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
( English | español ) Being a parent seems harder everyday. After trying everything, nothing seems to work. It feels helpless. Is there anything you can do? If your child seems to be living in other world, where there is no space for you, we need to find a way to reach out. If your child is out of control, leaving the house and/or being aggressive, we need to think what can be done. If your chi...
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and enjoy working with individuals, families, couples and children. I understand the many dynamic and complex issues that arise throughout our lives and am here to help you navigate through those challenges. I believe through a strong therapeutic relationship growth and transformation are possible. I have a strong foundational belief in treating...
My entire practice is geared towards meeting the needs of today's woman. From the challenges of adolescence to the shock of having an empty nest and everything in between. I believe that the struggles that occur across a woman's lifespan deserve special attention and an approach that specifically meets her needs. This is especially true for women of color who experience a unique stress associat...
I am a clinical psychologist located in Athens, OH, where I have offered assessment and therapy services to individuals for over 10 years. In my current practice, I work with clients who are navigating difficult life transitions (loss of a loved one/pet, divorce, college adjustment) as well as those with more substantial mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My...
For real... I love working with people experiencing relationship problems, depression, anxiety and traumatic experiences that are holding them back. Why? Because I see those things get better everyday and that's awesome. Deeper connection, peace, fulfillment, creating a life you love, all possible. Counseling can make an enormous difference when facing adversity. It awakens courage and enhances...
When you are looking for a companion for your spiritual journey, I would be delighted to accompany you. Spiritual Direction is a helpful complement to counseling of all sorts. If you consider yourself spiritual but not religious, if you'd like to offer your talents to benefit others, if you are experiencing difficulties in relationships, or if you feel your have reached a dead-end at work, if y...
It's not our suffering that defines us but how we grow from it. I don't just want to help you recover from your traumas and hardships; I want to help you discover your innate health, wholeness, and purpose, so that you can live a constantly meaningful, authentic, and truly fulfilling life. I support adults and young adults through trauma, anxiety, life transitions, depression, spiritual...
( English | español ) Affordable! A Place for the Uninsured, Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. We pursue therapy for a number of reasons. Maybe we’ve lost someone special to us. Maybe we feel apathetic or anxious, or we’re having feelings of agitation, remorse, and fear. Whatever our reasons might be, we know that the most vital reason we seek therapy is because we want to grow. We’ve...
What if you could be more present, live authentically, and connect deeply with those most important to you? I help people discern the difference between “shoulds” and wants in their lives and uncover how to start living in alignment with their own values rather than the values of others. Getting clear on ways you may give up your power in order to be kind or not push others away is an important...
It can be common for many of us to struggle with multiple sources of stress that cause us to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. Sometimes having experienced traumatic events, unhealthy relationships, or a sense of isolation can leave us feeling disconnected and dissatisfied. Difficult life circumstances can take our feet out from under us and move us off course, taking us further away fr...
Pedro graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2006 with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. He is a licensed therapist who has been practicing counseling for nearly 14 years. He is also a Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counseling Interns seeking licensure. Pedro has served as a therapist and as the Clinical Director at various mental health and recovery centers through out the...
(Currently Not Accepting New Clients) I provide counseling to people with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD and substance use. I work with clients who are age 14 and older, I enjoy working with people of all ages. My interest in non-invasive techniques and complimentary treatments would likely be attractive to patients with similar interests. I believe that...
I specialize in evidence-based psychotherapy, coordinated with your doctor, in ways that make it easy for you to access. It just makes sense! Book online. Be seen quickly. And select from flexible service options including brief sessions and video appointments. My practice is located inside Advantage Primary Care in Lowell, reducing stigma and more effectively syncing therapy with medical care....
I believe we are all capable of change, but we are not always able to do it on our own. Together we can work through whatever has been insurmountable for you to do on your own. I believe there are reasons behind what people do and how they think. We are often unaware of these reasons and where they come from. Sometimes day-to-day problems get in the way of understanding what is best for ourselv...
