Cancer Therapists in East Lansing, MI
Tammy Edinger- Life's A Beach Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, dementia, addictions and cancer.
In my 26 years of clinical work, the majority of my clients want to solve a problem(s) or gain control of their life. Seeking out therapy can be difficult for a multitude of reasons. Reaching out to a therapist is similar to reaching out to a physician, chiropractor or physical therapist; healing! In therapy, you decide the goals you want to reach. I can assist you in determining your goals, if you're not sure of the starting point. The choice is yours!
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, dementia, addictions and cancer.
In my 26 years of clinical work, the majority of my clients want to solve a problem(s) or gain control of their life. Seeking out therapy can be difficult for a multitude of reasons. Reaching out to a therapist is similar to reaching out to a physician, chiropractor or physical therapist; healing! In therapy, you decide the goals you want to reach. I can assist you in determining your goals, if you're not sure of the starting point. The choice is yours!
Renee Benard
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
I do specialize in care-giver burn-out as well as compassion fatigue, including those effected by cancer.
I am licensed master's level psychologist who provides therapy to adolescents and adults across the state of Michigan. I have over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationships, family issues and parenting, life skills or life changes, trauma, loss and grief, as well as chronic or terminal illness. With support, encouragement, and expert insight, therapy can be the place you grow, the place you heal, or the place you learn to accept you.
I do specialize in care-giver burn-out as well as compassion fatigue, including those effected by cancer.
I am licensed master's level psychologist who provides therapy to adolescents and adults across the state of Michigan. I have over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationships, family issues and parenting, life skills or life changes, trauma, loss and grief, as well as chronic or terminal illness. With support, encouragement, and expert insight, therapy can be the place you grow, the place you heal, or the place you learn to accept you.
I specialize in working with adults affected by cancer (including caregivers and loved ones), body image concerns, and eating concerns (including disordered eating and eating disorders). I also have experience working with college students, young adults, chronic illness, and chronic pain. People who are looking to process diagnoses and fears of death, adjust to major life transitions, grapple with identity, and find peace with their bodies and food are great fits for my skills and experiences. I am LGBTQ+-affirming and fat-positive.
I specialize in working with adults affected by cancer (including caregivers and loved ones), body image concerns, and eating concerns (including disordered eating and eating disorders). I also have experience working with college students, young adults, chronic illness, and chronic pain. People who are looking to process diagnoses and fears of death, adjust to major life transitions, grapple with identity, and find peace with their bodies and food are great fits for my skills and experiences. I am LGBTQ+-affirming and fat-positive.
Robert Bastanfar
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
I am a cancer survivor with a unique appreciation for life.
I am a licensed psychologist who wants to help you live a meaningful and valued life. I will help you devise a plan of action for personal change by working with you attentively, compassionately, and purposefully. Learn more effective methods for coping, gaining insight, taking committed action to end suffering, and living a more genuine life. Difficulties such as depression and anxiety are common and you are not alone; let me help you find a better way.
I am a cancer survivor with a unique appreciation for life.
I am a licensed psychologist who wants to help you live a meaningful and valued life. I will help you devise a plan of action for personal change by working with you attentively, compassionately, and purposefully. Learn more effective methods for coping, gaining insight, taking committed action to end suffering, and living a more genuine life. Difficulties such as depression and anxiety are common and you are not alone; let me help you find a better way.
I am a licensed psychotherapist who works with adults and teens. Through my many years of experience, I have learned that people can empower themselves to become happy, healthy and productive. To this end, I use a variety of techniques including insight oriented therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic therapy and other evidence based approaches to assist people in living the life that they truly desire.
I am a licensed psychotherapist who works with adults and teens. Through my many years of experience, I have learned that people can empower themselves to become happy, healthy and productive. To this end, I use a variety of techniques including insight oriented therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic therapy and other evidence based approaches to assist people in living the life that they truly desire.
Cyndi Gallegos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
I am aware of the stigma surrounding therapy/mental health in the Latinx community firsthand, which was one of the deciding factors in becoming a therapist. Through therapy, we can establish goals and learn how to overcome barriers to achieve your goals. I strive to provide a safe place for you to start your healing journey. I believe we can all become better versions of ourselves. There are moments in life where you feel depressed, experience anxiety, or go through a rough patch and you need to talk with someone who will listen without judgment. These emotions are part of everyone's life experiences.
I am aware of the stigma surrounding therapy/mental health in the Latinx community firsthand, which was one of the deciding factors in becoming a therapist. Through therapy, we can establish goals and learn how to overcome barriers to achieve your goals. I strive to provide a safe place for you to start your healing journey. I believe we can all become better versions of ourselves. There are moments in life where you feel depressed, experience anxiety, or go through a rough patch and you need to talk with someone who will listen without judgment. These emotions are part of everyone's life experiences.
Beacon Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Carrie received her Bachelors of Arts degree from Michigan State University and her Masters of Social Work degree from Wayne State University. She began her clinical practice at the Children's Center in Detroit. She was subsequently the Child and Family Therapist for Central MI Community Mental Health and started seeing clients in a private practice setting in 2003. Carrie has also taught Sociology classes at the collegiate level. Carrie has experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults on a wide variety of issues. A lifelong believer in the innate health of all people, Carrie utilizes a strengths-based approach with care and compassion.
Carrie received her Bachelors of Arts degree from Michigan State University and her Masters of Social Work degree from Wayne State University. She began her clinical practice at the Children's Center in Detroit. She was subsequently the Child and Family Therapist for Central MI Community Mental Health and started seeing clients in a private practice setting in 2003. Carrie has also taught Sociology classes at the collegiate level. Carrie has experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults on a wide variety of issues. A lifelong believer in the innate health of all people, Carrie utilizes a strengths-based approach with care and compassion.
Melissa Manninen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
I provide clinical serves to a diverse range of individuals, adolescence through adulthood, to address anxiety and mood disorders, personality disorders, addictions, life transitions, relationship concerns, school and employment stressors, and health concerns including brain injury and disability.
I provide clinical serves to a diverse range of individuals, adolescence through adulthood, to address anxiety and mood disorders, personality disorders, addictions, life transitions, relationship concerns, school and employment stressors, and health concerns including brain injury and disability.
Jennifer Thompson-Orsua
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
I believe that healing, growth, and change are possible when people enter into therapy with a willingness to share their truth, feel, and try new things. These positive changes can include a decrease in negative symptoms, increased self-esteem, improved communication skills, and enhanced relationships.
I believe that healing, growth, and change are possible when people enter into therapy with a willingness to share their truth, feel, and try new things. These positive changes can include a decrease in negative symptoms, increased self-esteem, improved communication skills, and enhanced relationships.
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
Elizabeth Sawyer Danowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Are you frustrated with the chaos, but don't know how to change it? Does your child need help? Is your family stuck in a rut? Are your kids hurting inside or struggling with life's challenges? I offer specialized therapy services to children and families, combining traditional talk therapy with the latest developments in play therapy. Because play is one of the fundamental building blocks of all communication; it works, even with very young children.
Are you frustrated with the chaos, but don't know how to change it? Does your child need help? Is your family stuck in a rut? Are your kids hurting inside or struggling with life's challenges? I offer specialized therapy services to children and families, combining traditional talk therapy with the latest developments in play therapy. Because play is one of the fundamental building blocks of all communication; it works, even with very young children.
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Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
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My guess is you are here because you or your child have recently discovered something about yourselves that has made life challenging. Maybe you just got a diagnosis from another provider and you don't know what to do with it. Maybe you're looking for a diagnosis that won't be delivered in a stigmatizing manner. For this reason, I'm very happy you are here! Taking that first step to learn more about yourself is challenging. I'm glad you are able to take this next step in your mental health journey!
My guess is you are here because you or your child have recently discovered something about yourselves that has made life challenging. Maybe you just got a diagnosis from another provider and you don't know what to do with it. Maybe you're looking for a diagnosis that won't be delivered in a stigmatizing manner. For this reason, I'm very happy you are here! Taking that first step to learn more about yourself is challenging. I'm glad you are able to take this next step in your mental health journey!
Sara B Dupuis
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LP, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Waitlist for new clients
Relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be so overwhelming. As such, I work with individuals, couples, and families to help heal the hurts and the pain of relational dynamics as well as trauma.
Relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be so overwhelming. As such, I work with individuals, couples, and families to help heal the hurts and the pain of relational dynamics as well as trauma.
Accepting new clients! I specialize in providing care for individuals dealing with trauma, loss, anxiety disorders, depression and spirituality. I use a cognitive behavioral approach that is easy going and relaxed. I like to incorporate mindfulness practices and breathing techniques that are easy to use. I am very excited to be able to work with you and look forward to assisting you to becoming the best you possible!
Accepting new clients! I specialize in providing care for individuals dealing with trauma, loss, anxiety disorders, depression and spirituality. I use a cognitive behavioral approach that is easy going and relaxed. I like to incorporate mindfulness practices and breathing techniques that are easy to use. I am very excited to be able to work with you and look forward to assisting you to becoming the best you possible!
My therapeutic approach is holistic in nature as it encompasses a full body aspect. Examining your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual state. This approach explores root issues and allows healing from the inside out. I seek to empower my clients to find their voice and inner strength that may have been squelched by past abuse and trauma. I have experience with several mental health issues, and I am deeply passionate about helping my clients become emotionally and relationally whole whether it be individually, maritally or in their families. My approach is to adjust the therapy to fit the client.
My therapeutic approach is holistic in nature as it encompasses a full body aspect. Examining your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual state. This approach explores root issues and allows healing from the inside out. I seek to empower my clients to find their voice and inner strength that may have been squelched by past abuse and trauma. I have experience with several mental health issues, and I am deeply passionate about helping my clients become emotionally and relationally whole whether it be individually, maritally or in their families. My approach is to adjust the therapy to fit the client.
Sometimes in life we struggle and feel overwhelmed by our problems or circumstances. During these times, it is beneficial to sit with a compassionate and objective therapist to help identify potential solutions that lead to change, improvement, and growth. Often, people have erroneous thought patterns or long held mistaken beliefs about themselves, which prevent them from achieving the life they want. My approach is to create a sensitive and nonjudgmental environment to assist you in properly identifying the root cause of the problem or to provide the coping skills that make the situation less overwhelming and more tolerable.
Sometimes in life we struggle and feel overwhelmed by our problems or circumstances. During these times, it is beneficial to sit with a compassionate and objective therapist to help identify potential solutions that lead to change, improvement, and growth. Often, people have erroneous thought patterns or long held mistaken beliefs about themselves, which prevent them from achieving the life they want. My approach is to create a sensitive and nonjudgmental environment to assist you in properly identifying the root cause of the problem or to provide the coping skills that make the situation less overwhelming and more tolerable.
Mark Edward Hulbert
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
I am a limited licensed psychologist and have been practicing for 21 years. My experience has been in diverse setting and populations. I have worked in both adult and adolescent psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, intensive foster care and in private practice. I have also been a foster parent an adoptive parent. Specialties include: children and adolescents, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, GLBTQ issues, foster care and adoption, grief and loss issues, self- esteem, autism spectrum disorder and helping people discover how to live life to their fullest potential. I work with all ages and treat individual, families and couples.
I am a limited licensed psychologist and have been practicing for 21 years. My experience has been in diverse setting and populations. I have worked in both adult and adolescent psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, intensive foster care and in private practice. I have also been a foster parent an adoptive parent. Specialties include: children and adolescents, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, GLBTQ issues, foster care and adoption, grief and loss issues, self- esteem, autism spectrum disorder and helping people discover how to live life to their fullest potential. I work with all ages and treat individual, families and couples.
Shana Bombrys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ADS
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Waitlist for new clients
Clinical social worker as well as a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Extensive training surrounding trauma and the impact trauma has on our lives. I have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Drawing from my work with Refugees to my work with people struggling with addiction issues.Strengths based and client centered approach. I work with children utilizing child centered play therapy. I have over six years of training in Sandtray World play technique. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Theraplay.
Clinical social worker as well as a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Extensive training surrounding trauma and the impact trauma has on our lives. I have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Drawing from my work with Refugees to my work with people struggling with addiction issues.Strengths based and client centered approach. I work with children utilizing child centered play therapy. I have over six years of training in Sandtray World play technique. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Theraplay.
Jessica Lynn Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, DP-CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Waitlist for new clients
All I've ever wanted to do with my life is help people. I started my journey in 1997. I have experience working with survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence, teens and adults struggling with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring diagnoses as well as various levels of mild to moderate mental health. Although I use an array of therapy models, I'm most comfortable with Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Whether your looking for an ear to vent to or someone to give you concrete tasks, I'm your person.
All I've ever wanted to do with my life is help people. I started my journey in 1997. I have experience working with survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence, teens and adults struggling with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring diagnoses as well as various levels of mild to moderate mental health. Although I use an array of therapy models, I'm most comfortable with Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Whether your looking for an ear to vent to or someone to give you concrete tasks, I'm your person.
I empower individuals, couples and families to overcome personal obstacles. Building cohesiveness and structure to move forward in relationships and in life. My experience in Corporate America gives me the edge to work with individuals who want to improve their careers or just need to get that next promotion. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar, Personality Disorders and OTHER mental health concerns. Adolescents and children who struggle with bullies or just find school as difficult. I also work with adolescents and adults with substance abuse concerns, addiction, and I also perform crisis intervention.
I empower individuals, couples and families to overcome personal obstacles. Building cohesiveness and structure to move forward in relationships and in life. My experience in Corporate America gives me the edge to work with individuals who want to improve their careers or just need to get that next promotion. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar, Personality Disorders and OTHER mental health concerns. Adolescents and children who struggle with bullies or just find school as difficult. I also work with adolescents and adults with substance abuse concerns, addiction, and I also perform crisis intervention.
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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 Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Behavioral 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 counseling 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.