Cancer Therapists in Hollywood, CA
Are you feeling lost, unmotivated, and like nothing seems to be working?
Or are you a parent struggling to communicate with your kid?
Or are you in a relationship where you are not feeling heard?
Things can get better for you. Trust me on this!
Hi! I’m Michelle Webber, a high energy, licensed Therapist, Addiction Specialist and Life Coach with over 25 years of experience in Los Angeles. It takes courage to go forward, to harness your power within. We will work together to help you find a sense of peace and acceptance while you move forward in your life. Tell me your inner most fears, dreams, and goals. Nothing will shock me.
Are you feeling lost, unmotivated, and like nothing seems to be working?
Or are you a parent struggling to communicate with your kid?
Or are you in a relationship where you are not feeling heard?
Things can get better for you. Trust me on this!
Hi! I’m Michelle Webber, a high energy, licensed Therapist, Addiction Specialist and Life Coach with over 25 years of experience in Los Angeles. It takes courage to go forward, to harness your power within. We will work together to help you find a sense of peace and acceptance while you move forward in your life. Tell me your inner most fears, dreams, and goals. Nothing will shock me.
If you’ve always felt like an outsider, black sheep, or one who doesn’t quite fit, you’re not alone. Maybe you struggle with anxiety, numbness, overwhelm or reactivity without understanding why, where it comes from or how to manage it. These patterns often have roots in past experiences, the external systems that formed you and how you learned to adapt. I aim to help clients make sense of their experiences, feel more grounded and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels real and sustainable.
If you’ve always felt like an outsider, black sheep, or one who doesn’t quite fit, you’re not alone. Maybe you struggle with anxiety, numbness, overwhelm or reactivity without understanding why, where it comes from or how to manage it. These patterns often have roots in past experiences, the external systems that formed you and how you learned to adapt. I aim to help clients make sense of their experiences, feel more grounded and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels real and sustainable.
Welcome! If you’ve always felt like your brain is running a different operating system than everyone else’s, you’re in the right place. I work with people who feel life deeply. Whether it's sensory overload, energy swings, or the burnout of trying to be "normal," we’ll work on building a life that makes sense to you. My approach is neuro-affirming; I don't want to "fix" how your brain works. Whether you already have a diagnosis or are just starting to explore, I’m here to help. Let’s focus on shedding the weight of expectations and creating a daily reality that finally feels like home.
Welcome! If you’ve always felt like your brain is running a different operating system than everyone else’s, you’re in the right place. I work with people who feel life deeply. Whether it's sensory overload, energy swings, or the burnout of trying to be "normal," we’ll work on building a life that makes sense to you. My approach is neuro-affirming; I don't want to "fix" how your brain works. Whether you already have a diagnosis or are just starting to explore, I’m here to help. Let’s focus on shedding the weight of expectations and creating a daily reality that finally feels like home.
Are you anxious, depressed, stuck, or searching for meaning? I work from a core belief that our minds, bodies, and spirits are deeply connected. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental space for adults and adolescents of all religions, races, sexualities, and genders to process traumas and make meaning of difficult life circumstances. Treating the whole person, including the impact of stress on the body, is an important component to treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and more. I work collaboratively with each client to set goals and determine what modalities best fit their healing process.
Are you anxious, depressed, stuck, or searching for meaning? I work from a core belief that our minds, bodies, and spirits are deeply connected. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental space for adults and adolescents of all religions, races, sexualities, and genders to process traumas and make meaning of difficult life circumstances. Treating the whole person, including the impact of stress on the body, is an important component to treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and more. I work collaboratively with each client to set goals and determine what modalities best fit their healing process.
Finding a therapist who "gets it" can be a challenge. I understand how hard it is to take that first step, especially if you're on the introverted side. I know because I am an introvert so believe me, I get it. Seeking help for chronic depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, and mood disorders related to auto-immune disease requires someone who understands AND someone who has advanced training and experience...someone you can trust and who will be with you on your healing journey.
Finding a therapist who "gets it" can be a challenge. I understand how hard it is to take that first step, especially if you're on the introverted side. I know because I am an introvert so believe me, I get it. Seeking help for chronic depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, and mood disorders related to auto-immune disease requires someone who understands AND someone who has advanced training and experience...someone you can trust and who will be with you on your healing journey.
Thank you for taking a moment to read my profile. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified EMDR Therapist with advanced training in trauma, attachment, anxiety, mindfulness-based approaches, and emotional regulation. My practice supports individuals navigating trauma, burnout, life transitions, creative blocks, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and high-functioning stress through compassionate, evidence-based therapy that helps clients gain clarity, emotional balance, resilience, and greater confidence in themselves and their lives.
Thank you for taking a moment to read my profile. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified EMDR Therapist with advanced training in trauma, attachment, anxiety, mindfulness-based approaches, and emotional regulation. My practice supports individuals navigating trauma, burnout, life transitions, creative blocks, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and high-functioning stress through compassionate, evidence-based therapy that helps clients gain clarity, emotional balance, resilience, and greater confidence in themselves and their lives.
Dr. Steinberg has worked in institutional settings with adults and adolescents. She has been in Private Practice since 1984. During that time, she has specialized in working with all kinds of abuse issues and become an expert in the treatment of sexual abuse. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families. Throughout this time, she worked with depression and anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders.
Dr. Steinberg has worked in institutional settings with adults and adolescents. She has been in Private Practice since 1984. During that time, she has specialized in working with all kinds of abuse issues and become an expert in the treatment of sexual abuse. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families. Throughout this time, she worked with depression and anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders.
Most of us face challenges in life, and recent times have brought more stress, feelings of isolation, and grief to many. I would love to support you through your challenges and assist you to find the peace you are looking for. You don't have to go it alone. I offer more than 30 years of specialized professional experience in Trauma, Grief, and Substance Abuse. My own life experiences enable me to offer unique assistance in helping you find your way and to heal. I've attained 43 years of sobriety, dealt with the loss of my daughter due to addiction, and recovered from traumas in my own childhood.
Most of us face challenges in life, and recent times have brought more stress, feelings of isolation, and grief to many. I would love to support you through your challenges and assist you to find the peace you are looking for. You don't have to go it alone. I offer more than 30 years of specialized professional experience in Trauma, Grief, and Substance Abuse. My own life experiences enable me to offer unique assistance in helping you find your way and to heal. I've attained 43 years of sobriety, dealt with the loss of my daughter due to addiction, and recovered from traumas in my own childhood.
You are unique, sometimes quirky with an inner world that requires management. Your pain is about being able to express what matters most, both to yourself and others. You usually manage well, but life events have become over-whelming. Currently you are feeling, lost, uncertain and the past has risen up in memory, or action to haunt the day to day. The desire to make meaning of the present and cope more efficiently, while finding joy in the current circumstance motivates you. Perhaps it is death, relationship, work or health problem that brings you to seek therapy at this time.
You are unique, sometimes quirky with an inner world that requires management. Your pain is about being able to express what matters most, both to yourself and others. You usually manage well, but life events have become over-whelming. Currently you are feeling, lost, uncertain and the past has risen up in memory, or action to haunt the day to day. The desire to make meaning of the present and cope more efficiently, while finding joy in the current circumstance motivates you. Perhaps it is death, relationship, work or health problem that brings you to seek therapy at this time.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over fifteen years of experience. As a therapist, I’m not here to judge you or tell you what’s wrong. Instead, I am here to help you uncover your hidden strengths and harness those abilities to address any challenges or roadblocks you may face. You don’t have to do it alone; we can walk this path together.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over fifteen years of experience. As a therapist, I’m not here to judge you or tell you what’s wrong. Instead, I am here to help you uncover your hidden strengths and harness those abilities to address any challenges or roadblocks you may face. You don’t have to do it alone; we can walk this path together.
Although "pain" is something we would like to avoid, it is an inevitable part of life. But the positive aspect of painful experiences is that they can provide the opportunity to change... change that helps us grow and transform ourselves, bringing our lives a deeper sense of meaning. It is often very difficult to recognize these positive life changing opportunities while in the midst of profound pain or even after it subsides but that is where therapy can help. Collaborative work in therapy can facilitate awareness, promote healing, and illuminate paths for change leading to a more meaningful relationship with yourself and others...
Although "pain" is something we would like to avoid, it is an inevitable part of life. But the positive aspect of painful experiences is that they can provide the opportunity to change... change that helps us grow and transform ourselves, bringing our lives a deeper sense of meaning. It is often very difficult to recognize these positive life changing opportunities while in the midst of profound pain or even after it subsides but that is where therapy can help. Collaborative work in therapy can facilitate awareness, promote healing, and illuminate paths for change leading to a more meaningful relationship with yourself and others...
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? You don’t have to face it alone. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and be yourself. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we’ll explore patterns that may be holding you back and build practical tools to help you cope, heal, and move forward. My approach is collaborative, personalized, and focused on creating meaningful, lasting change. Reaching out can feel hard, but it’s a powerful first step, and I’m here to support you.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? You don’t have to face it alone. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and be yourself. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we’ll explore patterns that may be holding you back and build practical tools to help you cope, heal, and move forward. My approach is collaborative, personalized, and focused on creating meaningful, lasting change. Reaching out can feel hard, but it’s a powerful first step, and I’m here to support you.
The therapeutic process is about becoming most fully ourselves. The more we come to know ourselves in an authentic and true way, the more fulfilling our lives and our relationships become. Change occurs when there is a new understanding, not just in our intellectual mind, but in our bodies and spirits as well. This kind of work, though difficult, and sometimes painful, is also deeply rewarding. It can also seem like a scary idea to some, not knowing if making lasting change is even possible.
The therapeutic process is about becoming most fully ourselves. The more we come to know ourselves in an authentic and true way, the more fulfilling our lives and our relationships become. Change occurs when there is a new understanding, not just in our intellectual mind, but in our bodies and spirits as well. This kind of work, though difficult, and sometimes painful, is also deeply rewarding. It can also seem like a scary idea to some, not knowing if making lasting change is even possible.
I specialize in issues important to LGBTQI individuals/couples/families, like substance use recovery, depression, anxiety, parenting/relationship issues, coming out, acceptance/family issues, HIV adjustment, transgender issues, grief/loss, and psychological recovery from trauma. I enjoy helping LGBT people resolve early child/family issues that continue to block happiness. Also, I am experienced in helping children and teens using play therapies. Certified in Synergetic Play Therapy, TraumaPlay, and Sand Tray. Whether you feel lost, stuck, or empty, let's work together to help you build a happier foundation and reclaim your life!
I specialize in issues important to LGBTQI individuals/couples/families, like substance use recovery, depression, anxiety, parenting/relationship issues, coming out, acceptance/family issues, HIV adjustment, transgender issues, grief/loss, and psychological recovery from trauma. I enjoy helping LGBT people resolve early child/family issues that continue to block happiness. Also, I am experienced in helping children and teens using play therapies. Certified in Synergetic Play Therapy, TraumaPlay, and Sand Tray. Whether you feel lost, stuck, or empty, let's work together to help you build a happier foundation and reclaim your life!
Relationships, life transitions, and identity exploration are my specialties. I'm an East-West combo, combining soulful mindfulness, & depth work with creative exploration and real world practicality. I have trained extensively in IFS (Level 2), IFIO, and Somatic Therapy. I support folks with complex minds and hearts to heal (& grow) from the trauma and drama of this world, and to create a life worth living and loving. I work with dynamic individuals and couples who feel lost and want to find their way back to clarity, connection, and aliveness.
Relationships, life transitions, and identity exploration are my specialties. I'm an East-West combo, combining soulful mindfulness, & depth work with creative exploration and real world practicality. I have trained extensively in IFS (Level 2), IFIO, and Somatic Therapy. I support folks with complex minds and hearts to heal (& grow) from the trauma and drama of this world, and to create a life worth living and loving. I work with dynamic individuals and couples who feel lost and want to find their way back to clarity, connection, and aliveness.
I consider it a privilege and an honor to work with people who want to find balance in their lives. People come into therapy seeking help for a variety of problems. You may be in severe pain, suffering the effects of trauma, stressful events, ruptured relationships or addiction problems. You may need help to achieve healthy emotional boundaries with friends, loved ones, co-workers. Perhaps you wish to live a more full and satisfying life. While I typically draw from psychodynamic, family systems and relational/humanistic approaches, I am very flexible and tailor my approach to each individual.
I consider it a privilege and an honor to work with people who want to find balance in their lives. People come into therapy seeking help for a variety of problems. You may be in severe pain, suffering the effects of trauma, stressful events, ruptured relationships or addiction problems. You may need help to achieve healthy emotional boundaries with friends, loved ones, co-workers. Perhaps you wish to live a more full and satisfying life. While I typically draw from psychodynamic, family systems and relational/humanistic approaches, I am very flexible and tailor my approach to each individual.
Dr. Ani Datastanyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PsyD, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
If you feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or major life transitions and want relief, emotional stability, and a safe, culturally sensitive space to heal I am here to guide you.
If you feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or major life transitions and want relief, emotional stability, and a safe, culturally sensitive space to heal I am here to guide you.
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I specialize in cancer, grief, and 2nd gen immigrants.
Up until now, you followed the script—exercised, got the good job, took care of others–but something broke, and you’re de-constructing what matters. A new diagnosis is forcing you to grieve the future you'd hoped for. Or you're tired of keeping the peace at work because it's costing you your health. You’re feeling pressured to care for your aging immigrant parents, but it's hard to hold boundaries without feeling guilty. You want to cherish the time you have, without sacrificing your life. In therapy, I will hold a brave space to be present with all of your parts, as we bear witness to your grief and regulate your nervous system.
I specialize in cancer, grief, and 2nd gen immigrants.
Up until now, you followed the script—exercised, got the good job, took care of others–but something broke, and you’re de-constructing what matters. A new diagnosis is forcing you to grieve the future you'd hoped for. Or you're tired of keeping the peace at work because it's costing you your health. You’re feeling pressured to care for your aging immigrant parents, but it's hard to hold boundaries without feeling guilty. You want to cherish the time you have, without sacrificing your life. In therapy, I will hold a brave space to be present with all of your parts, as we bear witness to your grief and regulate your nervous system.
Significant life transitions, complex grief, serious illness, trauma, can change your life radically. You might be grieving the loss of normalcy and expectations about how your life should be. Maybe you are having a hard time adjusting to these changes, grappling with uncertainty or questioning your meaning and purpose.
Significant life transitions, complex grief, serious illness, trauma, can change your life radically. You might be grieving the loss of normalcy and expectations about how your life should be. Maybe you are having a hard time adjusting to these changes, grappling with uncertainty or questioning your meaning and purpose.
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.
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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.