Grief Therapists in Cleveland, OH
Imagine a place where you are free to be your true self, a place where you can share your thoughts and be vulnerable without the fear of judgement. How would it feel to be seen, heard and understood? Hello, I am Ruth and as a therapist I strive to create a space like this because this is where true healing and growth happen. We all have different life experiences and sometimes figuring out how to handle and cope with those experiences is challenging. You don't have to do it alone! Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, chronic stress, trauma, relationships or life transition change is possible.
Imagine a place where you are free to be your true self, a place where you can share your thoughts and be vulnerable without the fear of judgement. How would it feel to be seen, heard and understood? Hello, I am Ruth and as a therapist I strive to create a space like this because this is where true healing and growth happen. We all have different life experiences and sometimes figuring out how to handle and cope with those experiences is challenging. You don't have to do it alone! Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, chronic stress, trauma, relationships or life transition change is possible.
Doris Rhodes
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CGRS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44119 (Online Only)
Many individuals have concerns with depression, grief, and anxiety. These may become overwhelming at times, even hard to deal with. However, they need not be. Don't allow these feelings to become obstacles on your journey to a more fulfilling life. Instead, transform them into stepping stones to your happiness and freedom.
Many individuals have concerns with depression, grief, and anxiety. These may become overwhelming at times, even hard to deal with. However, they need not be. Don't allow these feelings to become obstacles on your journey to a more fulfilling life. Instead, transform them into stepping stones to your happiness and freedom.
My work focuses on interpersonal and community relationships, grief, boundary setting, and life transitions.
I think the basis for good therapy is a collaborative relationship that fosters an environment for healing and growth. As a therapist, I strive to build this kind of trust so that you can work through grief, shame, anxiety, or any other heaviness you're carrying in a safe space. I'm passionate about working with people navigating life transitions, and about supporting people navigating grief and loss. Whether you're about to graduate from college, contemplating parenthood, or struggling with career transitions, I'd love to talk with you about how you can feel empowered and make the best choices for you.
My work focuses on interpersonal and community relationships, grief, boundary setting, and life transitions.
I think the basis for good therapy is a collaborative relationship that fosters an environment for healing and growth. As a therapist, I strive to build this kind of trust so that you can work through grief, shame, anxiety, or any other heaviness you're carrying in a safe space. I'm passionate about working with people navigating life transitions, and about supporting people navigating grief and loss. Whether you're about to graduate from college, contemplating parenthood, or struggling with career transitions, I'd love to talk with you about how you can feel empowered and make the best choices for you.
Annemarie Colosimo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, S
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44131 (Online Only)
The majority of my experience is in grief and loss and bereavement including traumatic loss (Suicide/Overdose), as well as adjustment, anxiety, depression, and caregiver stress.
When people are struggling, they want to be heard, validated, and feel that there is hope. Their goal may be to just feel better, but they need help figuring out how to get there. They want someone they can talk to without fear of judgement and who can help them process their thoughts and emotions in a way that they may not have done in the past. They want to feel that the support they desire does exist and is accessible.
The majority of my experience is in grief and loss and bereavement including traumatic loss (Suicide/Overdose), as well as adjustment, anxiety, depression, and caregiver stress.
When people are struggling, they want to be heard, validated, and feel that there is hope. Their goal may be to just feel better, but they need help figuring out how to get there. They want someone they can talk to without fear of judgement and who can help them process their thoughts and emotions in a way that they may not have done in the past. They want to feel that the support they desire does exist and is accessible.
Jasmine Spradley
Counselor, LPCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44113 (Online Only)
With extensive experience working with couples, families, and individuals, I've refined my expertise in supporting clients navigating grief, trauma recovery, loneliness and social isolation, mood disorders, relationship conflict resolution, and burnout prevention.
Welcome to my practice! I'm a dually licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a LPCC. This unique combination enables me to provide comprehensive care, addressing the intricacies of relationships, individual well-being, and areas of mental health. I provide treatment for individuals and couples struggling with PTSD, grief and loss, relationship issues, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, and burnout. Embracing the philosophy that you are the expert in your own life, I empower you to harness your inherent strengths individually and as a couple!
With extensive experience working with couples, families, and individuals, I've refined my expertise in supporting clients navigating grief, trauma recovery, loneliness and social isolation, mood disorders, relationship conflict resolution, and burnout prevention.
Welcome to my practice! I'm a dually licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a LPCC. This unique combination enables me to provide comprehensive care, addressing the intricacies of relationships, individual well-being, and areas of mental health. I provide treatment for individuals and couples struggling with PTSD, grief and loss, relationship issues, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, and burnout. Embracing the philosophy that you are the expert in your own life, I empower you to harness your inherent strengths individually and as a couple!
My specialties include grief, depression, religious trauma, and adult ADHD.
It is my belief that every person possesses the potential to heal and grow. Despite this potential, we all face adversity and challenges in life, and we sometimes need help overcoming these challenges - that's what therapy is for. Together, we can work to identify stressors and challenges that you face, and match them with a treatment that meets your needs.
My specialties include grief, depression, religious trauma, and adult ADHD.
It is my belief that every person possesses the potential to heal and grow. Despite this potential, we all face adversity and challenges in life, and we sometimes need help overcoming these challenges - that's what therapy is for. Together, we can work to identify stressors and challenges that you face, and match them with a treatment that meets your needs.
Courtney Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44115 (Online Only)
Courtney Williams is a Licensed Social Worker with 13 years of experience in mental health. She is well-versed in helping adolescents, families, and adults with unique issues to live balanced, mentally-healthy lives. Courtney provides individual and group therapy and specializes in grief recovery, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. She has made a significant impact in the field through her empathetic approach, clinical expertise, and dedication to destigmatizing mental health. Courtney has demonstrated an exceptional ability to connect with clients, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
Courtney Williams is a Licensed Social Worker with 13 years of experience in mental health. She is well-versed in helping adolescents, families, and adults with unique issues to live balanced, mentally-healthy lives. Courtney provides individual and group therapy and specializes in grief recovery, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. She has made a significant impact in the field through her empathetic approach, clinical expertise, and dedication to destigmatizing mental health. Courtney has demonstrated an exceptional ability to connect with clients, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
SunWalk Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44121
It is never easy to experience losses such as deaths, relationships, jobs, trust, health.
Let's talk about grief, and loss! Have you had a major loss, a love one died, a relationship ended, loss a job/career, loss of trust, or good health? Have you experienced a traumatic event either for yourself or witnessed trauma to someone else? The Grief Recovery Method is an educational intervention that provides both group and one-on-one support to address losses of all kinds and especially includes the death of a loved one. The Grief Recovery Method can be offered as a one-on-one service or a group experience. EMDR is another supportive technique/therapy used to address traumatic life experiences and life anxieties and stresses.
It is never easy to experience losses such as deaths, relationships, jobs, trust, health.
Let's talk about grief, and loss! Have you had a major loss, a love one died, a relationship ended, loss a job/career, loss of trust, or good health? Have you experienced a traumatic event either for yourself or witnessed trauma to someone else? The Grief Recovery Method is an educational intervention that provides both group and one-on-one support to address losses of all kinds and especially includes the death of a loved one. The Grief Recovery Method can be offered as a one-on-one service or a group experience. EMDR is another supportive technique/therapy used to address traumatic life experiences and life anxieties and stresses.
Mind Anew Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, BC-TMP
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44114 (Online Only)
Together you and I can work to get a better understanding of your loss and create a positive path to growth and healing.
Having had experienced many losses in my life, I often wonder what to do next or how to move forward. Sometimes life happens so quickly that it seems like there is not enough time to catch a breath. It's a scary feeling to have to figure out the hustle and bustle of life while still hurting inside. Fearful of being misunderstood, judged or like "it" may not work may be the negative thoughts that have developed during such a devastating loss.
Together you and I can work to get a better understanding of your loss and create a positive path to growth and healing.
Having had experienced many losses in my life, I often wonder what to do next or how to move forward. Sometimes life happens so quickly that it seems like there is not enough time to catch a breath. It's a scary feeling to have to figure out the hustle and bustle of life while still hurting inside. Fearful of being misunderstood, judged or like "it" may not work may be the negative thoughts that have developed during such a devastating loss.
Individuals have learned new and effective ways to cope with anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, and improved communication skills.
Using a client centered approach, my goal as a therapist is to assist you in achieving your goal of becoming the best possible version of yourself while removing barriers you are currently facing. We will navigate through this journey together using evidenced based techniques that are tailored to each individual situation. With my 16 years of experience working with families, individuals, and a variety of people from diverse backgrounds, I understand life has challenges, but every life Is worth living. I am excited that soon you will be living your best life.
Individuals have learned new and effective ways to cope with anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, and improved communication skills.
Using a client centered approach, my goal as a therapist is to assist you in achieving your goal of becoming the best possible version of yourself while removing barriers you are currently facing. We will navigate through this journey together using evidenced based techniques that are tailored to each individual situation. With my 16 years of experience working with families, individuals, and a variety of people from diverse backgrounds, I understand life has challenges, but every life Is worth living. I am excited that soon you will be living your best life.
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from The Ohio State University and a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. For over 15 years, I have served and supported people of all ages. My areas of focus have been people facing difficult transitions such as becoming a parent, parenting a child with a developmental disability, starting college or a new job, getting diagnosed with a serious and/or chronic medical condition, divorce, or loss of a loved one. I utilize a non-judgmental and relaxed approach to help my clients feel safe and at ease.
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from The Ohio State University and a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. For over 15 years, I have served and supported people of all ages. My areas of focus have been people facing difficult transitions such as becoming a parent, parenting a child with a developmental disability, starting college or a new job, getting diagnosed with a serious and/or chronic medical condition, divorce, or loss of a loved one. I utilize a non-judgmental and relaxed approach to help my clients feel safe and at ease.
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Verified Verified
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Cleveland, OH 44120 (Online Only)
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With regard to grief and loss I work with men and women ages 18 - 60.
I work with women ages 18-60 who experience anxiety and depression and desire gain inner peace to move forward to live a meaningful life. Therapy is a journey and it is my privilege to journey with you to your place of wholeness. My goal is to hold space for you where you feel free to show up as yourself without ridicule and judgment. The therapeutic space is a sacred place, where one size does not fit all. It is in this space where you and I will work together towards your individual goals.
With regard to grief and loss I work with men and women ages 18 - 60.
I work with women ages 18-60 who experience anxiety and depression and desire gain inner peace to move forward to live a meaningful life. Therapy is a journey and it is my privilege to journey with you to your place of wholeness. My goal is to hold space for you where you feel free to show up as yourself without ridicule and judgment. The therapeutic space is a sacred place, where one size does not fit all. It is in this space where you and I will work together towards your individual goals.
Denise Garner Life Support Ministries
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MRE, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44114 (Online Only)
I will help you bring into focus the importance of understanding loss and the effects that unresolved grief can have on daily living related to your physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Providing care you deserve while serving as a support to those who have suffered a loss. The goal is to work through your grief with an understanding of the stages of loss & grief.
I will help you bring into focus the importance of understanding loss and the effects that unresolved grief can have on daily living related to your physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Providing care you deserve while serving as a support to those who have suffered a loss. The goal is to work through your grief with an understanding of the stages of loss & grief.
Kimberly Koljat
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IMFT-S, RPT-S, RDT
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44113
I'm a certified grief professional through Megan Devine's grief work perspective.
Looking for the right fit in therapy is everything, & I gladly meet my clients where they are & help them move towards the change they want to see in their lives. I provide insight-oriented therapy to those who want to work on how they show up in relationship, looking at behavioral patterns and unpacking how we can change the scripts that influence how you interact with others. I help those navigating the world as a Highly Sensitive Person or with neurodivergence, and are interested in therapy for the betterment of their relationship to self and others. I specialize in working with grieving clients navigating life altering change.
I'm a certified grief professional through Megan Devine's grief work perspective.
Looking for the right fit in therapy is everything, & I gladly meet my clients where they are & help them move towards the change they want to see in their lives. I provide insight-oriented therapy to those who want to work on how they show up in relationship, looking at behavioral patterns and unpacking how we can change the scripts that influence how you interact with others. I help those navigating the world as a Highly Sensitive Person or with neurodivergence, and are interested in therapy for the betterment of their relationship to self and others. I specialize in working with grieving clients navigating life altering change.
Brooke H Kroto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, CGT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44110
If you need help with difficult life challenges, important changes, processing loss, dealing with anxiety and depression, or getting unstuck and moving forward with personal goals, I provide the right support, tools and guidance to help you effectively.
My greatest passion and specialization is working with the LGBTQ+ community. My mission is to enhance your ability to live the life you deserve. For those who are transgender or gender variant, I provide gender diagnosis and therapy, and write the necessary letters of recommendation for gender affirming medical treatments. My gender services work in coordination with medical providers on your team within all hospital systems. I am a board certified gender therapist, a well-seasoned general psychotherapist, am EMDR trained. I bring over thirty years of training and practical experience to this work.
If you need help with difficult life challenges, important changes, processing loss, dealing with anxiety and depression, or getting unstuck and moving forward with personal goals, I provide the right support, tools and guidance to help you effectively.
My greatest passion and specialization is working with the LGBTQ+ community. My mission is to enhance your ability to live the life you deserve. For those who are transgender or gender variant, I provide gender diagnosis and therapy, and write the necessary letters of recommendation for gender affirming medical treatments. My gender services work in coordination with medical providers on your team within all hospital systems. I am a board certified gender therapist, a well-seasoned general psychotherapist, am EMDR trained. I bring over thirty years of training and practical experience to this work.
I work with grief and loss including miscarriage, stillbirth and am especially interested in the development of a personalized ego fitness plan.
I am a PhD level professional clinical counselor, physical therapist, certified professional coach and (RYT), with expertise in individual, group, and relationship therapy licensed in OH and FL. I have been working with infertility for 25+ years and a neonatal developmental specialist. I am a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and co- founder of Dare2Care, a Cleveland based LGBTQ focused anti-bullying organization, now an embedded program of the Cleveland Leadership Center. I have significant experience working with grief, loss and relationship betrayal and approach this work from a trauma model.
I work with grief and loss including miscarriage, stillbirth and am especially interested in the development of a personalized ego fitness plan.
I am a PhD level professional clinical counselor, physical therapist, certified professional coach and (RYT), with expertise in individual, group, and relationship therapy licensed in OH and FL. I have been working with infertility for 25+ years and a neonatal developmental specialist. I am a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and co- founder of Dare2Care, a Cleveland based LGBTQ focused anti-bullying organization, now an embedded program of the Cleveland Leadership Center. I have significant experience working with grief, loss and relationship betrayal and approach this work from a trauma model.
Elaine Sanford-Sawyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44135 (Online Only)
Counseling should be a conversation in a private, peaceful setting where you can explore issues that are impacting your life. In a private peaceful therapeutic environment I will listen to you without judgment, provide support, insight and feedback to help you address current or long standing issues that are impacting your life and possibly interfering with your emotional well-being. I have years of experience working with individual and families to address mood instability, depression, anxiety, personal trauma, grief/ loss, relationships and interpersonal problems due to, chronic illness, substance abuse and spiritual concerns.
Counseling should be a conversation in a private, peaceful setting where you can explore issues that are impacting your life. In a private peaceful therapeutic environment I will listen to you without judgment, provide support, insight and feedback to help you address current or long standing issues that are impacting your life and possibly interfering with your emotional well-being. I have years of experience working with individual and families to address mood instability, depression, anxiety, personal trauma, grief/ loss, relationships and interpersonal problems due to, chronic illness, substance abuse and spiritual concerns.
I provided compassionate care for clients who are experiencing a broad spectrum of losses empowering them to overcome the pain of loss celebrating memories and grieve.
Life experiences can leave you feeling shattered! I am here to help you feel whole again. My ideal client is one who comes to be heard, seeking a way to cope with personal challenges that are effecting their interpersonal relationships, career, physical, emotional or spiritual functionality. I have over 16 years in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. I have worked in the healthcare field as Registered Nurse since 1983. Which has groomed me to work with clients in matters of the heart.
I provided compassionate care for clients who are experiencing a broad spectrum of losses empowering them to overcome the pain of loss celebrating memories and grieve.
Life experiences can leave you feeling shattered! I am here to help you feel whole again. My ideal client is one who comes to be heard, seeking a way to cope with personal challenges that are effecting their interpersonal relationships, career, physical, emotional or spiritual functionality. I have over 16 years in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. I have worked in the healthcare field as Registered Nurse since 1983. Which has groomed me to work with clients in matters of the heart.
Finding Your Destiny, LLC - Celeste A Bozeman
Counselor, MEd, NBCC, LPCC-s
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44119
Are you experiencing abuse, addictions, anxiety, depression, bereavement/ grief/ loss, low self-esteem, hopelessness, identity crisis, unexpected career changes, teen-pregnancy or trauma? Then allow me to come along beside you to help you transition into your "new normal" and to help coach and encourage you into a new way of thinking and living! I offer an eclectic, client-centered, holistic approach while addressing the "symptoms/behaviors" and never criticizing the person as a unique human being. You will be provided therapeutic counseling services in a safe "non-judgmental free-zone," supportive and confidential environment.
Are you experiencing abuse, addictions, anxiety, depression, bereavement/ grief/ loss, low self-esteem, hopelessness, identity crisis, unexpected career changes, teen-pregnancy or trauma? Then allow me to come along beside you to help you transition into your "new normal" and to help coach and encourage you into a new way of thinking and living! I offer an eclectic, client-centered, holistic approach while addressing the "symptoms/behaviors" and never criticizing the person as a unique human being. You will be provided therapeutic counseling services in a safe "non-judgmental free-zone," supportive and confidential environment.
It is not easy to say "I am not okay," but please know my deepest desire is for you to know that it is okay to not be okay! We don't have many spaces to talk about loss, illness, and grief in our culture so I hope the counseling space can provide that for you.
Hello, my name is Kailey. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor, but do not consider myself the expert on what you need, you are the expert on you! I am a companion and guide as you navigate grief. I focus on transitions and loss. I am a certified thanatologist which means I have additional training in best practices for supportive grief counseling and end of life care. With a background working in a Hospice setting, I am equipped to help with end of life decision making. I love working with children and families and am currently the president-elect of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Ohio Branch.
It is not easy to say "I am not okay," but please know my deepest desire is for you to know that it is okay to not be okay! We don't have many spaces to talk about loss, illness, and grief in our culture so I hope the counseling space can provide that for you.
Hello, my name is Kailey. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor, but do not consider myself the expert on what you need, you are the expert on you! I am a companion and guide as you navigate grief. I focus on transitions and loss. I am a certified thanatologist which means I have additional training in best practices for supportive grief counseling and end of life care. With a background working in a Hospice setting, I am equipped to help with end of life decision making. I love working with children and families and am currently the president-elect of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Ohio Branch.
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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.