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Chronic illnesses not only affect your physical health, but they can also be harmful for your mental health. Many sufferers of chronic illnesses, like Diabetes, Lupus, chronic pain, or Crohn’s Disease end up with mental disorders ranging from anxiety to depression, which can make life harder.

Luckily, Mental Health Match can match you with a chronic illness therapist who can help you manage the stress, fear, and angst surrounding your diagnosis. Whether you are located in downtown Hoover, the suburbs of Hoover, other nearby places such as Montgomery, Madison, or anywhere else in Alabama, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You May Need Chronic Illness Counseling

If you’re not sure whether you need chronic illness counseling, we can help. Here are some signs that indicate that you should consider therapy:

  • You feel stressed out about the diagnosis and your future.
  • You have feelings of anxiety and sadness.
  • You have trouble concentrating throughout the day.
  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter
  • You don’t sleep well.

Read this article for tips about living with a chronic illness from a licensed therapist.

Feel Better with Chronic Illness Counseling

Now is the best time to seek treatment for a chronic illness or diagnosis. Mental Health Match can help you get started by connecting you with the most suitable therapist for your needs. Browse below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Dr. Corinne Smorra
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I provide a place you can reveal your thoughts and feelings without being concerned about a negative reaction. We work together over time to achieve the goals you desire, along with helping you become self-sufficient to deal with life’s curveballs.


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I provide a place you can reveal your thoughts and feelings without being concerned about a negative reaction. We work together over time to achieve the goals you desire, along with helping you become self-sufficient to deal with life’s curveballs.

Something to know about my approach is:

We will do a lot of work together, but my goal is to make “walking through” your uncomfortable moments more bearable. Sessions will begin with what is currently on your mind. Our work is a gradual and continuous even outside of our sessions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Chronic Disease
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Congenital Disease
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Grief
  • Organ Transplantation
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Dr. Corinne Smorra remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin
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Dr. Jackie Kantor
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Jackie understands that behind anxiety and trauma often lies an unvoiced fear of being fundamentally flawed; in her practice, she holds a compassionate space for these fears, helping you explore your inherent worth and potential.


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Jackie understands that behind anxiety and trauma often lies an unvoiced fear of being fundamentally flawed; in her practice, she holds a compassionate space for these fears, helping you explore your inherent worth and potential.

Something to know about my approach is:

As an anxiety and trauma specialist, Jackie uses proven, scientifically supported treatments that provide lasting relief. She deeply understands trauma and anxiety, and has a passion for this work.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Anxiety
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Dr. Jackie Kantor remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nor...
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Lauren Gerardi
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Together we will work on changing various patterns in your life that may be causing pain or suffering. These may be patterns in your relationships, your behavior, or your thoughts. We also explore how the past may be keeping you from moving forward.


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Together we will work on changing various patterns in your life that may be causing pain or suffering. These may be patterns in your relationships, your behavior, or your thoughts. We also explore how the past may be keeping you from moving forward.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am trained in various modalities and can tailor my approach to the needs of each client. Various approaches I utilize include psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Pain Reprocessing Therapy and mindfulness.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Trauma
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Lauren Gerardi remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Car...
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Dr. Lauren Masuda
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Work through identifying and processing thoughts, emotions, interpersonal patterns; evaluate how those patterns are/are not serving you; make intentional choices for what you want your life to look like while relieving symptoms getting in the way.


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Work through identifying and processing thoughts, emotions, interpersonal patterns; evaluate how those patterns are/are not serving you; make intentional choices for what you want your life to look like while relieving symptoms getting in the way.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy can and will look different for every individual. Therapy is hard work, and also fun and rewarding. My approach to therapy is evidence-based and tailored to your needs and goals, which may change and pivot over the course of therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • Career Burnout
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Families
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Adjustment
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Work-Life Balance
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Della S. Lusk, Ph.D.
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Address almost any issue you wish to make changes in. I'm trained as a Bilingual Clinical Psychologist; my training and experience allows me to work with the widest range of issues possible.


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Address almost any issue you wish to make changes in. I'm trained as a Bilingual Clinical Psychologist; my training and experience allows me to work with the widest range of issues possible.

Something to know about my approach is:

I generally use a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach with most clients. Together, we will craft a personalized approach using proven methods to help you create a healthier you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Adulting
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Children
  • Codependency
  • College Students
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Executive Coaching
  • Graduate Students
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Illness and Disease
  • Neurodivergence
  • Overwhelm
  • Personal Growth
  • Psychological/Neurocognitive Evaluations
  • Relationships
  • Starting College
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Della S. Lusk, Ph.D. remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North...