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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 Malden, the suburbs of Malden, other nearby places such as Chelsea, Medford, or anywhere else in Massachusetts, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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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Rachael Mathiak
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Identify the symptoms that are taking up a lot of your headspace, time, and energy, build a deeper understanding of why, and find tools that work for you specifically to give yourself back time and energy to invest in areas that are more meaningful.


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Identify the symptoms that are taking up a lot of your headspace, time, and energy, build a deeper understanding of why, and find tools that work for you specifically to give yourself back time and energy to invest in areas that are more meaningful.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am warm and empathetic, while also being direct. I value honesty in the therapeutic relationship and my ultimate goal is to help people have a greater understanding of themselves and help them work towards living life in a way that is gratifying.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Changes
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Stress
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Caroline Gojcz
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Together we will navigate challenges, uncover strengths, and build coping skills. I'm committed to fostering growth, resilience, and positive change in our collaborative journey toward well-being.


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Together we will navigate challenges, uncover strengths, and build coping skills. I'm committed to fostering growth, resilience, and positive change in our collaborative journey toward well-being.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and empowerment. I tailor interventions to your unique needs, fostering a supportive environment for positive change.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Complex Trauma
  • Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Habit Change
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Moving and Relocation
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationship Skills
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Justice
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Vicarious Trauma
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Dr. Corinne Smorra
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I provide a place you can reveal your thoughts and feelings without being concerned about a negative reaction. We work together over time to achieve the goals you desire, along with helping you become self-sufficient to deal with life’s curveballs.


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I provide a place you can reveal your thoughts and feelings without being concerned about a negative reaction. We work together over time to achieve the goals you desire, along with helping you become self-sufficient to deal with life’s curveballs.

Something to know about my approach is:

We will do a lot of work together, but my goal is to make “walking through” your uncomfortable moments more bearable. Sessions will begin with what is currently on your mind. Our work is a gradual and continuous, even outside of our sessions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Chronic Disease
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Congenital Disease
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • Organ Transplantation
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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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Medication
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Laura Howell
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discover inner resources for deep well-being, healing, self-compassion, and confidence.


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Together, we will:

discover inner resources for deep well-being, healing, self-compassion, and confidence.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize traditional and innovative therapeutic approaches based on your unique preferences and needs. I am an authorized meditation teacher who incorporates the tools of mindfulness, guided imagery, and relaxation as holistic options.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • End of Life
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Illness and Disease
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Changes
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Relationships
  • Religious Trauma
  • Sadness
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
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