Individual and Family Counseling
Individual and Family Counseling
A cancer diagnosis can be a devastating event for some people, a life-changing event for others and a time for reflecting and processing for all involved. Many newly diagnosed people have family and friends who are concerned and step in to help and support; this can be helpful but also may be overwhelming as the person begins to process and understand how their lives have changed and what the future looks like with possible surgeries and treatment protocols.
It can be of tremendous benefit to have a trained professional counselor to help put the cancer diagnosis and the overwhelming feelings and concerns into perspective. While family and friends are vital at this time, it is of benefit to have an impartial observer to talk with and share concerns that may be too scary to talk with family and friends about. Often the newly diagnosed person finds themselves protecting others from the concerns they too are experiencing.
It is the goal of Wellness House to make the cancer journey as tolerable as possible for all involved. With trained and licensed professionals available to support the individual and family through support groups and individual support, the journey can be tolerable and even a positive growth experience. Though no one would choose cancer as a way to be introspective, self-aware, and develop a deeper understanding of the meaning of life; these are benefits that a person and family experiencing cancer can realize with support of a caring empathic listener.
Wellness House offers individual counseling and support groups for the cancer patient as well as caregivers and family members. Cancer in a family can be a very difficult time for children. Wellness House counselors can support parents in how to talk with their children about cancer a well as offering support groups for children of all ages.
Format: |
Members; individual & family (30 - 50 min) sessions |
Practitioners: |
Marcia S. Harrison: Licensed Counselor, Healing Touch Certified Practitioner:A graduate of Mary Washington and a BA in sociology from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, with a Masters in Mental Health. Marcia is on staff of the Emergency Department of Anne Arundel Medical Center, where she evaluates patients with psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Sally Sellman: Licensed Counselor, Healing Touch Certified Practitioner. Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in Guidance and Counseling from Loyola College. In 2011, she became a certified HT practitioner. She also has worked in private practice as a Professional Counselor for over 7 years and for 5 years, she was a Group Facilitator for Children. Sally gives freely of her time to Wellness House. Pam Lowe: Licensed Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Master's degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University and a B.S. degree in Psychology from Frostburg State University. She has over ten years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples and families. Pam employs a holistic and integrated approach. At present, she is in private practice in Annapolis and volunteers her time at Wellness House. Jack Tawil: Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Master of Social Work Degree from Catholic University in Washington D.C. and a Master of Science Degree from Central Washington University in Washington State. Jack completed four years of post-graduate training in psychotherapy from the Washington School of Psychiatry in Washington, D.C. Clinical Affiliate at George Washington Counseling Center. He has worked in mental health clinics across the Washington-Baltimore region and offers a focused, active and compassionate style of therapy. Mary Ann Bleeke: Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Master of Social Work Degree from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Darlene Goatley: Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
Our Services
All Services are FREE, open to anyone who has been affected by cancer, and funded by volunteer support and donations.