Grief Therapists in 10021

My passion is helping people adjust to significant transitions in their lives. Often when we experience changes in our lives, we lose our sense of balance and identity. These changes may be caused by the death of a loved one, shifts in family roles, adjustment to an illness, or new demands at school or work. In our work, you will gain a deeper understanding of how these transitions are impacting your mood, quality of life, and overall happiness. I work with clients to set and achieve realistic goals, while using one's values and strengths to help achieve these goals.

Are you overcome with grief? Do you feel overwhelmed by life and the world around you? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Do your interactions with family members and significant others cause you distress? Do you feel isolated because there is no one to speak to? Let me help you navigate those feelings and find ways to take affirmative steps toward improving the quality of your life. I am an empathetic and engaged therapist. I pride myself on creating a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where I promise that you will be heard.

Lesley has been working in the field for more than 30 years. Graduating with a degree in Psychology from U of Michigan, and an MSW from NYU, she maintains a private psychotherapy practice in NYC. She does general individual counseling, as well as counseling for people dealing with cancer, serious illness, end-of-life and bereavement, helping to provide her patients with a unique compassion, understanding and direct approach. She began her career at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She also runs support groups for patients dealing with cancer at the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation where she is Chair of the Social Work Board.

Life often presents us with various emotional, social and relationship challenges that can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate alone. That’s why, as your therapist, I am committed to providing a safe and nonjudgmental space to reflect on your life experiences, build on your strengths and gain meaningful insights, all contributing to a more rewarding life. I believe obtaining the necessary coping skills to use now and in the future can be truly life-changing. By beginning this journey together, I am hopeful that your overall well-being will improve, allowing your authentic self to shine.

I work collaboratively with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, or struggles in their relationships. I use a strengths based, relational approach to therapy, helping my clients understand healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns in their lives and how to change them. I am trained in Somatic Experiencing and EMDR which I use with clients who have experienced trauma or are feeling "stuck" in their lives. I work collaboratively with you so that together we may discover your path to a healthier, happier and fulfilling life. I work with families, couples and individuals.

"I Just Can't Seem to Get Over My Problem..." Does that statement resonate with you? Even successful people can still have unresolved struggles. I help people move beyond their stumbling blocks. Depression, anxiety, relationship problems, disturbing life experiences such as abuse, accidents, traumas, sudden illness/death can all prevent you from happiness. When symptoms persist, you can feel discouraged or defeated. You are not alone! Many clients feel this way when they first see me. Often, they've struggled for quite some time and have tried everything, only to experience partial relief. Hope is always available.

I am warm, open, and informal. People feel safe and comfortable enough to trust me with their secrets, fears, and intimacies. I am aware that by the time you call a therapist, you want some relief! So, I work from the "Top Down" -- giving stress-relief, relaxation, new perspectives, and ways to help you to feel better quickly --as well as from the "Bottom Up", so you understand why you are the way you are, and how you might change what you want to...

I have been working with people faced with significant loss for the past thirty years. People often ask me if this work is depressing - I always say that the stories I hear are not only stories of loss - they are love stories. We grieve becaue we love. Sometimes that love is complicated, and so the grief is complicated. Sometimes the loss changes us in ways that we feel are unbearable and unsustainable. My work is about helping you move from a state of deep pain and preoccupation with loss to a place where you can reengage with life.

I have found that the most efficient avenue to life progress can be the connection between the psychotherapist and the client. Such connection promotes an evolving internal connection with one's most true passions,and offers the company of another in facing fears. I would help you to deal with conflicts that block your motivation and passion and help you open to new ways of engaging with your inner resources, and with the significant people in your life. In order to this I address any blocks & resistances that interfere with deep and authentic feeling contact.

Life can be difficult. It can throw us for a loop. We can suddenly find ourselves feeling alone, bewildered. Life's transitions and changes can easily overwhelm us and it feels as though it is more than we can handle. But I can help you. I am here to encourage you, to support you. With an objective, non-judgmental ear and an open mind, I can give you another perspective. Sometimes, all it takes is another perspective to make life's challenges feel less intimidating.

Many of us long to embody our heart's deepest knowing despite our circumstances. These are compelling times for all individuals to awaken to the truth of our being, own our magic and to honor ourselves. If you wish to deepen your connection to loving passionately, to live life from a pure authentic splendor, offering a balance of deep inquiry as well as time to untangle complexities, I will help guide you as you will learn the process of surrendering as you heal on a physical, emotional and spiritual level.

What changes do you want to make in your life? Would you like to be a better parent/partner/friend? End a destructive relationship? Stop negative thinking? Set boundaries? The list is endless...I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with my clients to help them reach their fullest potential by tapping into their individual strengths and encouraging personal growth. When you are ready and motivated to commit to your wellbeing and to therapy, then I am ready to partner with you in your journey to growth and/or healing.

Every one of us is losing something precious to us. Lost opportunities, lost possibilities, feelings we can never get back again. That's part of what it means to be alive. (Murakami). Loss is a part of life - of loved ones, hopes and dreams, relationships, a sense of safety. If you’ve lost your sense of self, I can help you return to yourself. If you’ve lost your professional mojo, I can guide you to rediscover it. I provide a holding space for you so you can move forward with strength and optimism, and eventually find meaning, growth and a renewed sense of purpose. Remember - there is no way out but through.

Do you feel that you have been trying to manage everything on your own, be everything to everyone and suddenly you feel as if you can't do it alone anymore? My goal is to provide you with a safe space where you can be comfortable sharing and exploring your thoughts and feelings. I hope that together we can navigate the challenges, while also building awareness and gaining the tools you need to make positive changes in your life. I use humor, warmth and compassion in my sessions, and want you to feel as if we are working together to manage the stressors that have brought you here today.

Everything we need to heal ourselves already exists within us; but, sometimes we can struggle to connect with ourselves. Our work will help you to find self trust and to lean in to the wisdom and resilience that has guided you through every moment of life so far. You are strong and you are resourceful; and, you are also deserving of support. Whether you are experiencing anxious thoughts, sadness, feelings of grief or loss, are facing a life change or are looking to reconnect with yourself - you are working to honor and meet your needs and our work will be in support of that.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience with survivors of trauma, and often use a trauma-informed lens. I focus on issues that impact the life cycle, including relationship stressors, parenting challenges, career choices, managing the effects of chronic illness, and dealing with aging parents. In addition, I am skilled at helping clients and families deal with end of life issues, grief and bereavement.

I work with a wide range of age groups; young adults who are defining themselves, increasing autonomy, strengthening identities, often communicating through behavior; couples trying to improve communication styles or learning how to negotiate transitional periods in their relationships; older adults navigating life's challenges with resulting changes in roles. Clients of all ages may be dealing with relationship issues, poor confidence or self-esteem, loss, depression, anxiety and addictive problems, seeking to understand the sources of their discomfort rather than continue trying to avoid or outrun their problems.

There are many reasons why we seek therapy; and they differ in terms of how problems and circumstances influence our lives. I work with adults, teens, and couples seeking relief from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, poor self-assertion skills, identity issues, and life stressors (such as death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, career change). I also work with college students in NYC living away from family and support; young adults launching into adulthood in NYC; and helping couples find solutions to problems in an otherwise satisfying relationships. Out-of-network reimbursement options are available.

Are you experiencing difficult emotions and stress that is becoming difficult for you to manage? Would you like to better understand why you are feeling this way and learn strategies to help you most effectively deal with these emotions? Are you struggling with major life transitions, identity or relationship issues, trauma or grief? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I may be able to help you. I am a warm, empathic, therapist with over 20 yrs. of experience providing mental health services. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings, including college counseling centers and mental health clinics.