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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 Salem, the suburbs of Salem, other nearby places such as Malden, Peabody, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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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create space to make sense of the way you experience your thoughts & emotions while moving to a place of more self-understanding & self-acceptance. We will find what skills work for you to navigate life stresses and challenges.

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In our sessions, you can expect a blend of empathy, humor, and accountability as we explore a deeper understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences while building skills to better cope with the ebbs and flow of life.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Changes
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Skills
  • Stress
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Unravel the reasons behind your behaviors, emotions, and experiences while working to reduce them. By delving into your past and equipping you with tools for reframing your thoughts and regulating your emotions, we'll make strides toward reaching you


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Unravel the reasons behind your behaviors, emotions, and experiences while working to reduce them. By delving into your past and equipping you with tools for reframing your thoughts and regulating your emotions, we'll make strides toward reaching you

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My approach is designed to adjust to your unique personality and specific needs, ensuring a tailored experience just for you.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexuality
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Women
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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.

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  • Chronic Pain
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Relationships
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Enhance your self-awareness and sense of satisfaction in life, increase self-confidence, reduce distress caused by painful past experiences, and increase fulfillment and comfort in relationships with yourself and others.


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Enhance your self-awareness and sense of satisfaction in life, increase self-confidence, reduce distress caused by painful past experiences, and increase fulfillment and comfort in relationships with yourself and others.

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My approach to psychotherapy is highly person-centered and collaborative, and I aim to provide a safe, supportive environment for my clients to deepen their understanding of themselves and learn new ways of coping with life's challenges.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Chronic Pain
  • Communication Skills
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family of Origin
  • Grief
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence
  • Perfectionism
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Abigail Osei-Tutu
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work towards understanding your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and personal growth goals in a safe and supportive environment. I will offer you empathy, validation, and guidance as we navigate through your mental health journey.


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Together, we will:

work towards understanding your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and personal growth goals in a safe and supportive environment. I will offer you empathy, validation, and guidance as we navigate through your mental health journey.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is warmth, empathy, and a person-centered focus. I value creating a confidential and nonjudgmental space for clients to freely express themselves, process their thoughts and emotions, and explore personal growth.

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  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
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Abigail Osei-Tutu remote and phone therapy in Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island