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
Hi, I appreciate you reaching out. I know sharing your story with a stranger can be uncomfortable. My job is to create a space that helps you feel comfortable and heard; to offer you an environment that allows you to explore what's important to you. With this in mind, I have created a comfortable, safe, and nonjudgmental space for you to share, feel less alone, and feel more valued. My role is ...
My psychological services practice provides psychological evaluation, testing, and treatment for a variety of psychological, behavioral, and educational disorders for adults, adolescents, and children which are causing interruption in the individual’s mood, behavior, coping ability, or reasoning. Our services include immigration assessments, intellectual, academic, neuropsychological, and...
Having been a psychotherapist for more than 25 years, I approach each new therapeutic relationship with the utmost curiosity and fascination about how unique every person is. Humility and profound respect for the individual remain at the center of my work. I believe that being true to ourselves is essential to our well being. To live authentically requires getting to know yourself and creating...
I am a licensed psychologist and have worked within the behavioral health field for the past 20 years. I seek to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment in which adult clients (18+) can better understand and overcome their struggles, recognize their strengths, and work toward attaining their goals. I have a special interest in the treatment of anxiety disorders (panic, phobias, OCD,...
My practice will have telehealth openings beginning February 2021. If this is supportive of your needs please outreach now to schedule a phone consultation. I believe it’s the darkest times in our life that inform our true character. My experience as a trauma informed therapist and background in social work have afforded me the ability to meet my clients wherever they are on their path. I belie...
Currently my practice is full and I am not taking new clients. Are you stuck, suffering, or haunted by events that happened in the recent or distant past? When traumatic things happen they are often hard to forget and can result in distressing symptoms including: disturbing thoughts and images, feeling as if you are re-living the event, trouble getting the event out of your mind, anxiety, alway...
Every person, regardless of age, gender, or life experience has the potential to be the best person that they can be! You may have been dealt some really bad cards in life, but that doesn't mean you will always hold that hand! It's time to make a change and I would love to help you accomplish your goals! I have a passion for helping people of all ages and enjoy learning new ways to assist in...
The world has changed - anxiety, uncertainty, and confusion are everywhere. If you need some human connection in these frightening times, I am available to you. Whether you're anxious about the pandemic, struggling to maintain relationships, or feeling lonely and isolated, I can help you. I work with adults and couples dealing with anxiety and depression; grief and loss; relationship struggles;...
I am here to help! I am a RN and LLPC. My goal is to help people understand and live with the stressors in their life. We all have mental health issues at some point in our lives from everyday depression or anxiety to grief of a loved one. I am here for support and direction. I specialize in trauma, grief, depression and anxiety. I also work with issues of self esteem and substance abuse. I am...
**CURRENTLY - WAIT LIST ONLY ** Reaching out & asking for help can be really hard. If you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Medical issues, Relationship/Marital Issues, problem behaviors, maintaining sobriety, unwanted change or navigating & adjusting to difficult decisions it is important to seek help. Whether you're going through a painful transition like divorce, having...
Now accepting new clients for couples and individuals. Many of my clients need help with self-esteem, PTSD, mother/daughter issues, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, emotional & narcissistic abuse, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and relationship issues. I have over 20 years of experience with adults, families, teenagers, and couples. I will help you or your family member access the...
I focus on the treatment of trauma using a mind-body and mindfulness framework and work from the understanding that our life experiences are stored in the body. It’s important to pay attention not only to our thoughts and emotions, but also to the clues our body gives us. My goal is to help clients create their own sense of safety, enhance relationship to self, and to move towards a space of...
I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist who has provided mental health services to the West Michigan community for over ten years. I provide outpatient care for adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of mental health concerns. Therapy is a journey that is different for every individual, and I have experience working with children, teens and adults. I am supervised by Dr. Joanne Kolean ,...
Is your child or adolescent having difficulty in school, home, or other settings? Are you at a loss of how to manage their behaviors or help them to better cope with their emotions? Has your child experienced a trauma and needs help coping? As a child/adolescent and family therapist I am here to help children and families through a variety of challenges and learn ways to better manage behaviors...
Are you hitting with terrifying anxiety or feeling sad and misunderstood? Are you crushed by unexpected physical illness? I look forward to helping you if you want not to be held in the continual thrall of the trouble thoughts and feelings. I work with adults suffering from excessive worries, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and experiencing relationship difficulties. Specifically, I treat...
