Grief Therapists in Northampton, MA

Have traumas or other events thrown your life off course? I see my job as helping people get back to their "regularly scheduled lives". Whether you have PTSD, or you are a bereaved parent or someone grieving a recent loss , I believe that with the right amount of understanding and validation, every person can successfully reclaim their lives and find his/her/their purpose again. As a consultant and Adjunct Professor specializing in grief and loss , I realize that not all losses are due to death . Grieving for a multitude of losses, including Learning Disorders, ADHD, and adoption, is my focus of treatment.

I blend alternative therapeutic models with the latest research in epigenetics, insights from ancient spiritual traditions, wisdom from earth-based living, and embodied rituals to create processes that shift your relationship to suffering, sorrow, or emotional challenges and open you into deeper connection with your true self and harmony with life. I am affirming of LGBTQ+, poly/ENM, and kink identities. I use anti-oppression, anti-racist, ecopsychology & trauma-informed frameworks to support individual and collective liberation.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unsure of your path or how to heal your pain? I create a safe, supportive space for you to set aside "the noise of the world", to have time just for you, where your fears, struggles, and stressors can be heard with understanding and compassion. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, loss of identity, life transitions, chronic fear, PTSD or trauma, relationship conflict, grief or loss of a beloved, triggers as a Highly Sensitive Person, or spiritual questioning, it is possible to heal: to have inner calm, clarity, peacefulness, self-compassion, authenticity, and empowerment.

I’m a licensed psychologist who specializes in women’s and parental mental health. Juggling all the needs of self, children, partners, work, & daily life demands can result in an overwhelming loss of control and losing one’s “self,” which takes a toll on social, physical, & emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re trying to find your new normal after the newest addition to your family, dealing with relationship challenges, experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, trying to process a traumatic birth or NICU experience, or struggling with grief or family trauma, I’m here to help.

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in Northampton, Massachusetts. I have worked with adults and college students for over 25 years. My areas of specialization include depression, bereavement , loss , anxiety/stress and sleep difficulties. I also provide treatment to people with relationship, self-esteem, life transition and academic issues.

I am a staff member at the Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute, where we use research-supported trauma healing therapies to help people overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, phobia, addiction, grief , anger, and more. By decreasing distress, folks tend to experience improved performance at work or school as well as decreased interpersonal difficulties and problem behaviors. The goal of our therapy sessions would be for you to find true healing and effectively put the past behind you.

In a safe and supportive environment, I provide treatment for individuals in a private practice that fosters trust, understanding, personal growth, and spiritual growth. I have 25+ years of experience as a therapist utilizing a mind/body/spirit, dialectical therapeutic approach, in addressing issues of grief / loss , depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma including PTSD, childhood abuse, life transitions, and spiritual connection. I offer EMDR, shamanic counseling and grief counseling in my work with clients . I work to build upon each person's unique strengths, internal wisdom, knowledge, and personal goals.

Life is hard and life can be beautiful. Your symptoms perfectly reflect your distress. Gentleness, curiosity and developing awareness create a foundation for healing. Life need not be situations and feelings that keep repeating. I work to create positive ways of relating to yourself and others. Real change is possible with respect, courage and an open heart. I am not a managed care therapist - my commitment is to lasting change. I work with heterosexual, non-binary and LGBTQA+ individuals and couples. I also specialize in working with end of life, grief and loss , autism and deaf and hard of hearing issues.

As a psychotherapist and art therapist with over 30 years experience working with both children and adults, I specialize in tailoring my clinical approach to each individual. Drawing on a wide variety of therapeutic techniques, my practice is client-centered and eclectic. With children, I focus on play and art therapy; my work with adults weaves in positive psychology techniques, art therapy and humanistic therapies. I have been teaching therapy at the graduate level for 30 years. I also mentor and supervise individuals working towards their LMHC (Licensed mental health counselor) and ATR (Registered art therapist) certifications.

Perhaps you: have suffered loss , are dealing w/ illness; or wish to improve your emotional intelligence and self expression, create better boundaries; explore making a major life change; or long for more loving relationships/ fulfilling sexual encounters? Perhaps you feel burnt out, un-inspired, stuck in patterns of worry, sadness, anger, addiction, negativity and you need help learning practical skills to manage emotions and life's challenges in new ways? Perhaps you feel confined or disempowered by work/ home/ family situations and are ready to transform them into more vibrant, loving, and affirming experiences?Let's get to work!

Are you feeling anxious? Alone? Depressed? Perhaps you are going through an expected or unexpected life change and need support to navigate it. Maybe you don't feel like you 'fit' in the spaces in which you find yourself, and you have questions about who you are and where you belong. Or perhaps you’ve identified a desired change in your life yet feel stuck to achieve it. If any of these concerns resonate, I am trained to help. I am a Clinical Psychologist who is committed to providing a welcoming, compassionate and safe space for people of all identities to explore who they are and who they would like to be.

A wise therapist once said to me, “life is 10,000 smiles and 10,000 tears.” Such words never rang so true as during these days of loss , fear, and uncertainty due to racial injustice, viral pandemic, and threats to our climate. These events impact us all; although we may not recognize it. Whatever brings you here today, I am here to provide support, compassion, and assistance because life happens…

The decision to seek therapy is not an easy one and finding the right therapist can be daunting. In today's challenging times, many people feel depressed, anxious, or unfulfilled in multiple areas of their lives. I am a licensed psychologist who works with adults who struggle with these issues. My expertise includes depression, relationship concerns, complex trauma, difficult transitions, & grief / loss .

Life transitions can often cause us to feel overwhelmed. While people close to us may be supportive, we may not always feel able to share with them our doubts and discomfort. Having an empathic therapist who can objectively help us navigate the journey is invaluable. My work with clients who have struggled with depression and anxiety, survived trauma or grief , or experience the world as LGBTQ+ identified people is strengths-based, person-centered, and results-oriented.

I am a licensed clinician in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and I am a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist. I have a person-centered and holistic approach. I enjoy blending traditional talk therapy, expressive arts, and movement therapy in my counseling sessions. Typically I begin therapy with traditional talk therapy and then at that point I am open to using any particular style depending on your preferred way of processing. Typically my clients are people who feel overwhelmed, have recent loss , need help improving self-esteem, need help improving relationships, and want realistic coping skills in their life.