Cancer Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
I am a board-certified oncology social worker with experience working with patients and couples affected by cancer and other chronic illnesses like brain tumors, type 1 diabetes, kidney disease, and more.
I help individuals and couples navigate grief, chronic illness, caregiving, burnout, insomnia, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm and collaborative, drawing from meaning-centered psychotherapy, CBT, and trauma-informed practices. Together, we’ll set goals, build coping skills, and work toward healing and clarity at your pace.
I am a board-certified oncology social worker with experience working with patients and couples affected by cancer and other chronic illnesses like brain tumors, type 1 diabetes, kidney disease, and more.
I help individuals and couples navigate grief, chronic illness, caregiving, burnout, insomnia, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm and collaborative, drawing from meaning-centered psychotherapy, CBT, and trauma-informed practices. Together, we’ll set goals, build coping skills, and work toward healing and clarity at your pace.
I specialize in working with women who struggle with the emotional issues and experiences related to post-partum, parenting, menopause, empty-nesting, career conflicts, or loss. Women who may be questioning their choices, their values, their identity, their self-criticism, their worth, their capacity for self-care.
I specialize in working with women who struggle with the emotional issues and experiences related to post-partum, parenting, menopause, empty-nesting, career conflicts, or loss. Women who may be questioning their choices, their values, their identity, their self-criticism, their worth, their capacity for self-care.
My goal as your therapist is to help you develop your personal tool kits to cope with the human experience. I am dedicated to helping my clients to navigate life transitions with compassion, to have vulnerable conversations with loved ones, and to live more liberated lives.
My goal as your therapist is to help you develop your personal tool kits to cope with the human experience. I am dedicated to helping my clients to navigate life transitions with compassion, to have vulnerable conversations with loved ones, and to live more liberated lives.
Morgan (Soper) Hickman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in working with adults (18+) who struggle with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and difficulty coping with medical issues. As a therapist, I believe that everyone is capable of growth and healing, regardless of your circumstances. I utilize a strengths-based and systems approach, with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral and solutions-focused interventions. For clients struggling with OCD, my primary treatment approach is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in working with adults (18+) who struggle with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and difficulty coping with medical issues. As a therapist, I believe that everyone is capable of growth and healing, regardless of your circumstances. I utilize a strengths-based and systems approach, with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral and solutions-focused interventions. For clients struggling with OCD, my primary treatment approach is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
As a therapist, I provide a safe space for you to explore your potential, heal from past wounds, better manage stressors, and develop an actionable plan to work towards the goals you wish to pursue. I work with adults and adolescents (age 16+) and specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, parenting challenges, or who are coping with relational, medical, and/or life stressors. I utilize a strengths-based approach with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused interventions.
As a therapist, I provide a safe space for you to explore your potential, heal from past wounds, better manage stressors, and develop an actionable plan to work towards the goals you wish to pursue. I work with adults and adolescents (age 16+) and specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, parenting challenges, or who are coping with relational, medical, and/or life stressors. I utilize a strengths-based approach with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused interventions.
Our mission is to ensure that individuals of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and political and religious affiliation are provided a safe space to receive high quality mental health care. Our clinicians are trained to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support and empower a diverse population. We reply to all inquiries from prospective clients within 24-48 hours.
Our mission is to ensure that individuals of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and political and religious affiliation are provided a safe space to receive high quality mental health care. Our clinicians are trained to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support and empower a diverse population. We reply to all inquiries from prospective clients within 24-48 hours.
I love helping people find their true freedom in life! To be all that you truly are with confidence. You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, afraid, anxious, confused, sad, depressed, hopeless, angry ... or something else. Together we'll create a safe space for you to land with what's bothering you. We'll start with where you are, draw strength from the things that are already working well in your life, unravel and release what's got you stuck and keeping you from living the life you want.
I love helping people find their true freedom in life! To be all that you truly are with confidence. You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, afraid, anxious, confused, sad, depressed, hopeless, angry ... or something else. Together we'll create a safe space for you to land with what's bothering you. We'll start with where you are, draw strength from the things that are already working well in your life, unravel and release what's got you stuck and keeping you from living the life you want.
Everybody hurts and everybody struggles at some point in their lives. Sometimes we all need a helping hand. I believe it is how we respond to and learn from these experiences that defines who we are as human beings. In my practice, I work beside my clients to develop personalized solutions to promote healing, resolve lingering pain, and integrate trauma and loss. I care deeply about helping people to heal, grow, and understand themselves.
Everybody hurts and everybody struggles at some point in their lives. Sometimes we all need a helping hand. I believe it is how we respond to and learn from these experiences that defines who we are as human beings. In my practice, I work beside my clients to develop personalized solutions to promote healing, resolve lingering pain, and integrate trauma and loss. I care deeply about helping people to heal, grow, and understand themselves.
Do you feel chronically disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns despite "knowing better"? This misalignment might be affecting your physical health, your relationships, your sense of self, and your visions for the future. While many of the strategies you relied upon in early life were both necessary and adaptive, they can also become what hold you back later in life. What if we explore some of your origin stories and update those defaults to better reflect who you are, instead of who you believed you had to be? What if we deepen your self-belonging, thereby strengthening your capacity to connect more effortlessly with others?
Do you feel chronically disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns despite "knowing better"? This misalignment might be affecting your physical health, your relationships, your sense of self, and your visions for the future. While many of the strategies you relied upon in early life were both necessary and adaptive, they can also become what hold you back later in life. What if we explore some of your origin stories and update those defaults to better reflect who you are, instead of who you believed you had to be? What if we deepen your self-belonging, thereby strengthening your capacity to connect more effortlessly with others?
I am a licensed therapist with over twenty years of experience assisting clients to heal and build resilience. I support clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, postpartum depression/anxiety, and life transitions. I am certified in Maternal Mental Health, Menopausal issues, and Couples Counseling. Please feel free to reach out for a free initial consult.
I am a licensed therapist with over twenty years of experience assisting clients to heal and build resilience. I support clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, postpartum depression/anxiety, and life transitions. I am certified in Maternal Mental Health, Menopausal issues, and Couples Counseling. Please feel free to reach out for a free initial consult.
My experience of 15 years at the University of Virginia Cancer Center and 4 years at the UVA Pain Management Center combine to allow me to help patients and families at any stage or phase of cancer diagnosis, treatment, recovery or ongoing illness.
Chronic illness or pain present unique challenges for individuals and families. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, learn to live a better and healthier life. I specialize in helping people with chronic medical conditions improve their physical and emotional functioning. Do you have chronic headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic low back pain, or fibromyalgia? Each of these conditions can be alleviated by using psychological treatments. Having chronic pain is a stress in and of itself. I help you to make changes that can also improve sleep and mood.
My experience of 15 years at the University of Virginia Cancer Center and 4 years at the UVA Pain Management Center combine to allow me to help patients and families at any stage or phase of cancer diagnosis, treatment, recovery or ongoing illness.
Chronic illness or pain present unique challenges for individuals and families. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, learn to live a better and healthier life. I specialize in helping people with chronic medical conditions improve their physical and emotional functioning. Do you have chronic headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic low back pain, or fibromyalgia? Each of these conditions can be alleviated by using psychological treatments. Having chronic pain is a stress in and of itself. I help you to make changes that can also improve sleep and mood.
Rebecca McIntyre Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MEd, LCSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals and family members through the challenging terrain of grief, loss, life transitions, and the emotional complexities of cancer and chronic illness.
Through evidence-based practices and a deep understanding of the human experience, I guide clients toward resilience, connection, hope, and a renewed sense of meaning. Some therapies I use include cognitive and behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, meaning-centered therapy and self compassion-based therapies.
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals and family members through the challenging terrain of grief, loss, life transitions, and the emotional complexities of cancer and chronic illness.
Through evidence-based practices and a deep understanding of the human experience, I guide clients toward resilience, connection, hope, and a renewed sense of meaning. Some therapies I use include cognitive and behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, meaning-centered therapy and self compassion-based therapies.
I am a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to supporting adults as they navigate the complexities of healing and self-discovery. With a background in supporting individuals within high-stress systems, I bring a deep understanding of how early life experiences and relational trauma shape our adult lives.
I specialize in working with clients to cultivate a healing relationship with themselves, fostering the resilience needed to break old patterns and navigate life transitions. My therapeutic approach is creative and holistic; I often incorporate art, nature, and somatic movement to help clients engage more fully with their internal e
I am a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to supporting adults as they navigate the complexities of healing and self-discovery. With a background in supporting individuals within high-stress systems, I bring a deep understanding of how early life experiences and relational trauma shape our adult lives.
I specialize in working with clients to cultivate a healing relationship with themselves, fostering the resilience needed to break old patterns and navigate life transitions. My therapeutic approach is creative and holistic; I often incorporate art, nature, and somatic movement to help clients engage more fully with their internal e
Beginning the counseling process takes courage. In our time together, you will have a safe space to express your concerns, heal from unresolved pain from the past, and rediscover your inner resilience & joy so that you can live more fully and healthy in the present. Through a collaborative process, I seek to help you to cope with the challenges you face, to resolve tension, trauma, or loss you may be carrying, and to experience your world and relationships with greater contentment, fulfillment, and intention. I also provide doctoral level skilled & supportive clinical supervision for post-graduate counselors seeking licensure.
Beginning the counseling process takes courage. In our time together, you will have a safe space to express your concerns, heal from unresolved pain from the past, and rediscover your inner resilience & joy so that you can live more fully and healthy in the present. Through a collaborative process, I seek to help you to cope with the challenges you face, to resolve tension, trauma, or loss you may be carrying, and to experience your world and relationships with greater contentment, fulfillment, and intention. I also provide doctoral level skilled & supportive clinical supervision for post-graduate counselors seeking licensure.
For over 30 years I have been treating depression, anxiety & addictions with a specialty in eating disorders. I'm a founding fellow for The Academy of Cognitive Therapy and also integrate other strategies in helping my patients actualize their full potential. I provide individual, marital, family, and group therapy. From adolescence to later life years, I help clients improve their physical, emotional & spiritual well-being. As a seasoned clinician, I've worked inpatient, in community mental health agencies & in private practice for over 30 years. I collaborate with physicians, dietitians & other mental health professionals.
For over 30 years I have been treating depression, anxiety & addictions with a specialty in eating disorders. I'm a founding fellow for The Academy of Cognitive Therapy and also integrate other strategies in helping my patients actualize their full potential. I provide individual, marital, family, and group therapy. From adolescence to later life years, I help clients improve their physical, emotional & spiritual well-being. As a seasoned clinician, I've worked inpatient, in community mental health agencies & in private practice for over 30 years. I collaborate with physicians, dietitians & other mental health professionals.
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) therapy for adults and Transformative Couples Therapy for navigating emotional thresholds — illness (including cancer), neurodivergence, anxiety, grief, burnout, relational rupture, and major life transitions.
Midlife (35+) can be a tender threshold, inviting you to reflect: Is this the life I truly want? What matters most now? Many people look back at the life they have lived while wondering what the next chapter might hold.
I work with individuals and couples navigating life transitions—parenting teens, launching adult children, empty nesting, career shifts, or caring for aging parents. Many are also processing the impact of childhood experiences or complex trauma while moving forward. These changes can bring anxiety, grief, or uncertainty, but they also offer invitations for healing and deeper connection to your inner wisdom.
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) therapy for adults and Transformative Couples Therapy for navigating emotional thresholds — illness (including cancer), neurodivergence, anxiety, grief, burnout, relational rupture, and major life transitions.
Midlife (35+) can be a tender threshold, inviting you to reflect: Is this the life I truly want? What matters most now? Many people look back at the life they have lived while wondering what the next chapter might hold.
I work with individuals and couples navigating life transitions—parenting teens, launching adult children, empty nesting, career shifts, or caring for aging parents. Many are also processing the impact of childhood experiences or complex trauma while moving forward. These changes can bring anxiety, grief, or uncertainty, but they also offer invitations for healing and deeper connection to your inner wisdom.
Dr. Maryfrances Porter is a licensed clinical psychologist. She works from an attachment orientation to treat people facing personal, relationship, and emotional struggles of all kinds. Dr. Porter is committed to allyship. Dr. Porter also offers telehealth for teens and adults in the following locations: AL, AZ, AR, CO, Northern Mariana Islands, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Dr. Maryfrances Porter is a licensed clinical psychologist. She works from an attachment orientation to treat people facing personal, relationship, and emotional struggles of all kinds. Dr. Porter is committed to allyship. Dr. Porter also offers telehealth for teens and adults in the following locations: AL, AZ, AR, CO, Northern Mariana Islands, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Living with a chronic health condition, can be overwhelming and isolating. The stress and anxiety that accompany physical illness can deeply impact your quality of life. Counseling can help you manage the emotional toll of illness and help you develop coping skills to reduce stress and improve daily functioning.
Chronic illness doesn't define you but it does change you. If you are ready to explore therapy that addresses the complex interplay between physical and emotional health, I invite you to reach out for a consultation.
Living with a chronic health condition, can be overwhelming and isolating. The stress and anxiety that accompany physical illness can deeply impact your quality of life. Counseling can help you manage the emotional toll of illness and help you develop coping skills to reduce stress and improve daily functioning.
Chronic illness doesn't define you but it does change you. If you are ready to explore therapy that addresses the complex interplay between physical and emotional health, I invite you to reach out for a consultation.
I believe in the human spirit and our capacity to make positive changes in all aspects of our lives, even in the face of adversity. By exploring our thought patterns, we can better identify feelings that affect our actions on a daily basis. We can then make effective changes that improve the quality of our lives, decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression and providing us with a more peaceful and joyful life. I also believe in the benefit of human interaction with other loving creatures; you will meet my little Yorkie-Poo therapy partner, Mojo, when you come to visit me. He loves children and adults.
I believe in the human spirit and our capacity to make positive changes in all aspects of our lives, even in the face of adversity. By exploring our thought patterns, we can better identify feelings that affect our actions on a daily basis. We can then make effective changes that improve the quality of our lives, decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression and providing us with a more peaceful and joyful life. I also believe in the benefit of human interaction with other loving creatures; you will meet my little Yorkie-Poo therapy partner, Mojo, when you come to visit me. He loves children and adults.
It is my aim to provide a safe and healing space to work with you through your struggles. Sometimes you may need to get through a particular challenge. Other times it is helpful to develop insight into stuck areas and strategies to work through issues where you notice similar patterns tripping you up. Through this work you can gain greater awarenes of your limiting internal messages and false beliefs , while strengthening your access to your core/wise voice. I am here to support this process, while we move at your pace and aim to support you reaching your goals. I am honored to join in and support your journey.
It is my aim to provide a safe and healing space to work with you through your struggles. Sometimes you may need to get through a particular challenge. Other times it is helpful to develop insight into stuck areas and strategies to work through issues where you notice similar patterns tripping you up. Through this work you can gain greater awarenes of your limiting internal messages and false beliefs , while strengthening your access to your core/wise voice. I am here to support this process, while we move at your pace and aim to support you reaching your goals. I am honored to join in and support your journey.
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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.