Cancer Therapists in New York, NY
As an experienced therapist, I help my clients persevere in the face of life’s biggest challenges, whether that’s chronic illness, caregiving, bereavement, or other issues. While each individual is different, what remains constant is the human need to feel informed, supported, and at peace.
As an experienced therapist, I help my clients persevere in the face of life’s biggest challenges, whether that’s chronic illness, caregiving, bereavement, or other issues. While each individual is different, what remains constant is the human need to feel informed, supported, and at peace.
My main focus areas are: grief, chronic illness/ cancer treatment, life transitions, and childless not by choice.
I help adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, distressed or stuck find clarity, stability, and emotional relief during life’s most stressful or uncertain moments. Whether you’re navigating grief and loss, health-related challenges, relationship concerns, work issues or a major transition, my goal is to offer a grounded, supportive, safe space where you can feel understood and empowered.
My main focus areas are: grief, chronic illness/ cancer treatment, life transitions, and childless not by choice.
I help adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, distressed or stuck find clarity, stability, and emotional relief during life’s most stressful or uncertain moments. Whether you’re navigating grief and loss, health-related challenges, relationship concerns, work issues or a major transition, my goal is to offer a grounded, supportive, safe space where you can feel understood and empowered.
Whether it is the death of a person, navigating an illness like cancer, loss of identity due to a major transition, or mourning the end of a relationship, I will help you navigate a world following a "before and after" that may no longer feel safe or familiar.
I specialize in grief, illness, caregiving, and life transitions, previously working in hospitals in palliative care and oncology. My approach is humanistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed. I have training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy, and grief counseling.
Whether it is the death of a person, navigating an illness like cancer, loss of identity due to a major transition, or mourning the end of a relationship, I will help you navigate a world following a "before and after" that may no longer feel safe or familiar.
I specialize in grief, illness, caregiving, and life transitions, previously working in hospitals in palliative care and oncology. My approach is humanistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed. I have training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy, and grief counseling.
I have years of experience working with individuals and families facing serious and/or terminal illnesses, particularly cancer.
You can expect a safe place to share difficult feelings in a judgement free and supportive atmosphere. My approach is to meet you where you are, while harnessing your innate strengths and supports, to help you cope and feel grounded during difficult transitions.
I have years of experience working with individuals and families facing serious and/or terminal illnesses, particularly cancer.
You can expect a safe place to share difficult feelings in a judgement free and supportive atmosphere. My approach is to meet you where you are, while harnessing your innate strengths and supports, to help you cope and feel grounded during difficult transitions.
My expertise includes addressing concerns, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, chronic illness, cancer, caregiver challenges, and grief/bereavement.
I utilize evidence-based approaches, like cognitive behavioral therapy, to foster emotional awareness, challenge unproductive thought and behavior patterns, and build effective coping skills. Together, we'll discover your strengths and empower you to navigate life's complexities and live a fulfilling life.
My expertise includes addressing concerns, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, chronic illness, cancer, caregiver challenges, and grief/bereavement.
I utilize evidence-based approaches, like cognitive behavioral therapy, to foster emotional awareness, challenge unproductive thought and behavior patterns, and build effective coping skills. Together, we'll discover your strengths and empower you to navigate life's complexities and live a fulfilling life.
Chronic illness, loss, and grief can quietly reshape your life, your relationships, and the way you see yourself. Many people I work with feel worn down, anxious, or disconnected—and wonder why they’re not “handling it better.”
If this resonates, I can help you reclaim your identity and be more than just your experience with illness or grief by moving toward clarity, confidence, and self-acceptance.
With over 10 years of experience in social work and medical case management, I help adults cope with chronic illness, medical trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression, as well as caregivers adjusting to the emotional impact of illness.
Chronic illness, loss, and grief can quietly reshape your life, your relationships, and the way you see yourself. Many people I work with feel worn down, anxious, or disconnected—and wonder why they’re not “handling it better.”
If this resonates, I can help you reclaim your identity and be more than just your experience with illness or grief by moving toward clarity, confidence, and self-acceptance.
With over 10 years of experience in social work and medical case management, I help adults cope with chronic illness, medical trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression, as well as caregivers adjusting to the emotional impact of illness.
Are you having a tough time lately? Perhaps you’re going through major changes in your career, relationships, or health? Or maybe you're questioning what you have been doing with your life to date? I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, life transitions, relationships, health issues, and aging. Blending Eastern and Western spirituality approaches, I help clients cultivate inner calm and attain meaningful transformation. I have helped clients across diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, including secular, and spiritual-but-not-religious clients, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Are you having a tough time lately? Perhaps you’re going through major changes in your career, relationships, or health? Or maybe you're questioning what you have been doing with your life to date? I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, life transitions, relationships, health issues, and aging. Blending Eastern and Western spirituality approaches, I help clients cultivate inner calm and attain meaningful transformation. I have helped clients across diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, including secular, and spiritual-but-not-religious clients, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Therapy for Young Adults Living with Loss and Grief in New York. Navigating the overwhelming waves of grief can leave you feeling isolated, even when surrounded by those who care. You might find yourself holding back tears at work, striving to maintain composure while your world feels upside down. Socializing may amplify your loneliness, as peers struggle to grasp the depth of your loss. Perhaps your thoughts are consumed by "what ifs" and "if onlys," leaving little room for anything else. The person you once turned to is gone, and you're left wondering how to move forward without them.
Therapy for Young Adults Living with Loss and Grief in New York. Navigating the overwhelming waves of grief can leave you feeling isolated, even when surrounded by those who care. You might find yourself holding back tears at work, striving to maintain composure while your world feels upside down. Socializing may amplify your loneliness, as peers struggle to grasp the depth of your loss. Perhaps your thoughts are consumed by "what ifs" and "if onlys," leaving little room for anything else. The person you once turned to is gone, and you're left wondering how to move forward without them.
For the past 6 years, I have specialized in serious health challenges, including cancer, from diagnosis to end-of-life.
My therapeutic style is proactive, imaginative, and solution-focused, grounded in the tradition of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My goal is to foster a collaborative and empowering environment, where we can work together to uncover solutions and move forward with confidence.
For the past 6 years, I have specialized in serious health challenges, including cancer, from diagnosis to end-of-life.
My therapeutic style is proactive, imaginative, and solution-focused, grounded in the tradition of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My goal is to foster a collaborative and empowering environment, where we can work together to uncover solutions and move forward with confidence.
I also have a sub-specialty of working with people who have or had a cancer diagnosis.
Thinking about seeking a therapist can be a difficult process. It takes a lot of courage to face ones' struggles and even more to actually deal with them. In my practice I try to provide a safe, non-judgmental and trusting environment. My experience tells me that most life struggles have to do with the behaviors that contribute to how we stop ourselves in the world from getting what we want. If we don't understand the "how" we are most likely to repeat the very behaviors we want to rid ourselves of. Therapy can be vital in helping us to be more aware.
I also have a sub-specialty of working with people who have or had a cancer diagnosis.
Thinking about seeking a therapist can be a difficult process. It takes a lot of courage to face ones' struggles and even more to actually deal with them. In my practice I try to provide a safe, non-judgmental and trusting environment. My experience tells me that most life struggles have to do with the behaviors that contribute to how we stop ourselves in the world from getting what we want. If we don't understand the "how" we are most likely to repeat the very behaviors we want to rid ourselves of. Therapy can be vital in helping us to be more aware.
I am a board-certified oncology social worker with experience working with patients and couples affected by cancer and other chronic illnesses like brain tumors, type 1 diabetes, kidney disease, and more.
I help individuals and couples navigate grief, chronic illness, caregiving, burnout, insomnia, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm and collaborative, drawing from meaning-centered psychotherapy, CBT, and trauma-informed practices. Together, we’ll set goals, build coping skills, and work toward healing and clarity at your pace.
I am a board-certified oncology social worker with experience working with patients and couples affected by cancer and other chronic illnesses like brain tumors, type 1 diabetes, kidney disease, and more.
I help individuals and couples navigate grief, chronic illness, caregiving, burnout, insomnia, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm and collaborative, drawing from meaning-centered psychotherapy, CBT, and trauma-informed practices. Together, we’ll set goals, build coping skills, and work toward healing and clarity at your pace.
When faced with one of life's many obstacles, I believe the first important step is to reach out for support. We may need help to move through a transitional time in our lives, to work through a rough patch, or to build skills to better manage a crisis. Examining issues through a CBT lens allows us to identity thoughts and behaviors that can cause us distress. We address these thoughts and behaviors to improve your life. I believe all individuals have strengths. Through therapy, we will work together to capitalize on these strengths and develop a healthier sense of self.
When faced with one of life's many obstacles, I believe the first important step is to reach out for support. We may need help to move through a transitional time in our lives, to work through a rough patch, or to build skills to better manage a crisis. Examining issues through a CBT lens allows us to identity thoughts and behaviors that can cause us distress. We address these thoughts and behaviors to improve your life. I believe all individuals have strengths. Through therapy, we will work together to capitalize on these strengths and develop a healthier sense of self.
Perhaps medical trauma, chronic illness, cancer diagnoses, survivorship, loss, and grief?
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NYS and hold an Oncology Social Work Certificate. I have twenty years experience in healthcare settings—both inpatient and outpatient— in non-profit organizations and in private practice. My therapeutic approach is mindful, holistic, and strength-based. I personalize effective treatment aligned with who you are.
Perhaps medical trauma, chronic illness, cancer diagnoses, survivorship, loss, and grief?
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NYS and hold an Oncology Social Work Certificate. I have twenty years experience in healthcare settings—both inpatient and outpatient— in non-profit organizations and in private practice. My therapeutic approach is mindful, holistic, and strength-based. I personalize effective treatment aligned with who you are.
Welcome. Life can sometimes leave us feeling isolated or defeated, but know that you are not alone in this journey. While reaching out for help can feel intimidating, seeking therapy takes courage, & it’s a sign of strength to recognize the need for support & growth.
Welcome. Life can sometimes leave us feeling isolated or defeated, but know that you are not alone in this journey. While reaching out for help can feel intimidating, seeking therapy takes courage, & it’s a sign of strength to recognize the need for support & growth.
As a medical psychologist specializing in health-related issues ( cancer, illness, disability, managing symptoms, living "scan to scan," fear of progression or recurrence, body image, changes in roles & relationships, depression, anxiety, isolation, or end of life), we will work on strategies grounded in psychoneuroimmunology—the science linking mind, body, and immune health—to develop coping skills, nervous system regulation, put calm to chaos, and restore balance from the inside out.
As a behavioral sleep specialist, I also provide treatment for sleep disorders, such as insomnia, shift changes, and chronic jet lag. I have developed and directed sleep improvement clinics at medical centers across the country. I specialize in restorative sleep at any age (yes, that also includes sleep training for infants and toddlers!)
As a medical psychologist specializing in health-related issues ( cancer, illness, disability, managing symptoms, living "scan to scan," fear of progression or recurrence, body image, changes in roles & relationships, depression, anxiety, isolation, or end of life), we will work on strategies grounded in psychoneuroimmunology—the science linking mind, body, and immune health—to develop coping skills, nervous system regulation, put calm to chaos, and restore balance from the inside out.
As a behavioral sleep specialist, I also provide treatment for sleep disorders, such as insomnia, shift changes, and chronic jet lag. I have developed and directed sleep improvement clinics at medical centers across the country. I specialize in restorative sleep at any age (yes, that also includes sleep training for infants and toddlers!)
You maybe carrying more than you show, trying your best to hold everything together. You want relief, clarity, and real change, but you also need a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood. I am Shakila Foster, a mental health therapist, and I will have your back while also being honest in ways that help you grow. In therapy, you do not have to pretend or stay strong every moment. You can bring your fears, your hurts, and your hopes, and we will move through them together. Healing is possible, and you deserve support that helps you feel more like yourself again.
You maybe carrying more than you show, trying your best to hold everything together. You want relief, clarity, and real change, but you also need a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood. I am Shakila Foster, a mental health therapist, and I will have your back while also being honest in ways that help you grow. In therapy, you do not have to pretend or stay strong every moment. You can bring your fears, your hurts, and your hopes, and we will move through them together. Healing is possible, and you deserve support that helps you feel more like yourself again.
Aside from work with individuals, I have special expertise in working with couples, and with those managing the trauma of cancer.
Therapy is not an easy undertaking. It requires trust, openness, and curiosity on both the client's and the therapist's part. It can be a difficult undertaking, but, from my experience, it can reap huge rewards. Understanding one's biases, often unconscious, offers choice. Choice offers growth.
Aside from work with individuals, I have special expertise in working with couples, and with those managing the trauma of cancer.
Therapy is not an easy undertaking. It requires trust, openness, and curiosity on both the client's and the therapist's part. It can be a difficult undertaking, but, from my experience, it can reap huge rewards. Understanding one's biases, often unconscious, offers choice. Choice offers growth.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, I provide emotional and psychological evidence-based support to adults of all ages. I work extensively with older adults and their families as well as expertise in supporting people with acute and chronic medical illness , grief and bereavement support, and life-transitions.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, I provide emotional and psychological evidence-based support to adults of all ages. I work extensively with older adults and their families as well as expertise in supporting people with acute and chronic medical illness , grief and bereavement support, and life-transitions.
With more than 35 years of combined experience at leading medical and mental health institutions, we’ve devoted our careers to supporting individuals and families through the challenges of illness, loss, and survivorship.
We founded Illumine Counseling to provide expert, targeted, community-based support that accompanies individuals, couples, and families through some of life’s most difficult moments.
With more than 35 years of combined experience at leading medical and mental health institutions, we’ve devoted our careers to supporting individuals and families through the challenges of illness, loss, and survivorship.
We founded Illumine Counseling to provide expert, targeted, community-based support that accompanies individuals, couples, and families through some of life’s most difficult moments.
Life is hard, I get it. Sometimes, life’s circumstances can make the smallest tasks unbearable and make you feel alone. You don’t have to feel that way because I am here for you. Let’s work together to make things a little easier. Leading with positivity, my calm and compassionate presence helps foster a safe, open, and judgment-free environment where you can be your true self. I returned to school in my 40s after working in business and raising kids. It is never too late to make a change and reach your fullest potential. Life is too short not to at least try!
Life is hard, I get it. Sometimes, life’s circumstances can make the smallest tasks unbearable and make you feel alone. You don’t have to feel that way because I am here for you. Let’s work together to make things a little easier. Leading with positivity, my calm and compassionate presence helps foster a safe, open, and judgment-free environment where you can be your true self. I returned to school in my 40s after working in business and raising kids. It is never too late to make a change and reach your fullest potential. Life is too short not to at least try!
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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.