Find Illness Therapists & Counselors in Kannapolis, NC.

 

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 Kannapolis, the suburbs of Kannapolis, other nearby places such as Gastonia, Concord, or anywhere else in North Carolina, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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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Samii Stephens
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Create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can make progress, verbalize, get to know emotions and make space for them. Together we will celebrate victories and overcome roadblocks. All while making progress towards goals.


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Create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can make progress, verbalize, get to know emotions and make space for them. Together we will celebrate victories and overcome roadblocks. All while making progress towards goals.

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My goal for my client's is to meet their goals and be able to progress outside of their sessions. Whether it is to reduce symptoms of anxiety or discover their purpose in life, I will act as a support but always encourage autonomy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Chronic Illness
  • Complex Trauma
  • Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Worth
  • Sports
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Young Women
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Della S. Lusk, Ph.D.
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Address almost any issue you wish to make changes in. I'm trained as a Bilingual Clinical Psychologist; my training and experience allows me to work with the widest range of issues possible.


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Address almost any issue you wish to make changes in. I'm trained as a Bilingual Clinical Psychologist; my training and experience allows me to work with the widest range of issues possible.

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I generally use a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach with most clients. Together, we will craft a personalized approach using proven methods to help you create a healthier you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Adulting
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Children
  • Codependency
  • College Students
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Executive Coaching
  • Graduate Students
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Illness and Disease
  • Neurodivergence
  • Overwhelm
  • Personal Growth
  • Psychological/Neurocognitive Evaluations
  • Relationships
  • Starting College
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Dr. Janet Civitelli
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Tackle the challenges you are facing. My style focuses mainly on talk therapy during sessions, and with my guidance, clients also work on their goals between sessions.


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Tackle the challenges you are facing. My style focuses mainly on talk therapy during sessions, and with my guidance, clients also work on their goals between sessions.

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My approach draws from several orientations: attachment, psychodynamic, coaching psychology, narrative, interpersonal, and systems.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Career Change
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Family of Origin
  • Health
  • Health Anxiety
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Stress
  • Work-Life Balance
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Morgan Rudd
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Therapy is a place for support and guidance as you navigate the complexities of life. We'll start off reviewing your intake questionnaires and identifying your goals. This is a space where all are welcomed!


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Therapy is a place for support and guidance as you navigate the complexities of life. We'll start off reviewing your intake questionnaires and identifying your goals. This is a space where all are welcomed!

Something to know about my approach is:

My counseling style is warm, empathetic, integrative, and person-centered. I believe that a therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative one where together we discover creative strategies, solutions and, even humorous insights to reach goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Distress
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Morgan Rudd remote and phone therapy in New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia
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Nicole Pinna
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I foster a safe environment where people are free to discuss what’s on their minds without pretense or judgment. You can expect therapeutic themes of grief & loss, depression, self-esteem, and the impacts of adjusting to life's twists and turns.


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I foster a safe environment where people are free to discuss what’s on their minds without pretense or judgment. You can expect therapeutic themes of grief & loss, depression, self-esteem, and the impacts of adjusting to life's twists and turns.

Something to know about my approach is:

Utilizing a whole-person approach, clients will be invited to identify and challenge the behavioral patterns, self-limiting stories, and intrusive thoughts that have negatively impacted their overall mental health and well-being.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Mild Depression
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Situational Grief
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Nicole Pinna remote and phone therapy in Colorado, North Carolina