Therapy for Chronic Illness and Health-Related Stress in Fayetteville, NC and Online Throughout North Carolina
It seems like your health issues are taking over your life.
It is hard to get a handle on your health, no matter how much you try. You have been to a lot of medical professionals, but you are still suffering. You can’t do the same things that you used to do. It’s hard to take care of the house or to spend time with your loved ones. You have to limit the amount of work that you do. Some days, you try and push yourself to get things done. Then, the next day you pay the price and feel so exhausted. There has to be a better way.
Therapy can help even when your problems stem from your physical health. There are ways to manage the impact of your health issues so that you are less frustrated and discouraged.
Your mind and body work so closely together. Having chronic health issues can cause you to feel depressed and anxious. And, depression and anxiety can make you feel worse physically.
Through therapy, you can learn new strategies, such as relaxation and mindfulness techniques, that help you to better cope with your illness and chronic pain. Therapy often involves taking a look at what you are doing day to day that can have an impact on your health problems, and making small changes that can benefit your mood and physical functioning. You can also learn to pay attention to your beliefs about your illness. You may notice having some unhelpful thoughts that replay in your mind and keep you stuck in a bad mood. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are effective treatments for helping people to cope with illness and chronic pain.
Therapy can help you to feel more content and satisfied in your life, despite your health problems. You can figure out how to continue living with joy and purpose.
If you would like to discuss whether therapy with me might be a good fit, schedule a free 15-minute consultation call. I provide counseling for Health-Related Stress to clients in Fayetteville, NC and online throughout North Carolina.
Ellen Boohar, PhD provides therapy for Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, Health-Related Stress, and Military/Veteran Stress to clients located in Fayetteville, NC and online throughout North Carolina.