Are You Struggling With Chronic Disease and Illness Management?

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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 enjoy providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disturbance, psychosis, trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and impulse control problems. I provide a therapeutic atmosphere that is compassionate, empathetic and confidential. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy adaptin...

Amy Welker

Denver

Colorado

Since 2004, I have been passionate about helping others. I believe in Unconditional Positive Regard-I respect you, your time, your process, your life. I love helping others resolve personal issues and gain skills to live their best life. I offer a very personalized treatment experience tailored to fit your needs. We could all use a little help sometimes -Because we are human -No matter the issu...
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