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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 Cambridge, the suburbs of Cambridge, other nearby places such as Boston, Chelsea, or anywhere else in Massachusetts, 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  • You are withdrawn or avoiding friends and family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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Abigail Osei-Tutu
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work towards understanding your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and personal growth goals in a safe and supportive environment. I will offer you empathy, validation, and guidance as we navigate through your mental health journey.


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work towards understanding your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and personal growth goals in a safe and supportive environment. I will offer you empathy, validation, and guidance as we navigate through your mental health journey.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is warmth, empathy, and a person-centered focus. I value creating a confidential and nonjudgmental space for clients to freely express themselves, process their thoughts and emotions, and explore personal growth.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
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Abigail Osei-Tutu remote and phone therapy in Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
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Rachael Gay
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We will collaborate to identify and work towards the changes you want to see, brainstorm ways to overcome patterns you feel stuck in, and support you in gaining the insight needed for progress. We will identify and celebrate each moment of progress.


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We will collaborate to identify and work towards the changes you want to see, brainstorm ways to overcome patterns you feel stuck in, and support you in gaining the insight needed for progress. We will identify and celebrate each moment of progress.

Something to know about my approach is:

My therapeutic approach is relational, strength-based, and trauma-informed. I bring empathy, humor, and a nonjudgmental approach to the therapy space. I use a holistic perspective to the work that allows for shared exploration.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Body Image
  • Boundaries
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Family Dynamics
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Relationship Distress
  • Sadness
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Health
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Laura Howell
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discover inner resources for deep well-being, healing, self-compassion, and confidence.


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Together, we will:

discover inner resources for deep well-being, healing, self-compassion, and confidence.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize traditional and innovative therapeutic approaches based on your unique preferences and needs. I am an authorized meditation teacher who incorporates the tools of mindfulness, guided imagery, and relaxation as holistic options.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • End of Life
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Illness and Disease
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Changes
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Relationships
  • Religious Trauma
  • Sadness
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Laura Howell remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts
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Sarah Aftab
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Collaborate so you can heal and grow by learning to reconnect with your mind, body & surroundings, love & trust yourself, prioritize your needs, recover from people-pleasing & perfectionism, set boundaries & accept that nothing is wrong with you.


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Collaborate so you can heal and grow by learning to reconnect with your mind, body & surroundings, love & trust yourself, prioritize your needs, recover from people-pleasing & perfectionism, set boundaries & accept that nothing is wrong with you.

Something to know about my approach is:

My practice is mindfulness-based with a holistic approach: nurturing your mind, body, spirit, & being present with yourself & the world around you. We may explore your childhood, relationships & difficult experiences to help you learn about yourself.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Self-Worth
  • Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Sarah Aftab remote and phone therapy in Connecticut, Massachusetts
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Rachel Murphy
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With a warm and supportive approach, I will partner with you to make the changes necessary to be the best version of yourself and to create the life you want to be living -no matter your current circumstances.


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With a warm and supportive approach, I will partner with you to make the changes necessary to be the best version of yourself and to create the life you want to be living -no matter your current circumstances.

Something to know about my approach is:

You are the expert on your life and your situation. I will use different treatment approaches based on you and your situation. I put the person above the treatment modality.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Disease
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Grief
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Rachel Murphy remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts