Find Family Counseling & Caregiver Support Centers
Directory of licensed family therapists, psycho-oncology clinics, caregiver respite programs, and youth bereavement support networks.
Overview
A cancer diagnosis fundamentally impacts the entire family ecosystem. Specialized cancer family counseling centers provide structured family therapy, caregiver burnout interventions, age-appropriate guidance for children and adolescents, and grief processing with licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT) and clinical oncology social workers.
National Family Counseling & Psychosocial Networks
| Organization / Network |
Target Group |
Core Clinical Services |
Contact & Access |
| CancerCare Family Support Program |
Spouses, partners, children, and adult caregivers |
Free licensed oncology social work counseling, teletherapy, caregiver support groups, and childcare relief grants. |
(800) 813-HOPE | cancercare.org |
| Cancer Support Community (CSC / Gilda's Club) |
Whole family unit & pediatric cohorts |
In-person and virtual family retreats, "Frankly Speaking About Cancer" educational workshops, youth support circles. |
(888) 793-9355 | cancersupportcommunity.org |
| Camp Kesem & Kesem Hope |
Children (ages 6-18) with a parent facing cancer |
Year-round peer community support, free summer camp experiences, and developmental resilience workshops. |
kesem.org |
| Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) |
Primary family and informal caregivers |
Care navigation, respite care voucher programs, legal planning assistance, and stress-reduction counseling. |
(800) 445-8106 | caregiver.org |
| The Dougy Center (National Grief Center) |
Children, teens, and young adults grieving illness |
Peer support groups, parent guidance consultations, and age-appropriate cancer literature. |
(503) 775-5683 | dougy.org |
Key Counseling Focus Areas
- Communicating with Children: Structured guidance on explaining diagnoses, staging, and physical changes (alopecia, surgery, fatigue) without inducing trauma.
- Couples & Intimacy Therapy: Navigating relationship strains, shifts in household roles, caregiving burden, and changes in physical intimacy.
- Caregiver Fatigue & Depression: Implementing cognitive behavioral strategies to alleviate chronic hypervigilance, guilt, and emotional exhaustion.
