Winter can be a particularly hard time for many people. The holidays are over, the days are short, and the darkness seems to linger forever. For those navigating cancer treatment or survivorship, winter can feel even heavier, especially if you’re spending more time indoors due to your treatment. In this post, I want to talk about how to deal with seasonal depression, why winter can impact mental health so strongly, and how tools like light boxes may be helpful during this tim

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love exploring complementary therapies that support healing from the inside out. One practice I’ve recently enjoyed is red light therapy – a treatment that’s gaining popularity for its wide range of potential health benefits. In this post, I’ll share what it is, what some of the reported red light therapy benefits are, and how it might support cancer patients and survivors. What Is Red Light Therapy? Red light therapy uses L

If you’ve been following along for a while, you may know that I'm a big proponent of exploring alternative, complementary therapies to support your healing journey. Today’s post is all about the topic of grounding and cancer, to help you determine if grounding mat therapy might be a good fit for you.  In recent years, grounding (sometimes also called earthing) has gained attention for its potential to support overall wellness. Many people are curious about grounding mats in p

When you’re faced with a cancer diagnosis, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start or how to navigate the journey ahead. Most...

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, the focus understandably falls on the patient. But the journey impacts more than just the...

As a therapist for cancer survivors, I’ve seen how often people assume that counseling is most helpful right after diagnosis or during...