Grief Therapists in Princeton, NJ
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Jon Leano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you suffering from a
loss
-- or losses -- in your life? Have you lost a loved one? A relationship? Are you anticipating a
loss
?
Loss
and
grief
can be so painful, both emotionally and physically. What was, no longer is. The people and things you believed you could count on may no longer be available.
Loss
and
grief
can feel disorienting, like the ground under you has crumbled or shifted and you no longer know what’s up or down. You might feel stuck. You might feel like nothing will be good again.
Loss
and
grief
can bring up all kinds of feelings and reactions. They’re all valid.
Beth W. Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in severe anxiety, panic attacks, ADD, and
grief
work.
In our relationships with ourselves or others, we all have times where the weight of life can make us feel off balance... In my practice my goal is to take the client from where they are and explore individualized solutions that restore a sense of alignment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses an integrative approach, drawing from Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Trauma Focused therapies.
Waitlist for new clients
Divine Recovery Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Divine Recovery Therapy LLC (DRT ) is a virtual tele-behavioral health service. We serve as a vessel to guide your recovery and healing. You are an exceptional part of your journey and we partner with you as a supportive guide to your recovery and healing. We provide care through using an array of proven state of the art therapeutic services to guide your destination to wholeness and wellness. If you are grieving the
loss
of a loved one, relationship or stemming from life's unexpected transitions please reach out for comfort, clarity and support as you start your journey (at your pace) to emotional healing.
Dale B Bromberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello my practice focuses on adults who maybe struggling with anxiety, depression,
grief
, trauma, eating disorders, and other issues. I’ve helped individuals with health concerns and life transitions. I utilize a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused, Strength Based Perspective, EMDR and Spirituality. Working together you can achieve goals and feel better about yourself and life.
Waitlist for new clients
Tracey Post
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, ACST, CCPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Specialties: relationships, sexuality, trauma,
grief
/
loss
, anxiety, separation/divorce, stress and embracing the constant changes life brings.
I want you to have the best life imaginable: to live in a body that can feel what it feels and with a mind that can know what it knows. I believe we heal through connection and relationship; it is how we survive then thrive. Sometimes we need to make meaning of our experiences; sometimes we just want to manage or reduce unwanted symptoms and sometimes we need someone to simply be present- to sit and witness and listen or hold the silence. I hope you will find all these elements working with me and together we will walk the path to healing. Come in and let's explore together!
Andrea L. Gaynor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work primarily with older adults (62+) and the issues that they face at that time in their lives. Often these issues relate to anxiety about an illness that they or a loved one are experiencing. Caregiving a family member, particularly a spouse, creates a tremendous amount of stress in individuals. The sense of
loss
that occurs when a spouse has a chronic illness is profound. They grieve the dreams that they had for this time in their lives. Many times, a sense of isolation occurs with caring for, or the
loss
of a loved one.
Not accepting new clients
Julia A. Little
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with clients impacted by a cancer diagnosis, past or recent
grief
and
loss
, and any stressful life changes.
There are times in life we all need someone to talk to. Whether you struggle with anxiety or depression or are trying to cope with a recent change or
loss
, no concern is too big to work through together. I will provide a safe, comfortable, private space for you to unload your worries, untangle your conflicts, and plan and dream for your future. Most importantly, I will listen to you, respect you, and care about you. I look forward to hearing your story, and helping you craft the next chapter.
Princeton, NJ 08542
Not accepting new clients
Deanna Sass
Counselor, MA/MA, NCC/CPC, LAC
Verified
Verified
Specializing in
Grief
and
Loss
, of all kinds, including
loss
of job, end of a relationship, divorce,
loss
of health, serious diagnosis or life-changing accident, other life transitions such as, retirement, empty nest, as well as
loss
due to
death
of a loved one. Suffering from Depression or Anxiety? Need help with Marital Problems? Having difficulty adjusting to a new life circumstance? I can help you navigate many of the difficulties on the road of life. I work well with Adolescents, as well as Young Adults, Adults and Elderly clients. Call or e-mail me today.
Trinh Nguyen
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with clients of all ages and diversity navigating challenges with life transitions, depression, anxiety, addiction, interpersonal relations,
grief
&
loss
, trauma, cultural issues.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” I believe that every individual has within themselves the resources they need to take actions towards creating the changes that will align with their values and purpose. Being a bicultural individual, I am able to see things from two different perspectives, which helps me remain open and adaptable to various personal values and ways of life. I pride myself on my ability to create a space where you would feel comfortable and understood to express your concerns and emotions freely.
Romelle Holmgren Lysenko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Grief
leaves you feeling hopeless and alone. Life as you know it has ended and everyone wants you to “get over it”. You don’t even recognize the person you have become. Following a
loss
, everything feels different. You don’t feel like you can relate to friends and the world around you as you did before.
Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
LCSW
Verified
Verified
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational,
grief
and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with. The group administrator Michael "Moshe" Raskind LCSW will review your needs and match you up with a member of our team. We are also licensed In NJ PA and NY
Carolyn Smiley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with adults and older adults who are dealing with
loss
, anxiety, depression and trauma.
We all experience times in our lives when we feel that life is out of balance. Perhaps there is sadness, or longing. Something doesn't feel quite right. Or Maybe we experience the effects of past or present trauma and feel disconnected from ourselves or others. With presence and warmth my goal is to provide a nurturing environment where you can explore, process, and develop insight into why life feels the way it does. I'll strive to help you find sure footing as you navigate the uncertainties of life, and develop a deeper connection with yourself and others.
Cathi Fischer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Anxiety, depression and
grief
can cause you to feel helpless and out of control.
Deciding to come for counseling can be a difficult decision. A supportive and nurturing environment is waiting when you come into the office. Together, we will create an atmosphere of trust and comfort that will allow you to explore your needs while I support you in finding solutions. My 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults dealing with issues of anxiety, depression and
grief
, to name a few, will help me to tailor treatment to what works best for each individual or family. My knowledge also expands to working with children, adolescents and families going through chronic and terminal medical illness.
Aly Resnick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, ACS
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am a graduate of Georgian Court University where I earned both my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am currently licensed to practice in New Jersey (LPC), New York (LMHC), and Florida (LMHC) at this time. I have been in the field for over 10 years in various settings and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. My areas of specialty include but are not limited to:
bereavement
/
grief
, end of life, anxiety, mood related disorders, addiction, and marital and family issues.
Karen W. Rispoli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
as a survivor of
loss
and trauma,I better understand the impact of
loss
and trauma, and help my clients find an effective way to cope with the pain, anxiety, and depression that often accompany these events.
I love working with men/women from 18+.I help individuals and couples deal with: life transitions such as divorce, relationship concerns,
loss
,ptsd,anxiety,and depression. I offer traditional talking therapy, body work, meditation, and personal and spiritual counseling. My approach is simple . I must develop an open, trusting relationship, one of mutual respect and safety for my client to grow. I consider my relationship with my client as a partnership, and am interactive, but not confrontational in my approach. Transitions and trauma make it impossible for us not to integrate our spiritual needs with our emotional needs.
Barbara Cole-Kiernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
My experience and training include many psychological modalities as well as a strong background in hospice,
bereavement
, meditation and yoga.
Are you in transition? Feeling stuck in your life or relationship? Have your usual coping strategies become ineffective, leaving you feeling anxious, fearful, depressed or angry? Do you feel that there must be more to life than what you are presently experiencing? Are you experiencing emotional upheaval that is impacting the quality of your life as a result of critical or chronic illness ?
Peter A. Miller Psychotherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you feel like your life is changing, but you don't know how to cope? Do you wonder where to go from here? Sometimes the way we think and the things we do that have worked in the past, don't work anymore. It takes a deeper exploration to find new ways of being one's true self in the world.
We are a group psychotherapy practice specializing in working with
grief
and
loss
, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions and the anxiety and depression that often accompany these issues.
TBE Global LLC
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
In addition to being a multi-state licensed professional psychotherapist in Texas and NJ; I am also a Certified
Grief
Recovery Specialist, and I am fully qualified to help you explore that.
How has pain colored your lens? Clouded your thoughts and decision making? Impacted your interpersonal relationships? Work/School life? Most people don't realize that if pain goes unattended; it impacts every area of our lives; including how we see and experience the world and the people in it. Unattended to pain opens the door to destructive behavior patterns and declining motivation. Pain can show up in addictions, somatic/psychotic manifestation, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, etc. When explored with the aide of a professional, that same pain can be utilized to help you discover the best version of yourself.
Jennifer Vazquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
The Center for
Bereavement
Counseling: I work with adults and children coping with the
loss
of a loved one including
loss
of child, sibling, spouse, grandparent etc.
My specialty areas include working with individual and child/family therapy. With individual/adult treatment I work with mood and anxiety disorders with a specialty in Post Traumatic Stress, survivors of childhood abuse and trauma recovery. My work with children ranges from age 4 through college age. My individual work with children includes management of depression, anxiety and physical/sexual abuse as well as working with children with ADHD. I also include a family/parenting component when working with children.
Creative Arts Therapies Services, LLC
ATR-BC, LCAT, LPC
Verified
Verified
What is Art Therapy? This is the number one question asked of me. Briefly, as defined by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), "Art therapy is a mental health profession in which clients, facilitated by the art therapist, use art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork to explore their feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem. A goal in art therapy is to improve or restore a client's functioning and his/her sense of personal well-being." The creative process lends itself readily to meeting the individual where they are at in the present moment. My personal style mirrors this. I utilize both the non-verbal and verbal processes to facilitate understanding, awareness and growth. My particular areas of expertise are
grief
/
loss
, attachment issues (i.e.foster care/adoption), trauma, mood instability, and disordered personality.
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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.