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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 Albany, the suburbs of Albany, other nearby places such as Schenectady, Troy, or anywhere else in New York, 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  • You are withdrawn or avoiding friends and family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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We can begin by fostering a safe space for healing leading you on a path of self-discovery, growth, and resilience.

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I integrate a variety of therapies into my practice, using a blend that emphasizes the nurturing powers of gentleness, empathy, and reflection.

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  • Anger Management
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  • Black Women
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  • LGBTQ+
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Dr. Larissa Tate
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I utilize evidence-based psychotherapies for trauma, anxiety, and sleep difficulties, and then integrate these science-grounded approaches with your unique struggles, needs, and goals, ensuring you receive the most effective, highest-quality of care.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Mateja (Matty) Petje
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Are you feeling anxious all the time, worrying about the future? Having intrusive thoughts? Not sleeping? Are you getting triggered by certain people or situations? If you're in crisis or suicidal, please call 911 as I do not work with crisis.


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Are you feeling anxious all the time, worrying about the future? Having intrusive thoughts? Not sleeping? Are you getting triggered by certain people or situations? If you're in crisis or suicidal, please call 911 as I do not work with crisis.

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I create a customized treatment plan for my clients. I utilize a combination of traditional talk therapy (such as CBT) with alternative medicine practices such as Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, hypnosis, NLP, yoga, and meditation.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Coaching
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Holistic Wellness
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Loneliness
  • Meditation
  • Mindfulness
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Self-Worth
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Sadé Drakes
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Togethr we will navigate transitional anxiety and depression as you navigate pivotal stages such as college life and adulthood. While also providing social and life skills that may not be taught in the classroom


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Togethr we will navigate transitional anxiety and depression as you navigate pivotal stages such as college life and adulthood. While also providing social and life skills that may not be taught in the classroom

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I believe in the uniqueness of each individual and am dedicated to tailoring my therapy services to suit your specific needs.

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  • Black and African American Issues
  • Black Women
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Emerging Adults
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Life Transitions
  • Millenials
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Starting College
  • Teen Depression
  • Working Professionals
  • Young Adults
  • Young Professionals
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Annalisa Sciullo
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I guide clients in cultivating coping tools, self compassion, insight, and ultimately becoming one’s own friend. With gentleness, collaboration, and evidence based treatments, we can work together to get you back in alignment with your values.


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I guide clients in cultivating coping tools, self compassion, insight, and ultimately becoming one’s own friend. With gentleness, collaboration, and evidence based treatments, we can work together to get you back in alignment with your values.

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I believe that our bodies and our minds are not the enemy and also acknowledge that sometimes it will not feel that way. Regardless of where our struggles stem from, whether it be internal or external factors, our healing comes from within.

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  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
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  • Self-Esteem
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  • Trauma
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Annalisa Sciullo remote and phone therapy in California, District Of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Virginia