Cancer Patients
Psycho-oncology therapy and emotional support for every stage of your journey
We provide mental health care for cancer patients, their families and caregivers
Forge Health offers integrated and coordinated support that addresses the psychological and emotional aspects of living with cancer. Our psycho-oncology therapy services are available in-person or via telehealth to ensure that care is always accessible.
Mental health is often overlooked in cancer care. By prioritizing the emotional, behavioral, and social faced by individuals and loved ones, our licensed clinicians help improve quality of life and provide strategies for coping with chronic illness (and make cancer more manageable).
How we help
We’re here to help you navigate the emotional roller coaster of cancer no matter where you are in your experience, starting with a diagnosis. Everyone copes differently, and our experienced clinicians will help you find the path that’s right for you.
Understanding your emotions is vital to managing both physical and emotional well-being. Forge Health offers therapy in a compassionate, judgement-free setting and adapts care as your needs evolve.
Everyone’s journey is unique, especially with the ever-changing nature of cancer treatment. That’s why we’re dedicated to offering flexible care that accommodates your evolving schedule. Our clinicians are available both in-person and virtually, so you can engage with them at one of our office locations or virtually from your own home – whichever works best for you.
No matter where you are in your cancer experience, we’re here with professional mental health support—when and where you need it.
For patients
One-on-one counseling to help address anxiety, depression, stress, with emotional responses to cancer (and its treatment). Additional areas of focus include:
- Managing fear, anger, and grief
- Stress reduction and relaxation strategies
- Navigating difficult medical decisions
- Adapting to symptoms such as pain, insomnia, and cancer-related cognitive impairment (“chemobrain”)
- Coping with fatigue and treatment side effects
- Managing changes in body, image and self-esteem
- Improving communication with family, friends, and providers
- Exploring lifestyle changes for improved well-being
- Medication support for co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorders
For caregivers
Individual counseling tailored to the unique emotional demands of caregivers
- Stress management and coping skills (instead of “Supportive therapy for the development of coping skills and stress management”)
- Communication techniques for challenging discussions (instead of “Guidance in developing new communication strategies to better manage difficult conversations”)
- Support in navigating shifting family roles and grief
- Education about caregiving responsibilities (instead of “Education about the caregiving role and how to manage its emotional and physical demands”)
- Referrals to support groups and financial assistance resources