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David Karlberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hamburg, NJ 07419  (Online Only)
Maybe you are struggling with emotional issues and relationship problems that don't go away, despite your efforts to change. I understand the feelings this can cause. I believe we will find things to help you to feel better, to change unwanted habits. to be kinder to your self, to feel excited about the day. I have successfully helped clients with persistent and unusual challenges, using an integrated, practical, strength based approach, creating a safe and comfortable environment while helping you to feel better now, and to making positive changes going forward. I will work hard to help you find the relief you are looking for.
Maybe you are struggling with emotional issues and relationship problems that don't go away, despite your efforts to change. I understand the feelings this can cause. I believe we will find things to help you to feel better, to change unwanted habits. to be kinder to your self, to feel excited about the day. I have successfully helped clients with persistent and unusual challenges, using an integrated, practical, strength based approach, creating a safe and comfortable environment while helping you to feel better now, and to making positive changes going forward. I will work hard to help you find the relief you are looking for.
(973) 858-4997 View (973) 858-4997
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W. Shawn Welty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hamburg, NJ 07419
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for taking the time to consider my help as you decide to move forward in your life. I am available for individual consultations with motivated people seeking profound connection and change for their mental health and/or their substance use issues. I currently work with adult and some adolescent clients during the evening hours of the week. I provide a forum for my clients to feel truly heard, and make clear, well-informed decisions in support of committed change towards wellness and recovery.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my help as you decide to move forward in your life. I am available for individual consultations with motivated people seeking profound connection and change for their mental health and/or their substance use issues. I currently work with adult and some adolescent clients during the evening hours of the week. I provide a forum for my clients to feel truly heard, and make clear, well-informed decisions in support of committed change towards wellness and recovery.
(973) 287-3073 View (973) 287-3073

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Grief Therapists

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.