Grief Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

My goal as a therapist is to help you create stability, happiness, and lasting life changes through peace and empowerment. You are not defined by the circumstances you have traversed. We will safely explore and process your experiences, develop understanding, build internal and external supports, all to help you create a fulfilling life. My counseling style incorporates multiple approaches such as CBT, DBT, trauma-focused, and client centered therapies. I am an LCSW-R with over 20 years experience. I also offer supervision towards earning advanced licensing in New York State (LCSW ) and professional supervision.

Life transitions such as the ending of a relationship, or a job loss, can feel just as intense as the death of a loved one. The loss you feel is profound. You feel sad. You feel anxious. You question why it happened. You aren't sure how to grieve, or even if you should. Phrases like, what if, and should have, become repeating thoughts that keep you up at night. It is natural to grieve any change in your life, even if you made the decision. Grieving is important because it provides closure and enables you to move forward. Grief is the necessary path we walk in order to heal.

Let's work it out together. Most of us struggle from time to time with relationship questions, parenting conundrums, career decisions or even the loss of someone or something of great significance to us. Over the years, I've come to respect the value of sharing these struggles with a sensitive professional. I am here to help you explore how better to manage the obstacles that stand in your way. Working with individuals, couples, families and groups, I enjoy helping people come to a better understanding of how to work through the challenges in their lives.

Are you feeling anxious, sad or do you feel less energy and satisfaction than you used to? Is something in your life not working like a relationship, your career, or a life goal - leaving you feeling frustrated and stuck? I specialize in helping people work through childhood trauma, along with current day issues - workplace stress, anxiety, infertility, divorce and grief. I tend to be an "in the trenches" therapist - highly empathic, listening and responding. I use EMDR therapy and Somatic Experiencing tools when that could be a useful approach to resolve areas in which you feel triggered or anxious.

Hi, I'm glad you're here! In my therapeutic practice, I work to support all clients in their exploration and healing around issues of gender identity, sex and sexuality, loss and grief, depression, anxiety, cultivating healthy relationships, and self-acceptance. I specialize in therapeutic work with queer and trans clients. I believe that the most important aspect of therapeutic work is the creation of an affirming and safe relationship between therapist and client. In this way, my approach as a therapist is one that first and foremost is warm, kind, and authentic.

I believe in one’s capacity to heal. I work with people who have experienced all different types of trauma, as well as those coping with grief, loss, performance anxiety, and issues of self-worth. Using talk therapy and a strengths based, trauma informed practice, I help facilitate healing by providing the time and space to explore each person’s unique story.

Are you seeking relief for loss of a loved one? Do you feel deep in grief? Are you a stressed out caregiver? Coping with chronic illness? Processing feelings in a safe environment can improve your improve your sleep and help you find a feeling of security. I have an advanced certification in grief counseling and am a fellow in Thanatology, the study of death, dying and bereavement. Thanatology encompasses grief models and theories.

It can be hard to find a therapist who feels like the right fit, especially when you are grieving, overwhelmed by work or family, facing a new challenge, or feeling stuck in repetitive patterns. My approach is strengths-based, non-judgmental and rooted in deep respect for every client. I am passionate about supporting clients through all stages of grief, including anticipatory, ambiguous, and non-death losses. I also work with adults who feel depressed, anxious, or struggle with life transitions, relationships, parenting, trauma, guilt, and shame.

I have always been the person people come to talk to and my practice is a natural extension of myself. I strive to develop a trusting and comfortable clinical relationship with all my clients to help them process their history, various challenges, pains, uncertainties, and family dynamics. Thirty years of practice have taught me how incredibly resilient the most struggling individual can be given the genuine support of others and even without it. Building from my clients’ resilience and our clinical relationship, treatment evolves and mental health is found, strengthened, or regained.

Dedicated professional with over 20 years of rich training and background in the field of Social Work and Mental Health; proven leadership in supervision and non-profit management. My passion is in helping individuals, couples, families and children regain rightful balance in their relationship with each other, the community, their overall mental health and well being. My independent practice in Brooklyn, NYC provides private mental health/psychotherapy, surviving grief and loss, bereavement counseling, improving children's behaviors for successful academic achievements; empowerment re: domestic violence and substance abuse. My motto- "Mending the broken and healing the Wounded".

I hold a safe and non-judgmental space to help facilitate and promote my clients' healing process. My approach to therapy includes tailoring treatment to each client to meet their individual needs. I utilize an eclectic approach, using different therapeutic modalities including but not limited to psychodynamic and narrative therapy as well as CBT and mindfulness/relaxation techniques to help folks with issues such as emotional regulation and behavioral change.

Sarah Serrano Esquilin is a neurodivergent affirming art therapist that believes creative expression can empower, increase self-esteem, and heal even with no previous art-making skills. Art Therapy is a powerful modality that can aid in processing experiences and developing coping skills when words are scarce. Sarah integrates mindfulness while using a person-centered approach; meeting clients where they're at to begin the collaborative journey together. She has worked with people of all ages and experiences including grief, neurodiversity, acute & chronic illnesses, identity, transitions, anxiety, and depression.

I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in grief, loss, depression, and anxiety. I often meet with people who are new to (or a little skeptical of) therapy, but are still feeling out of shift with their peers or feeling abnormal in some way. Maybe you have lost the sense of joy that you used to have. Or maybe you've been having trouble getting through your everyday activities. You may experience social anxiety and have been feeling a lack of confidence lately. You'd like to be more supportive in your relationships. If you're feeling a heaviness that prevents you from enjoying your life, I'm here to help you.

If you are seeking a therapist with an integrative approach, I offer relationship-based psychotherapy that is rooted in mindfulness. My style is compassionate, caring and collaborative. Together we can work towards your therapeutic goals and strengthen your connection to your vitality.

If you experience overwhelming anxiety loops, feel the weight of grief, or are impacted by trauma - I might be a good fit for you. I can help by pointing out patterns or themes that I notice, explore how and why the brain is wired the way it is, and help you build up armor to face whatever life throws at you. A typical session with me includes talking, cursing, crying, laughing, questioning, and a whole lot of compassion.

Deciding to seek professional help for problems in your life is a big step, and it is my goal to make that choice as rewarding as possible. I believe in cultivating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore the challenges you face. It is my hope that clients will be able to use the safety of our therapeutic relationship to learn how to approach these challenges with curiosity instead of fear. Together, we can find ways to face those challenges head-on with courage and authenticity, and embark on a journey toward self-discovery, healing, and peace of mind.

In today's uncertain world people feel upset, angry, frightened about the future and more alone than ever before. If you are in pain - dreading your day, in a relationship that isn't working, retired not knowing what's next, afraid to take risks, grieving loss of someone significant - you don't need to be alone with these experiences. I specialize in Group Therapy. When people work together with others they can develop their capacity to connect, interact and grow closer. I help my clients develop new ways of responding to their life challenges that are intimate, powerful and growthful.

First - I love my work. Everything else flows from that. I have been a psychotherapist for more than thirty years and have studied a variety of theoretical and practical techniques to help people in emotional pain. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Certificate in Psychoanalysis. The most important thing for a therapist is to begin with the patients' concerns and feelings. As the great Rabbi Hillel said: "the rest is commentary."

When you look for a therapist, you want someone you trust. Trust is the most important aspect of a good client/therapist match. It's a good idea to come in for a few sessions and get a feeling for the therapist, and I welcome you to do so. After you feel comfortable,you can start identifying the blocks that prevent you from living the best life you can live. I've helped people with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, histories of abuse, grief and loss, and people who've been hospitalized to break through their feelings of shame.