Business Details
Compassionate Cancer Counseling in Arvada
Founded by Melanie Stachelski, a Licensed Professional Counselor and 15-year cancer survivor, Colorado Cancer Counseling provides specialized emotional support and coping strategies for individuals impacted by cancer. Our practice focuses on helping clients navigate the psychological challenges of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship through evidence-based therapies like EMDR and Radical Remission coaching. With over a decade of clinical experience, we offer personalized counseling sessions, both in-person and via telehealth, to address anxiety, trauma, and existential concerns related to cancer.Our approach integrates mindfulness, visualization techniques, and relationship support to foster resilience and post-traumatic growth. We maintain professional affiliations with leading trauma therapy organizations and collaborate with certified health coaches to deliver comprehensive care aligned with current oncological research.
Services
Cancer Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Radical Remission Coaching
Telehealth Sessions
Cancer Skills Clinic
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed therapy specifically tailored for cancer survivors
- Our founder combines professional expertise with lived cancer experience
- Certified Radical Remission coaching integrates proven healing methodologies
- Telehealth sessions provide accessible care for remote patients
- We maintain professional affiliations with leading trauma therapy organizations
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA
- Radical Remission Project
Services
Cancer Counseling
Individual counseling sessions addressing emotional challenges related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our trauma-informed approach helps patients manage anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress through personalized therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies, improving relationships, and finding meaning in the cancer experience while promoting overall psychological well-being.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for cancer-related trauma. This evidence-based treatment helps patients reprocess distressing memories and reduce emotional triggers associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment. Sessions incorporate bilateral stimulation techniques to facilitate neural reprocessing of traumatic experiences while maintaining patient control throughout the therapeutic process.
Radical Remission Coaching
Certified coaching program based on scientifically validated healing factors associated with cancer remission. We guide clients through dietary changes, emotional release techniques, and mindfulness practices proven to support immune function. The program includes personalized action plans integrating ten evidence-based healing strategies while complementing conventional medical treatments.
Cancer Skills Clinic
Four-part educational series covering essential coping skills for cancer patients. Modules include mindfulness training, guided visualization techniques, relationship management strategies, and meaning-making practices. Each session provides practical tools to manage treatment stress, improve quality of life, and foster post-cancer personal growth through structured skill-building activities.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure online counseling sessions accessible from any location. Our HIPAA-compliant platform delivers the same quality care as in-person visits while accommodating treatment schedules and mobility limitations. Virtual sessions maintain therapeutic effectiveness through real-time interaction while providing flexibility for patients undergoing active cancer treatment or living in remote areas.
People
Melanie Stachelski
Cancer Therapist & Founder
Licensed Professional Counselor and 15-year cancer survivor with specialized training in trauma therapy and Radical Remission coaching. Combines clinical expertise with personal experience to help clients navigate cancer's emotional challenges while promoting post-traumatic growth and psychological resilience.
Questions
What types of cancer counseling do you offer?
We provide individual counseling for cancer patients and survivors, EMDR trauma therapy, Radical Remission coaching, and our Cancer Skills Clinic four-part workshop series focusing on mindfulness, visualization, relationships, and meaning-making.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions through our HIPAA-compliant platform for clients who prefer virtual appointments due to treatment schedules, mobility issues, or geographic location.
Do you accept insurance?
We currently operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients receive detailed super bills for potential insurance reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company regarding out-of-network mental health coverage.
What is Radical Remission coaching?
This evidence-based coaching program integrates ten scientifically validated healing factors associated with cancer remission. Sessions focus on dietary changes, emotional release, mindfulness practices, and immune-supporting lifestyle modifications that complement conventional treatments.
How can EMDR help cancer patients?
EMDR therapy helps reprocess traumatic cancer memories and reduce emotional triggers. This evidence-based approach uses bilateral stimulation to facilitate neural reprocessing of distressing experiences while maintaining patient control throughout treatment.
Are you accepting new clients?
We are currently not accepting new clients directly but maintain a referral list of qualified therapists specializing in cancer care. Please contact us for recommendations and referral options.
