Grief Therapists in West Newton, MA
Everyone needs support at times of transition and stress. These situations may be varied, from relationship difficulties, to illness, to the death of someone important. Or you might be in a place of wanting to have a deeper, more connected understanding of yourself. Whatever brings you to therapy, I am here to gently support you while also playing an engaged role in our time together.
Everyone needs support at times of transition and stress. These situations may be varied, from relationship difficulties, to illness, to the death of someone important. Or you might be in a place of wanting to have a deeper, more connected understanding of yourself. Whatever brings you to therapy, I am here to gently support you while also playing an engaged role in our time together.
I am experienced working with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, Bipolar, Autism Spectrum Disorder, grief/ loss, Substance Abuse, Schizophrenia, social skills building, self-esteem building, mood disorders, mild to severe behavioral issues, and coping skills.
I have worked with diverse populations and people of all ages ranging from 4-74 years old while working in community mental health. My clinical experience also includes treating children and adolescents with trauma and severe emotional and behavioral issues at two residential schools. I currently focus on children, teens/adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy working with (and working alongside) athletes, taking a sports psychology approach. I also have a strong history of working well with clients who have not responded/had difficulty engaging in traditional therapy.
I am experienced working with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, Bipolar, Autism Spectrum Disorder, grief/ loss, Substance Abuse, Schizophrenia, social skills building, self-esteem building, mood disorders, mild to severe behavioral issues, and coping skills.
I have worked with diverse populations and people of all ages ranging from 4-74 years old while working in community mental health. My clinical experience also includes treating children and adolescents with trauma and severe emotional and behavioral issues at two residential schools. I currently focus on children, teens/adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy working with (and working alongside) athletes, taking a sports psychology approach. I also have a strong history of working well with clients who have not responded/had difficulty engaging in traditional therapy.
My practice is committed to empowering adults and couples to overcome the intense challenges of trauma, life transitions, and relationship struggles—whether it's loss, divorce, breakups, or parenting. I also take pride in working with men seeking support for their unique challenges. Together, we'll reclaim your priorities, break through negative thought patterns, and create stronger, healthier relationships. After our sessions, you'll feel more grounded, balanced, and aware of yourself, with a deeper sense of gratitude and connection to the world around you.
My practice is committed to empowering adults and couples to overcome the intense challenges of trauma, life transitions, and relationship struggles—whether it's loss, divorce, breakups, or parenting. I also take pride in working with men seeking support for their unique challenges. Together, we'll reclaim your priorities, break through negative thought patterns, and create stronger, healthier relationships. After our sessions, you'll feel more grounded, balanced, and aware of yourself, with a deeper sense of gratitude and connection to the world around you.
I have extensive experience working with adults who have encountered various challenges, such as loss, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma.
Life is full of challenges and hardships that can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed and burned out. I firmly believe that every person possesses unique strengths and abilities that can be harnessed to navigate the difficulties they face. By adopting a strengths-based approach, I strive to help individuals identify and leverage their inner resources to develop resilience and achieve their therapeutic goals. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where my clients and I work together as equal partners in exploring their concerns and co-creating personalized strategies for positive change.
I have extensive experience working with adults who have encountered various challenges, such as loss, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma.
Life is full of challenges and hardships that can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed and burned out. I firmly believe that every person possesses unique strengths and abilities that can be harnessed to navigate the difficulties they face. By adopting a strengths-based approach, I strive to help individuals identify and leverage their inner resources to develop resilience and achieve their therapeutic goals. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where my clients and I work together as equal partners in exploring their concerns and co-creating personalized strategies for positive change.
Cara Colgate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Newton, MA 02465
If you feel at a loss and want more joy and connection in your life, please reach out to discuss how I can help.
I am an IFS Level 1 & Level 2 trained therapist. IFS- Internalized Family Systems Therapy is a leading evidence based model that allows one to heal internally and live a more fulfilling joyous life. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or dissatisfied at home, school, work, or in an important relationship. You may be feeling like your life is not going how you had hoped or expected. If you're supporting a kid or partner who is struggling, you probably feel lonely, frustrated and discouraged. These are some of the difficulties that bring people to my office.
If you feel at a loss and want more joy and connection in your life, please reach out to discuss how I can help.
I am an IFS Level 1 & Level 2 trained therapist. IFS- Internalized Family Systems Therapy is a leading evidence based model that allows one to heal internally and live a more fulfilling joyous life. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or dissatisfied at home, school, work, or in an important relationship. You may be feeling like your life is not going how you had hoped or expected. If you're supporting a kid or partner who is struggling, you probably feel lonely, frustrated and discouraged. These are some of the difficulties that bring people to my office.
Helping people to deepen their understanding of themselves and to use their native strengths to more successfully welcome life’s challenges is my focus. You may be experiencing a life crisis that is taxing your capacity to cope, and you are suffering from anxiety, depression and other signs of emotional distress. You may be a foreign national overwhelmed by issues you are facing and unsure who will understand and be able to help. I have over 35 years of experience as a psychologist, some of it abroad, working with people from varied cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds toward improving their lives.
Helping people to deepen their understanding of themselves and to use their native strengths to more successfully welcome life’s challenges is my focus. You may be experiencing a life crisis that is taxing your capacity to cope, and you are suffering from anxiety, depression and other signs of emotional distress. You may be a foreign national overwhelmed by issues you are facing and unsure who will understand and be able to help. I have over 35 years of experience as a psychologist, some of it abroad, working with people from varied cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds toward improving their lives.
If you need direction and support solving a disturbing problem or managing an emotional state, I know that addressing this need quickly is important. I will meet with you within two to three days of your call. My approach to therapy is to focus initially on solving the problem in partnership with you quickly and efficiently. If this does not bring sufficient relief, I invite my clients into a longer deeper process of understanding the situation and its complexities. I encourage the use of communicating via email between sessions. I have evening and Saturday hours available to insure accessibility
If you need direction and support solving a disturbing problem or managing an emotional state, I know that addressing this need quickly is important. I will meet with you within two to three days of your call. My approach to therapy is to focus initially on solving the problem in partnership with you quickly and efficiently. If this does not bring sufficient relief, I invite my clients into a longer deeper process of understanding the situation and its complexities. I encourage the use of communicating via email between sessions. I have evening and Saturday hours available to insure accessibility
Psychotherapy focuses on restoring perspective and building confidence in addressing life's challenges. My approach is interactive, collaborative, and based on an appreciation of each person's creative potential. Through asking questions, sharing knowledge and observations, and getting feedback, we work towards self-discovery and understanding. Together we focus on clarifying goals and identifying effective ways to meet them. Psychotherapy involves recognizing patterns, expectations, or beliefs that may have been helpful in the past, but are no longer. Addressing these patterns removes barriers to change. Strengths are identified and fostered, becoming the foundation for new ways of approaching things.
Psychotherapy focuses on restoring perspective and building confidence in addressing life's challenges. My approach is interactive, collaborative, and based on an appreciation of each person's creative potential. Through asking questions, sharing knowledge and observations, and getting feedback, we work towards self-discovery and understanding. Together we focus on clarifying goals and identifying effective ways to meet them. Psychotherapy involves recognizing patterns, expectations, or beliefs that may have been helpful in the past, but are no longer. Addressing these patterns removes barriers to change. Strengths are identified and fostered, becoming the foundation for new ways of approaching things.
Luciano Lima
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Newton, MA 02465
Not accepting new clients
Currently not accepting new client. Have you lost interest in activities that used to bring you joy? Do you lack motivation to meet your responsibilities? Do you feel overwhelmed with life's tasks and worry incessantly about the future? Have you had trouble falling or staying asleep? Do you tense up in social situations? If you responded yes to any of the above you are likely experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms. These can be very painful and unfortunately are very common. Avoiding or ignoring these feelings will not make them go away but together we can face them and launch you on a journey to optimal mental health.
Currently not accepting new client. Have you lost interest in activities that used to bring you joy? Do you lack motivation to meet your responsibilities? Do you feel overwhelmed with life's tasks and worry incessantly about the future? Have you had trouble falling or staying asleep? Do you tense up in social situations? If you responded yes to any of the above you are likely experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms. These can be very painful and unfortunately are very common. Avoiding or ignoring these feelings will not make them go away but together we can face them and launch you on a journey to optimal mental health.
More Therapists Nearby
Katherine L. Alson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Waban, MA 02468 (Online Only)
Your time has come to work on yourself, improve your relationships, face your loss, deal with your big life changes, and address those areas that you are struggling with most.
*NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE CLIENTS IN DAYTIME HOURS* Are you unhappy w/ your relationship? Are you engaged married or in a committed relationship? Does it feel like you & your partner speak different languages, or are having the same arguments over again? Want to feel more connected? I provide pre-marital, marital, & relationship counseling to engaged, married, or dating couples to help build solid, positive connections for the future. I work with you - individually, or as a couple - to anticipate the bumps in the road, & help to have successful, loving relationships. I also work w/ Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, & Sandwich Generation.
Your time has come to work on yourself, improve your relationships, face your loss, deal with your big life changes, and address those areas that you are struggling with most.
*NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE CLIENTS IN DAYTIME HOURS* Are you unhappy w/ your relationship? Are you engaged married or in a committed relationship? Does it feel like you & your partner speak different languages, or are having the same arguments over again? Want to feel more connected? I provide pre-marital, marital, & relationship counseling to engaged, married, or dating couples to help build solid, positive connections for the future. I work with you - individually, or as a couple - to anticipate the bumps in the road, & help to have successful, loving relationships. I also work w/ Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, & Sandwich Generation.
My clinical services can assist clients and walk with them on the journey through Grief and Bereavement.
I am a clinician who specializes in many areas including grief, depression and anxiety. I am available for caregiver support and dementia. have a focus on adults over 21. We will explore together how to cope with effective strategies to address issues. Many people may face anxiety and the unexpected adventure of reshaping their life. Many need assistance and help along such an unchartered journey. I have over twenty years of experience in healthcare settings, memory care and hospice. My clinical services can assist you with depression, and loss. I am available for counseling, lectures and consultation for caregivers.
My clinical services can assist clients and walk with them on the journey through Grief and Bereavement.
I am a clinician who specializes in many areas including grief, depression and anxiety. I am available for caregiver support and dementia. have a focus on adults over 21. We will explore together how to cope with effective strategies to address issues. Many people may face anxiety and the unexpected adventure of reshaping their life. Many need assistance and help along such an unchartered journey. I have over twenty years of experience in healthcare settings, memory care and hospice. My clinical services can assist you with depression, and loss. I am available for counseling, lectures and consultation for caregivers.
Dr. Kelsey Carroll - Current Openings
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02458 (Online Only)
Sep 24 Update: New to a group practice so have several openings (Tues-Fri). I help individuals who are navigating grief, anxiety, and disordered eating. As a former student athlete and a Wellness & Human Resources associate at a private academy, I also enjoy working with athletes and high performers who are questioning what their identity is outside of sports or achievement.
Sep 24 Update: New to a group practice so have several openings (Tues-Fri). I help individuals who are navigating grief, anxiety, and disordered eating. As a former student athlete and a Wellness & Human Resources associate at a private academy, I also enjoy working with athletes and high performers who are questioning what their identity is outside of sports or achievement.
Meghan Dellorco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02456 (Online Only)
Welcome and thank you for being here. Life can be so many things, beautiful, exciting, stressful, painful and overwhelming. Acknowledging and reaching out for support during times of stress, pain and intense emotion can be extremely difficult. You have already begun the work just by being here. The focus of my work is with individuals who experience symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, with a specialization in grief, loss, and perinatal/postpartum mental health.
Welcome and thank you for being here. Life can be so many things, beautiful, exciting, stressful, painful and overwhelming. Acknowledging and reaching out for support during times of stress, pain and intense emotion can be extremely difficult. You have already begun the work just by being here. The focus of my work is with individuals who experience symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, with a specialization in grief, loss, and perinatal/postpartum mental health.
Carrie Wechsler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02461 (Online Only)
I have worked with individuals and their caregivers in medical oncology settings to address issues such as depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns and grief.
Welcome! If you are experiencing concerns around anxiety, depressed mood, a serious/chronic illness, poor sleep, grief or other life stressors then you may find my therapeutic approach beneficial. People who come to therapy with me should expect a supportive, respectful and collaborative space in our sessions. Focusing on the issues that are most important to you, we would work to explore effective coping strategies, increase your motivation and build your confidence to pursue a path that is in line with your goals and values.
I have worked with individuals and their caregivers in medical oncology settings to address issues such as depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns and grief.
Welcome! If you are experiencing concerns around anxiety, depressed mood, a serious/chronic illness, poor sleep, grief or other life stressors then you may find my therapeutic approach beneficial. People who come to therapy with me should expect a supportive, respectful and collaborative space in our sessions. Focusing on the issues that are most important to you, we would work to explore effective coping strategies, increase your motivation and build your confidence to pursue a path that is in line with your goals and values.
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.
Kristin Drouin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
Waltham, MA 02453 (Online Only)
Areas of expertise include working with siblings, parents/caregivers & families who have experienced the death of a child (perinatal through young adulthood).
My practice is centered on the idea of walking with each other. As a therapist, my goal is to travel with you wherever the road may take us. I consider it a privilege to be invited into the sacred space of your story – to bear witness to all that you share as we navigate, together, this part of your journey.
Areas of expertise include working with siblings, parents/caregivers & families who have experienced the death of a child (perinatal through young adulthood).
My practice is centered on the idea of walking with each other. As a therapist, my goal is to travel with you wherever the road may take us. I consider it a privilege to be invited into the sacred space of your story – to bear witness to all that you share as we navigate, together, this part of your journey.
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 experience working with anxiety, grief, loss, feelings of loneliness, and life transitions.
My style is interactive, compassionate, and supportive. I work hard to make sure my clients have the opportunity to reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Throughout my career, it has been my goal to have a positive and lasting impact on my clients. A crucial component of our work depends on our ability to develop a partnership that is built on mutual respect and commitment and hard work. I am committed to helping you build and maintain healthy relationships. Let's get started! I look forward to meeting you.
I have experience working with anxiety, grief, loss, feelings of loneliness, and life transitions.
My style is interactive, compassionate, and supportive. I work hard to make sure my clients have the opportunity to reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Throughout my career, it has been my goal to have a positive and lasting impact on my clients. A crucial component of our work depends on our ability to develop a partnership that is built on mutual respect and commitment and hard work. I am committed to helping you build and maintain healthy relationships. Let's get started! I look forward to meeting you.
Trauma and loss can affect our lives including relationships and personal experiences.
I have over thirty years of experience working with veterans with combat trauma and military sexual trauma. In addition, I deal with PTSD, anxiety, grief issues (divorce and loss). My focus is on health and wellness, mind-body-spirit.
Trauma and loss can affect our lives including relationships and personal experiences.
I have over thirty years of experience working with veterans with combat trauma and military sexual trauma. In addition, I deal with PTSD, anxiety, grief issues (divorce and loss). My focus is on health and wellness, mind-body-spirit.
Debbie Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02459 (Online Only)
My specialities include: Life Transitions, Chronic Medical Conditions, Loss and Grief, Trauma, Caregiver Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Issues of Aging.
Welcome to my practice! Are you looking for change? Whether you are seeking help with a major transition or ways to manage the problems of every day life, choosing the right therapist is a very important decision. I provide high quality, compassionate, and confidential care. Finding a therapist for the first time can be a challenging and sometimes intimidating process. I would be pleased to consult with you over the phone at no charge to see if my services are a good fit for what you are experiencing.
My specialities include: Life Transitions, Chronic Medical Conditions, Loss and Grief, Trauma, Caregiver Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Issues of Aging.
Welcome to my practice! Are you looking for change? Whether you are seeking help with a major transition or ways to manage the problems of every day life, choosing the right therapist is a very important decision. I provide high quality, compassionate, and confidential care. Finding a therapist for the first time can be a challenging and sometimes intimidating process. I would be pleased to consult with you over the phone at no charge to see if my services are a good fit for what you are experiencing.
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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.