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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 Santa Cruz, the suburbs of Santa Cruz, other nearby places such as Campbell, Morgan Hill, or anywhere else in California, 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  • You are withdrawn or avoiding friends and family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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Erin Batali
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explore how various aspects of your identity (neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, disability, religion, culture, ethnicity, etc) interact with your emotional and relational well-being.


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explore how various aspects of your identity (neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, disability, religion, culture, ethnicity, etc) interact with your emotional and relational well-being.

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I draw upon multiple sources of knowledge in our work – and am always internalizing more wisdom from all my experiences. The theoretical approaches that most inform me are Internal Family Systems (IFS), atttachment, narrative & somatic therapy.

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  • Couples
  • Entertainment Industry
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Long COVID
  • Neurodivergence
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Rachael Mathiak
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create space to make sense of the way you experience your thoughts & emotions while moving to a place of more self-understanding & self-acceptance. We will find what skills work for you to navigate life stresses and challenges.


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create space to make sense of the way you experience your thoughts & emotions while moving to a place of more self-understanding & self-acceptance. We will find what skills work for you to navigate life stresses and challenges.

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In our sessions, you can expect a blend of empathy, humor, and accountability as we explore a deeper understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences while building skills to better cope with the ebbs and flow of life.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Changes
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Skills
  • Stress
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Erin Martin
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Devise your goals for therapy and create a treatment plan that is uniquely tailored to you, geared toward overcoming the obstacles preventing you from experiencing your best life. With me, you will have a safe space to express your authentic self.


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Devise your goals for therapy and create a treatment plan that is uniquely tailored to you, geared toward overcoming the obstacles preventing you from experiencing your best life. With me, you will have a safe space to express your authentic self.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is primarily Person-Centered; I meet you where you are in your journey toward wholeness of mind/body/spirit. I draw from a diverse set of theories, including Psychodynamic (Jungian & Object Relations), Attachment, CBT, Narrative, and Existential.

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  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Couples
  • Diabetes
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shame
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Elaine Skoulas
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Together we identify what is holding you back and uncover how to best manage stressors. I'm here to help you get unstuck, develop new ways of responding to life's challenges, and feel more grounded and confident.


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Together we identify what is holding you back and uncover how to best manage stressors. I'm here to help you get unstuck, develop new ways of responding to life's challenges, and feel more grounded and confident.

Something to know about my approach is:

I value providing a nurturing and safe space where you feel genuinely seen and heard. Therapy is a collaborative process in which we team up to help understand your needs and what supports you best to invite in deep emotional processing and healing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Artists and Creative Personalities
  • Career
  • Caretakers
  • Chronic Pain
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse
  • Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Jasmin Boyd
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I hope to help you connect the dots to better understand, process, and improve relationships or address challenges you are facing.If you are feeling anxious or depressed, we can process your thoughts, feelings, and practice tools to help you.


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I hope to help you connect the dots to better understand, process, and improve relationships or address challenges you are facing.If you are feeling anxious or depressed, we can process your thoughts, feelings, and practice tools to help you.

Something to know about my approach is:

How we think impacts how we feel and act. Sometimes, we have to make adjustments in the way we think to feel better. Utilizing mindfulness focuses on the present and gives the brain needed rest from thinking.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Breakups
  • Career Counseling
  • Caregivers
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Racism
  • Self-Esteem
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Jasmin  Boyd remote and phone therapy in California