Cancer Therapists in South Pasadena, CA
You might look like you have it all together—high-functioning, responsible, capable—but inside you’re overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Many of my clients are high achievers, adult children of immigrants, or cycle-breakers navigating stress, emotional exhaustion, or big transitions.
My style is warm, relational, and grounded in both depth and practicality. As a Level 2 Restoration Therapist, I integrate trauma-informed tools, attachment-based insight, and emotionally safe faith integration for clients who desire it.
You might look like you have it all together—high-functioning, responsible, capable—but inside you’re overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Many of my clients are high achievers, adult children of immigrants, or cycle-breakers navigating stress, emotional exhaustion, or big transitions.
My style is warm, relational, and grounded in both depth and practicality. As a Level 2 Restoration Therapist, I integrate trauma-informed tools, attachment-based insight, and emotionally safe faith integration for clients who desire it.
Moira-Cecily (Cissy) Brady-Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IHC
3 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Do you feel overwhelmed by current challenges? Are you plagued with shame, guilt, resentment or fear related to the past? Anxiety and depression, destructive coping behaviors, and unresolvable intimacy issues all reflect something of our struggle to love and be loved. When our need for tools to manage the difficulties of life weren't adequately met in early childhood, disordered states and destructive patterns help us cope with unaddressed emotions. You don't need to continue suffering alone. I provide a supportive, collaborative, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.
Do you feel overwhelmed by current challenges? Are you plagued with shame, guilt, resentment or fear related to the past? Anxiety and depression, destructive coping behaviors, and unresolvable intimacy issues all reflect something of our struggle to love and be loved. When our need for tools to manage the difficulties of life weren't adequately met in early childhood, disordered states and destructive patterns help us cope with unaddressed emotions. You don't need to continue suffering alone. I provide a supportive, collaborative, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.
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.
My specialized training & experience is emotional recovery from trauma (childhood or adult), cancer diagnosis & treatments, end of life choices, grief & loss as well as other challenges.
Is it time for you to reach out for support & guidance? I have had the opportunity for over 30 years to assist people towards a better understanding of themselves, their relationships, and critical life experiences. Whether you are facing the complex emotions of a life-threatening medical condition, making difficult end of life decisions, been exposed to violence & abuse, or dealing with grief and loss, I will support and empower you to develop a plan to move forward. My focus is on rebuilding your self-esteem & safety after traumatic experiences, allowing you to grow and find personal peace of mind.
My specialized training & experience is emotional recovery from trauma (childhood or adult), cancer diagnosis & treatments, end of life choices, grief & loss as well as other challenges.
Is it time for you to reach out for support & guidance? I have had the opportunity for over 30 years to assist people towards a better understanding of themselves, their relationships, and critical life experiences. Whether you are facing the complex emotions of a life-threatening medical condition, making difficult end of life decisions, been exposed to violence & abuse, or dealing with grief and loss, I will support and empower you to develop a plan to move forward. My focus is on rebuilding your self-esteem & safety after traumatic experiences, allowing you to grow and find personal peace of mind.
If you have been concerned about how substance use, anger, depression and grief have kept you from being and feeling your best, I may be able to help. The road to recovery is not meant to be walked alone. The walk is far from easy. At times, the ground will feel unlevel and the path uncharted. There will be times where you feel like you've been kicked by the wind and thrown off true north. But your travels will be well-worth it. I am here to walk with you and support you along the way.
If you have been concerned about how substance use, anger, depression and grief have kept you from being and feeling your best, I may be able to help. The road to recovery is not meant to be walked alone. The walk is far from easy. At times, the ground will feel unlevel and the path uncharted. There will be times where you feel like you've been kicked by the wind and thrown off true north. But your travels will be well-worth it. I am here to walk with you and support you along the way.
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
We are all a work-in-progress, capable of change at any age. I work with individuals who are: curious about making a life or career transition; needing support with parenting and family life; grappling with grief; craving accountability with goals; wanting tools for anxiety and depression; spiritual seekers; or individuals simply needing to untangle complicated feelings and talk it out. Each new day offers another opportunity to become who we want to be. You don't have to do it alone. Therapy can help with this process.
We are all a work-in-progress, capable of change at any age. I work with individuals who are: curious about making a life or career transition; needing support with parenting and family life; grappling with grief; craving accountability with goals; wanting tools for anxiety and depression; spiritual seekers; or individuals simply needing to untangle complicated feelings and talk it out. Each new day offers another opportunity to become who we want to be. You don't have to do it alone. Therapy can help with this process.
I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative process, which occurs in a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. My work with individuals is psychodynamic and insight-oriented, based on the idea that our sense of self is organized around the primary love relationships of early life, and that "mapping" these emotional experiences allows more freedom from self defeating behaviors and promotes the development of new choices. Integration and and processing early relationships can help one move towards a more conscious life in which you accept your past and are able to move towards a future of your own making.
I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative process, which occurs in a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. My work with individuals is psychodynamic and insight-oriented, based on the idea that our sense of self is organized around the primary love relationships of early life, and that "mapping" these emotional experiences allows more freedom from self defeating behaviors and promotes the development of new choices. Integration and and processing early relationships can help one move towards a more conscious life in which you accept your past and are able to move towards a future of your own making.
I believe that, at the unconscious level, each of us has a deep understanding of what our unique purpose is (i.e. a true sense of Self). However, through conditioning, life circumstances, cultural/societal expectations, and many other variables, there has grown a great disconnect between the way we are and who we truly want to be. In a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, I will help you navigate through this process of deeper self-understanding and reconnection in order to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
I believe that, at the unconscious level, each of us has a deep understanding of what our unique purpose is (i.e. a true sense of Self). However, through conditioning, life circumstances, cultural/societal expectations, and many other variables, there has grown a great disconnect between the way we are and who we truly want to be. In a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, I will help you navigate through this process of deeper self-understanding and reconnection in order to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
We all deserve to feel seen, included, and understood, no matter who we are. As an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist, my aim is to help you better see yourself in all aspects of who you are, feel more included in relation to those around you, and experience a greater understanding of how you fit into a wider world. Maybe you’re exploring your non-binary gender for the first time. Maybe you’re supporting a transgender family member or partner. Maybe you’re working through relationship challenges as an LGBTQ+ person. Together, we can explore what “seen,” “included,” and “understood” mean for you and how you can achieve them.
We all deserve to feel seen, included, and understood, no matter who we are. As an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist, my aim is to help you better see yourself in all aspects of who you are, feel more included in relation to those around you, and experience a greater understanding of how you fit into a wider world. Maybe you’re exploring your non-binary gender for the first time. Maybe you’re supporting a transgender family member or partner. Maybe you’re working through relationship challenges as an LGBTQ+ person. Together, we can explore what “seen,” “included,” and “understood” mean for you and how you can achieve them.
Feeling on the outside? sometimes isolated? lonely? longing for connections? a loving relationship? Need to find your passion? Let's create a work space/ a therapy laboratory! Take a step on your inner journey, to your deeper self; uncover hidden parts of your self like an archeological excavation! Let's listen to the deeper parts of you. Let's explore meanings in your dreams. Find that child part that feels lost but is still there. In our laboratory practice being your best self. Your creative potential is waiting to be realized!
Feeling on the outside? sometimes isolated? lonely? longing for connections? a loving relationship? Need to find your passion? Let's create a work space/ a therapy laboratory! Take a step on your inner journey, to your deeper self; uncover hidden parts of your self like an archeological excavation! Let's listen to the deeper parts of you. Let's explore meanings in your dreams. Find that child part that feels lost but is still there. In our laboratory practice being your best self. Your creative potential is waiting to be realized!
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.
Dr. Clark understands that your chronic pain is complicated, because so are you! Have you tried medicine, diet, exercise, and internet searching with little change? Dr. Clark will help you explore how stress and relationships can contribute to your suffering.
Dr. Clark understands that your chronic pain is complicated, because so are you! Have you tried medicine, diet, exercise, and internet searching with little change? Dr. Clark will help you explore how stress and relationships can contribute to your suffering.
We are at a time where compassion towards self is more important than ever. Life is overwhelming and complicated. Maybe you "have it all" but feel like something is missing or you are having issues communicating your needs. Many struggle with the idea of having symptoms of depression and anxiety internalizing the symptoms with being "crazy". I am here to remove the labels and have individuals be more aware of the symptoms you experience (fear, poor sleep and appetite, nervousness, sadness, negative thoughts, etc.) and treat them with compassion, reframing and safe coping skills to better improve your life.
We are at a time where compassion towards self is more important than ever. Life is overwhelming and complicated. Maybe you "have it all" but feel like something is missing or you are having issues communicating your needs. Many struggle with the idea of having symptoms of depression and anxiety internalizing the symptoms with being "crazy". I am here to remove the labels and have individuals be more aware of the symptoms you experience (fear, poor sleep and appetite, nervousness, sadness, negative thoughts, etc.) and treat them with compassion, reframing and safe coping skills to better improve your life.
I became a certified hypnotherapist after my bout with stage 3 non-hodgkins lymphoma. I was told I'd never be cancer free and am now coming up on 10 years of remission. I practiced hypnosis and other healing modalities to help me through my cancer journey. I believe in what I do and the power we all hold within ourselves to make the necessary changes in creating a healthier, happier, more fulfilling lifestyle. I enjoy working with clients, empowering them to create a new self-confidence and peace in their lives they might otherwise never see possible.
I became a certified hypnotherapist after my bout with stage 3 non-hodgkins lymphoma. I was told I'd never be cancer free and am now coming up on 10 years of remission. I practiced hypnosis and other healing modalities to help me through my cancer journey. I believe in what I do and the power we all hold within ourselves to make the necessary changes in creating a healthier, happier, more fulfilling lifestyle. I enjoy working with clients, empowering them to create a new self-confidence and peace in their lives they might otherwise never see possible.
Every person has their own unique process of healing and growth. Psychotherapy is a valuable pathway toward finding balance and wholeness in your life. As your therapist, I approach my work with profound respect for your individual nature, values, and beliefs. Psychotherapy is essentially a collaborative process in which we work together to explore the difficulties you're facing and find solutions that will work for you. Real possibilities for meaningful change can emerge when the essence of your 'self' is genuinely understood. My goal is to support your journey as you move towards a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Every person has their own unique process of healing and growth. Psychotherapy is a valuable pathway toward finding balance and wholeness in your life. As your therapist, I approach my work with profound respect for your individual nature, values, and beliefs. Psychotherapy is essentially a collaborative process in which we work together to explore the difficulties you're facing and find solutions that will work for you. Real possibilities for meaningful change can emerge when the essence of your 'self' is genuinely understood. My goal is to support your journey as you move towards a more fulfilling and authentic life.
You as a couple can be so much happier in the next 40 years if you do couples therapy today. I believe that every couple, even the happiest ones can improve the quality of their relationship with at least 6 months of couples therapy. How you speak to each other, how you bravely state your deepest needs, longings and desires, and how you describe and ask your partner to consider your sexual needs can be enhanced in couples therapy. I wish that every couple would include couples therapy as they plan for their wedding, because this is the most important element in insuring a successful happy future.
You as a couple can be so much happier in the next 40 years if you do couples therapy today. I believe that every couple, even the happiest ones can improve the quality of their relationship with at least 6 months of couples therapy. How you speak to each other, how you bravely state your deepest needs, longings and desires, and how you describe and ask your partner to consider your sexual needs can be enhanced in couples therapy. I wish that every couple would include couples therapy as they plan for their wedding, because this is the most important element in insuring a successful happy future.
I don't know what brings you, but I know that it can take a lot of courage to reach out for support. Therapy is a powerful statement to yourself that you, your relationship and your family matters. The heart of my work revolves around assisting you in the journey of your choosing. Often I am supporting people who are interested in uncovering and unlearning painful negative beliefs about themselves. So often we have internalized a harmful message early in life: I'm bad or I'm not good enough, for example. Together we can process the events that led to those beliefs and find the self-compassion that may be needed to heal.
I don't know what brings you, but I know that it can take a lot of courage to reach out for support. Therapy is a powerful statement to yourself that you, your relationship and your family matters. The heart of my work revolves around assisting you in the journey of your choosing. Often I am supporting people who are interested in uncovering and unlearning painful negative beliefs about themselves. So often we have internalized a harmful message early in life: I'm bad or I'm not good enough, for example. Together we can process the events that led to those beliefs and find the self-compassion that may be needed to heal.
You may have a sense that something isn’t quite right or that something needs to change, even if you can’t fully explain how or why. On the outside, life may even appear “fine,” yet you may feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. You might find yourself repeating patterns, struggling in relationships, feeling anxious or low, or having difficulty managing emotions.
It can be confusing when our way of navigating life stops working as well as it once did. Therapy can be a place to slow down and take a closer look at how we arrived where we are, understand the patterns that have shaped us, and explore where there is room for growth.
You may have a sense that something isn’t quite right or that something needs to change, even if you can’t fully explain how or why. On the outside, life may even appear “fine,” yet you may feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. You might find yourself repeating patterns, struggling in relationships, feeling anxious or low, or having difficulty managing emotions.
It can be confusing when our way of navigating life stops working as well as it once did. Therapy can be a place to slow down and take a closer look at how we arrived where we are, understand the patterns that have shaped us, and explore where there is room for growth.
I am invested in helping my clients find their strengths among the challenges they may face in life. I consider it a privilege to create and hold space for them to do the work which will allow them to live to their greatest potential. My experience working with individuals, couples and families in a multitude of settings helps me better understand the complexities and uniqueness of individuals. I partner with my clients to create meaningful change in their lives, so that they feel connected and thrive.
I am invested in helping my clients find their strengths among the challenges they may face in life. I consider it a privilege to create and hold space for them to do the work which will allow them to live to their greatest potential. My experience working with individuals, couples and families in a multitude of settings helps me better understand the complexities and uniqueness of individuals. I partner with my clients to create meaningful change in their lives, so that they feel connected and thrive.
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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.