Grief Therapists in Lansdowne, PA
My areas of expertise are depression, psychosis, bi-polar, family and couple therapy, childhood behavioral interventions, anxiety disorder, eating and adjustment disorder, schizophrenia, sex therapy, autism, grief and lost and anger managment.
My goal is to allow client to openly address their levels of fear, depression and issues relating to their disorder. Many factors from past encounters result in high levels of depression and mental health conditions. My goal is to allow my client to address these fears and use my services as a three stage process to function independently with the least amount of medication and therapeutic interventions as possible. My overall goal is to address condition using alternative therapeutic problem solving interventions, while at the same time helping them to make changes based on their current condition. Phone session is free!!!
My areas of expertise are depression, psychosis, bi-polar, family and couple therapy, childhood behavioral interventions, anxiety disorder, eating and adjustment disorder, schizophrenia, sex therapy, autism, grief and lost and anger managment.
My goal is to allow client to openly address their levels of fear, depression and issues relating to their disorder. Many factors from past encounters result in high levels of depression and mental health conditions. My goal is to allow my client to address these fears and use my services as a three stage process to function independently with the least amount of medication and therapeutic interventions as possible. My overall goal is to address condition using alternative therapeutic problem solving interventions, while at the same time helping them to make changes based on their current condition. Phone session is free!!!
all my relations. as a social innovator, transformative social worker, therapist, cultural-centric healer for over 35 years, i work with male identififed persons, families, and couples in that order- whose hearts are ready to resolve psychological issues related to oppression, racism, colorism, and historical trauma. Using cultural enrichment, through a therapy method called psychodrama, wholistic-somatic transformation is intended. In the picture is also my wife, Fatima Hafiz, Ph.D. who, maybe available for sessions couple twin sessions according to availability. She will launch the TheraMe App shortly.
all my relations. as a social innovator, transformative social worker, therapist, cultural-centric healer for over 35 years, i work with male identififed persons, families, and couples in that order- whose hearts are ready to resolve psychological issues related to oppression, racism, colorism, and historical trauma. Using cultural enrichment, through a therapy method called psychodrama, wholistic-somatic transformation is intended. In the picture is also my wife, Fatima Hafiz, Ph.D. who, maybe available for sessions couple twin sessions according to availability. She will launch the TheraMe App shortly.
When anxiety, depression, or major life transitions begin to weigh heavily, it can feel exhausting to carry everything on your own. Many people seek therapy when stress becomes constant, roles shift, relationships feel strained, or daily pressures feel overwhelming. The clients I support often come in while navigating cultural expectations, family responsibilities, and the emotional weight of always needing to stay strong for others. I provide a supportive space to find clarity, restore balance, and build tools for moving forward with confidence and peace.
When anxiety, depression, or major life transitions begin to weigh heavily, it can feel exhausting to carry everything on your own. Many people seek therapy when stress becomes constant, roles shift, relationships feel strained, or daily pressures feel overwhelming. The clients I support often come in while navigating cultural expectations, family responsibilities, and the emotional weight of always needing to stay strong for others. I provide a supportive space to find clarity, restore balance, and build tools for moving forward with confidence and peace.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying more than your share—stress from work, past trauma, or being the one others always lean on. I specialize in supporting young adults, women professionals, and helpers who care for everyone else but struggle to care for themselves. With a strong background in trauma work, I integrate CBT, psychodynamic, holistic, and trauma-informed approaches to meet you where you are. Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and growth-focused. I’ll offer warmth and understanding while also challenging you to move beyond old patterns and toward lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying more than your share—stress from work, past trauma, or being the one others always lean on. I specialize in supporting young adults, women professionals, and helpers who care for everyone else but struggle to care for themselves. With a strong background in trauma work, I integrate CBT, psychodynamic, holistic, and trauma-informed approaches to meet you where you are. Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and growth-focused. I’ll offer warmth and understanding while also challenging you to move beyond old patterns and toward lasting change.
My name is Jana Allen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years of experience helping individuals and families navigating life's challenges. My approach in working with adolescents and adults integrates faith with evidence-based therapeutic practices for clients who desire a spiritually grounded path to healing. I hold degrees from Penn State University (BS), Howard University (MSW), and Walden University (MBA). I am an ordained minister and have been married for over 20 years with two teenage children.
My name is Jana Allen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years of experience helping individuals and families navigating life's challenges. My approach in working with adolescents and adults integrates faith with evidence-based therapeutic practices for clients who desire a spiritually grounded path to healing. I hold degrees from Penn State University (BS), Howard University (MSW), and Walden University (MBA). I am an ordained minister and have been married for over 20 years with two teenage children.
I, Shasha D. Jones, MS, LPC, NCC, CBIS, CPRP, am a Therapist, Brain Specialist, Psych Rehab Practitioner, Behavioral Analyst and a 10-year Survival Specialist Airforce Veteran who works with all seeking insight, reflection, an exciting life, and exposure of talents undiscovered. I founded Outside the Box Strategies, as a multidimensional practice built on the belief that every person is as unique as a fingerprint or snowflake. My work centers on you learning who you are—your motivations, your raw and honest lived experiences, and convert the view of life from an optical (interpreted view) to an ultraviolet (seeing view).
I, Shasha D. Jones, MS, LPC, NCC, CBIS, CPRP, am a Therapist, Brain Specialist, Psych Rehab Practitioner, Behavioral Analyst and a 10-year Survival Specialist Airforce Veteran who works with all seeking insight, reflection, an exciting life, and exposure of talents undiscovered. I founded Outside the Box Strategies, as a multidimensional practice built on the belief that every person is as unique as a fingerprint or snowflake. My work centers on you learning who you are—your motivations, your raw and honest lived experiences, and convert the view of life from an optical (interpreted view) to an ultraviolet (seeing view).
As a dedicated counselor with over 15 years of experience, I am pre-licensed in Pennsylvania and hold a BCBA and NCC certification. My practice encompasses diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults from various cultural backgrounds. I specialize in working with individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as those facing challenges like depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders. I focus on empowering parents by teaching effective strategies to support their children, fostering self-advocacy, and promoting coping skills for everyday success. My eclectic approach integrates multiple therapeutic modalities.
As a dedicated counselor with over 15 years of experience, I am pre-licensed in Pennsylvania and hold a BCBA and NCC certification. My practice encompasses diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults from various cultural backgrounds. I specialize in working with individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as those facing challenges like depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders. I focus on empowering parents by teaching effective strategies to support their children, fostering self-advocacy, and promoting coping skills for everyday success. My eclectic approach integrates multiple therapeutic modalities.
Counseling for Couples, Addictions, Careers, Adolescents and the Elderly in a safe and professional environment. I have a MSPCC from Neumann University with over fifteen years of field experience. I have a dozen years of experience reconciling the elderly to their faith and thirteen years as a hospital chaplain. I have been succesful in diagnosis and treatment and have many positive comments from patients.
Counseling for Couples, Addictions, Careers, Adolescents and the Elderly in a safe and professional environment. I have a MSPCC from Neumann University with over fifteen years of field experience. I have a dozen years of experience reconciling the elderly to their faith and thirteen years as a hospital chaplain. I have been succesful in diagnosis and treatment and have many positive comments from patients.
I want to help you feel supported and restore hope that things can get better. Through a warm and authentic style, we'll find a unique and individualized approach at a pace that feels right and matches your needs. Together our sessions will move you closer to your goals, work through emotions, prioritize what you value, and seek overall understanding and balance. I work mostly with adults and couples in counseling.
I want to help you feel supported and restore hope that things can get better. Through a warm and authentic style, we'll find a unique and individualized approach at a pace that feels right and matches your needs. Together our sessions will move you closer to your goals, work through emotions, prioritize what you value, and seek overall understanding and balance. I work mostly with adults and couples in counseling.
I have worked in community mental health settings supporting clients of diverse backgrounds as they navigate challenges such as managing emotions, developing coping skills, processing grief and trauma, and building a healthier self-image.
I have a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. I utilize a strengths-based approach to support my clients in reaching their goals. I draw from dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, somatic-focused therapy, and expressive arts to tailor care to each person’s unique needs.
I have worked in community mental health settings supporting clients of diverse backgrounds as they navigate challenges such as managing emotions, developing coping skills, processing grief and trauma, and building a healthier self-image.
I have a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. I utilize a strengths-based approach to support my clients in reaching their goals. I draw from dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, somatic-focused therapy, and expressive arts to tailor care to each person’s unique needs.
My name is Jana Allen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years of experience helping individuals and families navigating life's challenges. My approach in working with adolescents and adults integrates faith with evidence-based therapeutic practices for clients who desire a spiritually grounded path to healing. I hold degrees from Penn State University (BS), Howard University (MSW) and Walden University (MBA). I am an ordained minister and have been married for over 20 years with two teenage children.
My name is Jana Allen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years of experience helping individuals and families navigating life's challenges. My approach in working with adolescents and adults integrates faith with evidence-based therapeutic practices for clients who desire a spiritually grounded path to healing. I hold degrees from Penn State University (BS), Howard University (MSW) and Walden University (MBA). I am an ordained minister and have been married for over 20 years with two teenage children.
I believe people seek help from when they get "stuck" in some aspect of their lives. Through my 35 plus years of practice I work to help others make changes, choices, solve problems, and to grow in order to get "unstuck" and progress. I take an active, interactive, and supportive approach to therapy and use a variety of approaches as needed, sometimes working with the past and always with applications to the present.
I believe people seek help from when they get "stuck" in some aspect of their lives. Through my 35 plus years of practice I work to help others make changes, choices, solve problems, and to grow in order to get "unstuck" and progress. I take an active, interactive, and supportive approach to therapy and use a variety of approaches as needed, sometimes working with the past and always with applications to the present.
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a licensed clinical Social Worker. I am dedicated to supporting individuals in healing and living a bountiful, meaningful life. I work from an integrated approach, drawing from Trauma-focused CBT, Prolonged Exposure, DBT, EFIT, and humanistic theory to tailor care to your individual situation. I am passionate about creating a safe, therapeutic space that honors all parts of the human experience so that you are able to challenge yourself in healthy ways and grow to live the life you desire.
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a licensed clinical Social Worker. I am dedicated to supporting individuals in healing and living a bountiful, meaningful life. I work from an integrated approach, drawing from Trauma-focused CBT, Prolonged Exposure, DBT, EFIT, and humanistic theory to tailor care to your individual situation. I am passionate about creating a safe, therapeutic space that honors all parts of the human experience so that you are able to challenge yourself in healthy ways and grow to live the life you desire.
As a psychotherapist, my role is to create a safe environment where you can feel secure and supported to explore and be inquisitive about yourself. If you feel changes are needed in your life; if you are feeling depressed, fearful, ashamed, angry, stuck or confused, anxious or worried; or if you just can't stop self-defeating behaviors, you can benefit from therapy.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.Si siente que necesita cambios en su vida; si se siente deprimido, temeroso, avergonzado, enojado, o preocupado, o si no puede controlar los comportamientos autodestructivos, usted puede beneficiarse de la terapia.
As a psychotherapist, my role is to create a safe environment where you can feel secure and supported to explore and be inquisitive about yourself. If you feel changes are needed in your life; if you are feeling depressed, fearful, ashamed, angry, stuck or confused, anxious or worried; or if you just can't stop self-defeating behaviors, you can benefit from therapy.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.Si siente que necesita cambios en su vida; si se siente deprimido, temeroso, avergonzado, enojado, o preocupado, o si no puede controlar los comportamientos autodestructivos, usted puede beneficiarse de la terapia.
I also work with those experiencing self-worth or identity issues, as well as individuals struggling with chronic pain, grief, or loss.
As a therapist, I take a client-centered approach, tailoring my work to each individual’s unique strengths and needs. I draw on evidence-based interventions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I also work with those experiencing self-worth or identity issues, as well as individuals struggling with chronic pain, grief, or loss.
As a therapist, I take a client-centered approach, tailoring my work to each individual’s unique strengths and needs. I draw on evidence-based interventions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity, or relationship struggles can feel heavy and isolating.
Therapy sessions will begin with us building a relationship that will allow you to feel comfortable to share your concerns and challenges. Together we will create a plan to work on your goals. Trauma-informed care is at the center of all of my work. Sessions will also use techniques like CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Attachment Therapy.
Facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity, or relationship struggles can feel heavy and isolating.
Therapy sessions will begin with us building a relationship that will allow you to feel comfortable to share your concerns and challenges. Together we will create a plan to work on your goals. Trauma-informed care is at the center of all of my work. Sessions will also use techniques like CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Attachment Therapy.
Accepting new clients! I believe in clear boundaries, honoring confidentiality, collaboratively defining goals, validating emotions, and demonstrating competence through consistent, client-centered care. My top priority is creating a safe, confidential space for you. You can trust that I will listen without judgment, respect your peace, and be honest with you about the therapeutic process. I am here to support your goals, and if I ever fall short or if a technique is not working, I invite you to tell me so we can adjust it together.
Accepting new clients! I believe in clear boundaries, honoring confidentiality, collaboratively defining goals, validating emotions, and demonstrating competence through consistent, client-centered care. My top priority is creating a safe, confidential space for you. You can trust that I will listen without judgment, respect your peace, and be honest with you about the therapeutic process. I am here to support your goals, and if I ever fall short or if a technique is not working, I invite you to tell me so we can adjust it together.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with National Counselor Certification and also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have 8 years of experience supporting the emotional, social, and personal growth and well-being of children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group formats. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and a Master’s degree in Education. I strive to develop a caring relationship with my clients that is built on trust, respect, and collaboration.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with National Counselor Certification and also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have 8 years of experience supporting the emotional, social, and personal growth and well-being of children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group formats. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and a Master’s degree in Education. I strive to develop a caring relationship with my clients that is built on trust, respect, and collaboration.
I have assisted clients looking for support with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addictions, and trauma experiences.
I have a Master of Social Work from Temple University. Drawing from cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, person-centered, and dialectical behavior therapies, I work with clients to strengthen existing coping skills, learn new skills, and explore growth opportunities.
I have assisted clients looking for support with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addictions, and trauma experiences.
I have a Master of Social Work from Temple University. Drawing from cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, person-centered, and dialectical behavior therapies, I work with clients to strengthen existing coping skills, learn new skills, and explore growth opportunities.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges that include anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, shame, embarrassment, procrastination, avoidance, marital/couple/family relations and more. My approach though highly individualized and eclectic is primarily a cognitive behavioral one in which we delve into the emotional, behavioral and cognitive roots in order to identify, challenge and ultimately replace those unhelpful aspects with health promoting aspects. This along with a commitment to hard work on the part of the client often results in improved functioning and an enriched and more satisfying quality of life.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges that include anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, shame, embarrassment, procrastination, avoidance, marital/couple/family relations and more. My approach though highly individualized and eclectic is primarily a cognitive behavioral one in which we delve into the emotional, behavioral and cognitive roots in order to identify, challenge and ultimately replace those unhelpful aspects with health promoting aspects. This along with a commitment to hard work on the part of the client often results in improved functioning and an enriched and more satisfying quality of life.
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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.