Grief Therapists in Merion Station, PA
You might be grieving the everyday chaos that used to define your life, questioning your purpose, or realizing that your role in your family, your work, and your relationships is shifting all at once.
Our sessions together can be a place where you get to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and make space for your needs right in this moment in life. Here, you don’t have to hold it all together. We can unpack the grief and worry no one talks about, explore who you are outside of your caregiving roles, and help you feel more grounded.
You might be grieving the everyday chaos that used to define your life, questioning your purpose, or realizing that your role in your family, your work, and your relationships is shifting all at once.
Our sessions together can be a place where you get to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and make space for your needs right in this moment in life. Here, you don’t have to hold it all together. We can unpack the grief and worry no one talks about, explore who you are outside of your caregiving roles, and help you feel more grounded.
As a private pay client, you determine the length and direction of your treatment and will not encounter loss of confidentiality due to insurance auditing your records.
I'm Dr. Cheri Carter. As a therapist, I strive to meet you where you are. You are the expert of your life! My job is to help you identify and acknowledge your strengths, so you can build on them. Everyone has a story. Tell me yours, then decide if we're a match. If so, together we will identify goals and build a plan to accomplish them. Let's work together on your journey to emotional and mental wellness.
As a private pay client, you determine the length and direction of your treatment and will not encounter loss of confidentiality due to insurance auditing your records.
I'm Dr. Cheri Carter. As a therapist, I strive to meet you where you are. You are the expert of your life! My job is to help you identify and acknowledge your strengths, so you can build on them. Everyone has a story. Tell me yours, then decide if we're a match. If so, together we will identify goals and build a plan to accomplish them. Let's work together on your journey to emotional and mental wellness.
I specialize in working with people experiencing issues with chronic conditions, pain, grief, identity, and relational injuries
I believe we all have the inner resources to heal. Therapy can be a creative space to discover different ways to heal, to recover ourselves, and finding clarity and community as we reclaim ourselves.
I specialize in working with people experiencing issues with chronic conditions, pain, grief, identity, and relational injuries
I believe we all have the inner resources to heal. Therapy can be a creative space to discover different ways to heal, to recover ourselves, and finding clarity and community as we reclaim ourselves.
I see problems as opportunities to grow whether I am working with a child, adolescent or adult, individually or in couples or family therapy, and whether it is a single symptom or incident, or long-standing difficulty that brings someone to therapy. I identify and help develop strengths as we explore and change thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationship patterns, and resolve difficulties that prevent someone from reaching their goals and creating a fulfilling life. My work with children involves helping them reach the appropriate developmental goals as they build the skills needed for life ahead.
I see problems as opportunities to grow whether I am working with a child, adolescent or adult, individually or in couples or family therapy, and whether it is a single symptom or incident, or long-standing difficulty that brings someone to therapy. I identify and help develop strengths as we explore and change thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationship patterns, and resolve difficulties that prevent someone from reaching their goals and creating a fulfilling life. My work with children involves helping them reach the appropriate developmental goals as they build the skills needed for life ahead.
You’ve done therapy before. You’ve gained insight, learned coping skills, and grown—but certain patterns still feel unshakable. Maybe depression lingers, trauma feels unresolved, or you keep hitting the same emotional walls. You want more than survival; you want transformation, a way to reconnect with yourself at a deeper level. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy combines guided therapy with ketamine to create a unique therapeutic window.
You’ve done therapy before. You’ve gained insight, learned coping skills, and grown—but certain patterns still feel unshakable. Maybe depression lingers, trauma feels unresolved, or you keep hitting the same emotional walls. You want more than survival; you want transformation, a way to reconnect with yourself at a deeper level. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy combines guided therapy with ketamine to create a unique therapeutic window.
When we’re suffering from a loss, fighting a personal battle, processing a difficult childhood, facing a scary diagnosis, or other major life transition we all need support to have someone to walk along side us, see the light when we cannot, and hold us until we’re on the other side.
I will be here for you and look forward to working through the hard stuff, building upon your strengths, creating more room for hope, connection and possibility. This work isn’t easy but it's so worth it. Let’s work together to not just get through it but build a life you love.
When we’re suffering from a loss, fighting a personal battle, processing a difficult childhood, facing a scary diagnosis, or other major life transition we all need support to have someone to walk along side us, see the light when we cannot, and hold us until we’re on the other side.
I will be here for you and look forward to working through the hard stuff, building upon your strengths, creating more room for hope, connection and possibility. This work isn’t easy but it's so worth it. Let’s work together to not just get through it but build a life you love.
My training as a marriage and family therapist with a certificate in sex therapy has given me the tools to work with individuals and couples on issues relating to: sexual function, desire, attachment concerns, the impact of loss and grief on relationships, anxiety and depression.
If you are reading this, you have already begun your journey towards transformation. Change happens from the inside out. It starts with a desire or longing for something in your life to be different. If you are single or in a relationship and looking for enhanced connection with another or greater understanding of yourself, I would be honored to work with you, beside you and support you in the process of growth, healing and discovery.
My training as a marriage and family therapist with a certificate in sex therapy has given me the tools to work with individuals and couples on issues relating to: sexual function, desire, attachment concerns, the impact of loss and grief on relationships, anxiety and depression.
If you are reading this, you have already begun your journey towards transformation. Change happens from the inside out. It starts with a desire or longing for something in your life to be different. If you are single or in a relationship and looking for enhanced connection with another or greater understanding of yourself, I would be honored to work with you, beside you and support you in the process of growth, healing and discovery.
I will be with you as you explore and identify areas for change, find meaning, and recognize loss.
Just because you carry it well, doesn't mean it isn't heavy. You deserve more than just being seen. The world is a scary and ever-changing place. Dealing with uncertainty, transition, and challenges puts stress on relationships, and on personal values. Curiosity, mindfulness, and a dialectical approach makes it possible to find meaning, and even pleasure, in some of the most bleak situations, with the right support.
I will be with you as you explore and identify areas for change, find meaning, and recognize loss.
Just because you carry it well, doesn't mean it isn't heavy. You deserve more than just being seen. The world is a scary and ever-changing place. Dealing with uncertainty, transition, and challenges puts stress on relationships, and on personal values. Curiosity, mindfulness, and a dialectical approach makes it possible to find meaning, and even pleasure, in some of the most bleak situations, with the right support.
Allison Borrasso- Evolve Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Online Only
Feeling overwhelmed, unfulfilled, or lost? I will support you in evolving into a mentally healthier version of yourself. My goal is to increase your sense of hope and purpose by processing life events, breaking free from the shackles of trauma, and giving you the skills to navigate life stressors. We'll work collaboratively to address your individual symptoms contributing to emotional distress. Sessions can be scheduled consistently or on an as-needed basis. Contact me now to get the ball rolling!
Feeling overwhelmed, unfulfilled, or lost? I will support you in evolving into a mentally healthier version of yourself. My goal is to increase your sense of hope and purpose by processing life events, breaking free from the shackles of trauma, and giving you the skills to navigate life stressors. We'll work collaboratively to address your individual symptoms contributing to emotional distress. Sessions can be scheduled consistently or on an as-needed basis. Contact me now to get the ball rolling!
At Compassionate Counseling, we believe in you becoming the person you were meant to be. Depression, anxiety, past trauma, or life issues no longer need to hold you back from your dreams and aspirations. Our goal is to provide quality services to clients in need, and to overcome obstacles such as: •Financial Hardship •Transportation •Resistance to Therapy •Childcare Issues We are also sensitive to those who prefer a holistic approach to their care. See the photo section below for a listing of our individual counselors and their specialties.
At Compassionate Counseling, we believe in you becoming the person you were meant to be. Depression, anxiety, past trauma, or life issues no longer need to hold you back from your dreams and aspirations. Our goal is to provide quality services to clients in need, and to overcome obstacles such as: •Financial Hardship •Transportation •Resistance to Therapy •Childcare Issues We are also sensitive to those who prefer a holistic approach to their care. See the photo section below for a listing of our individual counselors and their specialties.
You’re navigating big, often overwhelming moments—and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you're feeling anxious, stuck, burnt out, or unsure of who you are or where you're headed, online therapy can offer space to slow down and reconnect. I work with adolescents (13–17) and young adults (18–25), especially those exploring identity, navigating life transitions, or balancing cultural and generational expectations. You might be facing school stress, relationship challenges, or the pressures of being a first-generation student. Whatever you're carrying, this is a space where you’ll be met with care and understanding.
You’re navigating big, often overwhelming moments—and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you're feeling anxious, stuck, burnt out, or unsure of who you are or where you're headed, online therapy can offer space to slow down and reconnect. I work with adolescents (13–17) and young adults (18–25), especially those exploring identity, navigating life transitions, or balancing cultural and generational expectations. You might be facing school stress, relationship challenges, or the pressures of being a first-generation student. Whatever you're carrying, this is a space where you’ll be met with care and understanding.
Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship?
We specialize in helping men overcome sexual compulsivity and helping couples restore emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy, creating strong and fulfilling relationships. Through 1on1 therapy and our accelerated coaching programs, we provide the practical skills and ongoing support you need for long term healing.
Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship?
We specialize in helping men overcome sexual compulsivity and helping couples restore emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy, creating strong and fulfilling relationships. Through 1on1 therapy and our accelerated coaching programs, we provide the practical skills and ongoing support you need for long term healing.
Amanda Transue-Woolston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II, C-PD, CT
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m formally trained in treatment of anxiety/OCD, sex and relationships, emotional abuse, codependency, and attachment; certified in complex trauma, personality disorders, and grief.
You've spent so much of your life overperforming in relationships, striving to earn love and worthiness. You’ve tried being perfect, doing more, and making sure everyone else is ok even if you're the one who's hurting. You're left anxious, resentful, and hiding your own needs to keep the peace. You may feel like other people's needs or problems are louder than your worth. Starting therapy might feel both hopeful and overwhelming. What if you start prioritizing yourself or saying "no" and your whole world falls apart? You just want to exist as you are, to know that you’re enough, and to receive the same love you offer to others.
I’m formally trained in treatment of anxiety/OCD, sex and relationships, emotional abuse, codependency, and attachment; certified in complex trauma, personality disorders, and grief.
You've spent so much of your life overperforming in relationships, striving to earn love and worthiness. You’ve tried being perfect, doing more, and making sure everyone else is ok even if you're the one who's hurting. You're left anxious, resentful, and hiding your own needs to keep the peace. You may feel like other people's needs or problems are louder than your worth. Starting therapy might feel both hopeful and overwhelming. What if you start prioritizing yourself or saying "no" and your whole world falls apart? You just want to exist as you are, to know that you’re enough, and to receive the same love you offer to others.
Are you feeling stuck? I help clients feel seen, understood and empowered to create change in their lives and relationships. I see my role in the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst to help increase awareness and trust to support freedom of expression, insight, and healing. In therapy sessions, I work in collaboration with individuals and couples to identify areas that are inhibiting quality of life and focus on building existing strengths and new skills. I believe that each individual is an expert in their own lives and has the strengths and potential to actualize the change they want to see.
Are you feeling stuck? I help clients feel seen, understood and empowered to create change in their lives and relationships. I see my role in the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst to help increase awareness and trust to support freedom of expression, insight, and healing. In therapy sessions, I work in collaboration with individuals and couples to identify areas that are inhibiting quality of life and focus on building existing strengths and new skills. I believe that each individual is an expert in their own lives and has the strengths and potential to actualize the change they want to see.
Life can move fast, and with it often comes unexpected challenges, transitions, and emotional turbulence. We all encounter seasons of life when coping feels difficult and overwhelming. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or simply a space to feel heard—you're in the right place.
Taking the first step into therapy can be daunting. My goal is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental, yet challenging environment where you can explore your experiences. I offer psychodynamic therapy that helps uncover how early life experiences and important relationships have shaped the way you see yourself and the world around you.
Life can move fast, and with it often comes unexpected challenges, transitions, and emotional turbulence. We all encounter seasons of life when coping feels difficult and overwhelming. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or simply a space to feel heard—you're in the right place.
Taking the first step into therapy can be daunting. My goal is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental, yet challenging environment where you can explore your experiences. I offer psychodynamic therapy that helps uncover how early life experiences and important relationships have shaped the way you see yourself and the world around you.
Harriet Zilber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Merion Station, PA 19066
Not accepting new clients
Issues that I have been successful in dealing include depression, anxiety, acute and chronic illness, loss and grief, personality issues and relationships.
I believe that psychotherapy is best done as a collaborative process. I have the training and experience and you, the client, bring all you know about yourself and your life. Together, we develop goals, both long and short term, that hopefully will lead to active awareness, emotional relief and behavioral changes.
Issues that I have been successful in dealing include depression, anxiety, acute and chronic illness, loss and grief, personality issues and relationships.
I believe that psychotherapy is best done as a collaborative process. I have the training and experience and you, the client, bring all you know about yourself and your life. Together, we develop goals, both long and short term, that hopefully will lead to active awareness, emotional relief and behavioral changes.
Love the life you lead! Reaching out is the 1st step toward achieving personal, professional or relationship goals. Therapy offers private time with support to take a fresh look at your situation, clarify goals and evaluate options. You bring YOU - your strengths and knowledge of your circumstances; I bring a fresh perspective and new skills. With over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and training, program design, and publishing, people I work with tell me I am easy to talk to, warm and non-judgmental. They appreciate my ability to 'keep it real,' helping develop practical solutions in brief or longer-term therapy.
Love the life you lead! Reaching out is the 1st step toward achieving personal, professional or relationship goals. Therapy offers private time with support to take a fresh look at your situation, clarify goals and evaluate options. You bring YOU - your strengths and knowledge of your circumstances; I bring a fresh perspective and new skills. With over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and training, program design, and publishing, people I work with tell me I am easy to talk to, warm and non-judgmental. They appreciate my ability to 'keep it real,' helping develop practical solutions in brief or longer-term therapy.
Lindsay
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Feeling overwhelmed? Finding it hard to ask for support because you don’t want to burden others? Life’s struggles can be tough, but you don’t have to go through them alone. As a licensed professional counselor, I specialize in helping individuals manage attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, relationships, and substance abuse. I am dedicated to supporting you on your path to healing. With my training and experience, I help clients navigate difficult emotions and address the impact these challenges can have on relationships.
Feeling overwhelmed? Finding it hard to ask for support because you don’t want to burden others? Life’s struggles can be tough, but you don’t have to go through them alone. As a licensed professional counselor, I specialize in helping individuals manage attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, relationships, and substance abuse. I am dedicated to supporting you on your path to healing. With my training and experience, I help clients navigate difficult emotions and address the impact these challenges can have on relationships.
Perhaps it is the loss of a loved one, or the break-up of a relationship which is bringing you down.
You can expect to be listened to with compassion and caring. I am also actively engaged in providing feedback and teaching skills, to help you get the most from each session. I am passionate about helping people overcome self-defeating beliefs and self-imposed obstacles so they can feel better, have more satisfying relationships, & enjoy life more fully.
Perhaps it is the loss of a loved one, or the break-up of a relationship which is bringing you down.
You can expect to be listened to with compassion and caring. I am also actively engaged in providing feedback and teaching skills, to help you get the most from each session. I am passionate about helping people overcome self-defeating beliefs and self-imposed obstacles so they can feel better, have more satisfying relationships, & enjoy life more fully.
More Therapists Nearby
I work with adults looking to address trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, substance use, challenges with relationships or family, major life transitions, and LGBTQ+ identity development.
I also specialize in working with medical professionals and students, people struggling with insomnia, and people who have had spiritual, mystical, supernatural, and/or psychedelic experiences and wish to process them in an open-minded, non-pathologizing therapeutic space.
I work with adults looking to address trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, substance use, challenges with relationships or family, major life transitions, and LGBTQ+ identity development.
I also specialize in working with medical professionals and students, people struggling with insomnia, and people who have had spiritual, mystical, supernatural, and/or psychedelic experiences and wish to process them in an open-minded, non-pathologizing therapeutic space.
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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.