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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 Chicago Ridge, the suburbs of Chicago Ridge, other nearby places such as Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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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Tyler Goldsberry
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Therapy with me offers you a place of support and connection while you explore the challenges you’re facing and work toward your goals. During sessions, I’ll incorporate different therapy methods to holistically address your unique needs.


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Therapy with me offers you a place of support and connection while you explore the challenges you’re facing and work toward your goals. During sessions, I’ll incorporate different therapy methods to holistically address your unique needs.

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You don't have to do this alone. I can help. My approach will be tailored specifically to your unique needs. We can figure out what works best for you together.

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figure out what needs to change and how to feel better. We can discover ways to align your behaviors to what you value and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. We will explore big life changes, anxiety, depression, ADHD or other stressors.


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figure out what needs to change and how to feel better. We can discover ways to align your behaviors to what you value and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. We will explore big life changes, anxiety, depression, ADHD or other stressors.

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I believe in helping my clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, physiology, environment, and behavior so that they can truly connect with their lives in a meaningful, purposeful way. Your goals and values guide therapy session-by-session.

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Delphine Jackson
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Build a strong therapeutic relationship. This is the foundation of all successful therapy. We will do this by listening to each other with understanding and compassion, and by creating a safe and supportive space where you feel comfortable sharing.


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Build a strong therapeutic relationship. This is the foundation of all successful therapy. We will do this by listening to each other with understanding and compassion, and by creating a safe and supportive space where you feel comfortable sharing.

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It is important to be transparent with your clients about your approach to therapy. This will help them to feel comfortable and confident in your ability to help your clients. This is the way that you interact with your clients while in sessions.....

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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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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.

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Jessica Beaston
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People can talk to me about fears, challenges, and obstacles affecting their true happiness and well-being. We can also discuss coping skills, life transitions, or difficulties in connecting with others.


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People can talk to me about fears, challenges, and obstacles affecting their true happiness and well-being. We can also discuss coping skills, life transitions, or difficulties in connecting with others.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have a "no-nonsense" approach that gently encourages you to step out of your comfort zone, examine different perspectives, and identify thoughts that might hinder your personal growth.

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Issues
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  • Depression
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