Cancer Therapists in Sandy, OR
Contacting through email works best! I enjoy working with people of all ages and couples. My areas of focus include EFT couples therapy, grief, anxiety, children, boundaries, communication and relational issues, life transitions, stress management, depression, and parent consultation. I also enjoy working with youth and my past teaching experience allows me to come alongside children and teens and support them in their struggles using play therapy, sand tray and expressive arts therapy.
Contacting through email works best! I enjoy working with people of all ages and couples. My areas of focus include EFT couples therapy, grief, anxiety, children, boundaries, communication and relational issues, life transitions, stress management, depression, and parent consultation. I also enjoy working with youth and my past teaching experience allows me to come alongside children and teens and support them in their struggles using play therapy, sand tray and expressive arts therapy.
I work with clients navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, or challenges that make them feel stuck or disconnected from their identity. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore emotions, gain clarity, and reconnect with their strengths. Together, we turn trauma into a foundation for growth and resilience, guiding healing, confidence, and life-affirming change that restores hope, purpose, and meaning.
I work with clients navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, or challenges that make them feel stuck or disconnected from their identity. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore emotions, gain clarity, and reconnect with their strengths. Together, we turn trauma into a foundation for growth and resilience, guiding healing, confidence, and life-affirming change that restores hope, purpose, and meaning.
The Secret Room is the ancient word for chrysalis.Its within the walls of the chrysalis "the safe and protected space" that total transformation takes place. It is the secrets that are within our family systems the secrets that we keep from ourselves and the secrets that others keep that we need to be freed from. Within the safety of The Secret Room you will be able to transform to your highest potential and unveil the secrets that hold you back from the life you truly want and deserve!
The Secret Room is the ancient word for chrysalis.Its within the walls of the chrysalis "the safe and protected space" that total transformation takes place. It is the secrets that are within our family systems the secrets that we keep from ourselves and the secrets that others keep that we need to be freed from. Within the safety of The Secret Room you will be able to transform to your highest potential and unveil the secrets that hold you back from the life you truly want and deserve!
The therapeutic experience should encourage one to live a more satisfying and meaningful life. Everyone has a unique journey through this world and the sum of the experiences along the way (good or bad) make us as individual. Sometimes we get lost, hit bumps, or even get overcome with a tidal wave of things that we need help getting back on our path or creating a new one.
The therapeutic experience should encourage one to live a more satisfying and meaningful life. Everyone has a unique journey through this world and the sum of the experiences along the way (good or bad) make us as individual. Sometimes we get lost, hit bumps, or even get overcome with a tidal wave of things that we need help getting back on our path or creating a new one.
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I focus on life transitions, relationship distress, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, chronic medical illness ( cancer), end-of-life issues, and grief.
Each person deserves the benefit of thinking about life in a meaningful way with gentle guidance through counseling. I would be privileged to join you on this journey. As a therapist, I specialize in assisting people through challenging life moments. Using solution-focused techniques and empowerment methods, we’ll identify steps to resolve your personal challenges and reach your goals. I have more than 12 years experience working with individuals and families experiencing challenges with parenting, anxiety, depression, life transition, addiction issues, chronic medical illness including oncology, end-of-life, and grief.
I focus on life transitions, relationship distress, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, chronic medical illness ( cancer), end-of-life issues, and grief.
Each person deserves the benefit of thinking about life in a meaningful way with gentle guidance through counseling. I would be privileged to join you on this journey. As a therapist, I specialize in assisting people through challenging life moments. Using solution-focused techniques and empowerment methods, we’ll identify steps to resolve your personal challenges and reach your goals. I have more than 12 years experience working with individuals and families experiencing challenges with parenting, anxiety, depression, life transition, addiction issues, chronic medical illness including oncology, end-of-life, and grief.
Compassionate Comfort Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're seeking support for your mental health, navigating life’s challenges, or looking to grow in your professional practice, you’ve found a space of care, respect, and genuine connection.
My name is Dr. Whitney Voigt, DBH, LCSW. As a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work and a Doctorate in Behavioral Health, I offer individual therapy rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care.
I also provide Clinical Supervision and Consultation in Oregon and Washington to associates working toward licensure, and fellow clinicians committed to ethical, reflective, and client-centered practice.
Whether you're seeking support for your mental health, navigating life’s challenges, or looking to grow in your professional practice, you’ve found a space of care, respect, and genuine connection.
My name is Dr. Whitney Voigt, DBH, LCSW. As a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work and a Doctorate in Behavioral Health, I offer individual therapy rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care.
I also provide Clinical Supervision and Consultation in Oregon and Washington to associates working toward licensure, and fellow clinicians committed to ethical, reflective, and client-centered practice.
Do you feel stuck, confused, and alone in your relationship? Maybe you keep having the same arguments with no real resolution. No matter how careful you are, things always seem to escalate. Avoiding conflict feels easier than speaking up. Before long, you don’t feel like lovers anymore, just roommates. You’ve tried hard to make things better. You’ve read the books. You’ve tried fewer words—and even more words. Yet nothing seems to help. It all feels frustrating and confusing. And yet, you still care. You love your person and miss the connection you once had. You miss feeling like a team and want your partner back by your side.
Do you feel stuck, confused, and alone in your relationship? Maybe you keep having the same arguments with no real resolution. No matter how careful you are, things always seem to escalate. Avoiding conflict feels easier than speaking up. Before long, you don’t feel like lovers anymore, just roommates. You’ve tried hard to make things better. You’ve read the books. You’ve tried fewer words—and even more words. Yet nothing seems to help. It all feels frustrating and confusing. And yet, you still care. You love your person and miss the connection you once had. You miss feeling like a team and want your partner back by your side.
I specialize in working with those experiencing cancer (current and post treatment), end of life and grief/loss.
Welcome and congratulations for taking this next step towards personal healing, transformation or simply looking for a deeper awareness of self. Should you feel drawn to work with me, my hope is to create a trusting relationship rooted in a safe and supportive connection. My commitment to you is my personal presence and authentic self. I know it can be scary to be vulnerable in seeking help and sharing your story with someone new. I believe I create a safe and warm connection to aid in your healing process.
I specialize in working with those experiencing cancer (current and post treatment), end of life and grief/loss.
Welcome and congratulations for taking this next step towards personal healing, transformation or simply looking for a deeper awareness of self. Should you feel drawn to work with me, my hope is to create a trusting relationship rooted in a safe and supportive connection. My commitment to you is my personal presence and authentic self. I know it can be scary to be vulnerable in seeking help and sharing your story with someone new. I believe I create a safe and warm connection to aid in your healing process.
My ideal client is someone seeking real, lasting change. They may be facing grief, caregiving stress, serious illness, anxiety, or questions about identity or purpose. Often, they feel stuck in emotional patterns or life transitions that no longer serve them. What they want is space to be heard and understood, to make sense of their experiences, and to feel more grounded, authentic, and connected. They’re ready to explore beneath the surface and do the deep work that leads to true psychological growth.
My ideal client is someone seeking real, lasting change. They may be facing grief, caregiving stress, serious illness, anxiety, or questions about identity or purpose. Often, they feel stuck in emotional patterns or life transitions that no longer serve them. What they want is space to be heard and understood, to make sense of their experiences, and to feel more grounded, authentic, and connected. They’re ready to explore beneath the surface and do the deep work that leads to true psychological growth.
Feeling overwhelmed? I offer a supportive space for adults navigating new or chronic illness, grief and loss, and life transitions. Together, we process challenges, build coping skills, and explore your next steps. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and client-centered—focused on personal growth and helping you navigate change while discovering your path forward. I welcome you to reach out and see if we’re a good fit.
"It is an act of bravery to feel your feelings." Gayle Forman
Feeling overwhelmed? I offer a supportive space for adults navigating new or chronic illness, grief and loss, and life transitions. Together, we process challenges, build coping skills, and explore your next steps. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and client-centered—focused on personal growth and helping you navigate change while discovering your path forward. I welcome you to reach out and see if we’re a good fit.
"It is an act of bravery to feel your feelings." Gayle Forman
My areas of specific expertise include Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Grief and Losses, Coping with Cancer, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Codependency and Relational Distress.
Welcome! I look forward to talking with you. I believe that all of us can feel as though we are treading water instead of moving forward at times. As we meet together, I can help you work through the "stuck" places practically with compassion as you cultivate skills, tools and strengths building renewed Hope.
My areas of specific expertise include Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Grief and Losses, Coping with Cancer, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Codependency and Relational Distress.
Welcome! I look forward to talking with you. I believe that all of us can feel as though we are treading water instead of moving forward at times. As we meet together, I can help you work through the "stuck" places practically with compassion as you cultivate skills, tools and strengths building renewed Hope.
Issues I can help you navigate include: processing the loss of a loved one, adjustment to a new diagnosis, fear of cancer recurrence or progression, anxiety about medical procedures, contemplating existential concerns, and caregiver burnout.
I’m passionate about the growth, care, and healing of my clients. Through our therapeutic relationship, we create a space where you can deeply see yourself and build a life authentic to you. I utilize a direct and collaborative approach that is primarily informed by psychodynamic techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I've also been a Buddhist practitioner for nearly a decade, and integrate meditation and Eastern philosophy into my work as appropriate
Issues I can help you navigate include: processing the loss of a loved one, adjustment to a new diagnosis, fear of cancer recurrence or progression, anxiety about medical procedures, contemplating existential concerns, and caregiver burnout.
I’m passionate about the growth, care, and healing of my clients. Through our therapeutic relationship, we create a space where you can deeply see yourself and build a life authentic to you. I utilize a direct and collaborative approach that is primarily informed by psychodynamic techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I've also been a Buddhist practitioner for nearly a decade, and integrate meditation and Eastern philosophy into my work as appropriate
Whether you're seeking support for your mental health, navigating life’s challenges, or looking to grow in your professional practice, you’ve found a space of care, respect, and genuine connection. My name is Dr. Whitney Voigt, DBH, LCSW. As a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work and a Doctorate in Behavioral Health, I offer individual therapy rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care. I also provide Clinical Supervision and Consultation in Oregon and Washington to associates working toward licensure, and fellow clinicians committed to ethical, reflective, and client-centered practice.
Whether you're seeking support for your mental health, navigating life’s challenges, or looking to grow in your professional practice, you’ve found a space of care, respect, and genuine connection. My name is Dr. Whitney Voigt, DBH, LCSW. As a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work and a Doctorate in Behavioral Health, I offer individual therapy rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care. I also provide Clinical Supervision and Consultation in Oregon and Washington to associates working toward licensure, and fellow clinicians committed to ethical, reflective, and client-centered practice.
We all deserve respect, care, and acceptance. I have a passion for helping people navigate the difficult transitions that can occur in life due to a change in health or other circumstances. I believe that we all do our best given the resources and situation provided, and that a change in perspective or new tool can make all the difference. Besides primarily using a cognitive behavioral therapy framework to address unconscious processes, I have broad experience incorporating existential, spiritual, and meaning based approaches in pursuing growth.
We all deserve respect, care, and acceptance. I have a passion for helping people navigate the difficult transitions that can occur in life due to a change in health or other circumstances. I believe that we all do our best given the resources and situation provided, and that a change in perspective or new tool can make all the difference. Besides primarily using a cognitive behavioral therapy framework to address unconscious processes, I have broad experience incorporating existential, spiritual, and meaning based approaches in pursuing growth.
Whether you are suffering from PTSD, sexual abuse, death of a loved one, divorce, chronic illness, cancer, work issues, addiction, depression, or anxiety, you do not need to navigate those challenges alone.
Every person has their own exceptional story. I tailor my approach to each individual client because what works for one person may not work for another. People have different styles of learning, which is why using different modalities can be beneficial. We will find the approach and techniques that best suit your needs.
Whether you are suffering from PTSD, sexual abuse, death of a loved one, divorce, chronic illness, cancer, work issues, addiction, depression, or anxiety, you do not need to navigate those challenges alone.
Every person has their own exceptional story. I tailor my approach to each individual client because what works for one person may not work for another. People have different styles of learning, which is why using different modalities can be beneficial. We will find the approach and techniques that best suit your needs.
I love helping folks dealing with anxiety, depression, complicated grief, trauma processing and recovery, chronic pain, and systemic oppression. I serve adults, teenagers, couples, and families, whether that be biological and chosen family or other kinds of relationships. I enjoy work with women, men, and non-binary clients. I help couples with communication issues and conflict resolution. I work with many kinds of relationship styles including monogamous couples, blended families, folks practicing ethical non-monogamy, and people who want to build or restore a relationship with themselves after a huge life transformation.
I love helping folks dealing with anxiety, depression, complicated grief, trauma processing and recovery, chronic pain, and systemic oppression. I serve adults, teenagers, couples, and families, whether that be biological and chosen family or other kinds of relationships. I enjoy work with women, men, and non-binary clients. I help couples with communication issues and conflict resolution. I work with many kinds of relationship styles including monogamous couples, blended families, folks practicing ethical non-monogamy, and people who want to build or restore a relationship with themselves after a huge life transformation.
I work with people having a wide range of concerns. Areas of specialty include identity formation, relationship dynamics, loss, and issues of spirituality (both questioning and growth). I work especially well with persons who are curious about themselves and their ways of interacting with the world. I practice relationally-based psychoanalytic psychotherapy; meaning that, where relevant, we talk about relationships in your life impacting your way of navigating the world. We have each found ways to survive our world as best we can; at some point, we may consider wanting to shift these ways because they do not work as well as they once did.
I work with people having a wide range of concerns. Areas of specialty include identity formation, relationship dynamics, loss, and issues of spirituality (both questioning and growth). I work especially well with persons who are curious about themselves and their ways of interacting with the world. I practice relationally-based psychoanalytic psychotherapy; meaning that, where relevant, we talk about relationships in your life impacting your way of navigating the world. We have each found ways to survive our world as best we can; at some point, we may consider wanting to shift these ways because they do not work as well as they once did.
Accepting Clients: Individual and family therapy can provide space to improve communication, repair wounds, and build the skills needed to support teens and young adults move through changing environments. Whether you need coping tools for emotional resilience, or space to unpack changing of relationships between generations, therapy is a brave and compassionate choice.
Accepting Clients: Individual and family therapy can provide space to improve communication, repair wounds, and build the skills needed to support teens and young adults move through changing environments. Whether you need coping tools for emotional resilience, or space to unpack changing of relationships between generations, therapy is a brave and compassionate choice.
Chris Gorski, B.S., M.A.,YT, MT is a seasoned therapist with nearly 30 years of experience in the Counseling and Wellness field. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Counseling and Human Services from California State University, Fullerton, and a CACREP-accredited Master of Arts from the University of the Cumberlands. Registered with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, Chris specializes in couples' therapy, helping partners navigate their relationships with compassion and understanding.
Chris Gorski, B.S., M.A.,YT, MT is a seasoned therapist with nearly 30 years of experience in the Counseling and Wellness field. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Counseling and Human Services from California State University, Fullerton, and a CACREP-accredited Master of Arts from the University of the Cumberlands. Registered with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, Chris specializes in couples' therapy, helping partners navigate their relationships with compassion and understanding.
I provide holistic psychotherapy to help clients in Oregon, Washington and Utah explore, understand and address diverse challenges in life, helping clients become empowered stewards of their own well-being. I integrate common psychotherapy approaches, including cognitive, narrative and expressive-creative therapies, with holistic approaches based in the traditions underlying yoga, Buddhism and other Eastern philosophical practices. My goal is to help clients achieve health, balance and harmony, and to embrace life.
I provide holistic psychotherapy to help clients in Oregon, Washington and Utah explore, understand and address diverse challenges in life, helping clients become empowered stewards of their own well-being. I integrate common psychotherapy approaches, including cognitive, narrative and expressive-creative therapies, with holistic approaches based in the traditions underlying yoga, Buddhism and other Eastern philosophical practices. My goal is to help clients achieve health, balance and harmony, and to embrace 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.