Grief Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
If you are in pain - dreading your day, in a relationship that isn't working, retired not knowing what's next, afraid to take risks, grieving loss of someone significant - you don't need to be alone with these experiences.
With over 30 years experience, I can help you get out of emotional pain and live life in creative ways. I will help you explore what's holding you back as you build support for moving forward.
If you are in pain - dreading your day, in a relationship that isn't working, retired not knowing what's next, afraid to take risks, grieving loss of someone significant - you don't need to be alone with these experiences.
With over 30 years experience, I can help you get out of emotional pain and live life in creative ways. I will help you explore what's holding you back as you build support for moving forward.
The world feels uncertain, and on top of that you may be dealing with grief, loss, or major life changes that make everything feel heavier.
My approach uses CBT and EMDR, focused on what helps you. I offer feedback and adapt as we go. As a Latina and first generation Mexican immigrant, I’m especially attuned to culture, family, and unspoken expectations. Many people I work with were taught to carry things quietly or push through without support, so starting therapy can feel unfamiliar at first.
The world feels uncertain, and on top of that you may be dealing with grief, loss, or major life changes that make everything feel heavier.
My approach uses CBT and EMDR, focused on what helps you. I offer feedback and adapt as we go. As a Latina and first generation Mexican immigrant, I’m especially attuned to culture, family, and unspoken expectations. Many people I work with were taught to carry things quietly or push through without support, so starting therapy can feel unfamiliar at first.
There comes a moment in life when surviving is no longer enough and you are ready to start living. I work with people who feel stuck and know that something needs to change. You may be exhausted from carrying the past, repeating patterns, and living with both the weight of what has been and the uncertainty of what comes next. You are ready for real healing, knowing it takes courage, honesty, and commitment. And I am here, ready for it with you.
There comes a moment in life when surviving is no longer enough and you are ready to start living. I work with people who feel stuck and know that something needs to change. You may be exhausted from carrying the past, repeating patterns, and living with both the weight of what has been and the uncertainty of what comes next. You are ready for real healing, knowing it takes courage, honesty, and commitment. And I am here, ready for it with you.
Are you navigating the heartbreak of loss?
We offer IFS.
Are you navigating the heartbreak of loss?
We offer IFS.
Come as you are. Psychotherapy is a safe and private place to explore the issues preventing you from living a more productive, meaningful, happier life. I'm aware that it takes an incredible amount of courage to walk into a therapy room and share things that require great vulnerability. My approach is person-centered, empathic and flexible, meeting clients where they are in their lives and helping them to identify and work on areas they would like to change or explore. I utilize supportive, mindfulness based and existential therapies with some use of CBT and thoughtfully inserted levity.
Come as you are. Psychotherapy is a safe and private place to explore the issues preventing you from living a more productive, meaningful, happier life. I'm aware that it takes an incredible amount of courage to walk into a therapy room and share things that require great vulnerability. My approach is person-centered, empathic and flexible, meeting clients where they are in their lives and helping them to identify and work on areas they would like to change or explore. I utilize supportive, mindfulness based and existential therapies with some use of CBT and thoughtfully inserted levity.
I work with people who have experienced all different types of trauma, as well as those coping with grief, loss, performance anxiety, and issues of self-worth.
I work with individuals and families using different modalities including Somatic Experiencing, which I use as a framework to bring awareness and sensation of the body into our sessions. My passion is helping people who are in states of overwhelm, or freeze begin to understand and feel more embodied.
I work with people who have experienced all different types of trauma, as well as those coping with grief, loss, performance anxiety, and issues of self-worth.
I work with individuals and families using different modalities including Somatic Experiencing, which I use as a framework to bring awareness and sensation of the body into our sessions. My passion is helping people who are in states of overwhelm, or freeze begin to understand and feel more embodied.
Showing up for yourself is incredibly important, however prioritizing your own needs is often easier said than done. It can be especially challenging if you already feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, and/or lost. Through the therapeutic process, together we can navigate life transitions, explore difficult emotions, resolve conflicts, build on strengths, enhance coping skills, increase self-satisfaction, and gain new insights.
Showing up for yourself is incredibly important, however prioritizing your own needs is often easier said than done. It can be especially challenging if you already feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, and/or lost. Through the therapeutic process, together we can navigate life transitions, explore difficult emotions, resolve conflicts, build on strengths, enhance coping skills, increase self-satisfaction, and gain new insights.
My specialities include working with people experiencing grief and loss, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, identity issues, personality disorders, and relationship issues.
I believe that therapy is a transformative experience that can increase self-awareness, self-knowledge and self-compassion. Through an open, curious, supportive partnership, we will explore and deepen your understanding of your relationships and history and how these may be impacting your life now. Our process can help you make more informed decisions about how you want to move forward in your life or help you find peace in remaining where you’re at. I offer a non-judgmental space where all thoughts, feelings, fears and desires can be explored and processed.
My specialities include working with people experiencing grief and loss, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, identity issues, personality disorders, and relationship issues.
I believe that therapy is a transformative experience that can increase self-awareness, self-knowledge and self-compassion. Through an open, curious, supportive partnership, we will explore and deepen your understanding of your relationships and history and how these may be impacting your life now. Our process can help you make more informed decisions about how you want to move forward in your life or help you find peace in remaining where you’re at. I offer a non-judgmental space where all thoughts, feelings, fears and desires can be explored and processed.
Death, divorce, loss of employment, and the fatal impact of COVID-19 are unavoidable human traumas.
Come tell me your story and I will listen. Together we will find what is meaningful and healing for you. I offer creative processes to contain, release and renew your self expression.
Death, divorce, loss of employment, and the fatal impact of COVID-19 are unavoidable human traumas.
Come tell me your story and I will listen. Together we will find what is meaningful and healing for you. I offer creative processes to contain, release and renew your self expression.
You’re someone who’s felt stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, trauma, or caught between cultures and identity.
I offer trauma‑aware support for post‑traumatic stress, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. Rooted in my Caribbean culture, I hold affirming space where together we build resilience, find clarity, and heal. My approach blends CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and self‑compassion.
You’re someone who’s felt stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, trauma, or caught between cultures and identity.
I offer trauma‑aware support for post‑traumatic stress, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. Rooted in my Caribbean culture, I hold affirming space where together we build resilience, find clarity, and heal. My approach blends CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and self‑compassion.
I work with people facing a wide variety of life challenges including trauma, anxiety, family conflict, adoption issues, parenting challenges, career transition, complicated grief, and addiction recovery.
I am certified in EMDR, IFS Level 1 and Sensorimotor Therapy Level 2. I supervise at the Institute For Contemporary Psychotherapy Trauma Program. My post-grad at the New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy focused on work with recovering alcoholics, my Smith College dissertation focused on 9/11 grief. I'm trained in Prolonged Grief Protocol.
I work with people facing a wide variety of life challenges including trauma, anxiety, family conflict, adoption issues, parenting challenges, career transition, complicated grief, and addiction recovery.
I am certified in EMDR, IFS Level 1 and Sensorimotor Therapy Level 2. I supervise at the Institute For Contemporary Psychotherapy Trauma Program. My post-grad at the New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy focused on work with recovering alcoholics, my Smith College dissertation focused on 9/11 grief. I'm trained in Prolonged Grief Protocol.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, down, or at a crossroads, therapy with me is an active and collaborative process focused on meaningful change. My role is to join you in the work: asking thoughtful questions, offering new perspectives, and giving you tools to use in your daily life. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in advertising, where I experienced the fast-paced, high-demand nature of corporate life. This background helps me connect with clients navigating burnout and career uncertainty, while balancing ambition with identity and well-being.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, down, or at a crossroads, therapy with me is an active and collaborative process focused on meaningful change. My role is to join you in the work: asking thoughtful questions, offering new perspectives, and giving you tools to use in your daily life. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in advertising, where I experienced the fast-paced, high-demand nature of corporate life. This background helps me connect with clients navigating burnout and career uncertainty, while balancing ambition with identity and well-being.
Thank you for taking the time for yourself. Speaking to a therapist is a proactive move that a person can make to work through an issue or event that one is experiencing and possibly struggling with. Mental health is as important as our physical health and impacts all areas of our lives.
Thank you for taking the time for yourself. Speaking to a therapist is a proactive move that a person can make to work through an issue or event that one is experiencing and possibly struggling with. Mental health is as important as our physical health and impacts all areas of our lives.
I work with clients facing anxiety, grief, or feeling stuck in their creative or professional lives, as well as couples navigating conflict or disconnection.
You might feel ready for change but unsure where to begin. Maybe your career feels misaligned or your confidence has faded. Or you are a couple caught in cycles of distance, conflict, or miscommunication. Together, we work to restore clarity, energy, and connection so you can move toward a life and relationships that reflect your values and goals.
I work with clients facing anxiety, grief, or feeling stuck in their creative or professional lives, as well as couples navigating conflict or disconnection.
You might feel ready for change but unsure where to begin. Maybe your career feels misaligned or your confidence has faded. Or you are a couple caught in cycles of distance, conflict, or miscommunication. Together, we work to restore clarity, energy, and connection so you can move toward a life and relationships that reflect your values and goals.
I believe healing is transforming challenges into strength while embracing a fundamental truth: you can accept yourself exactly as you are and still grow towards who you want to become. Whether you're struggling with overcoming trauma, feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions, or battling persistent anxiety, therapy will balance scientifically supported treatments with your unique needs. Through a combination of CBT, DBT and trauma-focused treatments, I'll help you stay present, navigate emotional storms, build healthy relationships with others and yourself, and heal from painful experiences.
I believe healing is transforming challenges into strength while embracing a fundamental truth: you can accept yourself exactly as you are and still grow towards who you want to become. Whether you're struggling with overcoming trauma, feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions, or battling persistent anxiety, therapy will balance scientifically supported treatments with your unique needs. Through a combination of CBT, DBT and trauma-focused treatments, I'll help you stay present, navigate emotional storms, build healthy relationships with others and yourself, and heal from painful experiences.
Areas of focus are trauma, addiction and grief.
Are you looking to feel better and move through life with more ease? Are you experiencing internal conflicts or have a sense of not knowing where to start or how to heal past hurt or pain? There may be parts of you that feel stuck in the past and other parts that are working so hard to move forward. I will help you create space, understanding and insight within your system, and feel better. I work in a supportive, collaborative manner, welcoming all parts of you to foster healing and growth.
Areas of focus are trauma, addiction and grief.
Are you looking to feel better and move through life with more ease? Are you experiencing internal conflicts or have a sense of not knowing where to start or how to heal past hurt or pain? There may be parts of you that feel stuck in the past and other parts that are working so hard to move forward. I will help you create space, understanding and insight within your system, and feel better. I work in a supportive, collaborative manner, welcoming all parts of you to foster healing and growth.
My areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, transitions, parenting, relationships, and grief.
I am an active therapist who aims to be open, non-judgmental, and flexible. I tailor my interventions to your goals and needs. I lean on attachment and developmental theories, while incorporating skills from a number of evidence-based approaches: DBT, CBT and ACT. For couples, I draw from EFT, IBCT, The Gottman Method, and Object Relations Couples Therapy.
My areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, transitions, parenting, relationships, and grief.
I am an active therapist who aims to be open, non-judgmental, and flexible. I tailor my interventions to your goals and needs. I lean on attachment and developmental theories, while incorporating skills from a number of evidence-based approaches: DBT, CBT and ACT. For couples, I draw from EFT, IBCT, The Gottman Method, and Object Relations Couples Therapy.
Family Matters:S.P.A./Soaring Past Adversities!
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Brooklyn, NY 11212
My independent practice in Brooklyn, NYC provides private mental health/psychotherapy, surviving grief and loss, bereavement counseling, improving children's behaviors for successful academic achievements; empowerment re: domestic violence and substance abuse.
I have been clinically trained and practice in the Cognitive Behavioral, Strategic, Structural and Family Systems approaches; and individual mental health treatment, and crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
My independent practice in Brooklyn, NYC provides private mental health/psychotherapy, surviving grief and loss, bereavement counseling, improving children's behaviors for successful academic achievements; empowerment re: domestic violence and substance abuse.
I have been clinically trained and practice in the Cognitive Behavioral, Strategic, Structural and Family Systems approaches; and individual mental health treatment, and crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, relational challenges, identity, self-esteem, intergenerational trauma, and grief.
I believe the heart of therapy lies in the relationship we build together. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can freely explore your thoughts, feelings, and life experiences without judgment. In our work, I hope you’ll find a greater sense of ease, inner stillness, and acceptance, as well as the clarity and confidence to move forward in the ways that feel right for you. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and tailor my approach to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and mindfulness techniques.
I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, relational challenges, identity, self-esteem, intergenerational trauma, and grief.
I believe the heart of therapy lies in the relationship we build together. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can freely explore your thoughts, feelings, and life experiences without judgment. In our work, I hope you’ll find a greater sense of ease, inner stillness, and acceptance, as well as the clarity and confidence to move forward in the ways that feel right for you. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and tailor my approach to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and mindfulness techniques.
I am specifically passionate about grief and the ways we can all confront and cope with it healthily.
I’m a Pisces and I’m West African, born and raised in the Bronx. I’m part of the team here at Flexible Mind Therapy and I’m really glad you’re here. I promise we’re real humans here—no judgment, just support (and probably a few laughs too).” I learned early on in my life the importance of caring for one’s mental health and how it can affect all aspects of our lives, this awareness ultimately led me to become a Therapist.
I am specifically passionate about grief and the ways we can all confront and cope with it healthily.
I’m a Pisces and I’m West African, born and raised in the Bronx. I’m part of the team here at Flexible Mind Therapy and I’m really glad you’re here. I promise we’re real humans here—no judgment, just support (and probably a few laughs too).” I learned early on in my life the importance of caring for one’s mental health and how it can affect all aspects of our lives, this awareness ultimately led me to become a Therapist.
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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.