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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 Rochester, the suburbs of Rochester, other nearby places such as Buffalo, Binghamton, or anywhere else in New York, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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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Andrew Beecher
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A person who comes to me for therapy is having problems related to their emotions (ie. anxiety, depression); relationships and self esteem issues and whose goal is to work in therapy on developing strategies to deal with these problems.


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A person who comes to me for therapy is having problems related to their emotions (ie. anxiety, depression); relationships and self esteem issues and whose goal is to work in therapy on developing strategies to deal with these problems.

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My approach is eclectic. We will have a conversation together about what is troubling you and I will respond with what I think will help you understand yourself and move forward free of the obstacles that brought you into therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Relationships
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Linda K. Troia
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Together we will explore what barriers have caused you to get stuck. Then we will focus on strategies to help you make changes, take small risks, and achieve positive outcomes. Your successes will build, and your happiness and contentment will expand


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Together we will explore what barriers have caused you to get stuck. Then we will focus on strategies to help you make changes, take small risks, and achieve positive outcomes. Your successes will build, and your happiness and contentment will expand

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Stressors, loss, trauma and life transitions can derail our ability to feel good about ourselves, or to pursue the relationships or achievements that can make our lives meaningful. Therapy can help you to build the life you always wanted and deserve!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Chronic Illness
  • Existential Issues
  • Grief
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Terminal Illness
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Dr. Harry Voulgarakis
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Together, we will set clear therapy goals, identify the challenges hindering your success, and collaboratively develop a plan to overcome these obstacles. Our discussions will be centered around self-discovery, actionable strategies, and sustainable


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Together, we will set clear therapy goals, identify the challenges hindering your success, and collaboratively develop a plan to overcome these obstacles. Our discussions will be centered around self-discovery, actionable strategies, and sustainable

Something to know about my approach is:

In my approach, you'll find a blend of empathy and pragmatism. I prioritize understanding your unique story while applying evidence-based strategies to foster meaningful change. Expect a balance of reflective exploration and proactive problem-solving

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Autism Testing
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Psychological/Neurocognitive Evaluations
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Jennifer Dorato
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Life won’t get easier, but we can learn, grow, and gain strength to withstand and overcome the difficulties we face. I would love to be part of your support system and travel along your journey to help guide you to the path of peace and freedom.


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Life won’t get easier, but we can learn, grow, and gain strength to withstand and overcome the difficulties we face. I would love to be part of your support system and travel along your journey to help guide you to the path of peace and freedom.

Something to know about my approach is:

You can expect a safe, warm, collaborative, and positive environment where your goals and desires are respected and encouraged.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Existential Crisis
  • Fear of Failure
  • Gaslighting
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motherhood
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Perfectionism
  • Personality Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Work Stress
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Sarah McGuire-Mendoza
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Find new ways to handle mental health symptoms and emotions so that you can move forward in your life in a way that you feel good about. Reaching out for help can be intimidating, but it's not something you have to do alone.


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Together, we will:

Find new ways to handle mental health symptoms and emotions so that you can move forward in your life in a way that you feel good about. Reaching out for help can be intimidating, but it's not something you have to do alone.

Something to know about my approach is:

In sessions we focus a lot on looking at changing how we think while learning new skills. I also prioritize therapy being a team effort and will participate in our conversations as appropriate, including sharing feedback if you want it.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Attacks
  • Self Care
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Sarah McGuire-Mendoza remote and phone therapy in New York