Grief Therapists in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY

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.

The collective grief of the pandemic has left us facing anxiety and unstability we may have already been managing before, but it's now magnified by the loss of so much of what we remember having. Emerging feelings can include grief , depression, relationship issues, parenting stress, and even anger. This can leave us feeling isolated and alone as we struggle to navigate through the monotony and difficulties of our new every day.

One of my core values is to offer my complete presence to the other person. I believe presence is key to fostering a safe and secure environment so that mutual trust can unfold and transformative work can be done. Since 2010, I have focused my work on children and parents struggling with family life challenges including traumatic events such as divorce, loss , prenatal/birth trauma, medical procedures, adoption and attachment disruption. I am also trained in Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART), a modality that specifically helps children resolve trauma using play, movement, and sensory motor stimulation.

Anxiety, Stress, Depression. You are not alone. These are trying times and you need support. Together, we will examine unmanageable thoughts, feelings and barriers to contentment. Using practical, strengths-based and insight-oriented therapies, you will develop better mood, coping skills, life skills, and stress management. I also offer Mindfulness strategies and holistic approaches to wellness. Together, we will set attainable goals that free you from old patterns, allowing for personal growth and meaningful change. Individual, partner and group therapies are offered.

I am a New York based psychotherapist who believes that we all have an innate ability to heal and empower ourselves. Whether you are working through issues in your relationships, identity/cultural issues, grieving a loss , going through a major life transition, or processing past/current traumas, I believe I can be a fellow traveler in helping you develop lasting change and growth.

Therapy is about making meaning. Yes, most people start the process to develop coping skills and receive guidance during stressful times or life transitions, but that’s only the beginning of what it can achieve. If you approach this experience with curiosity and openness, I will help you unpack your history, identify patterns and make meaningful changes that leave you feeling like you are writing your own story.

I believe therapy is an opportunity for people to explore themselves and their relationships in order to create space for self-acceptance and deeper connections. In our work together, we will explore life’s challenges, celebrate its joys, and process the experiences in between. I practice focusing on clients' strengths, collaborating to create an individualized approach to address each client’s unique needs.

I am Dr. Lara DiCarlo, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I offer video sessions for all residents of New York. People often come to me for concerns with anxiety, chronic illness, depression, grief , life transitions, perinatal period, relationships (attachment, family, parenting, peer, romantic, sexual), and sense of self/identity. My approach is warm, engaging, empowering, and collaborative. I will meet you where you are and listen with an attuned ear and open mind.

My goal is to help shift mindsets and help navigate the discussion as to why caring for your mental health is just as imperative as your physical health. It can be difficult to begin the journey of therapy, talk about our traumas, and make the connections needed to begin our healing process. As your therapist, I will ensure that a safe, non-judgmental space is created so you can be equipped with the tools to live your most fulfilling life. I strive to help my clients find peace, comfort, and self-love that will guide them through life in a meaningful way.

I am a bilingual-Spanish licensed mental health counselor with +10 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. I understand healing as a collaborative process where multiple factors intervene, and my approach focuses on giving the individual the tools and agency to overcome whatever challenges might find on the way to healing. Issues ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief , to relationship conflict, motivational issues, family conflict, anger management, and school or career issues. Insight and mindfulness are key components of my approach.

Life’s challenges and changes can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Engaging in therapy can be a step towards increasing self-awareness, building self-esteem and tapping into joy. I’m here to walk with you through growth and healing. Together we will focus on your individual strengths and personal goals to develop the tools necessary to process past traumas, overcome adversity and manage anxiety, transition or loss .

Life experiences can bring pain and conflict resulting in depression, anxiety and coping with substances. I frequently hear the expression of loneliness, emptiness and feeling unfulfilled in people's lives and the sadness, disappointment and anger over relationships with themselves, partners, family and friends that fail to satisfy those needs. Experience has taught me that feeling heard and understood generates a sense of hope and stimulates movement toward insight through exploration and examination of one's inner life. Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers the framework and space for this work, leading to corrective emotional experiences and a more satisfying life and relationships.

My work with clients focuses on relationships. I have over 40 years of experience with couples, individuals and families. I specialize in couple therapy but work well with individuals and families.I am active as a therapist, and will be direct and clear about the patterns I see. I will come right to the point, but with care and compassion. I will meet with you in my office or by video. I work with with a range of clients, including straight, gay and lesbians. They may be married, co-habitating or single. Issues include attachment, commitment, betrayal or "heating-up" a partnership gone cold.

Finding a therapist that is a good fit can feel challenging. It is important for you to feel safe, comfortable and understood in the therapeutic setting. During therapy you can begin to see patterns in your life where you feel stuck. By understanding where your feelings may be stemming from in your life, you can make shifts towards more successful relationships and a life with more fulfillment. My clients describe me as warm, empathic, and attentive. I provide a safe space to identify what you'd like your life to look like, and explore what's keeping you feel "stuck".

Welcome! I believe we all have internal wisdom. Certain experiences in life challenge us to remember or learn tools to access such wisdom. As some of my clients navigate life transitions, identity exploration, migration, acculturation, adoption, grief , bereavement , and more, they experience difficulties such as anxiety, depression, couple and family conflict. With the right support people may transform such difficulties into strength, fulfillment, and connection.

A good match between therapist and patient is essential for success. I work with people stuck or in transitions and experiencing life changes, having symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, grief or relationship difficulties. Some may be trying to overcome a hurdle or are facing a loss , wanting to change habits or find a more authentic or centered self. I will help you develop more flexible ways for meeting life's challenges. My style is collaborative and respectful, together we will consider how experiences from the past intersect with the present and focus on what is most meaningful to you now.