Cancer Therapists in Larchmont, NY
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Jocelyn W Walls
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Larchmont, NY 10538 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to working collaboratively to help my clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Always using a trauma-informed approach, I bring my years of experience in the healthcare setting and in oncology support services to help clients find hope and meaning in the face of a crisis. Whether managing a life transition or serious illness, mourning the loss of a loved one, or processing the end of a relationship, my training supports individuals managing a range of stressors and losses. I have support group facilitation experience with bereavement, cancer and divorce.
I am committed to working collaboratively to help my clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Always using a trauma-informed approach, I bring my years of experience in the healthcare setting and in oncology support services to help clients find hope and meaning in the face of a crisis. Whether managing a life transition or serious illness, mourning the loss of a loved one, or processing the end of a relationship, my training supports individuals managing a range of stressors and losses. I have support group facilitation experience with bereavement, cancer and divorce.
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Amanda J Amodio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Larchmont, NY 10538 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by chronic stress, personal and professional demands, changes in mood? Are you seeking strategies to improve your health and mindset? With the right support, you may find life challenges will respond to psychotherapy, and may help to prevent stress-related or even chronic illnesses. I have specialized expertise in the treatment of stress related to a myriad of life events, various illnesses, work stress, relationships, burnout, caregiving and reactions to societal and environmental stressors. I offer a non-judgmental atmosphere. My clients often find new strength and clarity in our work together.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by chronic stress, personal and professional demands, changes in mood? Are you seeking strategies to improve your health and mindset? With the right support, you may find life challenges will respond to psychotherapy, and may help to prevent stress-related or even chronic illnesses. I have specialized expertise in the treatment of stress related to a myriad of life events, various illnesses, work stress, relationships, burnout, caregiving and reactions to societal and environmental stressors. I offer a non-judgmental atmosphere. My clients often find new strength and clarity in our work together.
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I have over 25 years of experience treating adults and adolescents suffering from anxiety, depression & unhappiness. I can help you identify the defenses developed in response to pain and suffering that are adversely affecting your current life. I can help you recognize and determine the origin of destructive patterns of behavior and change the self-defeating behaviors & thoughts that cause distress & anxiety, especially in relationships with intimate partners, family, and others. I have been a supervising psychologist for Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital & CUNY Graduate Center, with offices in NYC and Larchmont.
I have over 25 years of experience treating adults and adolescents suffering from anxiety, depression & unhappiness. I can help you identify the defenses developed in response to pain and suffering that are adversely affecting your current life. I can help you recognize and determine the origin of destructive patterns of behavior and change the self-defeating behaviors & thoughts that cause distress & anxiety, especially in relationships with intimate partners, family, and others. I have been a supervising psychologist for Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital & CUNY Graduate Center, with offices in NYC and Larchmont.
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Jaye Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Larchmont, NY 10538 (Online Only)
The exchange between you and therapist should be safe, honest and challenging. But it should also have humor, some guidance toward other resources but mostly it should not feel antiseptic to you---not contrived or distant and removed. This is about you--your life and the trust you put into your therapist should be received with honor and returned to you with respect and truth and consistency of presence. I am not going to spend time here telling you the approach I use, the methodology I subscribe to because every approach is unique to the person with whom I am working. You are unique and so should be your therapy.
The exchange between you and therapist should be safe, honest and challenging. But it should also have humor, some guidance toward other resources but mostly it should not feel antiseptic to you---not contrived or distant and removed. This is about you--your life and the trust you put into your therapist should be received with honor and returned to you with respect and truth and consistency of presence. I am not going to spend time here telling you the approach I use, the methodology I subscribe to because every approach is unique to the person with whom I am working. You are unique and so should be your therapy.
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I am a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with people who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. I work specifically with the adolescent and young adult communities. I utilize aspects of psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I can help you learn ways to cope with overwhelming emotions, as well as explore how your personal history impacts your emotions and relationships.
I am a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with people who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. I work specifically with the adolescent and young adult communities. I utilize aspects of psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I can help you learn ways to cope with overwhelming emotions, as well as explore how your personal history impacts your emotions and relationships.
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Harly Gruenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Larchmont, NY 10538 (Online Only)
The therapy partnership is a special one and it is important to find the right therapist for you. Everyone’s experiences, circumstances, and situations are different, together we will use strategies and techniques that are specifically tailored to your needs to help achieve your short term and long term goals. I believe in using person-centered therapy, solution based therapy, and motivational interviewing with the goal for you to find the internal motivation to empower you to move through a difficult situations. By working together, we will help to overcome emotional barriers affecting your overall quality of life.
The therapy partnership is a special one and it is important to find the right therapist for you. Everyone’s experiences, circumstances, and situations are different, together we will use strategies and techniques that are specifically tailored to your needs to help achieve your short term and long term goals. I believe in using person-centered therapy, solution based therapy, and motivational interviewing with the goal for you to find the internal motivation to empower you to move through a difficult situations. By working together, we will help to overcome emotional barriers affecting your overall quality of life.
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Tytianna Bowers
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Larchmont, NY 10538 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families, offering a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to explore your experiences. Together, we will navigate life's challenges, develop coping strategies, and empower you to lead a more fulfilling life. Take the courageous step towards healing by reaching out to me today. You deserve support, growth, and a safe space to thrive. Let me help support you through this new healing journey.
I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families, offering a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to explore your experiences. Together, we will navigate life's challenges, develop coping strategies, and empower you to lead a more fulfilling life. Take the courageous step towards healing by reaching out to me today. You deserve support, growth, and a safe space to thrive. Let me help support you through this new healing journey.
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Aviva Chansky Guttmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CIRT, ACP-EFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Larchmont, NY 10538
I focus on helping clients access emotional healing, self discovery, self regulation, and to reach more satisfying relationship connection. I am an ACEP Certified EFT ( tapping ) Practitioner and Certified Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist with over 25 years experience counseling individuals, couples and families. My ongoing trainings in Energy Psychology methods offer ways to help clients discover what is standing in their way of optimal enjoyment of life, achieving what they wish to, and learning how unprocessed past experiences have caused impasses. Healing is safely accessible with these approaches and client-centered.
I focus on helping clients access emotional healing, self discovery, self regulation, and to reach more satisfying relationship connection. I am an ACEP Certified EFT ( tapping ) Practitioner and Certified Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist with over 25 years experience counseling individuals, couples and families. My ongoing trainings in Energy Psychology methods offer ways to help clients discover what is standing in their way of optimal enjoyment of life, achieving what they wish to, and learning how unprocessed past experiences have caused impasses. Healing is safely accessible with these approaches and client-centered.
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Amy Lynn Holman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD, MA
Verified Verified
Larchmont, NY 10538 (Online Only)
I believe that asking for help, and taking the first step with a new therapist is often the hardest part of the therapeutic process. I feel that there is not a one size fits all approach to therapy. We are all very different, we have varying life experiences and most of all we do not all process or feel things in the same way. I will help you identify your goals and objectives, and we will work towards them together. Life can become overwhelming at times and I will help you unload what can often feel like a huge the pile of dishes in the sink, but one plate at a time.
I believe that asking for help, and taking the first step with a new therapist is often the hardest part of the therapeutic process. I feel that there is not a one size fits all approach to therapy. We are all very different, we have varying life experiences and most of all we do not all process or feel things in the same way. I will help you identify your goals and objectives, and we will work towards them together. Life can become overwhelming at times and I will help you unload what can often feel like a huge the pile of dishes in the sink, but one plate at a time.
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Marcia Schwartzman Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Larchmont, NY 10538
Have you been touched by a loss that just doesn’t seem to let you regain your balance and sense of self? Do you find yourself at a crossroads, struggling to imagine rebuilding your life without that special person who was so dear to you? Has chronic illness or a life threatening condition, either your own or that of someone central to your life, made the future harder to picture and face? We are a culture that sometimes pushes us to share and “let it all hang out”—-as long as we move on quickly and don’t make those around us uncomfortable with our struggles. Grief, loss and bereavement are intrinsic to life and need to be honored.
Have you been touched by a loss that just doesn’t seem to let you regain your balance and sense of self? Do you find yourself at a crossroads, struggling to imagine rebuilding your life without that special person who was so dear to you? Has chronic illness or a life threatening condition, either your own or that of someone central to your life, made the future harder to picture and face? We are a culture that sometimes pushes us to share and “let it all hang out”—-as long as we move on quickly and don’t make those around us uncomfortable with our struggles. Grief, loss and bereavement are intrinsic to life and need to be honored.
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I support a range of issues in therapy, and much of my work centers around reproductive mental health, including supporting people around pregnancy and birth, and through high risk pregnancy, birth trauma, the postpartum period and parenting, pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, and termination for medical reasons, or TFMR), infertility and families built through Assisted Reproductive Technology (e.g. IVF), PGT, third-party reproduction (e.g. egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, and surrogacy), adoption, and fertility preservation. I welcome people representing diverse backgrounds, identities, and family structures.
I support a range of issues in therapy, and much of my work centers around reproductive mental health, including supporting people around pregnancy and birth, and through high risk pregnancy, birth trauma, the postpartum period and parenting, pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, and termination for medical reasons, or TFMR), infertility and families built through Assisted Reproductive Technology (e.g. IVF), PGT, third-party reproduction (e.g. egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, and surrogacy), adoption, and fertility preservation. I welcome people representing diverse backgrounds, identities, and family structures.
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Life can be hard at times - for all of us. Sometimes, it is because of challenging circumstances such as the loss of a loved one, an illness/health issue, or a life transition. Other times, it's difficult to recognize the cause of the challenge. From the outside, your life may look wonderful, yet it may not feel that way on the inside. You don't need to push through on your own. I am here to help. It is crucial that you feel "gotten" by and connected to your therapist. I tailor my approach to the needs of my clients, as everyone is different and there is no "one size fits all" solution to life's challenges.
Life can be hard at times - for all of us. Sometimes, it is because of challenging circumstances such as the loss of a loved one, an illness/health issue, or a life transition. Other times, it's difficult to recognize the cause of the challenge. From the outside, your life may look wonderful, yet it may not feel that way on the inside. You don't need to push through on your own. I am here to help. It is crucial that you feel "gotten" by and connected to your therapist. I tailor my approach to the needs of my clients, as everyone is different and there is no "one size fits all" solution to life's challenges.
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Allen Drozd
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, FL/NY/N, J/CT/VT
Verified Verified
Larchmont, NY 10538 (Online Only)
Allen Drozd provides psychotherapy to adults, couples, & adolescents. He has extensive experience with severe/persistent and treatment-resistant conditions, as well as: depression, anxiety, relationships, personality disorders, impulse control, work/career, self-esteem, anger, phobias, OCD, grief, ADHD, behavior & school problems, and various forms of disabilities. He holds licenses in FL, NY, NJ, CT, VT and provide services in these areas. Specializing in Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP's).
Allen Drozd provides psychotherapy to adults, couples, & adolescents. He has extensive experience with severe/persistent and treatment-resistant conditions, as well as: depression, anxiety, relationships, personality disorders, impulse control, work/career, self-esteem, anger, phobias, OCD, grief, ADHD, behavior & school problems, and various forms of disabilities. He holds licenses in FL, NY, NJ, CT, VT and provide services in these areas. Specializing in Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP's).
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You've always been everyone's rock, but lately it's harder to carry that weight. Sometimes you feel empty, like no one knows the real you. You can be your own toughest critic and that inner voice has gotten louder. You tell yourself you should know what to do to feel better but nothing works. You're tired of the cycle of numbing out and becoming even more disconnected. You want to feel at ease, confident, strong. Deep down, you crave relationships where you can really be yourself. Our work will help you break these old cycles once and for all. Together, we can create relationships that truly fulfill you: with yourself and others.
You've always been everyone's rock, but lately it's harder to carry that weight. Sometimes you feel empty, like no one knows the real you. You can be your own toughest critic and that inner voice has gotten louder. You tell yourself you should know what to do to feel better but nothing works. You're tired of the cycle of numbing out and becoming even more disconnected. You want to feel at ease, confident, strong. Deep down, you crave relationships where you can really be yourself. Our work will help you break these old cycles once and for all. Together, we can create relationships that truly fulfill you: with yourself and others.
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Jessica Gaines
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, MPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Larchmont, NY 10538 (Online Only)
Struggling to express emotions is common, and therapy offers a pathway to navigate and understand these feelings. Through talk therapy, we uncover and address the barriers hindering emotional understanding. Additionally, art therapy provides a unique avenue to explore emotions beyond words, fostering growth, self-discovery, and support. Together, we delve into past experiences to unravel their impact on your present self, identifying behavior patterns and working collaboratively to overcome obstacles to living your best life.
Struggling to express emotions is common, and therapy offers a pathway to navigate and understand these feelings. Through talk therapy, we uncover and address the barriers hindering emotional understanding. Additionally, art therapy provides a unique avenue to explore emotions beyond words, fostering growth, self-discovery, and support. Together, we delve into past experiences to unravel their impact on your present self, identifying behavior patterns and working collaboratively to overcome obstacles to living your best life.
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I realize that the decision to begin therapy is not always an easy one and what happens in therapy can be difficult to put into words. Put simply, therapy is about letting your voice be heard. You can reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the presence of someone who will listen in a non-judgmental way. My expectations of my clients are simple - that they attend their scheduled sessions and that they are honest. In return, I will be an attentive and emotionally present ally, helping you learn more effective ways to approach daily struggles.
I realize that the decision to begin therapy is not always an easy one and what happens in therapy can be difficult to put into words. Put simply, therapy is about letting your voice be heard. You can reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the presence of someone who will listen in a non-judgmental way. My expectations of my clients are simple - that they attend their scheduled sessions and that they are honest. In return, I will be an attentive and emotionally present ally, helping you learn more effective ways to approach daily struggles.
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Audrey Jacobs Brockner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Larchmont, NY 10538
I am a psychodynamic/analytically trained clinical social worker. I have been teaching clinical practice and practicing for over 30 years. Its often quite frightening to come to a stranger and share one's suffering. I often recommend that one initially goes for a consultation. The consultation hopefully, will provide a sense if the therapist can be of help. Therapy is a collaboration of two people. People often seek therapy when there is a painful loss or disappointment in their lives. Understanding and support helps in the recovery process.
I am a psychodynamic/analytically trained clinical social worker. I have been teaching clinical practice and practicing for over 30 years. Its often quite frightening to come to a stranger and share one's suffering. I often recommend that one initially goes for a consultation. The consultation hopefully, will provide a sense if the therapist can be of help. Therapy is a collaboration of two people. People often seek therapy when there is a painful loss or disappointment in their lives. Understanding and support helps in the recovery process.
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Whether you are struggling to find meaning in your life after dealing with the loss of a loved one, failing health, life changes or one of your parents, spouse or yourself has Alzheimer's or another dementing illness I am here to help you. Your first step is a phone call away. I will travel to your home. My clients are not necessarily "artists" and there is no need to be afraid of using art materials. Art therapy uses art materials to help you or your loved one in ways that words alone cannot. It is about the process, not the product!
Whether you are struggling to find meaning in your life after dealing with the loss of a loved one, failing health, life changes or one of your parents, spouse or yourself has Alzheimer's or another dementing illness I am here to help you. Your first step is a phone call away. I will travel to your home. My clients are not necessarily "artists" and there is no need to be afraid of using art materials. Art therapy uses art materials to help you or your loved one in ways that words alone cannot. It is about the process, not the product!
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Terry is a licensed therapist with over 20 years experience effectively transforming the quality of people's lives. A native New Yorker, Terry offers treatment for individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. He is known for providing compassionate, straight-forward care with the highest degree of confidentiality. He is a persistent advocate for the people he works with.
Terry is a licensed therapist with over 20 years experience effectively transforming the quality of people's lives. A native New Yorker, Terry offers treatment for individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. He is known for providing compassionate, straight-forward care with the highest degree of confidentiality. He is a persistent advocate for the people he works with.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience who takes a caring, collaborative approach to therapy. It takes courage to reach out when you are distressed, and facing complex emotions and relationships. Therapy offers support and insight on the path to healing. I have extensive experience treating children and adults coping with a variety of emotional struggles such as anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship issues. I work with parents and families, and specialize in a range of women's health issues. I often integrate stress reduction techniques into therapy and specialize in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience who takes a caring, collaborative approach to therapy. It takes courage to reach out when you are distressed, and facing complex emotions and relationships. Therapy offers support and insight on the path to healing. I have extensive experience treating children and adults coping with a variety of emotional struggles such as anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship issues. I work with parents and families, and specialize in a range of women's health issues. I often integrate stress reduction techniques into therapy and specialize in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
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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.