Cancer Therapists in Discovery Bay, CA
Relationships are critical for our survival in life. The quality of our relationships determine the quality of our lives. Such relationships, that are so important and yet at times seem so hard to achieve, include husband-wife, parent-child, teacher-student, and employer-employee or any other significant relationship. Our life journey can become complicated, however, we are much more in control of our lives than we realize. Taking more effective control means making better choices as you relate to others around you, as most of our struggles in life are a result of unsatisfying relationships.
Relationships are critical for our survival in life. The quality of our relationships determine the quality of our lives. Such relationships, that are so important and yet at times seem so hard to achieve, include husband-wife, parent-child, teacher-student, and employer-employee or any other significant relationship. Our life journey can become complicated, however, we are much more in control of our lives than we realize. Taking more effective control means making better choices as you relate to others around you, as most of our struggles in life are a result of unsatisfying relationships.
I am also a cancer survivor and have walked that path that you can only understand if you have been there.
We all hit bumps in the road that we feel unequipped to handle. If you are reading this, you are probably experiencing one of those now. I work with my clients to help them to navigate thorough life's challenges. I do not have a handy manual to offer simplistic answers for your life. What I do offer is to listen to you without judgment, to help you identify the obstacles that keep you from moving forward, to help you find internal resources, and to work with you to help you discover the answers that work for you. I can teach you to be more compassionate with yourself since being human is to struggle.
I am also a cancer survivor and have walked that path that you can only understand if you have been there.
We all hit bumps in the road that we feel unequipped to handle. If you are reading this, you are probably experiencing one of those now. I work with my clients to help them to navigate thorough life's challenges. I do not have a handy manual to offer simplistic answers for your life. What I do offer is to listen to you without judgment, to help you identify the obstacles that keep you from moving forward, to help you find internal resources, and to work with you to help you discover the answers that work for you. I can teach you to be more compassionate with yourself since being human is to struggle.
Relationships are a fact of life. We all live in relation to each other as spouses, children, parents & friends. Even in the best of these relationships, inevitably, problems occur. Often, we are able to resolve problems on our own. However, there are times when the help of an expert in relationships, such as a Marriage and Family Therapist, is needed to: *improve communications, *increase understanding in relationships, *resolve conflicts, *improve parenting skills,*relieve stress, depression, anxiety,*strengthen the bonds of relationships & gain a better understanding of one another.
Relationships are a fact of life. We all live in relation to each other as spouses, children, parents & friends. Even in the best of these relationships, inevitably, problems occur. Often, we are able to resolve problems on our own. However, there are times when the help of an expert in relationships, such as a Marriage and Family Therapist, is needed to: *improve communications, *increase understanding in relationships, *resolve conflicts, *improve parenting skills,*relieve stress, depression, anxiety,*strengthen the bonds of relationships & gain a better understanding of one another.
I will help you learn to appreciate your emotional identity through managing moods, thoughts, impulsiveness, reactivity, and harmful behaviors. I will help you strengthen or repair your relationships and build new ones. I'll help you cultivate confidence to ask for what you want, set boundaries with others, and navigate family issues. I can also teach you social skills if you feel out of place at work or school.
I will help you learn to appreciate your emotional identity through managing moods, thoughts, impulsiveness, reactivity, and harmful behaviors. I will help you strengthen or repair your relationships and build new ones. I'll help you cultivate confidence to ask for what you want, set boundaries with others, and navigate family issues. I can also teach you social skills if you feel out of place at work or school.
Bethany Meals, First Responder LMFT, LPCC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, CCTP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
The decision to take that first step in seeing a therapist can be a difficult one to make. I am here to support you in your journey with mental health. I have a passion for first responders and their families that stems from a lifelong personal connection to military, fire fighter, and law enforcement communities. These experiences have allowed important insight into the unique struggles that first responders and their families face. I also work with individuals and adolescents trying to navigate the chaos of life.
The decision to take that first step in seeing a therapist can be a difficult one to make. I am here to support you in your journey with mental health. I have a passion for first responders and their families that stems from a lifelong personal connection to military, fire fighter, and law enforcement communities. These experiences have allowed important insight into the unique struggles that first responders and their families face. I also work with individuals and adolescents trying to navigate the chaos of life.
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Change can come in the form of a life transition such as moving, a new job, grief and loss, or even a cancer diagnosis.
I have worked extensively in assisting adults experiencing a cancer diagnosis, supporting a loved one with cancer, facing life transitions, living with chronic illness or coping with grief. Personally, I have experienced cancer as a caregiver and as a patient. I also have experience with the LGBTQ+ population.
Change can come in the form of a life transition such as moving, a new job, grief and loss, or even a cancer diagnosis.
I have worked extensively in assisting adults experiencing a cancer diagnosis, supporting a loved one with cancer, facing life transitions, living with chronic illness or coping with grief. Personally, I have experienced cancer as a caregiver and as a patient. I also have experience with the LGBTQ+ population.
” 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!)
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.
Transitions leave us stuck, spinning, or rushing past endings we never processed. I help you slow down and meet what's happening in your body and mind with genuine curiosity, not fluffy positivity. Drawing on existential-humanism, somatic tools, and Buddhist philosophy, we'll access your inner wisdom to navigate change without spiritual bypassing. Expect compassionate directness and real work that supports the messy, beautiful process of becoming. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is also provided; ask me about it in our consult. Atheists and non-Buddhists are welcomed and honored.
Transitions leave us stuck, spinning, or rushing past endings we never processed. I help you slow down and meet what's happening in your body and mind with genuine curiosity, not fluffy positivity. Drawing on existential-humanism, somatic tools, and Buddhist philosophy, we'll access your inner wisdom to navigate change without spiritual bypassing. Expect compassionate directness and real work that supports the messy, beautiful process of becoming. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is also provided; ask me about it in our consult. Atheists and non-Buddhists are welcomed and honored.
You may be the person everyone leans on. The capable one. The thoughtful one. The one who keeps going.
And yet, something inside feels unsettled.
Perhaps you’re navigating grief, trauma, motherhood, relationship strain, burnout, or a life transition that has changed you.
I work with individuals who are ready for more than coping. More than talking in circles. More than surviving.
Together, we process what hurts, uncover what’s true, and create meaningful movement toward a life that feels more aligned, connected, and fully lived.
If you’re longing for deep support and real transformation, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
You may be the person everyone leans on. The capable one. The thoughtful one. The one who keeps going.
And yet, something inside feels unsettled.
Perhaps you’re navigating grief, trauma, motherhood, relationship strain, burnout, or a life transition that has changed you.
I work with individuals who are ready for more than coping. More than talking in circles. More than surviving.
Together, we process what hurts, uncover what’s true, and create meaningful movement toward a life that feels more aligned, connected, and fully lived.
If you’re longing for deep support and real transformation, I’d be honored to walk alongside 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.
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.
The clients that I work most effectively with are adult women and men facing challenges such as anxiety, cancer and chronic illnesses, infertility, life transitions, grief and loss, and stress.
My approach to therapy is both client-centered and solution-focused, as I tailor my treatment modalities to the individual needs of my clients. Some of the treatment modalities I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
The clients that I work most effectively with are adult women and men facing challenges such as anxiety, cancer and chronic illnesses, infertility, life transitions, grief and loss, and stress.
My approach to therapy is both client-centered and solution-focused, as I tailor my treatment modalities to the individual needs of my clients. Some of the treatment modalities I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Insight for Wellness Center- Caroline Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
San Ramon, CA 94583
I specialize in Anxiety, PTSD and Depression. I use CBT, NLP, compassion care and other eclectic methods to bring about positive and life long change. I have over 30 years of experience in Psychotherapy and counseling. Caroline also has a long history of working with Holocaust Survivors and their families providing education, support and counsel. One of Caroline’s passion and specialties are working with grief related issues and end of life. Her goal is to create mindfulness and meaning, helping families through the very sensitive and often difficult journey of life’s transitions.
I specialize in Anxiety, PTSD and Depression. I use CBT, NLP, compassion care and other eclectic methods to bring about positive and life long change. I have over 30 years of experience in Psychotherapy and counseling. Caroline also has a long history of working with Holocaust Survivors and their families providing education, support and counsel. One of Caroline’s passion and specialties are working with grief related issues and end of life. Her goal is to create mindfulness and meaning, helping families through the very sensitive and often difficult journey of life’s transitions.
Accessing hope, grounding, greater energy, and newfound peace are my specialities and passion, and I assist the patient to take charge in finding harmony and illuminating a vibrant life. Working creatively and eclectically, I emphasize psychophysiology and integrative modalities, the medical end of psychology in my practice, Lifetime Development in Pleasanton, California. Assessing carefully the unique strengths and needs of each child, adolescent, and adult who calls, my goal is to assist clients to become more masterful in their lives at every age. Using the lens of in-depth traditional psychotherapeutic knowledge, I aim for faster outcomes than those possible with "talk therapy" alone.
Accessing hope, grounding, greater energy, and newfound peace are my specialities and passion, and I assist the patient to take charge in finding harmony and illuminating a vibrant life. Working creatively and eclectically, I emphasize psychophysiology and integrative modalities, the medical end of psychology in my practice, Lifetime Development in Pleasanton, California. Assessing carefully the unique strengths and needs of each child, adolescent, and adult who calls, my goal is to assist clients to become more masterful in their lives at every age. Using the lens of in-depth traditional psychotherapeutic knowledge, I aim for faster outcomes than those possible with "talk therapy" alone.
Are you anxious, depressed and tired? Are you feeling emotional for no reason? Feeling disoriented and lonely? Questioning everything in your life? I help people to deeply listen inside and let their choices be based on what is true for them. While pain and emotions are part of being human, suffering can be minimized by allowing what is inside of us to be expressed and find acceptance in our experiences. I support you to move through trauma, anxiety, anger and depression to empowerment. Stress-management is part of the work and looking at communication with ourselves and others to have fulfilling relationships.
Are you anxious, depressed and tired? Are you feeling emotional for no reason? Feeling disoriented and lonely? Questioning everything in your life? I help people to deeply listen inside and let their choices be based on what is true for them. While pain and emotions are part of being human, suffering can be minimized by allowing what is inside of us to be expressed and find acceptance in our experiences. I support you to move through trauma, anxiety, anger and depression to empowerment. Stress-management is part of the work and looking at communication with ourselves and others to have fulfilling relationships.
My practice, the Center for Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology, PC, focuses on providing clients with the skills needed to reach their personal goals. With over 20 years of practice, across multiple settings, I have worked to address the needs of adults and adolescents with neurological disorders, disability, and chronic medical conditions. Prior to entering private practice, I served as Director of Rehabilitation Psychology/Neuropsychology at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, and I have engaged in extensive clinical research centered on evaluating outcomes and interventions for those affected by acquired brain injury.
My practice, the Center for Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology, PC, focuses on providing clients with the skills needed to reach their personal goals. With over 20 years of practice, across multiple settings, I have worked to address the needs of adults and adolescents with neurological disorders, disability, and chronic medical conditions. Prior to entering private practice, I served as Director of Rehabilitation Psychology/Neuropsychology at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, and I have engaged in extensive clinical research centered on evaluating outcomes and interventions for those affected by acquired brain injury.
If you or your child are struggling, it can be hard to know where to start. We work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, big emotions, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many of the families we see are looking for support not just for their child, but for how to feel more confident and effective as parents. We help make sense of what’s going on and create a clear, supportive path forward.
If you or your child are struggling, it can be hard to know where to start. We work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, big emotions, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many of the families we see are looking for support not just for their child, but for how to feel more confident and effective as parents. We help make sense of what’s going on and create a clear, supportive path forward.
Everyone encounters challenges in life. If you're navigating feelings of sadness, anxiety, loss, or undergoing transitions in health or in relationships, reaching out to a compassionate professional can provide clarity and relief. With over 25 years of experience, I offer a safe, confidential space where we can work together. I specialize in helping adults cope with stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and the complexities of life transitions.
Everyone encounters challenges in life. If you're navigating feelings of sadness, anxiety, loss, or undergoing transitions in health or in relationships, reaching out to a compassionate professional can provide clarity and relief. With over 25 years of experience, I offer a safe, confidential space where we can work together. I specialize in helping adults cope with stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and the complexities of life transitions.
Struggling with depression, anxiety, a major life transition or grief? Feeling stuck in therapy or unsure if it’s still helping? I offer a safe and inclusive space where you can explore your unique challenges and what tools may best support you. Whether navigating life transitions, understanding family dynamics, processing trauma, or even exploring the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy, I’m here to support you. If you’re seeking to deepen your self-understanding and heal from past experiences, let’s work together to find a path toward emotional wellness and fulfillment
Struggling with depression, anxiety, a major life transition or grief? Feeling stuck in therapy or unsure if it’s still helping? I offer a safe and inclusive space where you can explore your unique challenges and what tools may best support you. Whether navigating life transitions, understanding family dynamics, processing trauma, or even exploring the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy, I’m here to support you. If you’re seeking to deepen your self-understanding and heal from past experiences, let’s work together to find a path toward emotional wellness and fulfillment
Let's face it. Life is a juggling act between home, work, school, friends and family. Our bodies are bioenergetic systems geared for balance. When things go well, our energy flows and we feel good. When life happens and stress occurs, we can feel anxiety, depression and physical pain. We reach outside ourselves for relief when going inside is the answer. If you are ready for change and are committed to making that happen, please make an appointment today. My approach is wholistic and I use Energy Psychology (Tapping), Zen Buddhism and Mindfulness to achieve a client's goals.
Let's face it. Life is a juggling act between home, work, school, friends and family. Our bodies are bioenergetic systems geared for balance. When things go well, our energy flows and we feel good. When life happens and stress occurs, we can feel anxiety, depression and physical pain. We reach outside ourselves for relief when going inside is the answer. If you are ready for change and are committed to making that happen, please make an appointment today. My approach is wholistic and I use Energy Psychology (Tapping), Zen Buddhism and Mindfulness to achieve a client's goals.
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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.