Business Details
5 Years
experience
Specialized Mental Health Therapy for Medical Challenges
At Beyond-Coping, we specialize in addressing the psychological impact of physical health conditions, offering tailored psychotherapy for patients, caregivers, and families navigating diagnoses, treatment challenges, and end-of-life transitions. Our clinicians combine deep medical understanding with emotional expertise, having personally experienced cancer or cared for loved ones through life-threatening illnesses. We prioritize collaboration with medical providers to ensure holistic care, addressing body-image changes, chronic pain, infertility, and caregiver stress.With offices across Northern California and teletherapy options, our team provides flexible support for individuals and families at every stage of their health journey. Our approach emphasizes long-term healing, with sessions ranging from short-term interventions to ongoing wellness programs. We maintain curated resource lists for cancer patients and advocate for integrative care models that recognize the mind-body connection. Our mission remains focused on transforming coping mechanisms into pathways for acceptance, resilience, and personal growth.
Services
Psychotherapy
Teletherapy
Caregiver Support
End-of-Life Counseling
Medical Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- Our team has personal experience with cancer and caregiving
- We collaborate directly with medical providers for integrated care
- Offer both in-person and teletherapy sessions for flexibility
- Specialize in body-image changes and chronic pain psychology
- Provide resources specifically curated for cancer patients
What people say
Compassionate professionals
Cancer-specific knowledge
Caregiver support programs
Personalized approach
Transformative experience
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services address emotional challenges stemming from medical diagnoses. We help patients process grief, anxiety, and identity changes through evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies while maintaining continuity of care with medical providers. This service benefits individuals facing chronic illness, treatment decisions, or end-of-life transitions.
Teletherapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions provide accessible mental health support for Northern California residents. This service accommodates clients with mobility limitations or those undergoing active treatment. Teletherapy maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits while offering greater scheduling flexibility for busy caregivers and patients.
Caregiver Support
Specialized programs address caregiver burnout and family dynamics during medical crises. We help loved ones navigate emotional stress while maintaining their own well-being. This service includes consultation sessions to improve communication between caregivers, patients, and medical teams during prolonged treatment periods.
End-of-Life Counseling
Compassionate support for patients and families facing terminal diagnoses. We help process complex emotions while respecting individual values and cultural backgrounds. This service focuses on maintaining dignity through decision-making processes and preparing for life transitions with emotional clarity.
Medical Consultation
We offer consultation services to medical professionals seeking psychological insights for complex cases. This includes strategies for managing patient emotional distress and family communication challenges. Our goal is to enhance treatment compliance through integrated mind-body care approaches.
People
Wendy von Wiederhold
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. von Wiederhold specializes in oncology psychology with personal experience as both patient and caregiver. She focuses on helping couples navigate relationship changes during cancer treatment.
Molly Saeger
Marriage and Family Therapist
Molly specializes in fertility counseling and pregnancy-related mental health challenges. Her work addresses the emotional impact of repeated pregnancy loss and infertility treatments.
Amy Wilner
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Wilner focuses on adolescent psychology within medical contexts. She has extensive experience supporting teens undergoing cancer treatment and their families.
Natalie Compagni Portis
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Compagni Portis specializes in postpartum mental health and perinatal mood disorders. She provides support for mothers navigating medical challenges during pregnancy or after childbirth.
Questions
What types of medical conditions do you specialize in?
We focus on oncology, chronic pain, infertility, post-transplant care, and other life-altering diagnoses.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide secure teletherapy options for clients across California.
How do you work with medical providers?
We collaborate with physicians through consultation to ensure coordinated care for complex cases.
What support exists for caregivers?
We offer specialized counseling and consultation sessions to address caregiver stress and family dynamics.
Are your services covered by insurance?
We accept select insurance plans - contact our office for specific verification of benefits.
