Medical Diagnosis
Therapy and Counseling
for Acute or Chronic Conditions
About This Service:
Facing a medical diagnosis, whether acute or chronic, can completely alter a client's daily life and mental well-being. Therapy provides a space to help process emotional responses like grief, fear, anger, or identity shifts following a diagnosis. Additionally, it can help cope with changes in daily functioning, relationships, and long-term expectations.
Therapy primarily focuses on integrating emotional regulation and practical coping strategies for living with health-related challenges.
Recommended For:
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Individuals and families adjusting to medical diagnoses, chronic illness, disability, or ongoing health conditions.
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Individuals diagnosed with an acute or chronic medical condition.
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People living with long-term illness, pain, fatigue, or disabilities.
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Family members, partners, or caregivers adjusting to a loved one’s diagnosis.
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Individuals experiencing anxiety, grief, or identity disruption related to health changes.
Qualified Providers at Red Sands:
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Broden Lund (MFT-I)
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Erika Mendenhall (ACMHC)
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Amy Robinson (LCSW)
More about Our Care
How it Works
Sessions are based on a client’s energy, capacity, and current state of adjustment. Individual therapy is the primary format for care, but couples or family sessions can be extremely beneficial.
Care can be short-term (adjustment-focused) or ongoing, offering support over time as needs change.
Red Sands offers both in-person and telehealth care. Contact us for details!
What to Expect
At Red Sands, you can expect compassionate, individualized, and pragmatic care. Explore the emotional impact and practical day-to-day challenges of the diagnosis. Over time, therapy will help you process grief, fear, frustration, or identity changes without immediately rushing towards “acceptance”.
Therapy may focus on coping strategies for managing stress, communication, and role changes in relationships. Family or partner involvement may be included when helpful.
