Grief Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

Grief , loss , illness and caregiving can change the ways we feel about ourselves, our lives and our future. The impacts can be immense, and intersect with everything else we've been through in our lives. Many people find that working with a specialized therapist offers an additional level of support when it's difficult to cope. Whether you or someone close to you were recently diagnosed or living with an illness for years, caring for someone else, work in healthcare or whether you lost someone or something important to you, please reach out.

Are you are experiencing pain and suffering associated with life transitions? Developmental hurdles? Divorce? Illness? Grief ? Job Stress? Aging? Through a client-centered approach, I would work with you to clarify your goals such as reduced suffering and pain, increased capacity to make healthy choices, to generate well-being and vital productive engagement in life. We would work together to help you access inner resources and develop action-strategies to attain these goals. Job stress during these difficult financial times create potential crises for you and your loved ones. Your need for flexible fee arrangements will be taken into consideration.

Is your mother toxic? I am a licensed psychologist specializing in people with destructive mothers. I can help you pursue your dreams without fear of your mother's disapproval and transform your childhood wounds into peace, power and wisdom. I can also help you find courage and strength in face of grief and loss . If you are young adult, I can help you through the angst of difficult life transitions. If you are a lawyer or other professional I can help you manage work/life stress in high power careers. I also help individuals affected by PTSD, phobias and performance anxiety by using a scientifically-proven technique called EMDR.

One of the more important factors in having a positive therapy outcome experience is knowing that you are working in a safe, supportive and positive therapy environment. I work collaboratively with you to help you navigate real life events and changes that may seem overwhelming. My use of humor, compassion and a deep respect for each person's story makes our work come alive with the possibility of growth and change.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Are you feeling anxious about the future or stuck in the past? Do you put on a 'calm and collected' front so that others don't see you struggle? Do worries keep you up at night? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you've come to the right place. Often what keeps us stuck in distress are beliefs or old patterns of emotions. But amazing things can happen when we take a chance to try something new.

I believe that people thrive when they are authentically connected to themselves and each other. When these connections are disrupted by fear, trauma, depression, loss , or some life transition, it can be helpful to have a place to rediscover and repair those connections. Having a safe environment where an empathic presence and a constructive perspective are provided can help to restore stability, reinforce your strengths, and allow you to grow and build toward living your fullest life possible. My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, practical, and goal oriented.

With the overwhelming demands of life and work, we can often lose sense of who we are and feel as though we are going through the motions. Losing our sense of self, an important relationship, or even a loved one, can leave us feeling disconnected and alone. There is so much that demands our attention, it’s unclear where to start. If you are looking to heal and recover, hoping to reconnect with your inner joy, and searching for moments of peace, I might be able to help.

Warmth, genuine connection, and empathy define my approach to therapy. I believe deeply in the power of every person's life story as a tool to educate, heal, and connect with others. I am committed to providing therapeutic care that promotes introspective growth and engenders self acceptance. I work from a psychodynamic perspective, focusing upon maladaptive patterns of thought and behavior and encouraging insight to understand the root of such patterns. Above all, I hope to help patients feel safe and understood in a non-judgmental environment.

I am accepting new patients for virtual sessions. Have you or your child been feeling worried, sad or overwhelmed? Are you or your child having a hard time adjusting to new life circumstances or changes? Are you finding challenging to connect with loved ones? Have you experienced the illness or death of someone close to you? Are you experiencing feelings of isolation, grief or frustration? Are you worried about your child's mental health, socialization or overall well-being? Are you looking for assistance with parenting strategies in the midst of evolving circumstances related to school, camp and socialization?

Therapy is a process of growth and discovery and, as your therapist, I will be an active participant in this process. We will work together to identify your goals and uncover the obstacles that are preventing you from moving forward in your life. My style is engaged and interactive--I will ask questions, give feedback, and encourage you to think about the choices you make and the results of those choices. I am an empathic listener, who can emotionally attune and communicate with others and I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs.

I understand that starting treatment can be difficult. That's why my goal as a therapist is to create a supportive and empathetic environment so that patients can feel as comfortable as possible navigating life's stressors. I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort between patient and therapist where together we will explore patterns, repetitive behaviors/thoughts and how traumatic experiences have shaped your decisions, beliefs and relationships. The therapeutic relationship can assist you in living more mindfully and help you challenge negative thought patterns.

I am a psychotherapist with 35+ years of experience. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is unique. This uniqueness develops when a person knows there is confidentiality and can safely talk about anxieties, sadness, loss and whatever is interfering with the person they wish to be. I have always felt clients personal problems are not the insurance companies business. Due to my experience I do not accept insurance and payment is out of pocket. Years ago before the pandemic I responded to a post from a therapist stating skype sessions were as beneficial as in-person sessions. The pandemic forced online sessions

I have been a Clinical Psychologist for 30 years, and I continue to be enriched, challenged and personally deepened by my work. My therapeutic style is to be active, engaged and empathetic. I explore the past, ask questions about the present, and collaborate with my clients to brainstorm solutions for the future as I work to help people find meaning and purpose in their lives. As Clinical Director of the Center for Loss and Renewal, I have an expertise in loss situations, yet I see many couples for relationship enhancement issues and do coaching for business success.

I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for a very long time. I have much experience working with people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientation, and relationship issues. I do this work because it is very satisfying. And it is “work” for my clients as well. I know that my clients need courage and self awareness to recognize when they need to reach out for help. I consider the goal of therapy is to empower my clients to find solutions to solve the problems in their life—to get unstuck from unhealthy patterns in their life—unresolved and repetitive conflicts.

I believe that it takes courage to ask for help, and I am here to accompany you on this path. Everything you need is already within you, and together we will develop tools to assist you in harnessing your inner strength in an effort to live your most fulfilling and authentic life. I believe that by working together, we can identify and enhance your strengths while exploring strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your identified challenges and build meaningful social connections.

I specialize in Grief and Loss Counseling, in traumatic, non traumatic loss and bereavement . My credentials include National Certification in Thanatology which addresses Death , Dying and Bereavement . Sixty percent of my practice involves counseling on issues of grief , bereavement , mourning related to relationship and the death of a loved one, miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion. The remaining 40% of my time is devoted to issues of loss such as separation, divorce, relationship expectations and disappointments, childhood neglect and abuse, trauma, aging and other ambiguous losses. You will have a safe place to bring your pain, your secrets, your thoughts and feelings.

Are you grieving a loss ? Or experiencing a life transition. Along the way, life delivers many blows and surprises: the death of someone we hold dear, the end of a relationship, an illness or loss of something precious to us. Even positive change like the birth of new baby or a new job can be stressful. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who over the last 25 years, has counseled people facing issues of loss , trauma, transitional changes and aging in New York City. As a therapist I am a caring witness and compassionate guide to your very individual process.

Are you looking for a hope filled, purpose driven life? A life that inspires you? I have over 15 years experience providing solution focused counseling and coaching to clients going through a life transition or loss . We will work together to define your strengths, help you find meaning and purpose and construct a more balanced life. By making life changes, you can live your best life ever!