Grief Therapists in 14618
I provide individual psychotherapy to adults age 21 and over. My interests and expertise center around enhancing self-awareness, self-regard, confidence, and assertiveness; exploring and directly experiencing difficult or painful feelings, and increasing the capacity to accept, understand, and work them through; improving troubled relationships, including fears about, and barriers to, deeper emotional closeness; clarifying what one most fundamentally values and wants in life, and creates and finds meaning; working with loss, grief, and mourning; and managing stress and anxiety, drawing on mindfulness approaches when appropriate.
I provide individual psychotherapy to adults age 21 and over. My interests and expertise center around enhancing self-awareness, self-regard, confidence, and assertiveness; exploring and directly experiencing difficult or painful feelings, and increasing the capacity to accept, understand, and work them through; improving troubled relationships, including fears about, and barriers to, deeper emotional closeness; clarifying what one most fundamentally values and wants in life, and creates and finds meaning; working with loss, grief, and mourning; and managing stress and anxiety, drawing on mindfulness approaches when appropriate.
Anne Lenox
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CEAP, EFT-INT
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Waitlist for new clients
Specific areas of interest: depression, anxiety, grief/ loss, death/dying, trauma, abuse, chronic medical conditions, caregivers of medically compromised persons, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+, first responders, mindfulness, developing intuition, stress, energy psychology, self-empowerment.
Helping you to heal, grow and achieve your highest possible potential is my focus. If you are interested in doing the work of reflection to gain insight and change patterns then I may be a good fit for you. I am committed to your health and success in moving forward. Intuition, empathy, collaboration, humor and genuine compassion are the strengths I have from 25+ years in practice. I utilize an eclectic approach including: insight oriented, developmental, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, supportive therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). I am only able to see clients in New York State.
Specific areas of interest: depression, anxiety, grief/ loss, death/dying, trauma, abuse, chronic medical conditions, caregivers of medically compromised persons, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+, first responders, mindfulness, developing intuition, stress, energy psychology, self-empowerment.
Helping you to heal, grow and achieve your highest possible potential is my focus. If you are interested in doing the work of reflection to gain insight and change patterns then I may be a good fit for you. I am committed to your health and success in moving forward. Intuition, empathy, collaboration, humor and genuine compassion are the strengths I have from 25+ years in practice. I utilize an eclectic approach including: insight oriented, developmental, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, supportive therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). I am only able to see clients in New York State.
Working with individuals and couples, I specialize in life transitions, both personal and professional, trauma, identity issues, end-of-life concerns, grief, loss, sexual abuse, and adverse early life experiences.
My practice is a testament to the belief that every individual has the strength to navigate life's transitions and emerge with a deeper understanding of themselves and their unique path forward. I am committed to joining my clients on their journey with empathy, openness, professionalism, and care. The truth is simple. The most crucial growth happens when you realize you have a choice. I aim to guide you through a collaborative and solution-focused therapeutic process, empowering you to adapt to life's changes in pursuit of your goals for wellness and a life that feels more authentically yours.
Working with individuals and couples, I specialize in life transitions, both personal and professional, trauma, identity issues, end-of-life concerns, grief, loss, sexual abuse, and adverse early life experiences.
My practice is a testament to the belief that every individual has the strength to navigate life's transitions and emerge with a deeper understanding of themselves and their unique path forward. I am committed to joining my clients on their journey with empathy, openness, professionalism, and care. The truth is simple. The most crucial growth happens when you realize you have a choice. I aim to guide you through a collaborative and solution-focused therapeutic process, empowering you to adapt to life's changes in pursuit of your goals for wellness and a life that feels more authentically yours.
Leticia Ruiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618 (Online Only)
I am extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused/Problem Solving Therapy, Grief work, and crisis intervention.
Life can be so stressful and difficult to manage, especially if you feel anxious, depressed, have suffered a loss or just feel unsatisfied in life. Having these emotions and feelings can impact work, relationships and have you feeling disconnected. Things can get better. I have worked for over 30 years helping people find a “life worth living”, supporting and helping people to learn different ways of thinking and coping. I know you want to feel better and more connected… you deserve it!
I am extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused/Problem Solving Therapy, Grief work, and crisis intervention.
Life can be so stressful and difficult to manage, especially if you feel anxious, depressed, have suffered a loss or just feel unsatisfied in life. Having these emotions and feelings can impact work, relationships and have you feeling disconnected. Things can get better. I have worked for over 30 years helping people find a “life worth living”, supporting and helping people to learn different ways of thinking and coping. I know you want to feel better and more connected… you deserve it!
Our therapists are welcoming, compassionate and nonjudgmental. We aim to help you experience more joy, peace, and purpose in life. We will connect you with the therapist who will work well with your issues and concerns so you can get the support you need to heal and move forward in your life and relationships. We are all experienced in life, professionally trained and guided through the wisdom of mind, body and spirit. We offer a variety of groups including groups for grief support following the death of loved one and a group for people with social anxiety.
Our therapists are welcoming, compassionate and nonjudgmental. We aim to help you experience more joy, peace, and purpose in life. We will connect you with the therapist who will work well with your issues and concerns so you can get the support you need to heal and move forward in your life and relationships. We are all experienced in life, professionally trained and guided through the wisdom of mind, body and spirit. We offer a variety of groups including groups for grief support following the death of loved one and a group for people with social anxiety.
Diana Lerner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Diana and I have over 20 years of experience treating depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions and coping with chronic illness.
Hello, my name is Diana and I have over 20 years of experience treating depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions and coping with chronic illness.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start...and we will answer your call TODAY. We have 5 locations on Long Island and offer Telehealth to all of New York State.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start...and we will answer your call TODAY. We have 5 locations on Long Island and offer Telehealth to all of New York State.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start...and we will answer your call TODAY. We have 5 locations on Long Island and offer Telehealth to all of New York State.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start...and we will answer your call TODAY. We have 5 locations on Long Island and offer Telehealth to all of New York State.
My practice focuses on the treatment of depression and anxiety, grief and loss, adjustment to chronic illness, stress management, and interpersonal difficulties.
I repeatedly have been impressed and moved by the process and experience that is psychotherapy. With each new person that I meet, I endeavor to foster a relationship through which healing, self-awareness, and personal growth can take place. I aim to help people identify their own emotional truths and live a more fulfilling life. If you are unhappy with the direction your life is going, dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships, or experiencing distressing symptoms that make it difficult to get through your days, please call for an initial consultation.
My practice focuses on the treatment of depression and anxiety, grief and loss, adjustment to chronic illness, stress management, and interpersonal difficulties.
I repeatedly have been impressed and moved by the process and experience that is psychotherapy. With each new person that I meet, I endeavor to foster a relationship through which healing, self-awareness, and personal growth can take place. I aim to help people identify their own emotional truths and live a more fulfilling life. If you are unhappy with the direction your life is going, dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships, or experiencing distressing symptoms that make it difficult to get through your days, please call for an initial consultation.
Andy Petronio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in the treatment of PTSD/trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, bereavement/ loss, and addiction.
People decide to begin therapy for a variety of reasons. Many have had damaging experiences that they are unable to put behind them. Some feel stuck or make the same mistakes over and over and are unsure why. Others have chronic feelings of low self-worth. Others suffer from excessive worry or panic attacks.
I specialize in the treatment of PTSD/trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, bereavement/ loss, and addiction.
People decide to begin therapy for a variety of reasons. Many have had damaging experiences that they are unable to put behind them. Some feel stuck or make the same mistakes over and over and are unsure why. Others have chronic feelings of low self-worth. Others suffer from excessive worry or panic attacks.
I have worked in private practice and school settings for over 20 years, applying cognitive-behavioral principles and social-emotional skill building to support adults, teens, and tweens through symptoms of anxiety and depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, stress management, life transitions, self doubt, inflexibility, and somatic concerns.
Counseling can be a responsive process, as clients receive support and work toward an understanding of how present-day concerns may relate to past experiences. It can also be a preventive process, allowing clients to clarify and build on their own internal strengths that promote balance, wellness, and resiliency. My treatment approach is both cognitive-behavioral (focused on the links between events, thoughts, feelings, and actions) and psychoeducational (promoting the building of social and emotional skills). From a foundation of self-awareness, we can collaborate to expand your coping strategies and improve your relationships.
I have worked in private practice and school settings for over 20 years, applying cognitive-behavioral principles and social-emotional skill building to support adults, teens, and tweens through symptoms of anxiety and depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, stress management, life transitions, self doubt, inflexibility, and somatic concerns.
Counseling can be a responsive process, as clients receive support and work toward an understanding of how present-day concerns may relate to past experiences. It can also be a preventive process, allowing clients to clarify and build on their own internal strengths that promote balance, wellness, and resiliency. My treatment approach is both cognitive-behavioral (focused on the links between events, thoughts, feelings, and actions) and psychoeducational (promoting the building of social and emotional skills). From a foundation of self-awareness, we can collaborate to expand your coping strategies and improve your relationships.
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If you are struggling in your life - if you feel unhappy in relationships, wish to feel more confident, are working through grief, loss, or trauma, or need support in coping with a new stage of life - therapy can help. It can be painful to go through such challenges alone. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy, acceptance, and compassion. Together, we can work to develop new awareness and insight, build coping strategies to deal with stress, and improve your quality of life.
If you are struggling in your life - if you feel unhappy in relationships, wish to feel more confident, are working through grief, loss, or trauma, or need support in coping with a new stage of life - therapy can help. It can be painful to go through such challenges alone. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy, acceptance, and compassion. Together, we can work to develop new awareness and insight, build coping strategies to deal with stress, and improve your quality of life.
Life is full of pain but suffering is optional. Starting Therapy is a brave step toward becoming the person you have always wanted to be. You don't have to struggle alone anymore. Together, we will work through whatever trials you've been battling in both past and present such as worry, stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, trauma (emotional, physical, sexual), change, intrusive thoughts, rumination, loneliness, relationship issues, breaking old habits, moral injury, substance use, and cognitive distortions (stuck points). I honor your process at all times and am grateful to be included in your journey! This is your time!
Life is full of pain but suffering is optional. Starting Therapy is a brave step toward becoming the person you have always wanted to be. You don't have to struggle alone anymore. Together, we will work through whatever trials you've been battling in both past and present such as worry, stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, trauma (emotional, physical, sexual), change, intrusive thoughts, rumination, loneliness, relationship issues, breaking old habits, moral injury, substance use, and cognitive distortions (stuck points). I honor your process at all times and am grateful to be included in your journey! This is your time!
I specialize in working with the mental health impact of health problems / medical diagnoses; life transitions; relationship issues; grief and loss; anxiety; recovery from trauma; spiritual/existential issues; identity development.
Everyone needs a different perspective at one point or another. I invite you to bring your old strengths into a new perspective to improve current issues you face in your life. You may come to gain a viewpoint outside of your current network of friends and family, and to take a look at your own perspective. By gaining new insight, you will find ways to make positive change and cope with whatever it is you carry with you through the door. Together we can, through talk therapy, explore how you can become the healthiest you.
I specialize in working with the mental health impact of health problems / medical diagnoses; life transitions; relationship issues; grief and loss; anxiety; recovery from trauma; spiritual/existential issues; identity development.
Everyone needs a different perspective at one point or another. I invite you to bring your old strengths into a new perspective to improve current issues you face in your life. You may come to gain a viewpoint outside of your current network of friends and family, and to take a look at your own perspective. By gaining new insight, you will find ways to make positive change and cope with whatever it is you carry with you through the door. Together we can, through talk therapy, explore how you can become the healthiest you.
My expertise includes helping people work through depression and anxiety and to work through grief from a death, divorce, or other significant loss.
Are you tired of struggling? Ready for a different way to approach things? As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I partner with my clients to inspire change. My job is to help diagnose the issues and teach the tools so you can learn to cope and feel better. Let me help you live the best life for you! I am experienced at working with individuals, couples and families with a variety of mental health and relationship issues.
My expertise includes helping people work through depression and anxiety and to work through grief from a death, divorce, or other significant loss.
Are you tired of struggling? Ready for a different way to approach things? As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I partner with my clients to inspire change. My job is to help diagnose the issues and teach the tools so you can learn to cope and feel better. Let me help you live the best life for you! I am experienced at working with individuals, couples and families with a variety of mental health and relationship issues.
Amanda Shultes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14618
Do you feel overwhelming pain? Do you have grief that is hard to express? Have you noticed yourself reacting to situations instead of responding to them? Are you navigating challenging relationships? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, I’m here to help. With my support, you can learn how to process pain, express grief, find meaning and joy, understand how your past affects your present, and nourish your relationships with healthy boundaries. After working with me, you'll see the hard and painful parts of your life as chapters rather than the defining theme of your story.
Do you feel overwhelming pain? Do you have grief that is hard to express? Have you noticed yourself reacting to situations instead of responding to them? Are you navigating challenging relationships? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, I’m here to help. With my support, you can learn how to process pain, express grief, find meaning and joy, understand how your past affects your present, and nourish your relationships with healthy boundaries. After working with me, you'll see the hard and painful parts of your life as chapters rather than the defining theme of your story.
Graceful Grit Therapy Svcs/Julie Hofmann, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Waitlist for new clients
I have more than 15 years of experience in the field and work through a trauma-focused lens to address problems like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, pain and health issues, transitions, grief, and relationship problems.
Welcome! Seeking therapy is a wise and adaptive choice that can help you build connection with self and others by enhancing your capacity to face stressful situations, the past, and relationships. Sometimes personal patterns can make it difficult to share and live life in a way that is meaningful and honors your values. In my practice, therapy is a collaborative partnership that helps identify stuck points, builds resilience in the face of adversity, and develops strategies to pursue the life you deserve. The process will guide you to better understand the deeper aspects of yourself.
I have more than 15 years of experience in the field and work through a trauma-focused lens to address problems like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, pain and health issues, transitions, grief, and relationship problems.
Welcome! Seeking therapy is a wise and adaptive choice that can help you build connection with self and others by enhancing your capacity to face stressful situations, the past, and relationships. Sometimes personal patterns can make it difficult to share and live life in a way that is meaningful and honors your values. In my practice, therapy is a collaborative partnership that helps identify stuck points, builds resilience in the face of adversity, and develops strategies to pursue the life you deserve. The process will guide you to better understand the deeper aspects of yourself.
I’m a child therapist specializing in play therapy since 2001. I work with children ages 2-6 with stressors in their life impacting their social-emotional-behavioral development. Young children can show anxiety & depression symptoms related to: parental divorce/conflict, loss of a loved one, abuse (mental, physical, sexual, neglect), adjusting to changes at home & school. I have experience with families in urban, rural, and suburban areas. Contact me today if your child is struggling with anger/worry/fear/sadness at home/school/daycare. I’ll send you a patient information form and we’ll get the process started.
I’m a child therapist specializing in play therapy since 2001. I work with children ages 2-6 with stressors in their life impacting their social-emotional-behavioral development. Young children can show anxiety & depression symptoms related to: parental divorce/conflict, loss of a loved one, abuse (mental, physical, sexual, neglect), adjusting to changes at home & school. I have experience with families in urban, rural, and suburban areas. Contact me today if your child is struggling with anger/worry/fear/sadness at home/school/daycare. I’ll send you a patient information form and we’ll get the process started.
I have training in Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy, a very specialized intervention for people struggling with the death of a loved one.
Welcome to my practice. You have made the first step in your journey toward healing. Are you facing stress? Anxiety or depression? Life transitions? Grief and loss? I can help guide you through to find peace and healing. I believe that within us, we hold the answers to the questions and struggles that plague us. However, difficult times often require assistance and support from others.
I have training in Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy, a very specialized intervention for people struggling with the death of a loved one.
Welcome to my practice. You have made the first step in your journey toward healing. Are you facing stress? Anxiety or depression? Life transitions? Grief and loss? I can help guide you through to find peace and healing. I believe that within us, we hold the answers to the questions and struggles that plague us. However, difficult times often require assistance and support from others.
I use this knowledge combined with action to process stress, anxiety, grief, and more.
If you or your child are someone wondering… ⁃ The “why” behind anxiety symptoms ⁃ The “how to do this” behind grief ⁃ The “what do I do” for emotional and behavioral de-escalation ⁃ The “what do I say” when communicating with your teen ⁃ Or need a space to process the day-to-day stresses of life... then I welcome you to an eclectic approach. Together, we will build your understanding of body-based symptoms through Psychoeducation, reshape unhelpful thought patterns using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and practice mindfulness/coping techniques with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. And yes we will practice this together!
I use this knowledge combined with action to process stress, anxiety, grief, and more.
If you or your child are someone wondering… ⁃ The “why” behind anxiety symptoms ⁃ The “how to do this” behind grief ⁃ The “what do I do” for emotional and behavioral de-escalation ⁃ The “what do I say” when communicating with your teen ⁃ Or need a space to process the day-to-day stresses of life... then I welcome you to an eclectic approach. Together, we will build your understanding of body-based symptoms through Psychoeducation, reshape unhelpful thought patterns using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and practice mindfulness/coping techniques with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. And yes we will practice this together!
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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.