Grief Therapists in Westchester County, NY

Are you, a friend or loved one ready to take that small, important step toward wholeness & wellness to embrace positive change & more effective coping techniques? I can provide you with the tools you need to get you on this path. I posses a great deal of experience & knowledge working with individuals, couples, families & groups on various levels. Specifically regarding communication skills, parenting, self esteem, coping w/ change/ implementing change, goal setting, self worth, self sabotage, dv, procrastination, grief/loss & self awareness. I'm also licensed in South Carolina & Certified in NYS as an Early Intervention Specialist

At Clear Mind Psychology, we treat children, adolescents and adults experiencing a wide variety of psychological symptoms including those associated with difficult life transitions including divorce, death of a loved one, fertility issues and the process of developing gender/sexual identity. Our clinical expertise extends to the needs of patients diagnosed with OCD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, and Students with Complex Learning Profiles. Most of our patients have complex needs and are craving clarity and an effective plan.

I treat children with a range of emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Many of the children I see are struggling with sensory sensitivities, picky eating, toileting conflicts, separation anxiety, attachment issues, ADHD, anxiety or fears, selective mutism, depression, social conflicts or isolation, or low self-esteem. Other families in my practice seek treatment to gain support around familial conflicts that present at different developmental stages, or to assuage concerns associated with significant life changes due to divorce, bereavement, or other types of loss.

Most of us experience emotional conflict. Anxiety, depression, loss or seemingly impossible situations are among the challenges that interfere with our ability to sustain satisfactory relations at home, the workplace - and most importantly, within ourselves. Feelings of sadness or discontent can lead us unproductively towards substance dependence or persistent grief that overwhelms our lives. Obstacles such as poor self-esteem or past traumas are possible to overcome. Through sensitive inquiry, I encourage exploration of your thought process and resulting behaviors. While respecting your individual concerns, my overall goal is for you to achieve a sense of well-being.

Gwendolyn Blackett-Sullivan is a New York State licensed mental health counselor. She has experience treating children, teenagers, adults, families and couples. She has expertise in the areas of trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as working with couples utilizing the John and Julie Gottman's curriculum. Ms. Blackett-Sullivan specializes in substance abuse, grief, sexual assault, PTSD, domestic violence and works with diverse mental health populations. She has supported families dealing with crisis intervention, dealing with disabilities and trauma.

I am a trauma-trained clinician who uses a mix of modalities to identify barriers to living the life you want, process what you have stuck with, and make sure you have the skills you need to live a life with purpose. If you haven’t been to therapy or think it’s not for you, or you have a child who is protesting trying treatment, reach out to me; I tend to connect well with people who are treatment-resistant. I work with humans of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, non-suicidal self-injury, grief and bereavement, trauma & LGBTQIA+ folk. I am honored when someone commits to making this journey with me.

I provide ADHD coaching and psychotherapy to youth (grades 6 and up), college students, adults, couples, and families. I believe one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself is self-awareness through therapy or coaching. This involves a great deal of self-care and acceptance while you honor your strengths, identify and accept the things you need to work on, and learn strategies and coping skills. Some issues I can provide coaching or therapeutic support for are: ADHD, executive functioning challenges, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, infertility, social, interpersonal and/or parenting difficulties.

If you've reached this page you are likely seeking a different kind of conversation. One in which all of you will be heard in a spirit of safety and respect, without judgment or criticism. A conversation which may activate your native abilities to understand, tolerate, and ease internal stress, gain genuine insight into troubling relationships, and develop more ease and control over the challenges in living that each of us faces daily.

I treat all forms of unhealthy thinking and behaviors. Whether you suffer from anxiety or depression, procrastination, avoidance, unwanted behaviors, fears, obsessive thinking, or just want to make changes - I have experience treating you! My patients learn useful cognitive behavioral techniques that become life-long skills. My motto: Behave healthier & feel happier.

I work with adults with a variety of concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions and loss. My therapeutic style is empathic, open and interactive. I strive to create a supportive and collaborative space where you feel empowered to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life.

Please use email for new client inquiries, accepting clients between the hours of 8a-2p only). Children express themselves most naturally through play and art, especially when words are difficult and fail to capture the emotions they may be experiencing. Creative play and art therapy interventions to help children explore therapy in a fun, safe and natural environment. Individual sessions allow children to become comfortable in therapy while exploring the power of play and the creative process.

I provide ongoing psychotherapy and short-term counseling for individuals struggling with a range of issues including: anxiety, depression, challenging relationship and family dynamics, parenting, dating, separation/divorce, grief, trauma, and stress management. I also work with couples and families helping to resolve conflict, increase understanding of each other and learn strategies to improve relationships.

I enjoy working with a wide range of clients and specialize in areas like grief and trauma, anxiety, working through life’s challenges and stress management. Developing specific therapeutic practices toward a client’s needs is how I approach sessions to ensure that a client gets the most out of their time spent in therapy.

I have a commitment to utilizing culturally affirming and client centered treatment approaches. I strive to foster a safe space to openly discuss life stressors and support my clients in developing healthier and more satisfying relationships with others and most importantly with oneself. I value the benefits of a collaborative process, particularly in setting attainable goals and working at pace fitting to each individual client. I received my doctoral level education from Loyola University Maryland.

When you need help, where do you look? How do you determine which kind of therapy and which kind of therapist would suit you? These are important questions. There is no one-size-fits-all. The foundation of my work is mindfulness-based, meditation-based, strengths-based, and informed by the current neuroscientic research. If you find yourself facing a significant life transition, a death or loss, anxiety or depression; if you are struggling with past trauma, PTSD, or dissociation, or if you find yourself at a spiritual crossroads, or have a desire to deepen your relationship with yourself, this approach might help.

Availability Wed AM & Thurs AM/Afternoon ...... Welcome! It can be hard to recognize that you might have parts of your life that you have pushed aside or are uncomfortable with. It takes a lot of courage to acknowledge this & then to take the steps to reach out to someone for assistance. I believe in working as a partner with people to explore areas that cause difficulty, to build upon solutions that have previously worked, & to learn new skills to improve one's ability to cope. I enjoy getting to know the people I work with & finding solutions that are unique to them.

The way we think impacts our behaviors in our day to day life. As a licensed mental health counselor with a PhD in mental health counseling I am dedicated to assisting individuals in navigating and understanding their maladaptive thoughts and behaviors and working towards optimal functioning. Utilizing evidence-based interventions I am able to assist my clients in achieving their individualized treatment goals.

Whether someone is struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, family dynamics, personal goals, work-related issues, health, bereavement, or body issues, my therapeutic approach is to deal with the current presenting difficulties to help clients manage their present situations and find some relief from distress. I help identify each person's unique challenges, and teach strategies and tools to better understand and deal with problems.

My greatest strength is engaging clients, making them feel comfortable with me and the theraputic process right off the bat. I create an environment of trust, lack of judgment, empathy, and most importantly hope. Once trust between myself and the client has been established, I challenge clients to reach beyond their comfort zone. In my office, which is a nurturing environment, I can expose patients who have obsessive, anxious, depressed, or self destructive thoughts to other ways of being and seeing the world. I work with clients of all ages (from 6 years to 60 years) to conquer fears and lead freer, more content lives.