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
Whether a child, adolescent, teen, or adult- life can present its own sets of challenges. Oftentimes, these challenges evoke feelings such as anxiety, anger, self-doubt, lack of control, shame, guilt, and sadness. Yet, for some individuals it may show up as physical body pains or unexplained changes in behavior. It can get messy, right? My goal is to hold a space where clients can gain more...
FAX NUMBER is: (540) 218-8800; Now taking new clients: Brooke has 25-years of experience in working with children, families, and adults within the health care system, foster care, schools, community-based services, and in outpatient practice. Brooke’s goal is to help individuals understand the impact of their thoughts on feelings and behaviors, and learn the skills to strengthen and grow as...
In my practice, you can expect to be welcomed with warmth and compassion. It is a "come as you are” experience, where you are encouraged to show up "as is", knowing that your best work will be accomplished from an authentic place where you are able to engage your strengths and challenges in the moment. Together we will identify your strengths, beliefs, values, and goals, and incorporate these i...
Good for you--seeking self-care! My goal is to assist you in overcoming issues which prevent you from flourishing. Do you struggle with low self-worth, anxiety, depression, boundary issues or a troubling life transition? My approach is multi-faceted. I believe we all have strengths from which to draw. And, if our challenges are overwhelming us, a review of our strengths with new skills and...
I’m so excited that you’re here and making the decision to take charge of your life and work towards overall healing! It’s okay if you’re unsure about counseling or where to start because I’ll walk beside you and help you navigate it all--wherever you are in your journey. I guide young adults, teens, and tweens through struggles such as eating concerns, life transitions, anxiety, social stress,...
Accepting new OHP clients but only in DESCHUTES COUNTY. I offer live and/or tele-health sessions. I offer compassionate and non-judgmental counseling to help expand your ability to make desired changes in your life. I also offer therapy to help you understand yourself better. I specialize in suicide prevention, trauma, unresolved grief, anger, personality disorders, anxiety, depression,...
I facilitate counseling from a holistic approach, using a variety of integrative therapeutic approaches. Difficult experiences and challenges deserve thoughtful and perceptive attention and I will help you identify inner strengths, create new self-awareness, build positive personal relationships, and healthier ways to move through adversity with a sense of wholeness and emotional stability. I...
Many times our beliefs, experiences, and even our most valuable relationships may leave us feeling as though many things are outside of our control, leading to sadness, anxiety, stress, and hopelessness. Self-limiting beliefs and negative thoughts often lead one down a difficult life's path; further reinforcing or magnifying a sense that joy and fulfillment are not within one's grasp. Often our...
In these constantly changing and uncertain times, I am able to offer video sessions (HIPAA compliant) and are able to do all paperwork, payment, scheduling, etc...online so no in-person contact is needed. For those who are comfortable and prefer in-person sessions, I am able to provide that as well in a clean, low traffic office space, where we are able to comfortably social distance and comply...
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. I am a licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of diverse clinical experience. I specialize in helping WOMEN of all ages navigate difficult times and challenging emotions. We will work together in a safe, non-judgmental space to help you manage difficulties such as grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions and aging/caregiving. Together we will explore copi...
If you are someone who feels lost and is trying to make sense of the pain you’re feeling. I want you to know you are not alone. There is hope and help available to you. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, questions about spirituality, chronic illness, relationship issues, codependency, family conflict, or emotional disturbances having a safe place to land can make a difference. My...
Do you feel alone or isolated, and unsure of what gives your life meaning? You are not alone. Sometimes life can feel too overwhelming to keep going. Whether you are depressed, anxious, grieving a loss, or experiencing challenges in your relationships, I am here to offer you help. Your pain is real, and there is a way through it. As your therapist, my job is to support you, and work with you to...
I have been in practice over 20 years and I enjoy working with families and particularly children that have suffered trauma or are struggling with issues from divorce, school issues, social issues and more. I also work with adults suffering from anxiety, depression due to issues like divorce, parenting, co-parenting, caretaking, etc. I have experienced great progress with dogs and children,...
My goal is to provide each client with an emotionally safe environment where they feel comfortable exploring even the biggest challenges, whether it is how to manage overwhelming emotions such as anxiety or depression, rebuild a more honest sense of identity, learn to recognize and fight unhealthy or toxic patterns in life & relationships, confront past trauma or abuse, or other flavors of...
I am most passionate to serve clients with a wide variety of mental health challenges who are "lost", "stuck", or simply want someone to listen to their issues and understand. While all of my post-secondary education and most of my life have been in the US, I was born and raised in Japan, lived in China for 2 years, and worked in a multi-cultural global corporation for many years, all of which...
