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 am not currently taking any new clients*** I love helping people through times of transition. When I look at my own life the times of transition were often the most painful and also the places where the most growth and change happened. If you find yourself needing extra support as your try to become pregnant, struggle with mood issues during your pregnancy or postpartum; need help...
Hi there, my name is Riann and I believe that each of us has a unique voice, experience, and understanding of the world. There are times that sharing our story can help us develop a deeper understanding of our individual strengths and allow the expression of our powerful voice. I am passionate about meeting my clients within their unique experiences and further develop a clearer understanding o...
Life is hard; it is a simple and honest truth. Every day we are tasked with multiple obligations and try to strive to have a work-life balance. It is further complicated when we have medical issues, trauma, mental health symptoms, addictions, or loss. It is my goal to help you navigate this busy world and become the best you possible. I believe in a holisitic approach of building on strengths a...
Hello! I welcome the opportunity to work with you! I believe that people can change, hope and cope with life's stressors, transitions and loss. I have experience counseling adults across the lifespan, their loved ones and/or caregivers who are challenged by illness/injury, anxiety, depression, pain, relationships, trauma, bereavement/grief and/or cognitive impairment. I offer a variety of...
Thoughts, feelings and behaviors, which we often aren't even aware of, can keep us cycling in painful patterns of suffering, and may deepen those patterns over time. Through exploring our experience in a safe and compassionate space, we have the opportunity to see more clearly the patterns that aren't supporting our wellness or allowing us to live in line with what's truly valuable to us, and...
Each of us shapes and is shaped by the relationships we have with others, with our bodies, with our stories, with our cultures, and with our worlds. We find ourselves here and now because of where we’ve been and what has happened, because of how we carry our experiences forward and how they have made us. I am awed by the creative resilience with which we integrate or shoulder the burdens we’ve...
Traumatic and stressful life experiences have made it challenging for you to live life the way that you want. You find yourself struggling with thoughts like, " I'm not good enough", "I'm a failure", or the feeling that "something is wrong" with you. You've struggled with anxiety or depression for as long as you can remember. Living this way is exhausting, and you want something different. Regu...
Currently accepting new clients! Day, Evening and Saturday hours! Change is a constant in our lives. My passion is helping you explore, heal and grow in and through these periods of change in life. Clients come to see me for a variety of reasons.Common themes include phase of life changes, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, marriages, divorces, and assistance with...
I’m a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Dance/Movement Psychotherapist. I work collaboratively with my clients to help support their emotional and mental well-being through an integration of the mind and body. I am trauma focused, intersectionality minded, and psychodynamically oriented. I work with many clients who are faced with stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem, helping them to overcom...
I recognize that your child or adolescent has their own unique perspective and gifts to offer. While working with me, they will learn to creatively turn strengths into coping skills. I work with kids on a variety of issues from anxiety and depression, to trauma and illness/ disability. I also support clients during major period of adjustment and am helping a lot of clients adjust to life during...
Life is challenging and even harder when we have large and small traumas that get in the way of our wellness and growth. I find it a great honor to help people overcome life's inevitable difficulties to improve their lives and strengthen their families. I teach skills and build upon strengths as clients reconnect with and live into their highest and best self. Spiritual growth and healing is a...
Tired of stepping into the same well-worn relationship problems that leave you feeling defeated and stressed? When the laughter in our relationship is replaced with yelling, fighting, and disconnection, it can leave us feeling confused and desperate for solutions. Nothing is more painful than feeling like our relationship is falling apart. I help couples recapture the emotional intimacy and...
Depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems have always been part of the human experience and luckily today we have more understanding and ability to help each other deal effectively with these issues. Experiential avoidance is often what is used to attempt to escape these problems but instead often leads to spending our time avoiding anxiety and depression instead of connecting with...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I use strength-based approaches with clients to assist in building rapport and confidence within each person. I understand that therapy is a very personal journey and I strive to ensure every single client feels incredible support in their journeys. My personal mantra related to therapy is: “Be messy and...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! Sometimes we have thoughts, feelings or experienced things that we don’t know how to handle, or where to even start. This feeling is more common than most of us think and has been my drive into becoming a helping professional. I earned my bachelor’s in Psychology and minored in Criminal Justice from Caldwell University. I then went on to earn my Master’s of Arts in...
