Cancer Therapists in Huntington Park, CA
Have you taken the brave and vulnerable step to seek therapy, and now need a safe place to land? I consider it an honor to help people who are navigating difficult life transitions, intense trauma, grief, and issues related to gender transition. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I have a special passion for providing affirmative care. I also enjoy working with couples and families to heal relational distress. I offer a supportive, unconditionally accepting environment where we can work together collaboratively. You do not have to carry these heavy burdens alone.
Have you taken the brave and vulnerable step to seek therapy, and now need a safe place to land? I consider it an honor to help people who are navigating difficult life transitions, intense trauma, grief, and issues related to gender transition. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I have a special passion for providing affirmative care. I also enjoy working with couples and families to heal relational distress. I offer a supportive, unconditionally accepting environment where we can work together collaboratively. You do not have to carry these heavy burdens alone.
My name is Marjorie Manuel, LCSW practicing in the state of California. I am very big on rapport building and involving the clients in driving their own treatments, which include active participation in goal setting and working on realistic expectations in therapy. My background experiences were focused on depression, anxiety, stress, counseling, mental health illness, substance use, grief, and military.
My name is Marjorie Manuel, LCSW practicing in the state of California. I am very big on rapport building and involving the clients in driving their own treatments, which include active participation in goal setting and working on realistic expectations in therapy. My background experiences were focused on depression, anxiety, stress, counseling, mental health illness, substance use, grief, and military.
My name is Charles Wigle (pronounced "Why-gull") and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 35 years of experience.
I work with individual adults who might be experiencing a life challenge such as in the areas of career or new life path, relationship and family structure such as divorce, empty nest and estrangement, health challenges, and later life issues such as loss, retirement, life review and search for meaning.
My name is Charles Wigle (pronounced "Why-gull") and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 35 years of experience.
I work with individual adults who might be experiencing a life challenge such as in the areas of career or new life path, relationship and family structure such as divorce, empty nest and estrangement, health challenges, and later life issues such as loss, retirement, life review and search for meaning.
Clients seeking assistance with mood disorders, adjusting to changes in life, medical issues, and/or finding the meaning of life are my ideal population. Life is unpredictable and it only takes a lending ear to not feel alone in the chaos. Working together, the goal would be to decrease the moods and behaviors present with life changes, managing activities of daily living with as much ease as possible, starting up again if we relapse in our behaviors and moods, working jointly until a good enough resolution has been established.
Clients seeking assistance with mood disorders, adjusting to changes in life, medical issues, and/or finding the meaning of life are my ideal population. Life is unpredictable and it only takes a lending ear to not feel alone in the chaos. Working together, the goal would be to decrease the moods and behaviors present with life changes, managing activities of daily living with as much ease as possible, starting up again if we relapse in our behaviors and moods, working jointly until a good enough resolution has been established.
Tired of talking about your trauma without seeing real change?
New to therapy and don’t want to spend years retelling your story?
Healing can be focused, empowering, and forward-moving.
If you’ve been in therapy before and found insight but little lasting change, or if this is your first time, you’re not alone. I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)—a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach that does not use traditional talk therapy methods. ART helps your brain reprocess painful memories and clear mental or emotional blocks, often showing results after just one session and typically within a few short sessions.
Tired of talking about your trauma without seeing real change?
New to therapy and don’t want to spend years retelling your story?
Healing can be focused, empowering, and forward-moving.
If you’ve been in therapy before and found insight but little lasting change, or if this is your first time, you’re not alone. I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)—a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach that does not use traditional talk therapy methods. ART helps your brain reprocess painful memories and clear mental or emotional blocks, often showing results after just one session and typically within a few short sessions.
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A cancer diagnosis touches every part of life—emotional, physical, relational, and psychological.
I work with adults navigating every stage of the cancer experience—from the initial shock of diagnosis, through the uncertainty of treatment, to the complex realities of survivorship. This includes grieving one’s former self, adjusting to a new normal, and coping with the ongoing fear of recurrence.
A cancer diagnosis touches every part of life—emotional, physical, relational, and psychological.
I work with adults navigating every stage of the cancer experience—from the initial shock of diagnosis, through the uncertainty of treatment, to the complex realities of survivorship. This includes grieving one’s former self, adjusting to a new normal, and coping with the ongoing fear of recurrence.
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.
The most significant predictor of a successful therapy experience is the quality of the relationship between therapist and client. Building a safe, nurturing relationship is where I excel. My style is warm and highly interactive, best suited for clients who prefer a therapist who feels very "human." I assist clients to explore their thought patterns and corresponding emotional responses, and to identify unconscious assumptions they hold about themselves and the world, which inform behavior patterns. I also provide practical tools for regulating anxiety, managing depression, and processing grief.
The most significant predictor of a successful therapy experience is the quality of the relationship between therapist and client. Building a safe, nurturing relationship is where I excel. My style is warm and highly interactive, best suited for clients who prefer a therapist who feels very "human." I assist clients to explore their thought patterns and corresponding emotional responses, and to identify unconscious assumptions they hold about themselves and the world, which inform behavior patterns. I also provide practical tools for regulating anxiety, managing depression, and processing grief.
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.
We often don't know where to begin and, for me, that is a great place to start. Feeling stuck. The anxiety. The fear. This can turn to shame and guilt. Whether you're experiencing the results of unprocessed pain, childhood wounds, or the exhaustion from the stressors of daily life, there is a way forward.
We often don't know where to begin and, for me, that is a great place to start. Feeling stuck. The anxiety. The fear. This can turn to shame and guilt. Whether you're experiencing the results of unprocessed pain, childhood wounds, or the exhaustion from the stressors of daily life, there is a way forward.
I have personal experience navigating a complex medical diagnosis and supporting cancer patients and caregivers, as well as working in private practice and high school supporting teens and adults navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, life transitions, performance anxiety, school and career shifts.
Hello! My name is Erin (she/her), and I’m accepting new clients as of September 15, 2026. In my practice, I meet every client with authenticity, curiosity, empathy, and compassion. I believe we are all complex human beings, and every emotion we feel exists for a reason. When difficult emotions like sadness begin to feel heavier than joy or peace, it’s a sign that something needs attention. I am here to help you navigate those heavy moments, working through the difficulty to create space for more lightness, joy, and peace to return.
I have personal experience navigating a complex medical diagnosis and supporting cancer patients and caregivers, as well as working in private practice and high school supporting teens and adults navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, life transitions, performance anxiety, school and career shifts.
Hello! My name is Erin (she/her), and I’m accepting new clients as of September 15, 2026. In my practice, I meet every client with authenticity, curiosity, empathy, and compassion. I believe we are all complex human beings, and every emotion we feel exists for a reason. When difficult emotions like sadness begin to feel heavier than joy or peace, it’s a sign that something needs attention. I am here to help you navigate those heavy moments, working through the difficulty to create space for more lightness, joy, and peace to return.
Through a compassionate, whole-person approach, we support healing from anxiety, burnout, trauma, grief, chronic illness/ cancer, parenting, and life’s most difficult transitions.
Somatic therapy helps you understand how your nervous system responds to stress, develop tools for regulation, and build a deeper sense of safety within yourself. When the mind and body begin working together, healing becomes more sustainable.
Through a compassionate, whole-person approach, we support healing from anxiety, burnout, trauma, grief, chronic illness/ cancer, parenting, and life’s most difficult transitions.
Somatic therapy helps you understand how your nervous system responds to stress, develop tools for regulation, and build a deeper sense of safety within yourself. When the mind and body begin working together, healing becomes more sustainable.
Maybe you're carrying grief that hasn't found its shape yet. Maybe a loss, a diagnosis, or a big life transition has left you questioning who you are outside of what happened to you. Or maybe you're a caregiver, a healthcare worker, or someone holding a multiracial, LGBTQIA+, or diaspora identity who has never quite felt like you belong anywhere. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, you don't have to carry it alone. I help adults process trauma, move through grief, and reconnect with their sense of identity and agency.
Maybe you're carrying grief that hasn't found its shape yet. Maybe a loss, a diagnosis, or a big life transition has left you questioning who you are outside of what happened to you. Or maybe you're a caregiver, a healthcare worker, or someone holding a multiracial, LGBTQIA+, or diaspora identity who has never quite felt like you belong anywhere. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, you don't have to carry it alone. I help adults process trauma, move through grief, and reconnect with their sense of identity and agency.
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.
You deserve a therapist who hypes you up and empowers you to feel good. You are doing the best you can, and I bet you have so many strengths and amazing qualities that you’ve forgotten about. I’m here to remind you that you’ve got this. I believe that every part of you—even the roles that feel frustrating or hard to love—is trying to communicate something important. When we learn how to listen with compassion, new choices and possibilities start to open up and feel good. You deserve to walk the path with a friendly provider who will encourage you and take things at your pace.
You deserve a therapist who hypes you up and empowers you to feel good. You are doing the best you can, and I bet you have so many strengths and amazing qualities that you’ve forgotten about. I’m here to remind you that you’ve got this. I believe that every part of you—even the roles that feel frustrating or hard to love—is trying to communicate something important. When we learn how to listen with compassion, new choices and possibilities start to open up and feel good. You deserve to walk the path with a friendly provider who will encourage you and take things at your pace.
I work with individuals facing losses, chronic illness (including cancer), anxiety, caregiving stress, and the emotional shifts that can come with parenthood and changing life roles.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs and experiences. I integrate evidence-based practices with mindfulness.
Together, we focus on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and developing more compassionate and effective ways of responding to stress and emotional challenges.
I work with individuals facing losses, chronic illness (including cancer), anxiety, caregiving stress, and the emotional shifts that can come with parenthood and changing life roles.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs and experiences. I integrate evidence-based practices with mindfulness.
Together, we focus on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and developing more compassionate and effective ways of responding to stress and emotional challenges.
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 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
I know life can feel overwhelming, and it's okay to seek help. You may be navigating intense emotions like anxiety or depression, or experiencing strain in your relationships. Perhaps you're adjusting to significant life changes or healing from past hurts. Whatever you're going through, I'm here for you, offering a compassionate, judgment-free space where your voice matters. Together, we can work through these challenges, creating a personalized plan to find balance, build coping strategies, and strengthen your relationships. Let's work together to nurture the resilience and positive change you deserve in your life.
I know life can feel overwhelming, and it's okay to seek help. You may be navigating intense emotions like anxiety or depression, or experiencing strain in your relationships. Perhaps you're adjusting to significant life changes or healing from past hurts. Whatever you're going through, I'm here for you, offering a compassionate, judgment-free space where your voice matters. Together, we can work through these challenges, creating a personalized plan to find balance, build coping strategies, and strengthen your relationships. Let's work together to nurture the resilience and positive change you deserve in your life.
I also specialize in working with people impacted by cancer, whether you are facing a diagnosis or a loved one offering support.
We all need extra support sometimes to get us through life's challenges. I can offer a non-judgmental and safe space in which you can freely explore whatever it is that you are facing. Through talk therapy, somatic practices and mindfulness, we can identify the places where you may feel stuck, and work on removing the obstacles that stand in your way. Whether you're an individual in need of support or change, a couple wanting to improve communication, or a family in conflict, my goal is to assist you in moving forward with clarity.
I also specialize in working with people impacted by cancer, whether you are facing a diagnosis or a loved one offering support.
We all need extra support sometimes to get us through life's challenges. I can offer a non-judgmental and safe space in which you can freely explore whatever it is that you are facing. Through talk therapy, somatic practices and mindfulness, we can identify the places where you may feel stuck, and work on removing the obstacles that stand in your way. Whether you're an individual in need of support or change, a couple wanting to improve communication, or a family in conflict, my goal is to assist you in moving forward with clarity.
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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.