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 are living in a time of profound change and groundlessness, where many of the things we took for granted are shifting. At the same time, we’re being asked to isolate right when we need connection the most. As a result, we might be struggling more with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, fear, and meaning-making. Therapy is a powerful tool that can help us make sense of these emotions and mana...
Living well starts within. As a therapist I am committed to focusing on the whole picture of health. I work from a strengths-based psychotherapeutic approach. I hope to help people live their best lives, feel more joyful and in charge of creating the life of their dreams. I am dedicated to helping individuals be and live their best selves by building on their strengths and enhancing personal...
I am so glad that you have taken the steps to start looking for therapy. Whatever is going on in your life, I can help you navigate to where you want to be. You may be feeling stressed or anxious, or even depressed. You may be struggling in your relationships. No matter what is going on, I am here to be open and nonjudgmental so please reach out! My name is Brenda, and I am a Clinical Licensed...
My belief is that people want to be happy and effective in their lives and I am a supportive partner in the process of you achieving this. I have worked with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, those who are adjusting to life changes as well as people living with chronic illness and pain. As part of therapy, I may ask you to participate in experiential...
Are you finding yourself feeling overwhelmed and stuck in your thoughts? Do you feel like no one understands? In this ever-changing world, life can be really hard. We are often unprepared for what life throws at us and we sometimes do not have the support that we need to get through it. It can be incredibly valuable to have someone on your side who is unbiased, nonjudgemental, and genuinely car...
Have you ever felt stuck, ashamed, embarrassed, guilty, stressed, traumatized or overwhelmed? These are some of the many emotions we can experience on a daily basis throughout our lives. You are not alone. I enjoy working in collaboration with clients in recognizing this, as well as identifying their strengths, working through past events, thoughts, feelings or behaviors, that they have felt ha...
“Learning from hindsight, gaining insight, and developing foresight” This is the motto I focus on helping my clients to achieve. I’m a compassionate person who genuinely enjoys helping and working with people. I look forward to helping individuals and families who are seeking help coping with a range of psychological, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Everyone is unique, so treatment is base...
Gretchen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She comes from a strength-based approach that is understanding and non-judgemental. Her career path originally started out in Public Relations and Marketing at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. Her early career was focused on live events, sports marketing, advertising and entertainment media with Fortune 500 companies. She enjoys executive...
My experience is in treating depressive and anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. I also particularly enjoy working with young adults and adults experiencing more complex and severe forms of mental illness (including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other forms of psychosis ). Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a collaborative process in which we...
There are times in life when it is difficult to believe that we will ever reach our dreams, hopes, goals, or have the future for which we had hoped. We may be feeling stuck, lonely, and unable to develop or access our wisdom and strengths. Too often, challenging life situations or decisions made in the past tend to have a lasting effect on our lives. I believe that everyone has the capacity to...
Lisa Ciminelli is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts. She is originally from the Buffalo area and spent most of her career in Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education at the University of North Texas in 1985, her Master of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington in 1996 and earned her License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in Texas...
*Self Pay Only, Out of Network* What if you could get relief from the anxiety that keeps you up at night & could relax into the present moment without feeling like there’s a fire alarm going off in the background 24/7? Or perhaps you’re looking for help so you can get unstuck and move forward in your career or have the kind of close, supportive relationships you desire. Wouldn’t it be nice to s...
"I am EMDR trained and provide therapy for trauma, occupational trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and addiction/recovery issues. The past 10 years I've worked in a residential substance abuse facility. I also provide guidance for eating disorders and/or gastric by-pass surgery. I recognize that each of you are unique human beings and that life can be difficult and painful. Together w...
I enjoy helping individuals heal, see breakthroughs, and increase their resilience and ability to find effective approaches to their presenting concerns. My passion is to empower clients to manage life difficulties that encroach on their envisioned life architecture by gently identifying and removing obstacles, learning adaptive coping, finding meaning and strength, and sometimes rebuilding fr...
I specialize in walking with my clients through addiction, recovery from addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, the emotional and mental health impact of chronic conditions and pain, and reducing conflict in couples and families so people can reconnect with those closest to them. If you've come to a point where you want empathic support and help finding new solutions, call me. I include modalit...
