Grief Therapists in Flatiron, New York, NY

Hello! I’m so glad you are here seeking support. You may be experiencing overwhelming stress, struggling in your relationships, grieving a loss or navigating other difficult circumstances. You may be seeking to learn more about yourself and your relationships, or searching for ways to make your daily experience more fulfilling. Whether this applies or you are simply looking for a safe, non-judgemental space to talk and process your emotions, I am here to support you. As a therapist, I practice collaboratively, with my goal being to co-create a space of empathy, safety, and trust.

I appreciate that we, as humans, do the best we can with whatever resources are available. My function, as a therapist, is to be an additional resource -- of support, emotional safety, and connection. Our sessions will focus on exploring your individual experience and increasing your awareness of your self and how you operate in your world. I believe that having a safe environment and willing partner with whom to examine the full spectrum of how you are in your context - with all its inherent possibilities and limitations - facilitates agency and personal growth. It can also provide a sense of wholeness and corresponding relief.

Dealing with a serious illness in your family, a major transition or a life-changing decision can feel overwhelming and scary. I personally have struggled to find meaning while trying to balance everyone’s needs. I realized how a therapist could help me with guidance and direction when I was faced with these issues. My combination of work, personal and educational experience has led to expertise in helping people overcome anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss , and facing the challenges of life-changing diagnoses. You and I will work together to navigate the complex emotional issues that arise.

I work collaboratively with clients using individualized treatment approach to address different problems they encounter at home, work, and school. We can work on managing difficult emotions, improving coping and communication skills, stress reduction, understanding and improving relationships with significant others, learning how to best utilize your strengths, and recognize and address some of the issues you find challenging. I have extensive training in individual, couple, and family psychotherapy, and see clients individually as well as with their partners and/or family members.

I work with people who are grieving. Grief can show up due to a variety of circumstances, including after a sexual assault, breakup, the loss of a job, or the death of a loved one. I also help clients struggling with identity and transitions, or who’ve had negative experiences impacting how they see themselves and the world. Sitting with difficult emotions after these events can be isolating. It's normal to feel lonely, scattered, anxious, depressed, or disconnected in the aftermath. Wherever you are on your journey, I'm here to support you along the way.

Serious illness can be frightening and overwhelming. With so much uncertainty, a patient or caregiver can feel confused and isolated. I can help you through this difficult journey by addressing important illness-related concerns, including advance care planning, medical decision making, functional decline, emotional struggles, caregiving, life/family stressors, role changes, or bereavement following the death of a loved one (or upon other significant changes or losses in life, such as divorce, job loss , or family estrangement).

I am an Indigenous (Laguna Pueblo) and Filipina therapist working with clients with histories of trauma, grief and loss , and establishing and growing healthy relationships. When you work with me, I allow you to set the tone of our therapy journey. Together, we explore what is the concern bringing you in and how you’d like it to be different in the future. Once we know where we’ve come from and where we are going, we can explore how we get there.

Do you feel like you’re on autopilot, simply going through the motions of your life without the joy or energy you once had? Maybe you’ve felt out of control in your relationships, continuing to repeat the same self-defeating patterns? Together we'll work through roadblocks you may be facing and unearth old behavior patterns that may be causing challenges in your life. Whether you're looking for extra support during a difficult time, a yearning to resolve intemperate anxieties, or you're simply ready to make a change in your life, we can work together so that you can finally live the full life you've always pictured.

Seeking help from a therapist can be a sensitive time. Maybe you are acknowledging something is not working and realizing you can't fix it alone. Maybe you sought therapy to gain insight into your behavior, strengthen your relationships or help understand your emotions. Whatever the reason, you have decided that you don’t want to struggle with it alone. Sometimes people are seeking big change from therapy and others are seeking desire to process something.

There are times when we ask ourselves questions we feel we have no answers to: "Why am I not happy?", "How do I improve my life?" and "Will I ever find a solution to this problem that is consistent and stressful?". Have hope! The answers are there inside of you, waiting to be discovered. I strive to support my clients without judgement, challenging those who are ready to explore themes of personal responsibility, meaning, and resolution. Through genuine client/therapist interactions, the emotional impact of trauma, loss , depression, and/or anxiety can be relieved, and answers found.

Hi there. Firstly, my name Siobhán is Irish & pronounced like sha-v-on. And I am glad you are here! Mental health is vital for navigating life. And having someone in your corner with expertise, compassion, & independence is a great way to cope. I truly believe meaningful therapy comes when YOU feel a connection with your clinician. So finding a fit for you is vital. I approach everyone as a fellow human & use my bubbly personality, genuine curiosity, & compassion to develop rapport. I am happy to chat in a free consultation call, & can provide resources & referrals if needed.

What challenges is life presenting you with? Coping with academic pressures in and before college is difficult. Adjusting to college and emerging into a career, navigating dating and relationships, grief , and the pressures of work life can strain our sense of balance. Post-divorce, many adults struggle with establishing a new identity and navigating co-parenting. In therapy, you can process your experiences and build concrete tools that help you cope. You can find a path forward to live better, with less anxiety and more meaning. You can thrive and achieve your personal, academic, and career goals.

The decision to enter therapy is often fueled by a desire for growth and change. Having worked as a grief counselor for 17 years, I have had the opportunity to help many people as they learn to navigate the major life changes that come with loss . The death of a loved one often triggers unresolved issues and I have helped people cope with relationship issues, family conflicts, anxiety and self esteem as they deal with the ripple effects of loss . Loss and change of any kind can turn one's world upside down. But it can also be a catalyst for growth as old ways of coping are set aside and new ways of being in the world are explored.

Are you thinking "if I had made different choices in my life, I would not be feeling so empty, lonely or worthless."? You may not even know where these feelings are coming from or why they continue to overwhelm you. Although you cannot change or erase the past, you can come to a place where you can learn to relate to and experience the past differently. You can begin to understand where your patterns, feelings and behaviors come from and how they play out in your life. You can start to feel like a worthwhile person deserving of happiness and love in your life.

Every one of us is losing something precious to us. Lost opportunities, lost possibilities, feelings we can never get back again. That's part of what it means to be alive. (Murakami). Losses are part of the fabric of life - of loved ones, jobs, hopes and dreams, relationships, good health, a sense of safety. Loss comes in many forms, ambiguous and concrete. If you’ve lost your sense of self, I can help you return to yourself. I provide a holding space for you and help you integrate your losses into your life so you can move forward with strength and optimism, and eventually find meaning, growth and a renewed sense of purpose.

Most of us don't choose to suffer. Most of us are suffering because no one ever taught us that we have a choice not to. If you have ever expressed any stress or sadness from looking in the mirror and telling yourself you "should" lose weight, make more money, or be any different than who you are now, then you are suffering the consequences of distorted thinking, and this is the time to take charge and change.