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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. Whether you are located in downtown San Francisco, Bayview, Chinatown, Civic Center, or even Fishermans Wharf, 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  • You are withdrawn or avoiding friends and family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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Dr. Harry Voulgarakis
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Together, we will set clear therapy goals, identify the challenges hindering your success, and collaboratively develop a plan to overcome these obstacles. Our discussions will be centered around self-discovery, actionable strategies, and sustainable


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Together, we will set clear therapy goals, identify the challenges hindering your success, and collaboratively develop a plan to overcome these obstacles. Our discussions will be centered around self-discovery, actionable strategies, and sustainable

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In my approach, you'll find a blend of empathy and pragmatism. I prioritize understanding your unique story while applying evidence-based strategies to foster meaningful change. Expect a balance of reflective exploration and proactive problem-solving

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Autism Testing
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Psychological/Neurocognitive Evaluations
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Katie Mason
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With a gentle and authentic approach, I build trust with clients to allow for vulnerability, risk taking, and ultimately personal growth. When I meet with clients for the first few times, I ask a lot of questions to really get to know them.


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With a gentle and authentic approach, I build trust with clients to allow for vulnerability, risk taking, and ultimately personal growth. When I meet with clients for the first few times, I ask a lot of questions to really get to know them.

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My style is greatly informed by my background in children and family work. I help clients see how their early relationships and experiences informed who they are today, celebrating the strengths, while making room for growth.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Gender Transition
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting Skills
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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Sam Naimi
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In our therapy room, we'll go beyond just "how does that make you feel?" We'll dive into your inner landscape, exploring the hidden forces shaping your life. Think Jungian spelunking, but with laughter, tears, and the occasional existential scream.


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In our therapy room, we'll go beyond just "how does that make you feel?" We'll dive into your inner landscape, exploring the hidden forces shaping your life. Think Jungian spelunking, but with laughter, tears, and the occasional existential scream.

Something to know about my approach is:

my therapy isn't just a chat with a shrink. We dive deep into your psyche, uncovering the hidden "why" behind your behaviors. Sessions can entail anything between insight-oriented talk to dream analysis to deep somatic work.

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Issues
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Children
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • LGBTQ+
  • Millenials
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
  • Young Professionals
  • Young Women
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Julie Kenworth
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We will explore where you feel stuck, tackle problems that trouble you, discover how your past might be affecting your present, and anything else that you want to address together in a safe space.


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We will explore where you feel stuck, tackle problems that trouble you, discover how your past might be affecting your present, and anything else that you want to address together in a safe space.

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The relationship we have in therapy is all about you. You're the expert on your life, and I'm there to help guide you to your own solutions.

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  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anxiety
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Kink
  • Relationship Skills
  • Trauma
  • Working Professionals
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Matthew Cobb
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Working together, we can identify core wounds, recognize sabotaging patterns, and address faulty coping mechanisms that hinder your goals + happiness. By gaining deeper insights, releasing stagnant energy, and nurturing confidence + self-compassion.


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Working together, we can identify core wounds, recognize sabotaging patterns, and address faulty coping mechanisms that hinder your goals + happiness. By gaining deeper insights, releasing stagnant energy, and nurturing confidence + self-compassion.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use evidence-based tools like IFS, CBT, EMDR, somatic/mindfulness to promote self-growth by gaining insights both mentally and physically, creating a strong mind-body connection to rewrite unhelpful narratives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bisexuality
  • Body Acceptance
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Connection
  • Conscious Uncoupling
  • Consensual Non-Monogamy
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Guilt
  • Holistic Wellness
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Mindfulness
  • Open Relationships
  • Polyamory
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Queer
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shame
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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