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
I work with a variety of clients struggling with addiction, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, conflict, grief/loss and challenges related to life stages. I am passionate about helping clients gain freedom from being stuck in unhealthy patterns. My greatest asset as a therapist is building rapport and trust. I genuinely feel that a therapeutic atmosphere and alliance must...
Many people choose to enter therapy to gain a deeper understanding of themselves – their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in addition to problems in their interpersonal relationships. Oftentimes, the issues we face in the present stem from painful experiences in the past. As a result of these experiences, we develop ways of coping in the world – some continue to serve us well and others may ...
Thank you for visiting our profile. Taking the first step of reaching out and looking for a therapist can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Luckily, our group practice consists of 19 dedicated therapists with different specialities and approaches that we can match to best fit your needs. If you or a loved one is struggling, or if you need some support and guidance, please contact us to learn...
**Accepting New Clients** Life isn’t always easy! Sometimes, even the strongest amongst us need help to work through life’s challenges. In today's complicated world, we all struggle with a multitude of stressors. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I can help! I am passionate about encouraging my clients to focus on post traumatic growth within an empathic, validating and supportive...
***I am accepting New TeleheaIth Clients in Kentucky*** I work with clients to treat a broad spectrum of disorders including anxiety, substance abuse, marriage and relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, personality disorders and LBGQT+. My goal is to assist clients in identifying triggers and stressors to their current life stressors as well as processing past trauma to assist in...
Is your relationship struggling with communication, intimacy or emotional connection? Do medical challenges leave you feeling stressed or anxious? Are you wrestling with emotional or physical pain? If so, I am here to help you accomplish your mental health, relationship, and life goals. I can assist you in navigating challenges such as chronic pain, learning to accept change, and learning to m...
I help women and their families as they cope with anxiety and stressors associated with pregnancy, parenting, and relationship challenges. I have a passion for helping women through role transitions, perinatal mood disorders, perinatal loss/bereavement and personal crisis. Much of my career has included medical social work for Stony Brook University Hospital providing support for families in th...
If you are seeking a skilled, insightful and warm therapist to connect with to improve your relationships and or quality of life I can help. After 30 years in the field of therapy I continue to be passionate about working with individuals and couples to find balance and growth inside themselves and their relationships. Life transitions and adjustments can turn our worlds upside down and finding...
Do you want more for yourself, but cant quite picture what that looks like? Perhaps you know exactly what changes you'd like to see? Are you ready? As a skilled therapist, I have many tools to assist others in clearly identifying, and meeting, their goals. However, the most valuable tool in this process is us: our relationship. Being able to feel connected, be yourself, and feel seen is hugely...
Every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and feel fully alive, even amidst deep unrest. This includes you! I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy and Art Therapy with a foundation in Social Justice Counseling to support you in reconnecting with yourself, coping with current life stressors, and healing and integrating traumas and challenges that have left you feeling disconnected, stuck, and...
Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, whether you are in a crisis or just looking to make a change. I know the courage it takes to walk in the door for the first session, so I meet that courage with respect, warmth, and a nonjudgmental stance. I am passionate about helping my clients find their voice, gain skills to face difficulties with confidence, and heal past hurt and trauma. I striv...
I believe we are not meant to go alone through life's challenges. Loss, grief, and unexpected changes; sense of purpose or meaning; questions of identity, gender, or sexuality; aging or illness; the role of spirituality in our lives - all of these can feel too overwhelming to sort through alone. In my practice, I offer space and support to bring fears and questions out of the darkness and into ...
***Currently providing TeleHealth sessions. Must be located in Virginia*** With life’s challenges, toxic relationships, and traumatic events, sometimes our first instinct is to close off and hold in the pain. Over time, this can cause psychological and physical issues. Counseling can help you work through the pain, positively cope, and find meaning. Though it may take some time and hard work, w...
Therapy is the process whereby an individual, couple or family becomes self-empowered and strengthened though developing an understanding of themselves and others fostered by love. It is how one explores their needs and goals or desires to promote emotional health and sense of well-being at any and every age. No one and nothing is one size fits all. Every person is unique and so will be our...
I utilize a collaborative approach to help my clients work toward identified goals. You are the expert on your own life, and in turn are the most important tool in your own healing process. If you're struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, grief or if you want to work through your PTSD, please reach out and schedule a session with me. I utilize several treatment modalities, including CB...
