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
My clients come from varied backgrounds and experiences and come into therapy with a variety of goals. Many of my clients are looking to address concerns such as PTSD, grief, generalized anxiety, low self-esteem, and guilt. Utilizing a client-centered focus, I assist clients in finding clarity, work through complex emotions/traumatic experiences, change negative thinking patterns and find new w...
Are you questioning if you have depression, anxiety, trauma, or postpartum? Do you lack a strong support system or are feeling insecure? Through individualize therapy, we will create a safe space for you to grow and discover the confidence within yourself to move forward in life. Whether you're anxious, introverted, fearful to trust or ready to take therapy head-on, I want to support you in...
I love helping others reach their full potential and offer a compassionate and casual style of practice. I am honored to help my clients through difficult challenges and help them carry their burdens. I want to be a partner along your journey! I believe that everyone can find the answers they need within themselves; sometimes we just need a little guidance along the way. I have over 10 years of...
As a seasoned therapist my experience is with a wide spectrum of mental health issues. I have a network of mental health providers from which I seek advice to assist in doing what is best for my clients. It is my goal to lead clients to ask the questions and help them find answers that will result in a movement forward in the therapeutic process. The end result is to overcome or learn how to co...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, sad, pain, grief, sleep difficulties, unable to control emotions, life becoming unmanageable, having relationship problems, use of alcohol/drugs including prescription drugs has increased? Great that you are reaching out for help. Usha is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor, and a Licensed Marriage & Family...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I use an integrative approach. I believe that no one approach will cover every aspect of the issues that clients bring to the table. I collaborate with the client to be most effective because every individual and every situation is unique, and should be treated as such in order to receive the optimal results. In order to effectively help my clients achieve clarity, heal...
I am an anxiety and OCD specialist. I believe that people can learn to move on from their anxiety or OCD without the need for long-term treatment. I generally work with my clients for long sessions in a short period of time instead of one hour a week for many months. Most people find that within that short window they have the skills needed to understand and work with their anxiety independentl...
Are you looking for couples counseling? If you are a couple who is recovering from infidelity, struggling with intimacy, communication, or parenting challenges, therapy can help. We offer individual therapy and couples counseling to assist you in having more meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling relationships. In addition to working with relationships, we welcome motivated clients who are committ...
Change is hard. Regardless of where my client is in their lifecycle, I am passionate about empowering them to develop skills for managing their distress. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and new parents. Together, we identify goals that will improve their experience of life. Whether it be a move, divorce, school, college, marriage, growing your family, loss of a...
You’re searching for understanding, of yourself and others. You want to feel supported and heard, instead of feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood. You're searching for someone to finally listen, to understand you, and to help you find answers. You’re searching for peace and you’re ready to do the work to find it. I want my clients to find relief from their difficult feelings and experiences. I...
It’s not easy being a kid these days. It’s no wonder that for many kids and teens, the stress has become like a big bully out to make them suffer. This bully is constantly tricking them into feeling worse than they need to, telling them they can’t handle difficult situations, and making them miss out on fun. As a child clinical psychologist, my job is to help kids and teens develop the tools th...
I help people improve their ability to cope with life by utilizing behavioral tools that foster personal change and growth. I focus on fostering a positive, non-judgmental environment while building trust. I build positive connections with my clients- sometimes through humor and laughter, other times through empathy and compassion. I tend to be more solution focused while assisting clients on...
**** I will not be taking new clients until January 15th *** I am a licensed clinical psychologist and earned my doctorate in psychology in 1994 from DePaul University in Chicago. I have enjoyed working with adults and adolescents in a variety of settings. I have been a staff psychologist at the Memphis VA Medical Center, a staff psychologist with the University of Memphis Counseling Center and...
Hello! Thank you so much for taking time to read my profile. My name is Stacey Titus and I am the Licensed Clinical Social Worker behind Clearwater Counseling Services. If you want someone who is laid back but, will push you forward, I am the therapist for you. Every person and family deserves happiness and peace in this life, and I would love to help you find steady waters in the chaos. After ...
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns. I provide play therapy for children ages 3 years and up. I'm trained in Theraplay-based methods to...
