Cancer Therapists in Silver Lake, CA
David
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC, EMDR , EYRT500, ISTDP
2 Endorsed
Silver Lake, CA 90026
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD, or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. I offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD, or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. I offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly
More and more, we often find ourselves facing really complex issues. If you are feeling a bit lost, that’s ok. Struggles with overwhelm and anxiety, feeling burdened by depression, and relational complexities are a normal part of living. You are not alone. Navigating Modern Challenges with Compassion and Insight: When these hurdles appear, it's important o have healthy strategies in place and create a way forward. Therapy isn't just about coping; it's about thriving. This space gives you a sanctuary to just be you; to heal, reimagine your sense of self, change what is desired, as well as transform and strengthen relationships.
More and more, we often find ourselves facing really complex issues. If you are feeling a bit lost, that’s ok. Struggles with overwhelm and anxiety, feeling burdened by depression, and relational complexities are a normal part of living. You are not alone. Navigating Modern Challenges with Compassion and Insight: When these hurdles appear, it's important o have healthy strategies in place and create a way forward. Therapy isn't just about coping; it's about thriving. This space gives you a sanctuary to just be you; to heal, reimagine your sense of self, change what is desired, as well as transform and strengthen relationships.
For over 20 years, I have walked alongside individuals and couples, guiding them to identify and transform the patterns that no longer serve them. In my practice with adults facing diverse challenges, I blend collaborative talk therapy with EMDR and actionable coping tools to facilitate deep, lasting healing. By integrating these specialized approaches, I help clients safely process past wounds and manage daily stressors. My areas of focus and specialty include relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, reparenting the inner child, anxiety, and depression.
For over 20 years, I have walked alongside individuals and couples, guiding them to identify and transform the patterns that no longer serve them. In my practice with adults facing diverse challenges, I blend collaborative talk therapy with EMDR and actionable coping tools to facilitate deep, lasting healing. By integrating these specialized approaches, I help clients safely process past wounds and manage daily stressors. My areas of focus and specialty include relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, reparenting the inner child, anxiety, and depression.
Many of us haven't had much experience with the kind of truly supportive relationships that make healing possible. A good therapeutic relationship - one that allows us to be fully ourselves while recognizing our unique potential - creates the optimal conditions for healing. I provide a place where you can feel safe to explore your most difficult feelings, to work through grief and loss, heal childhood wounds, relieve depression and anxiety, improve communication, increase self-esteem and develop more satisfying relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and groups, and I'm available for both in-person and virtual sessions.
Many of us haven't had much experience with the kind of truly supportive relationships that make healing possible. A good therapeutic relationship - one that allows us to be fully ourselves while recognizing our unique potential - creates the optimal conditions for healing. I provide a place where you can feel safe to explore your most difficult feelings, to work through grief and loss, heal childhood wounds, relieve depression and anxiety, improve communication, increase self-esteem and develop more satisfying relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and groups, and I'm available for both in-person and virtual sessions.
What is the nature of consciousness? Navigating the challenges of life and death can be inevitable and isolating, often accompanied by a whirlwind of feelings that may seem impossible to understand. I provide a safe and supportive space for finding moments of peace amidst the turbulence of the unique emotional complexities you're facing. Together, we will find the right approach that will lead you to meaning, peace, empowerment, and resilience within your profound human experience.
What is the nature of consciousness? Navigating the challenges of life and death can be inevitable and isolating, often accompanied by a whirlwind of feelings that may seem impossible to understand. I provide a safe and supportive space for finding moments of peace amidst the turbulence of the unique emotional complexities you're facing. Together, we will find the right approach that will lead you to meaning, peace, empowerment, and resilience within your profound human experience.
My ideal client is navigating relationship issues, emotional disconnection, or heightened anxiety. They need support to break free from negative patterns, manage stress, and strengthen their emotional bonds. Their goal is to feel more secure, emotionally connected, and understood in their relationships, ultimately building a healthier, more fulfilling life. They seek change because they long for deeper emotional intimacy and personal growth.
My ideal client is navigating relationship issues, emotional disconnection, or heightened anxiety. They need support to break free from negative patterns, manage stress, and strengthen their emotional bonds. Their goal is to feel more secure, emotionally connected, and understood in their relationships, ultimately building a healthier, more fulfilling life. They seek change because they long for deeper emotional intimacy and personal growth.
Are you doing everything that's worked in the past and you’re still left feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, lonely, or like you’re just going through the motions? Does the way you’re showing up in relationships, at work, or in your family feel off? Whether you're experiencing grief or loss, trauma or anxiety, a major life transition or event, or just getting to a point where something isn't working, you deserve a space where you are heard and supported. This is a space for you, your goals, feelings and experience to be carefully explored with a thoughtful, non-judgmental outside perspective and ally on your side.
Are you doing everything that's worked in the past and you’re still left feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, lonely, or like you’re just going through the motions? Does the way you’re showing up in relationships, at work, or in your family feel off? Whether you're experiencing grief or loss, trauma or anxiety, a major life transition or event, or just getting to a point where something isn't working, you deserve a space where you are heard and supported. This is a space for you, your goals, feelings and experience to be carefully explored with a thoughtful, non-judgmental outside perspective and ally on your side.
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD, or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. I offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD, or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. I offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly
I often work with artists, creatives, highly sensitive & neurodivergent individuals, high-achieving professionals, & people who define themselves as "seekers". If you fit this bill, you may be someone who has already spent a lot of time “doing the work”. But despite all of your insight, your nervous system still feels on edge, you find yourself ruminating, your body is tense, and some experiences carry an unpredictable trigger. Trauma & anxiety don’t just live in the mind - they also live in the nervous system and the body. My work focuses on helping you process what’s there so you can feel calmer, clearer, and more confident.
I often work with artists, creatives, highly sensitive & neurodivergent individuals, high-achieving professionals, & people who define themselves as "seekers". If you fit this bill, you may be someone who has already spent a lot of time “doing the work”. But despite all of your insight, your nervous system still feels on edge, you find yourself ruminating, your body is tense, and some experiences carry an unpredictable trigger. Trauma & anxiety don’t just live in the mind - they also live in the nervous system and the body. My work focuses on helping you process what’s there so you can feel calmer, clearer, and more confident.
I believe that we heal and grow in relationships when we feel a sense of belonging, connection, & presence without judgment. The purpose of therapy is not to fix you—when we allow the unfolding of emotional experiences, it can lead us to the emergence of a deeper understanding of yourself, self-acceptance, authenticity, & connecting to the power and participation you have in relationships. I'm honored to support clients longing for a deeper embodied presence, authentic curiosity, & compassionate understanding of themselves. I strive to co-create an attuned, safe, collaborative space by acknowledging you as the expert in your life.
I believe that we heal and grow in relationships when we feel a sense of belonging, connection, & presence without judgment. The purpose of therapy is not to fix you—when we allow the unfolding of emotional experiences, it can lead us to the emergence of a deeper understanding of yourself, self-acceptance, authenticity, & connecting to the power and participation you have in relationships. I'm honored to support clients longing for a deeper embodied presence, authentic curiosity, & compassionate understanding of themselves. I strive to co-create an attuned, safe, collaborative space by acknowledging you as the expert in your life.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, clinical supervisor, and psychoanalyst-in-training. I work with adult individuals, couples, and families. I find great satisfaction in helping my patients connect with, and find compassion for, their deepest authentic selves. Many of my patients are adult children of parents with mood disorders, personality disorders, or addictions. While my specialties include working with other mental health professionals, enhancing creative performance in artists and lapsed artists, chronic illness, and trauma/PTSD, I truly enjoy working with a diverse spectrum of people and issues.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, clinical supervisor, and psychoanalyst-in-training. I work with adult individuals, couples, and families. I find great satisfaction in helping my patients connect with, and find compassion for, their deepest authentic selves. Many of my patients are adult children of parents with mood disorders, personality disorders, or addictions. While my specialties include working with other mental health professionals, enhancing creative performance in artists and lapsed artists, chronic illness, and trauma/PTSD, I truly enjoy working with a diverse spectrum of people and issues.
Do you feel a gnawing sense of disconnection from yourself, your partner, or from nature? Do you feel broken down, burned out, or trapped in a cycle of self-sabotage? Perhaps you yearn for greater purpose and meaning in your life, yet struggle to find it. I am a depth-oriented and psychodynamic therapist dedicated to helping my clients grow, heal from trauma, and reclaim their innate sense of vitality, creativity, and imagination.
Do you feel a gnawing sense of disconnection from yourself, your partner, or from nature? Do you feel broken down, burned out, or trapped in a cycle of self-sabotage? Perhaps you yearn for greater purpose and meaning in your life, yet struggle to find it. I am a depth-oriented and psychodynamic therapist dedicated to helping my clients grow, heal from trauma, and reclaim their innate sense of vitality, creativity, and imagination.
It is human to struggle, to feel at times we have lost our way. To feel sad, stuck, angry, or afraid. Life can be hard and achingly beautiful. It is rich with complexity and it is sacred. We all need support in navigating life’s challenges and in slowing down. To take the time to be with the tender parts of ourselves that are longing for love and care. In a culture that privileges constant doing and achievement, it can be empowering and healing to cultivate a sense of inherent worth and value. To take time to play and create and to feel into experiences of wonder and awe, to truly enjoy the pleasures of being alive.
It is human to struggle, to feel at times we have lost our way. To feel sad, stuck, angry, or afraid. Life can be hard and achingly beautiful. It is rich with complexity and it is sacred. We all need support in navigating life’s challenges and in slowing down. To take the time to be with the tender parts of ourselves that are longing for love and care. In a culture that privileges constant doing and achievement, it can be empowering and healing to cultivate a sense of inherent worth and value. To take time to play and create and to feel into experiences of wonder and awe, to truly enjoy the pleasures of being alive.
My approach is grounded in acceptance, caring, confidentiality, as well as the non-judgmental and practical. I strive to help people find clarity about their problems and to connect to their own inner wisdom, creativity, self-awareness, and healing. This allows for the natural emergence of positive choices, good solutions, and actions that are aligned with their true selves and deepest desires. I work with individuals and couples on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and developing more trust and acceptance, which helps to improve closeness and positive feelings in relationships.
My approach is grounded in acceptance, caring, confidentiality, as well as the non-judgmental and practical. I strive to help people find clarity about their problems and to connect to their own inner wisdom, creativity, self-awareness, and healing. This allows for the natural emergence of positive choices, good solutions, and actions that are aligned with their true selves and deepest desires. I work with individuals and couples on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and developing more trust and acceptance, which helps to improve closeness and positive feelings in relationships.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of stress, struggling with painful memories, feeling lost in a relationship, or navigating a major life transition. Perhaps you simply have a sense that something isn’t quite right—that you’re not living the life you truly want.
Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to support you in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of stress, struggling with painful memories, feeling lost in a relationship, or navigating a major life transition. Perhaps you simply have a sense that something isn’t quite right—that you’re not living the life you truly want.
Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to support you in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow.
Seeking help amidst the sea of therapists out there is overwhelming to say the least, and one's mental health is so personal, it is hard to know who can help. Psychotherapy is a collaboration in pursuit of your growth and development. I hope to provide a safe and private space where you feel comfortable to talk about the matters of the heart that plague you. I believe you deserve nothing less than a respectful and ethical relationship where you can delve into the darker spaces inside that house some of your deepest pains and heartbreak.
Seeking help amidst the sea of therapists out there is overwhelming to say the least, and one's mental health is so personal, it is hard to know who can help. Psychotherapy is a collaboration in pursuit of your growth and development. I hope to provide a safe and private space where you feel comfortable to talk about the matters of the heart that plague you. I believe you deserve nothing less than a respectful and ethical relationship where you can delve into the darker spaces inside that house some of your deepest pains and heartbreak.
Providing telehealth throughout the state of California. If you are struggling with a personal or emotional issue, please know change and growth is possible. Everyone has the ability to improve their psychological health. I provide compassionate and supportive therapy combined with modern therapeutic modalities that allow you to learn new skills to live a healthier and happier life. This is the place where we get real, a place to let your hair down and be yourself. I provide a non-judgmental space that’s collaborative with honest feedback and sometimes practical suggestions.
Providing telehealth throughout the state of California. If you are struggling with a personal or emotional issue, please know change and growth is possible. Everyone has the ability to improve their psychological health. I provide compassionate and supportive therapy combined with modern therapeutic modalities that allow you to learn new skills to live a healthier and happier life. This is the place where we get real, a place to let your hair down and be yourself. I provide a non-judgmental space that’s collaborative with honest feedback and sometimes practical suggestions.
Life can at times be challenging and feel too overwhelming to navigate. A relationship with the right therapist can be a transformative experience that allows you heal and continue to grow into the person you want to be. Trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions among other day to day dealings can feel paralyzing and feel like the world is burning down around you. Those who work in creative fields can often feel stuck in their work, as well as those in the athletic world. I work to with clients through the foundation of trust and empathy to help them find healing within themselves.
Life can at times be challenging and feel too overwhelming to navigate. A relationship with the right therapist can be a transformative experience that allows you heal and continue to grow into the person you want to be. Trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions among other day to day dealings can feel paralyzing and feel like the world is burning down around you. Those who work in creative fields can often feel stuck in their work, as well as those in the athletic world. I work to with clients through the foundation of trust and empathy to help them find healing within themselves.
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I also support people during and after cancer treatment with fear of recurrence, medical trauma, body distrust, and changes in identity, meaning, or relationships.
My work goes deep and includes thoughts and emotions as well as body responses, behavior, and relationships. Depending on what you need, sessions may include conversation, body-based tools, guided experiences, and practicing a different response. My specialty is helping clients move from insight into embodied change that becomes usable in daily life.
I also support people during and after cancer treatment with fear of recurrence, medical trauma, body distrust, and changes in identity, meaning, or relationships.
My work goes deep and includes thoughts and emotions as well as body responses, behavior, and relationships. Depending on what you need, sessions may include conversation, body-based tools, guided experiences, and practicing a different response. My specialty is helping clients move from insight into embodied change that becomes usable in daily 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.