Cancer Therapists in Lancaster, OH
I work with children, adults, and elderly in a small comfortable setting, treating behavior problems, depression, anxiety, and helping families plan for end of life issues. My hours are flexible to accommodate work and school schedules. I start appointments as early as 8:30AM, have evening appointments, and am willing to do telephone counseling.
I work with children, adults, and elderly in a small comfortable setting, treating behavior problems, depression, anxiety, and helping families plan for end of life issues. My hours are flexible to accommodate work and school schedules. I start appointments as early as 8:30AM, have evening appointments, and am willing to do telephone counseling.
My ideal clients are people who have often felt a little different - highly sensitive, neurodivergent, creative, or simply out of step with the expectations around them. Many come to therapy struggling with anxiety, burnout, identity questions, or the sense that they never quite fit. I help clients understand how their minds work, develop practical coping skills, and build lives that feel authentic rather than forced. When helpful, we may draw on stories, fandoms, or personal interests as ways to explore identity and growth.
My ideal clients are people who have often felt a little different - highly sensitive, neurodivergent, creative, or simply out of step with the expectations around them. Many come to therapy struggling with anxiety, burnout, identity questions, or the sense that they never quite fit. I help clients understand how their minds work, develop practical coping skills, and build lives that feel authentic rather than forced. When helpful, we may draw on stories, fandoms, or personal interests as ways to explore identity and growth.
I practice existential counseling which focuses on getting the most out of this life no matter what challenges we may face. We are free and responsible to direct our narrative by making necessary changes as we gain insight.
I practice existential counseling which focuses on getting the most out of this life no matter what challenges we may face. We are free and responsible to direct our narrative by making necessary changes as we gain insight.
Mindfully - Fairfield OH
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LISW, LMFT, MSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Ohio, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, child and teen therapy, and psychiatry services (medication management). Mindfully provides high quality care personalized to your needs, as well as specialized care such as DBT, EMDR, and more.
Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Ohio, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, child and teen therapy, and psychiatry services (medication management). Mindfully provides high quality care personalized to your needs, as well as specialized care such as DBT, EMDR, and more.
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You just want to feel better. Past experiences have turned you into someone you don’t recognize. You’re constantly on edge and can’t sleep. If sleep does come, it’s often restless and filled with nightmares. Your creativity, performance, and professionalism is suffering. You often feel tremendous guilt and shame; no one understands what it's like. Or maybe you stuff the hurt, pain, and disappointment down deep, so no one sees it. You know how to put on a good, happy face for everyone. The emptiness and deep loneliness feel unbearable. Or maybe this describes your loved one who you can’t seem to reach no matter how hard you try.
You just want to feel better. Past experiences have turned you into someone you don’t recognize. You’re constantly on edge and can’t sleep. If sleep does come, it’s often restless and filled with nightmares. Your creativity, performance, and professionalism is suffering. You often feel tremendous guilt and shame; no one understands what it's like. Or maybe you stuff the hurt, pain, and disappointment down deep, so no one sees it. You know how to put on a good, happy face for everyone. The emptiness and deep loneliness feel unbearable. Or maybe this describes your loved one who you can’t seem to reach no matter how hard you try.
Jordana Trisha Jagielski Worthington
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyS, School, LPCC
Serves Area
As a mom of a daughter and a gay son in medical school-and as a cancer survivor- I understand the emotional weight families carry.
I am a duly trained school psychologist, family and clinical therapist. As a 2026 Global Fellow with the National Library of Israel, I analyze narratives of resilience to help adults and young people navigate complex life transitions. I pair this with postgraduate training in health psychology and women’s health research experience from Stanford University. My approach is deeply relational, warm, and structured, encouraging active self-reflection to strengthen personal boundaries, improve relationships, build resilience, and navigate life with clarity. I warmly welcome gay youth and self-reflective children ages 10 and up.
As a mom of a daughter and a gay son in medical school-and as a cancer survivor- I understand the emotional weight families carry.
I am a duly trained school psychologist, family and clinical therapist. As a 2026 Global Fellow with the National Library of Israel, I analyze narratives of resilience to help adults and young people navigate complex life transitions. I pair this with postgraduate training in health psychology and women’s health research experience from Stanford University. My approach is deeply relational, warm, and structured, encouraging active self-reflection to strengthen personal boundaries, improve relationships, build resilience, and navigate life with clarity. I warmly welcome gay youth and self-reflective children ages 10 and up.
At Enliven, we believe care should feel connected, supportive, and clear. A place where you’re supported by people who understand the full picture of your well-being
We wanted to create the kind of care we could never find: clinically grounded and profoundly human.
Enliven Health & Wellness was built on a simple belief: people deserve care that sees them as a whole person. We are a team of of clinicians who believe that healing happens when expertise and humanity come together. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based care, while creating space for real conversations, real relationships, and meaningful, lasting change.
At Enliven, we believe care should feel connected, supportive, and clear. A place where you’re supported by people who understand the full picture of your well-being
We wanted to create the kind of care we could never find: clinically grounded and profoundly human.
Enliven Health & Wellness was built on a simple belief: people deserve care that sees them as a whole person. We are a team of of clinicians who believe that healing happens when expertise and humanity come together. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based care, while creating space for real conversations, real relationships, and meaningful, lasting change.
We are a group private practice with multiple therapists including EMDR and trauma informed clinicians. We also have a psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management. We serve individuals, families, parents, couples, and groups. At Gestalt Columbus, we work alongside our clients to treat the whole person - mind and body. We understand the complexity of interpersonal relationships and the difficulty of changing established patterns with partners, family, friends and work associates. Solutions to deep, personal suffering must be rooted in real-life understanding and not just a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all approach.
We are a group private practice with multiple therapists including EMDR and trauma informed clinicians. We also have a psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management. We serve individuals, families, parents, couples, and groups. At Gestalt Columbus, we work alongside our clients to treat the whole person - mind and body. We understand the complexity of interpersonal relationships and the difficulty of changing established patterns with partners, family, friends and work associates. Solutions to deep, personal suffering must be rooted in real-life understanding and not just a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all approach.
I have been working in the counseling field since 1986. One of the great joys of my work is witnessing healthy change in individuals, couples, and families. I work closely with people in establishing goals and treatment plans to increase possibilities for successful outcomes. I am a primary referral source for Physicians, Pastors, and other professionals in Central Ohio and surrounding areas. It has been a privilege to work with the medical and faith community to meet the mental health needs of those who are hurting.
I have been working in the counseling field since 1986. One of the great joys of my work is witnessing healthy change in individuals, couples, and families. I work closely with people in establishing goals and treatment plans to increase possibilities for successful outcomes. I am a primary referral source for Physicians, Pastors, and other professionals in Central Ohio and surrounding areas. It has been a privilege to work with the medical and faith community to meet the mental health needs of those who are hurting.
Fit is everything: the person with whom you can find safety & trust when sharing the most delicate parts of your life.
My hope is, you can find healing - and better find yourself - if you value a casual & warm sort of therapist, a space where you can bring all your humanity, and none of it is wrong, a place to make sense or meaning of it all. Where laughing, crying, and feeling-deeply about the loss, joy, and absurdity of life is safe, is just human. If you value being real & someone being real with you, where both of us can offer sincerity, you & I may be able to find some meaning & healing together.
Fit is everything: the person with whom you can find safety & trust when sharing the most delicate parts of your life.
My hope is, you can find healing - and better find yourself - if you value a casual & warm sort of therapist, a space where you can bring all your humanity, and none of it is wrong, a place to make sense or meaning of it all. Where laughing, crying, and feeling-deeply about the loss, joy, and absurdity of life is safe, is just human. If you value being real & someone being real with you, where both of us can offer sincerity, you & I may be able to find some meaning & healing together.
Life is a journey and no one should travel it alone. Our journey brings many joys and trials. As humans, we are created for relationships and community. Many of us find ourselves, at times, feeling alone or misunderstood. It is during these moments that we feel hopeless, isolated, and that no one could possibly understand what we are going through or feeling. Please know that you are not alone and there is HOPE! People bring us to hurt and people bring us to healing. It is my life passion to bring others to HOPE and lifelong healing.
Life is a journey and no one should travel it alone. Our journey brings many joys and trials. As humans, we are created for relationships and community. Many of us find ourselves, at times, feeling alone or misunderstood. It is during these moments that we feel hopeless, isolated, and that no one could possibly understand what we are going through or feeling. Please know that you are not alone and there is HOPE! People bring us to hurt and people bring us to healing. It is my life passion to bring others to HOPE and lifelong healing.
Are you feeling more overwhelmed, on edge, or more irritable than usual? Are you feeling overwhelmed by household chores and responsibilities? Are you struggling to adjust to a transition, or feeling unfulfilled or unappreciated and looking to make a change? I am here to offer a safe, non-judgmental space and to provide support. Taking the leap to start therapy for the first time, or finding a new provider, can be such a difficult and anxiety inducing process and I strive to make it as comfortable and stress free as possible.
Are you feeling more overwhelmed, on edge, or more irritable than usual? Are you feeling overwhelmed by household chores and responsibilities? Are you struggling to adjust to a transition, or feeling unfulfilled or unappreciated and looking to make a change? I am here to offer a safe, non-judgmental space and to provide support. Taking the leap to start therapy for the first time, or finding a new provider, can be such a difficult and anxiety inducing process and I strive to make it as comfortable and stress free as possible.
Now offering CWW services to Greater Cincinnati. When you are ready, we are here - This is the guiding statement the providers of the CWW group. We are proud to offer Central Ohio's premier behavioral health group's services to women and girls in the Greater Cincinnati area. Since 2017, CWW has supported thousands of women, in-office and across the state reach the goals that connects them to thriving and empowerment. Whether you are experiencing life adjustments, mood or anxiety disruptions, stress, grief/loss, or trauma healing among other concerns, CWW's expert women and teen girls' providers are here to support you.
Now offering CWW services to Greater Cincinnati. When you are ready, we are here - This is the guiding statement the providers of the CWW group. We are proud to offer Central Ohio's premier behavioral health group's services to women and girls in the Greater Cincinnati area. Since 2017, CWW has supported thousands of women, in-office and across the state reach the goals that connects them to thriving and empowerment. Whether you are experiencing life adjustments, mood or anxiety disruptions, stress, grief/loss, or trauma healing among other concerns, CWW's expert women and teen girls' providers are here to support you.
Immediate Availability as of 09/03/2026- I have extensive training with most psychological disorders and relationship issues through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In addition, I have a specific interest in treating obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders. During my training and practice, I have gathered experience in both intensive and traditional outpatient settings. If you want a clinician who strives to understand exactly what you are going through, you will be happy to know that I have personal experience with seeking and receiving help through therapy.
Immediate Availability as of 09/03/2026- I have extensive training with most psychological disorders and relationship issues through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In addition, I have a specific interest in treating obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders. During my training and practice, I have gathered experience in both intensive and traditional outpatient settings. If you want a clinician who strives to understand exactly what you are going through, you will be happy to know that I have personal experience with seeking and receiving help through therapy.
I am available for tele-therapy sessions using a HIPAA secure platform. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Virginia for 25 years, I attend to many areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, grief, trauma, and life phases that are challenging. I have a collaborative, pragmatic, respectful counseling style that promotes self reflection, understanding and tolerance.
I am available for tele-therapy sessions using a HIPAA secure platform. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Virginia for 25 years, I attend to many areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, grief, trauma, and life phases that are challenging. I have a collaborative, pragmatic, respectful counseling style that promotes self reflection, understanding and tolerance.
I focus on autism/ADHD (with or without trauma/PTSD) and narcissistic abuse. ADHD/Autism does not need to be previously diagnosed. My method is to analyze connections which typically stem back to one’s family of origin, which can lead to poor self-regard. Together, we work to identify patterns and tendencies, as well as where they came from. I believe lasting change is possible. Together, we can work toward meaningful insights, personal growth, and the freedom to move beyond self-criticism and patterns that no longer serve you, creating space for a more balanced and satisfying life.
I focus on autism/ADHD (with or without trauma/PTSD) and narcissistic abuse. ADHD/Autism does not need to be previously diagnosed. My method is to analyze connections which typically stem back to one’s family of origin, which can lead to poor self-regard. Together, we work to identify patterns and tendencies, as well as where they came from. I believe lasting change is possible. Together, we can work toward meaningful insights, personal growth, and the freedom to move beyond self-criticism and patterns that no longer serve you, creating space for a more balanced and satisfying life.
Dana Zager Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, MSW, LISW-S, OSW-C
Bexley, OH 43209
PRACTICAL AND PERSONALIZED THERAPY FOR ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NAVIGATING THE EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF LIFE'S CHALLENGES, INCLUDING LIFE-ALTERING ILLNESSES.
Many of Dana Zager's patients come to her struggling with uncomfortable or painful feelings...having trouble dealing with or resolving a problem that just won't go away...finding that they keep repeating the same self-defeating patterns, but can't seem to break the cycle.
Sessions focus on emotional needs and awareness, identification of issues and concerns, and development of skills and tools.
OTHER SPECIALITIES:
PRACTICAL AND PERSONALIZED THERAPY FOR ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NAVIGATING THE EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF LIFE'S CHALLENGES, INCLUDING LIFE-ALTERING ILLNESSES.
Many of Dana Zager's patients come to her struggling with uncomfortable or painful feelings...having trouble dealing with or resolving a problem that just won't go away...finding that they keep repeating the same self-defeating patterns, but can't seem to break the cycle.
Sessions focus on emotional needs and awareness, identification of issues and concerns, and development of skills and tools.
OTHER SPECIALITIES:
Whether you are navigating anxiety, challenges in relationships, accumulated stress, past trauma, communication, and attuning to needs of yourself and others, I would be honored to participate in you feeling a greater connection to your experiences, yourself, and with others in relationship. I provide specializations in Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, kink positive, accumulated stress, and trauma. I enjoy providing individual, couple, consensual non-monogamy, polycule, family and non-traditional family mental health services.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, challenges in relationships, accumulated stress, past trauma, communication, and attuning to needs of yourself and others, I would be honored to participate in you feeling a greater connection to your experiences, yourself, and with others in relationship. I provide specializations in Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, kink positive, accumulated stress, and trauma. I enjoy providing individual, couple, consensual non-monogamy, polycule, family and non-traditional family mental health services.
My name is Diana Shoaf, Masters-level Licensed Social Worker under the supervision of Tiffany Fishbaugh, LISW-S. Life can hurt. There is hope and healing. You are loved and your life matters! All are welcome! You've been through some stuff, done some stuff, had stuff done to you, seen some stuff, and accumulated inner junk as a result. Life affects everyone differently. Healing is a process, a journey, sometimes slow, sometimes faster. I am here to support you at every step along the way! We will traverse this terrain together! Let's leave the heaviness and darkness behind, step into the light of day and find life!
My name is Diana Shoaf, Masters-level Licensed Social Worker under the supervision of Tiffany Fishbaugh, LISW-S. Life can hurt. There is hope and healing. You are loved and your life matters! All are welcome! You've been through some stuff, done some stuff, had stuff done to you, seen some stuff, and accumulated inner junk as a result. Life affects everyone differently. Healing is a process, a journey, sometimes slow, sometimes faster. I am here to support you at every step along the way! We will traverse this terrain together! Let's leave the heaviness and darkness behind, step into the light of day and find life!
Are you in emotional pain? Have you been through difficult or traumatic life experiences? Learning to deal with life's challenges and finding your way out of deep emotional pain can be overwhelming. The decision to attend counseling is not always easy and choosing the right therapist to partner with you is important. If you are ready to work to find hope and healing, I am ready to help you. My practice is effective because I work with all parts of the self-- helping you move through the difficult experiences you have encountered and help bring meaning back to life!
Are you in emotional pain? Have you been through difficult or traumatic life experiences? Learning to deal with life's challenges and finding your way out of deep emotional pain can be overwhelming. The decision to attend counseling is not always easy and choosing the right therapist to partner with you is important. If you are ready to work to find hope and healing, I am ready to help you. My practice is effective because I work with all parts of the self-- helping you move through the difficult experiences you have encountered and help bring meaning back to life!
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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.