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
Online therapy for women who are just trying to keep it all together. You've spent for as long as you can remember trying to balance it all, but it’s exhausting and you don’t think you can do it anymore. As far as anyone can tell, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you ...
My primary goal in working with clients is to pursue authenticity in relationships with self and others. My own journey through life includes stories of intense relationship struggles, depression, addiction, chronic illness, and infertility. It is only through doing my own internal work that I can sit with you and offer what I believe is most helpful, a safe place to be truly known. I believe t...
Ann brings vast experience in athletics, business, teaching, counseling, public speaking, radio, and television to her coaching and counseling practice. After graduating from college, she cultivated a career in engineering and consulting. Though successful in her field, Ann followed her heart and went back to school to pursue her dream of helping others by becoming a counselor. Ann interned wit...
I feel honored to work with individuals who are motivated to explore issues, establish goals for change, and take restorative steps toward stress reduction and inner peace. I am a licensed Gestalt psychotherapist who focuses on reintegrating our broken parts, and an ordained Buddhist priest/Zen Teacher (Sensei). I believe returning to one's original self is key to entering life's many challenge...
Serving the Seattle area since 1993, I work best with clients who are wanting to thrive in their lives; looking to make positive changes, release old behaviors and habits that hold them back, and feel greater joy and balance within themselves. Utilizing counseling and hypnotherapy, as well as tapping and EMDR type techniques, support taking those new steps into the life they dream about. There ...
I provide psychological testing and assessment for a wide range of presenting concerns and questions. I assist clients individually but also work together with attorneys, psychiatrists, family members, employers, and insurers. Here are just some of the issues with which I can help: Evaluations for MH professionals - differential diagnosis, treatment planning, etc // Academic/employment...
Life can be rough and sometimes our coping mechanisms used in the past just do not seem to be working. Most people find that having a professional, outside of family and friends, can be tremendously helpful in order to move forward. Whether you are struggling with troublesome behaviors, thoughts and/or emotions, participating in therapy can be beneficial. I work to create a safe space for you t...
*I am currently not accepting new clients* I believe we are born as connected and whole human beings but through experiences in life, we can become disconnected both from our authentic self and others, leading to emotional distress, unhelpful thought patterns and behavioral difficulties. By creating a safe and supportive space, I help clients courageously navigate the blocks in their life and...
Are you looking to improve your relationships with important people in your life? Are you interested in improving your marriage? Are you wanting to explore your sexual orientation or gender identity? I can teach you strategies and coping skills to handle these difficult situations. Helping individuals improve their relationships with others is at the heart of my therapeutic practice. My...
*NOW OFFERING IN OFFICE & ONLINE SESSIONS* When someone asks you how you’re doing, do you just say “fine” and change the subject? Do you feel like you need to smile and keep up appearances even with the people you love? If you suffer from depression, anxiety or you feel like you need to work hard to fit in and please the people around you, counseling may help. Counseling can bring you from a...
Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. She received her undergraduate degree from The College of William & Mary and her Master's of Education & Human Development in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The George Washington University. Ashley is a firm believer in people's potential for change and growth. She is passionate about helping clients feel empowered, more...
"What resist persists!" Are you tired of going it alone? Are you tired of carrying the same baggage around? Perhaps you have seen a few therapists before. Together we can create and keep that change you desire. Help, support and guidance is available! Are you concerned about your TEEN? Parenting today can be overwhelming and challenging as a result of modern pressures, demands, and influences,...
Welcome! I exclusively do home visits on Staten Island. I am committed to your healing and future success. Let me help you to: Increase happiness and enjoyment in your life; decrease your suffering and become a better you; move from a position of mental illness to one of health and wellness; rid yourself of fear and anger. My goal is for you to feel strengthened and to discover new potentials f...
( English | 中文 ) I love what I do. I enjoy assisting you and your loved ones working through pains to a deeply connected, authentic, and satisfying life for yourself and with each other. I am equipped to help you with a wide range of struggles including emotional turmoil, traditional or non traditional relationship issues, sexual difficulties, and self esteem issues. I believe we have the str...
I am a graduate of Appalachian State University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, and have been practicing for the past thirteen years. I specialize in work with individuals, couples, families and teens, and have a focus in systems theory and narrative therapy. I prefer to work in collaboration with my clients to use the expertise that they have in their own lives to help fi...
