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
Sara’s passion and focus in counseling is grief and loss. She is an activate member of the Association of Death Education and Counseling and is a firm believer that grief is a common experience that binds us together in life. Sara has worked with a wide array of populations from geriatric, college students, homeless, perinatal loss, and adolescents. Sara, originally from Dallas Texas, has lived...
Megan Dozler, MS, MT-BC, is the Creator/Founder of Core3 Harmony & Wellness Services, LLC. She provides individual and group music therapy, counseling and holistic wellness services for clients in Napa, Yolo and Solano County. With close to 20 years of experience working with individuals and groups across the lifespan, Megan’s quest as a lifelong learner has helped her combine her passion of...
At times we all struggle with life changes such as job change or loss, the ending of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, parent-child conflict, or family-marital conflict. These changes can cause feelings of sadness, depression or anxiety. I look forward to working with clients who are seeking help with navigating life's ups and downs. I have been a clinician for ten years. During this tim...
I love helping people looking to better their lives. My ideal client is someone who is interested in bettering themselves whether individually or as a couple. I specialize in codependency, adult children of alcoholic and dysfunctional families, addiction, families of addiction and interpersonal relationships. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I have years of experience working with...
I use evidence-based therapy to treat a range of concerns including race-based stress, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), anxiety, insomnia, depression, loneliness, and interpersonal difficulties. In meeting each of my clients, I apply the dialectical balance between acceptance and change, holding firm that “at each moment we are all doing the best we can, and we can also do better”. As a radical...
I enjoy and have experience working with a variety of issues and populations. I specialize in grief and trauma but have worked with eating disorders, survivors of abuse, LGBTQ+, domestic violence and sexual violence, depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal struggles, and life transitions. I am here to listen, hold space, and process with you as you tell your story. I find it to be m...
This practice places emphasis on investing in your daily health by modifying unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, and overcoming life's toughest challenges. Dr. Lucia is the Director/Owner and treating psychologist at this practice. We specialize in the treatment of First Responder Stress Reactions and Military Related Stress Reactions. We also work with civilians and specialize in behavior...
Dr. Efrain Antonio Gonzalez provides individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. Psychotherapy offers an opportunity to manage anxiety, depression, and relationship issues by exploring difficult experiences and emotions in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Dr. Gonzalez is a certified Psychoanalyst and an Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Neuroscience and...
Are you seeking peace during a chaotic time in your life? Are your daily routines weighing on you? Are you striving to make the most of unexpected life experiences? We all encounter this! Everyone needs a safe, genuine and private place to share matters of their heart. Allow me to help you create clarity, manage conflict, repair strained relationships, improve communication and evaluate individ...
I currently work with adults both individually and as couples/relationships with people of all backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles with any number of reasons for seeking therapy. I work heavily on topics related to LGBTQIA+ identity, racial identity, polyamory and consensual non-monogamy relationships, kink/BDSM play and lifestyle, divorce/separation/break-ups, family/caregiver support, chron...
Dr. Lauren Gross is a licensed psychologist, school psychologist, & health service provider with 14 years of experience in her field. Dr. Gross has an expertise in the treatment and assessment of individuals with emotional and behavioral concerns, including but not limited to Depression, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, and trauma (EMDR certificate through the EMDR Institute) . Dr. Gross works within...
I believe that every client is unique and that therapy should be a collaborative process. My main goal is to help empower clients and provide them with tools and strategies that assist them in managing emotional challenges. I am knowledgeable and insightful with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety and various types of trauma. This is a judgement free confidential and safe space for all...
I have been a practicing clinician for the past 10 years, primarily helping families and individuals problem solve and cope through challenging times. I have also worked with women in the post-partum period who are experiencing emotional distress in this challenging transition period in their lives. If you are facing a difficult time/transition and need support in finding the right tools to...
My goal is for us to work together short-term based on needs and goals we identify at our first session. My clients learn skills immediately and reduce their symptoms quickly. I have 26 years of experience using Biofeedback and teaching coping skills with many different disorders, cultures, and individuals (adults/kids) & families. I have seen people improve the quality of their life and reduce...
Clients often come to therapy with confusion, frustration, or shame about why they are experiencing the symptoms or problems that distress them. A very important part of psychotherapy is becoming more curious about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that initially may seem to make no sense and have no useful purpose. When we come to appreciate that even distressing or self-destructive thoughts,...
