Grief Therapists in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA
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Eva Tracy-Raeder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy is a valuable resource when navigating life’s challenges. The therapeutic process builds confidence, improves the ability to cope, increases the capacity for connection and intimacy, and expands self-knowledge and understanding. I offer therapy to individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities suffering from anxiety, depression, stage-of-life issues, and
grief
and
loss
.

Jamie Hatchett
Pre-Licensed Professional, Psy
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
This enables me to incorporate my own professional experiences into my therapeutic work, specifically with working professionals who suffer from anxiety, depression, life transition,
grief
, burn-out and stress.
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 as well as those around me that I hope to bring into my work. I have a reflective style that I bring into the therapeutic environment in order to achieve deeper and more authentic connections with my clients.

Karen P Short
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
For 39 years I've had the privilege of providing psychotherapy to a wide variety of clients. My specialties include trauma, stress reduction,
grief
/
loss
, relationships, self esteem/confidence, life transitions, women's issues, depression, anxiety. I believe people have the innate wisdom to heal themselves and can do so with compassionate guidance and tools to live more peacefully and better cope with life's stressors. I have received advanced training in EMDR, IFS and other somatic therapies, all effective in healing trauma and significantly improving confidence, anxiety, depression, relationships.

Casey Cantelli (Pagliaro)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"We don't have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to." -Brené Brown. If you are considering making the decision to enter into the therapy process, you have come to the right place. I value the therapeutic relationship in my work with clients, as it is often a predictor of achieving the goals you set. I provide long-term and short-term psychotherapy with emphasis on anxiety, depression,
grief
/
loss
, life transitions, trauma, couples, family dynamics, general relational difficulties and adolescent/young adult centered challenges.
Not accepting new clients

Minelia Rodriguez
MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Experiences of trauma and
loss
are events that all human beings will encounter, and yet they can make us feel isolated and disconnected. These experiences can oftentimes change the way we see the world, ourselves, and the people around us. Therapy, although complex and challenging, can be a first step in addressing issues in our lives that need tending to. Inner Growth Therapy can be a guiding light on your journey toward healing.
Not accepting new clients

Patricia Lotterman
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, DCMHS
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you feel "not good enough"? Do you think you don't even know HOW to have fulfilling relationships? I work with individuals and couples so that they can communicate more effectively, create more satisfying relationships, and feel better in their own skin. It can be especially challenging to maintain healthy relationships and self esteem if your are dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, parenting, a high pressured job, or a recent
loss
. I can help.

Nicole Grabowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Social Worker (licensed in both Massachusetts, LICSW and Pennsylvania, LCSW) who earned my Master’s Degree from the University of Chicago. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, attachment problems,
grief
, and conflict. I have experience working in a variety of settings, including residential programs, sexual assault crisis centers, and community health centers. My practice is rooted in trauma-informed and anti-oppressive frameworks and I utilize a person-centered approach that is welcoming of intersecting identities and experiences.
Not accepting new clients

Maribeth Arena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation to personal growth and change. I have found that feeling connected, productive, and able to engage in what brings you joy and peace are the fundamentals to gaining a sense of well-being in the world. I have an eclectic style and strengths-based perspective on people and the situations we find ourselves in during the course of our unique complicated lives. I work with young adults,some with developmental challenges, as well as individuals dealing with
loss
, life transitions and/or obstacles to self-actualization, whether related to clinical symptoms or existential experience.

Claire Blood-Deschamps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Does life right now seem difficult, confusing, overwhelming? Do you feel empty, or stuck? Have you experienced a painful
loss
? Are you dealing with a life transition, wishing to achieve something new without knowing how to move forward? Do you long for a relationship? Or is the relationship you have contentious, troubled or unfulfilling? I will work closely and collaboratively with you-whether an individual or couple-to examine what is troubling you, to understand and unravel repetitive, unproductive behavior patterns, to help you move forward into change that promotes growth, relieves painful symptoms and limitations, and creates a new sense of expansion and choice.
Not accepting new clients

Kelly R. Wilson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Often, people come to therapy because they are living lives that they never planned on. It becomes clear that difficulties from the past are getting in the way of settling into relationships. I am interested in helping people overcome losses - the
loss
of time due to depression, the
loss
of previous versions of oneself due to unresolved feelings, illnesses, or injuries, the
loss
of relationships that might have succeeded had one been more able to give to or receive from others, and the
loss
of one's identity due to the demands of work, relationships, or culture. I believe creativity, spontaneity, and humor can contribute to growth.

Silvia Dominguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, Forensi, Service
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, conflicting relationships,
loss
, life decisions, cultural, ethnic and racial identity struggles, concerns about sex and sexuality.
Do you need a change? Trying to get back on track or go beyond where you have been? I am a cross-cultural and bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist who strives to provide specific skills to unique backgrounds and situations. Do you feel misunderstood, devalued or excluded? Do you have enough emotional supports? Are you culturally different, dealing with more than one culture or ethnicity? Do you want to enhance your performance and learn to be more effective in a cross-cultural environment? My aim is to create a welcoming and non-judgmental environment to explore and actively pursue your emotional, personal, and professional growth.

Melissa Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
People who come to see me are often struggling with depression, anxiety,
grief
, infertility and eating/body image concerns, or struggling with transitions in young adulthood.
Central to the therapy process is connecting with someone with whom you can openly explore your past and present; thoughts, feelings, and wishes. As a therapist I am committed to helping you understand the important experiences and patterns that have influenced your life and begin to find openings for new insights and greater meaning. This can allow for personal growth, more fulfilling relationships, and improved coping with difficulties

Lisa Pierce, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
Welcome! It's wonderful that you are considering therapy, and I am here to help. I believe we are capable of far more than we realize. I think of myself as a guide to self-discovery and self-realization. Through couples and individual therapy I have successfully helped people significantly improve their relationships, decrease conflict, depression, anxiety, and self-destructive patterns such as alcoholism and eating disorders. Working together I have also helped people enhance their self-esteem, communication, boundaries, and helped people work through
loss
, trauma, school and career difficulties.

Barbara Hamm
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Special focus on: Traumatic
loss
&
grief
, Depression and other mood disorders, Anxiety disorders Relationship problems, Adjustment difficulties Women's issues, Creativity and blocks to expression, immigration, political violence & acculturation issues.
Each therapy begins with a consultation for "goodness of fit". I listen carefully and actively for symptoms, to history and to the experience of suffering. Desciphering patterns that may contribute to current suffering begins right away as well. I encourage your questions so that together we can develop a collaborative treatment plan. This plan may include short-term intervention or longer-term therapy, depending on the nature of problems, treatment goals, and available resources. I use a range of treatment approaches e.g. dynamically informed psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, mindfulness-based interventions, EMDR and expressive arts in my therapeutic work.

Emma R. Worth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome. My work is to help you find more ease, joy, connection, meaning and purpose in your days. Emotional suffering is part of being human, but it is possible to face challenging life situations with a clear head and an open heart. We can cultivate trust and hope in the face of traumatic personal histories and
loss
. Wouldn’t it be nice to let go of fear and anxiety, as well as the old stories that still have a grip on you, to stop repeating self-defeating patterns and find a place at the clearing for something new?
Pamela Blau
MFA, IAAP
Are you hoping to explore your own creative potential or trying to accept new challenges? Are you a parent seeking support and resources to raise your children and not go crazy in the process?.Are you dealing with personal
loss
, aging, lack of confidence, internal conflict? These are all areas in which a Jungian approach can bring heart and spirit into therapy and help to restore balance.

Emily Sequeira
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I offer therapy for issues including relationships, anxiety,
grief
, self-esteem, depression, mood, family dynamics, life goals / transitions and learning differences.
As your therapist, I work as an active and genuine listener to support your needs. Whether you seek support through a difficult time or help identifying patterns of functioning that may hinder change, happiness and success, the therapeutic relationship is fundamental to my work and forms the foundation of being able to work together. A good therapeutic fit allows for safe exploration toward change. My goal is to to support you on a path toward feeling and functioning better. I use an integrative approach to therapy including psychodynamic, relational-based, client-centered, attachment and cognitive-behavioral therapies.

Theodore Chelmow
Counselor, PhD, MEd MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Other specialties: Couples therapy, PTSD,
grief
, parenting issues, elder & disability care.
Providing Massachusetts statewide services. Mental health issues are at an all time high. It's ok to ask for help. Please don't struggle alone. Dr. Chelmow has > 30 years in the mental health field - focusing on work, family, education, financial & social problems to quickly help reduce anxiety, depression, family issues & substance abuse. He has worked as a business executive & in governance. He has taught at Harvard Medical School, the University of Massachusetts, Cambridge College & Springfield College & written many articles on health care. He provides training to business on difficult work situations, stigma & multiculturalism.
Not accepting new clients

Laura Beth Pang
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years experience. I consider helping people address their suffering a privilege. Learning about yourself within a therapeutic relationship can lead to a more meaningful and authentic life. I can help you with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting, divorce, sexuality, shame, acute/chronic illness, body image,
grief
, and change/
loss
/growth. I work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. I am fluent in Spanish and speak some Mandarin. I will help you learn to make conscious choices that will result in your feeling empowered and more grounded.

Talia Bruce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience in crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and
bereavement
counseling.
As a clinical social worker, I provide counseling to adolescents and adults seeking therapy for a number of reasons such as depression, anxiety, past history of abuse/trauma, and relationship issues. I have worked in a variety of settings including schools, community and college counseling centers, in residential facilities, and in private practice.
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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.