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
My work and approach is to help guide my clients in understanding their difficulties in life so that they may feel empowered to make positive, long lasting changes for the future. I am a licensed mental health counselor with clinical experience treating a wide variety of mental health issues. I take a new-age dynamic approach that is tailored to each of my client's individual needs. I welcome...
I am a Christian-based therapist that believes "Love is Love" who helps ALL AGED individuals, couples & families through life transitions, such as: loss of loved one or situation, becoming a parent, employment challenges or adjusting to life. My sacred work is rooted in being productive (so you can gather healthy ways to cope with life), being focused on YOUR therapy goals (so you can transitio...
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Are you frustrated by the constant arguments with your significant other or your children? Do you feel as though your thoughts/emotions are getting in the way of quality friendships or being engaged at work? Do you want to experience something different? I am committed to helping you. I work with CHILDREN in managing behavioral disturbances, with TEENS in exploring boundaries of independence an...
Kim Colna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 12 years of experience providing evidence based mental health services to children, adults and families to include diagnostic assessment, individual, family, and group therapy. Kim uses a variety of individualized treatment modalities to include, but not limited to CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, Play Therapy, family systems, and strengths bas...
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Has your life suffered because of trauma you have experienced? I work with individuals, couples, and families to overcome their challenges related to abuse and trauma as well as anxiety, depression, and interpersonal issues. I have worked with survivors of sexual trauma and domestic violence, the LGBT community and unique concerns within that community, and individuals who struggle with...
**NOTE: I'm not currently accepting new individual or group clients.** I specialize in providing therapy for young adults, millennials, and creative professionals of all kinds. I am very experienced in treating mood and anxiety disorders and also help many clients with grief, early loss, relationships, men's issues, chronic medical problems, overcoming toxic family environments, and coping with...
Every child needs a nurturing environment that allows them to grow into productive adults; however, from childhood into adulthood there are times that adversity presents itself. The road can become rocky and sometimes stop with no apparent direction in which to travel. When the road is too bumpy and travel is difficult, a therapist can help by serving as guide and aid and walk with you until th...
People contact me for many reasons. Often, though not always, the impetus seems to fall into one of two categories. Either something has happened to a person that has significantly changed their world, or nothing has happened and they are feeling stuck. Either scenario can leave someone feeling lost, confused, disconnected, and alone. Frequently I'm contacted after the loss of a loved one,...
Whatever the reason that brought you here, I’m glad you made it. Through the journey of life, many of us experience anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and daily stress which can cause us to feel stuck, unmotivated, and at times hopeless. This affects the relationships we form, which have a profound impact on both our mental health and physical well-being. As a licensed psychologist, my practice i...
My passion for studying family and societal functioning stayed with me as I pursued my undergraduate degree at Northern Illinois University, where I majored in Sociology. I wanted to assist individuals in feeling empowered when managing relationship concerns, and later pursued my Master's in Family & Child Studies, with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northern Illinois...
Whether you are going through a life change, experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression or just feeling you need a space to process your emotions without judgement, I am here to support you. I have experience working with clients who have a wide-range of mental health symptoms and life stressors. Through individualized and relationally-based practice, together we can explore whatever...
Therapy is NATURAL medicine for your mind and soul. Your healing is not worth the delay. You have unresolved matters from childhood, you work in a highly stressful environment, you feel alone and guilty for things that are out of your control. Healing from your past hurt and disappoints is vital to your growth and elevation. We can no longer operate under the same unhealthy thoughts and behavio...
Would you like to experience life differently than you do now? Have you felt stuck in your current emotions or beliefs about yourself? Perhaps you have suffered stressful or overwhelming experiences that are impacting you today. Maybe you've even dealt with significant trauma. Often, these occurrences leave their mark in how we view the world around us and how we feel about who we are. Emotions...
