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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 Oak Lawn, the suburbs of Oak Lawn, other nearby places such as Oak Park, Berwyn, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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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Try on old patterns like clothes in a closet to see if they still fit. This is a practice space, a place of creation and brainstorming new ways of being who you want to be. Let yourself say the things that you've needed to hear yourself say.


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Try on old patterns like clothes in a closet to see if they still fit. This is a practice space, a place of creation and brainstorming new ways of being who you want to be. Let yourself say the things that you've needed to hear yourself say.

Something to know about my approach is:

We'll examine the stories that you tell yourself that hold you back and keep you stuck. We'll learn to manage feelings and how we judge ourselves for them. We'll shift perspective on the values that we subscribe to and develop new skills to cope.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Depression
  • High Anxiety
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Trauma
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Meghan McCoy-Smith remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina,...
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Dr. Colette Beetz
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address unhelpful and inaccurate beliefs that have contributed to unhelpful behaviors and uncomfortable emotions. We will also carve out some space to develop comfort around discomfort as sometimes, not everything can be directly controlled.


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address unhelpful and inaccurate beliefs that have contributed to unhelpful behaviors and uncomfortable emotions. We will also carve out some space to develop comfort around discomfort as sometimes, not everything can be directly controlled.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize an integrative approach, meaning, I enjoy applying aspects of both CBT and ACT to help people live a life that's more aligned with their values and passions. In essence, we will balance modifications with being less consumed and controlling

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Manic Depression
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Psychosis
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizophreniform Disorder
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Sushma Cheturvedula
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Together, we will cover topics such as emotional control, effective communication, setting boundaries, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. I also offer techniques for mindfulness, relaxation, resilience building, and fostering a growth mindset.


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Together, we will cover topics such as emotional control, effective communication, setting boundaries, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. I also offer techniques for mindfulness, relaxation, resilience building, and fostering a growth mindset.

Something to know about my approach is:

During therapy, I offer client-centered counseling, where clients are welcomed to express their thoughts and emotions to delve into and comprehend current life stressors.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Caregivers
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Chronic Stress
  • Coaching
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Families
  • Fitness Goals
  • Grief
  • Grief Due to Addiction
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Healing From Relationships
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Job Loss
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Love Addiction
  • Mild Depression
  • Mood Regulation
  • Mood Swings
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Skills
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Stress
  • Stress Eating
  • Suicide loss
  • Surgery
  • Teen Depression
  • Weight Management
  • Work-Life Balance
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Bill Singerman
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Explore and ease anxiety, depression, distressing thoughts and unhelpful behaviors, stress, confusion regarding self-identity, and/or past trauma/s.


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Explore and ease anxiety, depression, distressing thoughts and unhelpful behaviors, stress, confusion regarding self-identity, and/or past trauma/s.

Something to know about my approach is:

The foundation of my work is psychodynamic. This means that the factors and experiences that have led to where you find yourself at this time are explored and processed. Additionally, I make use of mindfulness and behavioral modalities, when helpful.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Feeling Stuck
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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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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Map in Oak Brook, Illinois for Dina Owen therapy location.
13.2 miles from you