Cancer Therapists in San Antonio, TX

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Dr. Angela Cano Sampson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, CSC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240
You have Cancer! The true impact of those words can be best understood by a Cancer Survivor.
At Evolución, we believe that our journeys in life can leave us all feeling challenged and alone and from time to time it can feel unmanageable. Our hopes at Evolución are to provide support and encouragement for individuals, couples, and families along the path. Our goal at Evolución is your space to discover and EVOLVE without judgment. It is your space in this world to be inspired, supported, and motivated to help you heal, restore and recharge in whatever way you desire. I work with clients as they work their way through social, emotional, identity, and relationship issues that they are faced with in their life journey.
You have Cancer! The true impact of those words can be best understood by a Cancer Survivor.
At Evolución, we believe that our journeys in life can leave us all feeling challenged and alone and from time to time it can feel unmanageable. Our hopes at Evolución are to provide support and encouragement for individuals, couples, and families along the path. Our goal at Evolución is your space to discover and EVOLVE without judgment. It is your space in this world to be inspired, supported, and motivated to help you heal, restore and recharge in whatever way you desire. I work with clients as they work their way through social, emotional, identity, and relationship issues that they are faced with in their life journey.
(726) 262-6630 View (726) 262-6630
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Valerie Rivas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
Having a Pre-Medical Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience in the medical field, has given me a knowledge base in serving clients with Chronic Illnesses: Diabetes, Cancer, & more.
It takes strength and courage to accept when one can't handle parts of life, and so, I commend you. As a therapist, I accompany clients exactly where they are while offering unconditional acceptance and respect without judgement to build a safe and inviting counseling environment. Each client brings a set of unique morals, values, beliefs, and strengths which makes each person who they are. I treat ALL issues from adolescent to elderly within individual, couple, family, or group settings. Chronic Illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Child Loss, Adoption, First Responders, Trauma, Abuse, Neglect & Adolescents are some of my interests.
Having a Pre-Medical Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience in the medical field, has given me a knowledge base in serving clients with Chronic Illnesses: Diabetes, Cancer, & more.
It takes strength and courage to accept when one can't handle parts of life, and so, I commend you. As a therapist, I accompany clients exactly where they are while offering unconditional acceptance and respect without judgement to build a safe and inviting counseling environment. Each client brings a set of unique morals, values, beliefs, and strengths which makes each person who they are. I treat ALL issues from adolescent to elderly within individual, couple, family, or group settings. Chronic Illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Child Loss, Adoption, First Responders, Trauma, Abuse, Neglect & Adolescents are some of my interests.
(210) 787-4457 View (210) 787-4457
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Stephanie A. Richards
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, PLLC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78232
I work with children/teens, adults, couples, and families. I approach the therapeutic relationship in a warm and personalized way, with humor and creativity to enhance the counseling experience. My professional focuses are trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, coping with medical illnesses, relationships, substance abuse/dependency recovery, abuse, faith struggles, and parenting. My personal experiences of thriving beyond trauma/loss and a cancer diagnosis provides a unique insight and empathy to my client's journey. As a believer in and recipient of God's design for healing and restoration, I integrate Christian principles to enhance my clients' healing experience.
I work with children/teens, adults, couples, and families. I approach the therapeutic relationship in a warm and personalized way, with humor and creativity to enhance the counseling experience. My professional focuses are trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, coping with medical illnesses, relationships, substance abuse/dependency recovery, abuse, faith struggles, and parenting. My personal experiences of thriving beyond trauma/loss and a cancer diagnosis provides a unique insight and empathy to my client's journey. As a believer in and recipient of God's design for healing and restoration, I integrate Christian principles to enhance my clients' healing experience.
(210) 853-0327 View (210) 853-0327
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Linda Strano Burton Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232
Finding a therapist who “gets it” is important. I know your frustration with common expressions like, "just relax,” “at least you have” or “have you thought of…” statements. I am here to offer you the safe space that is often not available in society, the support that someone who has gone through can provide and the tools to ease the pain you are experiencing. If you are suffering from cancer, reproductive and/or family-building barriers, pre during pregnancy and postpartum mental health issues, and-or have experienced trauma, grief-loss, anxiety & depression, I am your person. Call me now
Finding a therapist who “gets it” is important. I know your frustration with common expressions like, "just relax,” “at least you have” or “have you thought of…” statements. I am here to offer you the safe space that is often not available in society, the support that someone who has gone through can provide and the tools to ease the pain you are experiencing. If you are suffering from cancer, reproductive and/or family-building barriers, pre during pregnancy and postpartum mental health issues, and-or have experienced trauma, grief-loss, anxiety & depression, I am your person. Call me now
(210) 953-6238 View (210) 953-6238
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Sherri Lambiase
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CCSRRS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
God values your family unit and so do I. Unfortunately in today's stressful world disharmony results. If you are willing, together we can work on healing and restoration. Depression, anxiety, sexual addiction, and relationship issues are problems I frequently see. Through Biblical counseling I strive to help you see yourself as Christ sees you. You are unique, precious and deeply loved by God. As a Christian, I strive to treat the whole person: body, soul, & spirit. For this, we've created a calming, peaceful environment for relaxation therapy. As a LPC-S and nurse, I specialize with medical issues like cancer, infertility, depression & anxiety.
God values your family unit and so do I. Unfortunately in today's stressful world disharmony results. If you are willing, together we can work on healing and restoration. Depression, anxiety, sexual addiction, and relationship issues are problems I frequently see. Through Biblical counseling I strive to help you see yourself as Christ sees you. You are unique, precious and deeply loved by God. As a Christian, I strive to treat the whole person: body, soul, & spirit. For this, we've created a calming, peaceful environment for relaxation therapy. As a LPC-S and nurse, I specialize with medical issues like cancer, infertility, depression & anxiety.
(210) 428-6965 View (210) 428-6965
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Dr. Tracy A Protti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Online Only
Life can become overwhelming at the drop of a hat. Managing mood disorders (anxiety, depression), eating disorders, chronic pain (musculoskeletal, headache disorders, fibromyalgia), cancer, and chronic illness are just a few areas of life that bring about distress, discomfort, and overall malaise. Please access my website to schedule a free consultation.
Life can become overwhelming at the drop of a hat. Managing mood disorders (anxiety, depression), eating disorders, chronic pain (musculoskeletal, headache disorders, fibromyalgia), cancer, and chronic illness are just a few areas of life that bring about distress, discomfort, and overall malaise. Please access my website to schedule a free consultation.
(469) 972-7139 View (469) 972-7139
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Irma Guerrero-Ali
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Having navigated many life transitions myself—surviving cancer, making career choices, parenting, and other personal changes—I understand how challenging these moments can be.
Life transitions often bring anxiety, feelings of loss, and fear of the unknown. You may find yourself questioning your decisions, struggling with a "new life" that feels unfamiliar, or unsure of what comes next. It can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unmotivated, but one thing is certain: you're ready for change. You're ready to gain confidence, embrace your choices, and find joy in everyday moments.
Having navigated many life transitions myself—surviving cancer, making career choices, parenting, and other personal changes—I understand how challenging these moments can be.
Life transitions often bring anxiety, feelings of loss, and fear of the unknown. You may find yourself questioning your decisions, struggling with a "new life" that feels unfamiliar, or unsure of what comes next. It can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unmotivated, but one thing is certain: you're ready for change. You're ready to gain confidence, embrace your choices, and find joy in everyday moments.
(346) 409-7111 View (346) 409-7111
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Andrea Hicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in working with individuals affected by cancer, terminal illness, grief, end of life issues and the aging process. Additionally, I work with those caring for others suffering from illness and age related decline and the stressors that accompany providing that care. My goal is to help you share your story in a safe and supportive environment and in that process discover your strengths and ways that you can navigate these difficult times so that you find confidence and peace.
I specialize in working with individuals affected by cancer, terminal illness, grief, end of life issues and the aging process. Additionally, I work with those caring for others suffering from illness and age related decline and the stressors that accompany providing that care. My goal is to help you share your story in a safe and supportive environment and in that process discover your strengths and ways that you can navigate these difficult times so that you find confidence and peace.
(737) 380-1625 View (737) 380-1625
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Charley (Rachel) Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Online Only
I love working with adults dealing with life's stressors, transitions, existential angst, as well as neurodiverse folx, those affected by chronic illness and cancer, as well as those needing psychedelic integration.
Our minds can be real asshats sometimes, and this often makes us sad, frustrated, even down right depressive. Using a mindful, relational, somatic and holistic perspective with psychoeducation, humor and sometimes silliness, I will work collaboratively with you to help you discover the strengths that will allow you to overcome self-sabotaging behavior or any other inner obstacle, and to regain a sense of wholeness and meaning, while trying to survive the regular shit we deal with on a daily basis. Only offering telehealth services for the state of Texas and I don't accept insurance.
I love working with adults dealing with life's stressors, transitions, existential angst, as well as neurodiverse folx, those affected by chronic illness and cancer, as well as those needing psychedelic integration.
Our minds can be real asshats sometimes, and this often makes us sad, frustrated, even down right depressive. Using a mindful, relational, somatic and holistic perspective with psychoeducation, humor and sometimes silliness, I will work collaboratively with you to help you discover the strengths that will allow you to overcome self-sabotaging behavior or any other inner obstacle, and to regain a sense of wholeness and meaning, while trying to survive the regular shit we deal with on a daily basis. Only offering telehealth services for the state of Texas and I don't accept insurance.
(512) 299-6282 View (512) 299-6282
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Christopher C Rodriguez
PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78209
I am a passionate and dedicated individual known for my open-mindedness, honesty, and attentive ear. I believe that empathy, understanding, and a genuine caring spirit must be present in every interaction that I have with individuals. I also bring a unique blend of sincerity and insight into every session that I have with my clients.
I am a passionate and dedicated individual known for my open-mindedness, honesty, and attentive ear. I believe that empathy, understanding, and a genuine caring spirit must be present in every interaction that I have with individuals. I also bring a unique blend of sincerity and insight into every session that I have with my clients.
(726) 224-4603 View (726) 224-4603
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Arte Counseling And Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249
Hello there! ARTE Counseling and Wellness, PLLC provides mental health services to children and adults in Texas. Using culturally compassionate care and evidence based methods we work with you and your family to build trust and safety in the therapeutic setting. We collaborate with clients to address challenging anxiety symptoms in various life transitions (identity development, relationships, work/school environment, social settings). We partner with our clients to develop a plan of care that motivates them to remain consistent with your wellbeing goals.
Hello there! ARTE Counseling and Wellness, PLLC provides mental health services to children and adults in Texas. Using culturally compassionate care and evidence based methods we work with you and your family to build trust and safety in the therapeutic setting. We collaborate with clients to address challenging anxiety symptoms in various life transitions (identity development, relationships, work/school environment, social settings). We partner with our clients to develop a plan of care that motivates them to remain consistent with your wellbeing goals.
(210) 791-6810 View (210) 791-6810
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Antoinettemarie Messina Kalmus
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, CMHC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78229
Using my previous career experience in nursing, education, and mental health coaching, I aim to help clients find balance, peace, self-appreciation, and empowerment. We are all an intersection of our beliefs, values, and culture. By integrating these aspects into a resilient and consistent idea of self, we can tackle all life throws at us.
Using my previous career experience in nursing, education, and mental health coaching, I aim to help clients find balance, peace, self-appreciation, and empowerment. We are all an intersection of our beliefs, values, and culture. By integrating these aspects into a resilient and consistent idea of self, we can tackle all life throws at us.
(726) 208-6269 View (726) 208-6269
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Ian Riley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78247
Waitlist for new clients
Be very careful of the narratives that shape your identity, as they can ultimately define your reality. Narratives have a powerful influence on how we interpret our experiences and guide our actions. Unfortunately, an unhelpful narrative can limit our choices, obscure alternative options, and impede personal growth, leading to a sense of insurmountable problems. Therefore, it is crucial to examine the stories we tell ourselves and reshape them to live a more liberated and meaningful life.
Be very careful of the narratives that shape your identity, as they can ultimately define your reality. Narratives have a powerful influence on how we interpret our experiences and guide our actions. Unfortunately, an unhelpful narrative can limit our choices, obscure alternative options, and impede personal growth, leading to a sense of insurmountable problems. Therefore, it is crucial to examine the stories we tell ourselves and reshape them to live a more liberated and meaningful life.
(210) 874-0908 View (210) 874-0908
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Miranda M. Solis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229
I graduated from UTSA in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Philosophy and again in 2015 with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I worked in higher education, counseling college students for nine years. While I have a passion for helping young adults navigate their mental health, I equally enjoy working with teens, couples and families. I draw from various therapeutic styles, including CBT and Relational-Cultural Theory. I enjoy taking a person-centered approach to journey alongside my clients throughout the therapeutic process.
I graduated from UTSA in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Philosophy and again in 2015 with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I worked in higher education, counseling college students for nine years. While I have a passion for helping young adults navigate their mental health, I equally enjoy working with teens, couples and families. I draw from various therapeutic styles, including CBT and Relational-Cultural Theory. I enjoy taking a person-centered approach to journey alongside my clients throughout the therapeutic process.
(210) 880-2393 View (210) 880-2393
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Michelle E. Vasquez, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
During this pandemic/quarantine, so many people have been affected by loss and grief. My main focus lately has been helping people who are grieving loss. Grief is often a lonely journey, and those who are not grieving wonder why you aren't "over it" yet. People grieve in many ways and heal on their own timetable. I help clients in their grief journey in a way that makes sense to them without judgment or trying to rush them along.
During this pandemic/quarantine, so many people have been affected by loss and grief. My main focus lately has been helping people who are grieving loss. Grief is often a lonely journey, and those who are not grieving wonder why you aren't "over it" yet. People grieve in many ways and heal on their own timetable. I help clients in their grief journey in a way that makes sense to them without judgment or trying to rush them along.
(210) 585-4045 View (210) 585-4045
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Dr. Kay Schanzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78212
Waitlist for new clients
If we are to live into our potential and experience lives that are meaningful to us, it is helpful to gain insight into where we feel blocked and what needs to happen to move us closer to our authentic self. As a psychotherapist and certified psychoanalyst, I can often help you on this journey. There are many reasons why we seek individual or couple therapy. Understanding ourselves better seems to be reason enough. But for some this decision comes when we are at a particularly difficult moment in life--a death, divorce, relationship concerns, retirement or any situation which may constellate strong feelings.
If we are to live into our potential and experience lives that are meaningful to us, it is helpful to gain insight into where we feel blocked and what needs to happen to move us closer to our authentic self. As a psychotherapist and certified psychoanalyst, I can often help you on this journey. There are many reasons why we seek individual or couple therapy. Understanding ourselves better seems to be reason enough. But for some this decision comes when we are at a particularly difficult moment in life--a death, divorce, relationship concerns, retirement or any situation which may constellate strong feelings.
(210) 255-2006 View (210) 255-2006
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Olga Roman Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We all want a harmonious and peaceful connection with our love ones. Sometimes we find ourselves at an impasse with our partners, children, friends, or co-workers. These impasses act as barriers that keep our relationships from growing or moving forward. Counseling /therapy gives a person the opportunity to see a "barrier" from a different perspective while acquiring new skills to move through the barrier or eliminating the barrier it self. Many times our underline intentions are good ones but our solutions to a problem may become barriers themselves. We may just need a different perspective or create a new way of behaving.
We all want a harmonious and peaceful connection with our love ones. Sometimes we find ourselves at an impasse with our partners, children, friends, or co-workers. These impasses act as barriers that keep our relationships from growing or moving forward. Counseling /therapy gives a person the opportunity to see a "barrier" from a different perspective while acquiring new skills to move through the barrier or eliminating the barrier it self. Many times our underline intentions are good ones but our solutions to a problem may become barriers themselves. We may just need a different perspective or create a new way of behaving.
(210) 741-9485 View (210) 741-9485
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Aligned Mind Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78209
Life can get tough and overwhelming. It can feel like being submerged after a rough wave. That’s where we come in - to help you navigate the waves. Our therapists are interested in exploring your strengths and resources and how we can utilize them to build solutions. I believe a positive connection is important for the therapeutic process to be beneficial, which is why we value creating a safe space built on collaboration, warmth, and understanding.
Life can get tough and overwhelming. It can feel like being submerged after a rough wave. That’s where we come in - to help you navigate the waves. Our therapists are interested in exploring your strengths and resources and how we can utilize them to build solutions. I believe a positive connection is important for the therapeutic process to be beneficial, which is why we value creating a safe space built on collaboration, warmth, and understanding.
(726) 238-9479 View (726) 238-9479
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Counseling4Life, LLC
Counselor
Not Verified Not Verified
6 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232
We are not your average counseling practice. At Counseling4Life we understand our clients' need to find quality care at an affordable price. Our therapists are dedicated to assisting individuals, families, children, and teens in overcoming life's challenges and struggles, rebuilding and strengthening relationships, and experiencing deeper satisfaction in one's life. We meet our clients in a safe and encouraging therapy atmosphere that promotes laughter and healing for all!
We are not your average counseling practice. At Counseling4Life we understand our clients' need to find quality care at an affordable price. Our therapists are dedicated to assisting individuals, families, children, and teens in overcoming life's challenges and struggles, rebuilding and strengthening relationships, and experiencing deeper satisfaction in one's life. We meet our clients in a safe and encouraging therapy atmosphere that promotes laughter and healing for all!
(210) 714-1565 View (210) 714-1565
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Karen Prewitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228
We experience life more fully when we are conscious of our personal issues and of the ways we are creating our experiences. I find it very exciting to work with people in the exploration of self. I work with a spirit of curiosity and openheartedness in helping people uncover the fullness of self.
We experience life more fully when we are conscious of our personal issues and of the ways we are creating our experiences. I find it very exciting to work with people in the exploration of self. I work with a spirit of curiosity and openheartedness in helping people uncover the fullness of self.
(210) 812-2820 View (210) 812-2820
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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.