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
If you find that you are stuck, reliving past relationship patterns that interfere in living your life to the fullest; suffering from emotional and behavioral difficulties; feel depressed, anxious, lonely, and overwhelmed with aspects of your circumstance, I can help you. If you would like to discuss challenges connected to COVID, changes in your life, grief, loss, aging, chronic illness, pleas...
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( English | Deutsch ) Ich bin deutsche Muttersprachlerin und kann gerne auch Therapiestunden auf Deutsch anbieten. Difficult life experiences can leave us feeling stuck, anxious, and angry with ourselves and others. How often do you find yourself asking, why am I reacting this way, or why can’t I stay more in control of my emotions? You want to understand why life is being so challenging for yo...
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, certified in DBT, CBT, providing holistic treatment modalities, art therapy, play therapy, with specialization in treating individuals with a history of sexual trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, ADD, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, eating disorder,...
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Hi! I appreciate your first step in seeking support. As your therapist, I will see and listen to you. I will partner with you to explore issues that are getting in the way of you being the most authentic and best version of yourself. I will explore your ideas to gain more understanding about why you might be stuck and where you would like to shift. I will meet you where you are, and...
