My name is Patricia DeBruhl, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with a doctorate in Behavioral Health. I have a passion for working with oncology patients and families to improve quality of life from diagnosis forward. For the last 15 years, my primary goal has been to help my clients find treatment less frightening and more “do-able”.
When I was 21, my father died of cancer. This was a time when it was taboo to say the word “cancer” aloud, much less talk about it. After completing my master’s degree from ASU and being hired by Banner Health, it has been my singular goal to provide clients the support I didn’t have then.
There is no singular path forward for those with cancer. Each person’s diagnosis is a unique. Your recovery relies upon your commitment to your treatment plan and your ability to adhere to it as well as the body’s response to treatment. It requires management of the physical challenges of treatment, as well as the psychological and emotional challenges. I remain dedicated to helping you find the strength to manage those challenges as you work through your treatment plan and achieve your best life moving forward.
