Grief Therapists in Lanoka Harbor, NJ
Kari Marie Heinze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults in a variety of clinical settings and have an extensive knowledge of mental and emotional health, loss/ grief, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
“Life is full of ups and downs. The trick is to enjoy the ups and have courage during the downs.” Throughout our life, each of us will experience stress, trauma, or a crisis that can trigger overwhelming emotions, making us feel out of control. Even exciting occasions such as marriage, a new career, or the birth of a child, come with change and can make us feel anxious and unsure in a way we have never felt before. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients cope with and navigate these changes.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults in a variety of clinical settings and have an extensive knowledge of mental and emotional health, loss/ grief, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
“Life is full of ups and downs. The trick is to enjoy the ups and have courage during the downs.” Throughout our life, each of us will experience stress, trauma, or a crisis that can trigger overwhelming emotions, making us feel out of control. Even exciting occasions such as marriage, a new career, or the birth of a child, come with change and can make us feel anxious and unsure in a way we have never felt before. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients cope with and navigate these changes.
Lauren Luppino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 (Online Only)
Welcome to a space where your emotional well-being is the priority.
Welcome to a space where your emotional well-being is the priority.
Kathleen Buzzone Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” My therapeutic approach is client-centered, focusing on strengths and empowerment. I believe every person is unique, possessing their own special gifts and strengths to be drawn upon in their personal goals for change and growth. My goal is to assist individuals to address the complex and painful challenges they are facing with the realization that no situation is too difficult, nor any unhappiness too great to overcome. Focus is placed on the ability to view stumbling blocks of life as building blocks of character and strength.
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” My therapeutic approach is client-centered, focusing on strengths and empowerment. I believe every person is unique, possessing their own special gifts and strengths to be drawn upon in their personal goals for change and growth. My goal is to assist individuals to address the complex and painful challenges they are facing with the realization that no situation is too difficult, nor any unhappiness too great to overcome. Focus is placed on the ability to view stumbling blocks of life as building blocks of character and strength.
Hannah Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
I specialize in couples and families, postpartum anxiety and depression, early adulthood with a focus on college and career, and individuals centering on trauma-focused care to reconnect the mind and body. I believe in assisting my clients in recognizing their strengths and to help them discover new strengths and ideas so they can reach their goals. With an emphasis on the power of the therapeutic relationship that honors the space required for healing, feeling, and for real growth to occur. I utilizes a broad range of therapies, including DBT, solution-focused, and person- centered.
I specialize in couples and families, postpartum anxiety and depression, early adulthood with a focus on college and career, and individuals centering on trauma-focused care to reconnect the mind and body. I believe in assisting my clients in recognizing their strengths and to help them discover new strengths and ideas so they can reach their goals. With an emphasis on the power of the therapeutic relationship that honors the space required for healing, feeling, and for real growth to occur. I utilizes a broad range of therapies, including DBT, solution-focused, and person- centered.
Marilyn Gresh MSW, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
Our emotional well-being is integral to our physical health. Individual or family therapy can enhance our ability to manage life's stressors, such as sudden or chronic illness, family conflicts, financial strain, or interpersonal problems, which can lead to anxiety, depression and physical maladies. Therapy is beneficial to people who struggle with a mental illness, such as clinical depression or bipolar disorder. Enhancing insight into our problems, along with the development of healthy coping skills is empowering, and can often mean the difference between facing each day with confidence or avoidance of living the best life possible.
Our emotional well-being is integral to our physical health. Individual or family therapy can enhance our ability to manage life's stressors, such as sudden or chronic illness, family conflicts, financial strain, or interpersonal problems, which can lead to anxiety, depression and physical maladies. Therapy is beneficial to people who struggle with a mental illness, such as clinical depression or bipolar disorder. Enhancing insight into our problems, along with the development of healthy coping skills is empowering, and can often mean the difference between facing each day with confidence or avoidance of living the best life possible.
Lori Ann Roland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
Emotional health is everything; it affects our daily lives- from how we interact with loved ones to how we perform at work and school. As a Licensed Professional Counselor/Addictions Counselor with 20+ years in clinical and school settings, I am trained to help. I work with adults, adolescents and couples seeking support with anxiety, depression, addictions, narcissistic abuse recovery and life transitions. I am trained in EMDR and use it to work with survivors of trauma & PTSD. My goal in working with clients is providing solution-focused therapy while remaining mindful of each individual's needs to help them feel their best.
Emotional health is everything; it affects our daily lives- from how we interact with loved ones to how we perform at work and school. As a Licensed Professional Counselor/Addictions Counselor with 20+ years in clinical and school settings, I am trained to help. I work with adults, adolescents and couples seeking support with anxiety, depression, addictions, narcissistic abuse recovery and life transitions. I am trained in EMDR and use it to work with survivors of trauma & PTSD. My goal in working with clients is providing solution-focused therapy while remaining mindful of each individual's needs to help them feel their best.
Rhonda Mathis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Rhonda Mathis, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Art Therapist with 14 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Kean University and my Master's degree from Caldwell University. My specialties include treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. My goal is for you to feel validated, accepted, and heard through our work together.
Hello! I'm Rhonda Mathis, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Art Therapist with 14 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Kean University and my Master's degree from Caldwell University. My specialties include treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. My goal is for you to feel validated, accepted, and heard through our work together.
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It was and still is, a very complex grief to feel.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with over 30 years of experience in the mental health and recovery fields. I have been in private practice for the last 20 years. I am clinically well rounded, nonjudgmental, and fairly soul-seasoned as a human being, myself. I find the majority of my clients to be very psychologically and spiritually heroic/ inspiring. Many of them teach me important things about my own inner life journey. I am also a multiple trauma survivor and have been clean and sober for the last 38 years. I also specialize with codependents/ACOAs.
It was and still is, a very complex grief to feel.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with over 30 years of experience in the mental health and recovery fields. I have been in private practice for the last 20 years. I am clinically well rounded, nonjudgmental, and fairly soul-seasoned as a human being, myself. I find the majority of my clients to be very psychologically and spiritually heroic/ inspiring. Many of them teach me important things about my own inner life journey. I am also a multiple trauma survivor and have been clean and sober for the last 38 years. I also specialize with codependents/ACOAs.
In my experience, the best way to address a problem is head-on. If we avoid the things, people, and places that are stressing us out we only prolong our feelings of anxiety and depression. I believe this policy sticks whether we are dealing with avoiding cleaning a messy house, walking on eggshells with a significant other, or feeling at a loss when your child just doesn't listen. My solution-focused approach to problem solving is ideal for assisting you in many of life's challenging moments.
In my experience, the best way to address a problem is head-on. If we avoid the things, people, and places that are stressing us out we only prolong our feelings of anxiety and depression. I believe this policy sticks whether we are dealing with avoiding cleaning a messy house, walking on eggshells with a significant other, or feeling at a loss when your child just doesn't listen. My solution-focused approach to problem solving is ideal for assisting you in many of life's challenging moments.
Luminous Journeys Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Forked River, NJ 08731
In addition to our specialties, we are experienced in helping clients navigate life changes and adjustments; grief; identity development; spiritual growth and awakening; integration work; and mood disorders.
At Luminous Journeys Counseling, both of our therapists have a warm, authentic, interactive, & trauma-sensitive therapeutic approach. Clients often share that the genuine conversations and empathic listening during sessions with us quickly helps them feel comfortable and safe to open up. We empower clients to connect with, explore, and understand the parts of themselves that may feel different ways about situations and relationships in their life. We specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma, LGBTQIA+ clients, & clients with challenges in relationships (whether with a partner, family, friends, coworkers, etc.).
In addition to our specialties, we are experienced in helping clients navigate life changes and adjustments; grief; identity development; spiritual growth and awakening; integration work; and mood disorders.
At Luminous Journeys Counseling, both of our therapists have a warm, authentic, interactive, & trauma-sensitive therapeutic approach. Clients often share that the genuine conversations and empathic listening during sessions with us quickly helps them feel comfortable and safe to open up. We empower clients to connect with, explore, and understand the parts of themselves that may feel different ways about situations and relationships in their life. We specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma, LGBTQIA+ clients, & clients with challenges in relationships (whether with a partner, family, friends, coworkers, etc.).
Anxiety And Self-Esteem Therapy With Gabriela Torres-Mendoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Forked River, NJ 08731
While working with clients I use an array of techniques including but not limited to: cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relational life therapy, attachment-based therapy, trauma informed therapy, and grief therapy.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should somehow feel better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life.
While working with clients I use an array of techniques including but not limited to: cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relational life therapy, attachment-based therapy, trauma informed therapy, and grief therapy.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should somehow feel better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life.
Cathleen Lawrence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forked River, NJ 08731
Waitlist for new clients
I treat adults and geriatrics suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, chronic pain, relationship issues, grief and loss.
Whether you already struggle with mental health symptoms or find yourself experiencing new feelings of anxiety, fear, depression or disconnect during this difficult time in our world, I can guide you in processing and gaining insight into troublesome thoughts, new sensations and range of emotions. I consider myself a client centered and relational therapist. I believe in the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship in a safe environment in order to achieve meaningful growth.
I treat adults and geriatrics suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, chronic pain, relationship issues, grief and loss.
Whether you already struggle with mental health symptoms or find yourself experiencing new feelings of anxiety, fear, depression or disconnect during this difficult time in our world, I can guide you in processing and gaining insight into troublesome thoughts, new sensations and range of emotions. I consider myself a client centered and relational therapist. I believe in the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship in a safe environment in order to achieve meaningful growth.
Haven Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Forked River, NJ 08731
Haven Behavioral Health has over 30 years experience in many specialties including, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, eating disorders, depression, ODD, OCD, post-partum depression, LGBTQ, parenting, marriage/couples therapy, trauma, sexual abuse, divorce, child counseling, ADD, anger management.
Are you looking for effective counseling services to empower you to strengthen your relationships and discover meaning, fulfillment, and hope in your life? Haven Behavioral Health is a private practice with over 30+ years experience and services children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Haven Behavioral Health is In Network with most Insurances and accepts Medicare. Services are offered in office at our location in Forked River, New Jersey or via Telehealth. Call now for a free 15-minute consultation 609-971-8989.
Haven Behavioral Health has over 30 years experience in many specialties including, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, eating disorders, depression, ODD, OCD, post-partum depression, LGBTQ, parenting, marriage/couples therapy, trauma, sexual abuse, divorce, child counseling, ADD, anger management.
Are you looking for effective counseling services to empower you to strengthen your relationships and discover meaning, fulfillment, and hope in your life? Haven Behavioral Health is a private practice with over 30+ years experience and services children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Haven Behavioral Health is In Network with most Insurances and accepts Medicare. Services are offered in office at our location in Forked River, New Jersey or via Telehealth. Call now for a free 15-minute consultation 609-971-8989.
Inner Strength Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forked River, NJ 08731
Making change is a big part of counseling. In order to make change there needs to be motivation and with that motivation comes strength. Whether a client is experiencing anxiety, depression, abuse, crisis, conflict, behavioral issues, substance use, etc., it is important to find the inner strength each person has and use that to their advantage. Let our team help you find your inner strength! We have therapists on staff trained in EMDR and Sand Tray Therapy.
Making change is a big part of counseling. In order to make change there needs to be motivation and with that motivation comes strength. Whether a client is experiencing anxiety, depression, abuse, crisis, conflict, behavioral issues, substance use, etc., it is important to find the inner strength each person has and use that to their advantage. Let our team help you find your inner strength! We have therapists on staff trained in EMDR and Sand Tray Therapy.
Are you experiencing anxiety? Overwhelm? Navigating life's transitions? I can help! I have 25+ years working with adults, children & teens in a safe & supportive environment. I specialize in Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, OCD, & more. I'm certified in Neurofeedback, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, and SandPlay Therapy. I use a holistic multi-modality approach to treatment so you can make positive, sustainable changes in your life, with a strong focus on the mind-body connection. I can weave energy psychology and sound healing into our sessions to address even deeper layers of the mind and body. NJ & NY Licensed
Are you experiencing anxiety? Overwhelm? Navigating life's transitions? I can help! I have 25+ years working with adults, children & teens in a safe & supportive environment. I specialize in Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, OCD, & more. I'm certified in Neurofeedback, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, and SandPlay Therapy. I use a holistic multi-modality approach to treatment so you can make positive, sustainable changes in your life, with a strong focus on the mind-body connection. I can weave energy psychology and sound healing into our sessions to address even deeper layers of the mind and body. NJ & NY Licensed
Christine Leotta Selby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forked River, NJ 08731
Everyone deserves to be seen and heard for who they truly are. Sometimes, due to life experiences and events, we lose track of who we are. We are left feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, sad, lost, angry, and not ourselves. Let's work together and explore all the possibilities your life has to offer you.
Everyone deserves to be seen and heard for who they truly are. Sometimes, due to life experiences and events, we lose track of who we are. We are left feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, sad, lost, angry, and not ourselves. Let's work together and explore all the possibilities your life has to offer you.
I provide a safe environment where each person is treated with dignity and respect. I give both empathy and empowerment. I see each person as a storyteller and I bring my nonjudgmental open mind to witness their story. I aim to provide the best clinical care tailored to each person. I truly believe that each person will get the results based on the work they put in. I come ready to work with my tools to be used at their disposal.
I provide a safe environment where each person is treated with dignity and respect. I give both empathy and empowerment. I see each person as a storyteller and I bring my nonjudgmental open mind to witness their story. I aim to provide the best clinical care tailored to each person. I truly believe that each person will get the results based on the work they put in. I come ready to work with my tools to be used at their disposal.
Sarah Tuzeneu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forked River, NJ 08731
I am a LCSW with over 10 years of experience in the field. My private practice was formed under the simple concept that our experiences are unique & individual & our experience with therapy should also mirror that. I built my practice under the same values of my sessions; with integrity,compassion & a little bit of humor. These qualities, in my view, are essential to building lasting, therapeutic relationships. As your therapist, I will utilize evidenced based treatments that are tailored to you. I will be there to work alongside of you, to provide you with direct, yet supportive feedback help guide you to achieve your goals.
I am a LCSW with over 10 years of experience in the field. My private practice was formed under the simple concept that our experiences are unique & individual & our experience with therapy should also mirror that. I built my practice under the same values of my sessions; with integrity,compassion & a little bit of humor. These qualities, in my view, are essential to building lasting, therapeutic relationships. As your therapist, I will utilize evidenced based treatments that are tailored to you. I will be there to work alongside of you, to provide you with direct, yet supportive feedback help guide you to achieve your goals.
Kristina Chocolate
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Forked River, NJ 08731
No matter what situation brought you to seeking therapy, know that it is a brave and courageous decision. You may be longing to find hope, healing, and purpose in the midst of difficult circumstances, and intense emotional experiences. I believe in cultivating a positive relationship based on trust, empathy, safety, and warmth. My goal is to create a non-judgmental environment that supports growth and development of insight.
No matter what situation brought you to seeking therapy, know that it is a brave and courageous decision. You may be longing to find hope, healing, and purpose in the midst of difficult circumstances, and intense emotional experiences. I believe in cultivating a positive relationship based on trust, empathy, safety, and warmth. My goal is to create a non-judgmental environment that supports growth and development of insight.
Cheryl A. Lemanski, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forked River, NJ 08731
I have experience helping emergency service workers and their families as well as children, adolescents and adults discover hope and achieve their goals. Support, encouragement, feedback and off hours availability as well as an eclectic style of counseling is what I offer. We may laugh together and we may cry together. Together we will work hard to reach your goals. "Symptoms are opportunities to examines one's life, to reconsider one's values and habits, to re-evaluate one's personality and relationships, to expand awareness, and to change." L. Hammer MD
I have experience helping emergency service workers and their families as well as children, adolescents and adults discover hope and achieve their goals. Support, encouragement, feedback and off hours availability as well as an eclectic style of counseling is what I offer. We may laugh together and we may cry together. Together we will work hard to reach your goals. "Symptoms are opportunities to examines one's life, to reconsider one's values and habits, to re-evaluate one's personality and relationships, to expand awareness, and to change." L. Hammer MD
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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.