Grief Therapists in DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY

Are you seeking relief for loss of a loved one? Do you feel deep in grief? Are you a stressed out caregiver? Coping with chronic illness? Processing feelings in a safe environment can improve your improve your sleep and help you find a feeling of security. I have an advanced certification in grief counseling and am a fellow in Thanatology, the study of death, dying and bereavement. Thanatology encompasses grief models and theories.

Welcome! I started Water & Stone to support people, such as yourself, in finding a therapist or therapy group that fits your current needs, budget, and availability. When we speak I'll listen to what has been going on in your life and brings you to therapy before talking through options and sharing more about each group or therapist. My goal is that you find the right fit for you, so you can begin to feel a shift or relief within the first session.

Life is full of challenges which can begin to feel insurmountable as the challenges stack up and accumulate over time. Whether it be anxiety, grief, addiction, family conflict, or the strain of everyday life, I want to help you explore how these feelings and thoughts are shaping your behaviors and personality. My goal is to help you discover your potential by working together to reframe your thoughts and understandings and capitalize from the knowledge gained. I believe that with the right support, people have a greater potential for growth and transformation in their lives.

Sheila is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State. She is a certified Rapid Resolution Therapist and hypnotherapist. She specializes in RRT, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy. She has extensive experience counseling people struggling with, depression, anxiety, adjustment problems, divorce and separation, trauma and grief. Sheila has worked extensively with adults and young adults dealing with trauma, and the more common issues of parenting, relationships and school concerns.

DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION WE ARE OFFERING VIDEO SESSIONS IF NEEDED. I have been coaching clients in the New York area for the past 20 years as they make positive, life-altering changes via individual, couples, family and group counseling. Through carefully guided exploration, my clients uncover behavioral patterns that keep them from the happiness they desire by learning strategies for managing stress, working through loss, creating loving, productive relationships, finding spiritual fulfillment and living more intentional, mindful lives.

If you have been experiencing difficult emotions, depression or anxiety relating to work pressures, relationships, loss/grief, trauma, illness (chronic or terminal) or any other challenge (past or present) I can help you. Together, we will find ways to work through the conflicts that have been intruding upon your personal and professional growth and preventing you from living your life the way you desire.

I am a licensed therapist committed to helping clients learn new skills to build stronger, healthier relationships, increase emotional expression, and gain confidence within themselves. My goal is to create a safe space where clients can positively process life experiences in a non-judgmental environment. I'm committed to meeting you where you are at and supporting your individual journey towards healing and growth. I utilize a variety of different approaches to ensure that our work together is tailored to your specific situation and goals. Our sessions will challenge you and together, we will work towards overcoming obstacles.

I specialize in women’s mental health and wellness across the lifespan and work with clients on areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, work/career identity and balance, stress management, reproductive and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD), parenting issues, bereavement, academic challenges and existential issues.

Therapy offers the possibility for change so that, with the appropriate guidance, you can become more content. Through therapy, you can discover who you are and what you want: what saddens and excites you and what dictates your unhappy choices in life to modify them with choices that are more satisfying and realistic. Therapy may eventually lead you to a more meaningful life, more enjoyment in work and love, and ultimately give you the ability to come to terms with your limitations, strengths, and surroundings; Therapy helps survive shame and manage loss, anxiety and sadness.

By creating a warm and supportive therapeutic relationship, I work with my clients in a non-judgmental, creative and collaborative environment that fosters the opportunity to create change. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to assist you in working through the narrative that has brought you to therapy. This can include, current and past life experiences, relationship concerns, feelings of ambiguity, 'stuckness', symptoms of Depression and Anxiety. Together, we will work to create better awareness of yourself and create happier and healthier lives.

No one likes struggling. It's hard. And even though we don't all talk about, we all do it --we struggle. It feels easier to struggle alone because it's safe. But deep down we're looking for someone to share it with. We're looking for someone to understand us, make sense of our feelings, and offer us support along the way. Hard to find, isn't it? Well, that's where I come in. Whether you're overwhelmed, alone, or struggling with a new major life transition, I can help you. Therapy can help you. Together we will figure out your feelings: what they mean, where they come from, and what you want to do with them.

When the time comes to make a change, it takes courage to ask for support. To be one who can respond to that request is a privilege. Starting in community mental health (access for all) and moving into my private practice, I have had experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and grieving with adults, children, couples, and the LGBTQ community. I specialize in working with people who have a history of trauma, big and small, and varied relational issues. I integrate my psychodynamic and relational training with long- or short-term, problem focused psychotherapeutic work as well as EMDR treatment.

Anxious? Depressed? Lack motivation? Do you question your life's purpose, what brings you joy and why achieving it is such a struggle? Are you experiencing re-entry anxiety? Are your relationships always a challenge? Do you find yourself repeating patterns that consistently don't work? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? I have been engaging with clients for over 15 years, in an open conversational manner to assist them in identifying and addressing the source of these concerns, to decrease their symptoms so that they can get more joy out of life and have fuller more meaningful relationships.

You’d been doing so good. Enjoying life, being productive, connecting with family and friends. Then, out of nowhere, it crept back in—that familiar feeling of emptiness. You can feel your worldview narrowing and your emotions shutting down, and it scares you. You’ve worked so hard to move past this. Eating well, exercising, meditating, and sleeping more. And then here comes this reminder that all the self-care in the world isn’t quite enough to help you move past this disconnection. Hopelessness is setting in. You know there must be a better way to live, but you simply don’t know how to achieve it.

Are you experiencing challenges navigating meaningful life transitions such as graduating college, exiting a relationship or changing careers? Do you often compare yourself to friends, family members or strangers on social media who seem to have it “figured out?” Does that comparison create shame, self-judgment or a feeling of being stuck? Does fear or anxiety create limits in trusting your worthiness? Do you want to pursue a more vibrant and fulfilled life that is aligned with your innate goodness?

I am a psychotherapist, author, and public speaker specializing in psychospiritual development, with particular expertise in psychedelic psychotherapy. My book, Psychedelic Healing: The Promise of Entheogens for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Development, describes the influence of psychedelics on the development of my personality theory and clinical practice. (A six-minute interview “Fusion of Spirit and Science” may be found at: vimeo.com/7517009.) Trained in humanistic, transpersonal, and eastern traditions, I maintain a (non-psychedelic) psychotherapy practice in Brooklyn, New York.

Throughout life you may experience times of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family conflict, or struggles with identity or self-worth. You may feel disconnected from your emotions or overwhelmed by them. Therapy is a unique opportunity to slow down and be intentional in taking care of your mental health. I work together with clients to identify goals and create a plan to successfully achieve them. My approach is collaborative and prioritizes a strong therapeutic alliance to facilitate reflection, healing, and change.

My areas of focus and expertise address healing from trauma, family conflict, anxiety, depression, anger, adjustment challenges, and mindfulness. My dedicated work with children, adolescents, and adults, has served to reinforce my goal of holistically improving the lives of my clients. My job as a therapist is to support and empower you to reach your own goals within the context of a safe and profound human relationship. Please inquire via e-mail for the fastest response time.

Linden Van Cantfort is a Pre-Licensed MFT Therapist with over eight months of experience in providing high-quality, inclusive, and trauma-informed therapy for adults and adolescents. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT). She works with clients to dismantle limiting beliefs, heal from trauma, and create healthier narratives for themselves and their relationships.