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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 Schenectady, the suburbs of Schenectady, other nearby places such as Albany, 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  • You are withdrawn or avoiding friends and family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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During your first visit, we will focus on the reason you came in, as well as what you are looking to get out of therapy. We will identify specific goals that will improve your quality of life and begin working on them.

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My practice focuses on adults 18 years of age and older, and couples. My therapeutic approach is very goal oriented and practical. The primary treatment modality I use is CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and eclectic.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Problems
  • Bereavement
  • Depression
  • Family Dynamics
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Situational Stress
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My clients and I explore the ways thoughts, feelings, and behavior are connected. Sometimes we work on practical skills, and sometimes we do some self-exploration.


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My clients and I explore the ways thoughts, feelings, and behavior are connected. Sometimes we work on practical skills, and sometimes we do some self-exploration.

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I would call my approach eclectic, reflective, and tailored. That means that I use whatever approach works, I am responsive to your feedback, and I change when you need it.

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  • Academic Issues
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Immigration Evaluations
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Work Stress
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I am here to sit with you in your toughest emotions as you adapt to your new reality, find meaning, and reconnect with your purpose and well-being.


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I am here to sit with you in your toughest emotions as you adapt to your new reality, find meaning, and reconnect with your purpose and well-being.

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Many of us go through life as our own harshest critics. Together, you and I can uncover the negative thoughts and beliefs you may hold and work to replace them with kinder, more empowering truths. My goal is for your authentic self to feel uplifted.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Authenticity
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complicated Grief
  • Dating and Romance
  • Depression
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Dynamics
  • Grief
  • Health
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Self Care
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Trish Levine
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Find the root cause of anxiety and depression. Discover your authentic self. Solve relationship conflicts. Gain control and emotional stability. Learn to acknowledge past experiences and the roles they play in the present. Find your strengths.


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Find the root cause of anxiety and depression. Discover your authentic self. Solve relationship conflicts. Gain control and emotional stability. Learn to acknowledge past experiences and the roles they play in the present. Find your strengths.

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We will use traditional techniques such as CBT and psychodynamic work and integrate a holistic approach using body awareness, mindfulness and relaxation therapy. BRAINSPOTTING therapy provides deep healing and is quick, calm and efficient.

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  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Chronic Illness
  • Complex Trauma
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • Identity
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Situational Stress
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Together, we will begin to unravel the aspects of life that may be holding you back or causing friction in your life.


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Together, we will begin to unravel the aspects of life that may be holding you back or causing friction in your life.

Something to know about my approach is:

It’s important to know that my approach is rooted in my passion for helping people from all walks of life, and I am ready to meet my clients where they are. I have a diverse range of experiences that have shaped my lens through.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Child Abuse
  • Children
  • Communication Skills
  • Corporate Leaders
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Empowering Women
  • Empty Nest
  • Families
  • Family Planning
  • First Generation Issues
  • Guardians
  • High Anxiety
  • Hispanics
  • Immigration Evaluations
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Interracial Relationships
  • Latinos
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Racism
  • Second Generation
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sports
  • Surgery
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Weight Management
  • Women
  • Young Men
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