Grief Therapists in Washington, DC
Giselle Ruzany
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, BC-DMT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I provide different techniques that facilitate healing from anxiety, depression, trauma, relational ruptures, loss, and low self-esteem.
Thanks for visiting my page. I work from a trauma-informed lens and provide tools for you to understand how you developed and are still evolving as a creative self as you face new challenges, losses, and changes in your life. You are constantly creatively adjusting to a changing environment, and sometimes old coping strategies may need to shift. I am interested in working in the here and now, facilitating your embodied experiences as we co-create a safe space that empowers you to explore what is surfacing.
I provide different techniques that facilitate healing from anxiety, depression, trauma, relational ruptures, loss, and low self-esteem.
Thanks for visiting my page. I work from a trauma-informed lens and provide tools for you to understand how you developed and are still evolving as a creative self as you face new challenges, losses, and changes in your life. You are constantly creatively adjusting to a changing environment, and sometimes old coping strategies may need to shift. I am interested in working in the here and now, facilitating your embodied experiences as we co-create a safe space that empowers you to explore what is surfacing.
My professional expertise centers on supporting clients experiencing increased stress or anxiety due to fertility struggles, pregnancy and postpartum, or grief and loss.
Hi! My name is Haley Lipton, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of HLP Therapy & Support. I'm nonjudgmental, easy to talk to, and love what I do. My clients are intelligent, caring, high-functioning individuals who feel overwhelmed by current life circumstances. In sessions with me you'll find a supportive space to process and better understand your thoughts and feelings, and you'll leave with concrete tools to implement in your daily life.
My professional expertise centers on supporting clients experiencing increased stress or anxiety due to fertility struggles, pregnancy and postpartum, or grief and loss.
Hi! My name is Haley Lipton, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of HLP Therapy & Support. I'm nonjudgmental, easy to talk to, and love what I do. My clients are intelligent, caring, high-functioning individuals who feel overwhelmed by current life circumstances. In sessions with me you'll find a supportive space to process and better understand your thoughts and feelings, and you'll leave with concrete tools to implement in your daily life.
I am a board-certified, Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor specializing in emerging adulthood, grief, sexuality and identity exploration, and anxiety.
I use an integrative approach to help clients explore how their past may be impacting their present, utilizing client-centered tools and insights in the process. In session, I like to lead with an attachment-informed perspective to help clients understand how relationships impact our mental health, and serve as the foundation towards healing.
I am a board-certified, Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor specializing in emerging adulthood, grief, sexuality and identity exploration, and anxiety.
I use an integrative approach to help clients explore how their past may be impacting their present, utilizing client-centered tools and insights in the process. In session, I like to lead with an attachment-informed perspective to help clients understand how relationships impact our mental health, and serve as the foundation towards healing.
My practice is open to individuals seeking psychoanalysis or psychoanalytic psychotherapy with a focus on long-term relational difficulties, identity, sexuality/sexual experiences, generational challenges, meaning in life, creative concerns, and trauma (including early life trauma and war trauma). I also work with experiences arising with aging, meaning in life, chronic illness and the end-of-life concerns. International, immigrant, cross-cultural specialty. I also work with highly achieving individuals seeking to understand patterns in their lives, work, and relationships. Я працюю з українцями з діаспори та новими іммігрантами.
My practice is open to individuals seeking psychoanalysis or psychoanalytic psychotherapy with a focus on long-term relational difficulties, identity, sexuality/sexual experiences, generational challenges, meaning in life, creative concerns, and trauma (including early life trauma and war trauma). I also work with experiences arising with aging, meaning in life, chronic illness and the end-of-life concerns. International, immigrant, cross-cultural specialty. I also work with highly achieving individuals seeking to understand patterns in their lives, work, and relationships. Я працюю з українцями з діаспори та новими іммігрантами.
I am here to support everyone, but work most often with survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, gun violence, grief, and those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Accepting new clients in-person and via Telehealth. I strongly believe everyone deserves access to support in their own way, in their own time. I am a provider who encourages clients to address their concerns and heal in a supportive space. Starting or returning to therapy is brave, and I admire your choice to be here. Sometimes the thing we need most is to be heard, and I am honored that you might choose me to listen.
I am here to support everyone, but work most often with survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, gun violence, grief, and those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Accepting new clients in-person and via Telehealth. I strongly believe everyone deserves access to support in their own way, in their own time. I am a provider who encourages clients to address their concerns and heal in a supportive space. Starting or returning to therapy is brave, and I admire your choice to be here. Sometimes the thing we need most is to be heard, and I am honored that you might choose me to listen.
Most of us are stuck in our heads, struggling with competing ideologies, worldviews, and internalized (usually critical) voices from our past. Using empathetic active listening and body-focused inquiry, I will work with you to create safe space within which to explore who you are and replace confusion with clarity---a body-based "felt sense" of what's true that becomes an increasingly reliable guide for authentic action.
Most of us are stuck in our heads, struggling with competing ideologies, worldviews, and internalized (usually critical) voices from our past. Using empathetic active listening and body-focused inquiry, I will work with you to create safe space within which to explore who you are and replace confusion with clarity---a body-based "felt sense" of what's true that becomes an increasingly reliable guide for authentic action.
I work with all mental health and stress-related issues including life transitions, relationship issues, mood and anxiety disorders, women's issues, and grief.
I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a mindfulness-based behavior therapy that focuses on helping clients live fulfilling and meaningful lives even with the struggles of everyday life. I offer a collaborative approach that helps to guide clients toward their goals through fostering insight and acceptance while also reducing avoidance behaviors. I believe that every person has a natural internal strength that I seek to foster through empowerment. My ultimate goal is to help clients drop the struggle and live a valued life so they can manage the inevitable ups and downs of the human experience on their own.
I work with all mental health and stress-related issues including life transitions, relationship issues, mood and anxiety disorders, women's issues, and grief.
I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a mindfulness-based behavior therapy that focuses on helping clients live fulfilling and meaningful lives even with the struggles of everyday life. I offer a collaborative approach that helps to guide clients toward their goals through fostering insight and acceptance while also reducing avoidance behaviors. I believe that every person has a natural internal strength that I seek to foster through empowerment. My ultimate goal is to help clients drop the struggle and live a valued life so they can manage the inevitable ups and downs of the human experience on their own.
We specialize in anxiety and mood disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, men's and women's issues, relationship issues, career counseling, relationship issues, grief and loss, life transitions, and substance use disorders.
Our mission is to ensure that individuals of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and political and religious affiliation are provided a safe space to receive high quality mental health care.
We utilize a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing to support and empower a diverse client population.
We specialize in anxiety and mood disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, men's and women's issues, relationship issues, career counseling, relationship issues, grief and loss, life transitions, and substance use disorders.
Our mission is to ensure that individuals of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and political and religious affiliation are provided a safe space to receive high quality mental health care.
We utilize a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing to support and empower a diverse client population.
Grief is a natural response to a bereavement or a loss of any kind, but the distress you understandably feel today need not be incapacitating or unnecessarily prolonged.
Losing a loved one - (or a home, or a job, or a relationship) - hurts. It provokes a host of difficult emotions, each of which contributes to that overall experience which we call " grief". Together, we will examine those different emotions and devise effective ways of coping with each of them.
Grief is a natural response to a bereavement or a loss of any kind, but the distress you understandably feel today need not be incapacitating or unnecessarily prolonged.
Losing a loved one - (or a home, or a job, or a relationship) - hurts. It provokes a host of difficult emotions, each of which contributes to that overall experience which we call " grief". Together, we will examine those different emotions and devise effective ways of coping with each of them.
I specialize in grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, and perinatal mental health.
You've fallen through life's trap door. Your loved one died, you survived a traumatic event that won't leave your body, or you became a mother and nothing feels right. Your worst fear came true, and it's shocking that everyone else moves on while your world has crumbled. You're terrified, devastated, and alone. You're caught in patterns you don't recognize—living in constant fear, doubting yourself, repeating unhealthy behaviors. You want to reclaim your life, find solid ground, and learn to live meaningfully despite what happened.
I specialize in grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, and perinatal mental health.
You've fallen through life's trap door. Your loved one died, you survived a traumatic event that won't leave your body, or you became a mother and nothing feels right. Your worst fear came true, and it's shocking that everyone else moves on while your world has crumbled. You're terrified, devastated, and alone. You're caught in patterns you don't recognize—living in constant fear, doubting yourself, repeating unhealthy behaviors. You want to reclaim your life, find solid ground, and learn to live meaningfully despite what happened.
Having worked in many healthcare settings, I am familiar navigating life-changing events and grief.
I specialize in living with illness and/or caregiving, experiencing grief, navigating relationships, dealing with anxiety and coping with unhealed past traumas. These issues can have ripple effects on your relationships, sense of self and perceptions of the world. I know how complex things can get, and I will support you during this process.
Having worked in many healthcare settings, I am familiar navigating life-changing events and grief.
I specialize in living with illness and/or caregiving, experiencing grief, navigating relationships, dealing with anxiety and coping with unhealed past traumas. These issues can have ripple effects on your relationships, sense of self and perceptions of the world. I know how complex things can get, and I will support you during this process.
Individuals of every ethnicity, culture, age, and background go through many life transitions, and as a therapist, Bizu works with clients to grow and examine their strengths in a nurturing, safe, and understanding environment. Whether it’s in their relationships, work, or identity, she helps them navigate their experiences with self-awareness and self-efficacy towards balanced well-being. Clients have expressed challenges with adjustment and anxiety from relocating, to job exploration, to the intersections of who they are, and Bizu supports all with care for the whole person.
Individuals of every ethnicity, culture, age, and background go through many life transitions, and as a therapist, Bizu works with clients to grow and examine their strengths in a nurturing, safe, and understanding environment. Whether it’s in their relationships, work, or identity, she helps them navigate their experiences with self-awareness and self-efficacy towards balanced well-being. Clients have expressed challenges with adjustment and anxiety from relocating, to job exploration, to the intersections of who they are, and Bizu supports all with care for the whole person.
My therapeutic style is rooted in integration, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing to tailor sessions to each client's unique needs. The goal is to create a safe haven where clients can rediscover their authentic selves, fostering vulnerability and transparency that paves the way for transformative change. Let's embark on this journey together toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
My therapeutic style is rooted in integration, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing to tailor sessions to each client's unique needs. The goal is to create a safe haven where clients can rediscover their authentic selves, fostering vulnerability and transparency that paves the way for transformative change. Let's embark on this journey together toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I have extensive experience supporting clients who have experienced grief and trauma.
If life feels overwhelming right now, know that you're not alone. I believe in empowering you through collaborative goal-setting, providing a non-judgmental space, and cultivating renewed hope for the future. My style is warm, welcoming, and direct- everyone is welcome in my practice! It's truly an honor to get to know each client's culture and identity and I find it is a deeply meaningful part of our work together. Our time in therapy will provide you with a trusted place to vent, coping strategies to expand your toolbox, and knowledge of how our minds and bodies are wired to process our world.
I have extensive experience supporting clients who have experienced grief and trauma.
If life feels overwhelming right now, know that you're not alone. I believe in empowering you through collaborative goal-setting, providing a non-judgmental space, and cultivating renewed hope for the future. My style is warm, welcoming, and direct- everyone is welcome in my practice! It's truly an honor to get to know each client's culture and identity and I find it is a deeply meaningful part of our work together. Our time in therapy will provide you with a trusted place to vent, coping strategies to expand your toolbox, and knowledge of how our minds and bodies are wired to process our world.
Modern society requires people to have so many roles, responsibilities, and obligations that they feel fragmented; many develop anxiety, depression, and other emotional problems as a result. I understand how hard it can be to live a life that sustains and honors your values without giving in to 'business as usual,' and I can help you heal the fractures.
Modern society requires people to have so many roles, responsibilities, and obligations that they feel fragmented; many develop anxiety, depression, and other emotional problems as a result. I understand how hard it can be to live a life that sustains and honors your values without giving in to 'business as usual,' and I can help you heal the fractures.
I have over fifteen years of experience ranging from dealing with clients who suffered from loss and grief, family issues, depression, and anxiety. I have worked with the family caregivers population, adolescents, and their parents/guardians and worked with the people affected by illness in a medical setting. My expertise is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; I use this theory to understand my clients' thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. I like to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for my clients; as we work to change the problem, they came needing help. My best qualities are professionalism, friendliest
I have over fifteen years of experience ranging from dealing with clients who suffered from loss and grief, family issues, depression, and anxiety. I have worked with the family caregivers population, adolescents, and their parents/guardians and worked with the people affected by illness in a medical setting. My expertise is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; I use this theory to understand my clients' thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. I like to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for my clients; as we work to change the problem, they came needing help. My best qualities are professionalism, friendliest
I have a special interest in working with women who are seeking support for depression, anxiety, loss, and grief (relationships, miscarriage, death of a loved one), low self-esteem, parenting, establishing healthy boundaries, spiritual issues, and relationships.
My approach is strengths-based, holistic, and collaborative. While we may explore your past experiences, we won't stay there. Our focus will be on your present and future. Our work together will include problem-solving, strategic planning, developing healthy coping skills, and replacing unhelpful thinking patterns.
I have a special interest in working with women who are seeking support for depression, anxiety, loss, and grief (relationships, miscarriage, death of a loved one), low self-esteem, parenting, establishing healthy boundaries, spiritual issues, and relationships.
My approach is strengths-based, holistic, and collaborative. While we may explore your past experiences, we won't stay there. Our focus will be on your present and future. Our work together will include problem-solving, strategic planning, developing healthy coping skills, and replacing unhelpful thinking patterns.
Shame. Disconnection. Relationships. Gen-Z and millennial women who are trying to build a better life for themselves — often while unlearning the perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt that got them this far in the first place. I work with women navigating career transitions, relationship patterns, and the quiet exhaustion of trying to hold it all together.
Shame. Disconnection. Relationships. Gen-Z and millennial women who are trying to build a better life for themselves — often while unlearning the perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt that got them this far in the first place. I work with women navigating career transitions, relationship patterns, and the quiet exhaustion of trying to hold it all together.
I help people work through their underlying grief and face their feelings (sadness, anger, disappointment, yearning, powerlessness) surrounding trauma or loss, enabling them to engage in more free, authentic, satisfying lives.
I provide psychotherapy to adults of all ages, with a special emphasis on therapy with college students and young adults, helping them eliminate unhealthy defense mechanisms and overcoming obstacles to achieving fulfillment in their love and work lives. The therapeutic alliance allows the patient to find their "true self" and become self actualized.
I help people work through their underlying grief and face their feelings (sadness, anger, disappointment, yearning, powerlessness) surrounding trauma or loss, enabling them to engage in more free, authentic, satisfying lives.
I provide psychotherapy to adults of all ages, with a special emphasis on therapy with college students and young adults, helping them eliminate unhealthy defense mechanisms and overcoming obstacles to achieving fulfillment in their love and work lives. The therapeutic alliance allows the patient to find their "true self" and become self actualized.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, or self-doubt while trying to hold everything together for everyone else?
We provide compassionate, inclusive telehealth therapy for adults in NY, DC, VA, VT, and UT. We specialize in anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, and perinatal mental health. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, we help you process difficult experiences, develop coping skills, and create greater emotional balance
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, or self-doubt while trying to hold everything together for everyone else?
We provide compassionate, inclusive telehealth therapy for adults in NY, DC, VA, VT, and UT. We specialize in anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, and perinatal mental health. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, we help you process difficult experiences, develop coping skills, and create greater emotional balance
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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.