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 that we all struggle from time to time and that none of us, despite appearances, have it all together. I believe in using empathy, respect and integrity to partner with you in your journey towards achieving your wellness goals. Using a strength-based approach we will work collaboratively to identify your strengths and skills that can be utilized to effectively manage daily stressors a...
My goal is to meet you where you currently are in the process of change and healing. I will provide you with a safe, trusting, and honest therapeutic environment. I provide assistance to adults with anxiety, relationship issues, and depression. I also specialize in working with women building self esteem, relationship challenges, past trauma, health issues, job stress, domestic issues, and life...
I am now offering sessions via zoom, skype and telephone. Are you longing for more from life? Tired of working so hard and still being frustrated? I believe that unresolved issues--old traumas or beliefs inherited from your ancestors--can block your well-being and joy. I offer a safe space for you to explore what has been blocking you, whether that is trauma, negative beliefs, family patterns,...
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Sonia provides counseling to couples, women, and families. Her expertise in family dynamic, boundaries, marital issues and women's issues are the foundation of her work. In life, there are events and relationships that challenge each of us. When those life circumstances become overwhelming, a relationship feels detrimental rather than beneficial or reaching our next goal might be easier with t...
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Thank you for looking at my page. Even if you’re just taking a peek, or want to pursue therapy, you’re open to the possibility of living a more expanded, satisfied life. Maybe you feel heart-broken from current and past hurts, and want to deepen your self-compassion. Perhaps you have patterns or habits you want to change but don’t know how. Maybe you're struggling with change, and need support ...
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I am passionate about providing a comfortable, empathetic, and confidential environment, so that you have the space to process all of life’s challenges. I desire to work with people who are ready for change and I counsel from an eclectic theoretical orientation that incorporates cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and person-centered approaches. Together, we can develop a personalized plan ...
My name is Shanette Williams, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in Oakdale, CA. I have been providing psychotherapy for over 15 years. I have a passion for working with Children, Adolescents and Families. I have spent my career working with Trauma around such topics as: Sexual Abuse, Child abuse, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. I understand how intimidating it can be f...
With each personalized session I will use alternative and integrative modalities combined with traditional talk therapy which can be a powerful way for an individual to move through the healing process and reconnect with their inherent state of wellness. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues and much more. By embarking on the journey of self discovery...
Grief is messy. One minute you feel numb; the next minute you are sobbing. Or maybe you feel relieved and then feel guilty for feeling relieved. You expect yourself to be sad but surprise yourself by feeling angry and then scared. It’s a wild ride. It’s unpredictable and unwieldy. It’s as unique as the relationship (or situation) that launched it. Most of us don’t “get over” our losses, but we ...
I work with clients with a variety of life issues including stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship issues, chemical abuse, and understanding serious mental illness. My goal is to create a safe environment where you can sort out your own thoughts, feelings, experiences and behavioral patterns, understand yourself better and find more freedom and ease in the w...
I’m a licensed professional counselor, yoga teacher, and massage therapist who believes we all experience the world in a different way. No two people are the same, and neither are their problems. So, I favor a practical and flexible approach to helping my clients find solutions that fit best with their resources and constraints: as your coach, mentor, and advocate, I’ll help you generate...
