Supportive Counseling
Supportive counseling is offered to all patients and their families who are experiencing difficulty coping with the psychological and emotional impact of cancer and cancer treatment. All individual, couple and family counseling sessions are conducted in a private setting where confidentiality can be maintained.
Common reasons people ask for and receive counseling are:
- Adjusting to cancer treatment
- Understanding depression and anxiety
- Learning how to cope with cancer
- Recognizing thoughts and emotions
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Dealing with work-related and financial concerns
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Communicating with family and friends
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Expressing feelings
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Questioning spiritual faith
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Coping with physical changes
If at any time you feel the need to talk directly to a mental health professional, please contact
Robert Gardner, Ph.D., Clinical Mental Health Counselor at
Touro Supportive Cancer Care Center to schedule an appointment.
Robert Gardner, Ph.D.