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
Greetings! I am Lehanna (lee-anna) and I am excited to enter into private practice with Thriveworks. I believe in connecting with people through empathy and compassion and work to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space that affords people the ability to do the difficult work of therapy. Life’s struggles often create a wedge between people and their authentic selves and it is my goal to walk wit...
Stress can have a severe impact on our mental, emotional, and physical health. All life stages can experience stress from babies and children through adults. Sometimes stress from the past is influencing the present. Finding the best way to cope can be hard, and we may not always have the support we need to make it through those tough times. Having someone to talk to about those wellbeing damag...
*Accepting new clients for telehealth/video* Sometimes you make impulsive decisions because of your worries or low self-esteem. It is hard to concentrate. You try to hold it all together. It is holding you back. You want to work with a goal-oriented nonjudgmental professional who will guide you to a place where you feel confident and are more in control. Mental health is more than lack of...
Seeking out therapy is the first step in your journey to healing and understanding. Through therapy, I will work with you to address present challenges, identify tools to navigate current and future difficult situations, and make changes to patterns of behavior or thoughts that are causing distress. Throughout our work, we will focus on broadening and deepening your awareness of yourself. The...
Update: Taking new patients; reduced session rates; telemedicine available. Are you unhappy about circumstances in your life? Are you at a loss for how to make things better? Sometimes life can be hard and feel out of control. I am here for you. We can work together to understand you and your life, how to fix what's going wrong, and how to prevent or minimize problems from happening again. I he...
I believe that we all benefit when we pause and reflect on our lives. Sometimes, however, we need a trained person to help us find the pause button! Over the past twenty years I have been honored to walk along side people-many who were ill, grieving, or struggling with any number of life's obstacles. In session, you and I will individualize you care plan: Talk Therapy, Mindfulness, Narritive,...
Together in a therapeutic partnership, I can help address your concerns and problems in a confidential and safe professional manner to move towards clarity, self-awareness, and improved emotional and physical health. With over 20 years of professional experience as a licensed psychologist, you will gain concrete coping skills, tools to move forward independently, and insight into triggers,...
TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE TO ALL VIRGINIA RESIDENTS! Therapy should be like a birdhouse- a safe place in which to seek refuge from the storm of life while you rest your soul, unburden your mind, and rebuild your strength. I strive to provide you with that birdhouse as I help you understand your behavior, organize your mind, let go of unhealthy patterns, develop new skills, and ultimately reveal your...
Working towards change can often feel difficult and overwhelming. I use a collaborative approach to support and guide clients who want to create positive change in their lives. I enjoy working with clients to develop new skills to overcome challenges so that they can move from feeling stuck to being empowered. People can be unsure of their strengths, especially when they are struggling with...
As a clinician, I am an avid believer that often times, my clients already possess all the tools needed to facilitate the change they are looking for within their lives, however, may be lacking the proper environment needed to process and achieve this. I provide my clients the space to gain clarity and understanding of the things they are in search for, as well as aid them in obtaining the thin...
Kara Morrissey, founder of C'Mere Atlanta, is a graduate of The University of Georgia and Florida State University and specializes in working with high risk behavior, clients coming out of recent crisis, and substance abuse. C'Mere Atlanta was formed as a therapeutic practice meant to serve clients who have had multiple prior treatment attempts, have been deemed "treatment resistant," or those ...
I am an easy to relate to therapist who has an uncanny ability to balance warmth and validation with being genuine and direct. I will collaborate with you to determine the way of relating, therapeutic style, and specific therapy interventions that make you feel most comfortable and are the most successful. I will use my expert training and education, using a growth oriented approach, to help yo...
As a licensed psychotherapist I prefer to engage with clients who struggle to live with grief, trauma, and substance free. Regardless if its self medicating, co-dependence, sexuality, trauma, grief and loss, or life stages that are keeping you trapped from living the life you desire; change can only occur by learning to modify dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors and identifying the relationshi...
Congratulations on seeking assistance during this challenging time in your life-the decision to reach out for support is never an easy one, but I commend you and look forward to assisting you in the healing process! My name is Masha Shapiro-Berkovich, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York, as well as a Level-I Certified Individual Trauma Specialist and a Level-II...
Dr. Wallace is the Owner at Community Counseling Solutions (CCS). She created CCS in 2004 to make mental health services accessible to larger groups of people. Dr. Wallace is a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) & Advanced Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist in GA. CCS offers community-based mental health services (e.g medication management, nursing assessments,...
