Grief Therapists in Yonkers, NY

It takes a great deal of courage to take the first step towards seeking help. You are here for a reason. My goal is to help you figure out how to live a more meaningful, fulfilling, and happier life. I am a NYS licensed therapist with more than 15 years experience working with clients from diverse racial/ethnic, cultural backgrounds, and with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, relationship/family conflict, parenting challenges, career problems, identity, self-esteem, women's issues (pregnancy, domestic violence, postpartum depression), HIV, medical concerns, and everyday life stressors.

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.

Our one constant in life is change, and for some this can be a difficult and painful truth. I provide therapy focused on supporting you as you navigate grief and loss. Our work together is collaborative in order to build a foundation of peace and healing amongst the obstacles. But most importantly, our work together is completely about you. Together, we will tailor a therapeutic experience to focus on your goals, leaving you with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Do you struggle with loss from death, divorce, relocation, aging, illness? Come out of isolation and heal. We will work together to move through your grief and find a resolution for your pain and a return to joyful living. Discover and work through your unfinished business, manage upsetting emotions and bring a balance to your thoughts and feelings. I'm a gestalt therapist, and my methods employ deep listening and creating scenarios to bring your issues to life during our sessions. Compassionate confrontation and education about emotions are central aspects of my work. And safety is my hallmark.

Life can be challenging. Sometimes you strive toward something meaningful even though it's not easy. Other times we struggle with what blocks us from a satisfying life - grief or depression, anxiety or trauma. What if you could refocus energy from uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and, instead, pour it into pursuing a meaningful life? More time with family. Enriching a loving relationship. Chasing a career goal. Improving yourself. I believe we can lose ourselves in struggles that take us away from healthy living. But you can aim for a way to deal with internal difficulties and engage in purposeful living. I'd like to help.

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.

Through my training and experience I have helped those living with psychological distresses(including cognitive, behavioral, emotional, & social issues), symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, ADD, grief, and PTSD. My expertise also includes support with narrative/mental reframing, behavioral/habit adjustments, increase of self-awareness, communication skills, stress management, goal setting, anger management, & self actualization. My skill sets are accomplished through my proficiency in empathy, validation, accountability, compassion, candor, thought provoking & solution focused dialogue.

Welcome, sometimes when presented with challenges we can work to resolve them with the help of family and friends. Then at other times it may be necessary to reach out to a Therapist. I am both empathetic and supportive and would like to support you while resolving these challenges. I have worked with individuals and couples seeking counseling for over 12 years, both online and in private practice. My areas of expertise include working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD and relationship and self-esteem issues. I specialize in EMDR treatment for trauma and also provide Reiki sessions for healings.

My clients work with me to feel more in control of their emotions and their lives. I have guided clients through relationship based issues such as, healing from trauma, exploring alternative relationship styles, inner child work, while reducing feelings of anxiety, depression and grief.

As a Spanish and English speaking therapist, I offer psychotherapy to clients of all ages who are struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and other life challenges. Through a warm, sensitive and genuine therapeutic relationship, my clients and I will talk and explore the most difficult moments of their lives and together, through cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, or solution-focused brief therapy, the clients will find solutions to a better life adjustment. Let's explore together the cause of your pain and suffering and at the same time assist you with the development of appropriate coping skills.

Welcome to my virtual profile/Bienvenidos a mi perfil virtual! Let's connect & see if we are a good fit. Even if you began struggling with depression/anxiety during the pandemic or have a history of mental illness, I believe I can help. My specialty is in providing psychotherapy to English & Spanish speakers. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD. complex trauma, complicated grief or Bipolar disorder let's work together to support you in managing your emotions and/or learning coping strategies. Life is difficult & you are not alone. I believe in listening to your needs and making a plan together to face any challenge.

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.

Do you feel like you are struggling with grief, grief related trauma or anxiety? Most often we understand grief by the physical death of a person or the grief that comes with someone you know being terminally ill awaiting death. However, grief can be the loss of: a relationship, a career, a pet, a culture, and a hobby/interest. The process or journey of grief affects everyone and expresses differently. I am here to support you in treating grief and identifying solutions to improve your quality of life while honoring your cultural values and needs on your own pace.

When life gets tough, we can feel lost and alone. We may not have all the coping skills we need. Are you dealing with burn-out, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, personal loss or relationship issues? You owe it yourself to get the help you need.

Life can be very unpredictable and seem unfair at times. “Fall down seven times, get up eight,” but what if it all becomes too much? Dealing with unhappiness, adjusting to change, coping with loss, managing work/school stress, and navigating relationships can take a toll on a person. Feelings of depression, anxiety/panic, low self-esteem, and sleep difficulties only make things more difficult. Some think they must put on a brave face and go through things alone. Well, I’m here to let you know it’s okay to not be okay AND that you don’t have to face life alone.

Having support helps us navigate the difficulties of everyday life. As a counselor, I specialize in accompanying adults through various life transitions, challenges, and experiences. Using a goal-centered approach, infused with wellness and tailored to your unique needs, I work to support you every step of the way. Whether you are struggling with everyday anxieties or depression, navigating complex life changes or an expat facing the distinctive hurdles of living abroad, I am passionate about guiding you on your journey. The therapy process is dynamic and pushes us toward acceptance, growth, and a deeper understanding of ourselves.

Finding a therapist and feeling comfortable with that person is a very important aspect of getting started. I like to think of therapy as a conversation at the same time knowing that you have goals for your life that will be the focus of our work. I take a very humanistic and interpersonal approach to my practice, which seems to put people at ease.

Many of us experience instances in our lives, in which we feel overwhelmed and engulfed in sadness. We may find ourselves in periods of despair, or just needing someone to help navigate disruptions in our relationships. With over 20 years of experience, I have been trained to assist individuals with the struggles of life, to empower, and provide effective coping skills.

Are you feeling without direction in life or work or unsure about what you want to do? Feeling stuck dating, in a relationship that's not working, or having family problems? Have you experienced a significant loss or trauma that is affecting your mood or ability to get things done? As a psychodynamically trained clinical psychologist, I am interested in hearing your thoughts and feelings to help you understand yourself on a deeper level. One of our objectives will be to figure out the obstacles that have prevented you from fulfillment, either professionally or personally.