Cancer Counseling for Patients and Families Cancer Counseling for Patients and Families
As a survivor of Multiple Myeloma, Peter Rivkees truly understands the significance cancer has in your life. Intimately. And not just your life, but the lives of your family, friends, work colleagues, and relatives. When you are a person with cancer, you look at the world differently. Cancer can strain relationships inside and outside of your family. Grief and the potential for death are not the only items on the list of concerns. Cancer counseling can be an essential piece of your support plan.
We offer counseling to patients, as well as their loved ones, and do our best to make a difficult time manageable. We don’t just discuss feelings about cancer, but about
Depression and anxiety
Changes in employment
Feelings of guilt and loss of control
Financial concerns
Anger and sadness
Physical changes in appearance
Sexual and psychological concerns
These are just some of the issues people with cancer may face, and that many of us do not feel comfortable sharing. But sharing helps.
Peter Rivkees is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Board Certified Coach and Qualified Supervisor with years of combined professional experience as a psychotherapist, executive coach, and business owner. Peter holds advanced degrees in both business and mental health. He obtained summa cum laude ranking with his degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies. He received dual MBA degrees in Finance and Marketing from the University of Hartford while serving as a graduate assistant to the chairman of the marketing department. Peter has an impressive background in psychotherapy, executive coaching, executive search, consulting and business development. His unique blend of psychotherapy and professional experience has focused on serving individuals, families, and the executive population. Peter provides individual, couples and family sessions. He specializes in adolescent and teen counseling, co-occurring disorders, addiction, men’s issues, the high functioning addict, life transitions, communication skills awareness, emotional intelligence, relationship and behavioral concerns.