Cancer Therapists in Durham, NC

*Please email me for info.* Dr. Giordano's sister Maryann died in 1986 after a 3.5-year struggle with cancer . After Dr. Giordano's last cancer treatment, he began his undergraduate in psychology. Dr. Giordano is the grateful father of two adults. These and many other experiences help Dr. Giordano understand first hand the impact of living with and losing a terminally ill sibling, the effects of losing a child on parents, being diagnosed and treated for cancer , and the challenges related to marriage, divorce, remarriage, raising children, blended families, caring for aging parents, and LGBTQ issues including transgender transition.

In my practice I focus on helping people to free the present from the long term effects of problematic early life experiences. In psychotherapy, we work to create space for thoughts, feelings, and memories to emerge and to be understood. Understanding supports developing new skills which allow for new and more positive choices to be made based in the present, cleared of the distortions of the past. I offer a brief telephone consultation for potential clients.

At Mindful Life Connections, you can expect help closing the gap between pain and healing. We are humbled by the work done collaboratively with individuals while helping them reach their goals. Healing is a journey, and we are here to assist you in becoming a Happier, Healthier, and more Whole version of yourself. Clients who are ready for change, and the work it takes, reach out to us. Have you ever wondered how to overcome the trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety that prevents you from living your best possible life? If your answer is "yes," let's connect. We at Mindful Life Connections specialize in treatments that can help.

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the testing and treatment of ADD/ADHD, learning difficulties, anxiety, OCD, and depression. I have extensive training and experience in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am energetic and take an active, skills-based approach in therapy to help my clients learn effective ways to reduce their stress/anxiety and improve their mood, behavior, organizational skills, time management, and planning skills. I also specialize in conducting comprehensive testing for ADD/ADHD and learning disabilities. Through the testing process, I help people to better understand their strengths and weaknesses, and give them specific recommendations for intervention.

You matter and you are enough! I am a trauma therapist whose approach is integrative and honors each client’s unique emotional system. I believe that creating safety in client-counselor relationship is at the heart of effective therapy. I greet each client with warmth, understanding, and non-judgement in each session, drawing on each client’s strength and inner wisdom to bring about change in their lives. I am passionate about working with adults with a history of trauma, attachment trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and auto-immune/chronic pain.

Psychoanalysts provide the most in-depth, long-lasting psychological treatment: two or more sessions per week for more than a year. Ideal for the person who has tried medications and brief therapies unsuccessfully. As with exercise and the violin, concentrated​ long work is required to have lifelong growth in the ability to love, work and play, as well as deal with suffering and uncertainty. We live in a world of quick fixes where the mindset of many is limited to a pill or brief therapy only if insurance pays. Psychoanalysis seeks less fast symptom relief (as in diets that make matters worse) and seeks to get at the underlying

Personal issues such as anxiety, difficulties with food, a new medical diagnosis, depression, or dealing with a chronic illness or condition may be making you feel like life is one big struggle. Whether you have these sorts of problems or other concerns that are making your life hard or even unbearable, change is always possible if you are willing to work and you have the support you need. I offer that support. I have 4 years of experience serving adolescents and adults with eating disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, depression, trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders. I would be honored to work with you around whatever difficulties you may be facing. Together we will discover new perspectives and skills that will enable you to develop deeper awareness so that you can handle whatever life brings you and thrive.

I have been providing services to clients for over 35 years. I use a myriad of techniques adapted to your individual needs. I am a psychotherapist trained extensively in Ericksonian brief psychotherapy as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. My work is informed by exciting recent advances in brain science. I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. I am interested in the past only as it relates to what is occurring now. My methods are action-oriented and I frequently give assignments in between sessions to propel our work forward. Your results are very much determined by your active engagement in the process.