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
"We often delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit to the changes it has gone through to achieve such beauty"- Maya Angelou. In counseling, I am prepared to work together and be by your side to maximize your quality of life through counseling. My belief is, it is best to let the client lead the therapeutic journey as we work together to help attain personal growth. I enjoy workin...
It is my passion to help you find the meaning of life and make wonderful changes even if you need to start from zero. Life can be overwhelming and stressful with so many daily demands. There is always a solution for everything in life. We always want to get better, master fears, and deal with difficult situations in a smooth and wise way. These skills can be gained in therapy and thanks to a...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! My approach to the therapeutic process is largely based on Karen Horney’s principal, which is,“You need not, and in fact, cannot, teach an acorn to grow into an oak tree, but when given a chance, its intrinsic potentialities will develop. Similarly, the human individual, given a chance, tends to develop his particular human potentialities.” I view it as my job, role and...
No matter the magnitude of your struggles, my intention is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you until the burden feels less heavy. I have a true passion for helping others feel validated, accepted, and supported on their journey to mental wellness. While bringing a peaceful and positive presence to sessions, I convey a style that is warm, non-judgmental, and interactive. My goal is ...
Welcome! My name is Krishna Desai, and I am a licensed psychologist (LP) and licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP). I work with children as young as ten, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. While my primary area of specialty includes the use of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I also...
In my work with you I will offer a safe, nonjudgmental space as we explore and identify what you would like to work towards. I enjoy working with individual adults and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, lack of fulfillment in life, and difficulty with transitions or making important decisions. I believe people can make positive changes in their life. Through developing a safe,...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience, it is my passion to assist individuals and couples in their quest for renewed hope amid life’s troubles. I believe that healthy relationships are key in this journey and I count it a privilege to come along side of my clients while they work through their concerns. Whether you are seeking to resolve relational conflicts, to mend...
You've read the self-help blogs and you have so many books on your amazon list, but the worry and critical voice is still screaming at you, "YOU ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH!" You tell yourself terrible things and shame takes hold. You are worried that things will get worse if you get still and quiet to really look at yourself. Many nights you think that your life is not what you signed up for- your...
I am accepting new clients during COVID. While we all experience stress, anxiety, and sadness, it is important to have a safe place to express yourself with compassionate guidance. I am a clinical psychologist committed to helping you work through life's challenges, in a warm, supportive, and empathic environment. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatments to adults who experience...
*** I am currently offering teletherapy sessions *** I am truly passionate about helping others! I have worked with individuals of all ages and with families in a variety of contexts for over 10 years. I strongly believe that each of us are born with our own inner strength that will enable us to facing our personal struggles in life. My primary goal is to help clients reconnect with that inner...
Many come to therapy to change patterns of relating to others and themselves that they feel no longer serve them. I believe that these patterns, hard as they may be now, likely played some important role for you in the past. Perhaps addictions, habits, or defenses met otherwise unmet needs in your life, but now have become limiting and compulsive. I see myself as your partner in a process of de...
I am a social worker with many years of experience in private practice. My practice has involved working with individuals, couples and families, assisting them with distressing psychological conditions and challenges encountered throughout the life cycle. I offer individual and couple therapy, that tends to be short-term and collaborative. My approach emphasizes research based best practice...
Healthy relationships promote happiness, security, success, and even physical health! Moreover, healthy relationships lay the foundation for future relationships, so how you interact with your spouse and your child will impact your child's future relationships. I work with both families and couples on improving their relationships by building trust and open communication. Much of my work has be...
My approach is to empower clients through difficult times of their life, by teaching them the skills of self-compassion and vulnerability. I work with all individuals who feel overwhelmed by life and I am prepared to be there for them no matter what. I believe all people are deserving of unconditional support and compassion and I am prepared to give that unconditional support to all of my clien...
I specialize in helping people in health crisis situations, end of life and/or grieving. My insight to the complexities of the human experience have been honed by 20 years of experience, most notably in my current work in the ICUs at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, alongside the lung transplant and palliative care teams. I pay attention to complex family dynamics very well and am useful in...
