Cancer Therapists in Chesapeake, VA
Life can bring challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what to do next. You or your child may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, behavioral concerns, or a major life transition. At Stepping Stones, we meet children, teens, adults, couples, and families where they are. Together, we identify what is getting in the way, build on existing strengths, develop healthier ways of coping, and take meaningful steps toward healing and lasting change.
Life can bring challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what to do next. You or your child may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, behavioral concerns, or a major life transition. At Stepping Stones, we meet children, teens, adults, couples, and families where they are. Together, we identify what is getting in the way, build on existing strengths, develop healthier ways of coping, and take meaningful steps toward healing and lasting change.
Stress is the number one factor underlying most chronic conditions including anxiety, depression, cancer and autoimmune disease, even addiction.
I have collected a lot of tools that I would love to share with you. I am certified in HeartMath and Energy psychology which are both clinically proven to reduce stress and improve mental health outcomes. Tools are just that though. My real superpower is my keen intuition that allows me to get to the heart of the issue with incredible accuracy and efficiency
Stress is the number one factor underlying most chronic conditions including anxiety, depression, cancer and autoimmune disease, even addiction.
I have collected a lot of tools that I would love to share with you. I am certified in HeartMath and Energy psychology which are both clinically proven to reduce stress and improve mental health outcomes. Tools are just that though. My real superpower is my keen intuition that allows me to get to the heart of the issue with incredible accuracy and efficiency
I managed a nationally recognized cancer program in Northern Virginia, providing support and education to those impacted by cancer.
Are you struggling with a recent medical diagnosis, the loss of a loved one, or going through a divorce? Do you find yourself constantly worrying about your future and wondering if you will ever feel like yourself again? You're not alone. Many people going through unexpected life transitions wonder if they will ever be happy again. My specialization is working with individuals who have been diagnosed with a chronic and/or terminal illness and are striving to adapt to their "new normal". I understand the anxiety, anger, and sadness that come with facing an unknown future.
I managed a nationally recognized cancer program in Northern Virginia, providing support and education to those impacted by cancer.
Are you struggling with a recent medical diagnosis, the loss of a loved one, or going through a divorce? Do you find yourself constantly worrying about your future and wondering if you will ever feel like yourself again? You're not alone. Many people going through unexpected life transitions wonder if they will ever be happy again. My specialization is working with individuals who have been diagnosed with a chronic and/or terminal illness and are striving to adapt to their "new normal". I understand the anxiety, anger, and sadness that come with facing an unknown future.
I have experience supporting families dealing with the challenges of cancer and oncology treatment.
You might be going through one of the hardest times of your life right now. The people around you might depend on your strength but not see the pain you’re hiding. I’ve been fortunate enough to help people like you who are dealing with life’s toughest moments.
I have experience supporting families dealing with the challenges of cancer and oncology treatment.
You might be going through one of the hardest times of your life right now. The people around you might depend on your strength but not see the pain you’re hiding. I’ve been fortunate enough to help people like you who are dealing with life’s toughest moments.
“Probably the biggest insight… is that happiness is not just a place, but also a process. Happiness is an ongoing process of fresh challenges, and it takes the right attitudes and activities to continue to be happy.” –Ed Diener
Wherever you are in your life currently and whatever you’ve faced in the past, my philosophy is to meet you right where you are at and work together to find the right tools to set you traveling down the path to a happier and more content future I believe in using an eclectic approach in counseling because one size does not fit all.
“Probably the biggest insight… is that happiness is not just a place, but also a process. Happiness is an ongoing process of fresh challenges, and it takes the right attitudes and activities to continue to be happy.” –Ed Diener
Wherever you are in your life currently and whatever you’ve faced in the past, my philosophy is to meet you right where you are at and work together to find the right tools to set you traveling down the path to a happier and more content future I believe in using an eclectic approach in counseling because one size does not fit all.
Dr. Laura Suggs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP). She is the co-owner of Solution Focused Counseling Group and has over 30 years of experience as a counselor and special educator. Dr. Suggs earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Norfolk State University, a Master of Arts in Special Education from Norfolk State University, a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling: Marriage & Family from Liberty University, and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Nova Southeastern University.
Dr. Laura Suggs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP). She is the co-owner of Solution Focused Counseling Group and has over 30 years of experience as a counselor and special educator. Dr. Suggs earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Norfolk State University, a Master of Arts in Special Education from Norfolk State University, a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling: Marriage & Family from Liberty University, and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Nova Southeastern University.
April Pearce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MSW
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience counseling individuals, groups, and families. I earned my master’s of social work degree from Baylor University and my bachelor’s of science in psychology from Florida State University. My passion is helping children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Common issues I help clients with include anxiety, depression, adjustment, separation, grief, behavioral issues, peer relationship issues, social skills, anger, self-esteem, and coping skills.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience counseling individuals, groups, and families. I earned my master’s of social work degree from Baylor University and my bachelor’s of science in psychology from Florida State University. My passion is helping children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Common issues I help clients with include anxiety, depression, adjustment, separation, grief, behavioral issues, peer relationship issues, social skills, anger, self-esteem, and coping skills.
Ready for a change? Every day a struggle? Are you going through a lot right now and need a sounding board? Maybe you are just tired of being tired?!? With 20 years of experience, I work with college students and people across the lifespan through evidence-based CBT and SMART Goals. I specialize in coping strategies for chronic illnesses, problems at work, home, or relationships, stress management, anxiety, and depression. I also have extensive experience with veterans and diverse populations. I commend you for reaching out for help. I look forward to working with you on this new journey! Reach out to me and set up an appointment.
Ready for a change? Every day a struggle? Are you going through a lot right now and need a sounding board? Maybe you are just tired of being tired?!? With 20 years of experience, I work with college students and people across the lifespan through evidence-based CBT and SMART Goals. I specialize in coping strategies for chronic illnesses, problems at work, home, or relationships, stress management, anxiety, and depression. I also have extensive experience with veterans and diverse populations. I commend you for reaching out for help. I look forward to working with you on this new journey! Reach out to me and set up an appointment.
I am passionate about normalizing mental health treatment and improving accessibility to mental health care for all. I am also passionate about establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients to foster insight, understanding, healing, growth and transformation.
I am passionate about normalizing mental health treatment and improving accessibility to mental health care for all. I am also passionate about establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients to foster insight, understanding, healing, growth and transformation.
Hello! I'm glad you are looking for someone to talk to and maybe I am the right fit for you.
I am comfortable working with many different populations with varying levels of issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and military specific stressors are a small cross-section of the issues I treat. I am a sex-positive, kink informed and trauma informed clinician. I am a laid-back person with a robust, and admittedly sometimes immature, sense of humor who is a big believer in radical acceptance. You can expect these things, and many more during our sessions.
Hello! I'm glad you are looking for someone to talk to and maybe I am the right fit for you.
I am comfortable working with many different populations with varying levels of issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and military specific stressors are a small cross-section of the issues I treat. I am a sex-positive, kink informed and trauma informed clinician. I am a laid-back person with a robust, and admittedly sometimes immature, sense of humor who is a big believer in radical acceptance. You can expect these things, and many more during our sessions.
Dr. Noelle Lowry, Ph.D., LCP, LPC, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and provides psychological services for a variety of different reasons to include clinical clarification, mental health diagnosing, cognitive assessment, and educational testing.
Dr. Noelle Lowry, Ph.D., LCP, LPC, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and provides psychological services for a variety of different reasons to include clinical clarification, mental health diagnosing, cognitive assessment, and educational testing.
Life can be overwhelming at times, especially when you’ve experienced trauma, relationship pain, or major changes that shake your sense of stability and peace. My goal is to create a space where you can breathe, feel safe, and begin to heal.
I work with adults who are dealing with trauma, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I also specialize in supporting Christians who want to integrate their faith into therapy, and military service members, veterans, and their families who carry unique burdens and strengths.
Therapy with me is a collaborative journey — one where your story, values, and goals matter.
Life can be overwhelming at times, especially when you’ve experienced trauma, relationship pain, or major changes that shake your sense of stability and peace. My goal is to create a space where you can breathe, feel safe, and begin to heal.
I work with adults who are dealing with trauma, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I also specialize in supporting Christians who want to integrate their faith into therapy, and military service members, veterans, and their families who carry unique burdens and strengths.
Therapy with me is a collaborative journey — one where your story, values, and goals matter.
Ok the hardest part is over! and you are here. Let’s talk about the issues that are causing challenges to your mental health hygiene. That’s right, I did mean hygiene. So often we have been led to believe hygiene was just physical, but far from the contrarily, we need to maintain good mental health habits to maintain good behavioral patterns and sound judgement. You will find this therapeutic alliance to be a “non-Judgement zone.” My clients would describe my approach as insightful, supportive, and challenging. I have been told my therapy sessions are a welcome release to have an opportunity to be heard, grow and closure.
Ok the hardest part is over! and you are here. Let’s talk about the issues that are causing challenges to your mental health hygiene. That’s right, I did mean hygiene. So often we have been led to believe hygiene was just physical, but far from the contrarily, we need to maintain good mental health habits to maintain good behavioral patterns and sound judgement. You will find this therapeutic alliance to be a “non-Judgement zone.” My clients would describe my approach as insightful, supportive, and challenging. I have been told my therapy sessions are a welcome release to have an opportunity to be heard, grow and closure.
Whether you are looking for short-term counseling or whether you are looking for a longer-term therapy opportunity to deal with several difficult situations, there is hope. I look forward to connecting with you soon.
Whether you are looking for short-term counseling or whether you are looking for a longer-term therapy opportunity to deal with several difficult situations, there is hope. I look forward to connecting with you soon.
I hold the fundamental belief that every individual carries a unique and significant story.
My approach recognizes the diversity of counseling goals, tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of each client.
I hold the fundamental belief that every individual carries a unique and significant story.
My approach recognizes the diversity of counseling goals, tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of each client.
You deserve to be happy. Starting therapy when you need to means that you know, deep down; that you can be. I've provided Individual, Family, Marital and Group psychotherapy to civilian and active duty service members and their dependents; in hospice, in substance abuse treatment settings; in domestic violence and family therapy settings both inpatient and outpatient. No matter the presenting problems, the need to regain a sense of balance, to find your real self, to see a future you want is a big part of healing. Working with the right therapist can help you claim ownership over your own life and recover your power.
You deserve to be happy. Starting therapy when you need to means that you know, deep down; that you can be. I've provided Individual, Family, Marital and Group psychotherapy to civilian and active duty service members and their dependents; in hospice, in substance abuse treatment settings; in domestic violence and family therapy settings both inpatient and outpatient. No matter the presenting problems, the need to regain a sense of balance, to find your real self, to see a future you want is a big part of healing. Working with the right therapist can help you claim ownership over your own life and recover your power.
Sara Zandford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Waitlist for new clients
Over the past eight years I have worked with a variety of people struggling with a range of obstacles including anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, chronic and terminal illness, Postpartum Depression, infant or pregnancy loss, child loss, difficulties within the school system, domestic violence, and those impacted by the criminal justice system. In these roles I have worked with school age children as young as 5 as well as adults. I enjoy working with my clients to find the interests and skills they already have and enjoy most to help in therapeutic healing.
Over the past eight years I have worked with a variety of people struggling with a range of obstacles including anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, chronic and terminal illness, Postpartum Depression, infant or pregnancy loss, child loss, difficulties within the school system, domestic violence, and those impacted by the criminal justice system. In these roles I have worked with school age children as young as 5 as well as adults. I enjoy working with my clients to find the interests and skills they already have and enjoy most to help in therapeutic healing.
I have previously worked as an in home therapist, foster care worker, and the majority of my experience has been the past 11 years as an outpatient therapist for a private practice. Also, I opened up my own practice in 2021 called EnJoy Therapy. In addition, I have experience working with women, men, children, adolescents, family, and marital therapy.
I have previously worked as an in home therapist, foster care worker, and the majority of my experience has been the past 11 years as an outpatient therapist for a private practice. Also, I opened up my own practice in 2021 called EnJoy Therapy. In addition, I have experience working with women, men, children, adolescents, family, and marital therapy.
Brittney Twisdale earned her MSW from VCU in 2005, specializing in Clinical Social Work. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a certification in Advanced Hospice and Palliative Care Social Work. She has over 18 years of experience working in medical social work providing support to perinatal, pediatric, and adult patients. Brittney works with clients coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors and transitions, with specific expertise in medical complexity, chronic or terminal illness, grief and loss, high risk pregnancy, and perinatal loss.
Brittney Twisdale earned her MSW from VCU in 2005, specializing in Clinical Social Work. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a certification in Advanced Hospice and Palliative Care Social Work. She has over 18 years of experience working in medical social work providing support to perinatal, pediatric, and adult patients. Brittney works with clients coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors and transitions, with specific expertise in medical complexity, chronic or terminal illness, grief and loss, high risk pregnancy, and perinatal loss.
My Life Speaks Counseling and Coaching Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, LPC
2 Endorsed
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Welcome to My Life Speaks Counseling and Coaching, where your story is not just heard, but cherished and nurtured. I am Stephanie Bradley-Blue, M.Div, LPC, and I am here to walk alongside you on your journey. Imagine you are carrying a book of life, each page filled with experiences that shape who you are. Perhaps you're struggling with the weight of past chapters, or maybe you're at a crossroads, unsure of which direction your story should take next. You might be seeking understanding, healing, or growth. Your goals are to find balance, to heal from past wounds, and to write a future that resonates with hope and fulfillment
Welcome to My Life Speaks Counseling and Coaching, where your story is not just heard, but cherished and nurtured. I am Stephanie Bradley-Blue, M.Div, LPC, and I am here to walk alongside you on your journey. Imagine you are carrying a book of life, each page filled with experiences that shape who you are. Perhaps you're struggling with the weight of past chapters, or maybe you're at a crossroads, unsure of which direction your story should take next. You might be seeking understanding, healing, or growth. Your goals are to find balance, to heal from past wounds, and to write a future that resonates with hope and fulfillment
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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.