Grief Therapists in Westchester County, NY

Have you ever felt rooted in one spot unable to pull your feet out of the heavy mud and move forward? Maybe you had a recent disappointment? Perhaps you or your child have experienced a tragedy or loss? Or possibly, you have great ideas just waiting to surface! My goal is to create a safe space where you can develop your creative problem solving skills, renew your sense of adventure, and strengthen your sense of self. I believe in the importance of our mind-body connection and the healing nature of self expression and communication through art making.

In my practice, I primarily serve adolescents (10-19) and young adults (20s-30s) with presenting issues including but not limited to anxiety, relationship conflict, low self-esteem, trauma, transitions to college, career stress/uncertainty, and grief/loss. Additionally, as a family member to children and adults on the Autism spectrum, I work with ASD clients, parents, partners, and other loved ones to help them better understand this form of neurodiversity.

Life can be hard at times - for all of us. Sometimes, it is because of challenging circumstances such as the loss of a loved one, an illness/health issue, or a life transition. Other times, it's difficult to recognize the cause of the challenge. From the outside, your life may look wonderful, yet it may not feel that way on the inside. You don't need to push through on your own. I am here to help. It is crucial that you feel "gotten" by and connected to your therapist. I tailor my approach to the needs of my clients, as everyone is different and there is no "one size fits all" solution to life's challenges.

Parents need to be heard and understood and children need permission to express everything in a safe environment as do couples...More and more seniors are coming into therapy and realizing that there is much to be gained talking to a therapist.. I enjoy working with Seniors because they are aware of the value of time and they are interested in experiencing more joy. Sadness and loss can interfere with the enjoyment of being alive. I am very passionate about helping new parents as well as grand parents. At the present time we are all suffering from covid anxiety and life changes. Call me, let's see if I can help you. I want to!

I am a psychotherapist and an art therapist who is committed to helping my clients with self understanding and achieving their life goals. I provide a nonjudgmental, supportive environment where areas of pain and internal conflict can be expressed. I am experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, academic and professional underachievement, transitional life events, and medical issues. I am experienced in treating loved ones who suffer from complicated grief and traumatic loss.

Grief. Medical Illness. Anxiety. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore, understand, and cope with these common, but difficult, parts of life. Psychotherapy can improve awareness and understanding of emotional symptoms; it can also increase coping skills and solution-focused problem-solving. I believe in helping people attain these goals and improve the overall quality of their lives through a collaborative, genuine, and respectful therapeutic relationship.

Grieving? Experiencing the ebb & flow of intense grief emotions? As a licensed clinical social worker & certified death, dying & grief counselor, I accompany you on your grief journey offering a compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental safe space to share your full-range of grief emotions, memories, fears & desires. You are not alone! Together, we discover how you can best adapt, integrate & "make space" for grief in your life. HOPE guides our work. Blending your strength & resilience with evidence-based grief interventions, you move towards "meaning making" of your grief to peace & joy. Ready to share? Ready to heal? Let's talk.

At the heart of my practice lies the intersection of science and art, imbued with humor, care, and creativity. Perhaps you find yourself carrying a heavy weight on your shoulder or navigating your days with a tightness in your chest and lack of energy. It’s possible you’ve been prioritizing others’ needs and neglecting your own, or realizing you don’t recognize the script guiding your life. You might be carrying the burden of guilt and shame or finding that your relationships are not what you want them to be.

We’ve all felt stuck, trapped, alone at some point in our lives. Whether you’re here because of a loss, change in health, parenting struggles, anxiety, depression, stress, or just looking to feel more fulfilled in life, I thank you for taking that first step. It wasn’t easy getting here, but you’re here and you’re ready to make a change. You have inside, the ability to re-build, to move away from the old way of thinking – those old stories – that are not your words, and to create new connections.

Navigating life's most challenging moments requires empathy, support, and a gentle guiding hand. I specialize in aiding individuals coping with grief, significant life transitions, or the complexities of terminal/chronic illness. My aim is to foster a safe and nurturing space where healing, growth, and resilience can flourish. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, particularly those in mid-life and older as they navigate life’s transitions, including adult children leaving/returning to the family home, retirement, downsizing, chronic or life altering illness, and death and non-death losses.

Now, more than ever, it is easy to feel atomized, disconnected from ourselves, and to be without enriching personal relationships. Many of my patients feel at an impasse in their lives, stuck repeating the past while struggling to see the future, or alone in their suffering. I primarily work with boys and men in weekly psychodynamic counseling to overcome social struggles, grief, trauma, and depression.

My clients would describe me as empathetic, knowledgeable and trusting. Just recently, a patient described me as “not a there-there” therapist to highlight my style as an active participant and sounding board in our sessions. I compassionately challenge my clients to evaluate and explore why they may feel stuck in their lives. Together, we develop a plan best suited for incorporating your past narrative and trauma into your future story. I have unique specialities in grief, illness, adolescents and family dynamics. I particularly welcome teenaged individuals and their families.

Our thoughts, beliefs and bodies reflect our emotional struggles. We often come to therapy when old ways of coping aren't working anymore- when we long for comfort, relief, or more authentic and deeper connections in our relationships. The whole person needs to be addressed in times of crisis, transition and loss. Healing is a word derived from the German hailjan- “to make whole.” I work with a holistic, acceptance-based and contemplative approach to psychotherapy. Practicing self-compassion and self- acceptance lead to less reactivity and more peaceful, integrated and intentional lives.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in working together. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working with children, teens, and adults across a variety of settings. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in establishing trust, openness, and understanding. I aim to create a safe space where you can feel heard while supporting you in making meaningful changes in your life.

I specialize in working with adults and young adults who are navigating significant change in their life as well as those facing loss and trauma. The definition and scope of both "loss" and "trauma" are as unique as the individual struggling to move through it; my work honors the unique circumstances each person brings to the therapeutic space while also utilizing methods that are proven to promote growth and reduce emotional distress. If you are struggling with a health or medical trauma, death/other significant loss, or a developmental trauma that is impacting current relationships, you do not need to struggle alone.

I am a doctor of clinical social work, board certified in oncology care, whose goal it is to provide a compassionate space for therapy. In my many years of experience in cancer care in a healthcare setting, my work has afforded me the opportunity to support individuals, families, and loved ones through life threatening and life-limiting illness, trauma, grief, loss, existential distress, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity. In life, there is suffering for us all in different ways and we can perhaps find meaning in the pain, purpose in the loss, and comfort through the journey.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have worked with individuals within various age groups and stages of life. This is inclusive of children, teenagers, parents, young adults, adults, couples, and geriatric age groups. I have assisted individuals, couples, and families with a spectrum of issues ranging from Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, ADHD, Bereavement-Grief Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Parenting Issues, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I would be happy to speak with you to see if I am a good fit for you in working together towards your goals.

The choice to begin therapy is a courageous one. I consider it a great privilege to partner with people as they work to improve various aspects of their lives. I provide a safe, empathetic, and warm environment to encourage exploration and personal growth. Everyone entering therapy has a unique set of goals; I work to meet those specific needs and desires through an eclectic approach of interpersonal, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and solution-focused therapy.

Talking about loss, pain, and grief is a struggle. Art Therapy offers a spontaneous and compassionate way to address that struggle in a safe and healing environment. ​