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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 Boston, Allston, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, or even Brighton, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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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Casey Applegate-Aguilar
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Together we will develop your awareness, re-regulate your nervous system, heal old wounds, and learn new skills that empower you to be who you choose to be. You will learn grounding techniques, develop self-trust, and move stuck emotions.


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Together we will develop your awareness, re-regulate your nervous system, heal old wounds, and learn new skills that empower you to be who you choose to be. You will learn grounding techniques, develop self-trust, and move stuck emotions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use gentle, empowering approaches such as clinical hypnosis, mindfulness, expressive arts, dreamwork, "parts" therapy, and body-oriented psychotherapy to support clients in uncovering their inner wisdom and stepping into their true Selves.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain
  • Habit Change
  • Parenting
  • Trauma
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Sarah Aftab
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Collaborate so you can heal and grow by learning to reconnect with your mind, body & surroundings, love & trust yourself, prioritize your needs, recover from people-pleasing & perfectionism, set boundaries & accept that nothing is wrong with you.


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Collaborate so you can heal and grow by learning to reconnect with your mind, body & surroundings, love & trust yourself, prioritize your needs, recover from people-pleasing & perfectionism, set boundaries & accept that nothing is wrong with you.

Something to know about my approach is:

My practice is mindfulness-based with a holistic approach: nurturing your mind, body, spirit, & being present with yourself & the world around you. We may explore your childhood, relationships & difficult experiences to help you learn about yourself.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Self-Worth
  • Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Dr. Fortunate Munhutu
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We work together throughout your treatment and Medication Management, as appropriate, while incorporating Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-Education via Telemedicine or in-office if necessary.


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We work together throughout your treatment and Medication Management, as appropriate, while incorporating Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-Education via Telemedicine or in-office if necessary.

Something to know about my approach is:

My philosophy of practice is to pay attention to each patient’s specific needs, context, stressful or traumatic life experiences or circumstances, particular concerns, all of which she approaches with patience, warmth and understanding.

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  • Anxiety Medication
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Devika Prasad
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cultivate new responses to life's challenges! Through practical exercises, we'll explore tools that promote a sense of grounding, boost confidence, challenge thoughts, and empower you to feel more in control of your life.


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cultivate new responses to life's challenges! Through practical exercises, we'll explore tools that promote a sense of grounding, boost confidence, challenge thoughts, and empower you to feel more in control of your life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will have unconditional positive regard for you and your healing process. I have been providing over 7 years of CBT to young adults going through various life transitions. I believe structure and outcomes are important in healing!

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  • Domestic Violence
  • First Generation Issues
  • Graduate Students
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Trauma
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Amelia Swanson
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Explore ways that you feel stuck or overwhelmed and be curious together about patterns that may be happening that you haven't noticed. You will learn new ways of approaching your challenges so that you can feel confident in yourself.


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Together, we will:

Explore ways that you feel stuck or overwhelmed and be curious together about patterns that may be happening that you haven't noticed. You will learn new ways of approaching your challenges so that you can feel confident in yourself.

Something to know about my approach is:

When I meet with someone, we make a plan to help things feel manageable. Then, I help you learn to shift your thoughts and take the power away from your fears. Finally, you can focus on enjoying your life and feel more connected to others.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Infertility
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
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Amelia Swanson remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey...