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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 Chicago, Ashburn, Austin, Belmont Craigin, or even Bucktown, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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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R. Scott Furda
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We change when something is emotionally important. We will explore what gets your attention and use that energy to your advantage. Self-Care can be challenging but we have to get it in there somehow. Alienation, anger, fear, hurt, guilt can haunt us.


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We change when something is emotionally important. We will explore what gets your attention and use that energy to your advantage. Self-Care can be challenging but we have to get it in there somehow. Alienation, anger, fear, hurt, guilt can haunt us.

Something to know about my approach is:

When we drive we have blind spots. When we live we have blind spots. To improve awareness we will explore your inner world, feel it, think about it, give it words or images and be creative thinkers. We can use books, movies, dreams or music to help.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family of Origin
  • Feeling Stuck
  • Grief
  • Identity
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Life Adjustment
  • Traumatic Loss
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Madison Skerritt
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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.


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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.

Something to know about my approach is:

I approach therapy through a non-pathologizing, trauma-informed, and harm reduction lens and understand that the client is the expert of their own experience. I view the clinical relationship as a tool for healing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Identity
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Polyamory
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Queer
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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India Flinchum
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My therapeutic aim is to help you understand yourself more deeply, and to develop genuine compassion for your unique human expression.


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My therapeutic aim is to help you understand yourself more deeply, and to develop genuine compassion for your unique human expression.

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I work from a relational lens that honors the therapeutic alliance and focuses on emotional attunement. My work is grounded in psychodynamic theory, Self-psychology, and the humanistic tradition.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Disorders
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Image
  • Social Anxiety
  • Young Adults
  • Young Women
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Jennifer Nudo
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Whether you are managing life stressors, healing from trauma, or navigating challenging relationships, therapy can provide a non-judgemental and supportive space to understand your emotions, learn new coping skills, and foster self-compassion.


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Whether you are managing life stressors, healing from trauma, or navigating challenging relationships, therapy can provide a non-judgemental and supportive space to understand your emotions, learn new coping skills, and foster self-compassion.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe positive change occurs from a combination of new insights, shifts in thoughts and perspectives, changes in behaviors, and healing experiences. My clinical approach fosters changes in each of these areas to help you reach your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Infertility
  • Postpartum
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
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Dina Owen
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Rewrite your life's narrative, find balance, harmony, and fulfillment, and overcome family conflicts, relationship issues, burnout, and life's imbalances.


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Rewrite your life's narrative, find balance, harmony, and fulfillment, and overcome family conflicts, relationship issues, burnout, and life's imbalances.

Something to know about my approach is:

I prioritize creating a warm atmosphere, and together, we'll work on practical solutions to rewrite your life's narrative. I offer genuine understanding, deep insights into your situation, and a sense of empowerment to move forward.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Stress
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Family Conflict
  • Friendships
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sports
  • Stress
  • Weight Management
  • Women
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