Chronic Illness Psychiatrists in 27514
Denise Dechow
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
As a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, I provide medication evaluation and management for for teens, college students, and adults who are struggling with common mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and insomnia. I also manage co-occurring IBS, tension headaches, and migraines. As part of a holistic approach, I often incorporate mind body techniques and lifestyle recommendations into your treatment plan. Together, we will create a comprehensive plan to help you feel better, mentally and physically. Please reach out for free phone consultation to determine if my practice is a good fit for you!
As a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, I provide medication evaluation and management for for teens, college students, and adults who are struggling with common mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and insomnia. I also manage co-occurring IBS, tension headaches, and migraines. As part of a holistic approach, I often incorporate mind body techniques and lifestyle recommendations into your treatment plan. Together, we will create a comprehensive plan to help you feel better, mentally and physically. Please reach out for free phone consultation to determine if my practice is a good fit for you!
Sayanti Bhattacharya
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I am a board certified adult psychiatrist and see patients ages 18-65 years. I help people struggling with relationship, work and school problems, low motivation, social anxiety, isolation, communication issues and low self-esteem. My goal is to help you lead a full life to the best of your abilities.
I am a board certified adult psychiatrist and see patients ages 18-65 years. I help people struggling with relationship, work and school problems, low motivation, social anxiety, isolation, communication issues and low self-esteem. My goal is to help you lead a full life to the best of your abilities.
Verena Socolar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I have a comfortable private office in Chapel Hill conveniently located off Hwy 15/501 close to I-40 exit. I am in solo-practice, however, share the office suite with two psychotherapists in private practice. --- My practice is rooted in holistic nursing. I see my role as helping people to reach their full potential and achieve their goals. To do so, I judiciously prescribe medications to alleviate excess anxiety, worry, anger, and lethargy. I believe that many issues also need to be addressed with other forms of therapy or life style changes.
I have a comfortable private office in Chapel Hill conveniently located off Hwy 15/501 close to I-40 exit. I am in solo-practice, however, share the office suite with two psychotherapists in private practice. --- My practice is rooted in holistic nursing. I see my role as helping people to reach their full potential and achieve their goals. To do so, I judiciously prescribe medications to alleviate excess anxiety, worry, anger, and lethargy. I believe that many issues also need to be addressed with other forms of therapy or life style changes.
Center for Emotional Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
CEH offers traditional and alternative mental health services to ensure our patients have the best treatment and support available. CEH offers the following services: virtual + in-office appointments, therapy + counseling, medication management, medicated assisted treatment for substance abuse + veteran support services. CEH provides treatment for patients ages 4 and older, with a less-than two-week waiting period guaranteed at our 50+ office locations. CEH is conveniently located throughout North Carolina including Asheville, Boone, Concord, Charlotte, Raleigh, Statesville, Winston, and Wilmington; we also have offices in Florida.
CEH offers traditional and alternative mental health services to ensure our patients have the best treatment and support available. CEH offers the following services: virtual + in-office appointments, therapy + counseling, medication management, medicated assisted treatment for substance abuse + veteran support services. CEH provides treatment for patients ages 4 and older, with a less-than two-week waiting period guaranteed at our 50+ office locations. CEH is conveniently located throughout North Carolina including Asheville, Boone, Concord, Charlotte, Raleigh, Statesville, Winston, and Wilmington; we also have offices in Florida.
Kelly Teabo
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Kelly is now offering telehealth visits to help with Behavioral Health, Therapy, ADHD Assessment and Treatment, as well as Primary Care, and much more. We have dual board-certified licensed providers ready to assist you with your behavioral health needs. If you're wanting to switch providers or establish online care send us a message for more information. We treat a variety of healthcare needs including medication management, diabetes management, weight management, depression and anxiety. Book today for an assessment. We offer low cash pay prices as well as accept insurance. Download our app today.
Kelly is now offering telehealth visits to help with Behavioral Health, Therapy, ADHD Assessment and Treatment, as well as Primary Care, and much more. We have dual board-certified licensed providers ready to assist you with your behavioral health needs. If you're wanting to switch providers or establish online care send us a message for more information. We treat a variety of healthcare needs including medication management, diabetes management, weight management, depression and anxiety. Book today for an assessment. We offer low cash pay prices as well as accept insurance. Download our app today.
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Chronic Illness Psychiatrists
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.