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A cancer diagnosis is scary, and while your focus may be on your physical health, your mental health may also be at risk. Many sufferers of cancer, radiation, or chemotherapy end up with mental disorders or challenges ranging from anxiety to depression, which can make life even harder.

Luckily, Mental Health Match can match you with a therapist who can help you manage the stress, fear, and angst surrounding a cancer diagnosis, oncology, and treatment. Whether you are located in downtown Chelsea, the suburbs of Chelsea, other nearby places such as Boston, Malden, or anywhere else in Massachusetts, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You May Need Cancer Counseling

If you’re not sure whether you need cancer counseling, we can help. Here are some signs that indicate that you should consider therapy:

  • You are overwhelmed by fear or sadness.
  • You are withdrawn or avoiding friends and family
  • You no longer want to do things that used to excite you.
  • You’ve lost your appetite.
  • You can’t sleep.

Read this article to learn more about distress caused by a cancer diagnosis.

Feel Better with Cancer Counseling

Now is the best time to seek treatment for concerns about cancer. Mental Health Match can help you get started by connecting you with the most suitable therapist for your needs. Browse below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Sarah Aftab
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Collaborate so you can heal and grow by learning to reconnect with your mind, body & surroundings, love & trust yourself, prioritize your needs, recover from people-pleasing & perfectionism, set boundaries & accept that nothing is wrong with you.


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Collaborate so you can heal and grow by learning to reconnect with your mind, body & surroundings, love & trust yourself, prioritize your needs, recover from people-pleasing & perfectionism, set boundaries & accept that nothing is wrong with you.

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My practice is mindfulness-based with a holistic approach: nurturing your mind, body, spirit, & being present with yourself & the world around you. We may explore your childhood, relationships & difficult experiences to help you learn about yourself.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Worth
  • Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Andrew Beecher
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A person who comes to me for therapy is having problems related to their emotions (ie. anxiety, depression); relationships and self esteem issues and whose goal is to work in therapy on developing strategies to deal with these problems.


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A person who comes to me for therapy is having problems related to their emotions (ie. anxiety, depression); relationships and self esteem issues and whose goal is to work in therapy on developing strategies to deal with these problems.

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My approach is eclectic. We will have a conversation together about what is troubling you and I will respond with what I think will help you understand yourself and move forward free of the obstacles that brought you into therapy.

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  • Chronic Pain
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Relationships
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Dr. Fortunate Munhutu
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We work together throughout your treatment and Medication Management, as appropriate, while incorporating Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-Education via Telemedicine or in-office if necessary.


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We work together throughout your treatment and Medication Management, as appropriate, while incorporating Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-Education via Telemedicine or in-office if necessary.

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My philosophy of practice is to pay attention to each patient’s specific needs, context, stressful or traumatic life experiences or circumstances, particular concerns, all of which she approaches with patience, warmth and understanding.

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  • Anxiety Medication
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Rachael Gay
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We will collaborate to identify and work towards the changes you want to see, brainstorm ways to overcome patterns you feel stuck in, and support you in gaining the insight needed for progress. We will identify and celebrate each moment of progress.


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We will collaborate to identify and work towards the changes you want to see, brainstorm ways to overcome patterns you feel stuck in, and support you in gaining the insight needed for progress. We will identify and celebrate each moment of progress.

Something to know about my approach is:

My therapeutic approach is relational, strength-based, and trauma-informed. I bring empathy, humor, and a nonjudgmental approach to the therapy space. I use a holistic perspective to the work that allows for shared exploration.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Body Image
  • Boundaries
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Family Dynamics
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Relationship Distress
  • Sadness
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Health
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Rachael Gay remote and phone therapy in California, Massachusetts
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Leonice de Oliveira Ferreira
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We will explore your past experiences, challenges, and goals to gain insight and perspective. We will develop coping strategies, tools, and skills to help you navigate difficult emotions and situations, fostering personal growth and emotional healing


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We will explore your past experiences, challenges, and goals to gain insight and perspective. We will develop coping strategies, tools, and skills to help you navigate difficult emotions and situations, fostering personal growth and emotional healing

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach to therapy is person-centered, meaning I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients based on empathy, trust, and collaboration. My approach is holistic, client-focused, and goal-oriented.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Black Women
  • Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Empowering Women
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Self Care
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Leonice de Oliveira Ferreira remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts, Texas