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 am a clinical psychologist licensed in New York and New Jersey. I specialize in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, and related difficulties. I believe strongly that there should be no mysteries in therapy. Goals are best served if they are clearly established. Children, adolescents and their families...
Arie Baker utilizes a non-judgmental and empowering approach that helps clients build skills and recognize their internal strengths. She provides a warm and welcoming environment to process your experiences and life's difficulties. Arie Baker received her Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She has been practicing for 25 years. Arie has worked with adolescents, adul...
Dr. Stephanie Manning delivers personalized treatment with evidence-based therapies to best meet the needs of her clients. She integrates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and person-centered approaches. Following a holistic and collaborative approach to treatment, Dr. Manning incorporates mindfulness exercises to promote health and emotional wellness. She...
At times it can feel discouraging when we repeat the same mistakes we had said we would change. Sometimes we feel as though life is too difficult, and wonder if there is anyone who understands what is going on inside. Healing and freedom from your past are possible. If this past is showing up as anger, fear, relationship issues, anxiety or depression, or any other issues, there is healing and...
**PLEASE NOTE: I am currently full. Please contact me if you would like to be placed on a wait list** Are you having trouble coping with life stressors, navigating a difficult transition, working through a painful loss, or just wanting to feel a sense of calm in your life again? Are you feeling stuck, defeated, or bored? I work with adult individuals and couples to target unhelpful thought...
Life is full of experiences that catch us off guard, leaving us feeling fragile and vulnerable and full of emotions that are difficult to manage. Some of these events, such as pregnancy, parenthood, marriage, and new relationships often cause us to have juxtaposing emotions that can be challenging to navigate and contribute to feelings of isolation. As your therapist, I will walk beside you as ...
Utilizing a strengths-based perspective, I help individuals and families heal from issues related to trauma, attachment, loss, and stressful life events. I believe that there are many reasons for human behavior, and one should not be reduced to their problems or their behavior. Compassion helps me empower individuals and families to become the best version of themselves and find the growth and...
Carlos Velazquez is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Army veteran whose professional therapeutic experience centers on working with traumatized adults and children of all ages and their families. Primarily within judicial and community organizations, he has worked with clients living with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, domestic violence, familial conflict, childhood behavioral...
My practice focuses on clients' individual concerns and on couple and family relationships as well. In addition to my training and experience as a marriage and family therapist, I have extensive experience treating adolescents, young adults and adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. An additional area of my experience includes helping clients resolve the effects of...
At some point in our lives, we all experience feelings such as sadness, anger, grief, loneliness and disappointment. For some, these feelings can last longer than expected and start to interfere with daily life. Shame, guilt and fear of being judged often prevent people from reaching out for help. My hope is to create a safe and non judgmental environment for you to process difficult emotions a...
I have been honored to support many through some of the most significant transitions in their lives. In a decade as a hospital clinician, I have been especially drawn to the beginning and end of life, and the incredible privilege it is to be welcomed to hold space during these times. I specialize in grief and loss, particularly death and dying, and the emotional and spiritual work surrounding...
I see clients in Ojai, Ventura and Santa Barbara with understanding, compassion and a sense of safety to explore the many ways to make life easier, more welcoming and fulfilling. Although I specialize in Couples and Relationship Development, I also work with clients experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Divorce, Loss, Life Transitions including Sexual Orientation and Aging concerns. As a ful...
I enjoy helping people navigate life’s transitions. Engaging in therapy can help you identify disruptive patterns in your life. By developing the tools to change unhealthy behaviors and ways of thinking, you can take ownership of your life and forge meaning from loss and challenges. I practice from an interpersonal perspective, valuing the development and strengthening of relationships. Clients...
I believe therapy should be a place where each and every part of you - even the messy, shameful, and wounded ones - are seen. By inviting curiosity and self-compassion, I help people delve deeper into the various parts of themselves in order to gain insight and promote healing. Whether you have experienced trauma, are struggling with depression or anxiety, or simply want to understand yourself...
It's tough to use words to describe the work of psychotherapy. As such, I like to analogize it to art and poetry, where its interpretations are varied, nuanced and deeply personal. It may be hard to accept that like life, psychotherapy and art may not have linear progressions toward results. Sometimes life may appear confusing, overwhelming, or just hard for no apparent reason. With the belief...
