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
Finding the right match in a counselor is a daunting challenge. It can be stressful to find a competent and caring professional who can listen to your concerns and help you find a way forward. In my experience, people have unique needs, backgrounds, and challenges. Even common mental health challenges like anxiety and depression look different for each person. I therefore collaborate with clien...
Whatever brings you to therapy, let's combine your expertise of your experiences and my training, background and expertise to work through and find ways to cope that alleviate your stress and discomfort. With the current situation of being forced apart from others and disconnection, I am available to connect through telehealth. I believe your well being is more important than ever when real lif...
Hi! My name is Michelle Vallario, LCSW, owner of and sole practitioner at MIND Your Health Psychotherapy, LLC. After many years practicing social work in the acute care setting, followed by several more years providing individual psychotherapy as part of a group practice, I opened my own private practice in March 2018. At MIND Your Health Psychotherapy I used my educational background as a soci...
Is the weight of being the strong one in your family becoming difficult to manage? To the world, everything looks perfect. But on the inside, everything is not okay. You have checked off all the proverbial boxes of success in life, but you still feel a vast emptiness. It’s hard for you to enjoy your success, feel joy because stress and anxiety keep you up at night. I work with adults to help...
Life can be so difficult. Maybe emotions and life issues have built up to the point that you can't sleep or eat normally. You may feel like you just can't cope any longer. Or, you might feel like life has become so devoid of meaning that the colors have all faded. You may be using unhealthy ways of coping with old injuries or new life difficulties. Whether you are feeling unhappy, hurt, stresse...
Life is complicated on its own. Knowing that you need help and making an appointment is a scary step but one that is not lost on me. We come from a world where staying the course and remaining in your comfort zone is the easy thing to do. I am asking you to get a little uncomfortable. Nothing changes unless one is willing to put in the hard work. The fact that you are taking this first step is ...
I believe that we all can find ourselves feeling stuck, at our wits end or lost at times. I am here to help you find strength and peace as you journey through the many challenges and transitions life may bring, including a wide variety of issues relating to mental health and wellness, addictions and recovery support. My goal is to help you explore and uncover ways in which to live your life to ...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, confused, unaccepted, sad and/or unaccomplished? Has life become unmanageable? I help clients develop coping skills to manage the relationship instabilities, focusing limitations, intrusive thoughts, emotional/physical pain, sleep difficulties, lack of progress/motivation, and other concerns due to anxiety and depression. I strive to bring an effective ble...
"The optics of perfection, is rarely ever perfect." Are you feeling stuck and unsure of your next move? My name is Kiona and I am committed to assisting people live their best lives beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse and anger. As the proud owner of Simple Truth Counseling Center, I focus on finding the simple truth for all! I believe in meeting people where they are, seeking...
There are many things that affect everyday living. My mission is to serve individuals by providing personalized mental health care in a safe and confidential environment. I have the desire to help others gain insight, focus on change, and strive to provide therapy that embarks on others meeting their full potential. I will strive to empower, encourage, and build authentic connections with clien...
I offer counseling to individuals with the added option of signature walk and talks, meaning nature can be our office. At Trailtalk, we believe that everyone needs emotional tune-ups from time to time. We are all working to be the best version of ourselves. But this process is fluid, requiring daily adjustments to find the right balance. I want to help anyone looking to find better balance or...
I specialize in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder. My model is extremely safe and non invasive. It is 98% successful for patients who remain in treatment for 6 months or more. It focuses on the trauma not being the fault of the patient, safety for the patient, and taking back control of one's life that the trauma has taken away. I also treat most other psychiatric problems, except...
Are you looking for a warm, supportive environment in which to navigate life transitions and challenges? Using interactive, compassionate listening and a dash of gentle humor, I will collaborate with you to identify and hone your strengths, deepen your resilience and self-awareness, solve problems, and explore possibilities. I bring to this process 25 years of clinical practice experience and a...
I believe that every individual has the ability to make change, heal and grow. I will create a supportive environment where you will be heard, new skills can be learned and also practiced. My treatment methods are grounded in evidence-based models, while allowing for the flexibility to individualize to best meet your needs. I want to make therapy work for you and know that no approach is perfec...
Hi, I'm Andrew (he/him/his). I’m here to work with you to improve the quality of your life using contemporary talk therapy. I work with adults on issues ranging from, but not limited to, general stressors of life, interpersonal and relational issues, college, multicultural and LGBTQ+ issues, and healthfully coping with life transitions. I also have experience in treating chronic mental health...
