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
My name is Starr Denison, MS, LPC, NCC and I'm here to help you with trauma related issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and even chronic pain. I am able to help you from the comfort of your own home using video conferencing, or in a quiet, private location at my place of business. I offer life coaching and wellness plan building in addition to clinical mental health counseling. Using indoor and...
Does fear or sadness hold you back from living your best life ? Are you in a mid-life or existential crisis and not sure how to make meaningful change ? Perhaps past relationships and traumas continue to sabotage you from your goals, or continue to limit you. You do not have to figure this out alone. Together we can work collaboratively to uncover patterns in thoughts and behaviors that do not...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families to reach their goals and to learn new ways to cope with and respond to everyday stresses. Depending on my clients, I use a host of treatment therapies to meet their specific needs which include, but are not limited to, CBT, DBT, Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Person-Centered...
Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and addiction are difficult battles to fight alone. I have dedicated my career to cultivating growth and wellness in individuals. Allow my passion for helping others to guide you on your journey. I have almost twenty years of experience working with adults with a wide range of mental health issues. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression...
Gently, lending energy and determination, I aim to join your inner drive to change. By merging deep relational & evidence-based practice with innovations in body-based & affective neuroscience, together we facilitate your natural healing process, identify & overcome obstacles and integrate a renewed sense of yourself and your world. With background in human development, individual and...
Asking for help shows courage and opens us up to connection and hope. Looking at what is working in your life, while setting specific goals for what you would like to improve upon are the main areas that I focus on with individuals and families. We all have strengths but sometimes day to day life events, worries and stress bury these personal strengths so deep we struggle to access them. Togeth...
With over 20 years of experience, I utilize talk psychotherapy and art psychotherapy to help you find your emotional voice whether it be about a current situation that is causing you distress or something from your past or future. We often hold on to thoughts, behaviors and feelings that seem too overwhelming to share with others. We fear being vulnerable. We run from difficult feelings and...
Before I start, I want you to know that you are not broken beyond repair, you are not too damaged, and you seeking help says more about your strength than anything else. Being on Psychology Today is a massive first step, and even if it is not with me, I genuinely hope you continue to reach out to professionals on here to get the help you deserve. That being said, I offer online sessions for any...
If you've found yourself struggling with life stresses such as fertility problems, chronic illness, marital discord, relationship infidelity, or even difficulty making major decisions, therapy is right for you. You may also be blissfully happy and seeking pre-marital counseling with a future spouse, therapy is right for you too! These incentives for counseling have one common thread, a desire t...
Pronouns: she/her or they/them. My journey began as a consumer of mental health services, and I later became a Certified Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina. I have worked with active duty members and veterans of the armed forces for the United States of America, college students, members of the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, persons with thoughts of suicide, and survivors o...
Facing a life challenge? If you are reading my profile, you are already taking the first step in addressing it. It is hard to face problems in life that are unwanted, unwelcomed, and often, unanticipated. All of us face obstacles, the recovery process lies in how we overcome them. I work with clients to understand the difficult challenges in their lives and offer solutions, support and insight....
I recognize that seeking therapy means that you or a loved one have determined a need for connection beyond that of friends and family. Knowing how difficult and intimidating this outreach can be, as a psychologist I strive to establish a safe space where clients can speak freely and be listened to intently. The work we do together is about creating an alliance that allows you to delve into...
Do you find it difficult to manage the stress in your life? Are you motivated to make positive changes that will improve your overall well-being? Do you want to better understand who you are so that you can start cultivating rewarding life experiences? If you are tired of being bogged down by the stress of life and are motivated to start making healthy change, then I am ready to walk with you o...
The families I work with are dealing with caring for an aging or disabled relative. Often the issue is that their loved one can no longer function independently due to physical weakness or cognitive problems due to dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. The precipitating factor is often a hospitalization and rehabilitation in a facility. The family is at a loss as to how much care will be needed upon...
( English | 中文 ) Are you so busy taking care of everything in life but lost joy, hope or motivation in it? Lydia, as a Christian professional counselor, creates a safe place for her clients to pause and reflect on circumstances, patterns and motivations in their lives. She recognizes therapy as a client’s opportunity to be heard, understood and accepted; and that’s where powerful things can...
