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
Searching for a therapist can be a daunting task, and finding the right fit is important. My expertise and passion is working with adults, couples, college students, and teens. In a society where multitasking and "busy-ness" are applauded, we rarely take time to focus on how to care for ourselves. Often we focus all the energy we have on just "keeping it together" and surviving. My goal is to...
Is anxiety part of your life? Do you or your child struggle with uncertainty? Do you find yourself feeling like you have to do something over and over again to deal with stress and worry? Does your child miss school or complain of sickness often? Perhaps Dr. Nate Mitchell can help. Dr. Mitchell is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with...
Overwhelmed & Stressed? I offer non judgmental & compassionate therapy. A safe place to talk about difficult past experiences, current relationship struggles and the serious health issues that concern us all today. I use compassionate, science based and customized solutions to help people overcome their struggles. I believe that everyone has a different personality and a unique set of problems,...
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~ RE. I bring to my practice a unique blend of specialized training & life experiences. I feel passionate about helping others have an embodied experience of psychological & spiritual healing. My deepest intention for my clients is that they feel uplifted & more closely aligned w/ their hearts’ true...
Connecting with the right psychotherapist is central in working toward restoring and optimizing mental and emotional health. What is crucial in effective psychotherapy is the therapist’s capacity to help patients heal and grow, to become the best versions of themselves and to live meaningful lives. My holistic approach is founded on the belief that the potential necessary for meaningful,...
Serenity Health’s purpose is to instill hope in every patient while providing safe, effective, compassionate, and individualized alternative treatments. We hold the utmost respect, and care for the patients we serve. We serve a variety of patients whom may be struggling with Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD), PTSD, OCD, and Severe Anxiety. We will develop a custom treatment plan that will me...
I have a deep desire to come alongside children, teenagers, adults, and families when crisis or trauma interrupts one’s life journey. My scope of practice includes, but is not limited to the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Acute Stress Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. My counseling approach reflects a whole-person...
Are you struggling to understand your child's behavior? Have you tried time-outs, behavior charts, and mindfulness to only find your child's behavior continues to escalate? Is your child having difficulty grieving a loss or you aren't sure how to explain death or loss to them? Maybe you have experienced a significant life stressor such as death, illness, loss, or anxiety due to the pandemic and...
Accepting new clients. I work with young adults, adults, and elders experiencing discomfort and pain to help them develop goals and coping strategies to manage the difficulties we face throughout life. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, living with chronic illness, pain, aging, life transitions, relationship difficulties, stress, and dementia. I have 25 years’ experience in various...
Amna believes in a ‘no one size fits all’ approach to treatment. She truly recognizes and utilizes each client’s unique strengths as a catalyst to develop insight and change into their lifestyles and perspectives. Rooted in a Person-Centered Approach, Amna believes establishing rapport and allowing her clients to feel safe and validated fosters a deeper level of empowerment, personal growth and...
LaSheena is a Psychologist who welcomes the opportunity to assist individuals, couples, and families in overcoming life's various hurdles. She has experience with providing therapy for people from all walks of life, ages 4 and up. She has extensive experience with treating depression and behavioral concerns in children and adolescents, as well as concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationsh...
It has been a privilege and continues to be a privilege to provide therapy to such diverse, curious, and brave individuals who seek out treatment for growth, recovery, healing, greater self-awareness, the desire for deeper relationships and intimacy, and change. Bearing witness to the pain, resiliency, and bravery of my patients is humbling, challenging, and highly rewarding work. I look forwar...
You realize you are in pain and suffering and everything you have tried so far just seems to make things worse. You are ready to find a better way to end your pain. You understand that no therapist can make your suffering vanish but the right therapist can guide you to a life of less suffering and more joy. Successful clients know it is time to stop repeating old habits of thoughts and behavior...
**Please note I am only accepting clients for my waitlist at this time** It's incredibly lonesome to feel trapped by our own thoughts, feelings, bodies, or the bad things that have happened in our past. To have fear or sadness hit at the worst possible moments, or to feel far behind where we want to be. Having someone help sort out life stressors and overwhelm can be incredibly relieving no mat...
My practice focuses on the treatment of mental health issues as they relate to teens, adults, older adults, and LGBTQ+. A guiding principle that informs my therapeutic approach is a Strengths Perspective. I believe we are each looking for meaning and purpose in life. Life can bring challenges and circumstances that leave us feeling alone, scared, lost, or hopeless. It is my belief that each...
