Cancer Therapists in El Segundo, CA
Life is filled with challenges and there are many reasons why you may find yourself looking for support. I work collaboratively with my clients using somatic interventions and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while teaching easily practiced wellness skills that promote a sense of connection and well-being.
Life is filled with challenges and there are many reasons why you may find yourself looking for support. I work collaboratively with my clients using somatic interventions and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while teaching easily practiced wellness skills that promote a sense of connection and well-being.
We all need a little help from time to time to pull ourselves out of our...grief, trauma, depression, confusing thoughts, self criticism, intense feelings, and improve our relationship with ourselves and others. Helping ease your painful moments is the most important work we can accomplish together. We need someone to stand by us, support us, and teach us skills to use through the tough parts. Please give me a call today, we can see how to work together for a better quality of life.
We all need a little help from time to time to pull ourselves out of our...grief, trauma, depression, confusing thoughts, self criticism, intense feelings, and improve our relationship with ourselves and others. Helping ease your painful moments is the most important work we can accomplish together. We need someone to stand by us, support us, and teach us skills to use through the tough parts. Please give me a call today, we can see how to work together for a better quality of life.
Transformative HEALING begins only when we graciously surrender to the knowing that we and only we can uniquely heal ourselves. Identifying, dissolving, and eliminating the causality of unhealthy thoughts, beliefs, negative internal dialogues that perpetuates unhappiness & suffering. Forgiveness releasing emotional baggage of those who have physically, emotionally, or psychologically harmed us is the ultimate healing. Believe in the knowing nothing can stop or hinder our WILL and desire to heal our magnificent, marvelous, and loving selves. YOUR DIVINE, creators, sustainers of peace, happiness, joy, & LOVE we deservingly desire!!!
Transformative HEALING begins only when we graciously surrender to the knowing that we and only we can uniquely heal ourselves. Identifying, dissolving, and eliminating the causality of unhealthy thoughts, beliefs, negative internal dialogues that perpetuates unhappiness & suffering. Forgiveness releasing emotional baggage of those who have physically, emotionally, or psychologically harmed us is the ultimate healing. Believe in the knowing nothing can stop or hinder our WILL and desire to heal our magnificent, marvelous, and loving selves. YOUR DIVINE, creators, sustainers of peace, happiness, joy, & LOVE we deservingly desire!!!
I enjoy working with individuals and families, helping them to be the best version of themselves. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. If you desire to be in control of your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being... Let's work together to set and achieve goals, build healthy coping skills, and develop practical solutions that can empower you in your daily living. My Motto: Be the “BOSS” of your life, so you can be the best version of yourself.
I enjoy working with individuals and families, helping them to be the best version of themselves. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. If you desire to be in control of your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being... Let's work together to set and achieve goals, build healthy coping skills, and develop practical solutions that can empower you in your daily living. My Motto: Be the “BOSS” of your life, so you can be the best version of yourself.
Therapy is a great opportunity to learn more about authentic, effective communication that can improve your relationships, including with yourself! It can also be helpful in dealing with change, unresolved issues, strengths-building, and creative process. Feeling heard by someone caring in a calm, judgment-free zone can go a really long way.
My clients are individual adults, couples, and teens and often work with anxiety and depression, unresolved issues, life transitions, and relationships. Therapy can sometimes be challenging, yet can also offer relief from symptoms, useful tools, and inspiration for new possibilities.
Therapy is a great opportunity to learn more about authentic, effective communication that can improve your relationships, including with yourself! It can also be helpful in dealing with change, unresolved issues, strengths-building, and creative process. Feeling heard by someone caring in a calm, judgment-free zone can go a really long way.
My clients are individual adults, couples, and teens and often work with anxiety and depression, unresolved issues, life transitions, and relationships. Therapy can sometimes be challenging, yet can also offer relief from symptoms, useful tools, and inspiration for new possibilities.
You are good at your job. You hold yourself to a high standard. You are excellent at managing other people's problems. Perhaps everything is still working, at least on paper, but something seems off. Maybe it's your relationship, or how you feel about your work, or a distance has grown between you and the people you care about. It feels like you have been managing it mostly alone, and you are starting to wonder how long that is sustainable. I work with individuals and couples who are under real pressure and are ready to think carefully about what is not working and why.
You are good at your job. You hold yourself to a high standard. You are excellent at managing other people's problems. Perhaps everything is still working, at least on paper, but something seems off. Maybe it's your relationship, or how you feel about your work, or a distance has grown between you and the people you care about. It feels like you have been managing it mostly alone, and you are starting to wonder how long that is sustainable. I work with individuals and couples who are under real pressure and are ready to think carefully about what is not working and why.
Life keeps rolling on whether we experience depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or conflicts with your loved ones. Getting yourself unstuck can be quite frustrating. For some, the challenge can create feelings of despair and hopelessness. But you can create a life that’s meaningful. Together we will collaborate on building on your existing strengths and create a new, purposeful, and worthwhile future.
Life keeps rolling on whether we experience depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or conflicts with your loved ones. Getting yourself unstuck can be quite frustrating. For some, the challenge can create feelings of despair and hopelessness. But you can create a life that’s meaningful. Together we will collaborate on building on your existing strengths and create a new, purposeful, and worthwhile future.
I enjoyed very much my post licensure work at a family institute. Whether working with a child, an adolescent, an adult, a dyad or the whole family, I will initially focus on the person suffering the most. Based on the presenting symptom, I may do brief crisis intervention to stabilize a situation until an individual's underlying issue has been crystallized. The life issue causing depression, anxiety, and fears will then be addressed in more depth. My approach is to assist people in their own healing, maximizing on their own strengths and resources.
I enjoyed very much my post licensure work at a family institute. Whether working with a child, an adolescent, an adult, a dyad or the whole family, I will initially focus on the person suffering the most. Based on the presenting symptom, I may do brief crisis intervention to stabilize a situation until an individual's underlying issue has been crystallized. The life issue causing depression, anxiety, and fears will then be addressed in more depth. My approach is to assist people in their own healing, maximizing on their own strengths and resources.
I can help you with loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma past and present, ADHD, acute and post-traumatic stress, life transitions and stressors, and so much more. I meet you where you're at with warmth, sensitivity, and compassion, being mindful to let you set the pace of your therapy. My clients have reported feeling immediate relief and hope after their first session with me and steady progress as they continue, experiencing the lessening of distressing symptoms and negative feelings and an improvement in their relationships and functioning across life areas. I see adults and couples.
I can help you with loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma past and present, ADHD, acute and post-traumatic stress, life transitions and stressors, and so much more. I meet you where you're at with warmth, sensitivity, and compassion, being mindful to let you set the pace of your therapy. My clients have reported feeling immediate relief and hope after their first session with me and steady progress as they continue, experiencing the lessening of distressing symptoms and negative feelings and an improvement in their relationships and functioning across life areas. I see adults and couples.
Beginning therapy can feel daunting. I provide a safe and secure place for you to feel comfortable and begin to gently explore what's keeping you stuck or feeling hopeless. I believe that empathy, acceptance and authenticity are the the keys to building a trusting therapist-client relationship. Together we will explore patterns that are no longer working for you, or preventing you from personal growth and healing. I am passionate about embarking on your personal journey of self awareness. I draw on a variety of orientations including Emotion Focused, CBT, and psychodynamic theories and practice in order to meet each client's needs.
Beginning therapy can feel daunting. I provide a safe and secure place for you to feel comfortable and begin to gently explore what's keeping you stuck or feeling hopeless. I believe that empathy, acceptance and authenticity are the the keys to building a trusting therapist-client relationship. Together we will explore patterns that are no longer working for you, or preventing you from personal growth and healing. I am passionate about embarking on your personal journey of self awareness. I draw on a variety of orientations including Emotion Focused, CBT, and psychodynamic theories and practice in order to meet each client's needs.
Are you worried that if your relationship doesn’t improve soon it may end? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to be happy? Are you struggling with constant worry? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. And I know this is hard. You’ve likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. But I’m so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here.
Are you worried that if your relationship doesn’t improve soon it may end? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to be happy? Are you struggling with constant worry? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. And I know this is hard. You’ve likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. But I’m so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here.
Marisa Faynsod
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
***I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS****** Uncertainty can bring up our unresolved issues and fear can keep us paralyzed. I can help you manage these feelings. Together we can identify what you can control and create concrete ways to overcome emotions that cause distress.
***I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS****** Uncertainty can bring up our unresolved issues and fear can keep us paralyzed. I can help you manage these feelings. Together we can identify what you can control and create concrete ways to overcome emotions that cause distress.
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I have expansive experience on a personal level working with cancer survivors and their caregivers.
Hello! I am excited to be able to meet you and get to know you and your story. I enjoy working with both children and adults in a variety of different situations. I have knowledge in a variety of topics including people experiencing anxiety, PTSD, agoraphobia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, schizoaffective disorder, and more.
I have expansive experience on a personal level working with cancer survivors and their caregivers.
Hello! I am excited to be able to meet you and get to know you and your story. I enjoy working with both children and adults in a variety of different situations. I have knowledge in a variety of topics including people experiencing anxiety, PTSD, agoraphobia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, schizoaffective disorder, and more.
I specialize in supporting adults facing cancer and other serious or chronic illnesses.
I help adults & families navigate the emotional impact of cancer and other chronic or terminal illnesses. I facilitate California's End of Life Option Act and help people cope through change, loss, and uncertainty. Whether we’re working through grief, anxiety, burnout, or overwhelm, my goal is to help clients find clarity, meaning, and emotional balance.
I specialize in supporting adults facing cancer and other serious or chronic illnesses.
I help adults & families navigate the emotional impact of cancer and other chronic or terminal illnesses. I facilitate California's End of Life Option Act and help people cope through change, loss, and uncertainty. Whether we’re working through grief, anxiety, burnout, or overwhelm, my goal is to help clients find clarity, meaning, and emotional balance.
I work with individuals, couples, and families using specialized training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, reproductive mental health, cancer-related issues, and gender and sexuality.
We humans have multiple complexities that, when not heard and understood, can cause distress, pain, and even trauma. By being curious about your complexities together, we can both address your immediate distress and help you understand yourself more holistically, creating opportunities for sustainable healing and change. Complexities that we may explore in our work include your presenting concerns; intersecting identities; relationships with yourself, others, and the systems you exist in; life transitions and losses; acute and complex trauma(s); unwanted coping behaviors; or any combination of the above.
I work with individuals, couples, and families using specialized training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, reproductive mental health, cancer-related issues, and gender and sexuality.
We humans have multiple complexities that, when not heard and understood, can cause distress, pain, and even trauma. By being curious about your complexities together, we can both address your immediate distress and help you understand yourself more holistically, creating opportunities for sustainable healing and change. Complexities that we may explore in our work include your presenting concerns; intersecting identities; relationships with yourself, others, and the systems you exist in; life transitions and losses; acute and complex trauma(s); unwanted coping behaviors; or any combination of the above.
My work has centered on helping people impacted by cancer, chronic illness, grief, and unexpected life transitions.
My approach is tailored to each person I meet. I use client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy within a safe, calm, and judgment-free environment. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and equipped with tools that create space for healing and growth.
My work has centered on helping people impacted by cancer, chronic illness, grief, and unexpected life transitions.
My approach is tailored to each person I meet. I use client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy within a safe, calm, and judgment-free environment. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and equipped with tools that create space for healing and growth.
Dianne Porchia is featured in HEAL Documentary film for her successful healing work with advance stage cancer client who remains cancer free following a stage IV colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2013.
My unique approach includes somatic dialogue, inner child healing work, transforming an inner saboteur voice into an inner ally to support your goals for health, wellness, happiness, peace, relationship, professional success and spiritual connection, sacred anger work, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), meditation, heart-soul-centered communication skills
Dianne Porchia is featured in HEAL Documentary film for her successful healing work with advance stage cancer client who remains cancer free following a stage IV colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2013.
My unique approach includes somatic dialogue, inner child healing work, transforming an inner saboteur voice into an inner ally to support your goals for health, wellness, happiness, peace, relationship, professional success and spiritual connection, sacred anger work, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), meditation, heart-soul-centered communication skills
I have experience working with individuals who struggle with medical conditions such as autoimmune disorders (Hashimoto's, Celiac disease), gastrointestinal issues (IBD, IBS), kidney disease, chronic pain, and cancer.
My services include individual, couples therapy, and psychological testing, with a focus in ADHD evaluations and neuropsychological evaluations.
Specialty areas:
Anxiety/stress/performance anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Adjustment/Life transitions
Substance use
Medical conditions (e.g., chronic pain, gastrointestinal diseases)
Assessment/psychological testing
I have experience working with individuals who struggle with medical conditions such as autoimmune disorders (Hashimoto's, Celiac disease), gastrointestinal issues (IBD, IBS), kidney disease, chronic pain, and cancer.
My services include individual, couples therapy, and psychological testing, with a focus in ADHD evaluations and neuropsychological evaluations.
Specialty areas:
Anxiety/stress/performance anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Adjustment/Life transitions
Substance use
Medical conditions (e.g., chronic pain, gastrointestinal diseases)
Assessment/psychological testing
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 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.
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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.