Cancer Therapists in Colts Neck, NJ
Are you troubled & stressed in a relationship, but don't know how to change things? Do you say "yes" when you want to say "no"? Are you covering up your pain with destructive behaviors? Do you judge yourself harshly & feel you are just never 'good enough'? Negative thoughts, anxiety & low self esteem can be an enormous burden, making it a crushing chore to just get through your day. They effect your relationships, your ability to work and can lead to substance abuse, over eating and other behaviors that can pull you in to a downward spiral that is hard to break free from.
Are you troubled & stressed in a relationship, but don't know how to change things? Do you say "yes" when you want to say "no"? Are you covering up your pain with destructive behaviors? Do you judge yourself harshly & feel you are just never 'good enough'? Negative thoughts, anxiety & low self esteem can be an enormous burden, making it a crushing chore to just get through your day. They effect your relationships, your ability to work and can lead to substance abuse, over eating and other behaviors that can pull you in to a downward spiral that is hard to break free from.
I have worked with individuals, couples and groups for the past 30+ years. My interest is in being a catalyst for change - helping people find and lead more fulfilling lives - has not wavered but rather, increased. It has, and continues to be an exciting privelege for me to be invited into my clients' lives with the common goal of facilitating new personal insights and enhancing relationships both at "home" and in clients' broader social communities.
I have worked with individuals, couples and groups for the past 30+ years. My interest is in being a catalyst for change - helping people find and lead more fulfilling lives - has not wavered but rather, increased. It has, and continues to be an exciting privelege for me to be invited into my clients' lives with the common goal of facilitating new personal insights and enhancing relationships both at "home" and in clients' broader social communities.
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!
Lisa F. Ligammari, LCSW, Counseling Services & Associates is a group practice which includes 7 therapists. We work with a diversity of clients and enjoy both play therapy for little ones and talk therapy for adolescents and adults. We can tailor interventions and techniques to help assist you with your goals. With over 20 years of experience and certified in psychodynamic analysis and a certified clinical supervisor, my goal is to offer everyone the best care with the right therapist for you! We all have our specialties and our modalities of treatment techniques! Feel free to call or email for your first appointment!
Lisa F. Ligammari, LCSW, Counseling Services & Associates is a group practice which includes 7 therapists. We work with a diversity of clients and enjoy both play therapy for little ones and talk therapy for adolescents and adults. We can tailor interventions and techniques to help assist you with your goals. With over 20 years of experience and certified in psychodynamic analysis and a certified clinical supervisor, my goal is to offer everyone the best care with the right therapist for you! We all have our specialties and our modalities of treatment techniques! Feel free to call or email for your first appointment!
Dr. Pete approaches clinical work from a cognitive orientation, including a variety of evidence-based treatments while creating an open dialogue about treatment techniques, goals and culture. The main focus is on improving wellbeing and reducing stress including integration of Eastern traditions such as Buddhism and Yoga. This has lead to the authorship of several books and research articles on the utilization of mindfulness for effective leadership, building effective teams, and improving the wellness of high performing professionals (athletes and executives).
Dr. Pete approaches clinical work from a cognitive orientation, including a variety of evidence-based treatments while creating an open dialogue about treatment techniques, goals and culture. The main focus is on improving wellbeing and reducing stress including integration of Eastern traditions such as Buddhism and Yoga. This has lead to the authorship of several books and research articles on the utilization of mindfulness for effective leadership, building effective teams, and improving the wellness of high performing professionals (athletes and executives).
At Comprehensive Counseling Center, our team of experienced and compassionate psychotherapists is dedicated to helping individuals thrive in a supportive, confidential environment. We service clients virtually in Ohio, New York, and Connecticut. Whether you're an individual, couple, or family, we welcome you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. Our highly skilled therapists provide personalized care, offering guidance and support tailored to your unique needs. With us, you'll receive a treatment plan designed to empower you and help you achieve your goals.
At Comprehensive Counseling Center, our team of experienced and compassionate psychotherapists is dedicated to helping individuals thrive in a supportive, confidential environment. We service clients virtually in Ohio, New York, and Connecticut. Whether you're an individual, couple, or family, we welcome you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. Our highly skilled therapists provide personalized care, offering guidance and support tailored to your unique needs. With us, you'll receive a treatment plan designed to empower you and help you achieve your goals.
Feeling unhappy, anxious, hurt, or stuck in a relationship that isn’t working?
While on a journey toward meaning & happiness, sometimes we need to sort through the issues that hold us back or are too heavy. Therapy is a place to do that sorting: in a safe & trusting environment, we go through our traveler's bag, keep what's our strengths & passions, resolve the entangled conflicts, and maybe leave behind what no longer serves us within our hearts. I would love to be your guide in this journey.
For immediate stress, anxiety, burnout, or trauma support, download my free Stress Relief Roadmap on my website.
Feeling unhappy, anxious, hurt, or stuck in a relationship that isn’t working?
While on a journey toward meaning & happiness, sometimes we need to sort through the issues that hold us back or are too heavy. Therapy is a place to do that sorting: in a safe & trusting environment, we go through our traveler's bag, keep what's our strengths & passions, resolve the entangled conflicts, and maybe leave behind what no longer serves us within our hearts. I would love to be your guide in this journey.
For immediate stress, anxiety, burnout, or trauma support, download my free Stress Relief Roadmap on my website.
Feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? You may be struggling with trauma, codependency, narcissistic abuse, or addiction. I help individuals heal from toxic relationships, process childhood wounds, and rebuild self-worth. Together, we’ll reduce anxiety, strengthen boundaries, and create healthier connections. I also work with couples to improve communication and rebuild trust, and support families impacted by addiction. Offering telehealth and equine-assisted therapy with rescue horses. You don’t have to do this alone. I have immediate daytime availability and am here to support your healing journey
Feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? You may be struggling with trauma, codependency, narcissistic abuse, or addiction. I help individuals heal from toxic relationships, process childhood wounds, and rebuild self-worth. Together, we’ll reduce anxiety, strengthen boundaries, and create healthier connections. I also work with couples to improve communication and rebuild trust, and support families impacted by addiction. Offering telehealth and equine-assisted therapy with rescue horses. You don’t have to do this alone. I have immediate daytime availability and am here to support your healing journey
I am passionate about working with women who are navigating a major life transition but are finding themselves exhausted by their inner critic, judging themselves to the point of being stuck and shut down from their creative expression. I value your internal sense of self as a significant resource to help alleviate your symptoms. Many women I see are looking for an alternative to traditional talk therapy. My comprehensive training in psychotherapy and art therapy brings a unique element to my sessions in which we access and utilize your creativity to help problem solve and gain a fresh, new perspective.
I am passionate about working with women who are navigating a major life transition but are finding themselves exhausted by their inner critic, judging themselves to the point of being stuck and shut down from their creative expression. I value your internal sense of self as a significant resource to help alleviate your symptoms. Many women I see are looking for an alternative to traditional talk therapy. My comprehensive training in psychotherapy and art therapy brings a unique element to my sessions in which we access and utilize your creativity to help problem solve and gain a fresh, new perspective.
His healing methods help transform cancer, congenital disorders, chronic disease patients into energized, healthy, happy individuals.
Dr. Jean has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News and in countless high-profile publications: Journal of Pediatrics, Cancer Research, Nature and more. He was awarded the Pediatric Award in Basic and Applied Research and named the American Cancer Society Researcher of the Year for his industry impact.
His healing methods help transform cancer, congenital disorders, chronic disease patients into energized, healthy, happy individuals.
Dr. Jean has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News and in countless high-profile publications: Journal of Pediatrics, Cancer Research, Nature and more. He was awarded the Pediatric Award in Basic and Applied Research and named the American Cancer Society Researcher of the Year for his industry impact.
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.
All are welcome. After 20 years of practice as a therapist, I have had the opportunity to worked in many different settings, and feel that I can provide a well rounded approach to treatment based on best practice research and ethical considerations.
All are welcome. After 20 years of practice as a therapist, I have had the opportunity to worked in many different settings, and feel that I can provide a well rounded approach to treatment based on best practice research and ethical considerations.
Kristi Cilenti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DRCC
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
Not accepting new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years of experience in the mental health field, I understand how life experiences shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes those experiences lead to thoughts, reactions, or behaviors that create distress or unwanted patterns. My goal is to help you explore your emotional life, gain insight, set healthy boundaries, and make meaningful changes that lead to growth and healing.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years of experience in the mental health field, I understand how life experiences shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes those experiences lead to thoughts, reactions, or behaviors that create distress or unwanted patterns. My goal is to help you explore your emotional life, gain insight, set healthy boundaries, and make meaningful changes that lead to growth and healing.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 help children, teens, adults, couples and families to better understand their temperament so they can experience improved emotional, spiritual and mental health. As the Traveling Counselor, I provide in-home, on-site and teletherapy for life coaching, counseling, therapy and consulting services for individuals, church organizations, family agencies and educational programs. As a public speaker, presentations are unlimited such as parent meetings, churches, mental health events, private events, panels and facilitation of trainings and workshops.
I help children, teens, adults, couples and families to better understand their temperament so they can experience improved emotional, spiritual and mental health. As the Traveling Counselor, I provide in-home, on-site and teletherapy for life coaching, counseling, therapy and consulting services for individuals, church organizations, family agencies and educational programs. As a public speaker, presentations are unlimited such as parent meetings, churches, mental health events, private events, panels and facilitation of trainings and workshops.
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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.