Grief Therapists in Wayland, MA
Deborah C Kahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayland, MA 01778
I specialize in working with women and older adolescent girls in individual therapy, who are experiencing or interested in working on any of the following: Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Loss, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Emotional Fulfillment and Finding Spirituality on The Journey To Emotional Healing. I am an active psychodynamic clinician, who utilizes object relations theory, family systems theory and cognitive behavioral techniques. Above all, I value the therapist client relationship. Just as a grain of sand emerges as a pearl, I view life as a transformative experience. The pain of what we are faced with provides opportunity for growth.
I specialize in working with women and older adolescent girls in individual therapy, who are experiencing or interested in working on any of the following: Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Loss, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Emotional Fulfillment and Finding Spirituality on The Journey To Emotional Healing. I am an active psychodynamic clinician, who utilizes object relations theory, family systems theory and cognitive behavioral techniques. Above all, I value the therapist client relationship. Just as a grain of sand emerges as a pearl, I view life as a transformative experience. The pain of what we are faced with provides opportunity for growth.
Areas of focus include women who have experienced loss during pregnancy or after birth, young adults who feel immobilized after being in a school environment, women in the midst of life changes, individuals dealing with grief/ loss after death/divorce/separation, and people recently diagnosed and/or living with chronic medical conditions.
Creativity & Compassion, Mindful Awareness, Health & Resiliency. These are the guiding principles I use to teach people skills to address difficulties in the present, gain a healthier perspective about the past, disengage from fear of the future, embrace & find pleasure in the life that is here. I offer personalized support to women, young adults, & teens struggling with circumstantial, developmental, or health-related transitions.
Areas of focus include women who have experienced loss during pregnancy or after birth, young adults who feel immobilized after being in a school environment, women in the midst of life changes, individuals dealing with grief/ loss after death/divorce/separation, and people recently diagnosed and/or living with chronic medical conditions.
Creativity & Compassion, Mindful Awareness, Health & Resiliency. These are the guiding principles I use to teach people skills to address difficulties in the present, gain a healthier perspective about the past, disengage from fear of the future, embrace & find pleasure in the life that is here. I offer personalized support to women, young adults, & teens struggling with circumstantial, developmental, or health-related transitions.
Life can be incredibly challenging, throwing unexpected difficulties your way. Whether you are struggling with health issues, anxiety or depression, managing grief and loss, caregiving, or navigating a difficult life transition, these complexities can feel overwhelming. If you are seeking expert evidenced based care in a warm and compassionate environment you have come to the right place. We can all benefit from help and support to reduce emotional discomfort and grow through challenging experiences. We all deserve a place to focus on ourselves and our lives, improving quality, and building a brighter future.
Life can be incredibly challenging, throwing unexpected difficulties your way. Whether you are struggling with health issues, anxiety or depression, managing grief and loss, caregiving, or navigating a difficult life transition, these complexities can feel overwhelming. If you are seeking expert evidenced based care in a warm and compassionate environment you have come to the right place. We can all benefit from help and support to reduce emotional discomfort and grow through challenging experiences. We all deserve a place to focus on ourselves and our lives, improving quality, and building a brighter future.
Essential Insights Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778
Waitlist for new clients
Life is messy, but what would happen if we allowed ourselves to embrace the mess? I'm Meg Decker (she/her), a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with adults of all ages. Many of my clients come to therapy to address issues related to anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, prenatal and postpartum challenges, and issues related to self-worth. I am particularly passionate about serving young women (18 -29) as they navigate the struggles of entering adulthood, relationships, and the everyday stresses of life.
Life is messy, but what would happen if we allowed ourselves to embrace the mess? I'm Meg Decker (she/her), a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with adults of all ages. Many of my clients come to therapy to address issues related to anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, prenatal and postpartum challenges, and issues related to self-worth. I am particularly passionate about serving young women (18 -29) as they navigate the struggles of entering adulthood, relationships, and the everyday stresses of life.
Elizabeth Fineberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778 (Online Only)
We all face challenges, whether it’s with relationships, loss and grief, illness, parenting issues, work-life balance, or the realization that we may not be reaching our full potential at work, school, or home. We often develop problem-solving strategies but may encounter roadblocks in our quest to overcome our challenges. Seeking guidance from a therapist to examine & refine our approach could be a step toward living a happier, more productive & meaningful life, one that is consistent with our values. I recognize that asking for help and being open to change requires strength & courage, and choosing the right therapist is crucial.
We all face challenges, whether it’s with relationships, loss and grief, illness, parenting issues, work-life balance, or the realization that we may not be reaching our full potential at work, school, or home. We often develop problem-solving strategies but may encounter roadblocks in our quest to overcome our challenges. Seeking guidance from a therapist to examine & refine our approach could be a step toward living a happier, more productive & meaningful life, one that is consistent with our values. I recognize that asking for help and being open to change requires strength & courage, and choosing the right therapist is crucial.
Deborah Goldberg McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778 (Online Only)
My goal is to support and guide you into living your best life. I believe in the inherent ability of all of us to change and grow if we are motivated, educated, and supported. I will help you find and develop your strengths and investigate new strategies for healing and growth. At some point we all experience life's stressors; I have particular experience helping people move through depression, life changes, grief, loss, workplace issues, anxiety and fertility challenges. I also enjoy working with people in recovery from alcohol misuse. I also do well helping people in their mid-late twenties navigate their challenges.
My goal is to support and guide you into living your best life. I believe in the inherent ability of all of us to change and grow if we are motivated, educated, and supported. I will help you find and develop your strengths and investigate new strategies for healing and growth. At some point we all experience life's stressors; I have particular experience helping people move through depression, life changes, grief, loss, workplace issues, anxiety and fertility challenges. I also enjoy working with people in recovery from alcohol misuse. I also do well helping people in their mid-late twenties navigate their challenges.
Miriam Iken Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778 (Online Only)
Something is enticing you to seek therapy, maybe you're grieving a loss, struggling with a career goal, or feeling in a rut.
Are thoughts about your life's stressors getting in the way of your goals? Are you struggling to get through the day without thinking about food or your body? If you are reading this, you may be contemplating taking that first step to receive support. Setting up an initial therapy appointment can be scary; I hope to ease the stress of the process, while working with you to achieve your therapeutic goals.
Something is enticing you to seek therapy, maybe you're grieving a loss, struggling with a career goal, or feeling in a rut.
Are thoughts about your life's stressors getting in the way of your goals? Are you struggling to get through the day without thinking about food or your body? If you are reading this, you may be contemplating taking that first step to receive support. Setting up an initial therapy appointment can be scary; I hope to ease the stress of the process, while working with you to achieve your therapeutic goals.
Mimi Licht, LICSW, BCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778
Facing Senior Years? Creative solutions for those older but wiser. I offer a compassionate ear and help with unexpected emotional hurdles; loss of spouse, retiring from workforce, illness, caretaker role. We will devise strategies empowering you to gain control of challenges, feel less stressed and alone. Along with gaining the wisdom of life's experiences, getting older usually means many physical changes, with a wide assortment of medical specialists. Working together we will reduce fear and anxiety associated with treatments, doctors and the reality of aging while keeping in shape.
Facing Senior Years? Creative solutions for those older but wiser. I offer a compassionate ear and help with unexpected emotional hurdles; loss of spouse, retiring from workforce, illness, caretaker role. We will devise strategies empowering you to gain control of challenges, feel less stressed and alone. Along with gaining the wisdom of life's experiences, getting older usually means many physical changes, with a wide assortment of medical specialists. Working together we will reduce fear and anxiety associated with treatments, doctors and the reality of aging while keeping in shape.
Sasha Pansovoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778 (Online Only)
I have extensive training and experience with helping teens and adults heal from trauma, relationship issues, loss, and life transitions.
Perhaps you feel discouraged and are seeking therapy because you have tried to make changes but haven’t noticed a difference. Maybe you continue to be impacted by overwhelming events from the past. You could be reaching out because you’re experiencing anxiety, sadness, disconnection from others, or difficulty with navigating life transitions and managing stress. Maybe you’ve noticed your child is having a hard time and are reaching out on their behalf. You may want to build up your self esteem and have more fulfilling relationships, or to feel more connected to yourself, to grow, and to enjoy life.
I have extensive training and experience with helping teens and adults heal from trauma, relationship issues, loss, and life transitions.
Perhaps you feel discouraged and are seeking therapy because you have tried to make changes but haven’t noticed a difference. Maybe you continue to be impacted by overwhelming events from the past. You could be reaching out because you’re experiencing anxiety, sadness, disconnection from others, or difficulty with navigating life transitions and managing stress. Maybe you’ve noticed your child is having a hard time and are reaching out on their behalf. You may want to build up your self esteem and have more fulfilling relationships, or to feel more connected to yourself, to grow, and to enjoy life.
Jeannine Breton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778 (Online Only)
Successful navigation of life's challenges is easier with support. Perhaps you are facing new developmental stages or life transitions, struggling with anxiety or depressed mood, worried about your child or other family member, dealing with trauma or loss, or managing challenging relationships. I offer individual therapy for teens and adults as well as parenting support and family therapy. I create a safe environment for clients to identify goals, take emotional risks and set out on individualized paths toward reaching goals and maximizing full potential. I bring warmth and compassion to each therapeutic encounter and relationship.
Successful navigation of life's challenges is easier with support. Perhaps you are facing new developmental stages or life transitions, struggling with anxiety or depressed mood, worried about your child or other family member, dealing with trauma or loss, or managing challenging relationships. I offer individual therapy for teens and adults as well as parenting support and family therapy. I create a safe environment for clients to identify goals, take emotional risks and set out on individualized paths toward reaching goals and maximizing full potential. I bring warmth and compassion to each therapeutic encounter and relationship.
With over twenty five years of clinical experience, I help people who struggle with their relationships. Weather you are involved with a complicated parter, struggling in your marriage, dealing with infidelity, co-dependency, or addiction; considering uncoupling, starting over, or grieving the loss of the one you love, I will help you get to the heart of the matter. Then you can heal what you need to heal and make loving and authentic choices for yourself. It IS possible to have happy, healthy, fun, playful and passionate relationships in your life. If that is what your heart desires.I very much look forward to working with you.
With over twenty five years of clinical experience, I help people who struggle with their relationships. Weather you are involved with a complicated parter, struggling in your marriage, dealing with infidelity, co-dependency, or addiction; considering uncoupling, starting over, or grieving the loss of the one you love, I will help you get to the heart of the matter. Then you can heal what you need to heal and make loving and authentic choices for yourself. It IS possible to have happy, healthy, fun, playful and passionate relationships in your life. If that is what your heart desires.I very much look forward to working with you.
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There are long, lost fears and often past traumas at play in all of us. Some surface, wreaking havoc with our lives. They can appear as grief, depression, anxiety or crisis. Others remain dormant and can surface at all the wrong times. You may appear successful, but despite your accomplishments, you are not happy or it seems like others are happier than you. Your personal relationships are not satisfying in the way you expected. Why is happiness still elusive? The uncertainty and stress of the past three years have put pressures on us which have frequently brought the worst in life to the surface.
You can disarm the trauma and grief that has made the days so uncomfortable.
There are long, lost fears and often past traumas at play in all of us. Some surface, wreaking havoc with our lives. They can appear as grief, depression, anxiety or crisis. Others remain dormant and can surface at all the wrong times. You may appear successful, but despite your accomplishments, you are not happy or it seems like others are happier than you. Your personal relationships are not satisfying in the way you expected. Why is happiness still elusive? The uncertainty and stress of the past three years have put pressures on us which have frequently brought the worst in life to the surface.
Does your teen have worries and negative thoughts or feelings related to school, home or peers? I can help. With over 25 years of experience working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults, I have worked extensively with several schools in the Boston Metrowest area. I understand the intricacies of the home/school connection and am adept at partnering with parents to facilitate collaboration with all providers in the child’s environment. I have successfully worked with adolescents and families to address a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and ADD/ADHD.
Does your teen have worries and negative thoughts or feelings related to school, home or peers? I can help. With over 25 years of experience working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults, I have worked extensively with several schools in the Boston Metrowest area. I understand the intricacies of the home/school connection and am adept at partnering with parents to facilitate collaboration with all providers in the child’s environment. I have successfully worked with adolescents and families to address a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and ADD/ADHD.
Rebecca Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778 (Online Only)
I am confident in providing support in navigating life changes, complex health needs, grief, work stressors, parenting and relationships.
I love working with cycle breakers who are approaching burnout, who are done feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their unique selves. My clients are learners, thinkers and healers, who appreciate understanding themselves, who strive to have deeper and more meaningful relationships, and who want to make a positive impact on the world and take responsibility for the trajectory of their lives. I believe that each client has their own unique strength and spark, and I actively build a safe space for therapy that also includes room for joy, creativity and laughter.
I am confident in providing support in navigating life changes, complex health needs, grief, work stressors, parenting and relationships.
I love working with cycle breakers who are approaching burnout, who are done feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their unique selves. My clients are learners, thinkers and healers, who appreciate understanding themselves, who strive to have deeper and more meaningful relationships, and who want to make a positive impact on the world and take responsibility for the trajectory of their lives. I believe that each client has their own unique strength and spark, and I actively build a safe space for therapy that also includes room for joy, creativity and laughter.
Hi and welcome! I’m so glad you’re seeking support. I help clients navigate the stressors of life, including life transitions, anxiety, relational issues, grief, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working with perinatal mental health concerns, including infertility, pregnancy loss or termination, and birth trauma. I utilize varied modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I deeply value developing a therapeutic relationship that results in you feeling seen and understood, and that helps you improve your emotional health.
Hi and welcome! I’m so glad you’re seeking support. I help clients navigate the stressors of life, including life transitions, anxiety, relational issues, grief, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working with perinatal mental health concerns, including infertility, pregnancy loss or termination, and birth trauma. I utilize varied modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I deeply value developing a therapeutic relationship that results in you feeling seen and understood, and that helps you improve your emotional health.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether our distress stems from not getting what we want, or getting exactly what we wanted and yet somehow still feeling unfulfilled. Anxiety, depression, or battling addiction can lead to feelings of frustration and hopelessness. The process of talking in a therapeutic setting is essential in cultivating self-awareness and obtaining the wisdom to make healthier choices. Each person is unique, and I am committed to finding what works best for every person who seeks my support.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether our distress stems from not getting what we want, or getting exactly what we wanted and yet somehow still feeling unfulfilled. Anxiety, depression, or battling addiction can lead to feelings of frustration and hopelessness. The process of talking in a therapeutic setting is essential in cultivating self-awareness and obtaining the wisdom to make healthier choices. Each person is unique, and I am committed to finding what works best for every person who seeks my support.
I recognize that dealing with life's transitions, losses and relationship issues can be difficult and that seeking and getting the right support can be a key component in creating the life you desire.
I am dedicated to helping and encouraging my clients to identify issues/obstacles and work towards applying this knowledge to find solutions and relief. Whether it be anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, sleep problems, stress or just feeling overwhelmed with life, I will listen to and collaborate with you to determine an effective therapeutic path.
I recognize that dealing with life's transitions, losses and relationship issues can be difficult and that seeking and getting the right support can be a key component in creating the life you desire.
I am dedicated to helping and encouraging my clients to identify issues/obstacles and work towards applying this knowledge to find solutions and relief. Whether it be anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, sleep problems, stress or just feeling overwhelmed with life, I will listen to and collaborate with you to determine an effective therapeutic path.
I welcome children, teen-agers and their parents, adults, couples and families to my practice. In individual, couple or play therapy, I focus on relationships: to other people, to our pasts, to our bodies, and to our thoughts and feelings. My goal is to establish a safe setting where together we can identify and work on challenging issues in your life with curiosity, understanding and compassion, while helping you to appreciate and make use of the unique resources and strengths that you bring to our work.
I welcome children, teen-agers and their parents, adults, couples and families to my practice. In individual, couple or play therapy, I focus on relationships: to other people, to our pasts, to our bodies, and to our thoughts and feelings. My goal is to establish a safe setting where together we can identify and work on challenging issues in your life with curiosity, understanding and compassion, while helping you to appreciate and make use of the unique resources and strengths that you bring to our work.
Anne Elizabeth Moseley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC, CBTC
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience and skills with adults dealing with many different challenges and life circumstances. My approach is active, collaborative, and sensitive to each individual's needs and goals, provided within a caring and supportive environment. In a goal focused and collaborative way I help my clients understand and modify ineffective habitual relationships and behavioral patterns. I seek to help clients better understand themselves in the context of their histories.
I have extensive experience and skills with adults dealing with many different challenges and life circumstances. My approach is active, collaborative, and sensitive to each individual's needs and goals, provided within a caring and supportive environment. In a goal focused and collaborative way I help my clients understand and modify ineffective habitual relationships and behavioral patterns. I seek to help clients better understand themselves in the context of their histories.
Fran Davis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wayland, MA 01778
Waitlist for new clients
For nearly four decades, I have had the privilege of working with and learning from hundreds of individuals, couples and families as they have wrestled with the challenges of their lives. Every person's story and circumstances are unique but if someone is helped by the work we do together, it is generally because we form a relationship of trust and connection. My decades of work with top tier professionals at Harvard Business School, has given me a deep appreciation of the interplay between professional and personal lives. My own commitment to lifelong learning enables me to bring state of the art care to my clients.
For nearly four decades, I have had the privilege of working with and learning from hundreds of individuals, couples and families as they have wrestled with the challenges of their lives. Every person's story and circumstances are unique but if someone is helped by the work we do together, it is generally because we form a relationship of trust and connection. My decades of work with top tier professionals at Harvard Business School, has given me a deep appreciation of the interplay between professional and personal lives. My own commitment to lifelong learning enables me to bring state of the art care to my clients.
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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.