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
If you've come here, you are in need of direction, guidance & healing. You're not just a diagnosis in a text book - your story matters! I'm incredibly passionate about seeing people have a deeper understanding of what they've experienced or are experiencing & move towards positive change & healing. I treat people going through loss & grief, anxiety, depression & life transitions (even positive...
Jessica Reed, MS, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 19 years working with children and families in a variety of settings. I believe every child, individual, and family have the capacity to grow and succeed. It is often very difficult to seek help and by taking the step to pursue outside help you have the battle well begun! I believe in meeting my clients where they are a...
I believe that we are all worthy of dignity, respect and love. This does not mean we have not suffered or experienced shame, guilt and loss-for things we have done and things that have been done to us. With you as the guide and me in a support role, I hope we can explore these issues so that healing and peace will occur. On this sometimes difficult and challenging journey, I hope we can get to...
NOTE: Currently offering both on-line and in-person services. I'm a multicultural and polyglot therapist (Portuguese/Spanish) who has had the privilege of working with a very diverse population on trauma and a variety of mental health issues and challenging life circumstances for over 15 years. It's is not our difficulties that define us but our willingness to recognize the problem and start th...
Feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Struggling to manage your irritation with others? Have you dealt with a traumatic situation or a significant loss in your life? Greater Hope Counseling Services is dedicated to helping people develop a more hopeful, fulfilling life. We are proud to offer superior treatment in the areas of Anxiety, Trauma, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Worry, and Stress. Our eclect...
I work with adults who would like to improve the quality of their life. I serve those who seek assistance with personal growth, life transitions, or other challenges in their lives. I also enjoy working with college students. I have experience in treating conditions like low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. I focus on teaching you the connection between your thoughts, behaviors, and emotio...
Please call regarding schedule availability. For the remainder of 2020, appointments are online. I am licensed in Indiana and Virginia. I have over 20 years of experience in the social services industry, serving adult populations, in clinical and crisis settings. My work is focused on adults with an emphasis on treating those with depression, anxiety, prolonged stress, and unresolved traumas. I...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington and Oregon with a conveniently located practice in Ft. Vancouver, Washington. I approach psychotherapy collaboratively, with the assumption that you are the expert of your experiences and the psychotherapist is a guide toward increasing awareness and insight regarding how to make effective changes in your life. Psychotherapy is a powerful tool...
I welcome those who find themselves in the unknown spaces of their lives, when transitions or change are calling them to shed what no longer serves them, and become more of who they truly are. I sit with you as a collaborative ally in the discovery of your own unique inner voice. While we may seek to understand old limiting beliefs, our deeper journey is toward uncovering the part of you that...
For many of us, myself included, counseling often becomes a process that refuses to come full circle. We are seeking help, but that help seems to elude us and we struggle finding the right fit or the right method that might provide the direction we need. I was inspired to pursue counseling as a career by my desperate need for help along my life path, and my desire to provide that guidance and...
Nadine Paschzella MD, Ph.D., LMHCA, has over 15 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children and families in a variety of clinical settings. She integrates clinical techniques from different therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness based approaches and family systems therapy. Nadine...
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in providing individual therapy to adults. Often, we can keep on hitting the same roadblocks in many different areas of our lives. We look for ways around them, which often work for a short period of time before the roadblocks reemerge. Roadblocks can look like anxiety, depression, anger, and even hallucinations. Through therapy, we will work together t...
It can feel isolating navigating through life alone. I can help. I take joy in getting to know my clients to understand their journeys. I provide a safe, warm and non-judgmental atmosphere. I enjoy working children, adolescents, couples, families and groups. I have successfully worked with clients that has been treated for simple and complex trauma, anger management, substance issues, relations...
Wherever life finds you at this moment you are ready for something to change. You may feel stuck as you struggle with issues from your past or current circumstances. Therapy is a way to gain insight and self awareness to better understand your relationship with yourself and others. We will identify what is important to you and how to be happier and at peace with your life. You may be ready or i...
I believe everyone benefits from therapy. We all at times experience anxiety, depression, stress, anger, self-doubt and many other feelings that cause us distress. I offer counseling services in my office but will also travel to you--your home, office or location that is convenient and comfortable for you. My goal is to eliminate barriers that may block you from participating in this crucial...
