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
At The Center for Connection, Healing & Change we specialize in working with teens and their families. Our therapists are skilled and trained in working with adolescents and the wide range of challenges they grapple with: relationships, attachment, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, behavioral concerns, academics, trauma, life transitions, somatic issues, identity, self-worth, boundaries,...
I am currently accepting new clients! My goal is to help everyone be the very best version of themselves. I will walk beside you in your journey and create a safe space to share, heal, and create a life that is meaningful to you. It is a tremendous honor to witness and be a part of each individual's growth and work towards serenity. I specialize in grief & loss, anxiety and depression. My appro...
My name is Sandra Gunn and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in Idaho. I have worked extensively with families, children and couples for many years in private practice. I have also worked in the Non Profit sector advocating for children's safety and strong family systems. My many years as a business owner has given me hands on life experiences, both with managing children, work, and...
None of us are immune to depression or anxiety. Know that you are not alone in what you are going through. I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help. We are often convinced that we can handle our problems ourselves, but life is difficult. It’s time. Time to move forward to a future without those challenges that are splinters in your mind. Our five senses take in experiences; both go...
**Currently providing services via video call** So often depression, anxiety, and trauma can keep us from engaging in the aspects of our lives that give us the most fulfillment. I work with individuals to help them align their lives with their values and not be consumed by unhelpful thoughts and emotions. I have experience working with diverse clients seeking relief from a wide range of...
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-- CALL TODAY!!!*** At Willimantic Behavioral Health Center, it is our mission to provide you with compassionate and quality care in a supportive, safe, and open environment. We will help you to explore challenges, maximize strengths, and move towards the life you want. We offer holistic individual, family, and group therapy, as well as medication consultation and...
I am passionate about helping individuals evolve into the best version of themselves. In therapy, I focus on further developing my clients' strengths and building up other skills they have identified as needing improvement. I use humor and sarcasm to cultivate a safe space and a strong relationship for individuals to feel comfortable exploring sensitive issues and tough emotions. I understand t...
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***TELEHEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE*** My goal it to help the client enjoy life. Life is supposed to be fun and I hope to teach the client to find the fun. Learn how to cope with their issues and when faced with the worst things to show how things can be turned around and seen from another light. One of my specialties is that I developed a three step process on how to fall...
I am a Primary Therapist at Futures Recovery Healthcare and see clients in a detox and residential setting at Futures. I have been working in the fields of mental health and addiction for over 20 years. I earned my Masters Degree in Social Work from State University New York at Buffalo and was elected to Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities in 1997. I have worked at all levels of addiction...
As human beings, our lived experiences are often stressful, anxiety producing, and at times traumatic. As a psychotherapist who has been practicing for 20 years, my goal is to create nurturing environments where individuals can process thoughts and feelings, gain new insights, and work to develop more productive ways of coping with their lives and relationships. I aim to develop a secure...
Hello! I am a queer-affirming and kink-aware therapist, practicing at the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples with desire discrepancies, and clients with alternative relationship dynamics. In addition to supporting individuals and couples with sexual dysfunctions, I am also trained in treating simultaneous difficulties with...
Hello, my name is John Mann and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1980. I have experience working with mental health, adjustment disorders, relationship dynamics, self esteem, anxiety, depression, life change, trauma, relationship issues, family dynamics, and substance abuse issues with young adults, adults and older adults. I do not believe that people are “broken”, needing to be fi...
WHAT WE DO: Fuller Living & Associates offers counseling and therapy for individuals, couples, and families and has immediate openings every day of the week. We journey with clients through nearly any hardship.We provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which we hear you through ears of empathy and understanding. We have experience working with individuals facing many issues and we beli...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of adults. My clinical areas of focus include depression, anxiety, substance use, and adjustment to medical illness. I use evidence-based treatment approaches to identify and clarify goals, facilitate behavior change, and build coping skills. Outside of my private practice, I am a clinical psychologist at Dana-Farber Cancer...
We here at TheraVille Counseling Services, Inc. believe in utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy. The therapy is customized to meet the uniqueness of each and every client. By personalizing the therapeutic experience to best address and respond to the needs of the individual or families, our eclecticism ensures that the most effective therapeutic techniques are integrated into treatment. We...
