Cancer Therapists in Seattle, WA
Currently accepting new clients facing depression, chronic illness, pain, and cancer, anxiety, a history of trauma, and other issues.
Creating a safe environment and therapeutic alliance free of judgment is my priority. Utilizing clinically informed approaches such as attachment theory, internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic therapy, and mindfulness offers you an approach that naturally fits you for sustainable success.
Currently accepting new clients facing depression, chronic illness, pain, and cancer, anxiety, a history of trauma, and other issues.
Creating a safe environment and therapeutic alliance free of judgment is my priority. Utilizing clinically informed approaches such as attachment theory, internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic therapy, and mindfulness offers you an approach that naturally fits you for sustainable success.
Hello! I work with clients experiencing uncertainty and unknown in their life. These changes are often related to career, health, caretaking, or other stages of life changes. Shifts in their situation can bring about feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, and burnout. Life comes with much nuance and deserves care and support best tailored to your needs.
Hello! I work with clients experiencing uncertainty and unknown in their life. These changes are often related to career, health, caretaking, or other stages of life changes. Shifts in their situation can bring about feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, and burnout. Life comes with much nuance and deserves care and support best tailored to your needs.
Hello! I am Dr. Ashley. In my work, I support individuals navigating major life changes like divorce, moving, new medical diagnosis, chronic illness, loss of loved ones, job loss, retirement, and other challenges that can arise as we age. I offer a space where people can explore grief, fear, identity shifts, and question their life situations without judgement. Whether someone is adjusting to smaller or larger life transitions, health or independence status changes, or the approach of life’s final chapter, my framework is collaborative and person-centered, honoring each individual’s values, strengths, and lived experience.
Hello! I am Dr. Ashley. In my work, I support individuals navigating major life changes like divorce, moving, new medical diagnosis, chronic illness, loss of loved ones, job loss, retirement, and other challenges that can arise as we age. I offer a space where people can explore grief, fear, identity shifts, and question their life situations without judgement. Whether someone is adjusting to smaller or larger life transitions, health or independence status changes, or the approach of life’s final chapter, my framework is collaborative and person-centered, honoring each individual’s values, strengths, and lived experience.
My passion lies in supporting people to learn the skills necessary to live their best life at every stage. There are times in life when a professional perspective is needed, and my goal is to provide for psychosocial and emotional healing, helping to navigate difficult circumstances and provide for a supportive environment where each individual can achieve growth and fulfillment on their terms.
My passion lies in supporting people to learn the skills necessary to live their best life at every stage. There are times in life when a professional perspective is needed, and my goal is to provide for psychosocial and emotional healing, helping to navigate difficult circumstances and provide for a supportive environment where each individual can achieve growth and fulfillment on their terms.
I work with individuals impacted by complex trauma from domestic violence, sexual assault, family-of-origin challenges, chronic illness, and cancer-related experiences, whether personally or as a caregiver.
Welcome to a safe space for healing and empowerment. I am a compassionate therapist who integrates evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, and EMDR, to support clients in navigating life’s challenges. My work is rooted in a client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed philosophy, fostering a collaborative relationship that encourages resilience, growth, and meaningful change.
I work with individuals impacted by complex trauma from domestic violence, sexual assault, family-of-origin challenges, chronic illness, and cancer-related experiences, whether personally or as a caregiver.
Welcome to a safe space for healing and empowerment. I am a compassionate therapist who integrates evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, and EMDR, to support clients in navigating life’s challenges. My work is rooted in a client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed philosophy, fostering a collaborative relationship that encourages resilience, growth, and meaningful change.
Life often brings seasons of change - some expected, others sudden - that can stir feelings of uncertainty, stress, or sadness. Facing health concerns or moving through major transitions can feel overwhelming at times. In these moments, therapy becomes a place to pause, regain balance, and discover new ways of coping, healing, and moving forward with resilience.
Life often brings seasons of change - some expected, others sudden - that can stir feelings of uncertainty, stress, or sadness. Facing health concerns or moving through major transitions can feel overwhelming at times. In these moments, therapy becomes a place to pause, regain balance, and discover new ways of coping, healing, and moving forward with resilience.
Are you feeling stretched thin by the demands of life? Facing a new transition or significant life change? Or perhaps just struggling to find your footing. I’m Meghan, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping preteens through adults navigate the complexities of life’s major transitions. From anxiety and depression to the unique challenges of bereavement, my goal is to help you move from the version of you who is struggling to the version of you who is living a well-balanced life.
Are you feeling stretched thin by the demands of life? Facing a new transition or significant life change? Or perhaps just struggling to find your footing. I’m Meghan, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping preteens through adults navigate the complexities of life’s major transitions. From anxiety and depression to the unique challenges of bereavement, my goal is to help you move from the version of you who is struggling to the version of you who is living a well-balanced life.
Megan J Pickard Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in supporting adults navigating cancer, end-of-life and terminal illness, chronic pain and illness, grief and loss, trauma-related life transitions, anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, and shifts in roles and relationships.
In our work together, we will identify barriers, clarify your values, and build a pathway toward a more vital and meaningful life. I see therapy as a space for healing, support, and unconditional acceptance—but also a space where laughter, creativity, and joy have an important place. Together, we won’t overlook moments of hope and lightness along the way.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating cancer, end-of-life and terminal illness, chronic pain and illness, grief and loss, trauma-related life transitions, anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, and shifts in roles and relationships.
In our work together, we will identify barriers, clarify your values, and build a pathway toward a more vital and meaningful life. I see therapy as a space for healing, support, and unconditional acceptance—but also a space where laughter, creativity, and joy have an important place. Together, we won’t overlook moments of hope and lightness along the way.
Perhaps you or someone you love just received a cancer diagnosis.
I believe that each and every one of us has within us an amazing capacity for resiliency and the capacity to change. It is my intent to create a safe space for you to tap into your inner wisdom. I do this through unconditional empathy, listening and understanding. I also draw upon modalities such as CBT and solution-focused therapy.
Perhaps you or someone you love just received a cancer diagnosis.
I believe that each and every one of us has within us an amazing capacity for resiliency and the capacity to change. It is my intent to create a safe space for you to tap into your inner wisdom. I do this through unconditional empathy, listening and understanding. I also draw upon modalities such as CBT and solution-focused therapy.
You’re tired of being on autopilot, pretending that everything’s fine because you know it’s not. You feel like you’re sinking into quicksand with no way out. You’re overwhelmed, worried, and exhausted. You know that what you’re currently doing isn’t working, but you feel helpless and unsure of what to do differently.
You’re tired of being on autopilot, pretending that everything’s fine because you know it’s not. You feel like you’re sinking into quicksand with no way out. You’re overwhelmed, worried, and exhausted. You know that what you’re currently doing isn’t working, but you feel helpless and unsure of what to do differently.
Are you feeling anxious, tired, irritable, or having difficulty concentrating? Have you been avoiding social events, arguing with your partner, or falling behind at work? You may be experiencing an episode of anxiety. The great news is anxiety tends to be very responsive to therapy. I specialize in treating anxiety and stressor related problems such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and PTSD. I have been recognized as a Northwest Leader in Behavioral Health and I stay up to date with the latest research backed methods for treating anxiety.
Are you feeling anxious, tired, irritable, or having difficulty concentrating? Have you been avoiding social events, arguing with your partner, or falling behind at work? You may be experiencing an episode of anxiety. The great news is anxiety tends to be very responsive to therapy. I specialize in treating anxiety and stressor related problems such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and PTSD. I have been recognized as a Northwest Leader in Behavioral Health and I stay up to date with the latest research backed methods for treating anxiety.
I work with women who experience high anxiety and panic attacks, have a history of trauma or neglect, and feel disconnected from their bodies. I believe in a Body + Brain approach to healing, informed by neuroscience, to help us feel more integrated and whole inside ourselves. This approach is particularly wonderful for women who tend to over-function when stressed, and can help you feel more safe, kind, and connected. I also love working with women during the perinatal and menopausal seasons of life.
I work with women who experience high anxiety and panic attacks, have a history of trauma or neglect, and feel disconnected from their bodies. I believe in a Body + Brain approach to healing, informed by neuroscience, to help us feel more integrated and whole inside ourselves. This approach is particularly wonderful for women who tend to over-function when stressed, and can help you feel more safe, kind, and connected. I also love working with women during the perinatal and menopausal seasons of life.
The common concerns I address include, but are not limited to, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, dissociation, grief, aging, life transitions, academic difficulties, aging, divorce/separation, medical family therapy, cancer survivorship, trauma, learning from one’s past history, and feelings of isolation or aloneness.
I start with deconstructing problem saturated stories because we get more of what we talk about. It is exciting to change but once the feeling of project wears off it helps to have a therapist. Feeling the effects of break-through experiences of new possibilities is encouraging. I offer culturally responsive care to facilitate your freedom of speech.
The common concerns I address include, but are not limited to, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, dissociation, grief, aging, life transitions, academic difficulties, aging, divorce/separation, medical family therapy, cancer survivorship, trauma, learning from one’s past history, and feelings of isolation or aloneness.
I start with deconstructing problem saturated stories because we get more of what we talk about. It is exciting to change but once the feeling of project wears off it helps to have a therapist. Feeling the effects of break-through experiences of new possibilities is encouraging. I offer culturally responsive care to facilitate your freedom of speech.
I comprehensively treat individuals and couples with sexual/relationship issues. I address communication/intimacy problems and all sexual concerns, including inhibited or low sexual desire, male erection and female arousal problems, premature ejaculation, painful intercourse, vaginismus, lack of orgasm, sexual and emotional skills, sexual "addiction," and sexual trauma. I also fine-tune sex lives.
I am a cognitive (CBT) therapist. AASECT and five other national boards certify me as a sex therapist and a sexologist. I help clients get rid of distorted and negative thinking, which has a positive effect on emotions, behaviors and relationships. I assign homework/home-play!
I comprehensively treat individuals and couples with sexual/relationship issues. I address communication/intimacy problems and all sexual concerns, including inhibited or low sexual desire, male erection and female arousal problems, premature ejaculation, painful intercourse, vaginismus, lack of orgasm, sexual and emotional skills, sexual "addiction," and sexual trauma. I also fine-tune sex lives.
I am a cognitive (CBT) therapist. AASECT and five other national boards certify me as a sex therapist and a sexologist. I help clients get rid of distorted and negative thinking, which has a positive effect on emotions, behaviors and relationships. I assign homework/home-play!
You love each other. That’s not the problem.
But somewhere between busy schedules, old wounds, and miscommunications, you’ve found yourselves feeling reactive instead of responsive… distant instead of deeply known.
If you long to feel emotionally connected again — to advocate for yourself clearly, set healthy boundaries without guilt, and respond with love and care rather than defensiveness — you’re in the right place. I specialize in working with couples who don’t want to give up. Couples who want more.
Conflict is always about a longing to be seen, valued, and emotionally secure.
You love each other. That’s not the problem.
But somewhere between busy schedules, old wounds, and miscommunications, you’ve found yourselves feeling reactive instead of responsive… distant instead of deeply known.
If you long to feel emotionally connected again — to advocate for yourself clearly, set healthy boundaries without guilt, and respond with love and care rather than defensiveness — you’re in the right place. I specialize in working with couples who don’t want to give up. Couples who want more.
Conflict is always about a longing to be seen, valued, and emotionally secure.
My approach is based on the idea that current difficulties are rooted in unresolved feelings, thoughts, conflict or coping styles from the past. I help people understand the patterns in their lives and connections to the past so that they can live more effectively in the present.
My approach is based on the idea that current difficulties are rooted in unresolved feelings, thoughts, conflict or coping styles from the past. I help people understand the patterns in their lives and connections to the past so that they can live more effectively in the present.
I specialize in empowering clients to explore their inner experiences, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful personal growth. By integrating compassion with evidence-based practices, I strive to create a supportive environment where individuals, can overcome challenges, build resilience, and make lasting positive changes in their lives.
I specialize in empowering clients to explore their inner experiences, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful personal growth. By integrating compassion with evidence-based practices, I strive to create a supportive environment where individuals, can overcome challenges, build resilience, and make lasting positive changes in their lives.
I am focused on helping adults successfully navigate both new and chronic stressors in their lives. These stressors may be anxiety, grief and loss, traumatic experiences, new diagnoses, ongoing health conditions, caregiver stress, and life transitions. We will all encounter difficulties in our lives and my goal is to help you work through the things you are struggling with. I am able to hold your stories with compassion.
I am focused on helping adults successfully navigate both new and chronic stressors in their lives. These stressors may be anxiety, grief and loss, traumatic experiences, new diagnoses, ongoing health conditions, caregiver stress, and life transitions. We will all encounter difficulties in our lives and my goal is to help you work through the things you are struggling with. I am able to hold your stories with compassion.
Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
Transform through soul-centered healing and become your true self. If you feel stuck, battling anxiety, depression, and feeling low self-worth, I am here for you. I offer a safe, trauma-informed space for deep holistic healing, navigating life transitions, grief, or loss. If you are an empath, spiritual/magical, or neurodivergent, I understand and attune to your inner world. If you experienced an unsafe or emotionally unavailable family, you can heal from past trauma and attachment wounds. You will feel truly seen by me, gain inner clarity, and heal from the roots. The therapeutic relationship is the most important part of healing.
Transform through soul-centered healing and become your true self. If you feel stuck, battling anxiety, depression, and feeling low self-worth, I am here for you. I offer a safe, trauma-informed space for deep holistic healing, navigating life transitions, grief, or loss. If you are an empath, spiritual/magical, or neurodivergent, I understand and attune to your inner world. If you experienced an unsafe or emotionally unavailable family, you can heal from past trauma and attachment wounds. You will feel truly seen by me, gain inner clarity, and heal from the roots. The therapeutic relationship is the most important part of healing.
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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.