Cancer Therapists in Raleigh, NC
I serve diverse adolescent and adult populations, including those impacted by cancer and other chronic illness, as well as those who struggle with anxiety, grief, trauma, chronic pain, and other life transitions such as prenatal/postpartum support.
Compassion, curiosity, and a deep belief that healing is always possible guide me in my work. I particularly enjoy utilizing narrative and attachment-based therapies, CBT, mindfulness practices, and expressive arts (e.g. writing). In a safe and nonjudgmental environment, I love getting creative with clients to support them in getting where they want to be.
I serve diverse adolescent and adult populations, including those impacted by cancer and other chronic illness, as well as those who struggle with anxiety, grief, trauma, chronic pain, and other life transitions such as prenatal/postpartum support.
Compassion, curiosity, and a deep belief that healing is always possible guide me in my work. I particularly enjoy utilizing narrative and attachment-based therapies, CBT, mindfulness practices, and expressive arts (e.g. writing). In a safe and nonjudgmental environment, I love getting creative with clients to support them in getting where they want to be.
With 10+ years of counseling experience, I specialize in supporting individuals healing from loss, trauma, PTSD and cancer diagnosis.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by loss? Are you sick of trying to heal all alone, and yet the trauma persists? If this is you, could now be the time to connect with an open and compassionate therapist? Let’s journey together to begin the healing process.
With 10+ years of counseling experience, I specialize in supporting individuals healing from loss, trauma, PTSD and cancer diagnosis.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by loss? Are you sick of trying to heal all alone, and yet the trauma persists? If this is you, could now be the time to connect with an open and compassionate therapist? Let’s journey together to begin the healing process.
Transformation Counseling, Consult, Coaching, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LPC-SC, LPC-GA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a breast cancer survivor, I understand unexpected pain.
Let us, help you, regain balance in your life. We specialize in trauma therapy, positive psychology, using traditional therapy, Christian therapy, or both. Change your behavior, by changing your thoughts with intentional acts of cognitive behavior therapy. Affirm your inner strengths, release old baggage, gain self-awareness. "Get to know you!"
As a breast cancer survivor, I understand unexpected pain.
Let us, help you, regain balance in your life. We specialize in trauma therapy, positive psychology, using traditional therapy, Christian therapy, or both. Change your behavior, by changing your thoughts with intentional acts of cognitive behavior therapy. Affirm your inner strengths, release old baggage, gain self-awareness. "Get to know you!"
Stress is inevitable. It can feel overwhelming and, if not managed appropriately, can lead to serious health risks. Whatever your stress, and in whatever part of your journey you’re in, you don’t have to navigate this path alone. My approach in working with individuals combines psychological techniques with empathy and, when relevant, lived experience.
As a psychologist who has personally experienced medical diagnoses, I understand the emotional and psychological toll that a diagnosis and treatment can take. I’ve learned to manage stress, in great part, through the support of others.
Stress is inevitable. It can feel overwhelming and, if not managed appropriately, can lead to serious health risks. Whatever your stress, and in whatever part of your journey you’re in, you don’t have to navigate this path alone. My approach in working with individuals combines psychological techniques with empathy and, when relevant, lived experience.
As a psychologist who has personally experienced medical diagnoses, I understand the emotional and psychological toll that a diagnosis and treatment can take. I’ve learned to manage stress, in great part, through the support of others.
Whether you're adjusting to a chronic illness, facing the impact of cancer, struggling with anxiety, or navigating a major life transition, you don’t have to do it alone.
I take a flexible but structured approach to help you find practical ways to handle life’s challenges. Together, we’ll build your confidence, find new perspectives, and develop skills to navigate tough situations. My goal is to create a supportive space where you can gain clarity, gain resiliency, and take real steps toward positive change.
Whether you're adjusting to a chronic illness, facing the impact of cancer, struggling with anxiety, or navigating a major life transition, you don’t have to do it alone.
I take a flexible but structured approach to help you find practical ways to handle life’s challenges. Together, we’ll build your confidence, find new perspectives, and develop skills to navigate tough situations. My goal is to create a supportive space where you can gain clarity, gain resiliency, and take real steps toward positive change.
Hello!
Whether this is your first time in therapy or you've spent hours looking for the right fit, I'm glad you're here! Taking the first step can be daunting but I find that often times, the most important part of healing is feeling seen, heard, and understood. From struggling with life and relationship changes, to looking for an avenue to process difficult and traumatic topics, therapy works best if you're able to share in a way that makes sense to you. I work hand in hand with my clients to reach their goals and leave session feeling more confident and resilient.
Hello!
Whether this is your first time in therapy or you've spent hours looking for the right fit, I'm glad you're here! Taking the first step can be daunting but I find that often times, the most important part of healing is feeling seen, heard, and understood. From struggling with life and relationship changes, to looking for an avenue to process difficult and traumatic topics, therapy works best if you're able to share in a way that makes sense to you. I work hand in hand with my clients to reach their goals and leave session feeling more confident and resilient.
I welcome you exactly as you are. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience, my goal is to help you build self-awareness and find a path toward healing. I offer compassionate support for individuals struggling with the effects of trauma, particularly chronic pain, illness, and medical trauma. I also have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My approach focuses on the mind-body connection, and we will work together at your own pace to create a personalized plan to help you feel more empowered and in control of your life.
I welcome you exactly as you are. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience, my goal is to help you build self-awareness and find a path toward healing. I offer compassionate support for individuals struggling with the effects of trauma, particularly chronic pain, illness, and medical trauma. I also have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My approach focuses on the mind-body connection, and we will work together at your own pace to create a personalized plan to help you feel more empowered and in control of your life.
Are you the one everyone depends on, yet secretly feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or resentful? Perhaps you struggle to say no, worry about disappointing others, or find yourself overthinking interactions long after they happen. Many of my clients are caring, high-achieving adults who have spent years prioritizing everyone else's needs while ignoring their own. I provide online therapy in NC and FL to help adults break free from people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, and unhealthy relationship patterns so they can build confidence, healthy boundaries, and more fulfilling relationships.
Are you the one everyone depends on, yet secretly feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or resentful? Perhaps you struggle to say no, worry about disappointing others, or find yourself overthinking interactions long after they happen. Many of my clients are caring, high-achieving adults who have spent years prioritizing everyone else's needs while ignoring their own. I provide online therapy in NC and FL to help adults break free from people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, and unhealthy relationship patterns so they can build confidence, healthy boundaries, and more fulfilling relationships.
Effective therapy is not offering solutions, but helping a person understand what problems to solve. My aim is to provide a comfortable environment that provides the security for you to make changes. My practice is designed to help people, in a collaborative process, to improve self-understanding and make positive changes by building on strengths. Together we can clarify your personal values and you can begin to take action on them. With this process, you may find you bring more vitality and meaning to your life. I am pleased to offer weekend and evening appointments to accommodate your schedule.
Effective therapy is not offering solutions, but helping a person understand what problems to solve. My aim is to provide a comfortable environment that provides the security for you to make changes. My practice is designed to help people, in a collaborative process, to improve self-understanding and make positive changes by building on strengths. Together we can clarify your personal values and you can begin to take action on them. With this process, you may find you bring more vitality and meaning to your life. I am pleased to offer weekend and evening appointments to accommodate your schedule.
I understand that life brings many challenges, but I believe no one should have to walk through them alone. In my experience, true growth and transformation often take root in life’s most difficult moments. That belief shapes how I approach counseling. I value the opportunity to be fully present with my clients, offering empathy, care, and support.
My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. I meet each person where they are, honoring their unique story, needs, and strengths, and I work collaboratively to shape goals that are meaningful to them.
I understand that life brings many challenges, but I believe no one should have to walk through them alone. In my experience, true growth and transformation often take root in life’s most difficult moments. That belief shapes how I approach counseling. I value the opportunity to be fully present with my clients, offering empathy, care, and support.
My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. I meet each person where they are, honoring their unique story, needs, and strengths, and I work collaboratively to shape goals that are meaningful to them.
Shannon Draper, EMDR + Trauma
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, QS, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27604
Accepting new clients in both NC + MA. EMDR intensives in person in NC. More info at www.shannondraper.co - Therapy looks and feels differently now. The traditional head nodding, passive engagement, and ‘how does that make you feel?’ is a thing of the past. I enjoy actively supporting and challenging folks in their process of reflection, introspection, and growth. My approach is compassionate and direct. I work best with people who are asking questions, shifting relationships with themselves or others, and who are committed to showing up and/or learning more about their authentic, vulnerable, and values-focused self.
Accepting new clients in both NC + MA. EMDR intensives in person in NC. More info at www.shannondraper.co - Therapy looks and feels differently now. The traditional head nodding, passive engagement, and ‘how does that make you feel?’ is a thing of the past. I enjoy actively supporting and challenging folks in their process of reflection, introspection, and growth. My approach is compassionate and direct. I work best with people who are asking questions, shifting relationships with themselves or others, and who are committed to showing up and/or learning more about their authentic, vulnerable, and values-focused self.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, & families who are experiencing relationship problems and issues related to anxiety, depression, adjustments, life changes, and grief/loss. I have a particular interest in premarital/couples therapy and have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (a research based approach to couples therapy). My aim with couples is to address feelings of frustration, resentment, hopelessness, and betrayal while improving communication, enhancing intimacy, and strengthening commitment. I also have training and experience providing Medical Family Therapy and work with individuals and their families who are dealing with acute/chronic illness.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, & families who are experiencing relationship problems and issues related to anxiety, depression, adjustments, life changes, and grief/loss. I have a particular interest in premarital/couples therapy and have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (a research based approach to couples therapy). My aim with couples is to address feelings of frustration, resentment, hopelessness, and betrayal while improving communication, enhancing intimacy, and strengthening commitment. I also have training and experience providing Medical Family Therapy and work with individuals and their families who are dealing with acute/chronic illness.
I recognize that finding an experienced therapist can be quite time consuming & feel daunting. Our space here is limited, so lets get into it. Primary areas: anxiety, self awareness, boundaries. Boundaries! I cannot stress this enough, establishing healthy boundaries, learning to communicate & reinforce those boundaries effectively are vital. Other areas: decreasing reliance on external validation, codependency, self sabotaging tendencies, interrupting negative self talk/thought spirals, resolving shame, disentangling from unhealthy relationships and/or behaviors, differentiating motivation vs. self-discipline, coping with loss.
I recognize that finding an experienced therapist can be quite time consuming & feel daunting. Our space here is limited, so lets get into it. Primary areas: anxiety, self awareness, boundaries. Boundaries! I cannot stress this enough, establishing healthy boundaries, learning to communicate & reinforce those boundaries effectively are vital. Other areas: decreasing reliance on external validation, codependency, self sabotaging tendencies, interrupting negative self talk/thought spirals, resolving shame, disentangling from unhealthy relationships and/or behaviors, differentiating motivation vs. self-discipline, coping with loss.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Raleigh, North Carolina. I worked for nine years in a mental health agency, serving diverse clients and successfully addressing anxiety and depression, suicidal thoughts, self harm, grief, trauma, stress management, acute and chronic illness, sexuality, spirituality, relationships, men’s issues, and gender affirmation. I have strengths in assisting individuals and partners with intimacy, sex, and communication. I support couples, partners engaged in consensual non-monogamy, and I am kink-affirming. I provide integrative, cultural, racial, and LGBTQ+ celebrating therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Raleigh, North Carolina. I worked for nine years in a mental health agency, serving diverse clients and successfully addressing anxiety and depression, suicidal thoughts, self harm, grief, trauma, stress management, acute and chronic illness, sexuality, spirituality, relationships, men’s issues, and gender affirmation. I have strengths in assisting individuals and partners with intimacy, sex, and communication. I support couples, partners engaged in consensual non-monogamy, and I am kink-affirming. I provide integrative, cultural, racial, and LGBTQ+ celebrating therapy.
Michael Gisser
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
4 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
Waitlist for new clients
I am a former US Army chaplain and ordained rabbi trained in Marriage and Family Therapy with additional training in trauma recovery, and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD). My experience embodies an experiential integrative approach and I can individualize therapy to meet client goals. I work with individuals, couples, military personnel, veterans, and their families, and the LGBTQIA community. I am knowledgeable of world religions and diverse cultural backgrounds. I am currently accepting new clients in Pittsboro and Cary.
I am a former US Army chaplain and ordained rabbi trained in Marriage and Family Therapy with additional training in trauma recovery, and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD). My experience embodies an experiential integrative approach and I can individualize therapy to meet client goals. I work with individuals, couples, military personnel, veterans, and their families, and the LGBTQIA community. I am knowledgeable of world religions and diverse cultural backgrounds. I am currently accepting new clients in Pittsboro and Cary.
Greetings! Congratulations on taking the 1st step to address your concerns. It takes courage to make this step and I want to acknowledge your efforts. It gives me great pleasure to have the opportunity to develop a collaborative relationship with you and to connect with you, guide you and provide a non-judgmental safe place. I enjoy working with children, pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. I am a passionate clinician that strives to improve the quality of life of my clients.
Greetings! Congratulations on taking the 1st step to address your concerns. It takes courage to make this step and I want to acknowledge your efforts. It gives me great pleasure to have the opportunity to develop a collaborative relationship with you and to connect with you, guide you and provide a non-judgmental safe place. I enjoy working with children, pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. I am a passionate clinician that strives to improve the quality of life of my clients.
This I know to be true: Your future, how you perceive the world, how you feel about yourself and your behavior toward your family and friends is very much up to YOU. With courage, honesty, some hard work and a bit of help you can: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Feelings, Change Your Life.
This I know to be true: Your future, how you perceive the world, how you feel about yourself and your behavior toward your family and friends is very much up to YOU. With courage, honesty, some hard work and a bit of help you can: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Feelings, Change Your Life.
WellPower specializes in helping individuals and families move from surviving to thriving by providing compassionate, evidence-based care rooted in expertise and genuine connection. I am a licensed clinical therapist in both NC and SC (LCSW / LISW) and maintain offices in Raleigh, NC and Beaufort, SC.
WellPower specializes in helping individuals and families move from surviving to thriving by providing compassionate, evidence-based care rooted in expertise and genuine connection. I am a licensed clinical therapist in both NC and SC (LCSW / LISW) and maintain offices in Raleigh, NC and Beaufort, SC.
I was inspired to develop Rejuvenated Minds with the goal of providing a safe and nurturing space to support individuals coping with challenging life experiences. I seek to provide a nonjudgmental environment to explore issues that seem to be barriers to reaching your full potential and living your best life. I believe our journeys to wellness start from within. I maintain hope and a steadfast belief that we can all find a way to create a life worth living despite current and past wounds as well as other difficulties. I welcome you to embark on your journey today and embrace a peaceful rejuvenated mind.
I was inspired to develop Rejuvenated Minds with the goal of providing a safe and nurturing space to support individuals coping with challenging life experiences. I seek to provide a nonjudgmental environment to explore issues that seem to be barriers to reaching your full potential and living your best life. I believe our journeys to wellness start from within. I maintain hope and a steadfast belief that we can all find a way to create a life worth living despite current and past wounds as well as other difficulties. I welcome you to embark on your journey today and embrace a peaceful rejuvenated mind.
I am a psychotherapist with experience working with clients across the lifespan who have experienced a variety of issues and concerns. I enjoy working with each of my clients to establish a personal therapeutic relationship that they find helpful for them. I believe that the needs of each of my clients are distinct and what one person may experience as helpful may not be helpful to another. I strive to encourage a therapeutic relationship that is client directed and consider the experience of psychotherapy as a vehicle being driven by each unique client.
I am a psychotherapist with experience working with clients across the lifespan who have experienced a variety of issues and concerns. I enjoy working with each of my clients to establish a personal therapeutic relationship that they find helpful for them. I believe that the needs of each of my clients are distinct and what one person may experience as helpful may not be helpful to another. I strive to encourage a therapeutic relationship that is client directed and consider the experience of psychotherapy as a vehicle being driven by each unique client.
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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.