Find Illness Therapists & Counselors in Oceanside, CA.

 

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 Oceanside, the suburbs of Oceanside, other nearby places such as Escondido, Vista, or anywhere else in California, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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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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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Rachael Mathiak
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Identify the symptoms that are taking up a lot of your headspace, time, and energy, build a deeper understanding of why, and find tools that work for you specifically to give yourself back time and energy to invest in areas that are more meaningful.


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Identify the symptoms that are taking up a lot of your headspace, time, and energy, build a deeper understanding of why, and find tools that work for you specifically to give yourself back time and energy to invest in areas that are more meaningful.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am warm and empathetic, while also being direct. I value honesty in the therapeutic relationship and my ultimate goal is to help people have a greater understanding of themselves and help them work towards living life in a way that is gratifying.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Changes
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Stress
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Kayzim Suarez-Reyes
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With me, you will learn about how thinking errors influence our behaviors and feelings as well as how to reframe those thoughts to achieve a healthier and happier outlook on life. We will use laughter and compassion to get through things together.


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With me, you will learn about how thinking errors influence our behaviors and feelings as well as how to reframe those thoughts to achieve a healthier and happier outlook on life. We will use laughter and compassion to get through things together.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach to therapy is varied, eclectic, creative, and based on your particular needs.I specialize in ADHD/Autism and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. I teach being in the moment and how to tame your automatic negative thoughts.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Chronic Pain
  • Empowering Women
  • Grief
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Parenting Skills
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Allyson Byers
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explore how your chronic illness, grief and loss, and/or trauma are impacting your world. I'll provide psychoeducation where appropriate and help you find parts of yourself that have been hidden away.


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explore how your chronic illness, grief and loss, and/or trauma are impacting your world. I'll provide psychoeducation where appropriate and help you find parts of yourself that have been hidden away.

Something to know about my approach is:

While I utilize a variety of therapy techniques, I believe the key to a successful therapeutic experience lies within the relationship between you and me. I tailor my approach to your needs and goals. I highly value feedback and collaboration.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Adult ADHD
  • Body Image
  • Breakups
  • Chronic Illness
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Medical Trauma
  • Perfectionism
  • Polyamory
  • Relational Trauma
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women
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Allyson Byers remote and phone therapy in California
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Lauren Morales
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We will work to develop skills that allow you to feel more resilient. Whether that is through processing and honoring deep grief, working through feelings of fear/panic/anxiety, or growing your ability to experience deep emotions while feeling safe.


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We will work to develop skills that allow you to feel more resilient. Whether that is through processing and honoring deep grief, working through feelings of fear/panic/anxiety, or growing your ability to experience deep emotions while feeling safe.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy with me is informed by a humanistic & systems lens, that is that I deeply believe in each person's ability to move towards growth and also recognize the systems at play in our larger life that impact our mental health.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Medical Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Lauren Morales remote and phone therapy in California, North Carolina