Grief Therapists in Holyoke, MA
Rachel M Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My 25 years of experience with adults and seniors has provided me with expertise in the areas of grief/ loss, life transitions, chronic medical conditions, memory issues/ dementia, caregiver stress, life-limiting illness.
We all need a little help sometimes. Maybe you are seeking clarity, focus and a path forward. Maybe you are coping with a loss, change or life transition. Maybe you are caring for a loved one with dementia or chronic medical conditions or, maybe you yourself have been dealing with a new or chronic condition. Maybe you just feel “blah” and want to feel better! If any of this sounds like you, I would love to help you on a path to improved coping and sense of well-being. Together we will sort out what is important to you and figure out how to put yourself on your own priority list.
My 25 years of experience with adults and seniors has provided me with expertise in the areas of grief/ loss, life transitions, chronic medical conditions, memory issues/ dementia, caregiver stress, life-limiting illness.
We all need a little help sometimes. Maybe you are seeking clarity, focus and a path forward. Maybe you are coping with a loss, change or life transition. Maybe you are caring for a loved one with dementia or chronic medical conditions or, maybe you yourself have been dealing with a new or chronic condition. Maybe you just feel “blah” and want to feel better! If any of this sounds like you, I would love to help you on a path to improved coping and sense of well-being. Together we will sort out what is important to you and figure out how to put yourself on your own priority list.
I have extensive experience in helping people cope with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues and trauma/PTSD.
I am a psychotherapist with 30 years of experience in helping others move through difficulties. My work is shaped by the knowledge that we all have the capacity to grow and learn though our life experiences. I believe that sometimes our most difficult experiences can bring us our greatest life lessons. I work collaboratively with adults, 18 years and older, to build on strengths, develop new strategies and work to remove or reduce internal obstacles such as negative beliefs.
I have extensive experience in helping people cope with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues and trauma/PTSD.
I am a psychotherapist with 30 years of experience in helping others move through difficulties. My work is shaped by the knowledge that we all have the capacity to grow and learn though our life experiences. I believe that sometimes our most difficult experiences can bring us our greatest life lessons. I work collaboratively with adults, 18 years and older, to build on strengths, develop new strategies and work to remove or reduce internal obstacles such as negative beliefs.
Your grief may not be in response to a death.
Has your loss been life-changing - perhaps deeply disorienting? Are friends and family expecting you to get over it, but you simply can't? I have been a grief counselor for over 25 years, and have worked with all sort of loss issues. While grief can be crazy-making and terribly painful, I know that with grace and in time, you can discover safe, effective ways of moving through your grief and learn to live well again.
Your grief may not be in response to a death.
Has your loss been life-changing - perhaps deeply disorienting? Are friends and family expecting you to get over it, but you simply can't? I have been a grief counselor for over 25 years, and have worked with all sort of loss issues. While grief can be crazy-making and terribly painful, I know that with grace and in time, you can discover safe, effective ways of moving through your grief and learn to live well again.
Infertility, miscarriage and other pregnancy-related losses comprise another area of my expertise.
As an experienced mental health counselor and art therapist, I offer the opportunity to understand and express yourself on both the verbal and non-verbal level. Integrating your personal imagery into supportive psychotherapy, we gently explore and resolve issues in creative and sometimes unexpected ways. This approach is effective in addressing life's challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, and creative blocks. Envision responding to challenges with more resilience, intention and clarity, and a greater connection to self.
Infertility, miscarriage and other pregnancy-related losses comprise another area of my expertise.
As an experienced mental health counselor and art therapist, I offer the opportunity to understand and express yourself on both the verbal and non-verbal level. Integrating your personal imagery into supportive psychotherapy, we gently explore and resolve issues in creative and sometimes unexpected ways. This approach is effective in addressing life's challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, and creative blocks. Envision responding to challenges with more resilience, intention and clarity, and a greater connection to self.
Specialty areas have included : all aspects of Maternal Health, grief/ loss, life transitions, anxiety/stress, depressive disorders and emergence of health issues.
At times in our lives, we have all experienced confusing and sometimes painful events, whether it be the loss of a loved one, an unexpected illness or health issue, a life transition or trauma. Sometimes, the things we have done in the past to seek relief no longer work as they once did. Therapy can be helpful to find new ways to adjust to the challenges and complications of human life, whether it is rooted in a current life event needing temporary support or a more involved issue requiring long term exploration.
Specialty areas have included : all aspects of Maternal Health, grief/ loss, life transitions, anxiety/stress, depressive disorders and emergence of health issues.
At times in our lives, we have all experienced confusing and sometimes painful events, whether it be the loss of a loved one, an unexpected illness or health issue, a life transition or trauma. Sometimes, the things we have done in the past to seek relief no longer work as they once did. Therapy can be helpful to find new ways to adjust to the challenges and complications of human life, whether it is rooted in a current life event needing temporary support or a more involved issue requiring long term exploration.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in perinatal mental health and parenting support. Juggling all the needs of self, family, work, & daily life can result in an overwhelming loss of control and losing one’s “self,” which takes a toll on your wellbeing. Whether you’re trying to find your new normal after the newest addition to your family, experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, trying to process a traumatic birth or NICU experience, or struggling to find parenting methods that work for your child/family, I can help. Raising children takes a village; I can be part of yours.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in perinatal mental health and parenting support. Juggling all the needs of self, family, work, & daily life can result in an overwhelming loss of control and losing one’s “self,” which takes a toll on your wellbeing. Whether you’re trying to find your new normal after the newest addition to your family, experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, trying to process a traumatic birth or NICU experience, or struggling to find parenting methods that work for your child/family, I can help. Raising children takes a village; I can be part of yours.
Yasmine Sasannejad
Counselor, ATR-BC, LMHC, LPC, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m an Art Therapist who works with adults facing challenges with depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, transitions, parenting and more. My practice blends traditional talk therapy, mindfulness, and the expressive arts to support and empower my clients. I use a gentle and authentic approach to therapy and believe in meeting each person where they are. I have a special interest in supporting clients through burnout, including parents and caregivers, as well as other helping professionals.
Hello! I’m an Art Therapist who works with adults facing challenges with depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, transitions, parenting and more. My practice blends traditional talk therapy, mindfulness, and the expressive arts to support and empower my clients. I use a gentle and authentic approach to therapy and believe in meeting each person where they are. I have a special interest in supporting clients through burnout, including parents and caregivers, as well as other helping professionals.
Avery Klotsche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My specializations include sex therapy, trauma, and grief and my therapeutic orientation is relational, feminist, and behavioral.
Life transitions often lead us to feel overwhelmed. While people close to us may be supportive, we may not always feel able to share with them our doubts and discomfort. Whether we’re holding our own or a loved one's sexuality or gender identity; navigating changes in our primary relationships, or reflecting on adverse experiences, having a safe space to reflect and process is invaluable. My practice serves adult clients who have struggled with anxiety, live with trauma or grief, or who experience the world as members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community. My approach is conversational, strengths-based, and results-oriented.
My specializations include sex therapy, trauma, and grief and my therapeutic orientation is relational, feminist, and behavioral.
Life transitions often lead us to feel overwhelmed. While people close to us may be supportive, we may not always feel able to share with them our doubts and discomfort. Whether we’re holding our own or a loved one's sexuality or gender identity; navigating changes in our primary relationships, or reflecting on adverse experiences, having a safe space to reflect and process is invaluable. My practice serves adult clients who have struggled with anxiety, live with trauma or grief, or who experience the world as members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community. My approach is conversational, strengths-based, and results-oriented.
I am a therapist with 12 years of experience, working with individuals from diverse backgrounds in the Western Massachusetts area. I work with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar symptoms, substance use, and grief and loss, among other concerns. Together, we can explore unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and look toward adopting healthier ways of thinking and behaving. This may include improving communication, coping skills, relationships, developing recovery/relapse prevention tools, and addressing trauma.
I am a therapist with 12 years of experience, working with individuals from diverse backgrounds in the Western Massachusetts area. I work with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar symptoms, substance use, and grief and loss, among other concerns. Together, we can explore unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and look toward adopting healthier ways of thinking and behaving. This may include improving communication, coping skills, relationships, developing recovery/relapse prevention tools, and addressing trauma.
Kim Monson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience providing individual and family therapy with children, youth, young adults, adults and their families. I have worked in outpatient settings, preschools, and residential programs. I specialize in working with clients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, adoption, grief/ loss, and anger management.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience providing individual and family therapy with children, youth, young adults, adults and their families. I have worked in outpatient settings, preschools, and residential programs. I specialize in working with clients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, adoption, grief/ loss, and anger management.
I work with couples, individuals and families. Through the process of therapy, you can develop new ways of dealing with conflicts, communication difficulties, grief and loss, and many other daily concerns. In a non-judgmental and supportive environment, you can make positive changes for a stronger today and future. I believe that addressing the relationship between couples may require a “sacred space”. This safe space can allow the therapist to work with couples in breaking down walls that may have kept them trapped in overwhelming situations, and aid them in developing deeper connections.
I work with couples, individuals and families. Through the process of therapy, you can develop new ways of dealing with conflicts, communication difficulties, grief and loss, and many other daily concerns. In a non-judgmental and supportive environment, you can make positive changes for a stronger today and future. I believe that addressing the relationship between couples may require a “sacred space”. This safe space can allow the therapist to work with couples in breaking down walls that may have kept them trapped in overwhelming situations, and aid them in developing deeper connections.
15 Second Videos
Anggie Kentish
Lyric Morgan-O'Connor
Cameron Mazzeo
CrossPoint Clinical Services
Zaida Govan
Marc Engram
Since 2012 I have been providing services to clients as a forensic mental health clinician behind the walls of jails and HOC's. My clients have been survivors of various types of traumas. We know that childhood traumas can lead to addictions and other risky behaviors that ravage families and dreams. Does this resonate with you or a loved one? Are you tired of being angry and not being able to communicate in a healthy manner? Did you recently lose a loved one? Were you recently incarcerated and feel the need to connect with someone who understands the impact of trauma and the system?
Since 2012 I have been providing services to clients as a forensic mental health clinician behind the walls of jails and HOC's. My clients have been survivors of various types of traumas. We know that childhood traumas can lead to addictions and other risky behaviors that ravage families and dreams. Does this resonate with you or a loved one? Are you tired of being angry and not being able to communicate in a healthy manner? Did you recently lose a loved one? Were you recently incarcerated and feel the need to connect with someone who understands the impact of trauma and the system?
Susan W Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
Now accepting new clients. Thirty years of practice as a psychotherapist have offered me the privilege of coming to understand and be helpful to many people who have presented to me with diverse backgrounds and painful experiences. I would be honored to sit with you, to come to understand and help you find a way through the unique difficulties confronting you today.
Now accepting new clients. Thirty years of practice as a psychotherapist have offered me the privilege of coming to understand and be helpful to many people who have presented to me with diverse backgrounds and painful experiences. I would be honored to sit with you, to come to understand and help you find a way through the unique difficulties confronting you today.
Anggie Kentish
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
I currently have flexible evening openings for telehealth only! Life can be really tough sometimes, can't it? It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you're dealing with old wounds, relationship problems, money worries, or just trying to figure out right now or what's next. With all that, now you might be battling depression, anxiety, or feeling lost and alone. That's a lot to handle, but you don't have to do it all by yourself anymore. I've been working with children and adults from all walks of life for over 20 years now, and I get it.
I currently have flexible evening openings for telehealth only! Life can be really tough sometimes, can't it? It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you're dealing with old wounds, relationship problems, money worries, or just trying to figure out right now or what's next. With all that, now you might be battling depression, anxiety, or feeling lost and alone. That's a lot to handle, but you don't have to do it all by yourself anymore. I've been working with children and adults from all walks of life for over 20 years now, and I get it.
Mindful Therapy & Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MA PGS, CDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
With over a decade of experience as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am dedicated to making the journey towards a better life more accessible. Through individual therapy services, I employ a strength-based and person-centered approach to equip clients with practical skills. My goal is to empower individuals to achieve a healthy lifestyle by overcoming obstacles and challenges.
With over a decade of experience as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am dedicated to making the journey towards a better life more accessible. Through individual therapy services, I employ a strength-based and person-centered approach to equip clients with practical skills. My goal is to empower individuals to achieve a healthy lifestyle by overcoming obstacles and challenges.
Morgan Supiro-Berg
Counselor, LMHC, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
Mental health issues are as unique as the person going through them. It can be frustrating or frightening when no cookie cutter treatment works for everyone. I believe that we often receive oppressive and harmful messages that can lead to mistaken beliefs about ourselves and get in the way of achieving a meaningful and fulfilling existence. If you feel lost or overwhelmed by the weight of the world, I can support you with deconstructing damaging thoughts, emotions and experiences to find empowerment in yourself and move forward as the expert in your life. I strive to make therapy an insightful and uplifting experience for all.
Mental health issues are as unique as the person going through them. It can be frustrating or frightening when no cookie cutter treatment works for everyone. I believe that we often receive oppressive and harmful messages that can lead to mistaken beliefs about ourselves and get in the way of achieving a meaningful and fulfilling existence. If you feel lost or overwhelmed by the weight of the world, I can support you with deconstructing damaging thoughts, emotions and experiences to find empowerment in yourself and move forward as the expert in your life. I strive to make therapy an insightful and uplifting experience for all.
Cress Horton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide a caring and grounded space for you to show up however you are, without judgment. I welcome you as the expert of your own life into collaboration with me as a witness and accountability partner to the challenges and goals you navigate. Our process together can help bring care and understanding to what has been confusing or hard to share, which might include painful experiences from the past or present, habits & patterns that may be holding you back, questions about how to honor your authentic self, and ways we survive and resist the impact of harmful systems.
I provide a caring and grounded space for you to show up however you are, without judgment. I welcome you as the expert of your own life into collaboration with me as a witness and accountability partner to the challenges and goals you navigate. Our process together can help bring care and understanding to what has been confusing or hard to share, which might include painful experiences from the past or present, habits & patterns that may be holding you back, questions about how to honor your authentic self, and ways we survive and resist the impact of harmful systems.
I do not offer afterschool appointments. Before 3pm only. I specialize in individual therapy for young adults aged 18 to 22, and I offer a hybrid of individual and family therapy for children aged 3 to 18 and their caregivers. My focus is on building a strong, supportive relationship that serves as the foundation of our work together. I incorporate play, art, sensory integration, and physical movement into my practice to make therapy engaging and effective. I believe that healing happens through connection and trust. I offer a warm and understanding environment where clients feel heard and valued.
I do not offer afterschool appointments. Before 3pm only. I specialize in individual therapy for young adults aged 18 to 22, and I offer a hybrid of individual and family therapy for children aged 3 to 18 and their caregivers. My focus is on building a strong, supportive relationship that serves as the foundation of our work together. I incorporate play, art, sensory integration, and physical movement into my practice to make therapy engaging and effective. I believe that healing happens through connection and trust. I offer a warm and understanding environment where clients feel heard and valued.
RVCC is a multi-service community-based mental health agency serving the Pioneer Valley since 1953. RVCC offers counseling and medication management at offices located in offices located in Holyoke, Chicopee, Easthampton, Springfield, and Westfield. RVCC also provides counseling in schools throughout Hampden and Hampshire Counties and on the campuses of Springfield Technical Community College and Bay Path University.
RVCC is a multi-service community-based mental health agency serving the Pioneer Valley since 1953. RVCC offers counseling and medication management at offices located in offices located in Holyoke, Chicopee, Easthampton, Springfield, and Westfield. RVCC also provides counseling in schools throughout Hampden and Hampshire Counties and on the campuses of Springfield Technical Community College and Bay Path University.
Nancy Lynne Lautenbach
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
Immediate Availability For New Clients. My goal as a therapist is to empower clients to seek and find their own personal truth. I believe the client is the expert of their experience and needs merely guidance and support to address their own issues. Do you feel you could benefit from a heart-felt presence and warmth, with an emphasis on the skill of listening? Are you desiring change and transformation? The body can sometimes tell the story that words cannot. If you desire healing through art, I incorporate art therapy, writing and movement-based experiences to support clients with accessing their own internal wisdom.
Immediate Availability For New Clients. My goal as a therapist is to empower clients to seek and find their own personal truth. I believe the client is the expert of their experience and needs merely guidance and support to address their own issues. Do you feel you could benefit from a heart-felt presence and warmth, with an emphasis on the skill of listening? Are you desiring change and transformation? The body can sometimes tell the story that words cannot. If you desire healing through art, I incorporate art therapy, writing and movement-based experiences to support clients with accessing their own internal wisdom.
See more therapy options for Holyoke
Nearby Grief Therapists Searches for Holyoke
- Agawam
- Chicopee
- Easthampton
- Florence
- Ludlow
- Northampton
- South Hadley
- Southampton
- Springfield
- West Springfield
- Westfield
- Wilbraham
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.