Mental Health Coaches

We know there are many options when it comes to cancer resources. Below is our current list of preferred coaching providers.

Ann Ramsdell

Ann Ramsdell, Ph.D. (she/her) is a master-certified life coach, educator, and biomedical scientist. A proverbial outside-the-box thinker, Ann draws upon 20 years of personal and professional experience as both a breast cancer survivor and a medical school & women’s and gender studies professor to offer exciting - and oftentimes unexpected - perspectives on health and disease. Ann is passionate about helping women navigate life challenges. Through her innovative life coaching programs, retreats, and speaking engagements, Ann educates, empowers, and inspires women around the world to take charge of their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In 2021, Ann was awarded a patent based on her breast cancer research, and has been featured in multiple print and broadcast media, including 2015 TEDxColumbiaSC, Hollings Cancer Center Changing What’s Possible campaign, and Quanta Magazine. Ann is thrilled to be a spokesperson in the 2023 Metavivor #ThisIsMBC IMAGINE project.

Learn more about Ann HERE.

Kathy Washburn

Kathy Washburn is a cancer survivor and life coach who works with individuals who are currently navigating life’s most challenging transitions. She understands that cancer changes our lives and that being alive is much more than being cured.  In this second career, her education and interest in positive psychology, post-traumatic growth, and narrative therapy combine to form her unique approach to personal and professional coaching. She gives science legs in her design of evidence-based exercises and practices that help participants re-integrate into life through the healing portals of post traumatic growth inviting them to rebuild and reconnect physically, emotionally, and psychologically in the after of cancer.  During her own cancer journey, Kathy identified a severe gap in out-patient needs and has since founded Carved by CancerTM – a support network for cancer survivors.

Learn more about Kathy HERE.

Laura Lummer

Laura Lummer has more than 15 years of experience as a wellness professional. Laura has expertly combined her lived experiences of two breast cancer diagnoses with her certifications as a Metabolic Terrain Advocate and a Life, Health, and Nutrition coach. Her commitment to the wellness of breast cancer survivors extend beyond just their physical health. Through her “Better Than Before Breast Cancer” Podcast, and her “Four Pillars of Breast Cancer Recovery” framework, Laura has become a voice of hope and empowerment for women around the world. Laura’s coaching philosophy is rooted in the power of self-compassion. She believes that true healing and transformation start by learning to love and care for yourself while you go through the tough process of recreating life after a cancer diagnosis. Laura’s approach includes physical health aspects like diet and exercise and dives deep into nurturing the soul, mending the heart, and reigniting self-confidence in survivors. Laura offers more than just professional guidance; she offers partnership and understanding. Recognizing the uniqueness in each survivor’s journey, she also acknowledges the shared resilience that binds them all. Her authentic empathy, rooted in personal experience, sets her apart. She’ll help tailor a journey that prioritizes your needs and champions your wellbeing so you can reclaim your vitality and embrace a fuller, healthier life.

Learn more about Laura HERE.

Melissa Eppard

Melissa Eppard is a certified Life Coach and breast cancer thriver. She loves to support women in building resilience, managing stress, and making peace with their bodies. Her mission is to help women own their confidence and “take sexy back” after cancer! Melissa uses guided visualization, mindfulness tools, embodiment practices, and EFT Tapping to empower her clients. She lives and works in Kingston, NY and offers long distance sessions as well.

Learn more about Melissa HERE.

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