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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 Salem, the suburbs of Salem, other nearby places such as Malden, Peabody, 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  • You are withdrawn or avoiding friends and family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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Kim Herrera
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work hard to establish a trusting relationship with each other to foster an environment where you feel comfortable, safe, and able to express yourself freely.

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I use a variety of approaches including Person-Centered, CBT, Art and Play Therapy, Engaged Listening, Nutritional integration, and a holistic approach by considering the Realms of Wellness.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
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  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
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  • Divorce and Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
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  • Infertility
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  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Changes
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Relationships
  • Religious Trauma
  • Sadness
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Weight Management
  • Work-Life Balance
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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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Emily Devaprasad
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go at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I know it's difficult to reach out to someone you hardly know and share struggles that are so deeply personal to you. I am here to help you develop self-compassion, coping skills, and new insight.


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go at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I know it's difficult to reach out to someone you hardly know and share struggles that are so deeply personal to you. I am here to help you develop self-compassion, coping skills, and new insight.

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I am committed to creating a healing space where your experience feels valued, understood, and respected. I do not believe that there is one particular treatment approach that works for everyone. I will tailor the therapy to fit your specific needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Image
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Eating
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Health Anxiety
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Medical Trauma
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Stress
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
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Dr. Fortunate Munhutu
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We work together throughout your treatment and Medication Management, as appropriate, while incorporating Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-Education via Telemedicine or in-office if necessary.


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We work together throughout your treatment and Medication Management, as appropriate, while incorporating Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-Education via Telemedicine or in-office if necessary.

Something to know about my approach is:

My philosophy of practice is to pay attention to each patient’s specific needs, context, stressful or traumatic life experiences or circumstances, particular concerns, all of which she approaches with patience, warmth and understanding.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Medication
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Andrea Kamins
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Enhance your self-awareness and sense of satisfaction in life, increase self-confidence, reduce distress caused by painful past experiences, and increase fulfillment and comfort in relationships with yourself and others.


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Enhance your self-awareness and sense of satisfaction in life, increase self-confidence, reduce distress caused by painful past experiences, and increase fulfillment and comfort in relationships with yourself and others.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach to psychotherapy is highly person-centered and collaborative, and I aim to provide a safe, supportive environment for my clients to deepen their understanding of themselves and learn new ways of coping with life's challenges.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Chronic Pain
  • Communication Skills
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family of Origin
  • Grief
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence
  • Perfectionism
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Andrea Kamins remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts, Virginia