Grief Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
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Jenny Spitzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Throughout that time I have worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, anger management, dissociative disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, substance abuse, relationship discord, and
grief
.
What is keeping you from having the life you want? Let’s figure this out together and get you feeling better quickly.
Not accepting new clients
Ellen Freise-March
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Additionally, I work with individuals with anxiety and depression, trauma, educational support, geriatric, health, wellness, as well as counseling support for
grief
,
bereavement
,
loss
, and trauma for individuals of all ages,.
The focus of my counseling is to provide support and help for individuals of all ages to discover their strengths as they work through life's challenges. My clinical experience and training enable me to provide palliative and hospice support counseling to individuals who are currently aggressively treating their life-threatening illness or those individuals who have transitioned to hospice care.
Waitlist for new clients
Under the Fig Tree Christian Counseling /Mediation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Certified in EMDR for trauma/PTSD, addiction, weight
loss
, chronic pain, smoking cessation, physical & sexual abuse and any unresolved life events for all ages.
Experienced in ministry, trained in multi-modalities of psychotherapy, schooled in Theology, Licensed in Clinical Social Work, Certified in desensitizing trauma & anxiety (EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT), authorized to mediate divorce & custody agreements, written group therapy curriculum (
grief
, addiction, & hoarding), 35+yrs under guided prayer & direction by Church clergy, & devoted her life work to Faith by studying healing of the mind, body, and soul from a Spiritual/Biblical perspective. Mary guides a unique approach for those seeking peace, hope & healing through counseling/therapy. The ideal client for this practice wants change.
Paige Beckwith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Change is an inevitable part of life that can sometimes be scary, anxiety inducing, and difficult to cope with. Because change is often fraught with unknowns, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship – one that is built on trust, empathy, compassion, and non-judgement – is essential to the healing process. My focuses include working with adults of all ages to address a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and
grief
and
loss
. I also have experience working with individuals diagnosed with chronic or terminal illnesses, as well as their family members and caregivers.
Adrienne Bernardina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with individual adults, adolescents and children, couples and families.
I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which you can explore your feelings and develop self-awareness of your perspectives and insight into your motives and fears.
I help you with feelings of depression and anxiety due to relationship issues-between individuals or within a family, life changes or
loss
.
Together we can uncover unresolved issues from past experiences or trauma which often impact present behaviors and feelings.
Dorothy Cashore
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I bring over a decade of experience to my practice, where I work with a wide range of struggles. I bring special expertise to self-image/self-esteem issues, trauma, and
grief
. I don’t just focus on treating symptoms or replacing behaviors. I work with body, spirit, heart, and gut, offering a space where you can step into a transformed relationship with yourself. I go underneath strategies and tools to help you develop inner resources, listen to your body and nervous system, let go of what no longer serves you, and bring new energy and clarity to your most important connections.
Kimberly Kiesling
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified
Verified
My areas of specialization include: Trauma/PTSD, addiction recovery and related issues, dissociative disorders, anxiety,
grief
, depression, life transitions, and relationship conflict.
It is not easy to take the first step to ask for help! My approach begins by listening and learning about you, because I believe that you are the expert on your own journey. I believe all people have the inherent strength to make positive life changes. Sometimes you just need to be empowered through compassionate support. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and respectful space for your therapeutic process.
Jan Sciulli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you grieving the
loss
of a loved one? Devastated by a traumatic event in your life? I am dedicated to helping you through your journey of
bereavement
and healing. I have worked with individuals and families who have experienced traumatic sudden
loss
resulting from incidences such as gun violence; suicide; divorce; job
loss
; vision
loss
; physical changes; progressive and terminal illness.
Noah Potvin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MT-BC
Verified
Verified
As both a licensed professional counselor and a music therapist, I have worked with adults and older adults for over a decade with issues related to advanced illness, chronic illness,
death
and dying, pre-
bereavement
, and
grief
. When facing these and other types of significant life transitions, it is important that all involved individuals have a space to express their fears, air their concerns, and process their challenges with the goal of finding avenues to move forward in a way that helps you feeling empowered, emboldened, and ready. I
Hopeton Bailey
Licensed Professional Counselor, CGP, CAGCS, CCTP, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are you finding life difficult to cope with due to
grief
and
loss
, trauma, and fertility issues? Are these issues causing conflicts within yourself or relationships? If you answered yes to this, you are not alone. It is my goal to help you regain control of your life, create meaningful change, and find a balanced life.
Eileen Henry Coaching and Consulting
Occupational Therapist, BA, MS , MBA, EdD, ACC
Verified
Verified
I am a certified coach specializing in substance use recovery, ADHD, and
grief
education for individuals and families.
Waitlist for new clients
Mara Krotec Baginski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am experienced in the treatment of
grief
/
loss
, complicated
grief
/prolonged
grief
disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use, and pain management using a holistic approach in practice.
Note: I currently am scheduling new patients for the new year (2023). Reaching out for help to work through life’s challenges can certainly be scary. I am here to help you feel more comfortable while facing these challenges. I have been a therapist for over a decade and bring many years of clinical and personal life experience to my practice. I personally have been affected by
grief
/
loss
and the challenges of caregiving which led me to help others.
Corrin J Corbin
Pre-Licensed Professional, ATR-P, MA-CJ, EoLD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Art Therapy is for everyone! I work with individuals from diverse cultures and existences; feeling that being accepting, respectful, and genuine are characteristics essential in a therapist. I also offer spiritual, logistical, emotional, and mental support to those dealing with
loss
, adversity, resilience, attachment, relationships, gender, identity, ADHD, anxiety, depression. I work with those in early adulthood, adults, and later life adults. LGBTQIA, as well as kinky folks find a place of acceptance in my office. People who require direct communication are well-served by my direct, person-centered, Humanistic approach.
Haley Faragher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am queer identifying and have a love for working with the LBGTQIA+ community, eating disorders, and
grief
.
You may have come across my bio as you are considering therapy. It can feel scary and out of our comfort zones to ask for help, but I commend you for doing so. I strive to make therapy a safe space where you feel supported to learn about yourself and grow/heal in any way you find necessary. I like to approach the counseling relationship from a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental, and understanding viewpoint. I understand that trauma impacts us all differently, thus I strive to keep things relaxed and I am mindful to operate through a trauma-informed lens as we all come from different walks of life with various life experiences.
Caroline Fuller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I understand the pain of relationship difficulties, addiction, illness,
grief
and
loss
, women and couples struggling with infertility,
loss
of your baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or as an infant.
Life presents us with challenges that can feel overwhelming at times -
loss
, betrayal, illness, trauma, relationship issues, pain, depression, and unmet goals. All you need to overcome these challenges and meet your goals lies within you. Let me help you find your path to conquering, healing, and living your best life.
Michelle Landau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapeutic areas of interest include living with chronic physical illnesses,
grief
and
loss
issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, moving beyond fear in one's life, and providing support during and after pregnancy.
I help clients learn to listen to and hear themselves; my interest is in helping you to develop the confidence to recognize and honor your own wisdom and thereby make more effective choices in your life. My clinical experiences have afforded me the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, including but not limited to those with major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bi-polar disorder, and
grief
. If you are interested in gaining insight into your problems and concerns in order to make changes in your life, then our work together will be rewarding for you.
Eric Berta, LPC, NCC, CCH
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCH
Verified
Verified
"Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by a-holes." (William Gibson) We take on a lot of stress from those around us - at work, at home, from strangers, from spouses & kids. From rage & stress, to
grief
, through life-stagnation & confusion to betrayal and divorce, my clients tend to be articulate & very smart, and prefer a counselor who is a realist, not someone who re-hashes old techniques or spouts trendy remedies.
Courtney Titus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a member of the group practice, Allegheny Mental Health Associates, with experience working with child, adolescent, young adult, and adult clients, my clinical interests include anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, substance use and addiction disorders, ODD and conduct disorders, anger management, trauma, adjustment disorders, attachment, and
grief
.
Whether it be specific symptoms, or internal or external stressors, you may recognize change is necessary, but be unsure of the steps to take. I look forward to helping you acknowledge inner strengths and resources to meet your personal goals and develop new goals along the way. This work will be done collaboratively with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship to promote comfort and openness during the process of self-exploration and growth.
Not accepting new clients
Abby Ritter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSCP, ERYT500, AHC
Verified
Verified
I work with clients who are experiencing any one of a variety of issues, including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, sexual issues, and
grief
following the
loss
of a loved one, including to suicide. I also specialize in helping college students learn positive coping strategies to deal with stress, anxiety, social issues, cultural concerns, and life transitions.
Pamela Hoopes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with adults of all ages 18-70's . I welcome college/grad students who are getting ready to embark on a new chapter in their lives and adults navigating the many changes/challenges we all can face. I help clients explore their emotions, life events and goals in a supportive and collaborative environment. I use a CBT, solution focused and Mindfulness practice. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety,
grief
/
loss
, life transitions and OCD. I enjoy sharing/educating about how mindfulness and intuition can be integrated into every day life, and how Food and Nutrition can affect Mood. Small steps lead to lasting change.
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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.