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
In 2007, I started a small, quality and evidence based therapeutic, neuro and psychological clinic operating in a patient-friendly environment. I wanted a CBT based yet relaxed and pioneering environment for my clients to promote the emotional, mental, spiritual, relational and academic/professional well-being without feeling stigmatized. My focus has been and will continue to be in...
Featured in The Gazette, Fox 21 News, and awarded Best of Teller 2019 and 2020, Lisa Lima, owner of My Life Unleashed takes a unique approach toward working with her clients. As a clinical therapist with a background of nearly 15 years in canine training and behavior modification, I currently serve children, teens, and adults through the means of Animal-Assisted Therapy. In addition to inviting...
Rachelle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Montana and North Dakota. Rachelle received her Master of Science degree in Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling in 2011. Since, she has augmented her experiences and specialties to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Positive Psychology, Eye...
I am a clinician whose passion is working with individuals, couples and groups from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I work from a whole-person and inclusive perspective welcoming clients with their own personal circumstances. Clients and members discover that anyone may have problems, feel overwhelmed and get stuck. That this is a great time to talk with a clinician who is interested in your...
For me, therapy is about balance between challenge and nurture. Challenge is all about insight, reflection, learning, and expanding knowledge of the world and ourselves. Nurture is about compassion, connection, and understanding how you think, feel and operate. I blend exploring how our genetics and experiences combined with who we are at our creative emotional core. Regardless of the types of...
*I am currently full and not accepting new clients.* Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship or family issues? I can help you with these concerns and more. I am easy to talk to, believe in collaborative and evidence-based treatment, can usually get new clients in the same week they reach out, offer afternoon, evening appointments (10am-10pm) and telephone and/or web appointments,...
My Doctorate is in Clinical Psychology from Alder University, Chicago. I bring to my practice the experience of a first full career in education. My area of expertise was Reading and Learning Disabilities emphasizing thought, language, the process of comprehension and meta-comprehension. This influences my therapeutic work in using the power of narrative. I collaborate with each client in an...
Are you ready to start the journey towards living your best life? It's easy to feel overwhelmed in today's fast-paced world. The pressure to succeed, trying to make a living, or just getting through each day can be hard and we often feel like we are lost on our current path in life. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to find your best way forward to feeling better. Working together ...
PLEASE NOTE THAT I CURRENTLY HAVE NO OPENINGS. Hello! I appreciate how vulnerable a person can feel in therapy, and so I do my best to provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client can be very meaningful and important, and so I work to provide my clients with deep empathy and my full attention. I have worked with people from a wid...
Throughout my forty years of professional life I have worked with people who are coping with the complete range of mental health issues and diagnoses, as well as the problems of everyday life. With each individual I strive to create a supportive atmosphere in which we can work together, developing a trusting relationship that will allow us to address your concerns, your goals, your needs. I kno...
Roz welcomes both individuals and couples in her practice and sees a variety of mental health issues regularly. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, Roz has the ability to see most insurances including Medicare, which includes individuals that experience a disability or an older adult. She meets with individuals, 12 years and older primarily....
My ideal client is one who is motivated to change and is willing to work with me collaboratively in achieving progress. I work with a multitude of issues including substance dependence, legal issues, DHS involved cases, anxiety, depression, anger and other co-occurring disorders. I have 33 years of experience working with people with substance dependence problems and have worked with clients...
We often come to therapy when old habits or ways of coping aren't working anymore, when we long for comfort- a shift- greater balance or deeper connections in our relationships. The whole person needs to be addressed in times of crisis, transition and loss. Healing is a word derived from the German hailjan, meaning “to make whole.” I work with a holistic, acceptance-based and contemplative...
I am a Certified IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapist - welcoming both the "parts" of you with courage to come to counseling AND any parts of you that are afraid or upset about that! IFS is a non-condemning model with a broad spiritual core helpful with depression, anxiety, healing from trauma, medical concerns and crises including cancer, chronic disease symptoms, and grief. I teach Positiv...
Sometimes life can get difficult or overwhelming, and it is during those times that reaching out to someone who is understanding and supportive can help get us back on track. I've had the privilege of being that someone to many people throughout the past 20 years. I have extensive experience and education in the field of therapeutic counseling, helping others to overcome the mental and emotiona...
