Grief Therapists in Collingswood, NJ
Kelly Siegel McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Collingswood, NJ 08108
I specialize in grief, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders.
If you are looking for a therapist who "gets it" - who is as warm and unpretentious as she is skilled - then look no further! I am a down-to-earth therapist who excels at helping clients feel at ease. I offer a holistic and humanistic approach to counseling, which means less concern about diagnoses and more energy spent learning about your uniqueness! The results are tailored evidence-based treatments that feel just right and never "one size fits all."
I specialize in grief, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders.
If you are looking for a therapist who "gets it" - who is as warm and unpretentious as she is skilled - then look no further! I am a down-to-earth therapist who excels at helping clients feel at ease. I offer a holistic and humanistic approach to counseling, which means less concern about diagnoses and more energy spent learning about your uniqueness! The results are tailored evidence-based treatments that feel just right and never "one size fits all."
Annie (Natalie) Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Collingswood, NJ 08108
This gentle process of listening is helpful with many issues: co-dependency, trust, action blocks, grief, relationship patterns, painful patterns of behavior, unlived desires, depression, work dissatisfaction/career, opening to love, unworthiness, spirituality, intimacy, ob/gyn issues.
My work combines psychoanalytic therapy with helping people learn how to listen to the unique and creative way in which our body carries wisdom, information and unprocessed experiences. It is important for us to tell the story of what has happened to us and to have our stories held in a compassionate manner. If we already know our story and find ourselves still stuck in old behaviors, thoughts and patterns, then learning to listen and experience how our bodies hold meaning for what's still unresolved or unknown is a valuable skill.
This gentle process of listening is helpful with many issues: co-dependency, trust, action blocks, grief, relationship patterns, painful patterns of behavior, unlived desires, depression, work dissatisfaction/career, opening to love, unworthiness, spirituality, intimacy, ob/gyn issues.
My work combines psychoanalytic therapy with helping people learn how to listen to the unique and creative way in which our body carries wisdom, information and unprocessed experiences. It is important for us to tell the story of what has happened to us and to have our stories held in a compassionate manner. If we already know our story and find ourselves still stuck in old behaviors, thoughts and patterns, then learning to listen and experience how our bodies hold meaning for what's still unresolved or unknown is a valuable skill.
Rod J Herrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Collingswood, NJ 08108
Waitlist for new clients
With previous experience in hospice and pediatric oncology social work, I see clients for grief, loss or bereavement issues.
Why is it difficult to call a stranger for help, for counseling? Most likely because the caller is vulnerable and sometimes it is hard to ask for help. My goal, as a therapist, is to explore ways with my clients to help them get past what it is that is troubling them. I want to help my clients build a bridge to a healthier future.
With previous experience in hospice and pediatric oncology social work, I see clients for grief, loss or bereavement issues.
Why is it difficult to call a stranger for help, for counseling? Most likely because the caller is vulnerable and sometimes it is hard to ask for help. My goal, as a therapist, is to explore ways with my clients to help them get past what it is that is troubling them. I want to help my clients build a bridge to a healthier future.
Janet Sokoloff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Collingswood, NJ 08108 (Online Only)
In my thirty years as a clinician, I have worked with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitional issues, grief and loss, trauma recovery and illness.
As we move through life, obstacles, challenges, disappointments and past pain can become road blocks to living the life we truly want. In therapy we can create a supportive, safe and accepting place for you to explore and dismantle the elements that have kept you stuck, and uncover your true potential to lead a life that is fulfilling and meaningful. If you are ready for this journey of self-discovery and change, I would be honored to work with you.
In my thirty years as a clinician, I have worked with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitional issues, grief and loss, trauma recovery and illness.
As we move through life, obstacles, challenges, disappointments and past pain can become road blocks to living the life we truly want. In therapy we can create a supportive, safe and accepting place for you to explore and dismantle the elements that have kept you stuck, and uncover your true potential to lead a life that is fulfilling and meaningful. If you are ready for this journey of self-discovery and change, I would be honored to work with you.
Elise Gaul
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Collingswood, NJ 08107 (Online Only)
I am an experienced practitioner providing evidenced-based therapies including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Hypnotherapy, CBT, mindfulness and others for processing grief and trauma, lowering anxiety, reducing pain symptoms, and improving mood.
Are you feeling off balance or distressed physically and emotionally due to a recent loss, past trauma, or stressful life circumstances? You need to process your experience plus tools and practices to enjoy a healthy mind-- one that is that is present, focused, responsive, and resilient. Your life is precious. Now is the time to make it the best it can be with positive mind states, a sense of purpose, and connection. A healthy mind is the best predictor of a happy life!
I am an experienced practitioner providing evidenced-based therapies including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Hypnotherapy, CBT, mindfulness and others for processing grief and trauma, lowering anxiety, reducing pain symptoms, and improving mood.
Are you feeling off balance or distressed physically and emotionally due to a recent loss, past trauma, or stressful life circumstances? You need to process your experience plus tools and practices to enjoy a healthy mind-- one that is that is present, focused, responsive, and resilient. Your life is precious. Now is the time to make it the best it can be with positive mind states, a sense of purpose, and connection. A healthy mind is the best predictor of a happy life!
My ideal client is a young adult facing overwhelming life challenges. They might feel lost amid trauma, loss, or big changes, even though they seem okay to others. They struggle with emotions like sadness and stress and need a safe place to talk, heal, and learn healthy ways to cope. They want to find peace and purpose, and they seek support to understand themselves better, grow, and face life with confidence. They're ready to explore, heal, and become the best version of themselves, knowing they don't have to do it alone.
My ideal client is a young adult facing overwhelming life challenges. They might feel lost amid trauma, loss, or big changes, even though they seem okay to others. They struggle with emotions like sadness and stress and need a safe place to talk, heal, and learn healthy ways to cope. They want to find peace and purpose, and they seek support to understand themselves better, grow, and face life with confidence. They're ready to explore, heal, and become the best version of themselves, knowing they don't have to do it alone.
Katie Latona
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collingswood, NJ 08108
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adolescents, adults, and couples who are facing individual, relational, and systemic challenges. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, life transitions, grief, loss, and trauma, as well as identity, relationship, and parenting issues. I also have interest in working with individuals with late-diagnosed (or suspected) neurodivergence, as well as disability and chronic illness.
I work with adolescents, adults, and couples who are facing individual, relational, and systemic challenges. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, life transitions, grief, loss, and trauma, as well as identity, relationship, and parenting issues. I also have interest in working with individuals with late-diagnosed (or suspected) neurodivergence, as well as disability and chronic illness.
I've helped people with complex trauma, family dynamics, romantic relationships, identity, grief, depression, anxieties, existential issues, and interpersonal patterns.
I am a licensed psychologist working with folks in NJ and PA in individual therapy. I try to make therapy a natural process and most clients say that I feel like "talking to a real person." This comes from years working with college students who taught me to drop the artificial formalities, ask deeper questions, and say what I mean. In general, I start from the standpoint that anyone seeking therapy has come by their pain honestly and that much of what folks find distressing in themselves is a reasonable response to what has happened to them.
I've helped people with complex trauma, family dynamics, romantic relationships, identity, grief, depression, anxieties, existential issues, and interpersonal patterns.
I am a licensed psychologist working with folks in NJ and PA in individual therapy. I try to make therapy a natural process and most clients say that I feel like "talking to a real person." This comes from years working with college students who taught me to drop the artificial formalities, ask deeper questions, and say what I mean. In general, I start from the standpoint that anyone seeking therapy has come by their pain honestly and that much of what folks find distressing in themselves is a reasonable response to what has happened to them.
Johanna Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collingswood, NJ 08107
It is with great pleasure that I have practiced with individuals of all ages for the last 25 years. I enjoy building trust in the therapeutic relationship-even with those who are resistant or not sure if therapy is for them. Accompanying individuals on their journey to self-discovery and witnessing their transformation is an enormous privilege of my job. People come to therapy looking to "fix" things. We forget that often we contain the solution to our problems, but that the solutions are buried under the residue of stressful life events, trauma and loss.
It is with great pleasure that I have practiced with individuals of all ages for the last 25 years. I enjoy building trust in the therapeutic relationship-even with those who are resistant or not sure if therapy is for them. Accompanying individuals on their journey to self-discovery and witnessing their transformation is an enormous privilege of my job. People come to therapy looking to "fix" things. We forget that often we contain the solution to our problems, but that the solutions are buried under the residue of stressful life events, trauma and loss.
Abigail Schwartz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC, ACS
Verified Verified
Collingswood, NJ 08108
Abigail holds a Masters Degree in Creative Arts Therapy from Drexel University, a license as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in both NJ and PA, and is a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). She also holds a certification in Cognitive Therapy through the Beck Institute. Abigail has also completed training through Rowan's CARES Institute for Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Abigail has worked with several populations, but specializes in working with teens/young adults using CBT and art therapy to address anxiety/depression, grief/ loss, and trauma related issues.
Abigail holds a Masters Degree in Creative Arts Therapy from Drexel University, a license as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in both NJ and PA, and is a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). She also holds a certification in Cognitive Therapy through the Beck Institute. Abigail has also completed training through Rowan's CARES Institute for Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Abigail has worked with several populations, but specializes in working with teens/young adults using CBT and art therapy to address anxiety/depression, grief/ loss, and trauma related issues.
Francesca Marcus Diefenbach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAIS, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Collingswood, NJ 08108
As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist, I have specialized training in working with couples, families, and individuals. I work closely with clients as they navigate relational changes, e.g., loss of intimacy, emotional distance, betrayal, family conflict, parenting concerns, separation, divorce, and blended-family issues. I encourage my clients to openly talk about their feelings while constructively working toward greater closeness and intimacy with their loved ones. I believe that the quality of the relationship between therapist and client(s) is the foundation for gratifying therapeutic growth and change.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist, I have specialized training in working with couples, families, and individuals. I work closely with clients as they navigate relational changes, e.g., loss of intimacy, emotional distance, betrayal, family conflict, parenting concerns, separation, divorce, and blended-family issues. I encourage my clients to openly talk about their feelings while constructively working toward greater closeness and intimacy with their loved ones. I believe that the quality of the relationship between therapist and client(s) is the foundation for gratifying therapeutic growth and change.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collingswood, NJ 08108
I help clients navigate relational changes, such as: loss of intimacy; sexual concerns and family conflict.
As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I am dedicated to fostering healthier relationships and guiding individuals, couples, and families towards positive change. I create a safe space for open dialogue, helping you navigate challenges and discover resilience. I like to create a collaborative approach to ensure you're getting the most of our sessions together.
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Blair compassionately helps clients navigate life’s challenges and stressors, including transitions, loss, and uncertainty. She incorporates an integrative approach informed by her client’s needs and goals. She enjoys helping clients redefine their identities, find their strengths, build healthy relationships, and tell their stories. Utilizing trauma-informed care and encouraging a mind-body connection, Blair supports clients through self-exploration and finding peace.
Blair compassionately helps clients navigate life’s challenges and stressors, including transitions, loss, and uncertainty. She incorporates an integrative approach informed by her client’s needs and goals. She enjoys helping clients redefine their identities, find their strengths, build healthy relationships, and tell their stories. Utilizing trauma-informed care and encouraging a mind-body connection, Blair supports clients through self-exploration and finding peace.
Taylor Elwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Collingswood, NJ 08107 (Online Only)
You’re not feeling like yourself and struggling in your relationships. Maybe you've experienced loss or a significant life transition. You'd like to feel more connected to yourself and with those around you, but you've found life to be painful and confusing with unexpected challenges and transitions. If you're feeling disconnected, out of control, anxious, or grieving, you are not alone. If you're ready to lean into change and be curious and compassionate with yourself, therapy can support you in strengthening your relationship with yourself and in building safe, authentic, clarifying, and fulfilling connections with others.
You’re not feeling like yourself and struggling in your relationships. Maybe you've experienced loss or a significant life transition. You'd like to feel more connected to yourself and with those around you, but you've found life to be painful and confusing with unexpected challenges and transitions. If you're feeling disconnected, out of control, anxious, or grieving, you are not alone. If you're ready to lean into change and be curious and compassionate with yourself, therapy can support you in strengthening your relationship with yourself and in building safe, authentic, clarifying, and fulfilling connections with others.
Life is full of surprising opportunities, unexpected changes, and personal challenges. Occasionally when faced with life's opportunities and difficulties we feel anxious, depressed, even immobilized with indecision. Friends and family can be a wonderful support, but sometimes we need the help of an unbiased person to listen and help us see that what might look like an impossible hurdle is really an opportunity for growth. Struggling in school or in our careers, relationship or parenting difficulties, coping with trauma, loss, and aging are all normal developmental challenges that people regularly face but that occasionally require some help and guidance.
Life is full of surprising opportunities, unexpected changes, and personal challenges. Occasionally when faced with life's opportunities and difficulties we feel anxious, depressed, even immobilized with indecision. Friends and family can be a wonderful support, but sometimes we need the help of an unbiased person to listen and help us see that what might look like an impossible hurdle is really an opportunity for growth. Struggling in school or in our careers, relationship or parenting difficulties, coping with trauma, loss, and aging are all normal developmental challenges that people regularly face but that occasionally require some help and guidance.
Richard is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). Richard has over eight years of experience working with a wide range of adults and families in the mental health field settings at the Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Residential, Intensive In-Community Settings. Richard has experience with various issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief, Stress, Substance Abuse, Peer Relationships, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, and Domestic Violence.
Richard is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). Richard has over eight years of experience working with a wide range of adults and families in the mental health field settings at the Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Residential, Intensive In-Community Settings. Richard has experience with various issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief, Stress, Substance Abuse, Peer Relationships, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, and Domestic Violence.
Sean Pepley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collingswood, NJ 08107
I view therapy as an opportunity to build a meaningful life. This can be through either discovering new meaning or recognizing meaning that's been there all along. In building therapeutic relationships, I aspire to form genuine, authentic connections with patients. My specialities include working with those experiencing existential anxiety or dread, those with complicated grief, trauma survivors, those with persistent suicidal ideation, and those who use drugs and aren't interested in abstinence.
I view therapy as an opportunity to build a meaningful life. This can be through either discovering new meaning or recognizing meaning that's been there all along. In building therapeutic relationships, I aspire to form genuine, authentic connections with patients. My specialities include working with those experiencing existential anxiety or dread, those with complicated grief, trauma survivors, those with persistent suicidal ideation, and those who use drugs and aren't interested in abstinence.
Melissa Cramutolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Collingswood, NJ 08108
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
Chris Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collingswood, NJ 08108
Being a human is difficult. Life is stressful and overwhelming. Things just don’t seem to make sense. And sometimes it feels like it’s your fault for not being able to keep up with it. You try and put effort in, but the same patterns keep repeating and you find yourself again demoralized, hurt, and confused. Why can’t you get it right? The good news is that there’s nothing wrong with you. These are normal reactions to the way things are. In the therapy room, we can slow things down to be with the stress and overwhelm, the hurt and confusion. We can bring compassion and validation to the tender areas that need healing and rest.
Being a human is difficult. Life is stressful and overwhelming. Things just don’t seem to make sense. And sometimes it feels like it’s your fault for not being able to keep up with it. You try and put effort in, but the same patterns keep repeating and you find yourself again demoralized, hurt, and confused. Why can’t you get it right? The good news is that there’s nothing wrong with you. These are normal reactions to the way things are. In the therapy room, we can slow things down to be with the stress and overwhelm, the hurt and confusion. We can bring compassion and validation to the tender areas that need healing and rest.
Elizabeth Tedeschi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Collingswood, NJ 08108 (Online Only)
Far too often we are weighed down by heavy emotions; intrusive thoughts and conditioned patterns. Through my varied experience I have been able to witness firsthand--that even in the most dire circumstances positive change is possible. My philosophy is to provide you with patience; positivity and pragmatism while varying the therapeutic approach to fit your current needs. To foster motivation and facilitate insight, I utilize a combination of strength-based techniques. I also believe in the significance of incorporating your interests and creativity (e.g. art, music, theatre and humor) into sessions.
Far too often we are weighed down by heavy emotions; intrusive thoughts and conditioned patterns. Through my varied experience I have been able to witness firsthand--that even in the most dire circumstances positive change is possible. My philosophy is to provide you with patience; positivity and pragmatism while varying the therapeutic approach to fit your current needs. To foster motivation and facilitate insight, I utilize a combination of strength-based techniques. I also believe in the significance of incorporating your interests and creativity (e.g. art, music, theatre and humor) into sessions.
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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.