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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 Oakland, Adams Point, Bushrod, Eastmont, or even Fairview Park, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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. Harry Voulgarakis
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Together, we will set clear therapy goals, identify the challenges hindering your success, and collaboratively develop a plan to overcome these obstacles. Our discussions will be centered around self-discovery, actionable strategies, and sustainable


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Together, we will set clear therapy goals, identify the challenges hindering your success, and collaboratively develop a plan to overcome these obstacles. Our discussions will be centered around self-discovery, actionable strategies, and sustainable

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In my approach, you'll find a blend of empathy and pragmatism. I prioritize understanding your unique story while applying evidence-based strategies to foster meaningful change. Expect a balance of reflective exploration and proactive problem-solving

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Autism Testing
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Psychological/Neurocognitive Evaluations
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Sam Naimi
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In our therapy room, we'll go beyond just "how does that make you feel?" We'll dive into your inner landscape, exploring the hidden forces shaping your life. Think Jungian spelunking, but with laughter, tears, and the occasional existential scream.


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In our therapy room, we'll go beyond just "how does that make you feel?" We'll dive into your inner landscape, exploring the hidden forces shaping your life. Think Jungian spelunking, but with laughter, tears, and the occasional existential scream.

Something to know about my approach is:

my therapy isn't just a chat with a shrink. We dive deep into your psyche, uncovering the hidden "why" behind your behaviors. Sessions can entail anything between insight-oriented talk to dream analysis to deep somatic work.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Evelyn Nankanja
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Through our work together, we’ll restructure your beliefs. We'll explore how your past experiences could be leading to your current beliefs and feeling. You will feel empowered and able to find purpose in life.


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Through our work together, we’ll restructure your beliefs. We'll explore how your past experiences could be leading to your current beliefs and feeling. You will feel empowered and able to find purpose in life.

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My approach is collaborative, solution focused and compassionate. I provide a safe and empathetic space for you to explore your challenges and work towards meaningful change.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Career Counseling
  • Christian Counseling
  • Chronic Pain
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Surrogacy
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Richard Peng
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Explore boundary setting, regulating emotions, increasing your emotional awareness, improving your relationships, developing self-confidence and acceptance in your identities, and identifying values specific to living your fulfilling life.


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Explore boundary setting, regulating emotions, increasing your emotional awareness, improving your relationships, developing self-confidence and acceptance in your identities, and identifying values specific to living your fulfilling life.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy is not one size fits all. I listen to you to determine together which behavioral and relational therapies to bring into the space to best meet your needs. I adapt approaches to match how you learn best and invite feedback throughout our work.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • LGBTQ+
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Video Game Addiction
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Annalisa Sciullo
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I guide clients in cultivating coping tools, self compassion, insight, and ultimately becoming one’s own friend. With gentleness, collaboration, and evidence based treatments, we can work together to get you back in alignment with your values.


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Together, we will:

I guide clients in cultivating coping tools, self compassion, insight, and ultimately becoming one’s own friend. With gentleness, collaboration, and evidence based treatments, we can work together to get you back in alignment with your values.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that our bodies and our minds are not the enemy and also acknowledge that sometimes it will not feel that way. Regardless of where our struggles stem from, whether it be internal or external factors, our healing comes from within.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Trauma
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Annalisa Sciullo remote and phone therapy in California, District Of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Virginia