Business Details
26 Years
experience
Free Cancer Counseling Services in Brea, CA
Founded in 2000, Center For Cancer Counseling is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, compassionate mental health support for cancer patients, families, and caregivers. Our mission focuses on addressing the emotional, psychological, and lifestyle challenges accompanying cancer diagnoses through personalized counseling services. With bilingual support in English and Spanish, we offer in-person and telehealth sessions across California, prioritizing accessibility for underserved communities.Our team of licensed clinicians, many with personal cancer experience, empowers clients to navigate treatment impacts, rebuild relationships, and maintain quality of life. We operate entirely on donations, ensuring financial barriers do not prevent access to critical emotional support during cancer journeys.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Support
Telehealth Sessions
Grief Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Free licensed therapy for cancer patients and families
- Bilingual counseling in English and Spanish
- Telehealth services available statewide in California
- Clinicians with personal cancer experience
- Personalized support for emotional and psychological challenges
Services
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions address emotional challenges from cancer diagnoses. Our licensed therapists help patients process fear, anxiety, and treatment impacts while developing coping strategies. Sessions adapt to each client's unique needs through personalized treatment plans.
Couples Counseling
Guided therapy sessions improve communication between partners facing cancer. We help couples navigate changing dynamics, emotional stress, and practical challenges while strengthening relational bonds during treatment and recovery phases.
Family Support
Specialized counseling addresses family-wide impacts of cancer. Our clinicians facilitate open dialogue about treatment effects, role changes, and emotional needs while creating supportive home environments for patients and loved ones.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure online therapy sessions provide statewide access to cancer counseling. This service removes geographic barriers while maintaining confidentiality and therapeutic effectiveness through HIPAA-compliant video platforms for California residents.
Grief Counseling
Specialized therapy addresses bereavement challenges following cancer loss. Our counselors help individuals and families process complicated grief, develop coping mechanisms, and navigate emotional recovery after patient deaths.
People
Dr. Frances Baumgarten
Co-Founder
Cancer survivor and licensed psychologist with 30+ years of oncology counseling experience. Developed Fran's Place mission to address emotional needs of cancer patients and families through free therapy services.
Alexia Holovatyk
Clinician
Ph.D. holder in clinical psychology with specialization in cancer patient mental health. Provides evidence-based therapy while integrating personal experience supporting family members through cancer journeys.
Questions
What services does Fran's Place offer?
We provide free individual, couples, family, and grief counseling for cancer patients, families, and caregivers in English and Spanish.
Are services available outside Southern California?
Yes, our telehealth platform offers counseling statewide across California.
Is there a cost for counseling?
All services are provided at no charge through donor support and grants.
Can caregivers receive counseling?
Yes, we offer specialized support for caregivers and family members.
How is Fran's Place funded?
We rely entirely on donations, grants, and fundraising events to sustain our free services.
