Cancer Therapists in Neptune, NJ
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 had the privilege of working with diverse populations of all ages and backgrounds. Through this process my experience includes working as a hospice social worker. In this position, I assisted families through the grieving process as well as helping them navigate the end of life process for both the individual and their family. I have also worked as a behavioral health navigator assisting individuals manage their day to day issues, by developing strategies to help them meet the challenges they may face.
I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations of all ages and backgrounds. Through this process my experience includes working as a hospice social worker. In this position, I assisted families through the grieving process as well as helping them navigate the end of life process for both the individual and their family. I have also worked as a behavioral health navigator assisting individuals manage their day to day issues, by developing strategies to help them meet the challenges they may face.
I'm Dorothy and my pronouns are she/her. I have an anti-racist, queer-affirming, inclusive therapy practice. I practice from a client centered strengths based focus - we are all just humans trying to figure out how to navigate life. My therapy style is a combination of understanding and validating causes and developing a plan to cope and build a life that you experience as worth living.
I'm Dorothy and my pronouns are she/her. I have an anti-racist, queer-affirming, inclusive therapy practice. I practice from a client centered strengths based focus - we are all just humans trying to figure out how to navigate life. My therapy style is a combination of understanding and validating causes and developing a plan to cope and build a life that you experience as worth living.
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!
"Therapy... Coping... Life... " Covid-19 continues to devastate our society through addiction, fear, and challenge to cope with "life on life's terms." I am best at helping people develop coping skills to prevent relapse in behavior while building your quality of life...
"Therapy... Coping... Life... " Covid-19 continues to devastate our society through addiction, fear, and challenge to cope with "life on life's terms." I am best at helping people develop coping skills to prevent relapse in behavior while building your quality of life...
Providing Alternative Lines of Movement Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Serves Area
Life's changes often create challenges that may be traumatic for some that can generate overwhelming feelings of anxiety and depression that can cloud our ability to perform our best and create achievable goals. These overwhelming emotions can also create maladaptive behaviors that can impact one's safety and overall well being. Learning how to understand and manage these emotions is key. I am able to offer children and families creative/fun ways to do this in a non-threatening manner that allows them to feel comfortable enough to let their guard down and trust the process.
Life's changes often create challenges that may be traumatic for some that can generate overwhelming feelings of anxiety and depression that can cloud our ability to perform our best and create achievable goals. These overwhelming emotions can also create maladaptive behaviors that can impact one's safety and overall well being. Learning how to understand and manage these emotions is key. I am able to offer children and families creative/fun ways to do this in a non-threatening manner that allows them to feel comfortable enough to let their guard down and trust the process.
Life can be painful. When we struggle, it's often because we're having normal reactions to abnormal circumstances. We live in an unpredictable world that can feel dismissive of just how hard it is to be a human. I consider it a privilege to help others reconnect with their innate wisdom. I approach the therapy relationship with a genuine, compassionate, and non-judgmental style and work best with clients who are struggling with the impact of trauma, emotion dysregulation, dissociation, self injury, depression, anxiety, and challenges specific to the LGBTQ+ community.
Life can be painful. When we struggle, it's often because we're having normal reactions to abnormal circumstances. We live in an unpredictable world that can feel dismissive of just how hard it is to be a human. I consider it a privilege to help others reconnect with their innate wisdom. I approach the therapy relationship with a genuine, compassionate, and non-judgmental style and work best with clients who are struggling with the impact of trauma, emotion dysregulation, dissociation, self injury, depression, anxiety, and challenges specific to the LGBTQ+ community.
New Day Counseling provides compassionate support for adults of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or caregiver stress. My background in geriatric mental health allows me to understand the unique challenges that arise later in life, but my work extends to anyone navigating emotional overwhelm, family dynamics, or major life changes.
New Day Counseling provides compassionate support for adults of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or caregiver stress. My background in geriatric mental health allows me to understand the unique challenges that arise later in life, but my work extends to anyone navigating emotional overwhelm, family dynamics, or major life changes.
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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 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.
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 survived kidney cancer despite living a healthy lifestyle, and that experience deepened my commitment to helping others thrive.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you have lost yourself? I work with men and women of all ages navigating life transitions, health challenges, low confidence, and the question of “what now?” My clients are ready for real change and want a trusted partner to walk beside them.
I survived kidney cancer despite living a healthy lifestyle, and that experience deepened my commitment to helping others thrive.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you have lost yourself? I work with men and women of all ages navigating life transitions, health challenges, low confidence, and the question of “what now?” My clients are ready for real change and want a trusted partner to walk beside them.
Dr. Tara Chalakani
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD , LPC, ACS, NCC, RN
6 Endorsed
Brielle, NJ 08730
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Tara is passionate about her work. To help people grow, heal, and overcome obstacles is her focus. Her expansive knowledge makes her a well-known expert in her field. She believes that her clients possess the capacity to heal, but they need the right environment to foster their true potential. She is holistic and views each person as an individual. Dr. Tara has extensive experience and is well versed in several counseling modalities, coaching, and understands that each person's needs are unique.
Dr. Tara is passionate about her work. To help people grow, heal, and overcome obstacles is her focus. Her expansive knowledge makes her a well-known expert in her field. She believes that her clients possess the capacity to heal, but they need the right environment to foster their true potential. She is holistic and views each person as an individual. Dr. Tara has extensive experience and is well versed in several counseling modalities, coaching, and understands that each person's needs are unique.
We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.
We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Family and Youth Services, a group practice dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and children. With over 15 years of experience, I offer a range of therapeutic solutions tailored to address a variety of challenges, with a focus on relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Our practice includes a team of skilled therapists with immediate availability to support a wide spectrum of mental health needs. We also have a licensed prescriber who provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Family and Youth Services, a group practice dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and children. With over 15 years of experience, I offer a range of therapeutic solutions tailored to address a variety of challenges, with a focus on relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Our practice includes a team of skilled therapists with immediate availability to support a wide spectrum of mental health needs. We also have a licensed prescriber who provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Monmouth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
JFCS works with clients from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. All the therapists work hard to build trusting relationships with their clients, so that they can feel safe and empowered. Clients can meet us at one of our two Monmouth County locations (Asbury Park and Morganville) or via telehealth session. We have a variety of services available including:
JFCS works with clients from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. All the therapists work hard to build trusting relationships with their clients, so that they can feel safe and empowered. Clients can meet us at one of our two Monmouth County locations (Asbury Park and Morganville) or via telehealth session. We have a variety of services available including:
Welcome — I'm so proud that you've made it to this point and are prioritizing your mental health. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to empowering individuals and families to heal, grow, and thrive. I specialize in trauma, mood disorders, and stress management, with many years of experience supporting children, families, and individuals. I help clients navigate life’s challenges with a supportive, compassionate, and strength-based focus. Ultimately, my goal is to create a safe and collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped to move forward with confidence.
Welcome — I'm so proud that you've made it to this point and are prioritizing your mental health. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to empowering individuals and families to heal, grow, and thrive. I specialize in trauma, mood disorders, and stress management, with many years of experience supporting children, families, and individuals. I help clients navigate life’s challenges with a supportive, compassionate, and strength-based focus. Ultimately, my goal is to create a safe and collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped to move forward with confidence.
I greet you with enormous respect for having the courage to ask for help. I use humor, enthusiasm and... even some occasional profanity when embracing the complexities of real-life with you. As a dually licensed therapist, I am qualified to treat most issues- mental health and alcohol/drug addiction. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents suffering anxiety/depression, addiction, life-transition issues, grief/loss, career related problems, gay/lesbian population, divorce & family related issues.
I greet you with enormous respect for having the courage to ask for help. I use humor, enthusiasm and... even some occasional profanity when embracing the complexities of real-life with you. As a dually licensed therapist, I am qualified to treat most issues- mental health and alcohol/drug addiction. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents suffering anxiety/depression, addiction, life-transition issues, grief/loss, career related problems, gay/lesbian population, divorce & family related issues.
Nicolisa brings an integrative approach to psychotherapy, with experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Her practice is rooted in a deep respect for each person's unique story, and specializes in helping clients navigate complex issues of emotional, relational, and life challenges that often bring people to therapy.
Nicolisa brings an integrative approach to psychotherapy, with experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Her practice is rooted in a deep respect for each person's unique story, and specializes in helping clients navigate complex issues of emotional, relational, and life challenges that often bring people to therapy.
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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.