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A cancer diagnosis is scary, and while your focus may be on your physical health, your mental health may also be at risk. Many sufferers of cancer, radiation, or chemotherapy end up with mental disorders or challenges ranging from anxiety to depression, which can make life even harder.

Luckily, Mental Health Match can match you with a therapist who can help you manage the stress, fear, and angst surrounding a cancer diagnosis, oncology, and treatment. Wherever you are located in California from Alameda to Yucaipa or even Montclair, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You May Need Cancer Counseling

If you’re not sure whether you need cancer counseling, we can help. Here are some signs that indicate that you should consider therapy:

  • You are overwhelmed by fear or sadness.
  • You are withdrawn or avoiding friends and family
  • You no longer want to do things that used to excite you.
  • You’ve lost your appetite.
  • You can’t sleep.

Read this article to learn more about distress caused by a cancer diagnosis.

Feel Better with Cancer Counseling

Now is the best time to seek treatment for concerns about cancer. Mental Health Match can help you get started by connecting you with the most suitable therapist for your needs. Browse below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Jennifer Macias
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Some themes include-but are not limited to grief and loss, transitions, guilt, boundaries, communication, self-compassion, identifying feelings & patterns, practicing assertive communication and reframing thoughts.


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Some themes include-but are not limited to grief and loss, transitions, guilt, boundaries, communication, self-compassion, identifying feelings & patterns, practicing assertive communication and reframing thoughts.

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I use evidence-based practices and will create a concrete plan & work through it together to help you find relief. I will help you navigate difficult things, teach you to work through them and will support you through it all.

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  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Adjustment
  • Self-Esteem
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Michal Rogers
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Address the problems you a facing today with the strengths you already have, look for unhelpful thought patterns and create a plan of action to address them, and have open conversations free from judgement.


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Address the problems you a facing today with the strengths you already have, look for unhelpful thought patterns and create a plan of action to address them, and have open conversations free from judgement.

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Strengths-based: Let's identify the strengths you already have & use them to accomplish your goals Client-centered: You know you best! I'm here as a facilitator not a director Evidenced-based: I love to geek out on data & use science

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Asexuality
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Chronic Pain
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
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Jess Lucett
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We can't change our past experiences or current diagnostics, but we can work together to better understand and work with the challenges in your life. By applying evidenced based therapy approaches and techniques, approach all of life's challenges


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We can't change our past experiences or current diagnostics, but we can work together to better understand and work with the challenges in your life. By applying evidenced based therapy approaches and techniques, approach all of life's challenges

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When working together, I offer a very direct approach to solution based therapy. There are many aspects that lead us to places and that all need compassion. It takes time and acceptance to see how all aspects of our life intertwine.

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  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Relationship Skills
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Michelle Pettengill
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Together, we will address your worries, self talk, & self care. We will create goals with simple, attainable steps, so that success can be achieved for optimal daily functioning. Slow and steady conquers all!


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Together, we will address your worries, self talk, & self care. We will create goals with simple, attainable steps, so that success can be achieved for optimal daily functioning. Slow and steady conquers all!

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is client centered. This is YOUR session, & I am here to listen, validate, educate, and guide. I provide easy to implement daily tools. We can laugh, learn, and cry, whatever you need to achieve your goals for optimal functioning.

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  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Nutrition
  • Relationships
  • Self Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Worth
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Rachael Cresci
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Together, we'll explore strengths, understand your relationship goals, and develop tools for improved connections. Our shared focus is on personal growth, navigating obstacles, and fostering your journey to self-discovery and well-being.


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Together, we'll explore strengths, understand your relationship goals, and develop tools for improved connections. Our shared focus is on personal growth, navigating obstacles, and fostering your journey to self-discovery and well-being.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a holistic perspective and recognizing the mind-body connection, I craft a unique plan for lasting positive change, actively engaging in your journey. We will work on plan that will be sustainable.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Health Anxiety
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
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Rachael Cresci remote and phone therapy in Arizona, California, Colorado