Grief Therapists in Syracuse, NY
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Family and Personal Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues,
grief
, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
Family And Personal Counseling Telehealth
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAT, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues,
grief
, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
Lena M DeLeo
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
If you are struggling with stress, anxiety,
loss
, trauma, or loneliness, and can’t find the right words, art therapy may be helpful to your healing process.
Hi there! I’m so glad you found my page. I look forward to helping you navigate whatever might currently be keeping you from feeling fulfilled. Together with my clients, I use a person-centered, strength-based approach to identify and practice coping skills and expand emotional awareness and resilience. Life is stressful and full of difficult experiences, and through art therapy directives as well as talk therapy techniques, I partner with my clients to help them identify what it is that they would like to change and make a plan of action.
Jessica DeLutis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I am kink/BDSM friendly and specially trained to handle issues such as
grief
, sexual assault, and childhood trauma.
Accepting new clients! Since you can't heal your own sick mind with your own sick mind, I needed to consult someone else's sick mind -Anne Lamott
Nicole Finley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am warm and empathic. I have a strong desire to help others utilize their strengths to overcome life issues and challenges. My experience includes working with individuals and families dealing with poverty, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, academic issues, Anxiety,
Grief
, and Depression. An eclectic approach is utilized to fit the specific needs of the client.
Judith S Huober
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MS, LP-MHC
Verified
Verified
Are you looking to heal? To change? To accept challenges and cope with grace? Become more well balanced, enjoy life and relationships more, flourish in your chosen path? I welcome individuals and families coping with issues of aging such as chronic/progressive illness, pain, and cognitive changes; as well as those with trauma, ambiguous
loss
and disenfranchised
grief
; stress, depression and anxiety. I will be a witness, a listener, a partner and a guide as you use self-awareness, self-compassion, wisdom and intentionality to learn and cope with the practical and emotional tasks and challenges of your life with heart, mind and soul.
Vanessa Watts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA , LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
“What are we here for, if not for each other” ~ Siddiq. As a global crisis changes life as we know it, we are in uncharted territory. Discomfort, vulnerability, fear and anger are normal responses to an abnormal situation. You may be feeling alienated, anxious, isolated, frustrated, depressed, and stressed. Individually and as a society we are grieving the
loss
of what was “normal” as we adjust to the oft-mentioned “new normal”, and we do not yet know what the future holds. You may be grieving the
loss
of face-to-face social connection, a sense of safety, financial security, or—even worse—the
loss
of loved ones. You are not alone.
Not accepting new clients
Ann Dolan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I accept clients age 60 and over, younger if they are caring for an elder. Aging can bring the release from the worries and stress of youth, bring joy and possibilities with more free time. It can also bring anxiety about the future, depression,
loss
and
grief
, a disturbing medical diagnosis. I have almost thirty years of experience helping adults and their caregivers navigate emotional changes, trauma, challenges associated with dementia, changes in relationships, health status,
grief
and
loss
. It is my honor to walk with you at this time, and to help you find peace.
Amber DeMatteo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
In therapy, you're creating space to move with and through
grief
, instead of being barracaded by it.
Does it ever feel like if you start talking about your
grief
, that the floodgates will open & you’ll never stop feeling the overwhelming pain? Do you find yourself walking around in a fog, forgetting chunks of your days, feeling fatigued, and disconnected from yourself & others? Or do you fear slowing down, so you keep yourself active & on autopilot so you don’t have to feel your
loss
? Does the sadness feel crippling, but society & others tell you it’s time to “move on?” Does it still feel surreal that your loved one has died? Does a part of you feel like it died too?
Ramon Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that we are better when we are in community. When we start sharing our stories, our ups and downs, we strive to find solutions to our challenges. I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds. I work with adults and children 8+. I specialize in anxiety, depression,
grief
/
loss
, PTSD, and eating disorders. Specific modalities that I may use include CBT, DBT, IPT, Existential therapy, and Supportive feedback. I am a strong ally with the LGBTQ+ community, and I am fluent in both Spanish and English.
Andrew Demaree
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
I'm a Clinical Psychologist, licensed in the State of New York, and have over 20 years of experience in successfully helping people who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns,
grief
&
loss
, and poor self-esteem. I enjoy working with people from a variety of different backgrounds, personal identities, and life circumstances. I work with individuals ages 18+ and have expertise in college student mental health and early adulthood. I take the privilege of working with patients very seriously and am committed to providing a consistent, supportive, and productive therapy experience to each of them, in every session.
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Penelope Lupo
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Immediate openings for telehealth clients! Are you dealing with infertility and feeling misunderstood by the world around you? We all have times in life when things get difficult to manage and we need support. Counseling can help you find that support and identify the tools to help you heal. I work with adults that are experiencing
grief
and
loss
, trauma, stress, life transitions, anxiety, depression and more. I also have a special interest in working with individuals struggling with infertility, miscarriage, and child
loss
.
Nikole Clark
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in
grief
, anxiety, depression and adjustment to life where losses or changes can be an opportunity for growth.
Therapy can be beneficial for understanding and managing anxiety, fatigue and depression and those facing life challenges with daily stressors. Dealing with challenges successfully may leave one stronger, more confident, and better prepared for what comes next in life.
Julie Safaty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for 7 years. I am here to offer you a safe, relaxed and judgement free atmosphere, as seeking therapy can be intimidating. Together, we will learn how to move through life with positive solutions and gain inner peace. The areas I specialize in are substance use/abuse, depression, anxiety and
grief
/
loss
along with various different issues.
Not accepting new clients
Patricia Demyan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome and Congratulations. By deciding to seek therapy, you have taken the most difficult and courageous step towards achieving greater happiness and satisfaction in your personal, family and work life. The next step is to find a therapist who has experience working with the issues you are facing. For 35+ years, I have worked with individuals and couples who are dealing with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, and
grief
..
Meaghan Greeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, ADHD-CC
Verified
Verified
Emotions can be complex and confusing, especially distressing emotions like anxiety, anger,
grief
, sadness, jealousy, and fear. Understanding and effectively regulating emotions requires a safe space for exploration, curiosity, and awareness. When you work with me, you work with someone who is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic connection where you can choose to be fully emotionally, physically, and mentally vulnerable.
Not accepting new clients
Khira Fryar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My work has involved a passion for working with people (adults and youth) who experience trauma, depression, anxiety, and
grief
and
loss
.
*NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*Hey! So I'm Khira (like Ky-Ruh) and I'm really happy you're here! Have you been struggling with some sadness that won't seem to go away no matter how hard you try? Have you and your partner(s) been struggling to communicate? Family dysfunction getting the best of you? Maybe you've suffered a pretty big
loss
that you're having trouble navigating. Whatever it is, I want to help you through it. Fears, anxieties and traumas can stifle us. You don't have to be Super(wo)man all the time. Let's figure out how to put your cape down for a bit and take care of the most important person in your life...You!
Glenisa Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, Intern
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also work with couples, families, and persons who are experiencing
grief
.
The truth is, life is made up of dark times, which can cause us to feel alone and afraid. At times, there is no one for us to talk to, or we simply do not feel safe sharing some experiences with others. Other times we may feel unheard, unprioritized and or even dismissed by the very ones we love. Moreover, life can be overwhelming and the only solution, we can think of is throwing in the towel. I am here to help.
Sanctuary Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, RPT, CCPT
Verified
Verified
At The Sanctuary, we work with people of all ages. We believe that all people have infinite worth, so before working with us, know that is our view of you and/or your child already. Our clinicians have been classically trained in many of the greats (IFS, CBT, DBT, play therapy, etc.). The director has additional training in
death
and dying. With that being said, "Out of all of my credentials as a therapist, my most significant is that I'm a card carrying member of the human race" (Lori Gottlieb). Initially, our aims are to get to know you or your child from a strengths perspective and building a positive rapport.
Jim Feinberg lcsw-R CH.t
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CHT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling down? Living with HIV/AIDS? Are you facing challenges as an LBGT person? Are you struggling with substances? Are you grieving the
loss
of a loved one? Sense of self? Are you and your intimate partner having difficulties in your relationship? Are people telling you you are not the same person they know? I have 23 years of experience in working with Gay and Lesbian issues, people with HIV/AIDS,
Grief
/
Loss
, Substance Abuse, Mental Health issues, Depression, Anxiety, Individual and Couples therapy. I work in conjunction with you , to be forthcoming, find your strengths and maximize the benefits of therapy.
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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.