Cancer Therapists in Belvedere Tiburon, CA
Lauren Doumakes Isaacson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, MBA
2 Endorsed
Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
I am a licensed clinical therapist. I work with adults and adolescents in individual, family and group therapy settings. I treat a variety of conditions from stress management and everyday life issues and personal relationships, to more severe problems such as depression and anxiety. I work within a collaborative holistic model, and approach each problem in relation to the individual's larger life situation, focusing on individual strengths and experiences. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities from insight oriented family of origin work to cognitive and dialectic behavioral therapies and other approaches as appropriate.
I am a licensed clinical therapist. I work with adults and adolescents in individual, family and group therapy settings. I treat a variety of conditions from stress management and everyday life issues and personal relationships, to more severe problems such as depression and anxiety. I work within a collaborative holistic model, and approach each problem in relation to the individual's larger life situation, focusing on individual strengths and experiences. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities from insight oriented family of origin work to cognitive and dialectic behavioral therapies and other approaches as appropriate.
If you are looking for ways to heal from past hurts, create a life worth living, or are dealing with anxiety, stress, or life transitions, I can offer you support and skills to help lessen your pain and make you more effective in moving your life forward. You may also be dealing with trauma and, with focused trauma therapy, I can help you find a greater sense of calm. If you are in a couple, and hoping to improve your connection and communication, deal with past hurts, or simply to be more loving to one another, we can work together to create a stronger relationship.
If you are looking for ways to heal from past hurts, create a life worth living, or are dealing with anxiety, stress, or life transitions, I can offer you support and skills to help lessen your pain and make you more effective in moving your life forward. You may also be dealing with trauma and, with focused trauma therapy, I can help you find a greater sense of calm. If you are in a couple, and hoping to improve your connection and communication, deal with past hurts, or simply to be more loving to one another, we can work together to create a stronger relationship.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Perhaps you’re managing anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, or adjusting after a hospitalization and need steady support without feeling judged or rushed. You want a therapist who is honest, grounded, and willing to gently challenge you while still holding compassion. My approach is direct and supportive, focused on helping you feel safe enough to do deep work and motivated enough to move forward. Together, we work toward stability, clarity, and meaningful change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Perhaps you’re managing anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, or adjusting after a hospitalization and need steady support without feeling judged or rushed. You want a therapist who is honest, grounded, and willing to gently challenge you while still holding compassion. My approach is direct and supportive, focused on helping you feel safe enough to do deep work and motivated enough to move forward. Together, we work toward stability, clarity, and meaningful change.
My therapeutic intention is to cultivate a safe and supportive space for clients to connect with themselves and express their deepest truths in order to foster personal growth, healing, and self awareness. Together, we will sort through difficult emotions, major life changes, past trauma, negative belief patterns, work stress, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and any other issue that is leaving you feeling stuck, distressed, or not like yourself. We will explore the roots of what is going on, implement tools to promote balance and resilience, process unresolved trauma, and learn how to be more loving to yourself and others.
My therapeutic intention is to cultivate a safe and supportive space for clients to connect with themselves and express their deepest truths in order to foster personal growth, healing, and self awareness. Together, we will sort through difficult emotions, major life changes, past trauma, negative belief patterns, work stress, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and any other issue that is leaving you feeling stuck, distressed, or not like yourself. We will explore the roots of what is going on, implement tools to promote balance and resilience, process unresolved trauma, and learn how to be more loving to yourself and others.
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I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping adults diagnosed with or otherwise touched by cancer.
I'm an Oncology-trained therapist certified by the Board of Oncology Social Work (OSW-C) and have many years of experience supporting clients in all phases of the cancer journey. I help clients learn skills to reduce anxiety, stress and depression and to feel confident and empowered as they navigate treatment, the healthcare system and daily life.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping adults diagnosed with or otherwise touched by cancer.
I'm an Oncology-trained therapist certified by the Board of Oncology Social Work (OSW-C) and have many years of experience supporting clients in all phases of the cancer journey. I help clients learn skills to reduce anxiety, stress and depression and to feel confident and empowered as they navigate treatment, the healthcare system and daily life.
My specialty areas are pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, and cancer support.
I integrate somatic work to help you reconnect with your body and ease physical manifestations of grief, while narrative therapy offers a space for you to reexamine your story in a way that supports healing. With DBT, we work on building mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance so you can regain a sense of balance.
My specialty areas are pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, and cancer support.
I integrate somatic work to help you reconnect with your body and ease physical manifestations of grief, while narrative therapy offers a space for you to reexamine your story in a way that supports healing. With DBT, we work on building mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance so you can regain a sense of balance.
I’m a telehealth therapist with over 10 years of experience helping people navigate PTSD, cancer, grief, chronic stress, and burnout.
I help people heal patterns rooted in early experiences—self-protections, negative beliefs, and frozen patterns that hold them back. Your needs are unique, and there isn't a cookie-cutter approach that will work. I focus on connection and attunement, and bring in several therapy modalities that shed light, connect to meaning, and shift out of stuckness.
I’m a telehealth therapist with over 10 years of experience helping people navigate PTSD, cancer, grief, chronic stress, and burnout.
I help people heal patterns rooted in early experiences—self-protections, negative beliefs, and frozen patterns that hold them back. Your needs are unique, and there isn't a cookie-cutter approach that will work. I focus on connection and attunement, and bring in several therapy modalities that shed light, connect to meaning, and shift out of stuckness.
" I specialize in working with adults and teens facing life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, Cancer, chronic illnesses, depression, and anxiety.
I currently have a private practice in Marin County. Previously, I worked as a therapist at Hospice by The Bay, Cancer Support Community, and Well Clinic.
" I specialize in working with adults and teens facing life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, Cancer, chronic illnesses, depression, and anxiety.
I currently have a private practice in Marin County. Previously, I worked as a therapist at Hospice by The Bay, Cancer Support Community, and Well Clinic.
Therapy can lead to better relationships and more ease in our lives. I specialize in working with trauma, grief, and living with illness whether its chronic or acute. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate their lives and relationships, striving to create and hold space for people to express their authentic truths and all of who they are.
Therapy can lead to better relationships and more ease in our lives. I specialize in working with trauma, grief, and living with illness whether its chronic or acute. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate their lives and relationships, striving to create and hold space for people to express their authentic truths and all of who they are.
I am nationally board certified in palliative care and work with people experiencing many different types of health concerns (e.g. cancer, stroke, ALS, Parkinsons, dementia, MS, MD, heart or lung disease, injury) as well as with loved ones.
As either a patient or caregiver, coping with illness, injury, disability, or medical trauma can be quite the challenge. It forever affects how we view ourselves, our bodies, our relationships, and how our lives were “supposed” to go. These experiences are also impacted by everything else we have been through in our lives. Each of us will inevitably experience being a care-giver or a care-recipient, and specialized therapeutic support can help you navigate the specific difficulties that illness or any health issues present. At any age, stage, or severity of illness or injury, cultivating resilience is possible. You aren't alone.
I am nationally board certified in palliative care and work with people experiencing many different types of health concerns (e.g. cancer, stroke, ALS, Parkinsons, dementia, MS, MD, heart or lung disease, injury) as well as with loved ones.
As either a patient or caregiver, coping with illness, injury, disability, or medical trauma can be quite the challenge. It forever affects how we view ourselves, our bodies, our relationships, and how our lives were “supposed” to go. These experiences are also impacted by everything else we have been through in our lives. Each of us will inevitably experience being a care-giver or a care-recipient, and specialized therapeutic support can help you navigate the specific difficulties that illness or any health issues present. At any age, stage, or severity of illness or injury, cultivating resilience is possible. You aren't alone.
Cancer Coaching (see website).
Psychotherapy offers a unique relationship which the client uses to work through the issues hidden to conscious awareness. Trauma is absorbed by the very cells of one's body, making itself known through non-verbal signs like images or symptoms. We follow those signs to uncover what is hidden.
Cancer Coaching (see website).
Psychotherapy offers a unique relationship which the client uses to work through the issues hidden to conscious awareness. Trauma is absorbed by the very cells of one's body, making itself known through non-verbal signs like images or symptoms. We follow those signs to uncover what is hidden.
I work with cancer patients and their partners.
I work with sensitivity and compassion to create a safe environment in which issues can be explored. I de-mystify the therapeutic process in order to help you maximize your efforts to create the life you wish to have. I help you to discover the unique person you are, whether you are a professional, an artist, a parent, or a couple. Whether your challenge is situational, chronic, or acute, my goal is to help you learn how to create a more fulfilled life and enrich your relationships. I work deeply and pragmatically, so that you gain both insight, development, growth and practical knowledge.
I work with cancer patients and their partners.
I work with sensitivity and compassion to create a safe environment in which issues can be explored. I de-mystify the therapeutic process in order to help you maximize your efforts to create the life you wish to have. I help you to discover the unique person you are, whether you are a professional, an artist, a parent, or a couple. Whether your challenge is situational, chronic, or acute, my goal is to help you learn how to create a more fulfilled life and enrich your relationships. I work deeply and pragmatically, so that you gain both insight, development, growth and practical knowledge.
I also specialize in working with women experiencing the cancer journey, trauma, and survivorship after treatment, including practical and emotional support.
I draw from techniques in CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-focused, trauma-informed and insight-oriented therapies, but always adapt my approach to fit your unique needs and goals. I specialize in evidenced based techniques to help address and manage stress, burnout, sleep issues, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem.
I also specialize in working with women experiencing the cancer journey, trauma, and survivorship after treatment, including practical and emotional support.
I draw from techniques in CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-focused, trauma-informed and insight-oriented therapies, but always adapt my approach to fit your unique needs and goals. I specialize in evidenced based techniques to help address and manage stress, burnout, sleep issues, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem.
I know life can feel overwhelming, and it's okay to seek help. You may be navigating intense emotions like anxiety or depression, or experiencing strain in your relationships. Perhaps you're adjusting to significant life changes or healing from past hurts. Whatever you're going through, I'm here for you, offering a compassionate, judgment-free space where your voice matters. Together, we can work through these challenges, creating a personalized plan to find balance, build coping strategies, and strengthen your relationships. Let's work together to nurture the resilience and positive change you deserve in your life.
I know life can feel overwhelming, and it's okay to seek help. You may be navigating intense emotions like anxiety or depression, or experiencing strain in your relationships. Perhaps you're adjusting to significant life changes or healing from past hurts. Whatever you're going through, I'm here for you, offering a compassionate, judgment-free space where your voice matters. Together, we can work through these challenges, creating a personalized plan to find balance, build coping strategies, and strengthen your relationships. Let's work together to nurture the resilience and positive change you deserve in your life.
I have ample experience working with anxiety, life adjustments, cancer, and grief/loss.
I look at the whole person when approaching care. Drawing on trauma-informed principles and evidence-based techniques, I am always mindful of the impact of your past on present day struggles. Doing so allows us to resolve underlying issues that impact your well being. Your mental health is a collective experience and together we will approach it as such.
I have ample experience working with anxiety, life adjustments, cancer, and grief/loss.
I look at the whole person when approaching care. Drawing on trauma-informed principles and evidence-based techniques, I am always mindful of the impact of your past on present day struggles. Doing so allows us to resolve underlying issues that impact your well being. Your mental health is a collective experience and together we will approach it as such.
For the times you feel you have thoughts and feelings you cannot share with anyone, meeting with a therapist offers a contained space to reveal these parts of yourself. In my office, there is no right way to be in therapy. You are not the only person who might feel like a fraud in your own life.The unending thoughts about yourself or your life that are not so kind can stop. I welcome the full expression of the complexity of your emotions and experience.
For the times you feel you have thoughts and feelings you cannot share with anyone, meeting with a therapist offers a contained space to reveal these parts of yourself. In my office, there is no right way to be in therapy. You are not the only person who might feel like a fraud in your own life.The unending thoughts about yourself or your life that are not so kind can stop. I welcome the full expression of the complexity of your emotions and experience.
” Or maybe you or someone close to you are trying to navigate big change -a diagnosis of cancer or other serious illness, a significant loss or something else that has your mind racing at night and waking up each morning full of worry.
Hi-I’m Ilana. I strive to create a warm and non-judgmental space where you can feel deeply seen and understood. My style is warm and relational while always being real with you. We will work together to find ways to release worry/fear/trauma from the mind and body (Brainspotting is an incredible healing modality to try out!)
” Or maybe you or someone close to you are trying to navigate big change -a diagnosis of cancer or other serious illness, a significant loss or something else that has your mind racing at night and waking up each morning full of worry.
Hi-I’m Ilana. I strive to create a warm and non-judgmental space where you can feel deeply seen and understood. My style is warm and relational while always being real with you. We will work together to find ways to release worry/fear/trauma from the mind and body (Brainspotting is an incredible healing modality to try out!)
Maryellen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MT-BC
San Francisco, CA 94134
Waitlist for new clients
I also have specialized training in helping individuals dealing with cancer, chronic illness, and terminal illness.
I practice with an integrative treatment approach to therapy, tailoring my approach to each individual. My core focus combines person-centered, psychodynamic, and strengths-based frameworks. Additionally, I incorporate modalities such as mindfulness, guided meditation, breathing exercises, and music therapy interventions when appropriate.
I also have specialized training in helping individuals dealing with cancer, chronic illness, and terminal illness.
I practice with an integrative treatment approach to therapy, tailoring my approach to each individual. My core focus combines person-centered, psychodynamic, and strengths-based frameworks. Additionally, I incorporate modalities such as mindfulness, guided meditation, breathing exercises, and music therapy interventions when appropriate.
I often work with clients who have experienced chronic illness, cancer, or are grieving; however, my experience extends to anxiety, trauma, women's issues, and life transitions as well.
I have been a pediatric hematology/ oncology/ BMT nurse for nearly a decade. On so many days, I found myself wishing there was so much more that I could do to support my beloved patients and families… so I became a therapist! My goal is to be able to use my foundation as a nurse to serve my clients as a therapist, focusing on the mind-body connection. I want to stand alongside you in your therapy process, encouraging you to reframe and think differently about your perspectives and providing a compassionate and empathetic person to process hard things with.
I often work with clients who have experienced chronic illness, cancer, or are grieving; however, my experience extends to anxiety, trauma, women's issues, and life transitions as well.
I have been a pediatric hematology/ oncology/ BMT nurse for nearly a decade. On so many days, I found myself wishing there was so much more that I could do to support my beloved patients and families… so I became a therapist! My goal is to be able to use my foundation as a nurse to serve my clients as a therapist, focusing on the mind-body connection. I want to stand alongside you in your therapy process, encouraging you to reframe and think differently about your perspectives and providing a compassionate and empathetic person to process hard things with.
My areas of clinical expertise include breast and gynecological cancers, lung cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, and organ transplant.
Is a chronic or serious illness impacting your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, adjustment to illness, uncertainty, role changes, loss, or depression? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or isolated in your experience? I can help you. I help clients navigate the impact that illness has on all areas of their lives. Please note that I am part of the Compassionate Integrative Counseling Group. Our group consists of three seasoned therapists who specialize in working with patients, caregivers, and loved ones around the complexities of serious illness.
My areas of clinical expertise include breast and gynecological cancers, lung cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, and organ transplant.
Is a chronic or serious illness impacting your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, adjustment to illness, uncertainty, role changes, loss, or depression? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or isolated in your experience? I can help you. I help clients navigate the impact that illness has on all areas of their lives. Please note that I am part of the Compassionate Integrative Counseling Group. Our group consists of three seasoned therapists who specialize in working with patients, caregivers, and loved ones around the complexities of serious illness.
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Cancer Therapists
How does cancer affect mental health?
A cancer diagnosis is a major life event that can significantly influence the mental health of any individual. Being diagnosed with cancer often introduces a sense of uncertainty about the future, which can cause clients to experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and significant distress. Many cancer patients may also worry about the toll that their diagnosis may have on their family, their physical health, their job, and their financial situation. The compounding of such stressors can also decrease mental health in clients and may lead to additional symptoms that can influence mental health, such as sleeping difficulties or social withdrawal.
What is the best psychological therapy for cancer patients?
The best type of psychological therapy for cancer patients is highly dependent on the needs of the individual. The therapy type that a client benefits from may also depend on what stage of the cancer journey they are in. Recently diagnosed cancer patients, for instance, may benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which can help clients develop skills to manage the emotional distress that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Alternatively, cancer patients further along in their journey may benefit from therapies like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or other forms of mindfulness therapy to help manage symptoms or physical pain associated with treatment. Clients may also consider group therapy, which offers cancer patients an opportunity to receive support from other individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Are there any risks or drawbacks in going to therapy while dealing with cancer?
Although attending therapy while dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be helpful, one major concern for cancer patients can be the financial cost of seeking therapy. Many therapists are out-of-network, meaning they do not accept insurance, and thus clients are expected to pay the entirety of the session fee. Since many cancer patients may be out of work as a result of their diagnosis or cancer treatment regimen, the costs of therapy sessions can be substantial. Luckily, many cancer centers and local clinics may offer free or substantially reduced-cost counseling services to cancer patients and their families. In addition, cancer patients may be eligible for grants or other forms of funding from local agencies and nonprofits to seek therapy for their cancer diagnosis. Such opportunities can be very helpful for cancer patients, as they allow clients to obtain the benefits of therapy without the financial strain.
How long does cancer therapy typically last?
The length of cancer therapy depends on the needs of each client. In some cases, cancer patients may only require therapeutic support during the period following their initial diagnosis—to help manage the uncertainty and shock of a cancer diagnosis. In other cases, clients may choose to receive therapy throughout their treatment, and even following, their cancer journey. Pursuing therapy for a longer period of time can help clients develop a deeper relationship with their therapist and provide opportunity to process the challenges presented by cancer treatment, such as physical pain, and challenges associated with cancer survivorship, such as ongoing identity concerns, physical limitations, or relationship challenges.