Cancer Therapists in Monroe, NJ
I provide virtual individual counseling throughout New Jersey and Florida, as well as in-person bereavement support groups in New Jersey. With 32+ years of experience, as a social worker, I have worked in a variety of family service agencies and clinical settings, helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, professionalism, and practical support. Whether you are seeking support during a difficult transition, coping with loss, or looking to improve your emotional well-being, I provide thoughtful guidance and personalized care to help you move forward with confidence and strength.
I provide virtual individual counseling throughout New Jersey and Florida, as well as in-person bereavement support groups in New Jersey. With 32+ years of experience, as a social worker, I have worked in a variety of family service agencies and clinical settings, helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, professionalism, and practical support. Whether you are seeking support during a difficult transition, coping with loss, or looking to improve your emotional well-being, I provide thoughtful guidance and personalized care to help you move forward with confidence and strength.
The healing journey begins with the desire for personal growth and a willingness to embrace change.
Together, we can achieve this. The first question is, " Are you willing to take care of you now?" For most, this is a difficult commitment to make. For those who are willing, the rewards are immeasurable. Learning how to face problems fearlessly, improve work performance, develop healthy realtionships, or reach a state of peace and joy are within your grasp.
The healing journey begins with the desire for personal growth and a willingness to embrace change.
Together, we can achieve this. The first question is, " Are you willing to take care of you now?" For most, this is a difficult commitment to make. For those who are willing, the rewards are immeasurable. Learning how to face problems fearlessly, improve work performance, develop healthy realtionships, or reach a state of peace and joy are within your grasp.
I work with people who are feeling stuck in life who want to feel more in control of their life, no matter what age they are, whether they are a young adult, in their mid life or deciding whether to retire or contintue to work in their later years.
I work with people who are feeling stuck in life who want to feel more in control of their life, no matter what age they are, whether they are a young adult, in their mid life or deciding whether to retire or contintue to work in their later years.
I am Dan Silitsky, Ph.D. and a New Jersey Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that all individuals have the innate ability to be empowered in making informed decisions about their present situation.
It will be my privilege to offer my expertise and sensitive style to those individuals, couples and family members who wish to pursue their life's dreams without undue stress.
I am Dan Silitsky, Ph.D. and a New Jersey Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that all individuals have the innate ability to be empowered in making informed decisions about their present situation.
It will be my privilege to offer my expertise and sensitive style to those individuals, couples and family members who wish to pursue their life's dreams without undue stress.
Accepting new clients! Therapy isn't about perfection - it’s about showing up as you are, wherever you are. New mom? Major life change? I am here for you!
Whether you’re navigating grief, postpartum changes, or the weight of life’s stress, I offer a safe and compassionate space where you can feel supported, heard, and ready to move from survival mode toward healing.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re used to caring for everyone else first. I see that kind of devotion as a quiet strength, and my goal is to help you begin caring for yourself too—even if it feels unfamiliar.
Accepting new clients! Therapy isn't about perfection - it’s about showing up as you are, wherever you are. New mom? Major life change? I am here for you!
Whether you’re navigating grief, postpartum changes, or the weight of life’s stress, I offer a safe and compassionate space where you can feel supported, heard, and ready to move from survival mode toward healing.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re used to caring for everyone else first. I see that kind of devotion as a quiet strength, and my goal is to help you begin caring for yourself too—even if it feels unfamiliar.
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As an oncology social worker, my clinical expertise relates to helping individuals maximize coping and management of cancer and other chronic illnesses.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a certification as an Oncology Social Worker. I have experience in hospital social work and teaching experience on a graduate level on the subject of chronic illness and disability.
As an oncology social worker, my clinical expertise relates to helping individuals maximize coping and management of cancer and other chronic illnesses.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a certification as an Oncology Social Worker. I have experience in hospital social work and teaching experience on a graduate level on the subject of chronic illness and disability.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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 here to listen and understand your distress, clarify your goals and support you in the process of changing feelings and interactions. You will find me easy to talk to, deeply caring, motivating and empowering. I treat adults and children who struggle with anxiety and depression, issues of self esteem , medical crisis, career related issues and adjustment to major life transitions. A large part of my practice focuses on relationship problems with significant others, intimacy and sexuality, parenting to children and adolescents. I specialize in supporting families in crisis due to divorce, substance abuse or financial crisis.
I am here to listen and understand your distress, clarify your goals and support you in the process of changing feelings and interactions. You will find me easy to talk to, deeply caring, motivating and empowering. I treat adults and children who struggle with anxiety and depression, issues of self esteem , medical crisis, career related issues and adjustment to major life transitions. A large part of my practice focuses on relationship problems with significant others, intimacy and sexuality, parenting to children and adolescents. I specialize in supporting families in crisis due to divorce, substance abuse or financial crisis.
I'm a trauma-informed therapist with 14+ years of experience helping adults with anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver stress, and the emotional weight of cancer and chronic illness.
Does anxiety hum in the background of everything you do? Maybe you're moving through depression, grief, or a transition that has shaken your sense of who you are. Or perhaps a health diagnosis — yours or a loved one's — has turned life upside down. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone. Therapy offers a steady place to land: a space to slow down, sort through what's shifting, and reconnect with your own strength.
I'm a trauma-informed therapist with 14+ years of experience helping adults with anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver stress, and the emotional weight of cancer and chronic illness.
Does anxiety hum in the background of everything you do? Maybe you're moving through depression, grief, or a transition that has shaken your sense of who you are. Or perhaps a health diagnosis — yours or a loved one's — has turned life upside down. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone. Therapy offers a steady place to land: a space to slow down, sort through what's shifting, and reconnect with your own strength.
My "ideal client" knows to provide loved ones the very best, he or she must also be at an individual best. Short-changing the "self" depletes the ability to offer abundance to others. Whereas prospering in heart, health, mind, and body lead to connections of premium value. My clients look beyond the ordinary, knowing possibilities are endless and will be found with concerted effort and bravery. Keeping life fresh, free and filled with potential, elevates us all. When my clients depart they have renewed joy and gratitude because they are awakened to the gifts that were once just beyond their reach but now part their life scripts.
My "ideal client" knows to provide loved ones the very best, he or she must also be at an individual best. Short-changing the "self" depletes the ability to offer abundance to others. Whereas prospering in heart, health, mind, and body lead to connections of premium value. My clients look beyond the ordinary, knowing possibilities are endless and will be found with concerted effort and bravery. Keeping life fresh, free and filled with potential, elevates us all. When my clients depart they have renewed joy and gratitude because they are awakened to the gifts that were once just beyond their reach but now part their life scripts.
I'm a firm believer that it's never too early or too late to improve the way you feel and interact with the world around you. If you're ready to explore and talk about the areas of your life that cause you stress/anxiety/depression, give me a call and we can work on them together. I am also trained in Brainspotting therapy, which is a technique to bring about more rapid processing and increased ability to manage difficult events and feelings.
I'm a firm believer that it's never too early or too late to improve the way you feel and interact with the world around you. If you're ready to explore and talk about the areas of your life that cause you stress/anxiety/depression, give me a call and we can work on them together. I am also trained in Brainspotting therapy, which is a technique to bring about more rapid processing and increased ability to manage difficult events and feelings.
You are worthy of a life that feels meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling—and therapy can be the space where that life begins to take shape. Therapy is not just about addressing what's painful, it's also about rediscovering your voice, your power, and your capacity for joy. I understand how vulnerable it can feel to begin this process, which is why I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you can show up as your full self, without judgment. Together, we’ll explore the parts of your story that feel heavy, while also discovering the strengths within you that can lead to healing, growth, and self-discovery. You deserve that!
You are worthy of a life that feels meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling—and therapy can be the space where that life begins to take shape. Therapy is not just about addressing what's painful, it's also about rediscovering your voice, your power, and your capacity for joy. I understand how vulnerable it can feel to begin this process, which is why I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you can show up as your full self, without judgment. Together, we’ll explore the parts of your story that feel heavy, while also discovering the strengths within you that can lead to healing, growth, and self-discovery. You deserve that!
Jean has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News and in countless high-profile publications: Journal of Pediatrics, Cancer Research, Nature and more.
Do you struggle to fall asleep due to intense stress or anxiety? Is your lack of restful sleep affecting your career, relationships, and life? Dr. Jean Eljay - Creator of SnooZZeaZZy - can help you eliminate anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and sleep disorders. With thousands of clients counseled, 2000+ research studies initiated, a Doctorate in Medical Genetics and Master's in Molecular Biology from one of the top 3 ranked hospitals in the world by U.S. News and World Report, Dr. Jean Eljay is credited as a top professional in stress, anxiety, pain and sleep problem solutions.
Jean has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News and in countless high-profile publications: Journal of Pediatrics, Cancer Research, Nature and more.
Do you struggle to fall asleep due to intense stress or anxiety? Is your lack of restful sleep affecting your career, relationships, and life? Dr. Jean Eljay - Creator of SnooZZeaZZy - can help you eliminate anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and sleep disorders. With thousands of clients counseled, 2000+ research studies initiated, a Doctorate in Medical Genetics and Master's in Molecular Biology from one of the top 3 ranked hospitals in the world by U.S. News and World Report, Dr. Jean Eljay is credited as a top professional in stress, anxiety, pain and sleep problem solutions.
My ideal client—regardless of background—is carrying anxiety, depression, or trauma's effects, often tied to life pressures, family expectations, cultural dynamics, discrimination, grief, addiction, or transitions. Many seem high-achieving but feel overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck. With extensive experience across all demographics, I especially welcome South Asian/BIPOC clients facing intergenerational trauma or stigma. They need a safe, affirming space and evidence-based tools (EMDR, CBT, mindfulness) to heal. Their goals: Feel lighter and authentic, manage symptoms, set boundaries, build resilience, and thrive fully.
My ideal client—regardless of background—is carrying anxiety, depression, or trauma's effects, often tied to life pressures, family expectations, cultural dynamics, discrimination, grief, addiction, or transitions. Many seem high-achieving but feel overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck. With extensive experience across all demographics, I especially welcome South Asian/BIPOC clients facing intergenerational trauma or stigma. They need a safe, affirming space and evidence-based tools (EMDR, CBT, mindfulness) to heal. Their goals: Feel lighter and authentic, manage symptoms, set boundaries, build resilience, and thrive fully.
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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.