Grief Therapists in Brookline, MA

I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker with extensive experience in treating adults. At some point, we all have to deal with the effects of life's stressors, be they at the loss of a relationship or job; a parent's or spouse's illness; the onset of a medical condition; conflict within a relationship; or other sudden and unwelcome changes in life's routine. Everyone has strengths that are silenced by such stressors and I specialize in helping clients to deal with those stressors by bringing back those strengths. Through conversation, support, and humor, I help clients learn to feel strong again in the face of adversity.

As a Clinician with over two decades of experience working in Psychiatry at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, I have also been in Private Practice as a Therapist specializing in the assessment and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Stress/ Loss of Chronic Illness. Because I found there were few if any professionally led groups for OCD Sufferers, I developed an active Group Program for Adults with OCD. My style is warm and direct with a desire to work together to build on your strengths using Cognitive Behavioral Treatment/Exposure & Response Prevention and Psychotherapy. OCD Family Guidance also.

Therapy begins where you are. People seek therapy for many different reasons. Whether you are dealing with a particular crisis or simply want to know more about yourself, therapy can lead to a better understanding of who we are and what has shaped us. Through these discoveries, therapy can allow you to identify old patterns that have been standing in your way of living the life you want.

If you are not sure how to navigate this part of your life, you are probably at a major change point. Next steps might seem unclear. Where to begin? We start where you are. Helping you to work through redefining life events such as career change, re-location, grief , and loss are key areas of my practice focus. Religious trauma is a specialty. Going though life without meeting your edges is not possible, but growing beyond them is. Therapy supports you to develop the skill, tools, and perspective that you can move past your edge, and into your evolution.

The origin of your struggle is fuzzy or clear to you, I invite you to come begin the journey of clearing the roadblocks that have become obstacles to being your whole, joyous, and most effective self. I commit to creating a safe and sacred space for you to be yourself - to risk, receive and integrate new skills into your life to receive the outcome you seek. We are equal travelers on this planet and it is from this place where you will always be greeted by me; human first, therapist 2nd - with respect, dignity, and non-judgment always being at the center of our time together.

Together, we will work towards recovery while uncovering the root of your emotional struggles. I would be honored to hear your story and walk through this season of life with you. I am looking forward to tailoring your treatment goals and therapy around the growth you are hoping to gain from this experience. It is possible to move beyond feelings of hurt, depression, edginess, angst and the grip your past may have on you with the right therapeutic tools.

I am a British Psychotherapist, passionate about psychotherapy and the impact it can have on society. My passion for psychotherapy stems from my own experiences with therapy and the powerful impact it made on my own life. I have a reflective style that I bring into the therapeutic environment in order to achieve deeper and more authentic connections with my clients.

In a grief -averse society that says to "get over" or "move on" from the death of a loved one, in a medical system that pathologizes bereavement as a disorder as early as one year after someone's death , in social circles that force toxic positivity, platitudes, and unsolicited advice on grieving folks, I long to offer a different presence. I come alongside traumatically bereaved children and families to offer meaningful and non-judgmental support in the wake of an unexpected or violent death , or after a prolonged illness. Death and trauma generate complex grief responses that deserve to be heard, honored, explored, and integrated.

Accepting clients for group therapy ONLY; It can be hard to know what to expect out of therapy & not all experiences are the same. Feel free to email me for a free consult to see if we’re a good match. My approach is collaborative, authentic, and caring. I am here to guide and explore with you the parts of life that are challenging or confusing, but also celebrate your successes. Together we can create new ways of perceiving the world around us, while being mindful of systems of oppression, trauma, and grief .

Sometimes in life we question where we are going or cannot seem to find a path to get to where we want to be ~ to be happy with ourselves and at peace. The world today may be creating more stressors in our life than what we are use to causing a feeling of imbalance, depression or anxiety. My goal is to create a safe, respectful and caring atmosphere where one may explore and begin to understand one's thoughts, behaviors and feelings. Together with my clients, we explore their dreams, challenges and fears. Along this journey there can be self-discovery, problem solving and self love.

Akshita Desore is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers Tele-therapy. She works with individuals across the lifespan with a focus on young adults. Most of her work involves working with clients facing life transitions, anxiety, grief / loss , and self-doubt. Akshita is particularly passionate about serving students, working professionals, and immigrants.Akshita’s approach is rooted in Expressive Arts Therapy, the use of arts to reconnect with our creativity and use our intuition and imagination. She works with clients to explore ways to become more present, accept and navigate emotions and develop meaningful relationships.

I enjoy working with adults, couples, and blended families with a wide range of challenges including: identity, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relational dynamics, limit-setting, loss , parenting, and transitions. I strive to provide a warm, safe, collaborative space to help clients explore their feelings and understand the origins of their pain/discomfort. As this occurs, new options become available for living a more engaged and satisfying life.

Independent of my job at MGH/Harvard Medical School as a staff clinical psychologist, I see clients in my private practice. I provide video telehealth only. I have extensive experience treating adults and 65+ suffering from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, trauma, grief and loss , adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem, stresses associated with relationship and family conflicts, and educational and occupational concerns. I also have experience working with health professionals, high-functioning autism, late teens, and military service members. I am licensed in MA and RI.