Cancer Therapists in New York, NY

Are you feeling anxious, irritable and overwhelmed? Are you a new mom and don't feel connected to your baby? Are you a women in your 40's or 50's and having menopausal symptoms like irritability, low mood and fatigue? So many people feel like they have to "power through" symptoms of anxiety or depression--when there is treatment available. You don't deserve to feel this way.

I am a learning specialist in private practice with 30 years of experience. I offer individualized instruction to children and adults with learning difficulties, as well as customized enrichment to gifted children. I analyze, assess, and identify individual needs, and develop a cohesive Education Action Plan to put into action. My comprehensive and integrative approach bridges the disciplines of neuroscience and education. It is designed to optimize each student's individual strengths and address specific goals in a timely and dynamic way. I integrate information about specific workplace or educational settings with an appreciation for the individual client's learning style.

I see cancer patients and their families across the cancer continuum, from diagnosis, treatment, to survivorship or recurrence and end of life. I am passionate about working with this patient group. Diagnosis and treatment of cancer is a major life stress. Cancer care today provides state of the art biomedical treatment but fails to address the psychological problems associated with the illness. Patients need support coping with a wide range of distressing emotions such as anxiety, depression and confusion. In today's managed care environment, busy outpatient clinics make it difficult for oncologists to provide psychosocial support for their patients.

My client base is mostly high-functioning adults, used to working hard for optimum results. My clients are intelligent, determined people who strive to take responsibility for their lives and achieve happiness. I have three decades of experience working clinically with * Eating disorders, weight regulation, obesity, diabetes management, and body image problems * Navigating relational trauma * Management of stress,burn out, anxiety, * Struggles with self-sabotage * Feeling stuck * Career pressure, family demands * Interpersonal relationships * Finding a life partner * Separating from toxic relationships * Women's health issues * Living with cardiovascular disease and cancer * Loss: divorce, empty nest, health, death

Choosing a mental health provider can feel daunting. I approach treatment with the philosophy that the foundation for positive change begins with a strong therapist-client relationship and that individuals can find meaning and thrive even amidst life’s most challenging chapters. I am experienced in treating adults with a range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors such as relationship and work difficulties. I also specialize in helping clients and their loved ones cope with medical conditions such as pain, insomnia, and cancer , as well as other physical illnesses or disabilities.

I am a clinical psychologist and have extensive experience working in clinic and hospital settings, as well as in private practice. I am affiliated with Columbia University Medical Center where I completed my training and continue to work and supervise. I offer a safe and secure place where you can work through your problems and address the issues that undermine your ability to move forward in life. Depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulty with relationships, both personal and professional. I have an extensive referral network and am able to refer patients for specialized treatment of issues that arise, e.g., psychopharmacology, substance abuse, chronic pain.

Therapy is a two way street. Not only do you have to put in the effort and work, but you also have to find a therapist who will do the same with you. You need to click with your therapist and find someone who will help you grow. I believe in creating safe spaces for you to be yourself and to be vulnerable.

Chronic pain or illness doesn't stop for a pandemic. In fact, it may be harder to get to your doctors or you may feel even more distant from everyone else. And your physical health may still be affecting...everything. Are you having trouble managing symptoms of an illness, side effects from a treatment, chronic pain, infertility, or the emotional burden of your own or a loved one's diagnosis? Are you looking for greater peace in your mind and body? Medical diagnoses and how we feel physically can profoundly impact our emotional health, family lives, and so much more. It can be a lot to handle on your own and you don't have to.

If there ever was a good time to "do" you, this is it. Research documents that social connection and emotional wellbeing play an important role in staving off recurrence and even reversing physical illness - said another way, your mental state can work both for or against your physical health. People come to see me to unpack emotions that've been weighing them down sometimes for years as well as to deal with the uncertainty they're feeling in the present. Perhaps this includes discovering a sense of purpose that has eluded them till now. I don’t just work to help people get out of pain: I work to help them thrive.

I have experience working with individuals who present with the following: 1) anxiety and/or depression, 2) trying to cope with chronic medical conditions (i.e., Multiple Sclerosis, Cardiac condition), 3) coping with cancer (current or past), 4) discussing geriatric and aging issues, 5) dealing with grief, 6) addressing life dissatisfaction, and 7) adjustment issues following traumatic brain injury.

I work with people who struggle with problems of living. Psychotherapy can address these struggles; it helps you better understand how you are troubled, identify what you want to change, explore why it is hard to change, and enable you to become more what you want to be. I also work with people who simply want to understand themselves better and enrich their lives.

I believe that everybody has the ability to make changes to their life. By providing a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental space I welcome people of all ages, genders, and ethnicity's and backgrounds. I believe that every person is unique and has a unique story; therefore, I use a collaborative approach with my clients to tailor their treatment. By working together, we can create goals to help you achieve your best self.

Are you feeling burnt out and exhausted from all the demands and stresses in your life? It’s hard to feel good when you’re feeling depleted and overwhelmed. Life doesn’t have an easy mode for most of us. Stress, trauma, and loss can make it hard to stay on top of our responsibilities and manage problems like anxiety, and depression. Despite the challenges that have gotten you down lately, you don’t have to be stuck here. You can heal all parts of you and reclaim your sense of wholeness and worthiness.

New Women's Wellness Retreat for Cancer Survivors scheduled! Please reach out for more info... Working with adults who suffer from chronic illness, in particular cancer survivors, I understand the struggles that come with a treatment that is not only physically but also mentally taxing. Brain fog, a compromised immune system, anxiety over reoccurrence, and the adjustments in your body, identity, and relationships can be an overwhelming and isolating experience. You are not alone!

How do you find the right therapist? Education and training is important, but at least as important is finding a therapist with whom you can truly be yourself. I've been told by my patients that the reasons they value therapy with me are that I'm easy to talk to, I really listen, and I'm interactive. They say I "get" them, which helps to develop trust and safety. It can be difficult to talk about your personal struggles with someone you don't know. My warm, calm and non-judgmental nature makes it a little bit easier. I have 30 years of experience, deep empathy and a sense of humor.

People consider therapy for many different reasons, and I appreciate the courage it requires to take this first step. I offer a safe and welcoming environment where together we can explore and address those areas in your life that trouble you and keep you feeling stuck. Whether you are seeking clarity on a specific issue or more broadly wish for something different out of life, you do not need to face those doubts and challenges on your own – I would welcome the opportunity to work with and alongside you in realizing your potential for meaningful growth and change.

If you are living with or beyond illness and loss or caring for someone who is, either as a family member/friend or professional, seeking out therapy is one way to take care of yourself as you navigate the challenges that come with these experiences.I believe that even in the most difficult times of life, people have an amazing capacity to grow, learn, connect, love, and find meaning and purpose. This can be balanced with the more uncomfortable feelings that come along with illness, survivorship, loss, and caregiving. I offer a non-judgemental and empathic therapeutic space where we will work together to find this balance.

I specialize in children, adolescents and adults. I help couples assess divorce,or remaining together, during times of crisis when assistance is necessary to maintain a long term relationship. Other areas of specialty: anxiety, depression, mourning, anger management, parenting skills, separation. I am familiar with 12-step work. I enjoy working with people of all ages. I am also trained in Military Culture.