Grief Therapists in Ridgewood, NY

Currently accepting new clients! I am a mental health counselor with a limited permit to practice in New York. I have additional training in grief and trauma-informed care and experience in several settings including a psychiatric and rehabilitation hospital, a Buffalo charter school, and agencies. My focus is with adults, families, and couples utilizing an eclectic therapeutic approach in order to successfully meet the needs of a plethora of different and unique presenting issues. I obtained my M.S. from Canisius College and B.A in psychology from Buffalo State University. I am also a member of the American Counseling Association.

Welcome! I am a very warm and empathetic therapist who loves to support her clients live their best authentic lives. I will challenge you at times so you can achieve your goals while validating, empowering, and supporting you. I work with a diverse clientele who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stressors, anger, grief and bereavement, relationship issues, work and career issues including stress and burnout. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and immigration/first-generation. I work with individuals, couples, and families in an open-minded and empathetic safe space.

I'm so glad that you’re here! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in child, adolescent and young adult psychotherapy, and experienced with folks of all ages. I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of established treatment and utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based practices. I have supported youth, adults and families with complex and diverse needs, and who hold varied and intersecting identities. I'm experienced with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, family conflict, grief, school and work related issues, self-esteem and major life transitions.

Hi, I'm Jenny. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or deeply concerned about life situations, change, or a loss. Maybe you don’t even know how you feel but know it is time to reach out for help. Maybe you are missing something in the past or feeling not up to the future. You are not alone in this. These moments are some of the most important in a life, and it is easier to face them with support. That is where therapy can start. “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” -Carl Rogers.

I offer a nonjudgmental, empathic, and genuine approach with all of my clients. I bring empathy into every interaction I have with every person & I operate from a radical, social justice, abolitionist, anti-oppressive perspective. I incorporate the Liberation Health Framework into my work, paying close attention to how oppression/systems affect everyone's experiences moving through the world. My identity as a queer mixed race woman of color strongly influences my practice and work with clients. I have experience working with QTPOC communities, disenfranchised & marginalized identities, and folks navigating mental health challenges.

I'm a clinical/health psychologist, inter-faith minister and hypnotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, couples, geriatrics, family, special needs, cultural issues, food, weight issues, viruses, autoimmune diseases & nutritional needs. Anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, cultural stress, career counseling, parenting, men’s issues are just a few of the specialties I work with. Most of us go through life with uncontrolled thoughts allowing our minds to dictate perceptions and meaning to situations we encounter, often in unproductive and/or distressful ways.

Hi! I am Jessica Papitto, LCSW, an NYC-based therapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults in mental health. I offer a nurturing, protected space for you to talk, explore, make meaning, and find relief weekly. Whether you find yourself grappling with the past or overwhelmed with worries for the future, we can work together to ground you in the present. So many of us try to white-knuckle our way through life, pushing down our pain and needs, hoping things will get better over time or go away. You don't have to be alone with whatever it is you are facing, and you don't have to be uncomfortable anymore.

Hi there! My name is Destiny and I’m glad you’re here. Now listen up, I know that life can sometimes feel like a never-ending dumpster fire. And I’ve lived enough life to know that sometimes, life feels really difficult. Although it can sometimes feel like it—you’re not alone. Have you felt riddled by anxiety or depression? Do you feel like you need help navigating through tough times, some life transitions or need some accountability to help get yourself back on track? Whether you’re trying to piece yourself together after a loss or just trying to keep your head above water to handle tough times, I’m here for you and I get it.

I have worked in a variety of modalities and sectors of the field. I have experience with all age groups in the areas of homelessness, hospital setting, substance use, mental health, school settings, domestic violence, bereavement, family, and individual counseling.

I work with a variety of people whose active, creative lives have been interrupted by depression, mania, anxiety, mourning, and trauma. Psychotherapy with me is a process of guided expression. Thoughts and feelings, dreams and fantasies, desires and fears are given voice – loud, clear, and without judgment. The experience of formulating authentic verbal and emotional expressions can be transformative in and of itself. Also, as patterns in your way of being become clear, you can begin to consider alternatives, find courage to change, and experience what is commonly known as freedom.

Email/Text Preferred- Through a therapeutic journey, I'm devoted to creating an authentic safe space to work collaboratively as you strive to reach personal goals, optimum well-being and a fulfilling lifestyle. As a therapist, I aim to work with you that will build empowerment and growth while advocating a positive outlook within every progress being made.

I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and sex therapist offering both virtual and in-person psychotherapy and sex therapy sessions. I work from a collaborative, strengths-based, person-centered perspective and specialize in providing a safe, sex-positive space for individuals of all genders and sexual orientations. My style is warm, nonjudgemental, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and grounded in body liberation.

I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families by creating a positive and caring treatment environment based on specific needs of each client. Using integrative, psychodynamic, CBT and interactive therapeutic methods, I help the client overcome the existing problem, implement behavioral changes, and explore his/her potential more effectively in everyday life. I am working in two locations: in Queens and Manhattan. My both offices is conveniently located in NY and it is easily accessible by public transportation. I have flexible working hours and I am open to scheduling counseling sessions on the weekends and late evenings, as well as any emergency appointments, if needed.

We are going through unprecedented challenges, and reaching out for help is the first step toward feeling better. My clients value my non judgmental approach to care, whether it is exploring relationships with substances, emotions, other people, or the self. Co-dependence, anxiety, depression, identity, sober curious – more than just search terms and buzzwords, these are the main struggles my clients share. Whether it is exploring how trauma lives on in current relationships, identifying better ways to manage drinking post-pandemic, or setting boundaries with family around changes in identity, I can help.

I deeply believe in our innate drives toward healing. At times we need support to find our way along this path; this is where therapy can help. I employ a collaborative approach to develop curiosity and compassion for one’s whole self. In therapy we tune into the body’s wisdom, foster acceptance of our present selves, and reshape narratives of our past.

I am a Certified Sand Tray Therapist, here to provide a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore your inner world. Sand tray therapy is a form of play therapy used with all ages, providing a unique avenue for nonverbal expression. Through the tactile engagement with sand and the selection of objects, clients are able to delve deeper into their subconscious, bringing forth emotions and experiences that may otherwise remain hidden through talk therapy. Sand tray offers a sanctuary for processing trauma and addressing issues that traditional talk therapy may struggle to reach.

Feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, or downright angry in a world that often values productivity over care? It's hard to find wellness and healing when the world around you constantly perpetuates systemic harm. I hope to create a supportive space in which you can share your story, reflect on your experiences, and connect with what healing means to you. I draw from a flexible range of modalities to create an approach that suits each client’s experiences and needs. I have most to offer in these areas: stress, depression, anxiety, and identity issues.

Ever feel angry? Ever feel unheard? Do you get into many conflicts? Or do you feel stepped on? If so, now is the time to give yourself a new beginning and here is how. Join me online to learn the various aspects of anger, how to be more assertive and get your needs met.

Through one-on-one therapy, I hope to create a safe and judgment-free environment to build a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients and to experience deep self-understanding.