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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 Dubuque, the suburbs of Dubuque, other nearby places such as Rock Island, Cedar Rapids, or anywhere else in Iowa, 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  • You are withdrawn or avoiding friends and family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. Corinne Smorra
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I provide a place you can reveal your thoughts and feelings without being concerned about a negative reaction. We work together over time to achieve the goals you desire, along with helping you become self-sufficient to deal with life’s curveballs.


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I provide a place you can reveal your thoughts and feelings without being concerned about a negative reaction. We work together over time to achieve the goals you desire, along with helping you become self-sufficient to deal with life’s curveballs.

Something to know about my approach is:

We will do a lot of work together, but my goal is to make “walking through” your uncomfortable moments more bearable. Sessions will begin with what is currently on your mind. Our work is a gradual and continuous even outside of our sessions.

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  • Chronic Illness
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Barbara Geren
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We will outline a genogram to see trends in mental health issues across family and establish goals for treatment. I will challenge you at times to think outside the box and may engage in role play in order to build on a person's strengths.


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We will outline a genogram to see trends in mental health issues across family and establish goals for treatment. I will challenge you at times to think outside the box and may engage in role play in order to build on a person's strengths.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will expect any clients to participate fully in therapy and like to share my sense of humor. I take a holistic and approach therapy from a cognitive perspective. I value schema therapy.

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Explore ways that you feel stuck or overwhelmed and be curious together about patterns that may be happening that you haven't noticed. You will learn new ways of approaching your challenges so that you can feel confident in yourself.


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Explore ways that you feel stuck or overwhelmed and be curious together about patterns that may be happening that you haven't noticed. You will learn new ways of approaching your challenges so that you can feel confident in yourself.

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When I meet with someone, we make a plan to help things feel manageable. Then, I help you learn to shift your thoughts and take the power away from your fears. Finally, you can focus on enjoying your life and feel more connected to others.

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I help clients discover how their past experiences shape their current beliefs and mindset. From there, we reflect on what beliefs we want to modify, get rid of or keep.


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I help clients discover how their past experiences shape their current beliefs and mindset. From there, we reflect on what beliefs we want to modify, get rid of or keep.

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I think that listening is the most important part of my role as a therapist. From there, I work to help my clients identify patterns in their behavior, relationships, and emotions and how we can work together to make changes.

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  • Anxiety
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Carmen Ramirez-Kinsey
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work collaboratively to help overcome the challenges and obstacles standing in your way towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.


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work collaboratively to help overcome the challenges and obstacles standing in your way towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.

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I’ll work closely with you to identify the sources of your struggles to help you gain better insight and help you develop coping mechanisms to better manage your symptoms. I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive environment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Burnout
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  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
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  • Helping Professionals
  • Hispanics
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  • Latinos
  • Panic Disorders
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