I am a licensed psychologist who wears many hats including therapist, speaker, wife, and mother. At the end of our time together, whether in a therapy session or at the end of a workshop, you should be able to say that you invested in your wellness while I served as a guide in that process. The … [Read more...] about Desire Taylor, Psycho-Oncologist, Therapy for Personal Empowerment and Measurable Growth
Psycho-Oncology
Sameera Sachdev, Clinical Psychologist, Addressing Grief and Trauma
From Darkness to Purpose: A Journey of Healing and Helping Healing Beyond the Diagnosis: Trauma-Informed Support for Cancer Patients and Their Families Cancer rarely comes alone when it enters your world. Whether through your diagnosis or that of someone you love, it brings fear, questions, … [Read more...] about Sameera Sachdev, Clinical Psychologist, Addressing Grief and Trauma
Karen Truesdell Bierman PhD, Breast Cancer Survivor, Author, Adult & Child Psychology
I am a licensed Psychologist (practicing 20 years) and two-time breast cancer survivor: Stage I in 2012 and Stage IV in 2022. I published a book in 2020: No More Pink: Finding Your New Normal: A Memoir & Guidebook. Ironically, I switched to the multicolored ribbon in 2022 for metastatic breast … [Read more...] about Karen Truesdell Bierman PhD, Breast Cancer Survivor, Author, Adult & Child Psychology
Mary Mathew MFT, Psychotherapy Services for Individuals, Couples and Families Experiencing the Effects of Cancer
As a cancer survivor myself, I know firsthand how scary the “C” word is. As a result of cancer treatments, oftentimes people develop mild to severe forms of depression, anxiety, “scanxiety,” and post-traumatic stress disorder. Many people experience symptoms during treatment while others are … [Read more...] about Mary Mathew MFT, Psychotherapy Services for Individuals, Couples and Families Experiencing the Effects of Cancer
Brittany Salerno Caulkins Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psycho-Oncologist
I provide therapy and support to individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer. My approach is empathetic and compassionate. I address the anxieties and complex emotions that cancer presents and their loved ones cope with as they try to find peace along their journey. I worked with oncology … [Read more...] about Brittany Salerno Caulkins Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psycho-Oncologist
Robert S. Hoffman MD, FAPS, Psycho-Oncology Counselor, Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Diplomate and Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA Dept. of Bio-behavioral Sciences
Robert S. Hoffman, M.D. completed National Science Foundation Fellowships in microbiology at Syracuse University and forest pathology at Cornell University, was music and movie reviewer, then literary editor of the award winning Union College (NY) Concordiensis newspaper, first French hornist with … [Read more...] about Robert S. Hoffman MD, FAPS, Psycho-Oncology Counselor, Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Diplomate and Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA Dept. of Bio-behavioral Sciences
Psycho-Oncology
Psycho-Oncology offers emotional and supportive care to patients. Psycho-Oncology is a multidisciplinary subspecialty of oncology concerned with the emotional responses of patients, their families, and staff at all stages of disease. It also examines the psychological, social, and … [Read more...] about Psycho-Oncology