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 am passionate about working with individuals across the lifespan. Everyone is unique, and I approach therapy in a way that fosters that individuality to create growth. My style is strength-focused, warm, attentive, and thoughtful. I believe in therapy that emphasizes trust, safety, acceptance, understanding, and empathy. I strive to create a safe space and develop a collaborative and integrat...
I specialize in working with clients who experience complex trauma and dissociation, I enjoy helping people move their trauma by helping them find relief from pain that they've experienced. I also work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, addiction, racial/socio-cultural trauma, legal stress, incarceration, suicide ideation, self-harm, life transitions, and relationship concerns. I...
I've worked with a variety of populations including adults, elderly, and children, and presenting issues including depression, bipolar disorder, severe mental illness, and trauma. My experience includes inpatient, community-based, school, and outpatient settings. I believe each individual has the power to change, and it is my privilege to work through life's challenges together with you. I...
In my practice, I strive to help each patient understand their true potential and achieve their goals through comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy. My treatment and assessment practice is tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and families. I provide clinical neuropsychological evaluations for a wide range of known or suspected cognitive disorders across the lifespan...
I believe that everyone comes to therapy with a unique set of characteristics and experiences. I enjoy getting to know each person individually in order to learn their story and assist with maximizing their potential. Although I work with clients of all ages, I have significant experience with children and adolescents. I work closely with their parents throughout the therapeutic process in orde...
Life is a challenge and everyone handles it differently. People experience different challenges and sometimes need someone to assist them on the journey. That is where I come in, to walk beside you and make your journey the best it can be. One of the first areas people struggle in when dealing with life issues is their sleep. Unable to shut the mind down due to stress, anxiety or any other reas...
Life is full of challenges and it always helps to have someone on your team. Counseling can help your process and learn skills. It will make your journey easier. As a team, we work together to find the right goals and treatment that will work for you. I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Sandtray Therapy. I have spent the last 30 years in public education working with a...
Patients treated at A Pawsitive Change are ready to move forward in their lives in a calm and caring environment. Patients can expect effective treatment for various conditions. Patients may come from a trauma background where EMDR will be helpful or this may be their first time seeking counseling, either way, A Pawsitive Change is a place to start your journey towards a better life. Therapist...
**I am currently accepting new phone and video clients** Symptoms are not just painful annoyances, they are signs that point us to unfinished discovery and growth. Although I do offer a path to feeling better, staying better takes a commitment to engaging in deeper work beyond easy answers. This work is enlivening and opens out onto new ways of thinking and being. I specialize in supporting tho...
I am not accepting patients. Aloha. It is a privilege to offer psychological services on the Big Island, in person and via Telehealth through Ho’oulu Counseling in Kailua Kona. I have lived in Hawaii since 2001. I am glad to work with all peoples in our diverse community. LGBTQ welcome. I am not accepting patients. Your goals are always the most important part of our work together. We will work...
Hi, Joy here! Perhaps recent events are affecting you deeply? Or you are realizing (like we all do) that old "stuff" is lingering in your life - and you really want to make lasting changes? Perhaps symptoms of Depression & Anxiety are running the show? I get to help folks cope with life's challenges, like loss, stress, relationship problems, and traumatic events. We're in this together. As a...
Does anxiety, depression, stress, grief and/or addiction get in your way of living a full life? Is it affecting your health, family, work, school or relationships? When you are faced with such challenges, you may feel stuck, isolated, overwhelmed, hopeless or lost. You are not alone. We all feel like that sometimes. You can have your life back but it can be hard to do it alone. I'm here for you...
Do you feel "stuck"? Are you tired of struggling with, or worse yet, avoiding things that have bothered you for a while? Are there things in your life you cannot seem to get past? Are you ready to be your best you? Is your relationship not where it once was, or where you would like it to be now? We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from ther...
We are a result of every single experience in life, good or bad. Over the course of a lifetime, we developed habits and perspectives that helped us to cope with suffering. However, when those old methods no longer serve, it is time to let another person to walk alongside in order to examine and discover new ways for dealing with life's challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental and empathetic...
**Please note, my practice is currently full and I am operating off a waiting list for new clients (August 2020).** Many of us can relate with feeling overwhelmed by the wide variety of seasons life can often toss our way. We can find ourselves wrestling a variety of complicated emotions; including feeling stuck in our lives, disillusioned by relationships or careers, realizing that previous...
