Grief Therapists in Florida
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I specialize in relationship issues, couples therapy, trauma, infertility, grief and loss.
I have been guiding clients with their personal and relationship struggles for over 20 years. It is an honor and a privilege for me to help people thru their challenges. I help couples to RECONNECT by bringing the SPARK back into the relationship and teaching them a new communication technique. I guide people to achieve their HIGHEST POTENTIAL in all areas of life, so that they may lead a fulfilling and impactful life in true connection with others. Working in a collaborative, empathic and nonjudgmental manner, I help my clients identify and work on the source of their sadness, anxiety, conflict, and dissatisfaction.
I specialize in relationship issues, couples therapy, trauma, infertility, grief and loss.
I have been guiding clients with their personal and relationship struggles for over 20 years. It is an honor and a privilege for me to help people thru their challenges. I help couples to RECONNECT by bringing the SPARK back into the relationship and teaching them a new communication technique. I guide people to achieve their HIGHEST POTENTIAL in all areas of life, so that they may lead a fulfilling and impactful life in true connection with others. Working in a collaborative, empathic and nonjudgmental manner, I help my clients identify and work on the source of their sadness, anxiety, conflict, and dissatisfaction.
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Panayiota Paula Fitzpatrick
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Marco Island, FL 34145
As a school counselor and therapist for the past 20 years, I have worked with people struggling in one or many areas of their lives. This includes people going through loss, divorce, grief, anxiety, depression, attentional or organizational difficulties, lack of motivation, childhood trauma, and lack of confidence. I value and support every person I work with and find that people who experience the most success in therapy put in the work and effort in and outside of therapy sessions. That being said, healing happens at a different pace for everyone, and I'm here to meet each person where they're on the journey.
As a school counselor and therapist for the past 20 years, I have worked with people struggling in one or many areas of their lives. This includes people going through loss, divorce, grief, anxiety, depression, attentional or organizational difficulties, lack of motivation, childhood trauma, and lack of confidence. I value and support every person I work with and find that people who experience the most success in therapy put in the work and effort in and outside of therapy sessions. That being said, healing happens at a different pace for everyone, and I'm here to meet each person where they're on the journey.
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Gina Gallo
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, BSC, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Stepping into the journey of healing takes a lot of courage and I would be honored to have the opportunity to support you on this path. Together, we can explore your experiences and work towards understanding your unique goals, while developing tools that will help you achieve wholeness and restoration. With my experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I have helped people navigate through various issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, marital conflict, infidelity, separation and divorce, family strain, parenting, and significant life changes.
Stepping into the journey of healing takes a lot of courage and I would be honored to have the opportunity to support you on this path. Together, we can explore your experiences and work towards understanding your unique goals, while developing tools that will help you achieve wholeness and restoration. With my experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I have helped people navigate through various issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, marital conflict, infidelity, separation and divorce, family strain, parenting, and significant life changes.
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Sunshine Senior Counseling- Patricia Genao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32806
Accepting new clients as of 7/20/2024. As a therapist for over 25 years, I have helped people from diverse populations from teenagers to geriatric individuals feel and live better. I have experience in helping clients with reducing stress and anxiety, resolving family conflicts, increasing communication within relationships and families, and working with individuals with PTSD, trauma and abuse, older adults coping with medical illness, dementia for both the client and care giver, transitions, grief and loss.
Accepting new clients as of 7/20/2024. As a therapist for over 25 years, I have helped people from diverse populations from teenagers to geriatric individuals feel and live better. I have experience in helping clients with reducing stress and anxiety, resolving family conflicts, increasing communication within relationships and families, and working with individuals with PTSD, trauma and abuse, older adults coping with medical illness, dementia for both the client and care giver, transitions, grief and loss.
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Danielle Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32311 (Online Only)
Greetings! I have worked in this field in various capacities: currently I am working with individuals, couples and families who experienced and are experiencing the following issues such as depression, anxiety, fear/phobia including social, family and other relational issues, low self esteem, grief, stress management, conflict management or poor communication, and some others in varying degrees for over 12 years.
Greetings! I have worked in this field in various capacities: currently I am working with individuals, couples and families who experienced and are experiencing the following issues such as depression, anxiety, fear/phobia including social, family and other relational issues, low self esteem, grief, stress management, conflict management or poor communication, and some others in varying degrees for over 12 years.
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My speciality is working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who may need assistance with life challenges such as grief, loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, co-occurring disorders, relationship issues and various life transitions.
My speciality is working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who may need assistance with life challenges such as grief, loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, co-occurring disorders, relationship issues and various life transitions.
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I have worked with people through multiple challenges including grief and loss (traditional and non-traditional losses), depression, anxiety, perfectionism, compassion fatigue, caregiver support, relationship issues and more.
Are you feeling lost, isolated, overwhelmed, or sad in a world where everyone else seems to be moving on? Are you ready to get unstuck and move past this stage of life? Are you looking for a down to earth, realistically positive, supportive, non-bias specialist to help you navigate life’s challenges?
I have worked with people through multiple challenges including grief and loss (traditional and non-traditional losses), depression, anxiety, perfectionism, compassion fatigue, caregiver support, relationship issues and more.
Are you feeling lost, isolated, overwhelmed, or sad in a world where everyone else seems to be moving on? Are you ready to get unstuck and move past this stage of life? Are you looking for a down to earth, realistically positive, supportive, non-bias specialist to help you navigate life’s challenges?
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Shelby Schiller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32810
My specialization is assisting individuals navigating life change and transitions, coping with grief and loss, and reducing the impact and effects of trauma and traumatic experiences.
I offer a collaborative and integrative approach for clients seeking insight to their challenges. My attitude towards therapy is that there is not one universal method that works best for anyone, therefore, I use an appropriate blend of modalities to help you overcome whatever you are currently experiencing. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and I am here to help you navigate the difficulties you are currently facing. I concentrate on developing a partnership with clients to identify strengths and areas of potential growth to make meaning and implement positive change.
My specialization is assisting individuals navigating life change and transitions, coping with grief and loss, and reducing the impact and effects of trauma and traumatic experiences.
I offer a collaborative and integrative approach for clients seeking insight to their challenges. My attitude towards therapy is that there is not one universal method that works best for anyone, therefore, I use an appropriate blend of modalities to help you overcome whatever you are currently experiencing. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and I am here to help you navigate the difficulties you are currently facing. I concentrate on developing a partnership with clients to identify strengths and areas of potential growth to make meaning and implement positive change.
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I am a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families suffering from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and bereavement/ grief and loss. My approach is person centered, eclectic and holistic. Some of the modalities include solution focused, CBT and psychodynamic therapies. I have the ability to diversify my approach based on the personal and cultural needs of the client.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families suffering from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and bereavement/ grief and loss. My approach is person centered, eclectic and holistic. Some of the modalities include solution focused, CBT and psychodynamic therapies. I have the ability to diversify my approach based on the personal and cultural needs of the client.
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Life sometimes has unexpected challenges: loss of someone we love, traumatic or frightening events, separation or divorce. Therapy is a way of being heard without interruptions, learning new strategies to reduce the emotional pain and tapping into the strengths that you are already using to heal. Where is it written that you cannot find happiness again?
Life sometimes has unexpected challenges: loss of someone we love, traumatic or frightening events, separation or divorce. Therapy is a way of being heard without interruptions, learning new strategies to reduce the emotional pain and tapping into the strengths that you are already using to heal. Where is it written that you cannot find happiness again?
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Elena Saldamando
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Apopka, FL 32703 (Online Only)
I provide counseling for people who are struggling with anxiety and depression. My areas of focus include, but are not limited to: grief, cancer, family planning, life transitions, living with a chronic illness, and interpersonal conflict. I also work with people who feel disconnected from their meaning and purpose in life. Additionally, I am trained to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia for those who would like to address their insomnia using non pharmacological interventions. Currently licensed in FL, VA, OH, and KY.
I provide counseling for people who are struggling with anxiety and depression. My areas of focus include, but are not limited to: grief, cancer, family planning, life transitions, living with a chronic illness, and interpersonal conflict. I also work with people who feel disconnected from their meaning and purpose in life. Additionally, I am trained to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia for those who would like to address their insomnia using non pharmacological interventions. Currently licensed in FL, VA, OH, and KY.
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There is no greater loss than a life unlived. We have one opportunity to make use of the life we have been given–to discover, to experience, and to know what it means to be fully alive, unencumbered by doubt, fear, and shame. Time is precious, and the future is never a guarantee. Who is the person you strive to become but feel ashamed to discover? What is the life you want but feel afraid to have? What untapped potential stirs inside that is overtaken by doubt? Such questions of what it means to be fully alive are central to my thinking of human suffering and what I will help you to answer.
There is no greater loss than a life unlived. We have one opportunity to make use of the life we have been given–to discover, to experience, and to know what it means to be fully alive, unencumbered by doubt, fear, and shame. Time is precious, and the future is never a guarantee. Who is the person you strive to become but feel ashamed to discover? What is the life you want but feel afraid to have? What untapped potential stirs inside that is overtaken by doubt? Such questions of what it means to be fully alive are central to my thinking of human suffering and what I will help you to answer.
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We all face times of challenge and transition. This is to be expected. It could be loss or illness, general life stressors, excessive worry, loneliness or hurtful relationships, or past trauma. Are you open to change? Are you ready to explore what transformation entails? Take a step. Let's start with a simple conversation. Building resilience and skill, in order to find peace and workable solutions is a process. Let's begin by exploring your needs and goals, moving toward restoration, healing and hope.
We all face times of challenge and transition. This is to be expected. It could be loss or illness, general life stressors, excessive worry, loneliness or hurtful relationships, or past trauma. Are you open to change? Are you ready to explore what transformation entails? Take a step. Let's start with a simple conversation. Building resilience and skill, in order to find peace and workable solutions is a process. Let's begin by exploring your needs and goals, moving toward restoration, healing and hope.
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I feel comfortable treating issues of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, as well as self-confidence and self-esteem.
My name is Ashley Chiariello and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH-7642) practicing in the State of Florida. I have 20 years of experience focused on individual therapy in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and stress. My hope is to provide a warm and accepting environment where my clients can grow to understand themselves more deeply and improve their quality of life.
I feel comfortable treating issues of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, as well as self-confidence and self-esteem.
My name is Ashley Chiariello and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH-7642) practicing in the State of Florida. I have 20 years of experience focused on individual therapy in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and stress. My hope is to provide a warm and accepting environment where my clients can grow to understand themselves more deeply and improve their quality of life.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Online Only)
If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide short-term, intensive therapy that resolves the cause of your issue. I am a practitioner of Mimetic Therapies. This means I facilitate profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.
If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide short-term, intensive therapy that resolves the cause of your issue. I am a practitioner of Mimetic Therapies. This means I facilitate profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.
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Saundra is a clinically licensed mental health counselor with 23 years of experience of assessing, diagnosing, and treating children, adolescents, adults and families. She is experienced with using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, client-centered therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed therapy, grief therapy and strength-based therapy and other treatment modalities. Christian Counseling is available upon request. Throughout the process of therapeutic engagement and collaboration, the client’s treatment goals are identified and a unique and personalized treatment plan is developed.
Saundra is a clinically licensed mental health counselor with 23 years of experience of assessing, diagnosing, and treating children, adolescents, adults and families. She is experienced with using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, client-centered therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed therapy, grief therapy and strength-based therapy and other treatment modalities. Christian Counseling is available upon request. Throughout the process of therapeutic engagement and collaboration, the client’s treatment goals are identified and a unique and personalized treatment plan is developed.
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You are suffering from the pain of grief. Intrusive thoughts about the loss you’ve endured come and go like waves. No one has been through the same thing you have, so no one can relate, and it’s made you feel isolated. It's scary and feels hopeless. Normally, you’re a very driven person, but since your loss, you feel paralyzed. Sometimes, you think of calling or texting them, but then remember you can't. The cycle of wanting to see or talk to them again, knowing you can’t, and having no one to relate to has also brought depression and anger.
You are suffering from the pain of grief. Intrusive thoughts about the loss you’ve endured come and go like waves. No one has been through the same thing you have, so no one can relate, and it’s made you feel isolated. It's scary and feels hopeless. Normally, you’re a very driven person, but since your loss, you feel paralyzed. Sometimes, you think of calling or texting them, but then remember you can't. The cycle of wanting to see or talk to them again, knowing you can’t, and having no one to relate to has also brought depression and anger.
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Jody L Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR, ACHT
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33433
I work with you to increase resources to manage anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and other issues.
It is not easy to find someone we can connect with and trust with what we are going through. Understanding that, I create a safe and empathetic space for healing and helping you uncover your potential for change and growth. Whatever challenges you are facing, I partner with you to meet your needs and address issues affecting your life. In a respectful, caring and non-judgmental way, I empower you to make lasting changes in your life and move beyond self-limiting beliefs that limit your ability to heal. I am an EMDR Certified Clinician, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Flash Technique.
I work with you to increase resources to manage anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and other issues.
It is not easy to find someone we can connect with and trust with what we are going through. Understanding that, I create a safe and empathetic space for healing and helping you uncover your potential for change and growth. Whatever challenges you are facing, I partner with you to meet your needs and address issues affecting your life. In a respectful, caring and non-judgmental way, I empower you to make lasting changes in your life and move beyond self-limiting beliefs that limit your ability to heal. I am an EMDR Certified Clinician, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Flash Technique.
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I encourage all individuals experiencing grief or loss, healing from an abusive relationship, in the midst of transition, or overwhelmed with the challenges of life to take a bold and courageous step and seek therapy. Persevere until you find a therapist you connect with and trust. My desire is to provide a collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment for my clients that fosters emotional healing, growth, and positive change. I use an integrative approach that is person-centered, solution-focused and designed to meet the client's individualized needs and goals.
I encourage all individuals experiencing grief or loss, healing from an abusive relationship, in the midst of transition, or overwhelmed with the challenges of life to take a bold and courageous step and seek therapy. Persevere until you find a therapist you connect with and trust. My desire is to provide a collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment for my clients that fosters emotional healing, growth, and positive change. I use an integrative approach that is person-centered, solution-focused and designed to meet the client's individualized needs and goals.
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Robbi Zeper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32827 (Online Only)
With over 25 years of experience, I’ve helped thousands of clients move forward from the past and achieve emotional healing. I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR, and CBT to help you overcome anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, OCD, phobias, and intrusive memories. Imagine carrying the weight of trauma for years and having it lifted in just 2 sessions. My expertise lies in reprogramming distressing memories stored in your brain so you no longer feel triggered or experience emotional and physical reactions. You’ll finally be able to let it go!
With over 25 years of experience, I’ve helped thousands of clients move forward from the past and achieve emotional healing. I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR, and CBT to help you overcome anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, OCD, phobias, and intrusive memories. Imagine carrying the weight of trauma for years and having it lifted in just 2 sessions. My expertise lies in reprogramming distressing memories stored in your brain so you no longer feel triggered or experience emotional and physical reactions. You’ll finally be able to let it go!
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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.