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
Hi. I have been a therapist in private practice for over 30 years. Experience matters in this field! Also I have continued to keep up with the very latest developments, methods and skills that continue to evolve in both individual and couple's work. I have a passion for this learning and contribution. I love my work. Some of the areas that I work with are: anxiety, depression, trauma, family of...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 28 years of experience in the field of Social Work. I began as a social worker working in child welfare. I proceeded to work extensively in hospitals, home health, mental health, child welfare, juvenile court, schools, palliative care, hospice, and residential settings; providing case management. I moved to Georgia 10 years ago with my...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, primarily working with individual adults, although I have experience serving children and couples as well. My specialties are trauma, anxiety, depression and pain management. I use a variety of treatment modalities including: CBT, person-centered, behavioral relaxation training, and EMDR, depending on the needs of the individual. I am also a Certified...
Are you struggling in your marriage? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise perfect kids and meet the needs of everyone around you? Is life presenting you with changes or transitions that are difficult to navigate? Are relationships hard for you? Has your past created difficulties that you just can't seem to separate from? Do you spend too much time worrying about everything? Does...
My specialty is helping people through grief, loss, significant life events, and trauma and PTSD. If you are looking for support around the death of a loved one, traumatic situations or events, a divorce or separation, physical health issues of your own or those of a loved one, or coping with other major life changes and transitions, you have come to the right place. Loss and change is...
I have worked for many years with individuals, couples, families and youth. Many of those I work with are struggling with transitional life problems and some have long term chronic mental illness. They are all looking to gain greater insight into their challenges and are working toward finding understanding in their interpersonal relationships. We set goals and then work toward achieving a more...
I provide therapeutic services to adults in the areas of anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), specific phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), PTSD, depression, stress/anger management, as well as working with those with emotional difficulties as a result of life transitions. I have expertise in the treatment of trauma, PTSD, grief and bereavement, particularly with Active Duty...
You’re tired of the past, anxiety, and everything else that is getting in the way of you doing what you want to do. You struggle in crowds or in situations that you can’t control. You worry about your issues coming up when you’re around others. You feel like you are missing things because you just can’t get past this and be at your kid’s ball game, get-togethers with family and friends, or othe...
It takes courage to face that we are lost or struggling. Being here means you’ve already taken an important step toward self-love and care. I believe that what connects most humans is our underlying drive for understanding, love, and belonging. As our lives unfold, the ways in which we used to cope can become barriers to experiencing authenticity, meaning, and connection. Instead, we experience...
Dr. Ishikawa offers psychological evaluations and psychotherapy. She aims to provide compassion and humor as she challenges and supports her clients in a collaborative manner, and utilizes an integrative approach to psychotherapy. Her goal is to help each client find freedom from negative patterns, identify strengths, and reach their full potential. Dr. Ishikawa enjoys working with clients from...
I like to provide clients with practical solutions they can utilize in their day to day lives to help them better manage their emotions in order to achieve greater harmony within themselves, and with others. I strive to create a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where clients feel both supported and respected. The therapeutic relationship is a partnership in which we work together towards...
I want to work with client's to discover their purpose to assist them in improving positive changes in there life. Also, to Help them discover what has not worked for them and offer new tools for them to use....
Life is similar to a winding trail in the sense that sometimes we can lose our way and face barriers that affect our ability to move forward. Yet, it is in the process of confronting and solving problems that we find meaning in our lives and make life changes that heal. I believe it is the therapist/client relationship that ultimately supports client growth and change. I provide a safe,...
Danell has wide-ranging experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with various issues including major mental illnesses, life adjustment, significant crises, relationship problems, and identity formation in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She incorporates a variety of therapeutic theories into her strengths-based and person-centered approach to target each client’s specif...
We are born whole with all we need to live the life of our dreams. Our experiences and interactions with others shape our beliefs about ourselves and the world around us often overshadowing our personal truth and purpose. With support, we can uncover our truth, find out purpose, and return our whole selves. Beginning with your first session, we will explore where you are, how you got here, and...
