Helping you achieve your health goals, overcome obstacles, and learn how to redefine your life
Call: 734-904-0066 to make an appointment today
Leela's main area of expertise is in assisting adults whose lives have been affected by type one and type two diabetes and the complications which can arise as a result of long term life with this health condition. Leela also welcomes anyone who would like to explore how any type of chronic illness has impacted their mental health. In-office 55 minute therapy sessions utilize cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and an exploration of one's chronic illness story to assist clients with the following:
Fees
$145 per 55-minute session
Reduced fee services are available on a limited basis with proof of financial hardship
Payment
Major credit cards, checks, cash or Venmo are accepted for payment
Insurance
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Medicare
Cancellation policy
24 hours notice required to change or cancel appointment without charge (734-904-0066)
BOOKS ABOUT DIABETES
The Diabetic Health Journal by Lauren Bonjiorno
Bright Spots and Landmines: The Diabetes Guide I Wish Someone Had Handed Me by Adam Brown
The Book of Better: Life with Diabetes Can't Be Perfect. Make it Better by Chuck Eichten
The Type 1 Life: A Road Map for Parents of Children with Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes by Jessica Freeman
Prevention and Recovery from Eating Disorders in Type One Diabetes by Ann Goebel-Fabbri
Diabetes Burnout: What to Do When You can't Take It Anymore by William Polonsky
Sugar Surfing: How to Manage Type 1 Diabetes in a Modern World by Stephen Ponder and Kevin McMahon
Think Like a Pancreas by Gary Scheiner
DiabetesMine comprehensive book list can be found here:
https://www.healthline.com/diabetesmine/best-diabetes-books-reviews-diabetesmine#1
HELPFUL DIABETES WEBSITES
Beyond Type 1 (Uniting the global diabetes community)
Beyond Type 2 (Connection and resources for those with T2D)
Juicebox Podcast by Scott Benner
TuDiabetes (An on-line community of people touched by diabetes)
Connected in Motion (Outdoor adventures for adults with T1D)
Integrated Diabetes Services (The worldwide leader in remote consulting for insulin users)
https://integrateddiabetes.com/
FUN DIABETES PRODUCTS TO RE-ENERGIZE YOUR DIABETES ROUTINE
https://society6.com/s?q=popular+diabetes+type1diabetes
https://www.thediabeticsurvivor.com/
https://www.zazzle.com/diabetes+stickers
https://www.redbubble.com/shop/diabetes+stickers
LINKS TO ARTICLES ABOUT DIABETES AND MENTAL HEALTH
Diabetes Distress: https://beyondtype1.org/what-is-diabetes-distress/
Anxiety and Diabetes: https://beyondtype1.org/anxiety-diabetes/
Diabetes and Eating Disorders: https://beyondtype1.org/help-loved-one-type-1-diabetes-eating-disorder/
Diabetes and Stress: https://beyondtype1.org/stress-why-and-how-you-should-reduce-it/
Parents of kids with T1D: https://beyondtype1.org/self-care-never-selfish-parents-kids-diabetes/
LOCAL ANN ARBOR MICHIGAN RESOURCES
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Diabetes support group: meets every other month. Call AA Endocrinology for info: 734-434-4430
Michigan Medicine T1 Diabetes support group: meets once per month. Call MEND clinic for info: 734-998-2475
Michigan Medicine T2 Diabetes support group: meets once per month. Call MEND clinic for info: 734-998-2475
Living Well with Illness Workshops: www.narrativedimensions.org. Call Janet Greenhut, MD for info: 734-730-1543
Ann Arbor Center for Eating Disorders: www.center4ed.org. Call 734-668-8585 for more info
LOCAL STATE OF MICHIGAN RESOURCES
Camp Midicha (Diabetes Camp for Children and Youth)
http://www.diabetessolut1ons.org/camp-midicha/
American Diabetes Association-Michigan Chapter
https://www.diabetes.org/community/local-offices/michigan
Juvenile Diabetes Research Fdn (JDRF) Michigan SE Chapter
https://www.jdrf.org/michiganeast/
Contact Leela for more information 734-904-0066 leelakausch@outlook.com