For individuals experiencing chronic diseases, mental health issues may arise throughout their illness. Getting the diagnosis of a chronic illness can be devastating, confusing, and scary.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions take many forms for patients dealing with chronic diseases. Counseling can include support groups, where people can interact with others going through the same thing. It also may include psychoeducation, where therapists help people learn more about anxiety, depression, or another mental health issue they may be experiencing. And traditional talk therapy is an option where counselors engage with patients and help them work through emotions.
People with chronic diseases may experience daily pain or discomfort, leading to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Counseling for chronic disease management addresses each person’s unique situation and considers the details of their experience. Techniques therapists could use include mindfulness practices to manage anxiety and pain, examining thought processes that may be unhelpful to mental health and physical recovery, or family therapy to help the family process the changes.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Chronic Disease and Illness Management
Many people take things for granted like a good night's sleep, a fully functioning and pain free body, connections with others, and career success. Others find that repetitive, distressing thoughts, worries, or a consistently low mood and difficulty getting started with tasks and motivated to accomplish things can prevent them from achieving their goals. It may seem like things come easier to...
During this tense time of uncertainty and navigating change taking care of our mental health and obtaining support is important. We are a group of mental health therapists in Las Cruces, NM called Doña Ana Mental Health, LLC. In order to follow social distancing guidelines in-person therapy is no longer possible which is why we utilize online counseling/tele-therapy. We have current availabilit...
I work with adults, adolescents, couples and children as young as 12. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches uniquely tailored to each client and based on the treatment goals we develop together. I believe that each person has a unique place in this world. I believe that therapy gives clients a safe and supportive place to realize their potential. It’s up to me to assist them in obtaining th...
One of my greatest joys in life is helping others. It hurts my heart to see others in pain believing something is wrong with them. I want you to know you are not alone. Life is full of commitments, work, stress, transitions, and other people. It is often hard to take time for ourselves. I work with clients experiencing a broad range of issues from anxiety to spirituality and everything in betwe...
At some point in most of our lives we go through challenging times in which we may feel lost, scared, lonely, anxious, or defeated. With me as your therapist, we work together to identify your best-fitting coping skills and build inner strength. We strive to uncover the barriers within that keep you from your best self and move you toward enjoying a rewarding sense of clarity. I recognize the...
I am currently offering a sliding scale, as we all deal with these extraordinary times. Living a human life can be hard. Each of us is likely to encounter problems or dilemmas that leave us feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed. We may have been hurt a while ago but still unable to get past it. We may seek relief yet not find resolution. Often we are caught between wanting to get through...
I provide in-home counseling for older adults, elders and disabled individuals for a variety of needs including: Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Adjustment Issues, Medical Issues with Aging, Caregiver Stress, Family Concerns, Early Stages of Dementia. Serving Kerr and Gillespie Counties. In-home counseling is attractive to many clients because it makes appointment times easier and eliminates...
I look forward to an opportunity to help you better understand yourself; and to assist with the symptoms, relationship difficulties and problems in living that bring you to seek therapy. I have significant experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples with a variety of emotional and relationship problems. I also conduct psychological testing to help with clarifying the psychological ...
No one should hurt alone. Unfortunately, the mental pain, haunting memories, shame, fear, anxiety, depression and so much more can leave us feeling just that, alone. The war you are fighting may be invisible to everyone else but to you it is real. You and your story matter here. If you're trying to put shape to a fractured past, make sense of a chaotic present or find purpose in an unknown futu...
I WANT TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE POSSIBLE! Everyone has struggles in life, I'll meet you in that struggle and equip you with internal tools to help you become THE BEST YOU! I want to help you live your best life! My focus is to meet you where you're comfortable - in our partnership I will provide a safe space for you to express yourself freely without judgement while...
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with stress or worries in your daily life? Is it having an impact on your work, relationships, or how you feel about yourself? Often, we can manage stress on our own, but other times, it's helpful to seek out a therapist for support. In therapy, we can work to improve self-awareness and understand our reactions to triggering events. We can learn specific skills ...
These are unprecedented times we are in and we are all struggling in various ways especially given that social media is the main platform for us to display our lives. You may have spiraled into a slight comparison hangover, feeling like you're not good enough or don't have enough to offer or couldn't possibly do that one thing you've been dreaming about doing but, getting in your own way. Well,...
I completed the following degrees, licenses, & certifications to provide comprehensive care for clients: Registered Nurse, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board-Certified Faith-Based Therapist, Psychology Graduate, Licensed Minister, & Certified Life/Wellness Coach. I am fundamentally motivated to lead others to overcome challenges & odds as I serve them by offering advice, information,...
Welcome and thank you for visiting the information about my online private practice. I am here to help you with whatever arises in your life, big or small, long term or short term. If you are feeling that you can´t manage, have trouble sleeping, worrying, life feels lonely or it is hard to get up on a morning, I am here to work with you towards a more fulfilling and happier life. I offer an onl...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering depth psychotherapy for adults and older adolescents as well as couples therapy. I am dedicated to working collaboratively with my clients, with the goal of generating personal growth and lasting change. We begin with an exploration of symptoms and initial problems, then widening therapy to include the history of major life attachments, sense of se...
