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 believe in meeting the person where they are in life. Talking to someone in a therapeutic setting can be intimidating, generally most people find it uncomfortable to talk to a stranger about the things that bother them or hurt them. I understand and respect that personal caution and assure you that, at no time I will judge you or your situation. The basic premise is to help people in a trauma...
I've worked with a wide variety of clients from many different walks of life. Clients and I work together on issues such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, trauma/PTSD, and improving relationships; I love helping them make progress on their individual journeys. I specialize in developing a strong rapport with clients through empathy, emotional support, and humor. As a result, clien...
Welcome! It is my privilege to meet with others as they seek to address issues that get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. Specific symptoms or distress that I work with at Gnade Integrative Care include the following: Interpersonal Difficulties, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Addictions, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),...
I view challenges as opportunities for unprecedented growth, development, and enlightenment. As life twists and turns, it's easy to become disconnected from the things that matter most, even the most meaningful aspects of yourself. My approach to therapy is individualized and integrative, I work with you to learn who you are, why you suffer, and where your resilience lies. With this insight,...
Hello there. My name is Dolly Sullivan, native of Fairmont, WV. I am the Owner, Clinical Social Worker & Consultant at Intentional Wellness and Consulting, LLC. I am most passionate and most effective as a therapist & consultant with those struggling with the following life challenges: individuals ages 12 - 85, couples & families, Deaf & hard-of hearing communities, caregivers of family members...
*NOW OFFERING TELEHEALTH OFFSITE VIDEO THERAPY TO ALL MARYLAND RESIDENTS* Hello! My name is Michael Serene, you can call me Mike, and I have been practicing in the helping profession for over twenty-six years- currently in practice with New Perspectives in Lutherville, Maryland. I am first and foremost a Professional Listener who looks forward to hearing your story in full confidence, and helpi...
We all can benefit from support from time to time. Perhaps you are entering a new phase in life, coping with a mental or physical illness, navigating conflict, loss or trauma. Art therapy can be that support regardless of your experience and skill level. Tap into your innate creativity for healing and change. I help clients go deeper than words through an integration of somatic approaches and a...
Maybe you've tried to fix this on your own. Maybe you wonder why something that happened so long ago could still possibly haunt you today. Maybe your struggle is with a childhood plagued by trauma, or ongoing mood instability. Maybe you deal with chronic pain, or interpersonal turmoil. Regardless, we can all use some extra support from time to time. When you are ready to face what haunts you, I...
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed at some point is something to which most people can relate. I understand that sometimes life circumstances can leave one feeling conflicted, stressed and even hopeless and helpless. However, there is hope and there is help. As a professional, I have witnessed time and again the power of accurate information, solid resources, and compassionate support to transform...
I have 14 years of experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy in private practice, community mental health, and hospice settings. I believe in the power of authenticity and non-judgement of the self and others. Therapy involves understanding ones unique emotional experience, perceptions, self-talk, and patterns of behavior and relating. It is also vital to assess self-esteem,...
My years of experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, clinical therapy. I provide supportive space to individuals, families, and couples. I specialize in treating people for anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, grief, substance abuse, school phobia, learning disabilities and neurological and cognitive differences. As an adjunct to traditional talk therapy, I am...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in health psychology and behavioral medicine. I received my doctorate in clinical health psychology from Loma Linda University and completed my residency at the Veteran Affairs Northern California Health Care System. I have worked in various settings including private hospitals and clinics, VA clinics, and Kaiser Permanente in primary care....
Are you looking for a new and more empowered way of being? You are a passionate, creative, and driven person who has found that although your life looks great from the outside, there is a deep loneliness or a feeling that something is missing. You have an innate sense that there may be a connection to the past that keeps you stuck and repeating disempowering or even destructive patterns. You ar...
Life is so hectic and crazy these days that many of us run through life on autopilot. We lose focus of what is truly important to us and what gives our life fulfillment and meaning. We stop listening to our inner self! I believe that Therapy should give you a quiet and peaceful space where you are able to create moments of reflection and gain a better understanding of who you truly are and who ...
What if things could be different? Whether it is your situation, your feelings, your emotions, your relationship or even your career. Change does not have to feel like a fantasy. Change can happen. I believe you have the ability to not only cope with any situation life throws at you, but together, we can work toward improving your situation to produce a more thriving, meaningful and happy life....
