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Laura Ditkofsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R (Online Only)
Do you feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed? Do you struggle to feel happy, even when things are going well? Do you put too much pressure on yourself, or tell yourself that you “should” or “shouldn’t” feel the way that you do? These feelings are incredibly common. Therapy can help you feel happier, braver, and more fulfilled. If you are reading this, you have probably already considered the benefits of therapy. That’s a great first step!
Do you feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed? Do you struggle to feel happy, even when things are going well? Do you put too much pressure on yourself, or tell yourself that you “should” or “shouldn’t” feel the way that you do? These feelings are incredibly common. Therapy can help you feel happier, braver, and more fulfilled. If you are reading this, you have probably already considered the benefits of therapy. That’s a great first step!
Cortney Pasternak Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, OAMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterdown, ON L0R
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, marriage & relationship conflicts, intimacy, dating, divorce, narcissism, life & career transitions, (co)parenting, and PTSD. I realize there is rarely one issue, and it takes courage to ask for help. I offer a warm, sincere and supportive environment to share, reflect, and experience positive growth from the issues you bring to counselling. I work with individuals, couples and families - helping them better cope, become happier, and more resilient. I have over 20 years of experience helping people share their struggles - to feel heard and understood.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, marriage & relationship conflicts, intimacy, dating, divorce, narcissism, life & career transitions, (co)parenting, and PTSD. I realize there is rarely one issue, and it takes courage to ask for help. I offer a warm, sincere and supportive environment to share, reflect, and experience positive growth from the issues you bring to counselling. I work with individuals, couples and families - helping them better cope, become happier, and more resilient. I have over 20 years of experience helping people share their struggles - to feel heard and understood.
Chelsey Gregory (Mastroianni)
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Hons, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R (Online Only)
Do you believe that you need meaningful change in your life? Are you overwhelmed, worried, or feel a lack of enjoyment for the activities you once loved? Sometimes life presents us with challenges that create feelings of depression, anxiety, and the inability to cope, however, I am here to let you know that it can get better. It's hard taking the first step towards healing and wellness, but I commend you for your courage in doing so.
Do you believe that you need meaningful change in your life? Are you overwhelmed, worried, or feel a lack of enjoyment for the activities you once loved? Sometimes life presents us with challenges that create feelings of depression, anxiety, and the inability to cope, however, I am here to let you know that it can get better. It's hard taking the first step towards healing and wellness, but I commend you for your courage in doing so.
Dawn Associates
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Binbrook, ON L0R
Are you feeling stressed due to your job or workplace, family relationships or dealing with school or peers? Do you have trauma or distressing memories that are intruding on your ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious and distressed about your situation or the issues in your life? Are you ready to talk to a therapist who can help you to navigate the problems, and work with you to reduce your anxious and negative thoughts?
Are you feeling stressed due to your job or workplace, family relationships or dealing with school or peers? Do you have trauma or distressing memories that are intruding on your ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious and distressed about your situation or the issues in your life? Are you ready to talk to a therapist who can help you to navigate the problems, and work with you to reduce your anxious and negative thoughts?
Maria Desmoctt
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, TITC-CT, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R (Online Only)
I do not have an ideal client, as every single client is treated as a unique individual who shows their vulnerability and seeks empathy and support in a non-judgemental space.
I do not have an ideal client, as every single client is treated as a unique individual who shows their vulnerability and seeks empathy and support in a non-judgemental space.
Mindful Path Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R
At Mindful Path Counselling we offer a wide range of services including; individual, couples/relationship(s), marriage, child/youth, family, and group counselling. In addition, we offer a wide range of alternative wellness services including; reiki/energy healing/ infrared light therapy, hypnotherapy, life coaching, art therapy, ecotherapy, walk-n-talk therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. We work with people aged 5 years and up from all backgrounds. We are also under the supervision of a psychologist for psychology billing needs.
At Mindful Path Counselling we offer a wide range of services including; individual, couples/relationship(s), marriage, child/youth, family, and group counselling. In addition, we offer a wide range of alternative wellness services including; reiki/energy healing/ infrared light therapy, hypnotherapy, life coaching, art therapy, ecotherapy, walk-n-talk therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. We work with people aged 5 years and up from all backgrounds. We are also under the supervision of a psychologist for psychology billing needs.
Dan Bevan-Baker
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MTA, BMus
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R
I am a white, queer, cisgender man and settler. I value authenticity and strive to be collaborative, warm, playful, curious, and compassionate in my work with clients. I invite you to also bring any parts of your Self to our shared therapy space - the hurt, the hidden, the hopeful, and whoever else we may discover. My approach to care is rooted in anti-oppressive, intersectional, and trauma-informed frameworks. Some specializations of mine include anxiety, depression, grief, perfectionism, relationship challenges, queer experiences, identity exploration, HIV/AIDS, and trauma. I work with children, youth, adults, and older adults.
I am a white, queer, cisgender man and settler. I value authenticity and strive to be collaborative, warm, playful, curious, and compassionate in my work with clients. I invite you to also bring any parts of your Self to our shared therapy space - the hurt, the hidden, the hopeful, and whoever else we may discover. My approach to care is rooted in anti-oppressive, intersectional, and trauma-informed frameworks. Some specializations of mine include anxiety, depression, grief, perfectionism, relationship challenges, queer experiences, identity exploration, HIV/AIDS, and trauma. I work with children, youth, adults, and older adults.
Sarah Andrews
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R (Online Only)
Imagine what it would feel like to begin moving from your hurt towards hope? Providing support for your healing process in a calm, non-judgemental space, is something I consider a privilege to be part of, as your therapist. By taking an active role in your life, and talking to a therapist, you are investing in yourself, your relationship, and your family. Clients will be provided with a safe space to reflect on, and process presenting issues and behaviours that may be affecting life. I will work with you to set goals, coping skills, and strategies towards areas of life you would like to modify for better quality of living.
Imagine what it would feel like to begin moving from your hurt towards hope? Providing support for your healing process in a calm, non-judgemental space, is something I consider a privilege to be part of, as your therapist. By taking an active role in your life, and talking to a therapist, you are investing in yourself, your relationship, and your family. Clients will be provided with a safe space to reflect on, and process presenting issues and behaviours that may be affecting life. I will work with you to set goals, coping skills, and strategies towards areas of life you would like to modify for better quality of living.
Myles Chisholm
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R (Online Only)
With over a decade of experience in the field of psychotherapy, I have witnessed the transformative power of healing first-hand. My extensive training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) allows me to employ evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs. Throughout my career, I have successfully supported clients dealing with a wide range of challenges, including trauma, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), developmental trauma, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
With over a decade of experience in the field of psychotherapy, I have witnessed the transformative power of healing first-hand. My extensive training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) allows me to employ evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs. Throughout my career, I have successfully supported clients dealing with a wide range of challenges, including trauma, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), developmental trauma, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Janice Neal
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MDiv, ThM, RMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R
Having spent over 30 years in the human relations field, I bring a wealth of experience to my therapeutic work. I am a skilled psychotherapist who has worked in a not-for-profit agency setting in downtown Toronto, as an EAP counsellor and as an educator in a psychotherapy training program. I have spent thousands of hours with patients with a wide range of conditions, concerns, challenges and problems. I have been privileged to help patients work on their personal growth and healing in the context of a trusting psychotherapeutic relationship.
Having spent over 30 years in the human relations field, I bring a wealth of experience to my therapeutic work. I am a skilled psychotherapist who has worked in a not-for-profit agency setting in downtown Toronto, as an EAP counsellor and as an educator in a psychotherapy training program. I have spent thousands of hours with patients with a wide range of conditions, concerns, challenges and problems. I have been privileged to help patients work on their personal growth and healing in the context of a trusting psychotherapeutic relationship.
Carol Ann Brayley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R (Online Only)
Are you looking for something different? Do you have persistent concerns that you would like to shift without taking years to get there? I am a neurodivergent somatic experiencing therapist who offers a variety of approaches that can be absolutely life changing for anxiety, depression, trauma, misophonia, sensory sensitivities, chronic pain, brain injury, digestive issues, and more. Wonderful for those dealing with brain injuries, ADHD, autism spectrum related concerns, brain injury, autoimmune disorders, learning disabilities, long covid, auditory processing disorder, speech and language difficulties, selective mutism, etc...
Are you looking for something different? Do you have persistent concerns that you would like to shift without taking years to get there? I am a neurodivergent somatic experiencing therapist who offers a variety of approaches that can be absolutely life changing for anxiety, depression, trauma, misophonia, sensory sensitivities, chronic pain, brain injury, digestive issues, and more. Wonderful for those dealing with brain injuries, ADHD, autism spectrum related concerns, brain injury, autoimmune disorders, learning disabilities, long covid, auditory processing disorder, speech and language difficulties, selective mutism, etc...
Brandy Weaver
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Q, MA, BA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R
It is ok not to be okay. Life is hard. In the words of B. Withers, “sometimes in our lives we all have pain, we all have sorrow; but if we are wise we know that there’s always tomorrow. Lean on me, when you’re not strong… I’ll help you carry on.” Let me support you on your journey towards wellness. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I have a master's degree in counselling psychology, and over sixteen years of experience working in mental health.
It is ok not to be okay. Life is hard. In the words of B. Withers, “sometimes in our lives we all have pain, we all have sorrow; but if we are wise we know that there’s always tomorrow. Lean on me, when you’re not strong… I’ll help you carry on.” Let me support you on your journey towards wellness. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I have a master's degree in counselling psychology, and over sixteen years of experience working in mental health.
The Couch Counselling and Support Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L0R
Registered Psychotherapist who specialises in Sanitary Therapy for both young and old, CBT, and SFT. Lori has been working with the First Nations community for the past seven years and has been supervising clinical workers for the last four years. The Couch Counselling also offers many psychotherapist to help suit the needs and availability of all clients. Please call to find the perfect fit or look online at thecouchcounselling.com and see the many professionals. Here to help you make the changes in your life so you can live a healthier and productive life.
Registered Psychotherapist who specialises in Sanitary Therapy for both young and old, CBT, and SFT. Lori has been working with the First Nations community for the past seven years and has been supervising clinical workers for the last four years. The Couch Counselling also offers many psychotherapist to help suit the needs and availability of all clients. Please call to find the perfect fit or look online at thecouchcounselling.com and see the many professionals. Here to help you make the changes in your life so you can live a healthier and productive life.
Danielle Marie Djelic
Registered Social Worker, BA, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L0R (Online Only)
I am a Registered Social Worker & psychotherapist practicing across Ontario. In my work, I get to help people just like you break free from what is keeping them "stuck" in their lives and start venturing toward their goals. I have a passion for helping people unlock thier potential to become the best version of themselves. Together, we will begin to unpack the events /people in your life that may have been ( or perhaps are currently) blocking you from growth and discovering your true potential. We will discover your personal "triggers", negative thought patterns and use the appropriate therapeutic tools to change and challenge them
I am a Registered Social Worker & psychotherapist practicing across Ontario. In my work, I get to help people just like you break free from what is keeping them "stuck" in their lives and start venturing toward their goals. I have a passion for helping people unlock thier potential to become the best version of themselves. Together, we will begin to unpack the events /people in your life that may have been ( or perhaps are currently) blocking you from growth and discovering your true potential. We will discover your personal "triggers", negative thought patterns and use the appropriate therapeutic tools to change and challenge them
Marty Petrovich
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome! I'm a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist and I look forward to connecting with you. Searching for the right therapist can be a daunting task, especially when this is likely a vulnerable time in your life. I hope my profile can provide you with a bit of clarity and calm in your search. If we were to work together, my priority would be to build a trusting and genuine therapeutic relationship with you. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental, empathetic space for self-exploration, processing difficult experiences/emotions, and working towards your goals. I also always encourage feedback from you along the way.
Hello and welcome! I'm a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist and I look forward to connecting with you. Searching for the right therapist can be a daunting task, especially when this is likely a vulnerable time in your life. I hope my profile can provide you with a bit of clarity and calm in your search. If we were to work together, my priority would be to build a trusting and genuine therapeutic relationship with you. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental, empathetic space for self-exploration, processing difficult experiences/emotions, and working towards your goals. I also always encourage feedback from you along the way.
Sarah Hammond Counselling and Therapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA, OTA/PTA
Verified Verified
Beamsville, ON L0R
Currently accepting new clients! Every person is unique and approaches their life in a different way. As a clinician, I would like to help you discover your truth and support you as you take steps towards your chosen valued direction. Those who struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions and family conflict are the primary focus of my practice.
Currently accepting new clients! Every person is unique and approaches their life in a different way. As a clinician, I would like to help you discover your truth and support you as you take steps towards your chosen valued direction. Those who struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions and family conflict are the primary focus of my practice.
Christine Keown
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd , RP, CCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R (Online Only)
Relationship-building and a strong therapeutic alliance come at the core of the work that I do. To me, it is important to create a space that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and relaxed, so that clients can feel open to share. I am able to work with children 7 and above, adolescents, and adult clients. I have over a decade of experience, both in a counselling and teaching capacity, and in my years of schooling I also did a concentration in special education and worked in several positions as a respite worker. I still work a fair bit with intellectual and developmental disabilities in my practice and enjoy this work very much.
Relationship-building and a strong therapeutic alliance come at the core of the work that I do. To me, it is important to create a space that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and relaxed, so that clients can feel open to share. I am able to work with children 7 and above, adolescents, and adult clients. I have over a decade of experience, both in a counselling and teaching capacity, and in my years of schooling I also did a concentration in special education and worked in several positions as a respite worker. I still work a fair bit with intellectual and developmental disabilities in my practice and enjoy this work very much.
Fertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal mental health, birth trauma and trauma can impact your sense of self. This journey may not be what you expected. I am here to support you during this chapter of your life. You are not alone. We will process and reflect on your story in therapy to promote healing. We will develop strategies that are authentic to your needs and feel realistic. It would be my honour to be part of your circle of support. I bring 18 years of experience in the field and my motherhood journey.
Fertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal mental health, birth trauma and trauma can impact your sense of self. This journey may not be what you expected. I am here to support you during this chapter of your life. You are not alone. We will process and reflect on your story in therapy to promote healing. We will develop strategies that are authentic to your needs and feel realistic. It would be my honour to be part of your circle of support. I bring 18 years of experience in the field and my motherhood journey.
Hi there! I'm Courtney, and I work with children and their parents, youth, and adults. Sometimes when you feel overwhelmed, it’s hard to know where to start. You may feel stressed out about your situation, but uncertain about what to do. Maybe you've tried therapy before, or you are intimidated to start. Or perhaps it's your child or teen who you are concerned about. Trying to do it all alone and without support is hard, but reaching out for help isn't easy.
Hi there! I'm Courtney, and I work with children and their parents, youth, and adults. Sometimes when you feel overwhelmed, it’s hard to know where to start. You may feel stressed out about your situation, but uncertain about what to do. Maybe you've tried therapy before, or you are intimidated to start. Or perhaps it's your child or teen who you are concerned about. Trying to do it all alone and without support is hard, but reaching out for help isn't easy.
Vanessa Lacoursier (Psychotherapy For You)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R
Hello! My name is Vanessa Lacoursiere. I am a Master Social Worker, Addictions Specialist, and Trauma-Informed Therapist. I am a Professional Mental Health Counsellor on the Psychotherapy For You team and look forward to providing you support. I can provide consultations, treatment plans, and continuum of care referral services for individuals, couples, and families, ages 15-up. A little about me, I believe, “You cannot know where you are going, unless you know where you’ve been!” Nelly McClung. This quote speaks to my passion and experience for self-exploration to find resolve and the clarity required for next steps.
Hello! My name is Vanessa Lacoursiere. I am a Master Social Worker, Addictions Specialist, and Trauma-Informed Therapist. I am a Professional Mental Health Counsellor on the Psychotherapy For You team and look forward to providing you support. I can provide consultations, treatment plans, and continuum of care referral services for individuals, couples, and families, ages 15-up. A little about me, I believe, “You cannot know where you are going, unless you know where you’ve been!” Nelly McClung. This quote speaks to my passion and experience for self-exploration to find resolve and the clarity required for next steps.
Welcome & Hello. My name is Kimberly Cato and I am a Spiritual Midwife, Registered Psychotherapist, CEO & Founder of True Roots Counselling Services for almost 30 years. It is my passion, my heart’s delight, to come alongside people blindsided and overwhelmed by life-altering circumstances and empower them to Transform Their Trauma Into Triumph. We are SO very delighted that you have made the difficult & courageous decision to reach out for help. We offer Individual, Couples, & Group Therapy and various Therapeutic Programs strategically designed through a trauma-informed lens that empower clients to reclaim their Ancestral Roots.
Welcome & Hello. My name is Kimberly Cato and I am a Spiritual Midwife, Registered Psychotherapist, CEO & Founder of True Roots Counselling Services for almost 30 years. It is my passion, my heart’s delight, to come alongside people blindsided and overwhelmed by life-altering circumstances and empower them to Transform Their Trauma Into Triumph. We are SO very delighted that you have made the difficult & courageous decision to reach out for help. We offer Individual, Couples, & Group Therapy and various Therapeutic Programs strategically designed through a trauma-informed lens that empower clients to reclaim their Ancestral Roots.
Arms Open - Relationship and Couples Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smithville, ON L0R
Do you feel down, sad or depressed at times? Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Do you feel like you have lost control? Do you feel isolated? Are you feeling lost or disconnected? Do you feel stressed? Do you find you are sometimes moody and agitated but don’t know why? Do you ask yourself why your relationships are strained? Have you had a recent change in your life that feels overwhelming? Are you suffering from sleep disturbances or insomnia? I can help.
Do you feel down, sad or depressed at times? Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Do you feel like you have lost control? Do you feel isolated? Are you feeling lost or disconnected? Do you feel stressed? Do you find you are sometimes moody and agitated but don’t know why? Do you ask yourself why your relationships are strained? Have you had a recent change in your life that feels overwhelming? Are you suffering from sleep disturbances or insomnia? I can help.
Want a supportive, compassionate & knowledgeable psychologist to help you overcome stress, anxiety, low mood, difficult relationships, trauma or addiction? Want someone to help you finally get unstuck? Sometimes life leaves us feeling overwhelmed, discouraged & unhappy. We can all benefit from an understanding therapist who listens non-judgmentally, encourages, & guides us towards greater clarity, improved symptoms and a new-felt sense of inner calm. Every person & situation is unique, & deserving of individualized, specialized consideration & attention. Let us help you find yourself again!
Want a supportive, compassionate & knowledgeable psychologist to help you overcome stress, anxiety, low mood, difficult relationships, trauma or addiction? Want someone to help you finally get unstuck? Sometimes life leaves us feeling overwhelmed, discouraged & unhappy. We can all benefit from an understanding therapist who listens non-judgmentally, encourages, & guides us towards greater clarity, improved symptoms and a new-felt sense of inner calm. Every person & situation is unique, & deserving of individualized, specialized consideration & attention. Let us help you find yourself again!
Welcome! Thank you for discovering my website. I am honoured that you have included me in your search. Many of us first come to therapy feeling alone and overwhelmed with one or many dimensions of our life. Feelings of isolation or a sense of emptiness might be encroaching upon us. We are looking for a way to feel more real and engaged with the world and yet everything about us is seized up. I offer expert assistance to individuals and couples with an intention to enrich and transform the relationships in their lives. This includes the relationship with oneself, with significant others, with family and with communities.
Welcome! Thank you for discovering my website. I am honoured that you have included me in your search. Many of us first come to therapy feeling alone and overwhelmed with one or many dimensions of our life. Feelings of isolation or a sense of emptiness might be encroaching upon us. We are looking for a way to feel more real and engaged with the world and yet everything about us is seized up. I offer expert assistance to individuals and couples with an intention to enrich and transform the relationships in their lives. This includes the relationship with oneself, with significant others, with family and with communities.
Why chose us? I am a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist (RNP) and combine the clinical expertise of a RN with specialized training in psychotherapy. We assess and mange both physical and mental health needs which is essential for our clients with complex conditions. A additional benefit we can offer are in collaboration with your MD for medication management. Utilizing both pharmaceutical and non- pharmaceutical interventions we offer a comprehensive approach to mental health by integrating physical, emotional and physiological care. We create person-centered treatment plans with nursing diagnosis for an overall holistic approach.
Why chose us? I am a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist (RNP) and combine the clinical expertise of a RN with specialized training in psychotherapy. We assess and mange both physical and mental health needs which is essential for our clients with complex conditions. A additional benefit we can offer are in collaboration with your MD for medication management. Utilizing both pharmaceutical and non- pharmaceutical interventions we offer a comprehensive approach to mental health by integrating physical, emotional and physiological care. We create person-centered treatment plans with nursing diagnosis for an overall holistic approach.
Cancer Counsellors
How does cancer affect mental health?
A cancer diagnosis is a major life event that can significantly influence the mental health of any individual. Being diagnosed with cancer often introduces a sense of uncertainty about the future, which can cause clients to experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and significant distress. Many cancer patients may also worry about the toll that their diagnosis may have on their family, their physical health, their job, and their financial situation. The compounding of such stressors can also decrease mental health in clients and may lead to additional symptoms that can influence mental health, such as sleeping difficulties or social withdrawal.
What is the best psychological therapy for cancer patients?
The best type of psychological therapy for cancer patients is highly dependent on the needs of the individual. The therapy type that a client benefits from may also depend on what stage of the cancer journey they are in. Recently diagnosed cancer patients, for instance, may benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which can help clients develop skills to manage the emotional distress that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Alternatively, cancer patients further along in their journey may benefit from therapies like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or other forms of mindfulness therapy to help manage symptoms or physical pain associated with treatment. Clients may also consider group therapy, which offers cancer patients an opportunity to receive support from other individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Are there any risks or drawbacks in going to therapy while dealing with cancer?
Although attending therapy while dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be helpful, one major concern for cancer patients can be the financial cost of seeking therapy. Many therapists are out-of-network, meaning they do not accept insurance, and thus clients are expected to pay the entirety of the session fee. Since many cancer patients may be out of work as a result of their diagnosis or cancer treatment regimen, the costs of therapy sessions can be substantial. Luckily, many cancer centers and local clinics may offer free or substantially reduced-cost counselling services to cancer patients and their families. In addition, cancer patients may be eligible for grants or other forms of funding from local agencies and nonprofits to seek therapy for their cancer diagnosis. Such opportunities can be very helpful for cancer patients, as they allow clients to obtain the benefits of therapy without the financial strain.
How long does cancer therapy typically last?
The length of cancer therapy depends on the needs of each client. In some cases, cancer patients may only require therapeutic support during the period following their initial diagnosis—to help manage the uncertainty and shock of a cancer diagnosis. In other cases, clients may choose to receive therapy throughout their treatment, and even following, their cancer journey. Pursuing therapy for a longer period of time can help clients develop a deeper relationship with their therapist and provide opportunity to process the challenges presented by cancer treatment, such as physical pain, and challenges associated with cancer survivorship, such as ongoing identity concerns, physical limitations, or relationship challenges.