Cancer Therapists in Tampa, FL
I provide counseling sessions for tweens, teens, young adults, and those of all ages suffering from cancer or chronic illness who live in the state of Florida.
Hey there! I'm so glad you found me! I know things can feel overwhelming, but I won’t pretend to fully understand what you’re going through. You’re the expert of your own experience, and this tough time doesn’t define who you are. I’m here to help you explore and create the most real version of yourself. Everyone’s journey is different, and my goal is to provide a safe space where you can get the empathy and support you need, especially when it feels like no one else gets it.
I provide counseling sessions for tweens, teens, young adults, and those of all ages suffering from cancer or chronic illness who live in the state of Florida.
Hey there! I'm so glad you found me! I know things can feel overwhelming, but I won’t pretend to fully understand what you’re going through. You’re the expert of your own experience, and this tough time doesn’t define who you are. I’m here to help you explore and create the most real version of yourself. Everyone’s journey is different, and my goal is to provide a safe space where you can get the empathy and support you need, especially when it feels like no one else gets it.
I have been in practice in Tampa since 2001 serving adults with depression and/or mood disorders, PTSD, conversion disorder and serious physical illnesses that have a mental health component (e.g., MS, cancer, autoimmune disorders). I am a professor emerita of behavioral health from the University of South Florida where I taught graduate students from 1993 to 2011 - my areas of expertise included psychopathology, pathophysiology, psychopharmacology, and research.
I have been in practice in Tampa since 2001 serving adults with depression and/or mood disorders, PTSD, conversion disorder and serious physical illnesses that have a mental health component (e.g., MS, cancer, autoimmune disorders). I am a professor emerita of behavioral health from the University of South Florida where I taught graduate students from 1993 to 2011 - my areas of expertise included psychopathology, pathophysiology, psychopharmacology, and research.
Welcome! You are here because you are ready for change. At Turning Force Coaching I offer a safe space for you to engage in a thought provoking and creative process to maximize your personal and professional potential. I partner with you to identify desired outcomes, design measures of success and address barriers that get in the way. As a woman entrepreneur I coach women leaders to scale new heights. As a cancer survivor I coach cancer patients and survivors to build resilience. You leverage strengths, heighten well-being, improve performance and move towards sustainable transformation. The bottom line is your happiness!
Welcome! You are here because you are ready for change. At Turning Force Coaching I offer a safe space for you to engage in a thought provoking and creative process to maximize your personal and professional potential. I partner with you to identify desired outcomes, design measures of success and address barriers that get in the way. As a woman entrepreneur I coach women leaders to scale new heights. As a cancer survivor I coach cancer patients and survivors to build resilience. You leverage strengths, heighten well-being, improve performance and move towards sustainable transformation. The bottom line is your happiness!
Throughout my career, I have supported clients across the lifespan, helping them navigate issues like sexual abuse, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, relational distress, cancer and codependency.
I am passionate about being a therapist, but you might also call me a guide and partner on the journey of life. I work alongside clients who want to learn more about themselves and their unique paths, especially when they've become stuck or lost. My approach is collaborative and flexible, offering a safe space to explore the challenges affecting your life. I believe that taking just one step forward can change your world. As a compassionate truth-teller and intentional communicator, I offer empathy and strength to help you find clarity, healing, and growth.
Throughout my career, I have supported clients across the lifespan, helping them navigate issues like sexual abuse, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, relational distress, cancer and codependency.
I am passionate about being a therapist, but you might also call me a guide and partner on the journey of life. I work alongside clients who want to learn more about themselves and their unique paths, especially when they've become stuck or lost. My approach is collaborative and flexible, offering a safe space to explore the challenges affecting your life. I believe that taking just one step forward can change your world. As a compassionate truth-teller and intentional communicator, I offer empathy and strength to help you find clarity, healing, and growth.
Additionally, I counsel many individuals experiencing loneliness and depression, divorce recovery, self-esteem issues, families negotiating the various problems of adolescence, and people in various stages of illness and disease, including cancer and heart disease.
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over twenty years. I have a passion for the practice of psychotherapy and enjoy working with both couples and individuals. I specialize in working with couples after the trauma of an affair as well as see couples who face the challenges unique to long term marriages such as how to keep passion and long term intimacy alive. I also assist couples in understanding and making the necessary changes that need to occcur in new relationships.
Additionally, I counsel many individuals experiencing loneliness and depression, divorce recovery, self-esteem issues, families negotiating the various problems of adolescence, and people in various stages of illness and disease, including cancer and heart disease.
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over twenty years. I have a passion for the practice of psychotherapy and enjoy working with both couples and individuals. I specialize in working with couples after the trauma of an affair as well as see couples who face the challenges unique to long term marriages such as how to keep passion and long term intimacy alive. I also assist couples in understanding and making the necessary changes that need to occcur in new relationships.
Cancer, amputation, spirituality, surrender to one's humanity.
The 'ideal client' for counseling is someone who is sick & tired of being sick & tired. They are ready for change & peace of mind and ready to see their part in problems. Through counseling and consultation, they can acquire skills to think, feel and behave differently in situations and relationships for better outcomes. Self respect, self worth and esteem get better. Clients notice they feel lighter. There is an overall increased sense of well being. They are increasingly able to do the next right thing while avoiding falling down the rabbit hole of old patterns which initially brought them into counseling.
Cancer, amputation, spirituality, surrender to one's humanity.
The 'ideal client' for counseling is someone who is sick & tired of being sick & tired. They are ready for change & peace of mind and ready to see their part in problems. Through counseling and consultation, they can acquire skills to think, feel and behave differently in situations and relationships for better outcomes. Self respect, self worth and esteem get better. Clients notice they feel lighter. There is an overall increased sense of well being. They are increasingly able to do the next right thing while avoiding falling down the rabbit hole of old patterns which initially brought them into counseling.
Samantha Heller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33612 (Online Only)
My experience has been at NYU Langone Medical Center and Moffitt Cancer Center in psychiatry, oncology and rehabilitation.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a decade of experience treating adults in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. I specialize in grief, depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders. I also work with young adults who are struggling with life transitions, low self esteem, and work or relationship issues.
My experience has been at NYU Langone Medical Center and Moffitt Cancer Center in psychiatry, oncology and rehabilitation.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a decade of experience treating adults in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. I specialize in grief, depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders. I also work with young adults who are struggling with life transitions, low self esteem, and work or relationship issues.
Michelle R Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST, QS, OSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33602 (Online Only)
I specialize in sex therapy, grief, trauma, and cancer survivorship.
I believe deeply in the healing power of intimate connection—the bond we nurture with ourselves and our partners. In sex therapy, my goal is not for you to be in treatment indefinitely but to support you in reclaiming a fulfilling and joyful sexual relationship. I aim to help you rediscover your ability to experience pleasure, trust, and emotional intimacy, whether this is with yourself or in a partnered relationship. I want you to feel connected and aligned with your sexual self, empowering you to become your own guide in maintaining a healthy and satisfying sex life.
I specialize in sex therapy, grief, trauma, and cancer survivorship.
I believe deeply in the healing power of intimate connection—the bond we nurture with ourselves and our partners. In sex therapy, my goal is not for you to be in treatment indefinitely but to support you in reclaiming a fulfilling and joyful sexual relationship. I aim to help you rediscover your ability to experience pleasure, trust, and emotional intimacy, whether this is with yourself or in a partnered relationship. I want you to feel connected and aligned with your sexual self, empowering you to become your own guide in maintaining a healthy and satisfying sex life.
Marie L. Fahringer, MA, LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33602
Hello. I can help you to move towards a richer, more rewarding life ...are you struggling with a particular issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life? There is help right here. I provide a nonjudgemental caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life, career, or a more fulfilling relationship. Specializing in Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Parenting issues, Relationship Issues, Military Lifestyle, Gerontology, Pet Loss, Crisis Intervention, Cancer, Grief and Loss.
Hello. I can help you to move towards a richer, more rewarding life ...are you struggling with a particular issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life? There is help right here. I provide a nonjudgemental caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life, career, or a more fulfilling relationship. Specializing in Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Parenting issues, Relationship Issues, Military Lifestyle, Gerontology, Pet Loss, Crisis Intervention, Cancer, Grief and Loss.
For over 25 years, Janet worked at the VA specializing with cancer patients and their families.
Janet R Stewart, R.N., M.S., LMHC has been in the helping professions for over 30 years. She is presently a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor. However, her first career was as a Registered Nurse. Janet believes that we are all on this journey called LIFE, and have the potential to make LIFE whatever we wish. She also believes we don't get a dress rehearsal for this journey, so we need to live each moment in the present.
For over 25 years, Janet worked at the VA specializing with cancer patients and their families.
Janet R Stewart, R.N., M.S., LMHC has been in the helping professions for over 30 years. She is presently a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor. However, her first career was as a Registered Nurse. Janet believes that we are all on this journey called LIFE, and have the potential to make LIFE whatever we wish. She also believes we don't get a dress rehearsal for this journey, so we need to live each moment in the present.
I understand the challenges today's technology brings! I am a cancer survivor with actual experience confronting issues that illness brings to individuals and families.
Would you like to resolve conflict, improve relationships, and increase feelings of well-being? Together, we will develop a plan of therapeutic action to identify and confront life situations that are challenging you. You can increase self-esteem and develop positive coping skills! Therapy includes setting goals and making healthy choices, which leads to living happier, more productive lives. Ask me about EMDR therapy to help resolve emotional distress that is a result of disturbing life experiences. You can increase positivity in your life! It is my privilege to walk with you on this journey of self awareness and growth.
I understand the challenges today's technology brings! I am a cancer survivor with actual experience confronting issues that illness brings to individuals and families.
Would you like to resolve conflict, improve relationships, and increase feelings of well-being? Together, we will develop a plan of therapeutic action to identify and confront life situations that are challenging you. You can increase self-esteem and develop positive coping skills! Therapy includes setting goals and making healthy choices, which leads to living happier, more productive lives. Ask me about EMDR therapy to help resolve emotional distress that is a result of disturbing life experiences. You can increase positivity in your life! It is my privilege to walk with you on this journey of self awareness and growth.
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Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33629 (Online Only)
Do you feel like there is a huge hole in your heart? Did you recently lose someone who was close to you and have an ache in your soul that people around you don't seem to understand? Did you experience a major life change that has caused you to feel unbalanced in your life? I see you. I felt that way too after I lost my father to cancer 5 years ago. That's why I know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel; that hope is right around the corner. Please, let me help you get there.
Do you feel like there is a huge hole in your heart? Did you recently lose someone who was close to you and have an ache in your soul that people around you don't seem to understand? Did you experience a major life change that has caused you to feel unbalanced in your life? I see you. I felt that way too after I lost my father to cancer 5 years ago. That's why I know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel; that hope is right around the corner. Please, let me help you get there.
Christy has lived experience with cancer.
Christy Shutok, co-owner of Florida Coast Counseling located in Naples, Fl, has been a licensed mental health counselor serving the community for almost 20 years. She is best known for providing therapy to other therapists and working professionals, and she is a qualified supervisor for interns. Christy is passionate about treating mood disorders and trauma. She uses EMDR and a person centered approach to treatment. She also enjoys supporting college age students, young professionals, and older individuals in life transitions.
Christy has lived experience with cancer.
Christy Shutok, co-owner of Florida Coast Counseling located in Naples, Fl, has been a licensed mental health counselor serving the community for almost 20 years. She is best known for providing therapy to other therapists and working professionals, and she is a qualified supervisor for interns. Christy is passionate about treating mood disorders and trauma. She uses EMDR and a person centered approach to treatment. She also enjoys supporting college age students, young professionals, and older individuals in life transitions.
Molly Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
Waitlist for new clients
I have clinical experience in working with individuals and families affected by cancer, life altering diagnosis, and loss.
Not knowing where to begin can be quite scary and overwhelming. I want to acknowledge how brave it is to take that first step in your search for a therapist. I strive to create a safe space for individuals where there is trust, acceptance, and empowerment. I believe in the power of feeling heard and seen, and I am committed to the idea that every person's strength can and will be the catalyst in finding hope and healing. I work with individuals (ages 17+) and am accepting new clients.
I have clinical experience in working with individuals and families affected by cancer, life altering diagnosis, and loss.
Not knowing where to begin can be quite scary and overwhelming. I want to acknowledge how brave it is to take that first step in your search for a therapist. I strive to create a safe space for individuals where there is trust, acceptance, and empowerment. I believe in the power of feeling heard and seen, and I am committed to the idea that every person's strength can and will be the catalyst in finding hope and healing. I work with individuals (ages 17+) and am accepting new clients.
I am a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist. With sensitivity and compassion, I will help you build on your own strengths and form a foundation of well-being. I have 18 years experience in working with adolescents and adults coping with mental & chronic physical health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, cancer and insomnia.
I am a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist. With sensitivity and compassion, I will help you build on your own strengths and form a foundation of well-being. I have 18 years experience in working with adolescents and adults coping with mental & chronic physical health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, cancer and insomnia.
I am a breast cancer survivor and mother of four who has dealt with many losses over time and have found a way to press on and live in the moment.
Are there changes you would like to make or difficulties and challenges you want to overcome? Have you been overwhelmed and wondering how to manage all the stress? Have you not been feeling like yourself and want to find a way back? Have you lost a loved one, a spouse due to divorce, a job, or a pet and are finding it hard to move forward? Do you have a chronic or terminal illness and are finding it overwhelming to navigate on your own? If any of these apply to you, I would consider it a privilege to assist you on your journey to getting back to feeling more like yourself again.
I am a breast cancer survivor and mother of four who has dealt with many losses over time and have found a way to press on and live in the moment.
Are there changes you would like to make or difficulties and challenges you want to overcome? Have you been overwhelmed and wondering how to manage all the stress? Have you not been feeling like yourself and want to find a way back? Have you lost a loved one, a spouse due to divorce, a job, or a pet and are finding it hard to move forward? Do you have a chronic or terminal illness and are finding it overwhelming to navigate on your own? If any of these apply to you, I would consider it a privilege to assist you on your journey to getting back to feeling more like yourself again.
Vanessa Albergo Counseling & Coaching, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33634 (Online Only)
My clinical background in Mental Health began as an undergrad and continued through grad school, working for the public sector for the Department of Children & Families where I worked with children, then the elderly in skilled nursing facilities and with adolescents in group homes. I then went on to work as a Nurse Navigator and provided services that included counseling and advocacy for oncology patients at one of the largest cancer hospitals in South Florida. In addition to this, I have also worked with adults in inpatient rehab for substance abuse and court ordered treatment, and served outpatient clients in the LGBTQ community.
My clinical background in Mental Health began as an undergrad and continued through grad school, working for the public sector for the Department of Children & Families where I worked with children, then the elderly in skilled nursing facilities and with adolescents in group homes. I then went on to work as a Nurse Navigator and provided services that included counseling and advocacy for oncology patients at one of the largest cancer hospitals in South Florida. In addition to this, I have also worked with adults in inpatient rehab for substance abuse and court ordered treatment, and served outpatient clients in the LGBTQ community.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of depression, trauma and anxiety, unable to break free from the weight of your emotions? Amy Sapien is a 20 Year LCSW therapist, a breast cancer survivor and mom to a childhood cancer survivor, who is here to guide you on a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and somatic therapy, Amy specializes in treating depression and anxiety from a holistic perspective. By addressing the mind-body connection, she aims to help you achieve true and lasting healing. Also offering psychedelic integration and in home ketamine in Colorado
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of depression, trauma and anxiety, unable to break free from the weight of your emotions? Amy Sapien is a 20 Year LCSW therapist, a breast cancer survivor and mom to a childhood cancer survivor, who is here to guide you on a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and somatic therapy, Amy specializes in treating depression and anxiety from a holistic perspective. By addressing the mind-body connection, she aims to help you achieve true and lasting healing. Also offering psychedelic integration and in home ketamine in Colorado
Gabriel Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MT4405
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33607
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or challenges with the important relationships in your life? Ready to change a repeated pattern but not sure what else can be done? Encouragement and hope may seem unattainable, but counseling can help bring those important tools within your reach, once again.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or challenges with the important relationships in your life? Ready to change a repeated pattern but not sure what else can be done? Encouragement and hope may seem unattainable, but counseling can help bring those important tools within your reach, once again.
Clients contact me when they are frustrated and dissatisfied with their personal or professional lives. I work with each individual or couple to find clarity for what is possible and then help them change the patterns that control them. I use multiple therapeutic modalities, from teaching self regulation techniques to Emotionally Focused Therapy. My goal is to deescalate conflict, address emotional pain and trauma, and set a course for healing. I encourage clients to take an active role in therapy while providing gentle, steady challenge. My approach to therapy has been deeply influenced by what my clients have taught me.
Clients contact me when they are frustrated and dissatisfied with their personal or professional lives. I work with each individual or couple to find clarity for what is possible and then help them change the patterns that control them. I use multiple therapeutic modalities, from teaching self regulation techniques to Emotionally Focused Therapy. My goal is to deescalate conflict, address emotional pain and trauma, and set a course for healing. I encourage clients to take an active role in therapy while providing gentle, steady challenge. My approach to therapy has been deeply influenced by what my clients have taught me.
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Cancer Therapists
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.