Support for Breast Cancer

What did you say?

“You have breast cancer.”

You thought your world was chaotic enough when a doctor had the nerve to say these terrifying words to you. You can’t believe what he said and would like to stuff the words back where they came from.

What you are hearing can’t be true. Dealing with this problem can’t be your life! It all comes screeching to a halt. Everything feels turned upside down, and you feel like you are falling apart at the seams. “How could this happen?”

Suddenly, your life becomes a long series of doctor’s appointments with challenging things to hear and too many major decisions to make. It is the most overwhelmed and alone you have ever felt, even though you may be surrounded by many.

Everyone has feelings and opinions about what you should do, and you sometimes hold your tongue, not wanting to upset other people with your real feelings. No one can understand what this is like for you. Will this nightmare of treatment options, poking, prodding, and doing things that make you feel sick so you can get better ever end?

Here is a place where you can say anything.

What would it feel like to have an hour or more a week to say anything you think and feel and unload it in a safe, compassionate space just for you? What would it feel like to give yourself the gift of support and calm in a raging storm?

Coming to therapy can be a place you can breathe in a nonjudgmental space to explore your wants and needs. Maybe you need help setting boundaries with others, or perhaps you need to learn ways to stay calm in the face of crippling fear.

You might need to shout, yell, cry, and have someone to listen. Or perhaps you need to talk through big life decisions. Maybe it’s about telling your kids or other loved ones. Whatever you need, I am here to help you through this time that feels so unknown.

You might wonder, “How can I do therapy now?”

There are so many appointments to attend after diagnosis. How do you possibly add another one?

Treatment options to get better don’t always make people feel good, which can be another barrier to getting support.

Telehealth has become a fantastic solution for those who need an easy and convenient way to meet with a therapist. If you have chosen treatment and are in the midst of chemotherapy, radiation, or other things that don’t make you feel well, you can still get the support and help you deserve.

All you need is to be present at a computer or device with a screen and WiFi. You can even lie down in a bed or on the sofa and still be able to participate.

Let me hold a space for you to feel seen, heard, and supported. Ready for support? Contact me today.