Grief Therapists in Hockessin, DE

Looking for the "right" therapist can be a daunting task. It might be helpful to know, I felt it was necessary to first earn the right to accompany others on their personal psychological journeys by embarking on the same psychological journey, on which, I would be inviting and accompanying my clients. In addition to my formal education, it is by continuing on my own therapeutic journey, that has afforded me a deep comfort level, degree of understanding and respect of this process, regardless of what in particular finds you seeking support. Additionally, I am a holistic practitioner, using both eastern/western approaches.

We are hurt in relationships with ourselves and others. We are also healed in relationships. Are your struggling with depression, substance or behavioral addiction, or the negative affects of another's addiction? Is your marriage difficult? Are you grieving a death , separation or divorce? Is a recent medical diagnosis or chronic illness more than you can manage? Through a relationship with a supportive counselor, life's challenges can become opportunities for psychological and spiritual growth. I would be privileged to be your guide and companion along the path to a fuller, more joyful relationship with yourself and others.

All of us experience times in our lives when a little help is needed. Perhaps now, it is a period of time in your life that is emotionally difficult, a death or loss you are grieving, struggles with depression or anxiety, problematic relationships, or just want to work on personal growth. Perhaps you need a sympathetic, nonjudgmental ear with someone whom you can trust. I hope you can find that person in me.

Staff at Integrative Psychology Group, LLC provide a supportive, collaborative and compassionate approach that will empower and support you in dealing with your unique circumstances. A developmental perspective helps us know where to start. We work with you to understand the relationship between your challenges, emotions, learning and behavior. Are there areas in your life that you are struggling to understand? Have you experienced a death or loss , or have you been diagnosed with a terminal illness? Are your relationships in jeopardy or your family in turmoil? Or maybe you are trying to figure out why you, or your child, are having trouble learning, or maintaining attention. Do you need help with parenting and behavioral management of your child? Do you, or your child, need to be evaluated for ADHD, or a learning disability? Whatever the situation may be, we are here to help. Therapeutic goals are established to address your individual needs; and treatment is both person centered and evidence based. For families dealing with the educational needs of their children, comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosis give you the answers you need. Please contact us, we are committed to helping individuals, children, adolescents, adults and families with special needs.

By exploring your options for compassionate mental health care, you are one step closer on your path towards healing. That takes courage, and can help you on your journey! We specialize in working with those who are struggling with all kinds of losses, but ALSO those with other mental health and relationship difficulties. We experience a sense of loss when someone or something, very dear to us, has been taken from our lives. In spite of what you may have learned, there is no one right way to feel, or to grieve! We experience different types of losses throughout our lives - and we know that every person's grief is unique

"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life." - Shannon L. Alder No one has all the answers. Everyone struggles. And, no one is perfect. There are so many things that make life complicated and difficult: relationships with family and friends, romantic partnerships, career aspirations, societal expectations, and most universally, grief and loss . Losses come in all forms - hope, material, financial, future plans, pets, and loved ones. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, it is just as important as any other.

I am the owner of a group practice; the Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy. We recognize that all of us experience times in our lives when a little help is needed. Perhaps now, it is a period of time in your life that is emotionally difficult, a death or loss you are grieving, struggles with depression or anxiety, problematic relationships, or just want to work on personal growth. Perhaps you need a sympathetic, nonjudgmental ear with someone whom you can trust. We hope you can find that person with us. We serve all ages, couples, families, and groups with a wide variety of emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual struggles.

I welcome clients who are grappling with grief , life transitions, identity explorations, and issues of meaning and purpose. Much of my experience has been assisting students with the adjustment into and out of college and graduate school. I also have experience working with people who are navigating the challenges of mid-life and/or transitions into older adulthood. A particular interest of mine is the adjustment to parenthood. I aim to help clients face both the losses and opportunities that transitions hold, in order to deepen their ability to be fully present to their life. My goal is to help build resilience and joy.

My private assessment practice, Hope Assessments, was designed to provide psychological, psychoeducational, and school-based neuropsychological evaluations. I am able to provide these services either in office, in the client's home, or in some cases, remotely. I am also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. At The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy, I work with adults who are struggling to move past traumatic experiences or loss of loved ones.

Counselors often say, "we meet you where you are" but that is not always true. We often expect you to fit into our schedule and come to our location. Transitions4Life offers flexible and discreet therapeutic services that include face to face (mobile therapy), video chat, text, or email for clients in PA, MA, and DE. This is geared to busy professionals, families with children, those who travel, or those who just don't want go to an office to see a professional, that need time and space to process new life transitions: career, family, health and of course, relationships.

My approach to therapy is individualized and conversational, aimed at developing a respectful atmosphere in which troubling feelings, thoughts, and actions can be shared, reconsidered, and understood from a new perspective, hopefully with a sense of expanded choice, options, and decisions. Whether and how to change oneself can be explored from a pragmatic, step-by-step framework to a more abstract and emotional level. Usually both emotion and action come into play in any attempt to improve the quality of one's life and depend in part upon a personal connection between my client and myself that encourages effort and hopefulness.

I look forward to providing counseling and therapy services to adult populations, particularly those interested in making a significant change in order to fully embrace their life. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse, anxiety, depression, emotional management, grief and loss , relationship issues, trauma, and other life challenges.

I understand how hard it is to sort through a list of names to find someone with whom you are comfortable talking. Clients often tell me that they felt at ease in our first phone contact. I love what I do; helping individuals and families understand and learn healthy ways to cope with issues like depression, anxiety, troubled relationships, & loss , and to make lasting changes in their personal lives. So many people feel overwhelmed and don't know where or how to start and it can be as simple as calling to set up the first appointment.

There are many reasons for seeking therapy, which is why I take an eclectic approach with my clients, who have a wide range of mental health concerns. I utilize a client-centered, humanistic lens and use techniques appropriate for each individual. Together we’ll collaborate to discover the best approach – which may include psychodynamic, interpersonal, trauma-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Complicated Grief Therapy, and Mindfulness, for example, or a combination.

Michael graduated from Bryn Mawr College with a Masters in Social Work, and employed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for past 26 years. He provides therapy to individuals, couples, families. Michael engages each client in identifying his/her need and discovering a better path forward.

My approach to therapy is first to fully understand your difficulties and then work with you to find the best ways to make changes that promote growth and personal fulfillment. I believe that it is crucial for you to feel that therapy is a safe space where together we can explore, examine, and be curious about your experiences and your relationships with other people. In my years of practicing, I have found that many distressing symptoms (such as anxiety and depression) often disappear when people have the opportunity to look closely at their relationships with others.

As Therapist and Life Coach, I am integrally connected to the burgeoning Science of Positive Psychology, which is the scientific study of what enables people and communities to thrive. My approach emphasizes the uniqueness and potential of each individual. I dwell in the possibility for positive change. I am committed to the use of tools which make it possible for you to recognize, appreciate and utilize your signature character strengths (you at your best) to assist you with any perceived problems, limitations and areas of healing, thereby opening the door for you to set your intention toward the realm of your possibility.

Life Can Be Difficult. Let Me Help. I understand that life can become difficult and stressful. And certain situations can be overwhelming. I am here to start you on the path to owning your success. Through questioning, discussing, goal setting and counseling, we will work together to assess your business or personal issue and work to resolve it. The road to owning your success takes dedication, hard work, education and change. I will help you experience success in dealing with personal issues, professional problems, relationship conflicts, disaster and trauma, and corporate mishaps.

Do you find yourself making a list of people you care about, only to find your name not on it? Maybe in the course of caring for others and being their "shoulder to cry on", you take their problems to heart, to try and lighten their load. A focus on their problems ensue, but before you know it, you're always tense, not giving your all at work or at home. You just want to go back to your "normal life", but find it difficult, almost impossible to do so.

In my practice, I look to build a strong and trusting rapport with clients. We are then able to work together on identifying potential sources of life stressors as well as strengths. In exploring these areas, clients are then able to identify and modify previous patterns of behavior in order to achieve their full potential personally, academically, and/or vocationally.