Cancer Therapists in Martinez, CA
Do you have trauma, anxiety or depression and feel ready to work on yourself? Perhaps you are new to therapy but feel motivated or inspired to heal and work through emotions, conflicts or blockages to living a more fulfilling life. Have you had other therapies but feel “it’s time” to go deeper and explore root causes of patterns and issues? Do you feel you are in an “awakening“ and hope to work with a Transpersonal Therapist to support the integration of your higher or Whole/Core Self?
Do you have trauma, anxiety or depression and feel ready to work on yourself? Perhaps you are new to therapy but feel motivated or inspired to heal and work through emotions, conflicts or blockages to living a more fulfilling life. Have you had other therapies but feel “it’s time” to go deeper and explore root causes of patterns and issues? Do you feel you are in an “awakening“ and hope to work with a Transpersonal Therapist to support the integration of your higher or Whole/Core Self?
Are you in transition? Struggling with anxiety, depression, self-criticism or low self-esteem? Wanting to feel more empowered in your life, relationships and work? Tired of simply surviving? Are you seeking a warm and caring therapist who will listen and help support you to create a life that truly reflects and supports your aspirations and dreams? Who is devoted to your well-being and can offer both the practical help and emotional support to help you to thrive? If so, I'd like to help; I offer affordable day and evening appointments.
Are you in transition? Struggling with anxiety, depression, self-criticism or low self-esteem? Wanting to feel more empowered in your life, relationships and work? Tired of simply surviving? Are you seeking a warm and caring therapist who will listen and help support you to create a life that truly reflects and supports your aspirations and dreams? Who is devoted to your well-being and can offer both the practical help and emotional support to help you to thrive? If so, I'd like to help; I offer affordable day and evening appointments.
The demands of work, taking care of your children and the increasing needs of an aging parent have drained you. These and other demands of your time now feel overwhelming and you may think about giving up.
The demands of work, taking care of your children and the increasing needs of an aging parent have drained you. These and other demands of your time now feel overwhelming and you may think about giving up.
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).
Hello I'm Tobey Allen, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an integrative approach to my work. I work with individuals who are coping with life transitions, including chronic health conditions, midlife changes, bereavement, and the stressors of aging parents. My specialties include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art therapy, stress management, including mindfulness and guided imagery and grief support.
Hello I'm Tobey Allen, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an integrative approach to my work. I work with individuals who are coping with life transitions, including chronic health conditions, midlife changes, bereavement, and the stressors of aging parents. My specialties include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art therapy, stress management, including mindfulness and guided imagery and grief support.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
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My areas of specialization include substance abuse, cancer, health-related issues, and trauma.
I am trained to utilize Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and EMDR to help reduce overall symptoms of PTSD. I have personal experience with cancer and addiction myself. I understand how challenging acceptance and change can be.
My areas of specialization include substance abuse, cancer, health-related issues, and trauma.
I am trained to utilize Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and EMDR to help reduce overall symptoms of PTSD. I have personal experience with cancer and addiction myself. I understand how challenging acceptance and change can be.
Maryellen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MT-BC
San Francisco, CA 94134
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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.
” 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 work with cancer patients and their partners.
I work with sensitivity and compassion to create a safe environment in which issues can be explored. I de-mystify the therapeutic process in order to help you maximize your efforts to create the life you wish to have. I help you to discover the unique person you are, whether you are a professional, an artist, a parent, or a couple. Whether your challenge is situational, chronic, or acute, my goal is to help you learn how to create a more fulfilled life and enrich your relationships. I work deeply and pragmatically, so that you gain both insight, development, growth and practical knowledge.
I work with cancer patients and their partners.
I work with sensitivity and compassion to create a safe environment in which issues can be explored. I de-mystify the therapeutic process in order to help you maximize your efforts to create the life you wish to have. I help you to discover the unique person you are, whether you are a professional, an artist, a parent, or a couple. Whether your challenge is situational, chronic, or acute, my goal is to help you learn how to create a more fulfilled life and enrich your relationships. I work deeply and pragmatically, so that you gain both insight, development, growth and practical knowledge.
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.
My ideal client is navigating profound grief, trauma, or a life change that has reshaped who they are. They may look strong on the outside, but inside the ground has shifted. They want more than coping. They want depth, integration, and forward movement. Together we honor what has been lost, metabolize pain, and build what comes next. My work is for those ready to live fully again without abandoning tenderness, meaning, or truth.
My ideal client is navigating profound grief, trauma, or a life change that has reshaped who they are. They may look strong on the outside, but inside the ground has shifted. They want more than coping. They want depth, integration, and forward movement. Together we honor what has been lost, metabolize pain, and build what comes next. My work is for those ready to live fully again without abandoning tenderness, meaning, or truth.
My areas of clinical expertise include breast and gynecological cancers, lung cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, and organ transplant.
Is a chronic or serious illness impacting your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, adjustment to illness, uncertainty, role changes, loss, or depression? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or isolated in your experience? I can help you. I help clients navigate the impact that illness has on all areas of their lives. Please note that I am part of the Compassionate Integrative Counseling Group. Our group consists of three seasoned therapists who specialize in working with patients, caregivers, and loved ones around the complexities of serious illness.
My areas of clinical expertise include breast and gynecological cancers, lung cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, and organ transplant.
Is a chronic or serious illness impacting your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, adjustment to illness, uncertainty, role changes, loss, or depression? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or isolated in your experience? I can help you. I help clients navigate the impact that illness has on all areas of their lives. Please note that I am part of the Compassionate Integrative Counseling Group. Our group consists of three seasoned therapists who specialize in working with patients, caregivers, and loved ones around the complexities of serious illness.
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.
My specialty areas are pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, and cancer support.
I integrate somatic work to help you reconnect with your body and ease physical manifestations of grief, while narrative therapy offers a space for you to reexamine your story in a way that supports healing. With DBT, we work on building mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance so you can regain a sense of balance.
My specialty areas are pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, and cancer support.
I integrate somatic work to help you reconnect with your body and ease physical manifestations of grief, while narrative therapy offers a space for you to reexamine your story in a way that supports healing. With DBT, we work on building mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance so you can regain a sense of balance.
As a psychologist and former cancer patient, I offer an immediate connection of hope and understanding during diagnosis, active/post treatment phases.
Life is tough for all of us. Careers, families, relationships, health; what brings joy can also cause stress. Whether it feels like a crisis or a long standing issue that isn't getting better, therapy can help address your difficulties. These may include marriage/family conflicts, excess worry/stress, lack of motivation, career dissatisfaction, to name just a few. For young people it may be worries about the future, stress from parents, drug/alcohol/food challenges. Or perhaps you are managing a life threatening illness or are a loved one's caregiver. We will work together to help relieve your pain and get to a calmer, happier you.
As a psychologist and former cancer patient, I offer an immediate connection of hope and understanding during diagnosis, active/post treatment phases.
Life is tough for all of us. Careers, families, relationships, health; what brings joy can also cause stress. Whether it feels like a crisis or a long standing issue that isn't getting better, therapy can help address your difficulties. These may include marriage/family conflicts, excess worry/stress, lack of motivation, career dissatisfaction, to name just a few. For young people it may be worries about the future, stress from parents, drug/alcohol/food challenges. Or perhaps you are managing a life threatening illness or are a loved one's caregiver. We will work together to help relieve your pain and get to a calmer, happier you.
Cancer Coaching (see website).
Psychotherapy offers a unique relationship which the client uses to work through the issues hidden to conscious awareness. Trauma is absorbed by the very cells of one's body, making itself known through non-verbal signs like images or symptoms. We follow those signs to uncover what is hidden.
Cancer Coaching (see website).
Psychotherapy offers a unique relationship which the client uses to work through the issues hidden to conscious awareness. Trauma is absorbed by the very cells of one's body, making itself known through non-verbal signs like images or symptoms. We follow those signs to uncover what is hidden.
Additionally, as a survivor of breast cancer and meningitis, I also work with those who have chronic and terminal diagnoses, cancer, fear of death, and are facing end of life decisions.
My approach is centered in existential therapy to help people discover why they are here now; how to translate their pain, experiences, and symptoms into wisdom and skills; and pursue a life of meaning and purpose. I incorporate multiple therapy modalities to customize therapy to each unique individual, including elements of ACT, somatic, and trauma healing.
Additionally, as a survivor of breast cancer and meningitis, I also work with those who have chronic and terminal diagnoses, cancer, fear of death, and are facing end of life decisions.
My approach is centered in existential therapy to help people discover why they are here now; how to translate their pain, experiences, and symptoms into wisdom and skills; and pursue a life of meaning and purpose. I incorporate multiple therapy modalities to customize therapy to each unique individual, including elements of ACT, somatic, and trauma healing.
I have ample experience working with anxiety, life adjustments, cancer, and grief/loss.
I look at the whole person when approaching care. Drawing on trauma-informed principles and evidence-based techniques, I am always mindful of the impact of your past on present day struggles. Doing so allows us to resolve underlying issues that impact your well being. Your mental health is a collective experience and together we will approach it as such.
I have ample experience working with anxiety, life adjustments, cancer, and grief/loss.
I look at the whole person when approaching care. Drawing on trauma-informed principles and evidence-based techniques, I am always mindful of the impact of your past on present day struggles. Doing so allows us to resolve underlying issues that impact your well being. Your mental health is a collective experience and together we will approach it as such.
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.
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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.