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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 Somerville, the suburbs of Somerville, other nearby places such as Boston, Malden, 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  • You are withdrawn or avoiding friends and family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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Rachael Mathiak
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Identify the symptoms that are taking up a lot of your headspace, time, and energy, build a deeper understanding of why, and find tools that work for you specifically to give yourself back time and energy to invest in areas that are more meaningful.


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Identify the symptoms that are taking up a lot of your headspace, time, and energy, build a deeper understanding of why, and find tools that work for you specifically to give yourself back time and energy to invest in areas that are more meaningful.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am warm and empathetic, while also being direct. I value honesty in the therapeutic relationship and my ultimate goal is to help people have a greater understanding of themselves and help them work towards living life in a way that is gratifying.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Changes
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Stress
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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.

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


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

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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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Meredith Hogarty
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Create a treatment plan focusing on decreasing your symptoms and improving your overall mental health.


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Create a treatment plan focusing on decreasing your symptoms and improving your overall mental health.

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Meredith uses an integrative approach to mental health and wellness focusing on the connections between mind, body and lifestyle.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Career Burnout
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Job Stress
  • Marriage
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Special Needs Children
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Meredith Hogarty remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts, New Hampshire
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Kristy Sporrer
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Formulate a plan that works best for your unique situation. I recognize that there is not a cookie-cutter formula that applies broadly to all clients. We will work together to ensure that you are getting the most out of your sessions with me.


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Together, we will:

Formulate a plan that works best for your unique situation. I recognize that there is not a cookie-cutter formula that applies broadly to all clients. We will work together to ensure that you are getting the most out of your sessions with me.

Something to know about my approach is:

I love what I do and I believe that shows through in my therapy sessions. I am very invested in my clients' growth, and work hard to ensure that their needs are met and goals are achieved.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
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Kristy Sporrer remote and phone therapy in Florida, Massachusetts