Cancer Therapists in Northdale, FL
I think of my work as a way of helping patients make friends with themselves. I believe that we torture ourselves by holding onto memories that are painful. We play endless "tape recordings" in our minds that create anxiety, depression or compulsive behaviors. We repeat destructive patterns in our relationships which lead to isolation, shame, regret and guilt. Our choices in life become narrow and limited. Keeping unpleasant feelings at bay becomes our priority thus sapping us of energy. With the release of that energy prosperity can develop in all areas of life.
I think of my work as a way of helping patients make friends with themselves. I believe that we torture ourselves by holding onto memories that are painful. We play endless "tape recordings" in our minds that create anxiety, depression or compulsive behaviors. We repeat destructive patterns in our relationships which lead to isolation, shame, regret and guilt. Our choices in life become narrow and limited. Keeping unpleasant feelings at bay becomes our priority thus sapping us of energy. With the release of that energy prosperity can develop in all areas of life.
Therapy for Anxiety/
Anxiety symptoms are on the rise for many reasons: personal, situational, work, relationship, environmental and brain wise. You may now be recognizing you have always had some level of anxiety symptoms or you have noticed recently you are simply struggling to navigate these new and unpleasant symptoms due to recent events. Life at times can be more complex to cope with than other times in your life.
So whether it is ongoing or situational you are not alone.
Anxiety has a mental component and a physical sensory component; you feel it.
In addition to traditional Cognitive talk therapy I also
Therapy for Anxiety/
Anxiety symptoms are on the rise for many reasons: personal, situational, work, relationship, environmental and brain wise. You may now be recognizing you have always had some level of anxiety symptoms or you have noticed recently you are simply struggling to navigate these new and unpleasant symptoms due to recent events. Life at times can be more complex to cope with than other times in your life.
So whether it is ongoing or situational you are not alone.
Anxiety has a mental component and a physical sensory component; you feel it.
In addition to traditional Cognitive talk therapy I also
Is your child or teen's anxiety, high sensitivity to everything and their constant worrying exhausting the whole family? I specialize in anxious, highly intelligent/gifted and highly sensitive children and teens.
I am an ADHD certified counselor as well. Many children with adhd struggle with anxiety, depression and social skills deficits.
Counseling in a Play Therapy setting is fun, relaxing and engaging for children of all ages.
I offer play therapy, art therapy techniques and sand tray as well.
The right time to start is now! Your child is not too young or too old to learn skills and tools for coping.
Is your child or teen's anxiety, high sensitivity to everything and their constant worrying exhausting the whole family? I specialize in anxious, highly intelligent/gifted and highly sensitive children and teens.
I am an ADHD certified counselor as well. Many children with adhd struggle with anxiety, depression and social skills deficits.
Counseling in a Play Therapy setting is fun, relaxing and engaging for children of all ages.
I offer play therapy, art therapy techniques and sand tray as well.
The right time to start is now! Your child is not too young or too old to learn skills and tools for coping.
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You don't have to carry this alone.
Whether you're navigating the weight of grief, living with serious illness or caring for someone who is, or feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, or depression — healing is possible, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
I'm Carina Oltmann, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience supporting people through some of life's most profound and painful moments. I've accompanied many as they have processed their grief and trauma, embraced healing, and connected with purpose and meaning again.
You don't have to carry this alone.
Whether you're navigating the weight of grief, living with serious illness or caring for someone who is, or feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, or depression — healing is possible, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
I'm Carina Oltmann, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience supporting people through some of life's most profound and painful moments. I've accompanied many as they have processed their grief and trauma, embraced healing, and connected with purpose and meaning again.
I specialize in supporting women navigating cancer and other chronic health issues who are often used to being strong for others while quietly carrying their own fear, overwhelm and uncertainty.
I offer a space where you can show up exactly as you are—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Whether that means logging in from bed, wearing a wig, or not, you are welcome here. There is no expectation to be “strong”. This is a space to process the real impact of illness—the fear, grief, identity shifts, and everything in between.
I specialize in supporting women navigating cancer and other chronic health issues who are often used to being strong for others while quietly carrying their own fear, overwhelm and uncertainty.
I offer a space where you can show up exactly as you are—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Whether that means logging in from bed, wearing a wig, or not, you are welcome here. There is no expectation to be “strong”. This is a space to process the real impact of illness—the fear, grief, identity shifts, and everything in between.
My ideal clients are parents who want to better understand and support their child through emotional or behavioral challenges. They may be seeing anxiety, big emotions, or difficulty with transitions—possibly after a recent trauma, medical issue, or family change. These caregivers are looking for guidance, connection, and a therapist who can help their child express what’s hard to say with words.
My ideal clients are parents who want to better understand and support their child through emotional or behavioral challenges. They may be seeing anxiety, big emotions, or difficulty with transitions—possibly after a recent trauma, medical issue, or family change. These caregivers are looking for guidance, connection, and a therapist who can help their child express what’s hard to say with words.
Navigating cancer, dialysis, or the transplant journey can leave you feeling lost in a medical maze.
Are you navigating a world where your identity feels eclipsed by a medical diagnosis? Whether managing the rigors of chronic treatment, the uncertainty of a high-stakes procedure, or the weight of a life-altering illness, you likely feel the "patient" role taking over your life. You need a space to process profound changes-navigating a shifting body, the anxiety of health maintenance, and the transition into life post-treatment. Your goal is to move past mere survival and reclaim your sense of self as a whole human, not just a set of clinical symptoms.
Navigating cancer, dialysis, or the transplant journey can leave you feeling lost in a medical maze.
Are you navigating a world where your identity feels eclipsed by a medical diagnosis? Whether managing the rigors of chronic treatment, the uncertainty of a high-stakes procedure, or the weight of a life-altering illness, you likely feel the "patient" role taking over your life. You need a space to process profound changes-navigating a shifting body, the anxiety of health maintenance, and the transition into life post-treatment. Your goal is to move past mere survival and reclaim your sense of self as a whole human, not just a set of clinical symptoms.
I specialize in cancer-related counseling for individuals, survivors, caregivers, and families.
My clients are individuals and families impacted by cancer who feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or changed by diagnosis, treatment, caregiving, or survivorship. They may be carrying grief, fear, anxiety, identity shifts, or pressure to be “fine.” Together, we process what cancer has affected and move toward feeling more grounded, connected, and supported.
I specialize in cancer-related counseling for individuals, survivors, caregivers, and families.
My clients are individuals and families impacted by cancer who feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or changed by diagnosis, treatment, caregiving, or survivorship. They may be carrying grief, fear, anxiety, identity shifts, or pressure to be “fine.” Together, we process what cancer has affected and move toward feeling more grounded, connected, and supported.
If you are navigating grief, a serious medical diagnosis such as cancer, or caring for a loved one through illness, you may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure how to carry it all.
My approach is grounded in helping you process complex emotions while building practical tools to manage stress, fear, and emotional fatigue. I support clients through grief, chronic illness, caregiver burnout, and major life adjustments with compassion and structure so you can feel more supported and less alone.
If you are navigating grief, a serious medical diagnosis such as cancer, or caring for a loved one through illness, you may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure how to carry it all.
My approach is grounded in helping you process complex emotions while building practical tools to manage stress, fear, and emotional fatigue. I support clients through grief, chronic illness, caregiver burnout, and major life adjustments with compassion and structure so you can feel more supported and less alone.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Telehealth Provider in Florida, and I work with adults who are carrying anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or the stress that can come with cancer, chronic illness, and life changes.
We’ll take this one step at a time in a space that feels supportive and practical. Together, we’ll work on easing anxiety, lifting mood, building coping tools, and improving focus and organization, while making sense of stress or past experiences. Early on, you’ll have a clear direction and tools you can start using right away.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Telehealth Provider in Florida, and I work with adults who are carrying anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or the stress that can come with cancer, chronic illness, and life changes.
We’ll take this one step at a time in a space that feels supportive and practical. Together, we’ll work on easing anxiety, lifting mood, building coping tools, and improving focus and organization, while making sense of stress or past experiences. Early on, you’ll have a clear direction and tools you can start using right away.
I work with individuals and couples who want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and patterns that may be keeping them stuck. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, relationship stress, trauma, or anxiety. Others feel disconnected from themselves and want a space to slow down and talk openly without judgment. I provide a calm, supportive, and collaborative environment where we build insight, strengthen communication, and work toward lasting change with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
I work with individuals and couples who want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and patterns that may be keeping them stuck. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, relationship stress, trauma, or anxiety. Others feel disconnected from themselves and want a space to slow down and talk openly without judgment. I provide a calm, supportive, and collaborative environment where we build insight, strengthen communication, and work toward lasting change with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
I provide oncology-informed therapy for those navigating cancer, survivorship, and serious illness as well as grief and end of life transitions.
I am licensed in CT, MA, and FL. Working with me, you get support that’s real, practical, and grounded. I use evidence-based approaches, but we’ll use real talk to make sense of the messy & find what actually helps you move through it. You can cry, laugh, swear, be silent, or ask the big unfiltered questions. Wherever you are, I'll meet you there.
I provide oncology-informed therapy for those navigating cancer, survivorship, and serious illness as well as grief and end of life transitions.
I am licensed in CT, MA, and FL. Working with me, you get support that’s real, practical, and grounded. I use evidence-based approaches, but we’ll use real talk to make sense of the messy & find what actually helps you move through it. You can cry, laugh, swear, be silent, or ask the big unfiltered questions. Wherever you are, I'll meet you there.
Margaret Virginia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, JD
2 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
Many people who come to therapy are the ones others rely on - caring for family, supporting partners, managing work, and holding things together even when they feel overwhelmed inside. Over time that pressure can lead to anxiety, burnout, or feeling disconnected. You may be someone who shows up for everyone else but rarely has space for your own stress. Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand what’s happening, and make changes that last. I work with adults and teens (13+) navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and caregiver stress.
Many people who come to therapy are the ones others rely on - caring for family, supporting partners, managing work, and holding things together even when they feel overwhelmed inside. Over time that pressure can lead to anxiety, burnout, or feeling disconnected. You may be someone who shows up for everyone else but rarely has space for your own stress. Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand what’s happening, and make changes that last. I work with adults and teens (13+) navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and caregiver stress.
I have 32 years experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, coping with acute and chronic medical problems, including cancer, divorce, parenting problems and the stresses and strains of daily living.
I am a certified EMDR therapist, and am trained in cognitive behavior therapy, exposure therapy, and exposure and response prevention. I also incorporate minfulness, internal family systems principles and somatic therapy into my work with clients. I help people overcome what is holding them back from being who they were meant to be. I am happy to help you!
I have 32 years experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, coping with acute and chronic medical problems, including cancer, divorce, parenting problems and the stresses and strains of daily living.
I am a certified EMDR therapist, and am trained in cognitive behavior therapy, exposure therapy, and exposure and response prevention. I also incorporate minfulness, internal family systems principles and somatic therapy into my work with clients. I help people overcome what is holding them back from being who they were meant to be. I am happy to help you!
Welcome! I am Deborah (Debbie) Trent, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a qualified supervisor of mental health counselors with over 20 years of experience. I work with adults and my primary counseling approach is client-centered as I help guide individuals toward their own wisdom and innate mental health. Over the years I have worked with clients with many different issues and concerns. Depression, anxiety, panic or anxiety attacks, anger issues and substance abuse are some of the most common issues that I have helped clients overcome.
Welcome! I am Deborah (Debbie) Trent, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a qualified supervisor of mental health counselors with over 20 years of experience. I work with adults and my primary counseling approach is client-centered as I help guide individuals toward their own wisdom and innate mental health. Over the years I have worked with clients with many different issues and concerns. Depression, anxiety, panic or anxiety attacks, anger issues and substance abuse are some of the most common issues that I have helped clients overcome.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious? I believe mental health is about living in the present, healing the past and identifying and moving forward. I’m deeply committed to supporting the well-being of all my clients. Together, we will explore ways to improve relationships and to achieve your full life’s potential.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious? I believe mental health is about living in the present, healing the past and identifying and moving forward. I’m deeply committed to supporting the well-being of all my clients. Together, we will explore ways to improve relationships and to achieve your full life’s potential.
Chandra is Tampa's very own 'Dr. Phil'. Straightforward, to the point and doesn't fool around. When it comes to a "Reality Check" she doesn't pull any punches. We love her weekly segment and so do our viewers. April K. Wilson, WFLA's Daytime Producer Chandra Alexander connects with our audience, Reality - does - Work! Our viewers appreciate Chandra's straight forward, face-the-truth, problem solving approach to living your life. People are tuning in to see her, ratings jump when she's on the air. Steve De Gregorio, Executive Producer, DAYTIME. Just awarded Best Therapist in Tampa 2015.
Chandra is Tampa's very own 'Dr. Phil'. Straightforward, to the point and doesn't fool around. When it comes to a "Reality Check" she doesn't pull any punches. We love her weekly segment and so do our viewers. April K. Wilson, WFLA's Daytime Producer Chandra Alexander connects with our audience, Reality - does - Work! Our viewers appreciate Chandra's straight forward, face-the-truth, problem solving approach to living your life. People are tuning in to see her, ratings jump when she's on the air. Steve De Gregorio, Executive Producer, DAYTIME. Just awarded Best Therapist in Tampa 2015.
When an individual or a couple chooses to enter into a therapeutic relationship, they are in essence choosing courage. Willingly putting one’s self in a vulnerable state of self-reflection and honesty is a hard thing for most people. But when this happens in a safe and judgement-free environment, wholeness and freedom can ensue.
When an individual or a couple chooses to enter into a therapeutic relationship, they are in essence choosing courage. Willingly putting one’s self in a vulnerable state of self-reflection and honesty is a hard thing for most people. But when this happens in a safe and judgement-free environment, wholeness and freedom can ensue.
Relationships are hard. Two unique individuals attempt to come together to achieve understanding, each person desiring to be seen and heard by the other. Cycles exist which go into autopilot repeating every time feelings are triggered. This is the human condition. Feelings often dictate behavior as both show up to the other in undesirable ways. Whether it be a relationship with a spouse, a parent, or partner, all relationships have the same general patterns which are learned when we are young and repeated throughout life. Until someone shows us where we are stuck, efforts to
change seem useless. We don't know what we don't know.
Relationships are hard. Two unique individuals attempt to come together to achieve understanding, each person desiring to be seen and heard by the other. Cycles exist which go into autopilot repeating every time feelings are triggered. This is the human condition. Feelings often dictate behavior as both show up to the other in undesirable ways. Whether it be a relationship with a spouse, a parent, or partner, all relationships have the same general patterns which are learned when we are young and repeated throughout life. Until someone shows us where we are stuck, efforts to
change seem useless. We don't know what we don't know.
You may be feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, grieving a loss, coping with an illness, or stuck in difficult relationship patterns. Many of the individuals (adults and children) I work with are used to caring for others while neglecting their own needs. You may be seeking relief, clarity, and a space where you can be honest without judgment.
You may be feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, grieving a loss, coping with an illness, or stuck in difficult relationship patterns. Many of the individuals (adults and children) I work with are used to caring for others while neglecting their own needs. You may be seeking relief, clarity, and a space where you can be honest without judgment.
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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.