Coping with Medical Conditions
Chronic medical conditions like cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's, and seizures often present with their own mental and emotional complications. Dr. Bergner offers therapy to manage symptoms and cope with distress surrounding illness, isolation, and fears of death and dying.
Mental health for chronic illness involves managing the significant emotional, psychological, and social impacts—like anxiety, depression, stress, sense of powerlessness, and isolation—that arise from living with a long-term condition. Untreated mental health struggles can worsen physical symptoms, pain, fatigue, and negatively impact treatment adherence.
Therapy can provide you with coping strategies to support overall well-being and quality of life. Therapy may focus on adapting to new limitations, managing daily challenges, and coping with uncertainty.
Evidence-based services for coping with chronic illness include:
-Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Typically ranges from 8 to 20 weekly sessions.
-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Typically ranges from 12 to 20 weekly sessions.
-Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Typically ranges from 8 to 20 weekly sessions.
*More sessions can be added as desired and clinically appropriate.