Cancer Therapists in Westfield, NJ
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.
Trent is a distinguished clinician specializing in psychological evaluations and evidence-based interventions for individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. He has expertise in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, Tourette syndrome, and work/school-related challenges. With children, he also addresses behavior issues, defiance, and school refusal. Beyond clinical practice, Trent is a well accomplished researcher, author, and educator, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and influential books. He is a Certified Trainer in CBT, dedicated to advancing the quality of care in the field.
Trent is a distinguished clinician specializing in psychological evaluations and evidence-based interventions for individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. He has expertise in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, Tourette syndrome, and work/school-related challenges. With children, he also addresses behavior issues, defiance, and school refusal. Beyond clinical practice, Trent is a well accomplished researcher, author, and educator, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and influential books. He is a Certified Trainer in CBT, dedicated to advancing the quality of care in the field.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the field. I have worked in hospital settings such as inpatient psych, outpatient mental health, juvenile drug programs and in the public school system on a child study team. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and adults, ages 7 and up, and their families on a variety of issues. Some of these issues include but are not limited to anxiety, ADHD, depression, mood disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral issues, school issues, family conflicts and relationship issues, as well as many other life stressors that can affect us.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the field. I have worked in hospital settings such as inpatient psych, outpatient mental health, juvenile drug programs and in the public school system on a child study team. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and adults, ages 7 and up, and their families on a variety of issues. Some of these issues include but are not limited to anxiety, ADHD, depression, mood disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral issues, school issues, family conflicts and relationship issues, as well as many other life stressors that can affect us.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years of experience, who graduated from New York University. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and families on a variety of issues, including: depression, anxiety, family conflicts/relational issues, as well as many other life stressors. I truly enjoy working with my clients, and want to help them to feel better about themselves and achieve their goals. I am currently licensed in New Jersey, New York, and Florida (Telehealth clients).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years of experience, who graduated from New York University. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and families on a variety of issues, including: depression, anxiety, family conflicts/relational issues, as well as many other life stressors. I truly enjoy working with my clients, and want to help them to feel better about themselves and achieve their goals. I am currently licensed in New Jersey, New York, and Florida (Telehealth clients).
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not yourself? I work with motivated clients navigating relationship, family, and career challenges. If you're seeking greater clarity about what's getting in the way of your overall well-being, emotional balance, and living the life you want, reaching out is a great first step. Therapy is an investment in yourself - one that supports making desired changes and building a deeper understanding of the behavioral patterns that influence your life as you work toward achieving your goals and living with greater fulfillment, confidence, and ease.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not yourself? I work with motivated clients navigating relationship, family, and career challenges. If you're seeking greater clarity about what's getting in the way of your overall well-being, emotional balance, and living the life you want, reaching out is a great first step. Therapy is an investment in yourself - one that supports making desired changes and building a deeper understanding of the behavioral patterns that influence your life as you work toward achieving your goals and living with greater fulfillment, confidence, and ease.
Welcome! I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in private practice and as a clinical supervisor. I work with individuals (children, teens and adults) and families. I treat depression, mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD and other childhood issues. My specialties include: children and teens with emotional, behavioral and school challenges, parents needing support and guidance, counseling around infertility and family building options including assisted reproduction and adoption, grief counseling with special focus on miscarriage, infant and child loss and managing life's expected and unexpected life transitions.
Welcome! I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in private practice and as a clinical supervisor. I work with individuals (children, teens and adults) and families. I treat depression, mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD and other childhood issues. My specialties include: children and teens with emotional, behavioral and school challenges, parents needing support and guidance, counseling around infertility and family building options including assisted reproduction and adoption, grief counseling with special focus on miscarriage, infant and child loss and managing life's expected and unexpected life transitions.
I am licensed in New Jersey as a practicing psychologist. I practice in Westfield. I work with people of all ages, either individually or as part of a couple or family. In my practice, I welcome general issues such as coping with depression, anxiety, stress, and other related issues. I have some special interests in recovering from trauma or abuse, coping with chronic illness or disability, and managing learning and neuro-developmental difficulties. I also work with issues such as avoiding burnout for small business owners, practice owners, and healthcare professionals. I love my work.
I am licensed in New Jersey as a practicing psychologist. I practice in Westfield. I work with people of all ages, either individually or as part of a couple or family. In my practice, I welcome general issues such as coping with depression, anxiety, stress, and other related issues. I have some special interests in recovering from trauma or abuse, coping with chronic illness or disability, and managing learning and neuro-developmental difficulties. I also work with issues such as avoiding burnout for small business owners, practice owners, and healthcare professionals. I love my work.
Facing a cancer diagnosis can change everything in an instant.
My career has been dedicated to supporting individuals and caregivers navigating cancer, chronic illness, or other life-altering experiences. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space. Together, we’ll work to build coping strategies, process your experience, and uncover your own resilience and capacity for growth—even in the midst of uncertainty.
Facing a cancer diagnosis can change everything in an instant.
My career has been dedicated to supporting individuals and caregivers navigating cancer, chronic illness, or other life-altering experiences. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space. Together, we’ll work to build coping strategies, process your experience, and uncover your own resilience and capacity for growth—even in the midst of uncertainty.
Break old patterns, heal from the past, and move forward with better, healthier relationships with yourself and others. Using evidence-based practice, you'll develop resilience, find your focus and free yourself from old beliefs and expectations and make conscious, positive decisions to move you closer to a life with more ease, self-awareness, acceptance and growth.
Break old patterns, heal from the past, and move forward with better, healthier relationships with yourself and others. Using evidence-based practice, you'll develop resilience, find your focus and free yourself from old beliefs and expectations and make conscious, positive decisions to move you closer to a life with more ease, self-awareness, acceptance and growth.
Welcome. Reaching out for support is a courageous step, and I'm honored you are considering this journey. I am a multilingual therapist offering care in English, Italian, and Spanish to adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, panic disorders, and daily stress. My practice is a safe, affirming space for clients exploring identity, LGBTQ+ and transgender experiences, cultural and ethnic concerns, and life transitions. I also support women's and men's issues, maternal mental health, infertility, grief, chronic illness, sleep difficulties, and the complex feelings tied to relationships, family, and end-of-life moments.
Welcome. Reaching out for support is a courageous step, and I'm honored you are considering this journey. I am a multilingual therapist offering care in English, Italian, and Spanish to adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, panic disorders, and daily stress. My practice is a safe, affirming space for clients exploring identity, LGBTQ+ and transgender experiences, cultural and ethnic concerns, and life transitions. I also support women's and men's issues, maternal mental health, infertility, grief, chronic illness, sleep difficulties, and the complex feelings tied to relationships, family, and end-of-life moments.
It is helpful for you to know that I use evidence-based approaches to tailor your therapy and work with you in the most efficient and effective way to reach your goals. Whether working with you individually or as a couple, I will offer the tools that foster growth, encourage healing, and resolve your issues so you can feel better. I am a trained and certified Imago relationship therapist and work with couples at any stage of their relationship. Additionally, I am a trained and certified EMDR therapist and provide for trauma healing.
It is helpful for you to know that I use evidence-based approaches to tailor your therapy and work with you in the most efficient and effective way to reach your goals. Whether working with you individually or as a couple, I will offer the tools that foster growth, encourage healing, and resolve your issues so you can feel better. I am a trained and certified Imago relationship therapist and work with couples at any stage of their relationship. Additionally, I am a trained and certified EMDR therapist and provide for trauma healing.
At times we find ourselves at a difficult crossroad, uncertain how to grow and change in the face of our distress. With 35 years in private practice, my goal is to help individuals and couples find a path to unknot conflicts and develop more resilient and expansive modes of living. Many of the people I work with are embroiled in addictive behaviors such as alcohol and substance misuse, gambling, sex addiction and pornography. Others struggle with painful traumatic personal histories, chronic and acute illnesses, grief and loss. And still others are mired in destructive relationship patterns that undermine the quality of their lives.
At times we find ourselves at a difficult crossroad, uncertain how to grow and change in the face of our distress. With 35 years in private practice, my goal is to help individuals and couples find a path to unknot conflicts and develop more resilient and expansive modes of living. Many of the people I work with are embroiled in addictive behaviors such as alcohol and substance misuse, gambling, sex addiction and pornography. Others struggle with painful traumatic personal histories, chronic and acute illnesses, grief and loss. And still others are mired in destructive relationship patterns that undermine the quality of their lives.
Life is full of change, both expected and unexpected. Things like marriage, parenting, work, school, divorce, illness, and death can feel overwhelming. Sometimes a major event can leave one feeling lost. Other times just coping with the day to day is a challenge. My clients often express that they are feeling scattered, anxious, angry, and sad. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families at different stages of their life-cycles. I specialize in helping them cope with their feelings, as they move through these periods of transition, so they can learn how to be resilient.
Life is full of change, both expected and unexpected. Things like marriage, parenting, work, school, divorce, illness, and death can feel overwhelming. Sometimes a major event can leave one feeling lost. Other times just coping with the day to day is a challenge. My clients often express that they are feeling scattered, anxious, angry, and sad. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families at different stages of their life-cycles. I specialize in helping them cope with their feelings, as they move through these periods of transition, so they can learn how to be resilient.
Therapy in FL and 42 states! You’re tired of explaining yourself, to doctors, to family, to people who mean well and still don’t get it. You’re the strong one, the responsible one, the one everyone leans on, and nobody sees what it’s costing you. You’ve been pushing through for so long that you forgot what it feels like to not be exhausted. Maybe it’s anxiety keeping you up at night, depression that makes everything feel pointless, ADHD you’ve been masking your whole life, or the weight of holding everyone else together while you’re barely holding on yourself.
Therapy in FL and 42 states! You’re tired of explaining yourself, to doctors, to family, to people who mean well and still don’t get it. You’re the strong one, the responsible one, the one everyone leans on, and nobody sees what it’s costing you. You’ve been pushing through for so long that you forgot what it feels like to not be exhausted. Maybe it’s anxiety keeping you up at night, depression that makes everything feel pointless, ADHD you’ve been masking your whole life, or the weight of holding everyone else together while you’re barely holding on yourself.
Hello and thank you for taking a minute to see if we would be a good fit. I realize finding a therapist can be a daunting task. You have taken the first step which can often be the hardest. If you have been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from others recently, know you are not alone. Therapy can provide a safe space to process current or past situations or emotions that may be negatively affecting your day to day. Whether you are looking to address a specific event, trauma, relationship, emotion, or symptom; let's talk further.
Hello and thank you for taking a minute to see if we would be a good fit. I realize finding a therapist can be a daunting task. You have taken the first step which can often be the hardest. If you have been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from others recently, know you are not alone. Therapy can provide a safe space to process current or past situations or emotions that may be negatively affecting your day to day. Whether you are looking to address a specific event, trauma, relationship, emotion, or symptom; let's talk further.
I provide neuropsychological evaluations for the purpose of: Identifying issues that impact learning (such as, problems with attention, reading, writing and mathematics), Identifying an intellectual disability or intellectual giftedness, Diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder), and diagnosing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.
I provide neuropsychological evaluations for the purpose of: Identifying issues that impact learning (such as, problems with attention, reading, writing and mathematics), Identifying an intellectual disability or intellectual giftedness, Diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder), and diagnosing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.
We are living in very challenging times. How do we not just survive but actually thrive. We will do that by enhancing your relationships. Whether I am working with individuals, couples or groups my interests are imbedded in working together to remove your barriers and enhance your strengths in both your career and personal lives. As an interpersonally oriented Psychologist my interest is helping you appreciate the value of your relationship and the importance of significant relationships in living your best life.
We are living in very challenging times. How do we not just survive but actually thrive. We will do that by enhancing your relationships. Whether I am working with individuals, couples or groups my interests are imbedded in working together to remove your barriers and enhance your strengths in both your career and personal lives. As an interpersonally oriented Psychologist my interest is helping you appreciate the value of your relationship and the importance of significant relationships in living your best life.
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).
There are parts of you that have been working hard to protect you—keeping you afloat during life’s biggest challenges. It can look like anxiety or depression or somewhere in between.
Through therapy, we will help you access the other parts of yourself that are waiting to step forward and receive attention, bringing more balance, clarity, and resilience. Together, we can also explore the deeper connections you long for—with yourself, your significant others, and your family.
There are parts of you that have been working hard to protect you—keeping you afloat during life’s biggest challenges. It can look like anxiety or depression or somewhere in between.
Through therapy, we will help you access the other parts of yourself that are waiting to step forward and receive attention, bringing more balance, clarity, and resilience. Together, we can also explore the deeper connections you long for—with yourself, your significant others, and your family.
I am a psychologist in practice for 30 years.I have a diverse clinical practice working with adults, adolescents, couples and families.I am an experienced psychotherapist with expertise in psychodynamic, cognitive, gestalt, existential approaches. This allows me to tailor my counseling to the specific needs of each person. I was trained to treat TMS by world renowned Dr. John Sarno and Dr. Arlene Feinblatt at NYU Medical Center/The Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine. I counsel people with anxiety, psychophysical pain/TMS, depression, stress and trauma. I help with discovering or re-discovering their inner needs and with bringing those needs to fruition.
I am a psychologist in practice for 30 years.I have a diverse clinical practice working with adults, adolescents, couples and families.I am an experienced psychotherapist with expertise in psychodynamic, cognitive, gestalt, existential approaches. This allows me to tailor my counseling to the specific needs of each person. I was trained to treat TMS by world renowned Dr. John Sarno and Dr. Arlene Feinblatt at NYU Medical Center/The Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine. I counsel people with anxiety, psychophysical pain/TMS, depression, stress and trauma. I help with discovering or re-discovering their inner needs and with bringing those needs to fruition.
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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.