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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 Ocala, the suburbs of Ocala, other nearby places such as Apopka, Deltona, or anywhere else in Florida, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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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Shirley Roseman
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I work with you to create the skills needed to move past survival into thriving. We will unpack the harmful messages and events in our lives that hold a grip in our core, but no longer serve us and learn how to build an affirming life that you want.


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I work with you to create the skills needed to move past survival into thriving. We will unpack the harmful messages and events in our lives that hold a grip in our core, but no longer serve us and learn how to build an affirming life that you want.

Something to know about my approach is:

I help people who have spent their lives feeling othered because the world has taught us that we're not worthy if we're different. Together we'll process distressing events so we can live well in a society that wasnt made for us.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Feminism Adjustment to Cultural Disapointment
  • Gastrointestinal Conditions
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • LGBTQ+
  • Neurodivergence
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Shame
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Lauren Thomas
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Help you to understand yourself better and to peel back layers with encouragement and support. We will work on enabling you to become a full expert on yourself in order to better deal with the world in a more manageable, positive way.


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Help you to understand yourself better and to peel back layers with encouragement and support. We will work on enabling you to become a full expert on yourself in order to better deal with the world in a more manageable, positive way.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide a safe space where clients are comfortable to tell their truths. and learn how to listen to their own answers. Clients find their strengths and solutions within themselves with some professional guidance.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Families with Autism-related challenges
  • Grief
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Trauma
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Raquel de Oliveira
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We will explore everything that is important to you, understand the struggles you've faced and unique ways you've tried to overcome them. We'll uncover the recurring patterns that may have hindered your fulfillment, and help you find your strengths.


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We will explore everything that is important to you, understand the struggles you've faced and unique ways you've tried to overcome them. We'll uncover the recurring patterns that may have hindered your fulfillment, and help you find your strengths.

Something to know about my approach is:

Her therapeutic approach is trauma-focused and holistic to help her clients with quicker healing and lasting recovery. Raquel tailors her approach to each individual, drawing from evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, EMDR.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Career Burnout
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Mood Regulation
  • Relationships
  • Sobriety
  • Trauma
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Dr. Olajumoke Akinyele
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Talk about our changing world. Post-Pandemic. Discuss your current stressors, struggles, and life transitions. I'll help you navigate through these issues, feel less alone, support you, and how to manage it all.


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Talk about our changing world. Post-Pandemic. Discuss your current stressors, struggles, and life transitions. I'll help you navigate through these issues, feel less alone, support you, and how to manage it all.

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My practice is tailored specifically to you as my client because you are your best expert. Together we explore the best practices that would work to improve both your symptoms and the functional impact associated with your diagnosis.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Issues
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Men
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Schizophrenia
  • Social Anxiety
  • Women
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Brian Smerdon
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Together, we will learn and grow. We will learn new skills to deal with anxiety, depression and low self esteem. We will set attainable goals in order to lead a more rewarding life.


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Together, we will:

Together, we will learn and grow. We will learn new skills to deal with anxiety, depression and low self esteem. We will set attainable goals in order to lead a more rewarding life.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is to listen to my clients and help guide them through the rough spots in life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Child Abuse
  • Chronic Stress
  • Dementia
  • Geriatric
  • Mild Depression
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Substance Use
  • Teen Depression
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Brian Smerdon  remote and phone therapy in Florida, North Carolina