Cancer Therapists in Massachusetts

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work. I provide therapy to individuals and families to help overcome life stressors. My goal in therapy is to help you gain new skills to navigate current challenges, past trauma, and develop more healthy relationship patterns moving forward.

My clients are people, mostly women, who have suffered Adverse Childhood Experiences and recognize that their survival/coping behaviors are limiting their life and personal potential. Issues of long-term stress cause debilitating anxiety, eating issues, and emotional dysregulations that limit their life. I work with people who have been diagnosed with chronic or life-threatening illnesses, breast cancer in particular, and who are willing to make the connections between the long-term effect of toxic stress and illness. They are determined to improve health on all levels and move from surviving to thriving and manifest their purpose.

People seek out therapy for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s to find ways to manage the worry of a cancer diagnosis or other acute/chronic illness. For others, it’s to help cope with the grief of losing someone they love. Some are looking for support around depression and anxiety. Others hope to explore strategies to manage the daily stress they experience - at home and/or at work. At times, we all need some extra support. Therapy can help. You’ll discover more about yourself and your strengths, better understand your relationships and build tools and strategies to help you navigate the challenges in your life.

We live in a very confusing world. I am a Christian man and Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for working with people who are experiencing difficulty with coping with multiple life changes. I would encourage you to reach out and contact me to help you with the impact of these life events and the depression and anxiety that goes along with them. I have experience in dealing with the developmental issues of retirement, growing older successfully and maintaining a positive quality of life. I look forward to helping you with life stresses, depression, anxiety and losses that come with life transitions.

I practice from a person-centered and strengths based perspective, and I believe therapy should be a collaborative process. I work to create a warm and open environment where my clients can safely explore and process their emotions. My clients would describe me as compassionate, genuine, non-judgemental, and not afraid to use a little humor. Together, we will work to identify your goals and build a plan to help you move forward. You are the expert on your own life, and I consider it an honor to support you on your journey.

I feel that I work best with motivated individuals who are curious about themselves, their relationships, and the kinds of struggles which interfere with their fully enjoying their lives.

As a person centered, compassionate therapist who recognizes the many complexities of grief and chronic illness - my goal is to meet you where you are and for you to feel seen, supported, comforted, hopeful, and strengthened as we work together to cope, process, and heal.

Hello and welcome! If you would like to learn various stress management techniques for everyday life, curious about the mindfulness practice, or would like a safe space to answer the question, "what does relaxation feel like for me?" to better reduce anxiety symptoms, I am here to help through Stress Management And Resiliency Training (SMART). I typically work with adults who are experiencing situational stressors/life changes, grief, caregiving, PTSD/trauma histories, anxiety/depressive disorders, and those who want to better cope with chronic illness diagnoses (cancer, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, pain, insomnia & more).

My ideal client seeks support & accountability in taking actionable steps to find sustainability in navigating the beautiful chaos of day-to-day life. The individual is interested in understanding how mental health challenges interact with behavior. As a Dana-Farber trained Health & Wellness Coach, I have particular expertise in supporting women with sustainable lifestyle changes after breast cancer.

My ideal client is wanting skills and support to meet their individual goals. What those goals are is completely up to them! I have specialized training in cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies, both of which are skills-based. I have used these approaches to help patients meet both health and psychiatric goals, e.g.,: increase physical activity after injury, reduce over eating, better compliance to treatments and medications, reduce depressive symptoms, increase engagement in social activities, reduce anxiety symptoms, better self-care, and learn to tolerate uncertainty or other uncomfortable states.

You can reclaim your life from anxiety, stress, and medical concerns. You can live a more vibrant and healthy life, and I can walk with you every step of the way through your major struggles and everyday experiences. I will support you in taking action to improve what you can control and navigate what you can’t with deep compassion. You do not have to face these problems alone. Together we will explore the approaches and tools to help you define and move towards a life filled with what matters most to you. My additional subspecialties include: cancer, insomnia, and working with caregivers of those facing medical illness.

Imagine the best you can be. Imagine the best future possible. Your future doesn't have to be your past. Whether your issues are relationship, professional, life or health related our collaboration will identify, prioritize and help you achieve your goals. Together we travel a path of personal exploration and growth, while working to alleviate emotional distress. We begin by assessing issues causing pain. Then as partners, we determine what feels most comfortable. Your treatment path is as individual as you are. We select from a variety of insight oriented and cognitive behavioral therapies, including relaxation training and the expressive arts.

I currently have an evening time slot open for a new client. I see therapy as guidance for healing, self-development, and an opportunity to feel understood. Through a collaborative, therapeutic approach, I utilize empathy, patience, and a sense of humor, to help clients through unexpected challenges and transitional life phases. I bring a combination of my clinical background and empathy through the use of a strengths based and person centered approach. I strive to provide individualized, compassionate psychotherapy in a safe, welcoming environment.

Are you feeling completely drained - physically or emotionally? Maybe you can’t even remember the last time you felt well rested and stress-free. Living with stress, anxiety, fertility struggles, postpartum changes, cancer, or insomnia is hard enough but doing it while trying to manage all your other responsibilities can be draining. You may sometimes find yourself worrying about things you never used to even think about. The sadness you feel at times can make it hard to imagine reading a book, going out with friends, cooking a healthy meal, working out, sitting through another school play, or telling your partner about your day.

Welcome... I'm Julie, and I'm glad you're here. I provide talk therapy to adults who are facing stressful life transitions and want support around coping and adjustment. I work best with clients who are motivated to change and become "unstuck" in harmful thought and behavior patterns. Maybe you're navigating a fertility journey.... Maybe you or a loved one has a chronic health issue... Maybe you want to improve your negative self talk. I'm certain that I can help.

Life is not about IF we will face difficult times, it's about preparing for WHEN. I enjoy working with adults and children who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, cultural demands, grief/loss, and complex life transitions (including serious illness such as cancer, etc.). I want to help you discover meaning and hope through our intentional work together. I am LGBTQ+ affirming.

I am licensed in Massachusetts Maryland, Vermont and Arizona with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I also specialize in working with people and families dealing with cancer at all stages. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

** AT THIS TIME I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS** It can be so overwhelming to look for a therapist. So many options and decisions when you simply want to be helped during a difficult time in your life. You may be feeling stressed, sad, angry or just not yourself. Simply put, therapy is a unique and unusual experience; at times it can feel uncomfortable talking to a person you have just met. I encourage you to email me or call for a phone consultation. There is never any obligation following the phone call. It may be helpful to visit my website.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of adults. My clinical areas of focus include depression, anxiety, substance use, and adjustment to medical illness. I use evidence-based treatment approaches to identify and clarify goals, facilitate behavior change, and build coping skills.