Online therapy in FL
Every infusion, every scan—support for the journey you’re on
Chemo, radiation, surgery — more than just words.
Getting through cancer treatment is a different experience for everyone. There are so many moving parts, even before you consider the type of cancer. If it’s all new to you, you might only know what you’ve seen on TV or in movies. If you’ve been there before (and too many of us have), you may remember Aunt Jane, Grandpa, or even your best friend who went through it. And you can’t help but ask: “Will it be like that for me?”
Or maybe it’s a different time for you, because you’re already in the thick of it. You know exactly what your personal pattern of highs and lows looks like after each infusion or radiation.
Wherever you are, it feels like so much has changed with your health. And it’s natural to struggle with the fact that other parts of life haven’t. Keeping up at work, helping with homework, making dinner, showing up for your partner — what might have seemed manageable before is overwhelming now.
You can get through this. One step at a time.
WHAT WE’LL DO TOGETHER
How Therapy Can Help:
With cancer, what was true yesterday or today may not be true tomorrow (hello remission). Therapy provides you a space to process the feelings that may arise during this time and the changes that can occur - physical or otherwise.
I’ll also share tools to help you feel more in control of what you can. Together, we’ll explore things like:
Identifying and challenging thoughts, which can look a bit different for people with cancer. Some fears aren’t simply “irrational”—and that’s okay. You’ll learn how to work with these thoughts and find perspectives that help you keep moving forward, even when things feel overwhelming.
Problem-solving for your unique challenges, whether they’re cancer-related or not (because you’re not just your diagnosis).
Managing relationships with family, friends, and your care team by exploring the types of support you need, practicing assertive communication, and learning other skills to strengthen these connections.
Recognizing what you truly value in life and move towards it.
Other coping skills, like mindfulness and how to find your limits when doing your daily activities.
Common topics of discussion:
- Coping with changes in your identity
- How to have those tough conversations with the people you love (kids, partners, & everyone in between)
- Managing the frustration that may come with needing help
- Grief for your health and other aspects of your life (especially fertility)
- Coping with fear about your diagnosis, decisions, or upcoming scans (also called “scanxiety”)
- Adjusting your routine to your new energy levels