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 work from a client centered approach with adolescents thru adults. The process includes identification of strengths and needs. I use eclectic techniques in session. The goals are intended to develop skills to mitigate concerns and empower the client. I look forward to meeting you....
I'm a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania as well as a registered art therapist. I earned a master's degree in art therapy and counseling from Drexel University and have practiced in a number of mental health settings. I have experience working with clients who present with diverse clinical issues, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and substa...
Nichola Daley.,LPC, received her B.A. in Psychology from Hampton University and her M.A. in Community Counseling from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Nichola developed her skills and work experience mainly at Lakeview Behavioral Health, where she held several roles, one being lead therapist on the adult psychiatric unit. Nichola develops excellent therapeutic rapport and working...
Welcome! Come in and breathe a sigh of relief and make yourself at home. Dr. Dalzell’s goal as a psychologist is create space where you feel understood and can share your problems in the context of a safe, caring environment. Dr. Dalzell’s approach to therapy is primarily cognitive behavioral with careful consideration of personalized, evidence-based approaches that are tailored to the unique...
Let’s be honest…therapy is not something that a majority of people are excited or eager to start. It can be a scary commitment to talk to a stranger about your inner struggles and experiences. As a licensed psychotherapist the number one tool you and I will have is a therapeutic relationship. Having a therapeutic alliance produces progress, which produces better outcomes for living a better lif...
My passion is helping others to live their best and most productive lives. I strive to empower my clients to be their most authentic selves by learning to manage life stressors and to overcome past experiences. I work from an eclectic theoretical approach, using modalities such as CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness, to support clients to learn effective coping strategies and to build self-esteem. My rol...
I work with a lot of children and adolescents who are in distress, confused and need help with coping skills. They want to understand what happened, who they are and where they are going. Talking with someone other than family helps. It helps to not feel judged and feel accepted. We all have a place where we belong. We offer a big play room where we do play therapy for children ages 3 to 18. I...
People seek out therapy for different reasons. You may be experiencing difficulty coping with a life transition, anxiety, depression, stress, changing moods, bereavement, or addiction, or you may just want to learn more about yourself and the way you perceive and interact with the world. Whatever your goals for therapy are—I will create a positive space for you to experience growth and personal...
I firmly believe that every individual is already equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to overcome whatever problem they are facing, but often need help tweaking those skills to meet their current needs. I also believe that a key component to therapy is the relationship between the client and the clinician. As such, I strive to help build a relationship based on equality, trust, and...
Therapy is an open, non-judgmental space to come into contact with your thoughts, feelings and the complex and challenging aspects of life. Through the process you will begin to know yourself, more honestly and intimately in order to live a deeply meaningful life with clear intention and heart aligned purpose. As we work together a hope of mine is to collaborate with you in a empathetic,...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience treating children, adolescents, adults and families. My background in community mental health has allowed me to develop my skill set in advocacy while informing my therapeutic style. My therapeutic approach is trauma informed with a foundation in narrative therapy and harm reduction philosophy. I am able to tailor my approach for individua...
The Greenville Ketamine Center offers outstanding results in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, PTSD, CRPS, chronic migraines, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and addiction. Come experience a caring, individualized treatment plan that every patient is saying is the best overall health care dollars they have ever spent. Come see what makes us different. Have you been on multiple...
Who were you before you were trained to please? Maybe you're really fortunate, overwhelmingly lucky in so many ways. Yet there's still a deep yearning, a gnawing feeling inside that this is not enough. Each morning you wake, hoping that feeling will be gone. But it's not. You've tried to quiet it for years; accomplishing, exercising, shopping, all a little too much, just trying to keep the...
Dr. Maya Deskins is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. I earned a BS of Psychology from Xavier University, a MA in Counseling from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Houston in Counseling Psychology. Upon graduation I completed an APA accredited internship at the St. Louis VA in Clinical Psychology where my fo...
I have had a wonderful career as a NY Licensed Psychotherapist, NeuroPsychotherapist, LMHC, School Psychologist, Trauma Therapist, Behavior Therapist, Reiki Master, Aromatherapist, Hypnotherapist, College/Univ Dept Chair/Professor, & Regional Asst Supt of Schools for Special Needs & Gifted helping Children & Adults "fulfill one's potential" and to gently, assertively or aggressively address the...
