Cancer Therapists in Red Bank, NJ
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 survived kidney cancer despite a healthy lifestyle — that experience deepened my commitment to helping others thrive.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you've 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 a healthy lifestyle — that experience deepened my commitment to helping others thrive.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you've 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 firmly believe in the uniqueness of every individual, each with their own strengths and challenges. Whether you're navigating personal issues or supporting your child through theirs, remember, you don't have to face it alone. My passion lies in working with clients of all ages—children, adolescents, and adults—helping them lead fulfilling and joyful lives.
I firmly believe in the uniqueness of every individual, each with their own strengths and challenges. Whether you're navigating personal issues or supporting your child through theirs, remember, you don't have to face it alone. My passion lies in working with clients of all ages—children, adolescents, and adults—helping them lead fulfilling and joyful lives.
As a therapist with over 30 years experience, I enjoy working with individuals who are actively seeking to create positive change in their lives. My approach is psychodynamic and supportive and geared to helping clients find solutions to the challenges that they are currently facing.
As a therapist with over 30 years experience, I enjoy working with individuals who are actively seeking to create positive change in their lives. My approach is psychodynamic and supportive and geared to helping clients find solutions to the challenges that they are currently facing.
Maybe you overthink, experience anxiety, or have emotional reactions that look bigger than the situation. You may have experienced adverse events early in life that continue to cloud the lens through which you see the world, even at middle age and beyond. You may be a parent who feels exhausted from trying to manage your and your child’s emotions, unsure what helps and what makes things worse. I provide evidence-based, trauma-informed care for students, individual adults, couples, and families in-person in Red Bank, NJ and virtually throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Maybe you overthink, experience anxiety, or have emotional reactions that look bigger than the situation. You may have experienced adverse events early in life that continue to cloud the lens through which you see the world, even at middle age and beyond. You may be a parent who feels exhausted from trying to manage your and your child’s emotions, unsure what helps and what makes things worse. I provide evidence-based, trauma-informed care for students, individual adults, couples, and families in-person in Red Bank, NJ and virtually throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor it is not only my duty but also an honor to work with individuals as they navigate through life. My goal is to allow each client to express themselves freely and openly as they discuss their personal matters with me. Assisting clients to feel and process emotions and experiences in real time is extremely important.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor it is not only my duty but also an honor to work with individuals as they navigate through life. My goal is to allow each client to express themselves freely and openly as they discuss their personal matters with me. Assisting clients to feel and process emotions and experiences in real time is extremely important.
Currently, I work with clients who desire to be full participants in their own health and healing process. My clients are "seekers" by nature -- often on a spiritual quest. Many of my clients have already had years of previous therapy. They do not come to me to work on a "problem." They come to understand their role in the problem, to resolve it, and to learn from it. My "typical" client is someone who wants to transform suffering into meaning and bring purpose to it. Many of my clients are interested in using narrative or storytelling to tell or "rewrite" the stories of their lives.
Currently, I work with clients who desire to be full participants in their own health and healing process. My clients are "seekers" by nature -- often on a spiritual quest. Many of my clients have already had years of previous therapy. They do not come to me to work on a "problem." They come to understand their role in the problem, to resolve it, and to learn from it. My "typical" client is someone who wants to transform suffering into meaning and bring purpose to it. Many of my clients are interested in using narrative or storytelling to tell or "rewrite" the stories of their lives.
My goal with each client is to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere that is conducive to change and growth. This can only occur when clients are treated as individuals who know they will receive consistent, compassionate and transparent care. This starts with developing and fostering therapeutic relationships that encourage each individual to realize (or rediscover) a path that will help them develop a greater sense of personal fulfillment. I am comfortable and confident treating clients who are experiencing difficulty adjusting to life events or transitions, as well as those who are continuing to seek understanding, perspective and guidance with long standing challenges and concerns.
My goal with each client is to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere that is conducive to change and growth. This can only occur when clients are treated as individuals who know they will receive consistent, compassionate and transparent care. This starts with developing and fostering therapeutic relationships that encourage each individual to realize (or rediscover) a path that will help them develop a greater sense of personal fulfillment. I am comfortable and confident treating clients who are experiencing difficulty adjusting to life events or transitions, as well as those who are continuing to seek understanding, perspective and guidance with long standing challenges and concerns.
We are experienced with anxiety, depression, grief, cancer and chronic health issues, stress, relationship or parenting challenges, and care-taking.
Are you navigating a challenging path and looking for support? Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or dissatisfied with aspects of your life due to grief, managing a medical diagnosis, anxiety, caregiving for others, or challenges in parenting, career, or relationships, we are here for you. Let us provide you with a place to share your experiences, process emotions and thoughts, build coping skills, and address what you're going through.
We are experienced with anxiety, depression, grief, cancer and chronic health issues, stress, relationship or parenting challenges, and care-taking.
Are you navigating a challenging path and looking for support? Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or dissatisfied with aspects of your life due to grief, managing a medical diagnosis, anxiety, caregiving for others, or challenges in parenting, career, or relationships, we are here for you. Let us provide you with a place to share your experiences, process emotions and thoughts, build coping skills, and address what you're going through.
Feeling stuck or haunted by the past? Maybe you’ve tried to move on—telling yourself it wasn’t a big deal—but that stopped working. The world can feel heavy and uncertain, especially if you’ve lived through emotional, physical, or sexual abuse earlier in life. This can also make it harder to feel safe or hopeful. You’ve tried talk therapy and/or the DIY approach, but still feel stuck or alone. It’s not your fault. Often, either one of these reach the deeper layers needed for true healing.
Feeling stuck or haunted by the past? Maybe you’ve tried to move on—telling yourself it wasn’t a big deal—but that stopped working. The world can feel heavy and uncertain, especially if you’ve lived through emotional, physical, or sexual abuse earlier in life. This can also make it harder to feel safe or hopeful. You’ve tried talk therapy and/or the DIY approach, but still feel stuck or alone. It’s not your fault. Often, either one of these reach the deeper layers needed for true healing.
Reaching out for support isn’t always easy—but it can be the first step toward real, lasting change. You may find yourself stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, despite your best efforts. You might feel alone in your struggle, even though you’ve been trying hard to move forward. Therapy offers the opportunity to understand those patterns, connect more deeply with yourself, and create a life that feels more meaningful, grounded, and manageable. I offer a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen and supported.
Reaching out for support isn’t always easy—but it can be the first step toward real, lasting change. You may find yourself stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, despite your best efforts. You might feel alone in your struggle, even though you’ve been trying hard to move forward. Therapy offers the opportunity to understand those patterns, connect more deeply with yourself, and create a life that feels more meaningful, grounded, and manageable. I offer a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen and supported.
Your wisdom speaks through you. If you've found your way to my profile, then you have discovered who you are as a person on the journey of self-discovery. Whether you came here with anxiety or depression, these gifts of suffering brought you to this moment of exploration. We process together using your inner language to uncover yourself through the lens of growing awareness. Ups and downs are part of life. Our greatest gift to ourselves, our hearts, know how to heal themselves. We will do this together.
Your wisdom speaks through you. If you've found your way to my profile, then you have discovered who you are as a person on the journey of self-discovery. Whether you came here with anxiety or depression, these gifts of suffering brought you to this moment of exploration. We process together using your inner language to uncover yourself through the lens of growing awareness. Ups and downs are part of life. Our greatest gift to ourselves, our hearts, know how to heal themselves. We will do this together.
All I can ask for in a client is a willingness to learn and grow. The beginning of this journey can feel overwhelming, or even intimidating. I understand that and appreciate the strength it takes to reach out and try something different. I work best with clients who are feeling like they are in a place ready for change. Maybe they are feeling disconnected from themselves or having a hard time trusting their instincts. Working together, we will help you to start honoring yourself and your needs, focusing on what you've been through and how to create the life that feels authentic to you.
All I can ask for in a client is a willingness to learn and grow. The beginning of this journey can feel overwhelming, or even intimidating. I understand that and appreciate the strength it takes to reach out and try something different. I work best with clients who are feeling like they are in a place ready for change. Maybe they are feeling disconnected from themselves or having a hard time trusting their instincts. Working together, we will help you to start honoring yourself and your needs, focusing on what you've been through and how to create the life that feels authentic to you.
I am at ease in working with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, grief and anger management. Whether due to current difficulties with relationships, work health or change, or longstanding issues with self esteem, addictions or behavioral problems, my practical, interpersonal style is comforting and effective. I can provide clarity in many cases, and support deep, value-driven insight, when the problems you are facing are confusing and you are having difficulty making authentic choices. My clients receive attention on multiple levels including body-brain-mind-energy-emotion-thought-heart-spirit and soul and grow in awareness of themselves on these different levels.
I am at ease in working with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, grief and anger management. Whether due to current difficulties with relationships, work health or change, or longstanding issues with self esteem, addictions or behavioral problems, my practical, interpersonal style is comforting and effective. I can provide clarity in many cases, and support deep, value-driven insight, when the problems you are facing are confusing and you are having difficulty making authentic choices. My clients receive attention on multiple levels including body-brain-mind-energy-emotion-thought-heart-spirit and soul and grow in awareness of themselves on these different levels.
Kelly Dyckman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of anxiety, chronic/acute health issues (especially cancer-related concerns), trauma, grief, and relationship changes.
Feeling stuck? Maybe you're frustrated with yourself for wanting different but not knowing what different means or how to get there. You may have insight into what is tripping you up but have trouble utilizing yourself as a resource for change. Let's explore your concerns, wants, and needs and support you in getting to know you better. Let's maximize your capacity in being a resource for yourself.
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of anxiety, chronic/acute health issues (especially cancer-related concerns), trauma, grief, and relationship changes.
Feeling stuck? Maybe you're frustrated with yourself for wanting different but not knowing what different means or how to get there. You may have insight into what is tripping you up but have trouble utilizing yourself as a resource for change. Let's explore your concerns, wants, and needs and support you in getting to know you better. Let's maximize your capacity in being a resource for yourself.
All of us experience moments when life presents a challenge—a health issue, a career transition, a move, a loss, or a shift that requires us to create a new normal. Sometimes the work involves looking back at our past and understanding how those experiences shape who we are today. Whether we are adjusting to new circumstances or exploring old ones, the process can feel overwhelming. Support can make all the difference.
All of us experience moments when life presents a challenge—a health issue, a career transition, a move, a loss, or a shift that requires us to create a new normal. Sometimes the work involves looking back at our past and understanding how those experiences shape who we are today. Whether we are adjusting to new circumstances or exploring old ones, the process can feel overwhelming. Support can make all the difference.
I can rattle on about my 30 plus years of experience and training but it’s not what drives my love for the work and my belief in the human capacity for healing and growth. I’ve walked diverse paths in my career, all of which have consistently revealed the resilience of the spirit even amidst the darkest places. Love is what brings the resilience forward, even if you can’t see it or feel it yet, it persists. My mission is to help you to uncover it - your heart - by pulling back the shroud caused by fear, suffering and pain. It’s your birthright - to free your heart from suffering. If you take nothing else from this page- take this!
I can rattle on about my 30 plus years of experience and training but it’s not what drives my love for the work and my belief in the human capacity for healing and growth. I’ve walked diverse paths in my career, all of which have consistently revealed the resilience of the spirit even amidst the darkest places. Love is what brings the resilience forward, even if you can’t see it or feel it yet, it persists. My mission is to help you to uncover it - your heart - by pulling back the shroud caused by fear, suffering and pain. It’s your birthright - to free your heart from suffering. If you take nothing else from this page- take this!
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.
As a Creative Arts Therapist I work toward fostering an atmosphere of relaxation, while inspiring communication through creativity. I work within numerous settings and populations including Monmouth Medical Center's In-patient Behavioral Health Hospital, servicing children and adults, MMC's Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Outreach Program, Bristol Myers-Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson, New Brunswick, and The PALS program at the YWCA Union County servicing victims of domestic violence. Working within these populations affords me the opportunity to engage with the patient as well as the whole family to allow for a comprehensive therapeutic approach.
As a Creative Arts Therapist I work toward fostering an atmosphere of relaxation, while inspiring communication through creativity. I work within numerous settings and populations including Monmouth Medical Center's In-patient Behavioral Health Hospital, servicing children and adults, MMC's Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Outreach Program, Bristol Myers-Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson, New Brunswick, and The PALS program at the YWCA Union County servicing victims of domestic violence. Working within these populations affords me the opportunity to engage with the patient as well as the whole family to allow for a comprehensive therapeutic approach.
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.
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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.