Counseling Services
Being diagnosed with cancer can feel overwhelming at times. Many patients
and their families need help with coping and can benefit from supportive
counseling. Oncology Clinical Social Workers are available to provide
emotional and practical support during all stages of cancer including
diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment survivorship.
Hoag Family Cancer Institute provides specialized individual, couple and
family counseling, on a short-term basis, free of charge, to its patients
and their support persons.
How counseling can benefit you
- Learn ways to cope with a cancer diagnosis, feel less overwhelmed and more
in control
- Explore the meaning of the cancer experience
- Manage difficult feelings, such as depression and anxiety
- Manage cancer symptoms and treatment side effects, such as pain and fatigue
- Learn how to communicate effectively with the health care team
- Address relationship issues and financial concerns that are causing distress
- Explore options and get feedback about important decisions
- Consider professional or workplace issues and strategies
- Talk about concerns you may have about what comes next after finishing treatment
- Learn how to help your family understand and adjust to changes in routine
as a result of a cancer diagnosis
- Explore and resolve cancer-related sexuality issues
Counseling services are provided by:
Caitlin Glenn Lavranos, LCSW, in Newport Beach
Marie Miao, LCSW, OSW-C, in Irvine
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 949-7-CANCER
(722-6237).