Cancer Therapists in Dickson, TN

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Ed Wilder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Dickson, TN 37055
Are you experiencing the road as lonely and isolating or feeling confused about your next steps in life? Maybe your race, gender, sexual identity, or world-view is being dishonored, and you feel oppression and injustice.
Are you experiencing the road as lonely and isolating or feeling confused about your next steps in life? Maybe your race, gender, sexual identity, or world-view is being dishonored, and you feel oppression and injustice.
(904) 866-1556 View (904) 866-1556
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Bessie Naomi Costanza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CMFSW, CCTP, AMTP
Serves Area
With compassion,insight and acceptance, I can help you explore the issues which prevent you from success in your personal and professional relationships. I believe that we all possess much of the knowledge needed to answer life's questions; however, as with all things, we sometimes simply forget where to look. I see my work primarily as a guide, helping my clients find their own answers and their own happiness.I view therapy as a way to gain self awareness in order to understand one's pattern of relating to others and dealing with life's challenges.
With compassion,insight and acceptance, I can help you explore the issues which prevent you from success in your personal and professional relationships. I believe that we all possess much of the knowledge needed to answer life's questions; however, as with all things, we sometimes simply forget where to look. I see my work primarily as a guide, helping my clients find their own answers and their own happiness.I view therapy as a way to gain self awareness in order to understand one's pattern of relating to others and dealing with life's challenges.
(931) 272-8594 View (931) 272-8594

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Amanda Estevez
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, NCC
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Ready to quiet those racing thoughts, find purpose and understanding in life? Hi! I'm Amanda. I help children, teens and adults learn skills to improve their life. It's important to have a place to grow personally, learn how to regain control of your thoughts and live your best life. I am passionate about helping others through difficult times and feel a sense of peace in their lives.
Ready to quiet those racing thoughts, find purpose and understanding in life? Hi! I'm Amanda. I help children, teens and adults learn skills to improve their life. It's important to have a place to grow personally, learn how to regain control of your thoughts and live your best life. I am passionate about helping others through difficult times and feel a sense of peace in their lives.
(360) 443-9920 View (360) 443-9920
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Marita Beth Earle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My specialty areas are addiction, trauma, codependency, and mood disorders. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to develop tools and gain insight to create the life you deserve. I am honored to work with individuals, couples, and families seeking to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. Our past invisibly influences the present, shaping our current thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and behaviors. Psychotherapy is a partnership that helps to illuminate the next step on your path to a more peaceful, joyful life.
My specialty areas are addiction, trauma, codependency, and mood disorders. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to develop tools and gain insight to create the life you deserve. I am honored to work with individuals, couples, and families seeking to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. Our past invisibly influences the present, shaping our current thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and behaviors. Psychotherapy is a partnership that helps to illuminate the next step on your path to a more peaceful, joyful life.
(615) 645-2237 View (615) 645-2237
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Tennyson Dodd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational difficulties, I may be able to help you work through this distress. At some point in life, many people find themselves striving to understand and integrate difficult events or areas of their lives. Having a clinician to talk with can help you heal, adapt, and grow.
If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational difficulties, I may be able to help you work through this distress. At some point in life, many people find themselves striving to understand and integrate difficult events or areas of their lives. Having a clinician to talk with can help you heal, adapt, and grow.
(615) 285-5549 View (615) 285-5549
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Andréa McInnis
Licensed Professional Counselor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe everyone deserves a compassionate, attentive space to share their story—and a shoulder to lean on when things feel heavy. I strive to offer a non-judgmental, safe environment for all who seek counseling. Therapy is about helping you feel safer in your body, more confident in yourself, and more connected to the life you want to live. I enjoy partnering with clients to understand their experiences, heal unhelpful belief systems, and move toward more empowered, authentic lives. My goal is to create a supportive therapeutic space that is collaborative, engaging, and thoughtfully tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
I believe everyone deserves a compassionate, attentive space to share their story—and a shoulder to lean on when things feel heavy. I strive to offer a non-judgmental, safe environment for all who seek counseling. Therapy is about helping you feel safer in your body, more confident in yourself, and more connected to the life you want to live. I enjoy partnering with clients to understand their experiences, heal unhelpful belief systems, and move toward more empowered, authentic lives. My goal is to create a supportive therapeutic space that is collaborative, engaging, and thoughtfully tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
(615) 805-6192 View (615) 805-6192
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Sherrie E. McKinney
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, LADC II, NCAC II, SAP, P4LIFE
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with clients who have some desire to move toward abstinence and/or recovery. Many of my clients have experienced negative consequences due to alcohol or drug use, including contact with the criminal justice system, loss of their driver's license, job, children, etc. I provide substance abuse counseling, drug education and an Alcohol and Drug Assessment that will satisfy most state requirements.
I work with clients who have some desire to move toward abstinence and/or recovery. Many of my clients have experienced negative consequences due to alcohol or drug use, including contact with the criminal justice system, loss of their driver's license, job, children, etc. I provide substance abuse counseling, drug education and an Alcohol and Drug Assessment that will satisfy most state requirements.
(615) 454-9428 View (615) 454-9428
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Lori R Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-, MHSP, NCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe that all individuals have the capacity to heal, change, and grow. Life is complex and demanding, no matter what age or season one is in. At the heart of my work is the belief that healing, repair and growth occurs when we feel understood and supported while exploring the deeper issues that shape our lives. There are also times in life when we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or have perplexing anxiety that seems to have no root cause. I help clients address and navigate these challenges, focusing on healing and growth that allows for lasting change.
I believe that all individuals have the capacity to heal, change, and grow. Life is complex and demanding, no matter what age or season one is in. At the heart of my work is the belief that healing, repair and growth occurs when we feel understood and supported while exploring the deeper issues that shape our lives. There are also times in life when we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or have perplexing anxiety that seems to have no root cause. I help clients address and navigate these challenges, focusing on healing and growth that allows for lasting change.
(615) 205-1652 View (615) 205-1652
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Casey G Dycus
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, Super, visor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Casey Dycus is an LPC-MHSP and a state licensed Supervisor helping young professionals, women, marriages, and families regain a sense of balance, holistic living, and emotional regulation. She specializes in helping those that need to work through trauma, depression, and anxiety. When people get stuck in lower functioning emotions and find themselves merely surviving, it is often hard to get out of that place and find purpose and joy in life. Casey's goal is to recognize patterns that keep her clients stuck and help them make goals that cultivate healing within themselves and their familial or interpersonal relationships.
Casey Dycus is an LPC-MHSP and a state licensed Supervisor helping young professionals, women, marriages, and families regain a sense of balance, holistic living, and emotional regulation. She specializes in helping those that need to work through trauma, depression, and anxiety. When people get stuck in lower functioning emotions and find themselves merely surviving, it is often hard to get out of that place and find purpose and joy in life. Casey's goal is to recognize patterns that keep her clients stuck and help them make goals that cultivate healing within themselves and their familial or interpersonal relationships.
(615) 488-4276 View (615) 488-4276
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Claire Emerick
Counselor, MAMFT, LPC, MHSP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Having been in the field for a decade, I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and have a passion for people in the midst of life transitions such as shifting relationships, career change, and health issues. Most importantly, I desire to walk with my clients into the depths of their hearts and to help awaken them to their inherent worth. I believe the counseling process is an art and I consider it a privilege to walk with my clients toward healing.
Having been in the field for a decade, I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and have a passion for people in the midst of life transitions such as shifting relationships, career change, and health issues. Most importantly, I desire to walk with my clients into the depths of their hearts and to help awaken them to their inherent worth. I believe the counseling process is an art and I consider it a privilege to walk with my clients toward healing.
(615) 490-0762 View (615) 490-0762
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Melissa Linning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, MHSP, CMHC
Online Only
As a cancer survivor who has also faced mental health issues and family dysfunction, I bring professional experience and deep compassion to my work.
Curiosity is a powerful and beneficial mindset when it comes to understanding your thoughts. I help clients learn how to become curious about their thinking and identify thoughts that truly support their overall goals. During our work together, I explain why positive affirmations often do not work and why negative self-talk tends to persist. I have developed an evidence-based template that helps increase your ability to generate thoughts that genuinely serve you. This approach can help you move toward becoming the person you want to be and create lasting, meaningful change.
As a cancer survivor who has also faced mental health issues and family dysfunction, I bring professional experience and deep compassion to my work.
Curiosity is a powerful and beneficial mindset when it comes to understanding your thoughts. I help clients learn how to become curious about their thinking and identify thoughts that truly support their overall goals. During our work together, I explain why positive affirmations often do not work and why negative self-talk tends to persist. I have developed an evidence-based template that helps increase your ability to generate thoughts that genuinely serve you. This approach can help you move toward becoming the person you want to be and create lasting, meaningful change.
(615) 219-1133 View (615) 219-1133
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Irena Stjepic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEMDR
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Overwhelmed by trauma or stuck in old patterns? You're not alone. Perhaps you’ve tried talking it through, but the same emotional patterns keep resurfacing. You might feel stuck, emotionally shut down, anxious, or just exhausted from always holding it together. You want more than coping skills; you want deep, lasting healing. I specialize in Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR I help clients process both “big T” and “small t” trauma, even when there’s no clear memory or event. Many of my clients don’t see themselves as “traumatized,” yet they feel something is chronically off. If that’s you, you are in the right place.
Overwhelmed by trauma or stuck in old patterns? You're not alone. Perhaps you’ve tried talking it through, but the same emotional patterns keep resurfacing. You might feel stuck, emotionally shut down, anxious, or just exhausted from always holding it together. You want more than coping skills; you want deep, lasting healing. I specialize in Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR I help clients process both “big T” and “small t” trauma, even when there’s no clear memory or event. Many of my clients don’t see themselves as “traumatized,” yet they feel something is chronically off. If that’s you, you are in the right place.
(615) 471-6617 View (615) 471-6617
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Kyle M. Rigsby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Serves Area
I would love the chance to work with you on the areas of your life where you feel stuck. Anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD (I use EMDR Therapy to treat this), performance issues (both athletically, and professionally), relational issues with family, spirituality issues, grief and loss are all areas in which I have experience. My primary job is to walk with you through the areas you are struggling in and support you all along the way. My greatest desire as a therapist is to see my clients healthy in every sense of the word. I am ready now to help you.
I would love the chance to work with you on the areas of your life where you feel stuck. Anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD (I use EMDR Therapy to treat this), performance issues (both athletically, and professionally), relational issues with family, spirituality issues, grief and loss are all areas in which I have experience. My primary job is to walk with you through the areas you are struggling in and support you all along the way. My greatest desire as a therapist is to see my clients healthy in every sense of the word. I am ready now to help you.
(615) 671-4847 View (615) 671-4847
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Christine L Robinson
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I bring over 20,000 hours of professional coaching experience working with adults, teens, college students and couples. Utilizing a focused and strengths based approach, I specialize in the field of ADHD, special education, advocacy work and individualized education plans. I will "meet you" where you are in your ADHD journey and help you get unstuck! I offer both in-person sessions, via Zoom or Facetime and by telephone. If you are feeling overwhelmed with your ADHD symptoms or anxiety, we can help. We have proven strategies in integrating new habits and embracing your ADHD symptoms by turning them into strengths!
I bring over 20,000 hours of professional coaching experience working with adults, teens, college students and couples. Utilizing a focused and strengths based approach, I specialize in the field of ADHD, special education, advocacy work and individualized education plans. I will "meet you" where you are in your ADHD journey and help you get unstuck! I offer both in-person sessions, via Zoom or Facetime and by telephone. If you are feeling overwhelmed with your ADHD symptoms or anxiety, we can help. We have proven strategies in integrating new habits and embracing your ADHD symptoms by turning them into strengths!
(615) 490-9217 View (615) 490-9217
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Sasha Cory LMFT (Relational Alchemy)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCMFT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Relational therapy for BIPOC queer people, couples, and chosen families. I work with people in complex relationships, including partners, polycules, families, friend groups, and the relationship they have with themselves. Many come in feeling stuck in familiar roles or carrying more than their share. My work is grounded in family systems and somatics. I am also a yoga teacher, and I integrate body awareness to support regulation and honest conversation. I pay close attention to safety, consent, and power, helping people stay connected while honoring themselves.
Relational therapy for BIPOC queer people, couples, and chosen families. I work with people in complex relationships, including partners, polycules, families, friend groups, and the relationship they have with themselves. Many come in feeling stuck in familiar roles or carrying more than their share. My work is grounded in family systems and somatics. I am also a yoga teacher, and I integrate body awareness to support regulation and honest conversation. I pay close attention to safety, consent, and power, helping people stay connected while honoring themselves.
(629) 318-0308 View (629) 318-0308
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Cara Lindell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be hard. Sometimes it can feel like everyone else has it figured out, and we are struggling to survive and make it through. It doesn’t have to feel like this. Sometimes simply having a safe space to talk about our struggles and gaining insight into how we can overcome the challenges, is all we need. No matter how long you have been struggling with low self-worth, difficulties within relationships, feeling depressed, unmotivated or even anxiousness, there is the possibility of change.
Life can be hard. Sometimes it can feel like everyone else has it figured out, and we are struggling to survive and make it through. It doesn’t have to feel like this. Sometimes simply having a safe space to talk about our struggles and gaining insight into how we can overcome the challenges, is all we need. No matter how long you have been struggling with low self-worth, difficulties within relationships, feeling depressed, unmotivated or even anxiousness, there is the possibility of change.
(615) 538-0955 View (615) 538-0955
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The Counseling Center LLC
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, MMFT, LCPT
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37205
At The Counseling Center, we help clients navigate anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Our therapists offer in-person sessions in Nashville, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Donelson, Hermitage, and Springfield, as well as telehealth across Tennessee. We welcome people of all or no faith backgrounds and provide a compassionate, inclusive space for healing. You don’t have to face hard seasons alone. We’re here to walk with you.
At The Counseling Center, we help clients navigate anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Our therapists offer in-person sessions in Nashville, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Donelson, Hermitage, and Springfield, as well as telehealth across Tennessee. We welcome people of all or no faith backgrounds and provide a compassionate, inclusive space for healing. You don’t have to face hard seasons alone. We’re here to walk with you.
(615) 307-9727 View (615) 307-9727
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Aaron Kelley, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
The most rewarding therapy sessions occur with clients who are motivated to make progress towards the goals they set. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client is of upmost importance to the client meeting their goals. I strive to build a trusting, supportive, and safe relationship with each of my clients. I believe everyone has their own unique story to tell. I enjoy hearing that story and helping people overcome the issues that can surface over a lifetime. I see adults and adolescents in my therapy practice as well as the occasional couple.
The most rewarding therapy sessions occur with clients who are motivated to make progress towards the goals they set. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client is of upmost importance to the client meeting their goals. I strive to build a trusting, supportive, and safe relationship with each of my clients. I believe everyone has their own unique story to tell. I enjoy hearing that story and helping people overcome the issues that can surface over a lifetime. I see adults and adolescents in my therapy practice as well as the occasional couple.
(615) 206-4013 View (615) 206-4013
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Heather Lefebvre
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
So you want something to change? What's standing in your way? Maybe you have experienced trauma or loss, or you find yourself in relationships that cost you more than you get in return. Maybe your partner, family, or child is struggling and you are looking for a way to help without getting lost yourself? Therapy can help you discover new truths about your situation, bringing you clarity and direction. With over 16 years in the mental health community, I have seen people find new hope and healing through the introspective and transforming work of therapy, all in pursuit of a life that is deeply satisfying.
So you want something to change? What's standing in your way? Maybe you have experienced trauma or loss, or you find yourself in relationships that cost you more than you get in return. Maybe your partner, family, or child is struggling and you are looking for a way to help without getting lost yourself? Therapy can help you discover new truths about your situation, bringing you clarity and direction. With over 16 years in the mental health community, I have seen people find new hope and healing through the introspective and transforming work of therapy, all in pursuit of a life that is deeply satisfying.
(615) 802-6386 View (615) 802-6386
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Sharon K. Ball
Counselor, LPCMHSP, NBCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life brings challenges that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves and others. I specialize in helping individuals move through trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions with compassion and practical support. My approach is trauma-informed and integrates proven therapies like CBT, EMDR, and somatic techniques, along with the Enneagram to deepen self-awareness and healing. I have extensive experience working with veterans, survivors of family violence, and those navigating grief, relationship struggles, or identity concerns. In our work together, my goal is to create a safe, supportive
Life brings challenges that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves and others. I specialize in helping individuals move through trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions with compassion and practical support. My approach is trauma-informed and integrates proven therapies like CBT, EMDR, and somatic techniques, along with the Enneagram to deepen self-awareness and healing. I have extensive experience working with veterans, survivors of family violence, and those navigating grief, relationship struggles, or identity concerns. In our work together, my goal is to create a safe, supportive
(615) 913-4213 View (615) 913-4213

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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.