Are You Struggling With Chronic Disease and Illness Management?

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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

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Maggie Elkon

Seattle

Washington

Some problems life throws us are particularly tough. You've likely tried to figure things out on your own; maybe confided in those you are close to - both of which can be very helpful. But there are times when it is valuable to speak with someone who is objective and trained in these matters: to share issues of concern or confusion; with support, without judgement, uncomplicated by the needs or...
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Cheryl G Anthony

Jacksonville

Florida

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Hannah Tishman

New York

New York

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Welcome! Evening and Saturday appointments available now. Ms. Miller provides counseling to adolescents, adults, couples and families. She is compassionate, cares about your healing process and wants to see you succeed. Using a person centered approach incorporating various techniques she focuses on your individual needs and works with you to both develop and achieve your goals. Ms. Miller has...
I'm a holistic compassionate therapist, honored to work with many devoted clients in a field I've enjoyed for more than 30 years. Clients include adults and seniors. Foundationally, I work based on relational and empowerment models. Within the therapeutic setting, work begins with mindful development of safe trusting client/therapist relationships. During client/therapist conversations, clients...
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My name is Lisa Beth Hammer and I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist with a Master's in Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. I offer psychotherapy for those who are experiencing emotional, spiritual, relational or psychological issues that interfere with leading a full, integrated, joyful and balanced emotional life. I provide therapy for those who experience long term sufferin...
I have worked for 30 years as a psychotherapist in the public and private sector serving clients of all ethnicity, cultures, spirituality, and sexual identities. My specializations include Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Identity, Parenting, Couples, Grief, and Bereavement as well as issues stemming from the trauma experience. I have successfully worked with both male and female survivors of sexual...
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