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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 Orlando, Audubon Park, Baldwin Park, Delaney Park, or even Johnson Village, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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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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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Dr. Derek Ream
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help you get more aligned with your values, goals, and passionate pursuits. When people are not feeling or doing well, it's typical to become less aligned with those aspects. Therapy aims to get people more aligned as to feel and do better.


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Together, we will:

help you get more aligned with your values, goals, and passionate pursuits. When people are not feeling or doing well, it's typical to become less aligned with those aspects. Therapy aims to get people more aligned as to feel and do better.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am trained in a variety of cognitive-behavioral-based therapies, a proven approach to changing thinking patterns and behaviors in a limited number of sessions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Gay
  • Grief
  • Harm OCD
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Motivation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Procrastination
  • Resilience
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
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Carla Siri
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help you navigate stress management and resilience; emotional impact of chronic illness; family of origin issues; & enhance fulfillment in all sorts of relationships through increased self-knowledge, communication, & collaboration.


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help you navigate stress management and resilience; emotional impact of chronic illness; family of origin issues; & enhance fulfillment in all sorts of relationships through increased self-knowledge, communication, & collaboration.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a blend of interventions that allow us to access the deep healing potential of brain, body and mind. so that you can have a more satisfying life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Polyamory
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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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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Lisa Wilmot
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I utilize evidenced based practices and interventions to assist you in meeting your treatment goals and needs. We will develop realistic and obtainable goals along with skill building.


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I utilize evidenced based practices and interventions to assist you in meeting your treatment goals and needs. We will develop realistic and obtainable goals along with skill building.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is collaborative, warm yet directive and engaging. This collaborative effort will allow for exploration when determining which approach meets your needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Betting and Gambling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Stress
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
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Lisa Wilmot remote and phone therapy in Florida, Michigan