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Outpatient Therapy for Mental Health
Let's focus on your mental health.Mental health issues can cast a shadow on your life. Depression can cloud your days. Anxiety can come on suddenly and overwhelm you.We're here to help you navigate the storm. And bring back the sunshine. We help you emerge stronger than you were before.We know that depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges can also trigger substance use as an effort to self-medicate. We can give you the tools to manage your mental health in a healthy way. Every day.
Adventure Therapy at Luminis Health PathwaysWe use every tool to help you recover and stay strong when you're receiving inpatient substance use treatment at Luminis Health Pathways. Besides being unique and fun, our adventure therapy program offers:Personal motivation through excitement. Our on-site ropes course features more than 20 high and low activities. Plus vertical challenges that include a 45-foot climbing tower and a 12-foot climbing wall.A chance for reflection. Adventure therapy offers a respite from the chaos of daily life. It takes place on our tranquil Pathways campus, nestled in a beautiful, wooded area just outside Annapolis.Expert staff. You'll be in good, safe hands during your adventure therapy. Our staff is specially trained to work with those recovering from substance use.
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Adventure Therapy
Dare to Believe in YourselfTrust — in yourself and others — plays a big part in recovery from substance use. Adventure therapy challenges you to regain the trust you've lost. It confirms your ability to handle whatever the future holds. What is Adventure Therapy?Adventure therapy is a form of behavioral psychotherapy that uses team-based exercises and daring obstacle courses to teach you to believe in yourself.Activities like walking a rope bridge high in a tree canopy test your motivation and commitment.Set outdoors, adventure therapy is a full sensory experience. It taps into the stress-relieving power of nature. And taps into helping you make behavior changes critical to your healing process.You're safe every step of the way. Your harness protects you from falling, but you still must have the determination to walk across that bridge to get to the other side."If I can do that, I can do anything." That's a typical feeling after completing adventure therapy.
Why Choose Luminis Health for Brain and Spine Cancer Care?Brain and spinal cord cancers require specialized treatment and follow-up. You can trust the medical team at the DeCesaris Cancer Institute to be with you every step of the way. We're the best choice for brain and spine cancer care because of our team approach to care and:Our nurse navigators understand your disease. Our nurse navigators specialize in helping people with brain or spinal cord cancer. Your nurse navigator helps support, guide and advocate for you. A navigator helps you communicate with your doctors and interpret complex care plans.Our neurosurgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists are specialists. You'll have a medical team with advanced training and experience in treating all types of brain and spinal cord cancers. We'll come up with a personalized treatment plan for you.Our social work team. We can help you with the financial and emotional stressors you may experience.We offer genetic counseling. Most brain and spinal cord tumors have no known cause, but there are a few rare genetic disorders that put you at higher risk for brain or spinal cord cancer.Cancer support services to help your well-being. Cancer is a major life event. If you or a loved one has cancer, we're here to help you every step of the way. We offer many different services and resources designed to fit your needs and give you a better, more comfortable experience.We offer physical therapy to help you recover. Getting your balance and coordination back after treatment is easier with our physical therapists by your side.
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Brain and Spine Cancers
Finding out you have cancer in your brain or spine is unsettling. Rest assured that the team at Luminis Health is here for you — before, during and after your diagnosis and treatment.What Are Brain and Spine Tumors?Brain and spinal cord (also known as central nervous system) tumors can be benign or malignant.Tumors that start in the brain or spinal cord are termed primary brain or spinal cord tumors. If they start in another part of the body and spread to the brain or spinal cord, they are called metastatic or secondary to the brain or spinal cord.Brain tumor treatment options depend on the type of brain tumor you have, as well as its size and location.
At the Forefront of Cancer CareAt Luminis Health, we don't just treat the cancer — we treat the whole person. If you're diagnosed with a leukemia or other blood or bone marrow cancer, we offer:Experienced oncologists. Our blood and bone marrow cancer specialists are at the forefront of today's research and technology.State-of-the-art treatment. The Blood Cancer Program offers the latest in diagnosis and treatment options.Nurse navigators. A cancer diagnosis frightens and confuses many. Our nurse navigators help you step-by-step through the process and connect you with the resources you need.Cancer support services to help your well-being. Cancer is a major life event. If you or a loved one has cancer, we're here to help you every step of the way. We offer many different services and resources designed to fit your needs and give you a better, more comfortable experience.
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Blood and Bone Marrow Cancer
We treat all types of blood and bone marrow cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. And we treat you where you are most comfortable, near home and loved ones.Types of Blood and Bone Marrow CancersBlood cancer occurs when the bone marrow makes immature blood cells at a very fast rate. When this happens, the body loses its ability to fight infection, carry oxygen and stop bleeding. Because of this, blood cancer can become very serious, very fast.If you have a blood cancer diagnosis it's important to receive care from a doctor who specializes in diseases of the blood (called a hematologist). A hematologist has expert knowledge and ready access to sophisticated medical technology.Blood cancers can be divided into three categories called:
Why Choose Luminis Health for Breast Cancer Treatment?We are breast cancer specialists. Nearly a third of the cancers we treat at Luminis Health are breast cancers. We offer:A variety of treatment options. The most aggressive treatment plan isn't necessarily the best one for you. Our team meets with you to discuss all your options and develops a comprehensive treatment plan specifically for you.A highly experienced team of specialists. Our surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and other medical staff are experts on breast cancer.A one-stop shop. Everything you need for breast care — from screening and diagnostic tests to treatment — is in one place. It's the convenience you need.The latest in breast cancer research. We're at the forefront of technology when it comes to diagnosing and treating breast cancer. Plus you'll have access to clinical trials at the Luminis Health Research Institute.A surgical education class for the newly diagnosed. Our Gear Up educators give you an overview of what to expect and answer all your questions.Cancer support services to help your well-being. Cancer is a major life event. If you or a loved one has cancer, we're here to help you every step of the way. We offer many different services and resources designed to fit your needs and give you a better, more comfortable experience.
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Breast Cancer
One in eight women receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. The older you are, the greater your chances of developing breast cancer.What Is Breast Cancer?Breast cancer starts when abnormal cells in the breast grow out of control. They form tumors that can invade surrounding tissues and even spread to other parts of the body. But treatment — especially if we catch the disease early — is very successful. The five-year survival rate for breast cancer is more than 95%.