Cancer Therapists in Danville, CA
I appreciate helping individuals and couples develop deeper relationships and find more joy in day to day living. Life can be tough. Good therapy offers support, a place to be heard, guidance, and sometimes a place to hear truths that you may not want to hear, but need to hear. I offer a supportive and direct approach to those needing help with sex and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, and addictions. I also have a special spot in my heart to support those who have dealt with loss, whether recently or many years ago. Therapy is a space to adapt, stretch, and grow.
I appreciate helping individuals and couples develop deeper relationships and find more joy in day to day living. Life can be tough. Good therapy offers support, a place to be heard, guidance, and sometimes a place to hear truths that you may not want to hear, but need to hear. I offer a supportive and direct approach to those needing help with sex and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, and addictions. I also have a special spot in my heart to support those who have dealt with loss, whether recently or many years ago. Therapy is a space to adapt, stretch, and grow.
When we feel stuck in our situation, it can create feelings of hopelessness. In addition to the many problems that complicate our daily lives such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, patients come to me with complex relationship issues including marital distress, divorce recovery, verbal & emotional abuse, loss of child, parent, or spouse. I approach therapy from a holistic perspective, to address the root problem, not just the symptoms. Like physical therapy, the goal is to get well and end treatment. I offer perspective on your experience, and provide clear, concise directions on meeting your treatment goals.
When we feel stuck in our situation, it can create feelings of hopelessness. In addition to the many problems that complicate our daily lives such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, patients come to me with complex relationship issues including marital distress, divorce recovery, verbal & emotional abuse, loss of child, parent, or spouse. I approach therapy from a holistic perspective, to address the root problem, not just the symptoms. Like physical therapy, the goal is to get well and end treatment. I offer perspective on your experience, and provide clear, concise directions on meeting your treatment goals.
When did being happy get so hard? Whether you’re struggling with relationship issues, feeling weighed down by responsibilities, or going through a major life transition, it can be easy to wonder if you’ll ever feel like ‘you’ again.
When did being happy get so hard? Whether you’re struggling with relationship issues, feeling weighed down by responsibilities, or going through a major life transition, it can be easy to wonder if you’ll ever feel like ‘you’ again.
Are you ready to begin your journey of healing? When we keep doing the same thing over and over, hoping for a different result it can be frustrating. It's one thing to see a cycle, but how to break it isn't easy and harder to do alone. Everyone deserves a chance to find peace in their lives and relationships. It can happen! I've worked for many years with parents, children, couples and individuals to change what isn't working and create a life that does work and is free of anxiety, stress, and anger.
Are you ready to begin your journey of healing? When we keep doing the same thing over and over, hoping for a different result it can be frustrating. It's one thing to see a cycle, but how to break it isn't easy and harder to do alone. Everyone deserves a chance to find peace in their lives and relationships. It can happen! I've worked for many years with parents, children, couples and individuals to change what isn't working and create a life that does work and is free of anxiety, stress, and anger.
One doesn't plan for a late in life divorce; the death of a spouse or becoming a caregiver to an elderly parent, spouse, or friend. These late life transitions have become common for people in their 50's and upwards - leaving many feeling alone, afraid, unsupported and inadequate. The need to "reinvent" and "redefine" who you are now can be paralyzing. As a therapist with an extensive background in grief and loss, we will explore the "unknown" together; define your strengths and personal goals; and remove barriers to finding meaning at any age.
One doesn't plan for a late in life divorce; the death of a spouse or becoming a caregiver to an elderly parent, spouse, or friend. These late life transitions have become common for people in their 50's and upwards - leaving many feeling alone, afraid, unsupported and inadequate. The need to "reinvent" and "redefine" who you are now can be paralyzing. As a therapist with an extensive background in grief and loss, we will explore the "unknown" together; define your strengths and personal goals; and remove barriers to finding meaning at any age.
Welcome to my practice. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice in Danville, CA. with over 32 years experience in offering mind-body-spirit psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups; and, a Level II trained EMDR practitioner. I have led groups for teens, men and sexual offenders and worked for Contra Costa County's Children's Protective Services for several years. In addition, I have taught developmental psychology and neuropsychology for the past 18 years at Diablo Valley College and John F. Kennedy University, and am an experienced workshop leader, coach and speaker.
Welcome to my practice. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice in Danville, CA. with over 32 years experience in offering mind-body-spirit psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups; and, a Level II trained EMDR practitioner. I have led groups for teens, men and sexual offenders and worked for Contra Costa County's Children's Protective Services for several years. In addition, I have taught developmental psychology and neuropsychology for the past 18 years at Diablo Valley College and John F. Kennedy University, and am an experienced workshop leader, coach and speaker.
My thoughts on therapy is that you have the internal guidance to thrive beyond your goals. Working with me will assist you in discovering that inner compass and build a stronger sense of self. My experience working in diverse settings with young adults & adults has focused on solidifying relationships & healing old attachment wounds. I specialize in short-term therapy as well addressing depression, anxiety and mood changes by building on skills in the face of challenges and overcome stressful life transitions. My hope is to guide you to feel balanced, healthier, and living in the present moment to experience a more fulfilled life.
My thoughts on therapy is that you have the internal guidance to thrive beyond your goals. Working with me will assist you in discovering that inner compass and build a stronger sense of self. My experience working in diverse settings with young adults & adults has focused on solidifying relationships & healing old attachment wounds. I specialize in short-term therapy as well addressing depression, anxiety and mood changes by building on skills in the face of challenges and overcome stressful life transitions. My hope is to guide you to feel balanced, healthier, and living in the present moment to experience a more fulfilled life.
Welcome. Human beings are complicated, which makes life both wonderful and painful at times. The beauty of therapy is that it can support anyone no matter what they are going through in life. I’m a Stanford Health and Cedars-Sinai medical center trained therapist, with 16 years mental health experience. I work with Adults, Adolescence, and Kids. I offer Individual therapy specializing in Medical Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Acute Stress, Phobias, Self-Esteem, Teen Athletic and Team Emotional Resiliency, Grief and Loss, Chronic Illness, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Career Challenges, and Marital Conflict.
Welcome. Human beings are complicated, which makes life both wonderful and painful at times. The beauty of therapy is that it can support anyone no matter what they are going through in life. I’m a Stanford Health and Cedars-Sinai medical center trained therapist, with 16 years mental health experience. I work with Adults, Adolescence, and Kids. I offer Individual therapy specializing in Medical Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Acute Stress, Phobias, Self-Esteem, Teen Athletic and Team Emotional Resiliency, Grief and Loss, Chronic Illness, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Career Challenges, and Marital Conflict.
Are you struggling with your crisis at work, with your family issues, or with unresolved early life traumas? I can help you identify your specific issues and emotional responses to them. Then, I can guide you to find the best solutions, co-create positive mindset so that you can manifest your most authentic and fulfilling life.
Are you struggling with your crisis at work, with your family issues, or with unresolved early life traumas? I can help you identify your specific issues and emotional responses to them. Then, I can guide you to find the best solutions, co-create positive mindset so that you can manifest your most authentic and fulfilling life.
My philosophy builds on unique strengths and sensitivities of each individual. Taking a supportive coaching role and utilizing a psychotherapeutic framework, I help clients develop and successfully execute their goals while developing a better understanding of social nuance in relationships and in the complex group dynamics of their home and work environments. My psychotherapy practice supports neurodivergent adults integrating their gifts amidst the challenges of great sensitivity and intelligence and is uniquely suited for midlife adults approaching transitions, relationship or career changes, birth, death and divorce.
My philosophy builds on unique strengths and sensitivities of each individual. Taking a supportive coaching role and utilizing a psychotherapeutic framework, I help clients develop and successfully execute their goals while developing a better understanding of social nuance in relationships and in the complex group dynamics of their home and work environments. My psychotherapy practice supports neurodivergent adults integrating their gifts amidst the challenges of great sensitivity and intelligence and is uniquely suited for midlife adults approaching transitions, relationship or career changes, birth, death and divorce.
If you feel lost and are struggling with issues like; life changes, feeling stuck, and depression, it can be difficult to know where to turn and how to get help. Maybe you feel like this more often than not, and it has become a new normal that you can't shake. What if there was a way for you to break out of this cycle? What if I could teach you to change your situation? As a Spanish speaking military spouse, student, professional, and mother, I’ve learned to successfully adjust to different cultures and new situations at any time. I can help you develop these skills too.
If you feel lost and are struggling with issues like; life changes, feeling stuck, and depression, it can be difficult to know where to turn and how to get help. Maybe you feel like this more often than not, and it has become a new normal that you can't shake. What if there was a way for you to break out of this cycle? What if I could teach you to change your situation? As a Spanish speaking military spouse, student, professional, and mother, I’ve learned to successfully adjust to different cultures and new situations at any time. I can help you develop these skills too.
You want your relationships — and your life — to feel more connected, grounded, and truly fulfilling. Yet, lately, you may feel distant from your partner, stuck in recurring arguments, or unsure how to navigate a major life change. Whether you're stepping into parenthood, shifting careers, facing an illness, or healing after a relationship rupture, you long to feel secure and confident about the next chapter. Life transitions can stir up powerful emotions and bring up old patterns, leaving you questioning your path, sense of self, or relationships.
You want your relationships — and your life — to feel more connected, grounded, and truly fulfilling. Yet, lately, you may feel distant from your partner, stuck in recurring arguments, or unsure how to navigate a major life change. Whether you're stepping into parenthood, shifting careers, facing an illness, or healing after a relationship rupture, you long to feel secure and confident about the next chapter. Life transitions can stir up powerful emotions and bring up old patterns, leaving you questioning your path, sense of self, or relationships.
Treehouse Family Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, NCC, RPT-S
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you looking for a safe, supportive space to heal and grow? At Treehouse Family Counseling Services in San Ramon, we’ve been helping children, teens, adults, couples, and families for over 30 years.
We specialize in play therapy, recognizing that children and teens express themselves best through pla and expressive arts.. Our clinicians also provide compassionate counseling for adults and families dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and relationship challenges.
Led by Mary Ruth Cross, LMFT, RPT-S, a nationally recognized counselor-educator and play therapy supervisor, sandtray and narcissistic abuse specialist.
Are you looking for a safe, supportive space to heal and grow? At Treehouse Family Counseling Services in San Ramon, we’ve been helping children, teens, adults, couples, and families for over 30 years.
We specialize in play therapy, recognizing that children and teens express themselves best through pla and expressive arts.. Our clinicians also provide compassionate counseling for adults and families dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and relationship challenges.
Led by Mary Ruth Cross, LMFT, RPT-S, a nationally recognized counselor-educator and play therapy supervisor, sandtray and narcissistic abuse specialist.
My name is Kitasha (Kia) Martin. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA-LCS 22861. I utilize supportive techniques to meet clients where they are and walk with them on the journey to healing. I support clients in addressing challenges with anger, depression, life transitions, adjustment to stressors, and conflicts within family of origin. My target population is aged 18+. I have expertise in working with clients identifying as LGBTQ.
My name is Kitasha (Kia) Martin. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA-LCS 22861. I utilize supportive techniques to meet clients where they are and walk with them on the journey to healing. I support clients in addressing challenges with anger, depression, life transitions, adjustment to stressors, and conflicts within family of origin. My target population is aged 18+. I have expertise in working with clients identifying as LGBTQ.
Are you constantly striving for perfection, putting others’ needs before your own, and feeling like you’re never quite enough? I specialize in helping overachievers, perfectionists, and people pleasers who struggle with these patterns, often rooted in childhood experiences where their emotional needs weren’t fully supported. Together, we’ll unpack the past, build healthy coping strategies, set boundaries without guilt, and create a life of balance, self-compassion, and purpose—free from burnout and emotional exhaustion
Are you constantly striving for perfection, putting others’ needs before your own, and feeling like you’re never quite enough? I specialize in helping overachievers, perfectionists, and people pleasers who struggle with these patterns, often rooted in childhood experiences where their emotional needs weren’t fully supported. Together, we’ll unpack the past, build healthy coping strategies, set boundaries without guilt, and create a life of balance, self-compassion, and purpose—free from burnout and emotional exhaustion
Do you find yourself repeatedly reacting to recurring emotional triggers; trapped in repetitive negative cycles in your relationships, or unable to figure out how to move forward to a more positive, secure bond with your partner? My warmth, humor and interactive style creates trust and safety to encourage and support you. Clients express that they feel relief from symptoms of stress, such a anxiety or depression, and experience feeling more emotional flexibility and balance.
Do you find yourself repeatedly reacting to recurring emotional triggers; trapped in repetitive negative cycles in your relationships, or unable to figure out how to move forward to a more positive, secure bond with your partner? My warmth, humor and interactive style creates trust and safety to encourage and support you. Clients express that they feel relief from symptoms of stress, such a anxiety or depression, and experience feeling more emotional flexibility and balance.
Hi, I’m Teri, co-founder of Behavioral Fitness in Walnut Creek, CA. I help people move through life's challenges- whether it's stress, burnout, feeling lost in transition, or struggling to care for yourself the way you care for everyone else- and come out the other side feeling clear, calm, and connected to what matters most.
Hi, I’m Teri, co-founder of Behavioral Fitness in Walnut Creek, CA. I help people move through life's challenges- whether it's stress, burnout, feeling lost in transition, or struggling to care for yourself the way you care for everyone else- and come out the other side feeling clear, calm, and connected to what matters most.
Katerina Rozakis - Insight Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCIM, DAPA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
A writer for Health & wellness, presenter, Cancer survivor&Board Member for HDCF Cancer Foundation.
I work with adults, couples and seniors. I use an integrative, narrative and Cognitive Therapeutic Approach. Living in the East Bay for 20+ years has allowed me to connect with the community and collaborate care with some of our finest health professionals. Insight Wellness Center is a beautiful healing space with passionate therapists who see patients and clients from 6 years old to 100+. I am an LCSW and a Dr. of Natural Health Sciences-Board Certified in Integrative Medicines. I offer Video conferencing/Telehealth Services and in office appointments.
A writer for Health & wellness, presenter, Cancer survivor&Board Member for HDCF Cancer Foundation.
I work with adults, couples and seniors. I use an integrative, narrative and Cognitive Therapeutic Approach. Living in the East Bay for 20+ years has allowed me to connect with the community and collaborate care with some of our finest health professionals. Insight Wellness Center is a beautiful healing space with passionate therapists who see patients and clients from 6 years old to 100+. I am an LCSW and a Dr. of Natural Health Sciences-Board Certified in Integrative Medicines. I offer Video conferencing/Telehealth Services and in office appointments.
Accepting New Clients.
Often, those who come to a therapist want to feel better, solve a problem, make sense of a past or current difficulty. Are you ready to learn to communicate or listen more effectively ? Do you want to enjoy more fulfilling relationships? Is stress interfering with you living your best life?
Accepting New Clients.
Often, those who come to a therapist want to feel better, solve a problem, make sense of a past or current difficulty. Are you ready to learn to communicate or listen more effectively ? Do you want to enjoy more fulfilling relationships? Is stress interfering with you living your best life?
I provide effective and meaningful therapy to adults and couples. My style is both interactive and warm, and I focus on maintaining a space that facilitates growth and understanding. I believe quality therapy has the potential to be a powerful tool in removing roadblocks put in place by trauma, stress, mental illness, and previously ingrained behavioral patterns. I will use my experience in combination with empathy and natural intuition to help you on your journey. I look forward to hearing from you.
I provide effective and meaningful therapy to adults and couples. My style is both interactive and warm, and I focus on maintaining a space that facilitates growth and understanding. I believe quality therapy has the potential to be a powerful tool in removing roadblocks put in place by trauma, stress, mental illness, and previously ingrained behavioral patterns. I will use my experience in combination with empathy and natural intuition to help you on your journey. I look forward to hearing from you.
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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.