Grief Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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.

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.

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 am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist and have been in private practice for over 25 years. I have extensive experience working with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, illness, and loss . In addition to my private practice I have been the Director of Psychological and Neuropsychological Services in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital in New York City for the past 25 years.

As a Clinical Psychologist for 30 years, I continue to be enriched, challenged and personally deepened by my work. My therapeutic style is active, engaged and empathetic. I help clients find meaning and purpose in their lives, through exploring the past, asking questions about the present, and collaborating to brainstorm solutions for the future. As Clinical Director of the Center for Loss and Renewal, I have an expertise in guiding clients on issues relating to loss and grief . Alongside this specialty I am gratified by the many couples I work with on relationship enhancement issues as well as the coaching work for business success.

Felling unsatisfied in your relationships or career? Is your child or adolescent struggling with school or at home? Is anxiety getting in the way of identifying and realizing life goals and aspirations? Do you see yourself repeating various patterns and feel ill-equipped to change them? Learned patterns from the past can persist into adulthood and frustrate one's ability to realize age-appropriate goals with relationships, career issues, and impede academic success.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome! I am a Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the field. I have provided support to individuals ages 7-70, addressing a number of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and grief , trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, and attachment issues. My approach to therapy is solution focused and culturally sensitive, and I utilize several modalities to find the best fit for my clients including CBT, Complicated Grief Therapy, and EMDR.

Welcome. For over 20 years, I've worked with individuals with depression, anxiety, life transitions, medical illness, disability and loss . I work from a mindfulness-based perspective, bringing a kind, compassionate, curious attitude to places of suffering and 'stuckness' in life, to move towards living more consistently in ways that matter to each individual. As the poet Rumi states, "This being human is a guest house," the task being how to invite all the guests, the difficulties, joys and all in between. I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. MBCT groups periodically available.

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.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, grief , illness, loneliness, self-loathing, or problems regarding a relationship or change in your life? In the safe and comfortable environment of my Upper West Side office, we can understand what is happening for you, and develop effective mechanisms for your overcoming these difficulties. I believe deeply in the process of psychotherapy and have seen positive changes in people of all ages whom I have worked with . While the idea of psychotherapy may seem daunting at the outset, I am committed to making the experience worthwhile and meaningful for you.

If you've come here, you are in need of direction, guidance & healing. You're not just a diagnosis in a text book - your story matters! I'm incredibly passionate about seeing people have a deeper understanding of what they've experienced or are experiencing & move towards positive change & healing. I treat people going through loss & grief , anxiety, depression & life transitions (even positive changes can come with challenges). Never losing focus on the possibility of healing by finding meaning, I strive to provide hope, encouragement, occasional humor & steadfast support as you move toward a more fulfilling & meaningful life.

Licensed PhD psychologist. My cognitive behavioral approach is solution focused and supportive. We'll work to alleviate anxiety and depression whether longstanding or due to recent events. Help balancing awareness with tuning out from a painful reality. Denial of for example economic hardship and the pandemic can be as unhealthful as panic. Clients may want help with relationships, bereavement (including companion animals) and habits they want to change. My practice is LGBTQ friendly. Clients come from a variety of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.

Have you been impacted by loss due to Covid 19? Is isolation and social distancing causing you loneliness, anxiety or conflict in your family? Grief and mourning are being experienced as never before. Our traditional ways of coping - through the participation in rituals and communal gatherings, the hugs of loved ones and being with family - have been upended. The reality of not being able to be with loved ones, especially those who are ill or dying is traumatic. We are also having to negotiate with our family in new ways. I can help you find a path through these challenges.

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.