Grief Therapists in Watertown, MA
I specialize in grief and loss, addiction, codependency, and life transitions.
My ideal client is willing to start the exciting but sometimes challenging journey to finding themselves. I love to work with folks who make the active decision to start therapy, even if they do not have a concrete goal in mind. I can certainly assist a client who does not have a specific goal in finding something they want to address. My ideal client would be willing to reflect on themselves, their lives, and their choices, and they would be willing to work collaboratively with me to either maintain or change their path.
I specialize in grief and loss, addiction, codependency, and life transitions.
My ideal client is willing to start the exciting but sometimes challenging journey to finding themselves. I love to work with folks who make the active decision to start therapy, even if they do not have a concrete goal in mind. I can certainly assist a client who does not have a specific goal in finding something they want to address. My ideal client would be willing to reflect on themselves, their lives, and their choices, and they would be willing to work collaboratively with me to either maintain or change their path.
I enjoy working with people who are experiencing life transitions, changing careers, going through grief or loss, experiencing anxiety, looking for support with trauma, developing coping skills, or just seeking support with the messiness of life. I want to work with clients who are motivated to engage in self-reflection and make a commitment to creating space for themselves to work through their current patterns that are no longer serving them. I meet the person where they are at and understand what ways they would like to make changes in their life.
I enjoy working with people who are experiencing life transitions, changing careers, going through grief or loss, experiencing anxiety, looking for support with trauma, developing coping skills, or just seeking support with the messiness of life. I want to work with clients who are motivated to engage in self-reflection and make a commitment to creating space for themselves to work through their current patterns that are no longer serving them. I meet the person where they are at and understand what ways they would like to make changes in their life.
I have extensive experience working in the area of loss and bereavement.
Therapy begins where you are. People seek therapy for many different reasons. Whether you are dealing with a particular crisis or simply want to know more about yourself, therapy can lead to a better understanding of who we are and what has shaped us. Through these discoveries, therapy can allow you to identify old patterns that have been standing in your way of living the life you want.
I have extensive experience working in the area of loss and bereavement.
Therapy begins where you are. People seek therapy for many different reasons. Whether you are dealing with a particular crisis or simply want to know more about yourself, therapy can lead to a better understanding of who we are and what has shaped us. Through these discoveries, therapy can allow you to identify old patterns that have been standing in your way of living the life you want.
LaTonya Zibi
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, MDiv, MTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
I value the therapeutic alliance, striving for a collaborative, flexible, and safe journey as we work together on your unique path. I use a holistic approach, implementing both traditional psychology and spirituality/metaphysics to help achieve your goals, develop coping skills, gain insights, and build a sense of empowerment. Common areas explored in my practice revolve around themes such as anxiety/depression, grief, life purpose, relationships, existential meaning, healing, and much more.
I value the therapeutic alliance, striving for a collaborative, flexible, and safe journey as we work together on your unique path. I use a holistic approach, implementing both traditional psychology and spirituality/metaphysics to help achieve your goals, develop coping skills, gain insights, and build a sense of empowerment. Common areas explored in my practice revolve around themes such as anxiety/depression, grief, life purpose, relationships, existential meaning, healing, and much more.
I also have worked extensively with loss and grief issues.
Using the therapeutic process I can offer many things to people: empathy and a sounding board, other ways of looking at issues, and ideas about how to solve problems. In addition, I can help you feel more alive to your experience as paying attention to your inner voice can increase your capacity to feel and be present.
I have been a therapist for over twenty years. I also have taught clinical practice for ten years to students earning their masters degrees in counseling and I provide ongoing clinical supervision for people who work in various settings.
I also have worked extensively with loss and grief issues.
Using the therapeutic process I can offer many things to people: empathy and a sounding board, other ways of looking at issues, and ideas about how to solve problems. In addition, I can help you feel more alive to your experience as paying attention to your inner voice can increase your capacity to feel and be present.
I have been a therapist for over twenty years. I also have taught clinical practice for ten years to students earning their masters degrees in counseling and I provide ongoing clinical supervision for people who work in various settings.
I offer individual therapy to adults of any age to address a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, and existential and spiritual issues related to personal values and fulfillment.
My approach to psychotherapy is person-centered, tailoring the therapy to the unique needs and lived experiences of each client. I draw primarily from psychodynamic therapies, with attention to the neurobiology of trauma and attachment. I also integrate narrative practices to help clients reauthor the stories they tell about their lives, and cognitive-behavioral practices to help transform insight into strategies for change. My style is authentic, non-judgmental, and warm, and I work with clients to enrich therapy with diverse sources of meaning-making, including art, music, film, literature, and world philosophies.
I offer individual therapy to adults of any age to address a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, and existential and spiritual issues related to personal values and fulfillment.
My approach to psychotherapy is person-centered, tailoring the therapy to the unique needs and lived experiences of each client. I draw primarily from psychodynamic therapies, with attention to the neurobiology of trauma and attachment. I also integrate narrative practices to help clients reauthor the stories they tell about their lives, and cognitive-behavioral practices to help transform insight into strategies for change. My style is authentic, non-judgmental, and warm, and I work with clients to enrich therapy with diverse sources of meaning-making, including art, music, film, literature, and world philosophies.
Agnes (Agnieszka) von Grotthuss
Counselor, LMHC, CAGS, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, MA 02472
When you’ve been managing anxiety, depression, or mood swings, it can feel like life is just happening to you. Or that you’re treading water, unable to swim to shore. Managing a health issue, a challenging relationship or trauma is tough. So are major life changes like marriage, divorce, parenthood, loss, illness, or a career change. Navigating these emotions and experiences is difficult to do alone. And when you’re feeling vulnerable, it’s not easy to ask for help. When you receive support from an experienced professional who is committed to helping you, you can finally stop treading water, begin to heal, and get to shore.
When you’ve been managing anxiety, depression, or mood swings, it can feel like life is just happening to you. Or that you’re treading water, unable to swim to shore. Managing a health issue, a challenging relationship or trauma is tough. So are major life changes like marriage, divorce, parenthood, loss, illness, or a career change. Navigating these emotions and experiences is difficult to do alone. And when you’re feeling vulnerable, it’s not easy to ask for help. When you receive support from an experienced professional who is committed to helping you, you can finally stop treading water, begin to heal, and get to shore.
Sara Keary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02471 (Online Only)
Since 2004, I have been working with older adults and their caregivers in a variety of settings (inpatient psychiatric care, hospice, palliative care, and bereavement).
Caring for and older adult with whom you have a relationship can be quite complicated, regardless of how good the quality of the relationship is or has been. The emotional and physical demands of caring for older adults are often overlooked and underestimated and I am here to help support you during the ups and downs of this journey. By support for caregivers who are working through the complexity of their caregiving role, I can help them maintain their sense of self-worth, integrity, and identity.
Since 2004, I have been working with older adults and their caregivers in a variety of settings (inpatient psychiatric care, hospice, palliative care, and bereavement).
Caring for and older adult with whom you have a relationship can be quite complicated, regardless of how good the quality of the relationship is or has been. The emotional and physical demands of caring for older adults are often overlooked and underestimated and I am here to help support you during the ups and downs of this journey. By support for caregivers who are working through the complexity of their caregiving role, I can help them maintain their sense of self-worth, integrity, and identity.
Sarah Roseby Berkoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
I work with clients who are going through big or small life changes, from emerging adulthood struggles related to the college experience, to the transition to independence, to becoming a new parent, or just everyday struggles with mental health issues. I also have expertise working with individuals and caretakers who are managing medical issues. As a former medical oncology social worker, I understand the impact a new diagnosis (from cancer to dementia) can have on someone’s mental health and that of their loved ones. I also have experience working with end of life and grief.
I work with clients who are going through big or small life changes, from emerging adulthood struggles related to the college experience, to the transition to independence, to becoming a new parent, or just everyday struggles with mental health issues. I also have expertise working with individuals and caretakers who are managing medical issues. As a former medical oncology social worker, I understand the impact a new diagnosis (from cancer to dementia) can have on someone’s mental health and that of their loved ones. I also have experience working with end of life and grief.
Elizabeth Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
Elizabeth "Liz" Olson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who specializes in treating life changes, grief and loss, stress, and caregiver issues. Liz has 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Development and Social Relations at Earlham College and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University School of Social Work.
Elizabeth "Liz" Olson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who specializes in treating life changes, grief and loss, stress, and caregiver issues. Liz has 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Development and Social Relations at Earlham College and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University School of Social Work.
I work with individuals, couples, and families through difficulties related to anxiety, panic, stress, complex forms of trauma, depression, OCD, self-esteem, grief/ loss, identity, and interpersonal/relationship issues.
Hi, I’m Tim. I’m so glad you’re here. I am a Mental Health Counseling Resident at The Mindfulness and Change Group located in Watertown, Massachusetts. I specialize in evidence-based treatments for a wide range of presenting concerns impacting individuals, children, couples, and families across the lifespan. In addition, I have a developing expertise in addressing the mental health needs of adult and later-stage adult men who might be seeking mental health therapy for the very first time.
I work with individuals, couples, and families through difficulties related to anxiety, panic, stress, complex forms of trauma, depression, OCD, self-esteem, grief/ loss, identity, and interpersonal/relationship issues.
Hi, I’m Tim. I’m so glad you’re here. I am a Mental Health Counseling Resident at The Mindfulness and Change Group located in Watertown, Massachusetts. I specialize in evidence-based treatments for a wide range of presenting concerns impacting individuals, children, couples, and families across the lifespan. In addition, I have a developing expertise in addressing the mental health needs of adult and later-stage adult men who might be seeking mental health therapy for the very first time.
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I want to help you develop skills to deal with uncertainty, loss, change, and situations we all face, which can sometimes feel overwhelming.
My ideal client is an adult who is facing challenges associated with depression, anxiety, life changes, and life stages. My client seeks to find joy in life and expand tools to meet the day's challenges. Another ideal client would be the neuroatypical person seeking to understand how to navigate a world they struggle to understand. This could include those on the autism spectrum or ADHD. Another ideal client would be seniors seeking to navigate the challenges of aging, including loss of jobs through retirement, changing health, or any other issue.
I want to help you develop skills to deal with uncertainty, loss, change, and situations we all face, which can sometimes feel overwhelming.
My ideal client is an adult who is facing challenges associated with depression, anxiety, life changes, and life stages. My client seeks to find joy in life and expand tools to meet the day's challenges. Another ideal client would be the neuroatypical person seeking to understand how to navigate a world they struggle to understand. This could include those on the autism spectrum or ADHD. Another ideal client would be seniors seeking to navigate the challenges of aging, including loss of jobs through retirement, changing health, or any other issue.
I work with people who are personally struggling or have family members struggling with challenges such as medical illness/chronic pain, grief/ loss, life transitions, relationships, substance abuse/misuse, mental illness, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I believe psychotherapy is a powerful means of facilitating personal growth and deepening relationships and connection. My clients describe me as genuine, warm, and interactive. My goal is to help you access your inner strength and resilience so you may better cope with problems and adversity, find solutions, and make positive changes you hope to achieve. My years practicing in outpatient mental health and primary care medical settings have afforded me rich experience with clients diverse in background and a broad range of issues.
I work with people who are personally struggling or have family members struggling with challenges such as medical illness/chronic pain, grief/ loss, life transitions, relationships, substance abuse/misuse, mental illness, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I believe psychotherapy is a powerful means of facilitating personal growth and deepening relationships and connection. My clients describe me as genuine, warm, and interactive. My goal is to help you access your inner strength and resilience so you may better cope with problems and adversity, find solutions, and make positive changes you hope to achieve. My years practicing in outpatient mental health and primary care medical settings have afforded me rich experience with clients diverse in background and a broad range of issues.
My ideal client is an adult aged 18 or older who bravely navigates the complexities of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, PTSD, and significant life changes or transitions. The client recognizes the importance of mental health care and is committed to the therapeutic process. They understand that seeking support is a proactive step towards healing and personal development. This commitment is foundational to the therapeutic relationship, as it signifies their readiness to engage in introspection, exploration, and change.
My ideal client is an adult aged 18 or older who bravely navigates the complexities of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, PTSD, and significant life changes or transitions. The client recognizes the importance of mental health care and is committed to the therapeutic process. They understand that seeking support is a proactive step towards healing and personal development. This commitment is foundational to the therapeutic relationship, as it signifies their readiness to engage in introspection, exploration, and change.
I have assisted individuals dealing with an array of mental health challenges, including domestic violence, chronic relapse, relationship issues, grief and loss, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
I have assisted individuals dealing with an array of mental health challenges, including domestic violence, chronic relapse, relationship issues, grief and loss, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
Samira Thompson
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, MA 02472
Waitlist for new clients
I address matters such as marriage and relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, grief, as well as spirituality and co-dependency.
William Arthur Ward once said, "We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them." The passion I carry for the therapeutic process is not only founded on my training and education but also my personal experience. I have faith in one's capacity for growth that comes from the willingness to be honest and courage to face difficult issues. In this life we will encounter many stones in our path. It is up to each individual to choose what they will do with them.
I address matters such as marriage and relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, grief, as well as spirituality and co-dependency.
William Arthur Ward once said, "We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them." The passion I carry for the therapeutic process is not only founded on my training and education but also my personal experience. I have faith in one's capacity for growth that comes from the willingness to be honest and courage to face difficult issues. In this life we will encounter many stones in our path. It is up to each individual to choose what they will do with them.
Rights of Passage is a private practice in a beautiful, easily accessible and quiet location with free parking. My practice supports work with individuals across all backgrounds, couples, and family units. I have over 30 years of clinical experience and have developed a particular expertise at helping my clients move upwards through life crises and transitions. These have included: adolescent transitions or parenting of troubled teens, separation in a relationship, divorce, habituated marital conflict, loss of a loved one, medical trauma or job/career related stressors. Call or e-mail to set up an initial phone consultation.
Rights of Passage is a private practice in a beautiful, easily accessible and quiet location with free parking. My practice supports work with individuals across all backgrounds, couples, and family units. I have over 30 years of clinical experience and have developed a particular expertise at helping my clients move upwards through life crises and transitions. These have included: adolescent transitions or parenting of troubled teens, separation in a relationship, divorce, habituated marital conflict, loss of a loved one, medical trauma or job/career related stressors. Call or e-mail to set up an initial phone consultation.
Have you been feeling sad, hopeless or as if life is overwhelming? Are you wondering if the anxiety and struggles of life will ever get better? I can help you focus on empowering yourself to make the best decisions for your life through hope, help and healing so that you can maintain a fulfilling and rewarding life even in the midst of varying challenges. I have skills in the areas related to depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, grief, suicidal thoughts, self harm, domestic violence and varying other traumas and experiences.
Have you been feeling sad, hopeless or as if life is overwhelming? Are you wondering if the anxiety and struggles of life will ever get better? I can help you focus on empowering yourself to make the best decisions for your life through hope, help and healing so that you can maintain a fulfilling and rewarding life even in the midst of varying challenges. I have skills in the areas related to depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, grief, suicidal thoughts, self harm, domestic violence and varying other traumas and experiences.
Carol A Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, MA 02472
Non-physical abuse is hard to see, yet it can cause serious hidden injuries such as a loss of self-esteem, depression, etc.
From over 30 years of experience, I bring a warm and interactive approach to helping you address emotional issue/s that interfere with living the life you'd like to live. These emotional issues could be depression, trauma, anxiety, divorce, grief, abuse, low-self esteem, etc. I draw from a host of treatment models that I believe will best suit your needs including Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). One model is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) that's particular helpful in facilitating resolution of issues in a shorter amount of time.
Non-physical abuse is hard to see, yet it can cause serious hidden injuries such as a loss of self-esteem, depression, etc.
From over 30 years of experience, I bring a warm and interactive approach to helping you address emotional issue/s that interfere with living the life you'd like to live. These emotional issues could be depression, trauma, anxiety, divorce, grief, abuse, low-self esteem, etc. I draw from a host of treatment models that I believe will best suit your needs including Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). One model is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) that's particular helpful in facilitating resolution of issues in a shorter amount of time.
Barbara Saltzstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
If you are motivated to work on what is troubling you I am happy to meet you. It takes courage to ask for help. I see adults of all ages individually or in couples. I work with anxiety, depression, grief, medical issues, loss and bereavement, relationship problems and uncomplicated trauma. I have built a multifaceted approach which we can tailor-make for you. One client said of me,"Barbara is a great asset for anyone looking to deepen their experience of life. She is a warm and caring guide through any difficulty and will reliably be your mentor, therapist, teacher and friend". Please call and we will talk. Thank you.
If you are motivated to work on what is troubling you I am happy to meet you. It takes courage to ask for help. I see adults of all ages individually or in couples. I work with anxiety, depression, grief, medical issues, loss and bereavement, relationship problems and uncomplicated trauma. I have built a multifaceted approach which we can tailor-make for you. One client said of me,"Barbara is a great asset for anyone looking to deepen their experience of life. She is a warm and caring guide through any difficulty and will reliably be your mentor, therapist, teacher and friend". Please call and we will talk. Thank you.
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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.