Grief Therapists in Alachua, FL
Emi Lenes
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alachua, FL 32615 (Online Only)
Sometimes we get lost and confused, misunderstand each other, and need to reconnect after a painful situation. Fears can stand in the way of our progress, and we can struggle personally and/or professionally. Maybe you realize it’s time to get more clear about the next step to take related to a relationship or life milestone. You might be feeling more ready to devote time toward a situation that needs some attention. Or you might be needing to not be alone in this time of grief. Our sessions provide spaciousness for your embodied wisdom to be accessed, and we can explore what might bring you a bit more peace and clarity.
Sometimes we get lost and confused, misunderstand each other, and need to reconnect after a painful situation. Fears can stand in the way of our progress, and we can struggle personally and/or professionally. Maybe you realize it’s time to get more clear about the next step to take related to a relationship or life milestone. You might be feeling more ready to devote time toward a situation that needs some attention. Or you might be needing to not be alone in this time of grief. Our sessions provide spaciousness for your embodied wisdom to be accessed, and we can explore what might bring you a bit more peace and clarity.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and ADHD.
The relationship between a counselor and client is unique. I am a trained therapist who uses modern, evidenced based, therapeutic strategies and techniques and who is also outside of your daily life and social circles. My role is to listen to better understand you, to empathize with you without prejudice and judgment, validate your feelings (because how we feel is how we feel) and to help you develop strategies for overcoming life's obstacles. You cannot offend me in a therapeutic session and you can speak freely and openly about anything you think or feel, being free to express yourself.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and ADHD.
The relationship between a counselor and client is unique. I am a trained therapist who uses modern, evidenced based, therapeutic strategies and techniques and who is also outside of your daily life and social circles. My role is to listen to better understand you, to empathize with you without prejudice and judgment, validate your feelings (because how we feel is how we feel) and to help you develop strategies for overcoming life's obstacles. You cannot offend me in a therapeutic session and you can speak freely and openly about anything you think or feel, being free to express yourself.
Karen J Epple
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alachua, FL 32615 (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Social Worker with almost 30 years of professional experience in a wide variety of settings, helping clients cope with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, as well as the challenges of life changes.
I would like to help you reclaim your joy. I understand that life isn't always easy, and I assist people of all ages who are feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or lonely to find their way back to their best life. I provide a warm and friendly environment and feel that there can even be room in therapy for gentle humor. I value each person's story and am dedicated to providing an open-minded, safe and compassionate therapeutic relationship with my clients to enable you to share your thoughts and feelings, and to create a comfortable, open and safe environment where you can move forward towards a happier, more fulfilling life.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with almost 30 years of professional experience in a wide variety of settings, helping clients cope with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, as well as the challenges of life changes.
I would like to help you reclaim your joy. I understand that life isn't always easy, and I assist people of all ages who are feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or lonely to find their way back to their best life. I provide a warm and friendly environment and feel that there can even be room in therapy for gentle humor. I value each person's story and am dedicated to providing an open-minded, safe and compassionate therapeutic relationship with my clients to enable you to share your thoughts and feelings, and to create a comfortable, open and safe environment where you can move forward towards a happier, more fulfilling life.
Felicia Megdal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alachua, FL 32615 (Online Only)
I am licensed clinical social worker qualified to practice in Florida, California, and Tennessee. My style includes a dynamic, solution-focused approach to help adults address the sources of persistent stress, emotional overload, and relationship difficulties. I possess additional training in treating financial disorders, substance use, compulsive sexual behavior, grief and loss, relationship conflict, and depression and anxiety.
I am licensed clinical social worker qualified to practice in Florida, California, and Tennessee. My style includes a dynamic, solution-focused approach to help adults address the sources of persistent stress, emotional overload, and relationship difficulties. I possess additional training in treating financial disorders, substance use, compulsive sexual behavior, grief and loss, relationship conflict, and depression and anxiety.
LOCATIONS IN ALACHUA AND ORANGE PARK/JACKSONVILLE. Better Beginnings is Florida's premier practice specializing in mental health surrounding fertility, pregnancy, loss and early parenting years. Our levels of care include prenatal preparation, traditional weekly outpatient visits and Florida's first Mother/Baby Partial Hospitalization Program (an intensive, outpatient day program). All of our team have received additional training and education in working during the time of pregnancy and postpartum. We look forward to partnering with you in your care.
LOCATIONS IN ALACHUA AND ORANGE PARK/JACKSONVILLE. Better Beginnings is Florida's premier practice specializing in mental health surrounding fertility, pregnancy, loss and early parenting years. Our levels of care include prenatal preparation, traditional weekly outpatient visits and Florida's first Mother/Baby Partial Hospitalization Program (an intensive, outpatient day program). All of our team have received additional training and education in working during the time of pregnancy and postpartum. We look forward to partnering with you in your care.
Charmaine Weatherly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alachua, FL 32615
I have spent the last 30 years working with individuals and families on a wide range of emotional issues from substance abuse to grief in providing psychotherapeutic support. My background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) has made it possible for me to lend emotional know how around Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Relationships and Life’s Challenges at any stage. I have also spent several years working as an EAP Counselor in navigating workplace issues. I realize that these are stressful times and getting the right kind of help is most important. My approach is simple, it’s walking with you through this difficult time.
I have spent the last 30 years working with individuals and families on a wide range of emotional issues from substance abuse to grief in providing psychotherapeutic support. My background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) has made it possible for me to lend emotional know how around Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Relationships and Life’s Challenges at any stage. I have also spent several years working as an EAP Counselor in navigating workplace issues. I realize that these are stressful times and getting the right kind of help is most important. My approach is simple, it’s walking with you through this difficult time.
I provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all orientations, from preteens to elders. I am a trained EMDR therapist and have a passion to care for patients who are the survivors or witnesses of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. I provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for a range of mental health challenges including: PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorders, dissociative disorders, bereavement, identity struggles, and relational distress. I am also honored to provide therapeutic support for our U.S. military warriors returning home, as well as their families.
I provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all orientations, from preteens to elders. I am a trained EMDR therapist and have a passion to care for patients who are the survivors or witnesses of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. I provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for a range of mental health challenges including: PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorders, dissociative disorders, bereavement, identity struggles, and relational distress. I am also honored to provide therapeutic support for our U.S. military warriors returning home, as well as their families.
I have worked extensively with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and grief.
Congratulations on taking the first courageous step towards improving things in your life. I have been providing psychotherapy services to people for over three decades as a Licensed Psychologist. In that time, I have learned that each person is unique; with their own combination of strengths, struggles and histories. We start with getting to know each other and then focus on what you want to change/improve. We work together to set goals and then to achieve those goals. I view this process as a collaborative process.
I have worked extensively with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and grief.
Congratulations on taking the first courageous step towards improving things in your life. I have been providing psychotherapy services to people for over three decades as a Licensed Psychologist. In that time, I have learned that each person is unique; with their own combination of strengths, struggles and histories. We start with getting to know each other and then focus on what you want to change/improve. We work together to set goals and then to achieve those goals. I view this process as a collaborative process.
Karissa K Boser
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MPA, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alachua, FL 32615
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I specialize in navigating life changes, chronic illness, grief and loss, as well as assisting you to deepen authentic personal expression with yourself and with others.
Throughout life, we face life changes, identity and personal crises, losses, and possible disconnection with ourselves and with others. When we begin to explore these changes in a safe and supportive space, we may begin to authentically express our needs and desires, while also creating and maintaining healthy boundaries for ourselves. Creating a life of greater joy and abundance is achieved through honest and open communication, reflection, and a deeper relationship with ourselves and with others.
I specialize in navigating life changes, chronic illness, grief and loss, as well as assisting you to deepen authentic personal expression with yourself and with others.
Throughout life, we face life changes, identity and personal crises, losses, and possible disconnection with ourselves and with others. When we begin to explore these changes in a safe and supportive space, we may begin to authentically express our needs and desires, while also creating and maintaining healthy boundaries for ourselves. Creating a life of greater joy and abundance is achieved through honest and open communication, reflection, and a deeper relationship with ourselves and with others.
Emily Irene Rant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alachua, FL 32615
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in Florida. I was born and raised in New York. I received my master's from Saint Leo University in Florida and have been practicing for 10 years. I have experience working with every age group and my passion is to help others become the best versions of themselves. I am grateful for the opportunity to help and to serve others.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in Florida. I was born and raised in New York. I received my master's from Saint Leo University in Florida and have been practicing for 10 years. I have experience working with every age group and my passion is to help others become the best versions of themselves. I am grateful for the opportunity to help and to serve others.
Frederick (Josh) McCumber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Alachua, FL 32615
Please call me by my middle name, Josh. I see individuals, Couples, and families and help them during stressful times of transition. We all reach our limits at times and need a little support. My goal is to provide that support to understand your problems better as well as potential solutions while improving the quality of your relationships.
Please call me by my middle name, Josh. I see individuals, Couples, and families and help them during stressful times of transition. We all reach our limits at times and need a little support. My goal is to provide that support to understand your problems better as well as potential solutions while improving the quality of your relationships.
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Do you ever feel as if the distress in your life is unmanageable/unbearable? Do you find yourself lacking the support you need to navigate these difficult times in your life? Do you struggle to identify the steps towards a more fulfilling life? Have you wondered what it would be like if you felt like you had more options to cope with the things that cloud you as you try to accomplish your goals? Do you and/or your partner find your relationship might be in need of intervention and/or an objective perspective?
Do you ever feel as if the distress in your life is unmanageable/unbearable? Do you find yourself lacking the support you need to navigate these difficult times in your life? Do you struggle to identify the steps towards a more fulfilling life? Have you wondered what it would be like if you felt like you had more options to cope with the things that cloud you as you try to accomplish your goals? Do you and/or your partner find your relationship might be in need of intervention and/or an objective perspective?
My goal is to assist clients in making desired changes in their lives to create the difference that leads to lasting happiness, internal peace, and acceptance. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Change By Choice Inc., a 100% Telehealth practice. I work with those 12+ and offer counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. I utilize a variety of styles and interventions to meet client's needs and tailor my work to the individual and their presenting issues. I enjoy working with clients who are invested in themselves and motivated to make positive changes.
My goal is to assist clients in making desired changes in their lives to create the difference that leads to lasting happiness, internal peace, and acceptance. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Change By Choice Inc., a 100% Telehealth practice. I work with those 12+ and offer counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. I utilize a variety of styles and interventions to meet client's needs and tailor my work to the individual and their presenting issues. I enjoy working with clients who are invested in themselves and motivated to make positive changes.
"Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful" Joshua J Marine Life is full of twists, turns, peeks, and valleys. That is what makes it such an adventure. Like all adventures obstacles can get in the way, preventing us from moving forward, leaving us confused and feeling alone. Are you finding yourself blocked by circumstances, distressing emotions or challenging personal or professional relationships? Please know that you don't have to go it alone. Allow me to walk with you through those times. Through psychotherapy you can take charge and improve your quality of life.
"Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful" Joshua J Marine Life is full of twists, turns, peeks, and valleys. That is what makes it such an adventure. Like all adventures obstacles can get in the way, preventing us from moving forward, leaving us confused and feeling alone. Are you finding yourself blocked by circumstances, distressing emotions or challenging personal or professional relationships? Please know that you don't have to go it alone. Allow me to walk with you through those times. Through psychotherapy you can take charge and improve your quality of life.
I am available to help individuals live the life that they want. I work with folks to assist in building resilience and coping skills. I have specialized training in somatic and DBT practices. My background includes crisis and suicidal ideation, trauma, and substance use. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. I come from a place of respect and unconditional positive regard when working with folks.
I am available to help individuals live the life that they want. I work with folks to assist in building resilience and coping skills. I have specialized training in somatic and DBT practices. My background includes crisis and suicidal ideation, trauma, and substance use. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. I come from a place of respect and unconditional positive regard when working with folks.
Call me if you are looking to experience your life more fully and positively. It is a normal experience to find ourselves at a crossroad and feel unsure as to what the next step is. You've already taken that step! By seeking answers, you are already opening doors within yourself which can lead to clarity, confidence and peace. With over 25 years of experience in the counseling field, I can help you increase self awareness and discover new ways of being. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults.
Call me if you are looking to experience your life more fully and positively. It is a normal experience to find ourselves at a crossroad and feel unsure as to what the next step is. You've already taken that step! By seeking answers, you are already opening doors within yourself which can lead to clarity, confidence and peace. With over 25 years of experience in the counseling field, I can help you increase self awareness and discover new ways of being. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults.
Lisa Wolcott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CDWF, CGP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Alachua, FL 32616
Helping clients find freedom is my speciality. I work with motivated clients who have experienced relationship trauma and adult life disappointments and setbacks. Many of my clients are the first in their families to seek therapy. And many of my clients are outwardly successful, but suffering on the inside. Together, we get curious about the pain and the obstacels, so you can meet — or regain — your sense of Self. Clarity, confidence, courage, authenticity and self compassion — these are your birthright. I love working with clients and seeing them move forward into freedom.
Helping clients find freedom is my speciality. I work with motivated clients who have experienced relationship trauma and adult life disappointments and setbacks. Many of my clients are the first in their families to seek therapy. And many of my clients are outwardly successful, but suffering on the inside. Together, we get curious about the pain and the obstacels, so you can meet — or regain — your sense of Self. Clarity, confidence, courage, authenticity and self compassion — these are your birthright. I love working with clients and seeing them move forward into freedom.
I work with men, women, students, and couples. My master's focus was in mental health and trauma, my PhD internship focused on community mental health. I treat anxiety and stress, along with trauma disorders using EMDR. I can help clients with a wide range of issues. My approach to therapy is client centered. I treat the whole person, not just a symptom profile of the person. Results from my work include symptom reduction and clients feeling more confident and focused. Clients also report not feeling so burdened internally, thus freeing them to be more alive and present, thus increasing quality of life experience,
I work with men, women, students, and couples. My master's focus was in mental health and trauma, my PhD internship focused on community mental health. I treat anxiety and stress, along with trauma disorders using EMDR. I can help clients with a wide range of issues. My approach to therapy is client centered. I treat the whole person, not just a symptom profile of the person. Results from my work include symptom reduction and clients feeling more confident and focused. Clients also report not feeling so burdened internally, thus freeing them to be more alive and present, thus increasing quality of life experience,
In therapy I aim to engage clients in their process of personal growth and meet them where they are in their change process. Various interventions are used to meet the diversity of clientele that I work with. My personal approach to therapy is supportive of self-care and the influences of family and environmental contexts.
In therapy I aim to engage clients in their process of personal growth and meet them where they are in their change process. Various interventions are used to meet the diversity of clientele that I work with. My personal approach to therapy is supportive of self-care and the influences of family and environmental contexts.
Are you tired of falling into the same patterns over and over? Then you are ready to do some deeper work and I can guide or coach you to make the inner changes you need or to heal wounds that are now affecting you. With over twenty years of counseling experience, I draw on my skills and compassion to guide my clients to reach their goals. I have many great ideas and areas of expertise to help you. Schedule your in-person or telehealth counseling session today! You deserve a skilled and compassionate therapist.
Are you tired of falling into the same patterns over and over? Then you are ready to do some deeper work and I can guide or coach you to make the inner changes you need or to heal wounds that are now affecting you. With over twenty years of counseling experience, I draw on my skills and compassion to guide my clients to reach their goals. I have many great ideas and areas of expertise to help you. Schedule your in-person or telehealth counseling session today! You deserve a skilled and compassionate therapist.
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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.