Cancer Therapists in Merion Station, PA
I believe we all have the inner resources to heal. Therapy can be a creative space to discover different ways to heal, to recover ourselves, and finding clarity and community as we reclaim ourselves.
I believe we all have the inner resources to heal. Therapy can be a creative space to discover different ways to heal, to recover ourselves, and finding clarity and community as we reclaim ourselves.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family (LMFT) therapist working from a systemic lens through my virtual private practice. My philosophy is that through cultivating your relationship with yourself and by becoming the best, most developed version of yourself, you can engage in relationships - romantic, familial, and platonic - in deeper, more meaningful, and healthier ways. My hope is to facilitate you and/or you and your loved ones through this process by exploring what is keeping you stuck and discovering old patterns that no longer serve you.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family (LMFT) therapist working from a systemic lens through my virtual private practice. My philosophy is that through cultivating your relationship with yourself and by becoming the best, most developed version of yourself, you can engage in relationships - romantic, familial, and platonic - in deeper, more meaningful, and healthier ways. My hope is to facilitate you and/or you and your loved ones through this process by exploring what is keeping you stuck and discovering old patterns that no longer serve you.
I specialize in mental health issues unique to women, with a focus on maternal and reproductive health, including peri/menopause. I treat women struggling with infertility, anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy and postpartum as well as perinatal loss and stillbirth. All of these issues can leave one feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, lonely and isolated, sometimes even if you already have a great support system in place. I also work with adult men and women experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, eating and body shape related concerns as well as individuals coping with medical diagnoses.
I specialize in mental health issues unique to women, with a focus on maternal and reproductive health, including peri/menopause. I treat women struggling with infertility, anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy and postpartum as well as perinatal loss and stillbirth. All of these issues can leave one feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, lonely and isolated, sometimes even if you already have a great support system in place. I also work with adult men and women experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, eating and body shape related concerns as well as individuals coping with medical diagnoses.
At Compassionate Counseling, we believe in you becoming the person you were meant to be. Depression, anxiety, past trauma, or life issues no longer need to hold you back from your dreams and aspirations. Our goal is to provide quality services to clients in need, and to overcome obstacles such as: •Financial Hardship •Transportation •Resistance to Therapy •Childcare Issues We are also sensitive to those who prefer a holistic approach to their care. See the photo section below for a listing of our individual counselors and their specialties.
At Compassionate Counseling, we believe in you becoming the person you were meant to be. Depression, anxiety, past trauma, or life issues no longer need to hold you back from your dreams and aspirations. Our goal is to provide quality services to clients in need, and to overcome obstacles such as: •Financial Hardship •Transportation •Resistance to Therapy •Childcare Issues We are also sensitive to those who prefer a holistic approach to their care. See the photo section below for a listing of our individual counselors and their specialties.
If you are reading this, you have already begun your journey towards transformation. Change happens from the inside out. It starts with a desire or longing for something in your life to be different. If you are single or in a relationship and looking for enhanced connection with another or greater understanding of yourself, I would be honored to work with you, beside you and support you in the process of growth, healing and discovery.
If you are reading this, you have already begun your journey towards transformation. Change happens from the inside out. It starts with a desire or longing for something in your life to be different. If you are single or in a relationship and looking for enhanced connection with another or greater understanding of yourself, I would be honored to work with you, beside you and support you in the process of growth, healing and discovery.
Life can move fast, and with it often comes unexpected challenges, transitions, and emotional turbulence. We all encounter seasons of life when coping feels difficult and overwhelming. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or simply a space to feel heard—you're in the right place.
Taking the first step into therapy can be daunting. My goal is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental, yet challenging environment where you can explore your experiences. I offer psychodynamic therapy that helps uncover how early life experiences and important relationships have shaped the way you see yourself and the world around you.
Life can move fast, and with it often comes unexpected challenges, transitions, and emotional turbulence. We all encounter seasons of life when coping feels difficult and overwhelming. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or simply a space to feel heard—you're in the right place.
Taking the first step into therapy can be daunting. My goal is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental, yet challenging environment where you can explore your experiences. I offer psychodynamic therapy that helps uncover how early life experiences and important relationships have shaped the way you see yourself and the world around you.
Love the life you lead! Reaching out is the 1st step toward achieving personal, professional or relationship goals. Therapy offers private time with support to take a fresh look at your situation, clarify goals and evaluate options. You bring YOU - your strengths and knowledge of your circumstances; I bring a fresh perspective and new skills. With over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and training, program design, and publishing, people I work with tell me I am easy to talk to, warm and non-judgmental. They appreciate my ability to 'keep it real,' helping develop practical solutions in brief or longer-term therapy.
Love the life you lead! Reaching out is the 1st step toward achieving personal, professional or relationship goals. Therapy offers private time with support to take a fresh look at your situation, clarify goals and evaluate options. You bring YOU - your strengths and knowledge of your circumstances; I bring a fresh perspective and new skills. With over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and training, program design, and publishing, people I work with tell me I am easy to talk to, warm and non-judgmental. They appreciate my ability to 'keep it real,' helping develop practical solutions in brief or longer-term therapy.
Harriet Zilber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Merion Station, PA 19066
Not accepting new clients
I believe that psychotherapy is best done as a collaborative process. I have the training and experience and you, the client, bring all you know about yourself and your life. Together, we develop goals, both long and short term, that hopefully will lead to active awareness, emotional relief and behavioral changes.
I believe that psychotherapy is best done as a collaborative process. I have the training and experience and you, the client, bring all you know about yourself and your life. Together, we develop goals, both long and short term, that hopefully will lead to active awareness, emotional relief and behavioral changes.
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I am a licensed pediatric psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist who is able to provide virtual services in 43 states. I have a masters in Child Psychology as well as a doctorate in School Psychology. I have extensive training in child and adolescent development and take an integrative developmental approach with all of my patients and families. I completed a trauma-focused pre-doctoral internship at a residential school followed by a pediatric psychology fellowship with a focus in Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
I am a licensed pediatric psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist who is able to provide virtual services in 43 states. I have a masters in Child Psychology as well as a doctorate in School Psychology. I have extensive training in child and adolescent development and take an integrative developmental approach with all of my patients and families. I completed a trauma-focused pre-doctoral internship at a residential school followed by a pediatric psychology fellowship with a focus in Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
If you’re facing challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, or health issues such as cancer, reaching out for support can make a real difference.
Through our work together, you can find new ways of understanding yourself. I’m an engaged & compassionate therapist who will listen to your story, support you & help you make the changes you want for your life. You can count on me to collaborate with you & draw on my 20 years of experience working with people facing the same types of issues that you are.
If you’re facing challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, or health issues such as cancer, reaching out for support can make a real difference.
Through our work together, you can find new ways of understanding yourself. I’m an engaged & compassionate therapist who will listen to your story, support you & help you make the changes you want for your life. You can count on me to collaborate with you & draw on my 20 years of experience working with people facing the same types of issues that you are.
I work with individuals facing life changes, illness, cancer, grief, and anxiety.
Life can offer us a lot of unknowns—whether it’s a difficult diagnosis, the loss of someone we love, burnout, or simply feeling out of touch with ourselves. These kinds of experiences can bring up intense emotions that affect our everyday lives and put pressure on our relationships. We might find ourselves just going through the motions, struggling to rest, or feeling like we’re stuck in survival mode.
I work with individuals facing life changes, illness, cancer, grief, and anxiety.
Life can offer us a lot of unknowns—whether it’s a difficult diagnosis, the loss of someone we love, burnout, or simply feeling out of touch with ourselves. These kinds of experiences can bring up intense emotions that affect our everyday lives and put pressure on our relationships. We might find ourselves just going through the motions, struggling to rest, or feeling like we’re stuck in survival mode.
Common areas that I focus on in my work include relational conflict, sexual desire, sexual shame, vaginismus, nonmonogamy challenges, kink/BDSM dynamics, adult family dynamics, relationship anxiety, and, as a cancer survivor, challenges stemming from cancer and its treatment.
Hi! I'm Sara, an individual, relationship, and sex therapist in the Philadelphia area. I strive to help folks foster self-love, promote self-discovery, and strengthen their relationships. I take a collaborative approach to therapy that encourages problem-solving as a team while providing clients with skill-building exercises to make actionable change in their lives and relationships. As an LGBTQ+ affirming, diverse-body affirming, sex positive, poly-friendly, and kink aware therapist, I welcome all identities and relationship styles. I'm passionate about providing a safe and judgement free space for authentic self-expression.
Common areas that I focus on in my work include relational conflict, sexual desire, sexual shame, vaginismus, nonmonogamy challenges, kink/BDSM dynamics, adult family dynamics, relationship anxiety, and, as a cancer survivor, challenges stemming from cancer and its treatment.
Hi! I'm Sara, an individual, relationship, and sex therapist in the Philadelphia area. I strive to help folks foster self-love, promote self-discovery, and strengthen their relationships. I take a collaborative approach to therapy that encourages problem-solving as a team while providing clients with skill-building exercises to make actionable change in their lives and relationships. As an LGBTQ+ affirming, diverse-body affirming, sex positive, poly-friendly, and kink aware therapist, I welcome all identities and relationship styles. I'm passionate about providing a safe and judgement free space for authentic self-expression.
I work with those experiencing grief in relationships, pregnancy/IMF, cancer, loss of loved ones, pets, and autonomy.
I am a Psychotherapist specializing in Art Therapy. As an art therapist, I provide each client the ability to communicate their thoughts and feelings through the creative process. I offer you time and space to allow yourself a new way of expression and discovery to heal. I provide a therapeutic relationship that enables trust, respect, safety, and humor.
I work with those experiencing grief in relationships, pregnancy/IMF, cancer, loss of loved ones, pets, and autonomy.
I am a Psychotherapist specializing in Art Therapy. As an art therapist, I provide each client the ability to communicate their thoughts and feelings through the creative process. I offer you time and space to allow yourself a new way of expression and discovery to heal. I provide a therapeutic relationship that enables trust, respect, safety, and humor.
I have specialties in a few areas including religious trauma, millennial mental health, therapy for therapists, folks with cancer and politicized therapy for activists.
Do you struggle with fear, anxiety and shame that affects your relationships with others and yourself? Do you have a hard time making decisions, planning for the future and day-to-day tasks? You may be feeling alienated and inadequate, but I can help with that.
In session with me, we will get to know each other and collaborate on curating a therapy space that fits your needs. We will work towards long-term goals at a sustainable pace while also making space for day-to-day stressors and issues.
I have specialties in a few areas including religious trauma, millennial mental health, therapy for therapists, folks with cancer and politicized therapy for activists.
Do you struggle with fear, anxiety and shame that affects your relationships with others and yourself? Do you have a hard time making decisions, planning for the future and day-to-day tasks? You may be feeling alienated and inadequate, but I can help with that.
In session with me, we will get to know each other and collaborate on curating a therapy space that fits your needs. We will work towards long-term goals at a sustainable pace while also making space for day-to-day stressors and issues.
Stephanie Rusbuldt, Healing Garden Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Online Only
I specialize in grief and bereavement counseling, and also in working with people facing a cancer diagnosis and caregivers.
I also work with people navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, boundaries, and major life transitions. I strive to provide you with a safe space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and rediscover your own strengths and inherent wisdom.
I specialize in grief and bereavement counseling, and also in working with people facing a cancer diagnosis and caregivers.
I also work with people navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, boundaries, and major life transitions. I strive to provide you with a safe space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and rediscover your own strengths and inherent wisdom.
Managing health conditions including cancer, infertility and chronic illness are among my areas of specialization.
I utilize an eclectic approach acknowledging an individual's strengths. My holistic perspective allows us to increase awareness of issues and self-experiences that limit quality of life, to promote emotional healing and to facilitate personal growth.
Managing health conditions including cancer, infertility and chronic illness are among my areas of specialization.
I utilize an eclectic approach acknowledging an individual's strengths. My holistic perspective allows us to increase awareness of issues and self-experiences that limit quality of life, to promote emotional healing and to facilitate personal growth.
I have over 7 years of experience supporting patients & families impacted by cancer.
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision!A safe place free of judgment is crucial, and I strive to offer that. As the sole practitioner at Open Perspectives LLC, I will offer you a secure, supportive environment to allow you to focus on goals that are specific to your needs.
I offer a client-centered, eclectic combination of therapeutic approaches, in an authentic, relatable way. Processing experiences, working to change unhelpful patterns, and building skills and strategies are just a few of the steps we can take together to move toward lasting change.
I have over 7 years of experience supporting patients & families impacted by cancer.
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision!A safe place free of judgment is crucial, and I strive to offer that. As the sole practitioner at Open Perspectives LLC, I will offer you a secure, supportive environment to allow you to focus on goals that are specific to your needs.
I offer a client-centered, eclectic combination of therapeutic approaches, in an authentic, relatable way. Processing experiences, working to change unhelpful patterns, and building skills and strategies are just a few of the steps we can take together to move toward lasting change.
For over 25 years, I have supported oncology patients and families as they navigate the emotional and practical challenges of cancer.
I am dedicated to helping clients discover the strengths, resilience, and sense of possibility that already exist within them. My approach centers on providing a calm, neutral, and supportive space where individuals can explore their experiences and build confidence in their ability to create meaningful change.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the complex emotional challenges that often accompany chronic medical conditions. I draw on evidence-based practices to help clients develop insight, strengthen internal coping strategies, and reconnect with their own sense of power and direction.
For over 25 years, I have supported oncology patients and families as they navigate the emotional and practical challenges of cancer.
I am dedicated to helping clients discover the strengths, resilience, and sense of possibility that already exist within them. My approach centers on providing a calm, neutral, and supportive space where individuals can explore their experiences and build confidence in their ability to create meaningful change.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the complex emotional challenges that often accompany chronic medical conditions. I draw on evidence-based practices to help clients develop insight, strengthen internal coping strategies, and reconnect with their own sense of power and direction.
Life often brings seasons of change - some expected, others sudden - that can stir feelings of uncertainty, stress, or sadness. Facing health concerns or moving through major transitions can feel overwhelming at times. In these moments, therapy becomes a place to pause, regain balance, and discover new ways of coping, healing, and moving forward with resilience.
Life often brings seasons of change - some expected, others sudden - that can stir feelings of uncertainty, stress, or sadness. Facing health concerns or moving through major transitions can feel overwhelming at times. In these moments, therapy becomes a place to pause, regain balance, and discover new ways of coping, healing, and moving forward with resilience.
I have over 14 years of experience working with people who have been diagnosed with cancer.
I help people who feel emotionally and spiritually depleted find their way back to a deeper sense of self. Many of my clients have spent years in survival mode — caregiving, coping with illness, pushing through burnout, or navigating transitions that left them feeling unmoored. Others are dealing with grief, a loss of direction, or a sense that something essential is missing. Whether you're healing from something specific or simply sensing a call to realign, our work together can support your journey toward wholeness, clarity, and meaning.
I have over 14 years of experience working with people who have been diagnosed with cancer.
I help people who feel emotionally and spiritually depleted find their way back to a deeper sense of self. Many of my clients have spent years in survival mode — caregiving, coping with illness, pushing through burnout, or navigating transitions that left them feeling unmoored. Others are dealing with grief, a loss of direction, or a sense that something essential is missing. Whether you're healing from something specific or simply sensing a call to realign, our work together can support your journey toward wholeness, clarity, and meaning.
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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.