Cancer Therapists in Charlotte, NC
Life feels heavy right now. If it's not one thing, it's another. You're overwhelmed, burnt out, and feeling invisible. Running on fumes, hoping to catch a break. Sitting in the stress, grief, or trauma is lonely, especially when trusting others doesn't come easily. You're the strong friend, but you wonder, "Who has my back?" Still, you keep showing up, pouring from an empty cup, trying to save face. Life doesn't have to stay this way. It's time to rediscover YOU and prioritize YOUR needs. I’m here to offer support and tools to help you find the balance, rest, and joy you truly deserve. It's YOUR time to take care of you!
Life feels heavy right now. If it's not one thing, it's another. You're overwhelmed, burnt out, and feeling invisible. Running on fumes, hoping to catch a break. Sitting in the stress, grief, or trauma is lonely, especially when trusting others doesn't come easily. You're the strong friend, but you wonder, "Who has my back?" Still, you keep showing up, pouring from an empty cup, trying to save face. Life doesn't have to stay this way. It's time to rediscover YOU and prioritize YOUR needs. I’m here to offer support and tools to help you find the balance, rest, and joy you truly deserve. It's YOUR time to take care of you!
I support adults (18+) navigating life transitions, aging, cancer, dementia, anxiety, caregiving, and chronic or terminal illness.
My approach is compassionate and grounded in evidence-based practice. I'm a member of the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network (SWHPN), and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), which keep me connected to ongoing education, current best practices, and professional collaboration.
I support adults (18+) navigating life transitions, aging, cancer, dementia, anxiety, caregiving, and chronic or terminal illness.
My approach is compassionate and grounded in evidence-based practice. I'm a member of the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network (SWHPN), and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), which keep me connected to ongoing education, current best practices, and professional collaboration.
You've been juggling work, life stress, relationships, and maybe even health issues - and it's left intimacy, confidence, restful sleep, and self care on the back burner. Maybe you're feeling disconnected, anxious, depressed, stuck, and/or unsure how to move forward, and you're not alone. I help adult individuals and couples reclaim intimacy and sexual wellness, enhance mindful living, and find balance so that life - and relationships - feel meaningful again. I currently provide virtual therapy to participating PsyPACT (40+) states.
You've been juggling work, life stress, relationships, and maybe even health issues - and it's left intimacy, confidence, restful sleep, and self care on the back burner. Maybe you're feeling disconnected, anxious, depressed, stuck, and/or unsure how to move forward, and you're not alone. I help adult individuals and couples reclaim intimacy and sexual wellness, enhance mindful living, and find balance so that life - and relationships - feel meaningful again. I currently provide virtual therapy to participating PsyPACT (40+) states.
She offers clinical mental health counseling for clients suffering from stress, depression, or anxiety related to chronic illness or cancer survivorship.
As a board certified forensic mental health evaluator and subject matter expert for medical trauma, Dr. Schell can provide independent assessments, consultation, and expert witness testimony for mental health conditions following TBI or emotional trauma from accidents or medical malpractice.
She offers clinical mental health counseling for clients suffering from stress, depression, or anxiety related to chronic illness or cancer survivorship.
As a board certified forensic mental health evaluator and subject matter expert for medical trauma, Dr. Schell can provide independent assessments, consultation, and expert witness testimony for mental health conditions following TBI or emotional trauma from accidents or medical malpractice.
My clinical focus also includes, but is not limited to: infidelity, cancer-related issues, infertility, anxiety, depression, men's health, self-esteem, stress-management, family conflict, and communication issues.
My therapy approach is very collaborative. I believe you are the expert of your life and I will work with you to achieve your goals. Research clearly indicates that having a good relationship between the therapist and client is crucial for positive outcomes to occur. I am compassionate, an empathetic listener, and I strive to create a space that feels comfortable for you to express yourself. In a safe environment, together we will explore, process, and learn what can be done differently in order to achieve greater satisfaction and peace.
My clinical focus also includes, but is not limited to: infidelity, cancer-related issues, infertility, anxiety, depression, men's health, self-esteem, stress-management, family conflict, and communication issues.
My therapy approach is very collaborative. I believe you are the expert of your life and I will work with you to achieve your goals. Research clearly indicates that having a good relationship between the therapist and client is crucial for positive outcomes to occur. I am compassionate, an empathetic listener, and I strive to create a space that feels comfortable for you to express yourself. In a safe environment, together we will explore, process, and learn what can be done differently in order to achieve greater satisfaction and peace.
Through my work with cancer patients, I developed a therapeutic framework based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients with various issues move from distress toward peace.
In my experience working with oncology patients, I learned how cancer can impact your life and how illness and physical vulnerability can affect your emotional wellbeing and sense of safety. I specialize in helping individuals and families cope with the difficulties and unique circumstances of dealing with life-altering illness and medical challenges.
Through my work with cancer patients, I developed a therapeutic framework based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients with various issues move from distress toward peace.
In my experience working with oncology patients, I learned how cancer can impact your life and how illness and physical vulnerability can affect your emotional wellbeing and sense of safety. I specialize in helping individuals and families cope with the difficulties and unique circumstances of dealing with life-altering illness and medical challenges.
Hope-La Center for Therapy, Wellness, and Training
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Dr, Darden, DSW, LISWCPS, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you a woman reclaiming life after breast cancer, or a man grappling with caregiving, diagnosis, or hidden trauma no one talks about?
With two decades of expertise, I’ve worked with individuals and families across trauma, chronic illness, caregiving, and special populations. But my story doesn’t stop at credentials —I am also a breast cancer thriver. I know the shock, the fears of “What now?” and the silence that follows when treatment ends but the emotional storm continues.
Are you a woman reclaiming life after breast cancer, or a man grappling with caregiving, diagnosis, or hidden trauma no one talks about?
With two decades of expertise, I’ve worked with individuals and families across trauma, chronic illness, caregiving, and special populations. But my story doesn’t stop at credentials —I am also a breast cancer thriver. I know the shock, the fears of “What now?” and the silence that follows when treatment ends but the emotional storm continues.
Maybe you’re living with or beyond cancer, navigating a chronic illness, or grieving someone or something you’ve lost — a body, a plan, a version of yourself.
As both a therapist & cancer survivor, I understand how disorienting it can feel to live in a body that changed everything. My work centers on cancer/chronic illness, medical professionals, caregivers, young adults in transition, grief, and medical trauma. I specialize in anxiety/panic, grief/death, people-pleasing, young adult life transitions, & burnout.
Maybe you’re living with or beyond cancer, navigating a chronic illness, or grieving someone or something you’ve lost — a body, a plan, a version of yourself.
As both a therapist & cancer survivor, I understand how disorienting it can feel to live in a body that changed everything. My work centers on cancer/chronic illness, medical professionals, caregivers, young adults in transition, grief, and medical trauma. I specialize in anxiety/panic, grief/death, people-pleasing, young adult life transitions, & burnout.
We can work on things such as figuring out how to be less anxious when you have an upcoming test, or even helping you process all the emotions (especially the really uncomfortable ones that loved ones won't talk about) that come with a cancer diagnosis.
I use multiple methods of therapeutic approaches with my clients, as everyone’s journey in therapy is unique and meaningful. While building an open and honest relationship, we will discover effective coping skills and new ways to look at the issues that effect you without judgement.
We can work on things such as figuring out how to be less anxious when you have an upcoming test, or even helping you process all the emotions (especially the really uncomfortable ones that loved ones won't talk about) that come with a cancer diagnosis.
I use multiple methods of therapeutic approaches with my clients, as everyone’s journey in therapy is unique and meaningful. While building an open and honest relationship, we will discover effective coping skills and new ways to look at the issues that effect you without judgement.
As a two-time cancer survivor, I work well with individuals living with chronic illnesses, grief, and loss.
I am a human first, therapist second. I provide individual therapy and specialize in trauma, including dissociative disorders & CPTSD. I am experienced working with eating disorders, chronic health conditions, & mood/anxiety disorders. I especially enjoy working with healthcare providers & individuals interested in pursuing spiritual growth and development.
As a two-time cancer survivor, I work well with individuals living with chronic illnesses, grief, and loss.
I am a human first, therapist second. I provide individual therapy and specialize in trauma, including dissociative disorders & CPTSD. I am experienced working with eating disorders, chronic health conditions, & mood/anxiety disorders. I especially enjoy working with healthcare providers & individuals interested in pursuing spiritual growth and development.
Greetings! It’s taken a lot just to get here. You feel alone. You’ve been holding everything together on your own, and now you’re finally ready to reach out for support. Even scrolling through different therapist profiles might feel overwhelming. You may be feeling anxious, stuck, or like no one truly sees what you’re carrying. Maybe you’re navigating life changes, struggling to use your voice, or just tired of trying to figure it all out by yourself. If any of this feels familiar, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep going this way.
Greetings! It’s taken a lot just to get here. You feel alone. You’ve been holding everything together on your own, and now you’re finally ready to reach out for support. Even scrolling through different therapist profiles might feel overwhelming. You may be feeling anxious, stuck, or like no one truly sees what you’re carrying. Maybe you’re navigating life changes, struggling to use your voice, or just tired of trying to figure it all out by yourself. If any of this feels familiar, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep going this way.
Working with children, adults, and families has always been my passion. Before moving into private practice, I spent years in hospital settings supporting families through some of life’s most difficult moments, including chronic and life-threatening illness. That experience shaped my approach: grounded, compassionate, and ready to meet people where they are.
Working with children, adults, and families has always been my passion. Before moving into private practice, I spent years in hospital settings supporting families through some of life’s most difficult moments, including chronic and life-threatening illness. That experience shaped my approach: grounded, compassionate, and ready to meet people where they are.
Congratulations on taking the steps to educate yourself about counseling services. It is my goal to provide a safe, understanding, and professional atmosphere for every client and family I see. My treatment approach is eclectic and personalized to meet your needs. I believe in strengths based approaches for individuals and families to create new patterns of thinking, including practicing new behaviors and beliefs that are the essential components of change. I have extensive experience working with Couples, Families, Children, Teens, and Adults.
Congratulations on taking the steps to educate yourself about counseling services. It is my goal to provide a safe, understanding, and professional atmosphere for every client and family I see. My treatment approach is eclectic and personalized to meet your needs. I believe in strengths based approaches for individuals and families to create new patterns of thinking, including practicing new behaviors and beliefs that are the essential components of change. I have extensive experience working with Couples, Families, Children, Teens, and Adults.
PSC strives to promote individual and family growth through a variety of therapeutic processes in a confidential and caring manner. We believe the collaboration between clients and therapist is paramount to successful achievement of therapeutic goals. Our hope is the partnership will foster growth in your journey towards wellness.
PSC strives to promote individual and family growth through a variety of therapeutic processes in a confidential and caring manner. We believe the collaboration between clients and therapist is paramount to successful achievement of therapeutic goals. Our hope is the partnership will foster growth in your journey towards wellness.
Areas of specialty include but not limited to working with clients who have experienced trauma, autism, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, parenting, and clients and family members who have experienced a Cancer diagnosis and need support.
I have my certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT). I have worked in the field of adoptions for many years but also have personal experience with adoption as well as working with neurodivergent children. I am a Cancer Survivor who has experienced this diagnosis and can help others navigate the emotions that they may experience.
Areas of specialty include but not limited to working with clients who have experienced trauma, autism, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, parenting, and clients and family members who have experienced a Cancer diagnosis and need support.
I have my certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT). I have worked in the field of adoptions for many years but also have personal experience with adoption as well as working with neurodivergent children. I am a Cancer Survivor who has experienced this diagnosis and can help others navigate the emotions that they may experience.
Sun Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, RPT, PhD, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210
We can all benefit from gaining insights, learning skills, and having “tune-ups” along the way. If you’re feeling stuck, struggling with how you feel about yourself or in relationship with someone, experiencing unwanted or intrusive thoughts or memories from a past experience, ruminating on negative thoughts or beliefs, feeling anxious or depressive symptoms, or struggling in your relationship with food or your body, you don’t have to walk through it alone! We are a consortium of providers who can help. We see all ages and have mental health therapy, nutrition services, and integrative wellness offerings.
We can all benefit from gaining insights, learning skills, and having “tune-ups” along the way. If you’re feeling stuck, struggling with how you feel about yourself or in relationship with someone, experiencing unwanted or intrusive thoughts or memories from a past experience, ruminating on negative thoughts or beliefs, feeling anxious or depressive symptoms, or struggling in your relationship with food or your body, you don’t have to walk through it alone! We are a consortium of providers who can help. We see all ages and have mental health therapy, nutrition services, and integrative wellness offerings.
Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’re seeking support. I help clients navigate the stressors of life, including anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, grief, and trauma. I have extensive experience in perinatal and postpartum mental health, including infertility, pregnancy loss and birth trauma; as well as concerns related to aging, death, and dying. I also offer geriatric care and senior support. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, drawing from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).... 12/29/25
Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’re seeking support. I help clients navigate the stressors of life, including anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, grief, and trauma. I have extensive experience in perinatal and postpartum mental health, including infertility, pregnancy loss and birth trauma; as well as concerns related to aging, death, and dying. I also offer geriatric care and senior support. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, drawing from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).... 12/29/25
I believe that psychotherapy is a meditative dialogue that is constructed between you and I with the purpose of creating a sacred space. The function of the dialogue within the sacred space is to access memories, symbolic images and past experiences that live in your unconscious, and bring those contents into present awareness. This entire process is to help your personality to grow and often decrease the experience of emotional and spiritual pain.
I believe that psychotherapy is a meditative dialogue that is constructed between you and I with the purpose of creating a sacred space. The function of the dialogue within the sacred space is to access memories, symbolic images and past experiences that live in your unconscious, and bring those contents into present awareness. This entire process is to help your personality to grow and often decrease the experience of emotional and spiritual pain.
You were raised in an unpredictable family often filled with dysfunction. You were handed responsibility at an early age due to familial circumstances, and you have built your identity on being the "strong one" in your relationships. You struggle with expressing your needs, emotions, and boundaries with others. You worry that, if left unchecked, one day you will continue to repeat the patterns of generational trauma expressed by others in your family. If you resonate with the above statements, I think it is incredibly brave of you to consider seeking help. It is never too late to rewrite the story you wish to tell with your life.
You were raised in an unpredictable family often filled with dysfunction. You were handed responsibility at an early age due to familial circumstances, and you have built your identity on being the "strong one" in your relationships. You struggle with expressing your needs, emotions, and boundaries with others. You worry that, if left unchecked, one day you will continue to repeat the patterns of generational trauma expressed by others in your family. If you resonate with the above statements, I think it is incredibly brave of you to consider seeking help. It is never too late to rewrite the story you wish to tell with your life.
We all go through challenging times in life. When we have people we trust to support us, we can learn and grow through those tough times. For you, I’ll strive to be that safe person, and my job is to guide and help you when you need it the most. My therapy style is based on creating genuine, caring connections with my clients. My goal is to help you gain a sense of empowerment and increased confidence in your ability to handle future life stressors. People I work with often say that they feel stronger and more resilient as a result of the challenges that they have faced.
We all go through challenging times in life. When we have people we trust to support us, we can learn and grow through those tough times. For you, I’ll strive to be that safe person, and my job is to guide and help you when you need it the most. My therapy style is based on creating genuine, caring connections with my clients. My goal is to help you gain a sense of empowerment and increased confidence in your ability to handle future life stressors. People I work with often say that they feel stronger and more resilient as a result of the challenges that they have faced.
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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.