Grief Psychiatrists in Great Neck, NY
![Photo of Joseph Scott Weiner, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/950f15d0-bf40-439d-a4b4-df4bcec7dc86/2/320x400.jpeg)
Conditions I treat include depression, anxiety, grief, and bereavement as well as borderline personality disorder.
My mission is to make sure that my patients receive the most thoughtful, empathetic and contemporary treatment in a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment. When you call for a consultation, we'll spend a little time talking by phone so we can see if we're a good fit. If we decide to meet, decisions about your care will be made as a team, with you being the most important member. I am devoted to providing attentive care to all my patients. Please explore my website to learn more about my practice and my qualifications: www.weinermd.com
Conditions I treat include depression, anxiety, grief, and bereavement as well as borderline personality disorder.
My mission is to make sure that my patients receive the most thoughtful, empathetic and contemporary treatment in a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment. When you call for a consultation, we'll spend a little time talking by phone so we can see if we're a good fit. If we decide to meet, decisions about your care will be made as a team, with you being the most important member. I am devoted to providing attentive care to all my patients. Please explore my website to learn more about my practice and my qualifications: www.weinermd.com
![Photo of Adarsh K Gupta, MD, FAMP, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/474b5b0b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am Dr. Gupta, Medical Director of Sleep, TMS & Wellness Center. I am board certified in Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Sleep Medicine & Psychosomatic Medicine. My practice offers "Interventional psychiatry" treatments like TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and 'Ketamine' for treatment resistant depression, OCD and anxiety disorders. TMS therapy is FDA approved, non invasive with no systemic side effects. Most insurances provide coverage for TMS treatments. 'TMS neuromodulation' is a third major pillar in psychiatric care after psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. ( visit www.DrAGupta.com to learn more)
I am Dr. Gupta, Medical Director of Sleep, TMS & Wellness Center. I am board certified in Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Sleep Medicine & Psychosomatic Medicine. My practice offers "Interventional psychiatry" treatments like TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and 'Ketamine' for treatment resistant depression, OCD and anxiety disorders. TMS therapy is FDA approved, non invasive with no systemic side effects. Most insurances provide coverage for TMS treatments. 'TMS neuromodulation' is a third major pillar in psychiatric care after psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. ( visit www.DrAGupta.com to learn more)
![Photo of Allan I. Stempler, MD, DLFAPA, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fd04ecd-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have over 40 years experience as an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist. I help people who want to gain control over their emotions and behaviors through psychotherapy. I successfully treat patients who suffer from severe mental illnesses who require medication management as part of a treatment plan. I treat children with various emotional and developmental problems and coordinate care with other professionals. I perform evaluations to help patients with legal and occupational problems. I am often consulted to help families going through divorce and other losses.
I have over 40 years experience as an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist. I help people who want to gain control over their emotions and behaviors through psychotherapy. I successfully treat patients who suffer from severe mental illnesses who require medication management as part of a treatment plan. I treat children with various emotional and developmental problems and coordinate care with other professionals. I perform evaluations to help patients with legal and occupational problems. I am often consulted to help families going through divorce and other losses.
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Are you depressed or anxious? Have OCD or bipolar disorder? I am a depression & anxiety specialist. I use genetic testing (cheek swab) to identify medications that are safer and more effective. In addition, I offer three cutting-edge treatments that you won't find at most other psychiatry offices: ketamine, Spravato and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). TMS is an effective option for patients who don't want medications. It's also covered by most insurances.
Are you depressed or anxious? Have OCD or bipolar disorder? I am a depression & anxiety specialist. I use genetic testing (cheek swab) to identify medications that are safer and more effective. In addition, I offer three cutting-edge treatments that you won't find at most other psychiatry offices: ketamine, Spravato and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). TMS is an effective option for patients who don't want medications. It's also covered by most insurances.
![Photo of Ronald B Cohen, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41c9bdaf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Are you Stressed, Anxious, Chronically Sad, Lonely, Depressed? Who isn’t nowadays you might ask? And yet, maybe, just maybe, it doesn’t have to be this way. Maybe focusing on what is right with us rather than what is wrong with us will open up a whole new way of envisioning emotional health and well-being. Each of us has the ability to be more loving, thoughtful, and considerate. As a Mindfulness-Based Board Certified Psychiatrist I have developed the practices of Mindful Relationships, an integrative way to help individuals, couples and families resolve relationship difficulties and live happier, healthier, more fulfilling live.
Are you Stressed, Anxious, Chronically Sad, Lonely, Depressed? Who isn’t nowadays you might ask? And yet, maybe, just maybe, it doesn’t have to be this way. Maybe focusing on what is right with us rather than what is wrong with us will open up a whole new way of envisioning emotional health and well-being. Each of us has the ability to be more loving, thoughtful, and considerate. As a Mindfulness-Based Board Certified Psychiatrist I have developed the practices of Mindful Relationships, an integrative way to help individuals, couples and families resolve relationship difficulties and live happier, healthier, more fulfilling live.
![Photo of Shahnaz Malekan, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/61e7cb79-6274-44e4-92aa-08689265e0dd/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a highly compassionate child, adolescent, psychoanalyst and adult psychiatrist. I speak several languages including Farsi and Hebrew, have had the pleasure of working with patients of all ages from various cultures. I am psychoanalytically trained to provide play therapy/talk therapy to children and adolescents. In recognition of my professional excellence throughout the years, I have earned several awards, including Certificate of Honor in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement In Human Relations and Communication at UCLA, numerous Patients' Choice Awards and Compassionate Doctor Awards. I look forward to working with you.
I am a highly compassionate child, adolescent, psychoanalyst and adult psychiatrist. I speak several languages including Farsi and Hebrew, have had the pleasure of working with patients of all ages from various cultures. I am psychoanalytically trained to provide play therapy/talk therapy to children and adolescents. In recognition of my professional excellence throughout the years, I have earned several awards, including Certificate of Honor in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement In Human Relations and Communication at UCLA, numerous Patients' Choice Awards and Compassionate Doctor Awards. I look forward to working with you.
![Photo of Eryn Oberlander, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3dde8e25-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Board Certified NYS Licensed Yale and Columbia educated psychiatrist and graduate of Amherst College Summa Cum Laude Phi Beta Kappa. I specialize in freeing smart professionals from self-sabotaging emotional and behavioral patterns inhibiting success. If you are desiring to increase your satisfaction in work and personal relationships, wanting to identify your purpose and create joy, aiming to release habits that leak time and energy, wishing to transcend a childhood history of poor emotional parenting now interfering with bringing out your best ... My psychotherapy is transformational psychoeducation and I restore through re-story.
Board Certified NYS Licensed Yale and Columbia educated psychiatrist and graduate of Amherst College Summa Cum Laude Phi Beta Kappa. I specialize in freeing smart professionals from self-sabotaging emotional and behavioral patterns inhibiting success. If you are desiring to increase your satisfaction in work and personal relationships, wanting to identify your purpose and create joy, aiming to release habits that leak time and energy, wishing to transcend a childhood history of poor emotional parenting now interfering with bringing out your best ... My psychotherapy is transformational psychoeducation and I restore through re-story.
![Photo of Ahron L Friedberg - Ahron Friedberg, MD, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f7c14b5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My therapeutic approach is to combine best clinical psychotherapy and psychopharmacology practices informed by contemporary neuroscience. Rather than focusing on diagnosis and disease, I am oriented toward maximizing health and wellness. I try to help a person full his or her potential in work and relationships, while achieving realistic goals and higher aims. If you'd like to set up a consultation, please call me directly at 212 737 5099.
My therapeutic approach is to combine best clinical psychotherapy and psychopharmacology practices informed by contemporary neuroscience. Rather than focusing on diagnosis and disease, I am oriented toward maximizing health and wellness. I try to help a person full his or her potential in work and relationships, while achieving realistic goals and higher aims. If you'd like to set up a consultation, please call me directly at 212 737 5099.
![Photo of Dr. Emma Jane Laskin - Emma Laskin MD PLLC, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fc3e568-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a warm and energetic Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist who uses a more interactive approach to treatment. I provide Psychotherapy-Oriented Medication Management and Supportive/Insight-Oriented Psychotherapy, integrating positive psychology and breathing techniques as needed. I offer 45-min sessions to all patients to meet their evolving needs. I also work closely with other medical and/or mental health practitioners caring for my patients. Goals for treatment are made in conjunction with my patients and their parents because having a meaningful understanding of treatment goals and processes leads to better outcomes.
I am a warm and energetic Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist who uses a more interactive approach to treatment. I provide Psychotherapy-Oriented Medication Management and Supportive/Insight-Oriented Psychotherapy, integrating positive psychology and breathing techniques as needed. I offer 45-min sessions to all patients to meet their evolving needs. I also work closely with other medical and/or mental health practitioners caring for my patients. Goals for treatment are made in conjunction with my patients and their parents because having a meaningful understanding of treatment goals and processes leads to better outcomes.
![Photo of Scott M. Albin, DO, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c92103f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Albin is a Board Certified in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. He completed his residency and fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, and currently provides evaluation and management of mental health issues with psychotherapy and medication management in private practice.
Dr. Albin is a Board Certified in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. He completed his residency and fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, and currently provides evaluation and management of mental health issues with psychotherapy and medication management in private practice.
![Photo of Amarjot Surdhar, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50f89c31-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, I am a double board-certified and licensed psychiatrist with lots of experience helping people in difficult situations. I work in a Psychiatric emergency room and routinely handle behavioral crises. As a Medical Director of a Substance Use Disorders Clinic in an academic teaching hospital, I have experience in helping people with multiple drug and alcohol problems. I routinely work with people and help them through anxiety, depression, mood, and psychosis issues. I can help you also.
Hello, I am a double board-certified and licensed psychiatrist with lots of experience helping people in difficult situations. I work in a Psychiatric emergency room and routinely handle behavioral crises. As a Medical Director of a Substance Use Disorders Clinic in an academic teaching hospital, I have experience in helping people with multiple drug and alcohol problems. I routinely work with people and help them through anxiety, depression, mood, and psychosis issues. I can help you also.
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One Mind Psychiatry NP PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, NP-P
Verified Verified
Great Neck, NY 11021 (Online Only)
I am a board-certified psychiatric NP, trained at New York University. I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. My virtual and in-person practices are friendly and confidential spaces where I provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation and personalized medication management. My approach is to always see things from the client’s perspective. My mission is to support my clients while they create more meaningful progress in life. I use my expertise to help them find harmony between mind and body. I think mental health care can be a spiritual, and yet a scientific way for the client to look into their soul.
I am a board-certified psychiatric NP, trained at New York University. I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. My virtual and in-person practices are friendly and confidential spaces where I provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation and personalized medication management. My approach is to always see things from the client’s perspective. My mission is to support my clients while they create more meaningful progress in life. I use my expertise to help them find harmony between mind and body. I think mental health care can be a spiritual, and yet a scientific way for the client to look into their soul.
![Photo of Dr. Robert E Feinstein, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d4af0551-96b8-46af-8bbc-77828c37d29d/2/320x400.jpeg)
My focus is to help you, as a unique person, heal, change, energize, be creative, and optimize your strengths. For a private self pay fee, I can help you achieve this by listening to your concerns; providing a safe space for discussion and innovation, offering in depth psychotherapy with or without medication. I will collaborate with you as we work toward recovery, utilizing evidenced-based strategies and novel solutions for your problems or issues. I am a full fee professional who does NOT take INSurance
My focus is to help you, as a unique person, heal, change, energize, be creative, and optimize your strengths. For a private self pay fee, I can help you achieve this by listening to your concerns; providing a safe space for discussion and innovation, offering in depth psychotherapy with or without medication. I will collaborate with you as we work toward recovery, utilizing evidenced-based strategies and novel solutions for your problems or issues. I am a full fee professional who does NOT take INSurance
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Courtney Paton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11024 (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Courtney and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with a Masters of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from Sage College. My specializations includes Medication Management, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, OCD, schizophrenia and Eating Disorders. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Courtney and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with a Masters of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from Sage College. My specializations includes Medication Management, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, OCD, schizophrenia and Eating Disorders. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
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Dr. Nicholas Choy - Neural Health Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11021 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Dr. Nicholas Choy, a board-certified Adult Psychiatrist licensed in the states of AL, FL, CO, IN, IL, KS, MI, NY and OH. I want to first welcome you to my practice! I understand that seeking help can be a scary and vulnerable experience, which is why I strive to create a space that feels comfortable, compassionate, and empowering. One of the most important things to me is providing you a safe and supportive environment. My ultimate goal is to help you improve your mental health and general well-being, to increase resiliency, and achieve the best possible quality of life.
Hello! My name is Dr. Nicholas Choy, a board-certified Adult Psychiatrist licensed in the states of AL, FL, CO, IN, IL, KS, MI, NY and OH. I want to first welcome you to my practice! I understand that seeking help can be a scary and vulnerable experience, which is why I strive to create a space that feels comfortable, compassionate, and empowering. One of the most important things to me is providing you a safe and supportive environment. My ultimate goal is to help you improve your mental health and general well-being, to increase resiliency, and achieve the best possible quality of life.
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Chika N Odili
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11021
Dear future patients, my name is Chika Odili and I'm a board-certified nurse practitioner. I know we haven’t met yet, but when we do, please trust that you are in good hands. It is my absolute pleasure to assist in your care. I started my career doing an internship at a prestigious children’s hospital in the Texas Medical Center on an adolescent GI unit where I was able to work with individuals with eating related disorders. I then went on to complete my Bachelors in Nursing Degree and began working as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatric Unit caring for the psychiatric population.
Dear future patients, my name is Chika Odili and I'm a board-certified nurse practitioner. I know we haven’t met yet, but when we do, please trust that you are in good hands. It is my absolute pleasure to assist in your care. I started my career doing an internship at a prestigious children’s hospital in the Texas Medical Center on an adolescent GI unit where I was able to work with individuals with eating related disorders. I then went on to complete my Bachelors in Nursing Degree and began working as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatric Unit caring for the psychiatric population.
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Roxanne Singer-Gheorghiu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, AGPCNP, AGNP-C, CDCES
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030 (Online Only)
Roxanne Singer is a doctorate prepared, triple Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She is passionate about providing empathetic, client-centered care for individuals whose lives are interrupted by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, schizophrenia, and OCD. Many of her clients seek help to manage emotions that feel uncontrollable, emotions like anger, frustration, sadness, grief, and loneliness.
Roxanne Singer is a doctorate prepared, triple Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She is passionate about providing empathetic, client-centered care for individuals whose lives are interrupted by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, schizophrenia, and OCD. Many of her clients seek help to manage emotions that feel uncontrollable, emotions like anger, frustration, sadness, grief, and loneliness.
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Dr. Krakower is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and formerly served as Unit Chief of Psychiatry at Northwell Health / Zucker Hillside Hospital. He is internationally recognized for his work with patients suffering from trauma, anxiety, video gaming, head injuries, coronavirus recovery, and addiction. He has provided expert opinion for hundreds of studies worldwide. He is recognized as a top physician by SuperDoctors and was a group recipient of the the Catchers in the Rye Humanitarian Award.
Dr. Krakower is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and formerly served as Unit Chief of Psychiatry at Northwell Health / Zucker Hillside Hospital. He is internationally recognized for his work with patients suffering from trauma, anxiety, video gaming, head injuries, coronavirus recovery, and addiction. He has provided expert opinion for hundreds of studies worldwide. He is recognized as a top physician by SuperDoctors and was a group recipient of the the Catchers in the Rye Humanitarian Award.
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Dr. Amanda Lefkowitz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MA, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and I’d like to welcome you to my practice. I am experienced in diagnosing, assessing, and providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. I prescribe medications within the context of a holistic and culturally sensitive approach. From genetic testing to bio-psycho-social assessment of your situation, I am dedicated to making thoughtful and informed treatment plans tailored to your specific needs. I recognize the value of healing within the context of a positive, supportive and safe relationship. I collaborate extensively with other health care providers in your team.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and I’d like to welcome you to my practice. I am experienced in diagnosing, assessing, and providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. I prescribe medications within the context of a holistic and culturally sensitive approach. From genetic testing to bio-psycho-social assessment of your situation, I am dedicated to making thoughtful and informed treatment plans tailored to your specific needs. I recognize the value of healing within the context of a positive, supportive and safe relationship. I collaborate extensively with other health care providers in your team.
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Aimee Bensimhon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Neck Plaza, NY 11021 (Online Only)
Aimee is passionate about helping her patients thrive and strive for mental wellness while achieving their personal goals. She adopts a genuine and nonjudgmental approach to her practice to foster a safe and comfortable therapeutic space. She uses a person-centered approach while incorporating a good balance between psychotherapy, exploring lifestyle enhancements, and recommending medication.
Aimee is passionate about helping her patients thrive and strive for mental wellness while achieving their personal goals. She adopts a genuine and nonjudgmental approach to her practice to foster a safe and comfortable therapeutic space. She uses a person-centered approach while incorporating a good balance between psychotherapy, exploring lifestyle enhancements, and recommending medication.
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Grief Psychiatrists
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.