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 of our experiences come from a place of great suffering and fear. Often, this entails surviving harsh challenges and as a result, pieces of our personal stories may be missing, either because they are forgotten or too painful to talk about. Restoring one's personal history can prove to be invaluable in healing pain. It can connect past, future and the present, forming continuity and hope. ...
About three-quarters of my practice is devoted to individual therapy with gay men and counseling for gay couples. The remainder of my therapy hours are devoted to women, the parents of gay men, and others. I specialize in gay and bisexual issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, aging, trauma, personal isolation, relationships, intimacy, sex, HIV, and survivor issues. I have written extensivel...
I deal with depression, anxiety, stress, panic, low self-esteem, or relationship problems. Have been practicing for thirty years. I know how to help people change their patterns, emotions, and distressing thoughts. I believe in human resilience, capacity and desire to move on to a better life. I try various modalities to assist you. Have recently hired an associate, Nina Nagy, a Somatic and Tra...
I have a wide experience working with clients who have experienced a major loss and and are grieving, whether the loss is the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, or the losses that can come with chronic illness. I have also helped numerous people who are in emotionally and verbally abusive relationships, or have been in such relationships with partners, parents,...
I have had the privilege of working with adults, young adults, and older adolescents, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. My work centers around guiding and helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, difficult life decisions, post college "now what should I do" issues, sexuality issues and managing and coping with chronic illness. I...
The foundation of a quality life depends on having quality relationships whether that be with ourselves or those who are extensions of ourselves. When our relationships suffer, we suffer. We help traumatized adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Collectively, we have had over 15 years of experience helping people heal and we have sought some of the best training to do so. We have had...
This is currently a stressful and uncertain time for many people. Counseling telehealth sessions can provide additional support to help manage the recent challenges that have arisen. Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming, so it's important to me that beginning therapy is a comfortable process for you. I focus on building trust by helping you to feel accepted and understood. From there...
I am a highly-driven, highly- skilled, compassionate, solution focused mental health professional with strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills. I have several years of experience working in both the Inpatient and Outpatient Setting. I am licensed in both Maryland and Texas and I have worked children, adolescents and adults implementing effective and evidence based therapeuti...
Dr. Shokek is a licensed psychologist with clinical expertise in treating eating disorders, trauma, and depression. Dr. Shokek has been practicing psychotherapy for more than fifteen years and has been in private practice in Towson since 2014. She earned her doctorate from Widener University's Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Sheppard...
I believe in the infinite potential within each individual. My approach is grounded in humanism, evidenced based interventions, and quantum psychology..I provide a variety of methods to support your healing journey. My goal is to support an exploration of challenges with compassion while utilizing strategies that increase your ability to maintain a sense of balance and inner peace. Aromatherapy...
I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS & MY WAITLIST IS FULL~~~ Hello! I am a couples & family therapist, as well as a sexuality therapist. My treatment approaches include IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) modalities. I help people heal from sexuality issues, trauma, anxiety & OCD, as well as relationship challenges. I aim to get a deep understanding o...
Why do therapy? Among many other reasons, you may be struggling with issues as depression, anxiety and low self esteem. It may be difficult to sustain relationships, or to accept your sexuality. Others find aging a great challenge. My approach is to help people find creative solutions to problems. I am a positive, creative and collaborative person, and I have been helping people make healthy...
Everyone needs support during difficult times in their lives, whether they are dealing with relationship issues, stress at home or work, or feelings of depression and anxiety with or without a clear cause. It is during times like these that therapy can help. Through our work together I will provide a safe space for painful memories and emotions to be explored and work with you to gain a deeper...
I am Founder and Director of the Capital Institute for Cognitive Therapy. Since 2003, the Institute has been a leading provider of research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, panic, phobias...
With 30 years experience in mental health, I have a conviction about the human capacity to grow, develop, and adapt throughout life. I appreciate that each person brings to therapy a unique self: the combination of one's personal characteristics, early family relationships, and life experiences. I practice from a psychodynamic perspective to better understand your current situation in a safe...
