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 assist clients with identifying tools to navigate life's challenges within a safe, accepting, affirming and non-judgmental environment. We will work collaboratively to help you achieve personal growth and set life-changing goals. I especially enjoy working with individuals who struggle with substance misuse, and people who are navigating the process of divorce- to include issues with adjustme...
I am glad you found your way here! From our first contact, I focus on creating safety and trust in a therapeutic relationship. We need non-judgmental space to build insight into ourselves- our habits and patterns- and make desirable changes. The goals are honorable- to improve our relationships (with ourselves and with others) and to flourish more in our lives, finding more fulfillment on our...
Sometimes we struggle with feelings of sadness, anxiety and shame, or we feel stuck in our personal or professional lives. That can cause us to compare ourselves to other people, or to tell ourselves “I should be able to do this on my own! It's wrong to feel this way.” This kind of thinking rarely eases our pain, and often makes us feel more isolated and helpless. Therapy can help you break thi...
I welcome working collaboratively with you to help build a deeper understanding and appreciation of yourself, to develop a capacity to witness your important and often traumatic past events, and to realize your potential for growth. As therapist, I attempt to provide a safe environment for you to be heard and believed as this process of discovering meaning in implicit memories unfolds. I believ...
Are you struggling with emotions, career, relationships, or chronic pain, but not sure how to move forward? Have you had difficulty connecting with other therapists? Life events can be unexpected, overwhelming, and traumatic. You deserve space to process what brings you to therapy with a professional who can validate your experiences and commit to working with you, at your pace, to develop...
Many of my clients are coping with complex medical conditions that are impacting their daily health and welfare. They are often dealing with challenges associated with aging, disability, and illness such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, social isolation, chronic pain, dementia, grief, and end of life. My clients want to be able to continue to enjoy life, maintain relationships, and...
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It happened and it hurts. After the hurt, the sadness sets in. Now you can't eat, sleep or feel better. Friends and family offer advice but nothing you try seems to work. You put on a mask, trying to make it through each day while hiding how much the pain, hurt and sadness is effecting you. It's hard to explain what's happening to the one you love because you don't have the words. You're...
I see therapy as a collaborative process. In a sense, you are my guide—and I am yours. Together, we will explore your life and seek for an embodied understanding of your path toward well-being—as defined by you and your goals. You are the expert of your own experience. I fully respect and celebrate this fact, and encourage in all my clients the growth of self-awareness, creativity, intuition,...
There are seasons of our lives that are more challenging than others. Sometimes we are aware of the circumstances causing our distress. At other times we just feel stuck or uncertain. In these seasons we may experience unrelenting anxiety, feelings of despair, intrusive and disruptive thoughts, an increase of conflict in our relationships, the development or increase of harmful behaviors, or al...
Our frustrations with cycles come from dealing with the branches and fruit of the challenges in our lives. Yet, if we don't get to the root, patterns reoccur. Challenges are opportunities to grow healthy relationships and to reach your true potential. I am here to help you prune your life, refocus your goals and walk with you on the journey to your solution! Experience with Brief strategic fami...
It is an honor for me to join with you to reach your goals and achieve the life you were meant to live. We can all benefit from having someone to talk to at times when life becomes overwhelming, or when we feel stuck or need a change. Clients often work with me to improve their relationships, identify barriers in meeting goals, and better deal with stress and anxiety. I provide a nurturing...
Welcome to a start of a new chapter in your life! My name is Jessica and I would enjoy the privilege of helping you write your new chapter. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings that have allowed for growth with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have experience working with a wide range of presenting issues including substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety,...
Life is too short to just wait for things to get better. When you’re experiencing anxiety or depression, it feels isolating, defeating, sometimes even shameful. It’s so exhausting and what worked in the past for you isn’t working anymore. Regardless if you've experienced a job loss or retirement, a new marriage or recent divorce, a complicated mid-life crisis, or addiction to social media or...
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of college-aged students and adults coping with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, mood disorders and difficulties adjusting to life changes. I have a unique interest and specialty in video gaming overuse and addiction to technology. I utilize a variety of techniques and perspectives from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT...
