Illinois CancerCare staff is well-equipped to help cancer patients and their loved ones deal with the emotional challenges of a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. We offer counseling services at no cost to all Illinois CancerCare patients with a cancer diagnosis, their caregivers and family members. Counseling sessions are by appointment only and offered in person at the Peoria clinic, online in a secure virtual meeting room or by phone.
Why choose counseling?
- Provide emotional and educational support
- Help manage depression and anxiety
- Reduce stress
- Provide a sense of control
- Improve quality of life and more!
Support Groups
Circle of Support: Weekly cancer support group open to individuals with all cancer types. Caregivers welcome in support of a patient. Meets every Wednesday from 1-3PM at Illinois CancerCare or virtually via Zoom.
Gynecological Cancers Support Group: Open to women who have or have had a gynecological cancer; Caregivers welcome in support of a patient. Meets every Monday from 3:30-5PM via Zoom.
For more information, please contact our Oncology Counselor, Seth Errion, MA, LCPC, CT: 309-243-3461 or counseling@illinoiscancercare.com
GET TO KNOW SETH ERRION, MA, LCPC, CT
What is your background?
I graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I double majored in psychology and sociology. I then went on to get my Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bradley University. After graduating from Bradley, I gained licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and became Certified in Thanatology (CT).
What do you enjoy about counseling in general?
I have always known that I wanted to go into the mental health field to help others. Counseling has afforded me the opportunity to not only help others, but to give back to my community as well. I could not ask for a more meaningful combination as a career.
“Reach out for support. You are not alone in this fight and there are people (including myself) who want to hear your story. Mental health has a big impact on physical health, so it is important to make sure you take care of both during your cancer journey.”
Counseling services are provided on site at Illinois CancerCare: 8940 N. Wood Sage Road I Peoria, IL as well as virtually over the phone.
