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
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...
I work with adults and children as young as six years old. I work primarily with anxiety, depression, trauma, and military issues however I have worked with various issues. I use variety of treatment methods including DBT, CBT, art therapy, and animal therapy to best serve the client and help them treating the source of the issue not just the symptoms. I try to help the client resolve whatever...
Anxiety and depression are normal responses to stressful situations. But you don't have to live with it. Therapy is about prioritizing your emotional and mental health in life and relationships. When you give yourself and your family this gift, you discover that life does not go “back to normal”. Instead, you propel yourself into a new way of looking at things. The problem you are facing become...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with fifteen years of experience who enjoys working with individuals of all ages. My goal is to provide a calm and accepting environment that allows all individuals to feel safe exploring and finding solutions to the issues they face in their lives. My primary areas of specialty are children, adolescents, chronic illness and family concerns. I am also...
Are you a person who wants to deepen your relationships and find more meaning in your life? I love working with people who want to find clarity, authenticity, passion and vitality! I work collaboratively with clients to help them find solutions to issues that are getting in the way of their dreams, manage stress and emotions, adjust to challenges and build supportive relationships. My approach ...
As a seasoned therapist, I believe that people are doing the best they can to manage life's challenges with the resources and skills they have available. When things are out of balance, therapy can help on both sides of the equation - reducing challenges and stressors, as well as improving coping skills and strategies to manage them more effectively. I use a variety of mindfullness based therap...
Jorge Wallace is a native of Memphis, Tennessee and has recently relocated to the DMV area. Jorge has an undergraduate degree in social work from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Maryville University and is a licensed professional counselor in the states of Missouri and Virginia. He has over 15 years’ experience in the mental health an...
“ What now ? ” It doesn’t matter whether you have struggled with anxiety, depression, and general mood instability throughout your life, or if an unexpected event has catapulted you into crisis and you are struggling to stay afloat. Both situations are difficult but neither need to feel hopeless. I am offering you a life ring and an anchor so you can regain confidence in your course. My backgro...
I believe it is a privilege to enter your world and share your experience. In therapy, I believe in asking good questions and standing beside you as you choose healing, wellness, and meaningfulness. I use an eclectic mix of techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and Integrative Medicine, based...
I am dedicated to my work with couples, individuals, and families. I believe that new experiences shape new learnings: feeling heard by a partner; connecting to deep emotion; practicing new tools for improved communication. I create a safe space where these kinds of new experiences can emerge and advance a client toward growth and change. This process of experience and reflection leads to great...
You may be here because someone referred you… a friend, physician, school counselor, or the internet. However, you got here . . . we are in this together. I help clients navigate life’s stresses and difficulties using treatment methods that are effective, active, and results oriented. These approaches include CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, positive psychology, mindfulness and HRV Biofeedback...
Has someone close to you recently died? Are you lost and confused about the next step in grief? Do you question if you are grieving the right way? Have others told you that you need to get over it? Are you experiencing nightmares or flashbacks from the death of your loved one? Do you want to heal from a past loss that seems to be resurfacing? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you a...
I am passionate about working with women identified individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, stress, depression etc. I work best with individuals who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives but are feeling "stuck". Using a gentle and collaborative approach, we will find ways to move past these road blocks and get you back to living a more meaningful and fulfilling life. My...
Are you feeling down or overwhelmed? Do you find that you're often worrying? Is it hard to prioritize your self care given how busy you are? I am here to provide emotional support and strategies to help you address these kinds of concerns and make positive changes. I am a Postdoctoral Fellow at Cognitive Therapy for Women Psychological Services, a speciality group practice that addresses the...
