Cancer Therapists in Atlantic Highlands, NJ
I am a cancer survivor, who has navigated from first diagnosis through active treatment to survivorship.
Life has challenging seasons. Whether juggling work and school to graduate with a college degree, parenting a child with unique needs, or facing a serious illness, it can bring overwhelming emotions, uncertainty, and burnout. You may be holding it together for everyone else while quietly struggling with anxiety, grief, frustration, or isolation. Therapy offers a compassionate, confidential space to process what you are carrying, develop healthy coping strategies, and reconnect with your strength. Whatever season you are navigating, you are worthy of feeling seen, supported, and understood.
I am a cancer survivor, who has navigated from first diagnosis through active treatment to survivorship.
Life has challenging seasons. Whether juggling work and school to graduate with a college degree, parenting a child with unique needs, or facing a serious illness, it can bring overwhelming emotions, uncertainty, and burnout. You may be holding it together for everyone else while quietly struggling with anxiety, grief, frustration, or isolation. Therapy offers a compassionate, confidential space to process what you are carrying, develop healthy coping strategies, and reconnect with your strength. Whatever season you are navigating, you are worthy of feeling seen, supported, and understood.
Whats unique about The Visiting Counselor (TVC) is that I am mobile. I meet the clients in their homes where they are most comfortable and feel the most secure. I also deliver counseling and psychotherapy with compassion and understanding of the person as a whole. I am able to address a wide range of issues from the everyday stresses of life to more complex chronic issues of the mind or the body.
Whats unique about The Visiting Counselor (TVC) is that I am mobile. I meet the clients in their homes where they are most comfortable and feel the most secure. I also deliver counseling and psychotherapy with compassion and understanding of the person as a whole. I am able to address a wide range of issues from the everyday stresses of life to more complex chronic issues of the mind or the body.
Are you trying to cope with the daily anxieties of life? Do day-to-day tasks feel like they’re piling up faster than you can manage? At Embracing Stages, I work with individuals who are doing their best to hold it all together while life keeps throwing curveballs. Whether you're caring for a loved one, facing illness, grieving, or simply trying to meet the relentless expectations of adulthood—your pain is valid, and your healing matters.
You are not a diagnosis. You are not a burden. You are a whole person, and this stage of life does not have to define your future
Are you trying to cope with the daily anxieties of life? Do day-to-day tasks feel like they’re piling up faster than you can manage? At Embracing Stages, I work with individuals who are doing their best to hold it all together while life keeps throwing curveballs. Whether you're caring for a loved one, facing illness, grieving, or simply trying to meet the relentless expectations of adulthood—your pain is valid, and your healing matters.
You are not a diagnosis. You are not a burden. You are a whole person, and this stage of life does not have to define your future
Do you or a family member feel that life is so difficult and everything you try appears to be falling apart at the seam. Disappointment, hurt, grief and anger can morph into complicated unwanted behavior if left unresolved. Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating and sleep disorders can arise when life circumstances are overwhelmingly stressful. Over the years the feedback that I have received from clients is: that I am warm, caring, understanding, easy to talk to; willing to help you tell your story by asking the questions that bring out your inner voice and easily reached by phone or text.
Do you or a family member feel that life is so difficult and everything you try appears to be falling apart at the seam. Disappointment, hurt, grief and anger can morph into complicated unwanted behavior if left unresolved. Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating and sleep disorders can arise when life circumstances are overwhelmingly stressful. Over the years the feedback that I have received from clients is: that I am warm, caring, understanding, easy to talk to; willing to help you tell your story by asking the questions that bring out your inner voice and easily reached by phone or text.
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I specialize in self-harm and suicidal behaviors, trauma, mood disorders, chronic pain, and oncological ( cancer) services.
I specialize in providing care for teens and women who want to navigate life transitions well. I provide support for women who want to release shame and blame, process their traumas, and live from a healed nervous system. I also support teens who want to navigate the teen years with healthy skills. Let's work together to create a toolbox of coping skills that will help you navigate any life transition well. I'll help you redefine yourself, build an identity that is based on your identified goals, and relinquish that feeling of being stuck and overwhelmed because you are operating outside of your boundaries.
I specialize in self-harm and suicidal behaviors, trauma, mood disorders, chronic pain, and oncological ( cancer) services.
I specialize in providing care for teens and women who want to navigate life transitions well. I provide support for women who want to release shame and blame, process their traumas, and live from a healed nervous system. I also support teens who want to navigate the teen years with healthy skills. Let's work together to create a toolbox of coping skills that will help you navigate any life transition well. I'll help you redefine yourself, build an identity that is based on your identified goals, and relinquish that feeling of being stuck and overwhelmed because you are operating outside of your boundaries.
Are you struggling to navigate life’s obstacles? Things like health issues, trauma, loss, or unexpected life changes? Many people I work with are facing serious illness or life changes in themselves or someone very dear to them. These life events often lead to emotional struggles like anxiety, depression, feelings of loneliness or simply lack of motivation. My holistic approach is aimed at helping you build long-term resilience, learn to manage anxiety, lean into your strengths and support systems and empower you to change, heal and grow.
Are you struggling to navigate life’s obstacles? Things like health issues, trauma, loss, or unexpected life changes? Many people I work with are facing serious illness or life changes in themselves or someone very dear to them. These life events often lead to emotional struggles like anxiety, depression, feelings of loneliness or simply lack of motivation. My holistic approach is aimed at helping you build long-term resilience, learn to manage anxiety, lean into your strengths and support systems and empower you to change, heal and grow.
My expertise includes addressing concerns, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, chronic illness, cancer, caregiver challenges, and grief/bereavement.
I utilize evidence-based approaches, like cognitive behavioral therapy, to foster emotional awareness, challenge unproductive thought and behavior patterns, and build effective coping skills. Together, we'll discover your strengths and empower you to navigate life's complexities and live a fulfilling life.
My expertise includes addressing concerns, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, chronic illness, cancer, caregiver challenges, and grief/bereavement.
I utilize evidence-based approaches, like cognitive behavioral therapy, to foster emotional awareness, challenge unproductive thought and behavior patterns, and build effective coping skills. Together, we'll discover your strengths and empower you to navigate life's complexities and live a fulfilling life.
I work with cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
I am a certified Death Doula and trained in Hospice work. I provide therapy for cancer patients and their families and lead support groups for cancer survivors. I have experience working full-time in a college campus counseling center and work closely with a number of student-athletes.
I work with cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
I am a certified Death Doula and trained in Hospice work. I provide therapy for cancer patients and their families and lead support groups for cancer survivors. I have experience working full-time in a college campus counseling center and work closely with a number of student-athletes.
I have special expertise in cancer settings, chronic illness, parenting, caregiving, and burnout.
I am a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with a passion for supporting people and families through difficult transitions in their lives. Working through life transitions can come in a variety of different forms whether it be adjusting to a new job, becoming a first-time parent, being diagnosed with a serious illness, as well as a range of other things. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients gain a better understanding of your feelings, moods and behaviors throughout these transitions, and in turn, help you to better manage and cope.
I have special expertise in cancer settings, chronic illness, parenting, caregiving, and burnout.
I am a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with a passion for supporting people and families through difficult transitions in their lives. Working through life transitions can come in a variety of different forms whether it be adjusting to a new job, becoming a first-time parent, being diagnosed with a serious illness, as well as a range of other things. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients gain a better understanding of your feelings, moods and behaviors throughout these transitions, and in turn, help you to better manage and cope.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a space to process life’s challenges, you’re not alone. With over 20 years of experience, I offer a warm, person-centered approach to therapy designed to support adults through anxiety, depression, life transitions, women’s issues (fertility and postpartum issues), career struggles, caregiver stress, grief and loss and end-of-life.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a space to process life’s challenges, you’re not alone. With over 20 years of experience, I offer a warm, person-centered approach to therapy designed to support adults through anxiety, depression, life transitions, women’s issues (fertility and postpartum issues), career struggles, caregiver stress, grief and loss and end-of-life.
I specialize in supporting people navigating cancer, healing from trauma, or anyone who feels quietly depleted by the pace, pressure, and sheer absurdity of modern life.
In each case, you're likely carrying thoughts you'd never say out loud. My job is to offer a warm, honest space where you can finally say them—no judgment, no pressure to be "fine."
In our first few sessions, we'll get to know each other, see if we're a good fit, and collaborate on goals that actually matter to you.
I specialize in supporting people navigating cancer, healing from trauma, or anyone who feels quietly depleted by the pace, pressure, and sheer absurdity of modern life.
In each case, you're likely carrying thoughts you'd never say out loud. My job is to offer a warm, honest space where you can finally say them—no judgment, no pressure to be "fine."
In our first few sessions, we'll get to know each other, see if we're a good fit, and collaborate on goals that actually matter to you.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed or disconnected and want support making sense of what comes next when life feels uncertain. Whether it’s an inner voice calling for change or life itself insisting that things can no longer stay the same, therapy provides a space to explore what’s happening and try out new ways of being. Together, we approach what’s difficult with curiosity and care, uncovering the inner tensions, recurring patterns, and hidden assumptions that shape your choices, limit your possibilities, and hold you back from stepping fully into your potential.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed or disconnected and want support making sense of what comes next when life feels uncertain. Whether it’s an inner voice calling for change or life itself insisting that things can no longer stay the same, therapy provides a space to explore what’s happening and try out new ways of being. Together, we approach what’s difficult with curiosity and care, uncovering the inner tensions, recurring patterns, and hidden assumptions that shape your choices, limit your possibilities, and hold you back from stepping fully into your potential.
At Connect Counseling & Wellness, we believe in supporting the whole person–mind, body, and spirit–through a person-in-environment lens rooted in clinical social work. Our ideal clients are individuals navigating life’s challenges–stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationships–seeking not just relief, but real growth.
At Connect Counseling & Wellness, we believe in supporting the whole person–mind, body, and spirit–through a person-in-environment lens rooted in clinical social work. Our ideal clients are individuals navigating life’s challenges–stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationships–seeking not just relief, but real growth.
As humans, we sometimes avoid our emotions, hoping they will eventually fade on their own. More often than not, however, the feelings we keep beneath the surface find ways to emerge, sometimes in ways that feel confusing, overwhelming, or unhelpful. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore the parts of yourself that tend to remain hidden. It is a chance to look beneath the surface, gaining a deeper understanding of who you are. With this insight, we can explore ways of engaging more fully in your life and relationships, deepen your sense of purpose, and reconnect with, or discover for the first time, feelings of stillness and joy.
As humans, we sometimes avoid our emotions, hoping they will eventually fade on their own. More often than not, however, the feelings we keep beneath the surface find ways to emerge, sometimes in ways that feel confusing, overwhelming, or unhelpful. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore the parts of yourself that tend to remain hidden. It is a chance to look beneath the surface, gaining a deeper understanding of who you are. With this insight, we can explore ways of engaging more fully in your life and relationships, deepen your sense of purpose, and reconnect with, or discover for the first time, feelings of stillness and joy.
Making changes in your life can feel daunting—especially when you’re trying to do it alone. For more than twenty-five years, I’ve supported clients as they navigate life’s challenges and move toward meaningful change. Issues I specialize in include: anxiety, depression, addiction, childhood trauma, pregnancy loss/fertility struggles, career transition, millennial challenges, and relationship/couples counseling.
Therapy with me is tailored to you. Depending on your needs, our work may be solution-focused, psychodynamic, and/or grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, always with the goal of helping you feel supported.
Making changes in your life can feel daunting—especially when you’re trying to do it alone. For more than twenty-five years, I’ve supported clients as they navigate life’s challenges and move toward meaningful change. Issues I specialize in include: anxiety, depression, addiction, childhood trauma, pregnancy loss/fertility struggles, career transition, millennial challenges, and relationship/couples counseling.
Therapy with me is tailored to you. Depending on your needs, our work may be solution-focused, psychodynamic, and/or grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, always with the goal of helping you feel supported.
I'm glad you are here. Are you ready to start feeling better? You deserve it. Therapy can be an important step to begin to live the life you have imagined. Often our own negative thinking patterns deeply impact our mood but it can be so hard to just “feel better”. I strive to make counseling a space that is supportive and empathetic to promote personal growth. Life can feel really overwhelming and therapy can be a place that you begin to explore your thoughts, your relationships, and past experiences while beginning to implement daily changes to lead a fulfilling and joyful life.
I'm glad you are here. Are you ready to start feeling better? You deserve it. Therapy can be an important step to begin to live the life you have imagined. Often our own negative thinking patterns deeply impact our mood but it can be so hard to just “feel better”. I strive to make counseling a space that is supportive and empathetic to promote personal growth. Life can feel really overwhelming and therapy can be a place that you begin to explore your thoughts, your relationships, and past experiences while beginning to implement daily changes to lead a fulfilling and joyful life.
Ugh… dinner time. You don’t know what to make, and no one agrees on anything. As you ponder why YOU’RE the one with the lifelong responsibility of planning and preparing EVERY meal, your son is telling you how excited he is for soccer. Crap! Panic jolts your bones as you realize you forgot to sign him up. At the same time, your daughter is in a full-blown meltdown over homework. You’re trying to help, but it’s making it worse. You escape to the bathroom for a moment of silence when you hear, “Mom?” Geez… you can’t even PEE in peace! You’re about to explode. You love your kids, but you can’t help but miss the woman you used to be.
Ugh… dinner time. You don’t know what to make, and no one agrees on anything. As you ponder why YOU’RE the one with the lifelong responsibility of planning and preparing EVERY meal, your son is telling you how excited he is for soccer. Crap! Panic jolts your bones as you realize you forgot to sign him up. At the same time, your daughter is in a full-blown meltdown over homework. You’re trying to help, but it’s making it worse. You escape to the bathroom for a moment of silence when you hear, “Mom?” Geez… you can’t even PEE in peace! You’re about to explode. You love your kids, but you can’t help but miss the woman you used to be.
Alliance Counseling and Wellness Coaching, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, BCC
Serves Area
Do you struggle with the stress and anxiety? Do you find it hard to maintain the ability to manage work, and family responsibilities and parenting and child management? Is it difficult for you to find time for your own self care, hobbies and interests? Are you noticing that relationships in your life are suffering? If you answered YES to any of these, counseling can help! In addition, I specialize in helping men in all aspects of life. I also focus on helping givers and helpers, mental health professionals, medical providers and first responders.
Do you struggle with the stress and anxiety? Do you find it hard to maintain the ability to manage work, and family responsibilities and parenting and child management? Is it difficult for you to find time for your own self care, hobbies and interests? Are you noticing that relationships in your life are suffering? If you answered YES to any of these, counseling can help! In addition, I specialize in helping men in all aspects of life. I also focus on helping givers and helpers, mental health professionals, medical providers and first responders.
You are not alone! If you are searching for help managing feelings of anxiety, depression, or if you have been through trauma or even managing chronic illness, help is available! Together, we can get through it and reach your goals! Many changes come with the onset of these issues, and it can be debilitating to a person's self-esteem, lifestyle, relationships, and mental health. Together, we can process these changes, address fears, and collaborate to work as a team! I am certified in working with mood disorders as well as adjustment and chronic illness. I'm happy to help, and excited to help bring healing to your life!
You are not alone! If you are searching for help managing feelings of anxiety, depression, or if you have been through trauma or even managing chronic illness, help is available! Together, we can get through it and reach your goals! Many changes come with the onset of these issues, and it can be debilitating to a person's self-esteem, lifestyle, relationships, and mental health. Together, we can process these changes, address fears, and collaborate to work as a team! I am certified in working with mood disorders as well as adjustment and chronic illness. I'm happy to help, and excited to help bring healing to your life!
Coming to therapy doesn't mean something is wrong with you, or you failed because you couldn't "fix it" yourself. Like many people I see, you might consider yourself aggressively capable. As a result, you may find it hard to trust and rely on others. When you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and are reluctant to ask for help, it is likely to lead to overwhelm. Here's what's true: your well-being MATTERS and affects the quality of your life and relationships. We'll work to identify what's in the way of living a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
Coming to therapy doesn't mean something is wrong with you, or you failed because you couldn't "fix it" yourself. Like many people I see, you might consider yourself aggressively capable. As a result, you may find it hard to trust and rely on others. When you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and are reluctant to ask for help, it is likely to lead to overwhelm. Here's what's true: your well-being MATTERS and affects the quality of your life and relationships. We'll work to identify what's in the way of living a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
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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.