Cancer Therapists in Portland, OR
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Amy Beltaine
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv
I have lived with
cancer
, divorced, adopted kids, and accompanied my spouse through gender transition.
Looking for spiritual verve? Sipping from a dry well? Yearning for relationship with the holy? Hoping to mend your self and the world - you don't have to do it alone. Learn and live your gifts. Find your Spiritual Direction! Supporting family, friends, and allies of the oppressed whose hearts are broken by the pain in the world. You can break open instead of break apart.
Susan Dawdy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
adults, elders (65+), couples, parent/child relationships, intellectual disabilities, life cycle crisis, a
cancer
diagnosis. Help families to explore cycles of grief, manage symptoms, learn direct strategies and processes to regain function and peace. I work with all faiths, family configurations, and cultures fostering skills to move with clarity and resilience through the developmental stages, challenges that life provides. I draw upon training and experience with the developmental model for couples therapy, object relations, narrative work, mindfulness, internal family systems centered around a client's presentation and need.
Waitlist for new clients
Katherine M Leonard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I offer counseling and coaching for adults and their families who are facing challenging life transitions, such as serious medical illness (e.g.
cancer
, multiple sclerosis), relationship change, career change and retirement, midlife revitalization, loss and bereavement.
Drew Caesar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
* Years working on
cancer
, psychiatric, and emergency units.
Maybe your teen or partner is depressed? Stuck on Internet Porn? Maybe you have somehow been victimized? Feel anxious, or alone? Loss of loved ones? I offer a relationship based, non-judgmental approach informed by tested, evidence-based practices, including CBT and EMDR therapies - neither of which demand medication. EMDR directly targets traumatic or hurtful memories and helps put them "in the past." This has been shown to help with anxiety/fear, panic attacks, nightmares, self-esteem issues and various other symptoms associated with post traumatic stress. CBT further offers you the chance to not be overwhelmed by your experience.
deep space
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
i personally have struggled with body image, loss,
cancer
, over control and adhd.
life can feel so mucked up and overwhelming all at once. we can get caught up in thoughts and behaviors that we know aren't truly who we are but despite our best efforts, we continue to work from old operating systems - day in and day out. shaking things up and making changes is difficult for most and this is where having a comrade/therapist by your side can help. if you want to live a more empowered/grounded life, behavioral therapy can get you there.
Not accepting new clients
Peter Bennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
For nine years I worked as an oncology social worker at the OHSU Knight
Cancer
Institute.
I assist individuals in identifying strengths and capacities that may have been overlooked or undervalued. In a safe and supportive space we work together to see how these strengths and capacities may be employed in building new and empowering life narratives. I have both in-person and online options available.
Nancy Kao Rhiannon
Psychologist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in health related concerns (illnesses,
cancer
, diabetes, sleep, pain), anxiety, depression and life transitions.
As a psychologist, I evaluate and treat patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit me because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help.
Stephen Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have particular experience in grief, death, and dying (I've done lots of hospice work); coping with life-threatening illness (I am a
cancer
survivor), anxiety, depression, and disorders involving delusion and mania.
Why do people go to therapy? Most often, it is because we are in a crisis of some kind. Although we all find crises painful, they are also opportunities for growth. In fact growth does not occur without discomfort, maybe even pain. Without that challenge, we will not grow. But we must also have support. That’s where therapy comes in. Through support and challenge, something new emerges. We don’t just get through. We grow. We come out the other side greater than we were.
Samantha Auclair
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clients often have a history of (or ongoing) trauma, including medical trauma, attachment trauma, single-incident traumatic events, and complex trauma; difficulty coping with chronic illness and/or disability (e.g., EDS, MCAS, POTS, GI diseases,
cancer
); anxiety/panic disorders; obsessive-compulsive disorder; and/or dissociative disorders. Many of my clients have complex cases. Some choose to do long-term depth work with me, while others may see me to work toward more immediate goals.
Stellium Integrative Wellness
MA, PhD
Stellium Integrative Wellness is compassion-based & uses tools like positive psychology, meditation & hypnotherapy techniques to build confidence & resiliency. Clients include Millennials 20-45, Gen Xers 45-55, & Baby Boomers 56-74 dealing with relationships, career, concerns surrounding parenting, health issues/chronic illness (
cancer
, diabetes, thyroid disorders, COVID-19), LGBTQIA, disability, & grief from loss (job, parent/family member/friend, partner, child, home, bankruptcy, divorce/separation). Areas of expertise include life coaching, hypnosis, love-relationships/dating, & confidence/self-esteem building.
Not accepting new clients
Cheryl Calderon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in supporting clients around issues related to depression, trauma,
cancer
, aging, grief & loss, death & dying, caregiving, end-of-life planning, and other major life transitions.
Foundational to my therapeutic approach is seeing you, hearing you, and accepting you exactly as you are. We all have an innate ability to heal, but we often need help figuring out what’s getting in our way. With non-judgement, compassion, and curiosity, I will guide you in reconnecting to yourself and to those who are important to you. I will empower you to recognize your needs and to get those needs met. Working together, I will invite you back to your life, helping you regain a sense of joy, peace, and ease.
Nancy Warren, MA LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
For the past 25 years, I have worked with individuals with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep difficulties, troubled relationships, marital distress, chronic illness, and life transitions. My practice currently focuses on working with clients who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders. I also see patients with
cancer
across the
cancer
continuum, from diagnosis, treatment, to survivorship or recurrence and end of life. I am passionate about working with both of these patient groups.
Not accepting new clients
Kala Lyman
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Working in the field since 2008 has developed my practice & understanding of mental health within a variety of settings including adult outpatient services, juvenile corrections, acute residential treatment, child & family community mental health, as well as work with
cancer
survivors.
I am passionate about assisting individuals & families on their journey through challenges to findings fulfillment, engagement & empowerment in their life. While our past experiences & connections have led us to where we are this does not have to be where we stay; we can choose what will define us moving forward, our pain or our strength. I work to assist clients in developing their own unique path toward growth & healing while honoring & creating understanding around the role their past has played in shaping them. My clinical styles utilize psychodynamic, attachment theory, cognitive behavioral, & strength based approaches focused on creating engagement through individualized therapeutic relationships.
Office is near:
Portland, OR 97238 Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients
Michele A Gilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
Expertise in childhood trauma, depression/anxiety, family alcoholism, relationships, life transitions, grief /loss,
cancer
, chronic pain and illness.
As a seasoned psychodynamic therapist, I work to facilitate healing and change within a supportive environment. I am insight oriented, relational and interactive in my approach. By tending to the self, within the context of past and present relationships, my clients are able to explore and shift their sense of identity, esteem and life goals. Clearing stress, increasing happiness and life satisfaction are the focus.
Embodied Wellness Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My focus for the last 13 years has been in medical social work with an emphasis on serving older adults and their caregivers; The last 7 of which have been dedicated to supporting those affected by
cancer
. I am deeply committed to understanding how one’s story, through attachment, attunement and life experience informs one’s ability to cope with unforeseen changes and variables. I believe that how one "shows up" in relationship to self and others is usually related to one's limbic response to stress, typically imparted during one's formative years. I work with clients who feel "uprooted" by their life circumstance.
Not accepting new clients
Melissa Soll
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
It is challenging to thrive in any aspect of our lives when there is conflict in our most important relationships. Our relationships provide a stable base from which we can explore and succeed in the world. My mission is to create a warm and compassionate environment and use the latest evidence-based practices to foster greater self-awareness and growth in individuals/couples with richly diverse backgrounds. Together we will clarify your values/goals and work toward the change you want for your life or relationship.
Eileen B Summit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with women, 21-101, who are dealing with life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression and loss. I believe each woman has the inner strength needed to heal and take steps toward life giving goals.
Wendy Micheau
Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified
Verified
We all have times where we feel overwhelmed, alone, dissatisfied, stuck, or worried. It helps to have somewhere to turn, where we can freely share our feelings and experiences. Often, just processing concerns with a caring, objective listener increases clarity and leads to new insights. I love helping people navigate challenges and find healing. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, career dissatisfaction, adjustment to parenting, adjustment to separation/divorce, grief & loss, and chronic illness and disability.
Aaron L Good
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC, CCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I provide mental health and career counseling to individuals and couples dealing with life's challenges. Do you want to understand more about yourself, about your identity, about the way the patterns you've learned in the past might no longer be serving you? Do you deal with the challenges of depression, anxiety, guilt, past trauma, and grief or loss? Come on in and we can explore all of it in a supportive environment.
Not accepting new clients
Marney Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an experienced counselor serving people of different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. As a therapist, I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and families with problems such as depression and sadness, anxiety, grief and loss, challenges in relationships, work-related issues, health related issues, as well as difficulty during transitional periods in life. As a person, I am an open-minded and nonjudgmental individual who enjoys working with people of different genders, orientations, and identifications. I am very compassionate but also utilize my critical thinking skills to help my clients reach their goals and begin to live life as they desire.
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What type of therapist is right for me?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
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Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.