Grief Therapists in Rutherford, NJ
I start from the belief that people are resilient, that we can navigate our challenges, and that we can, in time, integrate trauma and grief.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you are in a crisis, confronting a life transition (divorce, retirement, death, illness, empty nest, new relationship), having difficulty coping with work stress, using/abusing substances, or "feeling stuck" and unable to make positive life changes. I believe that most of us have blind spots - emotional patterns or behaviors that can get in the way of our healing or fully exploring life’s challenges and opportunities. My role is to provide clinical insight and guidance that is collaborative and respectful, supporting your unique journey toward recovery and growth.
I start from the belief that people are resilient, that we can navigate our challenges, and that we can, in time, integrate trauma and grief.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you are in a crisis, confronting a life transition (divorce, retirement, death, illness, empty nest, new relationship), having difficulty coping with work stress, using/abusing substances, or "feeling stuck" and unable to make positive life changes. I believe that most of us have blind spots - emotional patterns or behaviors that can get in the way of our healing or fully exploring life’s challenges and opportunities. My role is to provide clinical insight and guidance that is collaborative and respectful, supporting your unique journey toward recovery and growth.
Alan Chirino
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, CGCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rutherford, NJ 07070
My goal is to help you feel like you can continue your life, growing and thriving, while carrying the memory of your loss in a healthy and functional way.
Are you finding it hard to get through life after a loss? Does remembering your loss cause a complete mood shift that lasts for most of your day or keeps you from getting things done? Do you feel like you still need to continue healing after a loss or that you’re having trouble grieving? I help people make sense of their grief, heal the potential traumas and emotional wounds associated with their loss, and aid in transforming and redefining their future.
My goal is to help you feel like you can continue your life, growing and thriving, while carrying the memory of your loss in a healthy and functional way.
Are you finding it hard to get through life after a loss? Does remembering your loss cause a complete mood shift that lasts for most of your day or keeps you from getting things done? Do you feel like you still need to continue healing after a loss or that you’re having trouble grieving? I help people make sense of their grief, heal the potential traumas and emotional wounds associated with their loss, and aid in transforming and redefining their future.
Kristin Justice
Counselor, MA, MS, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rutherford, NJ 07070 (Online Only)
I am specifically trained to work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, burnout, & career transitions.
Looking for relief from stress, anxiety or depression? I'm here for you! Using a blend of acceptance therapy & person centered therapy, our work together will focus on your unique journey towards self-discovery and inner peace. Whether you have clear objectives or just an idea of the emotional state you wish to achieve by the end of our sessions, I am here to help. With support, you can overcome these challenges & lead a more fulfilling life. I'm not the kind of therapist who merely listens and nods. Instead, I believe in a collaborative process where we work together to achieve your mental health goals.
I am specifically trained to work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, burnout, & career transitions.
Looking for relief from stress, anxiety or depression? I'm here for you! Using a blend of acceptance therapy & person centered therapy, our work together will focus on your unique journey towards self-discovery and inner peace. Whether you have clear objectives or just an idea of the emotional state you wish to achieve by the end of our sessions, I am here to help. With support, you can overcome these challenges & lead a more fulfilling life. I'm not the kind of therapist who merely listens and nods. Instead, I believe in a collaborative process where we work together to achieve your mental health goals.
Alyssa Musse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Rutherford, NJ 07070 (Online Only)
I am particularly passionate about perinatal mental health, including pregnancy/infant loss, infertility, postpartum, and adjustment to parenthood.
While each of our lives include their fair share of ups and downs, sometimes we need support to help us navigate what's going on. Life can be very stressful and it is normal to seek guidance when we need it. Whether you're dealing with general feelings of unhappiness, depression, anxiety, anger, resentment, low self-esteem, or experiencing challenging reactions to relationship issues, life transitions, grief, or trauma, I am here to help you on your path to healing. While I am located in New Jersey, I also maintain clinical licensure in Washington, DC and am certified to provide teletherapy in Florida and Vermont.
I am particularly passionate about perinatal mental health, including pregnancy/infant loss, infertility, postpartum, and adjustment to parenthood.
While each of our lives include their fair share of ups and downs, sometimes we need support to help us navigate what's going on. Life can be very stressful and it is normal to seek guidance when we need it. Whether you're dealing with general feelings of unhappiness, depression, anxiety, anger, resentment, low self-esteem, or experiencing challenging reactions to relationship issues, life transitions, grief, or trauma, I am here to help you on your path to healing. While I am located in New Jersey, I also maintain clinical licensure in Washington, DC and am certified to provide teletherapy in Florida and Vermont.
Since I have a background in hospice social work, my sub-specialty is in providing support for all ages coping with issues surrounding death and dying.
Seeking therapy for your child can be overwhelming and is important to work with a therapist who is collaborative and consistently available to parents. I specialize in play therapy with young children and psychotherapy for teens and I work with youngsters coping with chronic medical illness. My approach is creative, warm and accessible to all family members and I utilize a variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral strategies, art therapy, sand play therapy and group counseling. I assist parents in becoming "on the same page" regarding their children and I help caregivers to review their own parenting styles.
Since I have a background in hospice social work, my sub-specialty is in providing support for all ages coping with issues surrounding death and dying.
Seeking therapy for your child can be overwhelming and is important to work with a therapist who is collaborative and consistently available to parents. I specialize in play therapy with young children and psychotherapy for teens and I work with youngsters coping with chronic medical illness. My approach is creative, warm and accessible to all family members and I utilize a variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral strategies, art therapy, sand play therapy and group counseling. I assist parents in becoming "on the same page" regarding their children and I help caregivers to review their own parenting styles.
Doris E Ruiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rutherford, NJ 07070 (Online Only)
I take an integrative and relational approach to my practice and offer a safe space for exploring life changes, including grief and loss, anxiety, stress, workplace issues, trauma and depression.
My name is Doris I 'am licensed clinical social worker with 20 years clinical experience. I’m also an Afghanistan Veteran who directed a combat stress control facility as a deployed provider . I’m trained psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and mind-body approaches to healing, I am able to be flexible in my approached to working with you and offer you the most effective treatments available.
I take an integrative and relational approach to my practice and offer a safe space for exploring life changes, including grief and loss, anxiety, stress, workplace issues, trauma and depression.
My name is Doris I 'am licensed clinical social worker with 20 years clinical experience. I’m also an Afghanistan Veteran who directed a combat stress control facility as a deployed provider . I’m trained psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and mind-body approaches to healing, I am able to be flexible in my approached to working with you and offer you the most effective treatments available.
For more than 25 years, I have worked with children, teens, and adults coping with a variety of problems and situations. Through therapy, I believe that people can develop greater insight and more adaptive, life-affirming ways of coping with their unique difficulties and circumstances. I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, health problems, loss, grief, and relationship/family/parenting issues. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University in New York City.
For more than 25 years, I have worked with children, teens, and adults coping with a variety of problems and situations. Through therapy, I believe that people can develop greater insight and more adaptive, life-affirming ways of coping with their unique difficulties and circumstances. I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, health problems, loss, grief, and relationship/family/parenting issues. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University in New York City.
Veronica Cruz-Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rutherford, NJ 07070 (Online Only)
You can expect to walk away from our sessions feeling heard, supported, validated, & gently pushed to see & try out new possibilities to move you towards your goals. Together we will highlight your progress & problem-solve areas where improvement is needed. Everyone deserves an opportunity at healing and that's why I strive to turn hurt into hope.
You can expect to walk away from our sessions feeling heard, supported, validated, & gently pushed to see & try out new possibilities to move you towards your goals. Together we will highlight your progress & problem-solve areas where improvement is needed. Everyone deserves an opportunity at healing and that's why I strive to turn hurt into hope.
Jamielee Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Rutherford, NJ 07070
In my practice, I see the normal, everyday person who needs help managing their emotions and behaviors. We make mistakes and life can be confusing. I’m here to help with that. I am a warm, caring, compassionate professional with a special interest in working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. I am dedicated to helping individuals find their strengths, accept their flaws, and motivate themselves to make positive changes in their lives. I help people make goals, motivate themselves to change, and find ways to implement strategies to make those adjustments in their lives.
In my practice, I see the normal, everyday person who needs help managing their emotions and behaviors. We make mistakes and life can be confusing. I’m here to help with that. I am a warm, caring, compassionate professional with a special interest in working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. I am dedicated to helping individuals find their strengths, accept their flaws, and motivate themselves to make positive changes in their lives. I help people make goals, motivate themselves to change, and find ways to implement strategies to make those adjustments in their lives.
Welcome! Whether you are an individual dealing with anxiety, depression, or any other form of inner distress, or a couple trying to create a greater sense of connection and minimize negativity, or a family struggling with parenting or getting along, we will work together to achieve a place of contentedness, nurturing growth, true friendship and love.
Welcome! Whether you are an individual dealing with anxiety, depression, or any other form of inner distress, or a couple trying to create a greater sense of connection and minimize negativity, or a family struggling with parenting or getting along, we will work together to achieve a place of contentedness, nurturing growth, true friendship and love.
I use integrated techniques that combine EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Hypnotherapy (Hypnosis), Attachment-based and Trauma-informed therapy. I help people manage and improve their lives burdened by painful life events & triggers stemming from Developmental Trauma and Attachment Ruptures. The goal is to learn how to minimize maladaptive reactions to triggers and better manage stressful situations. The way we get there is by integrating our body, mind, and spirit.
I use integrated techniques that combine EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Hypnotherapy (Hypnosis), Attachment-based and Trauma-informed therapy. I help people manage and improve their lives burdened by painful life events & triggers stemming from Developmental Trauma and Attachment Ruptures. The goal is to learn how to minimize maladaptive reactions to triggers and better manage stressful situations. The way we get there is by integrating our body, mind, and spirit.
Kristen Plake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rutherford, NJ 07070 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing difficulty focusing due to racing thoughts? Do you have trouble sleeping or feel like you're sleeping too much? Do you feel anxious, on edge or find yourself dissociating via social media? If you're at the point in your life where you're looking for a change and need some support and guidance through this next stage, then seeking therapy was the right choice. Often times I work with people struggling with past or recent trauma's. I also work with individuals struggling with challenging feelings. Whatever brought you here, we will collaborate and find a way to bring you peace.
Are you experiencing difficulty focusing due to racing thoughts? Do you have trouble sleeping or feel like you're sleeping too much? Do you feel anxious, on edge or find yourself dissociating via social media? If you're at the point in your life where you're looking for a change and need some support and guidance through this next stage, then seeking therapy was the right choice. Often times I work with people struggling with past or recent trauma's. I also work with individuals struggling with challenging feelings. Whatever brought you here, we will collaborate and find a way to bring you peace.
Mounika Ethanasioss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rutherford, NJ 07070 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients” “It’s during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light”- Aristotle Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt or shame? Now is the time to seek help. Taking care of your mental health is as equally important as your physical health. I will support you to feel whole again and provide you with a safe environment to share and be heard. I have worked with many clients on different issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues and much more. I believe that we are all capable of changing our lives to the better.
Accepting New Clients” “It’s during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light”- Aristotle Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt or shame? Now is the time to seek help. Taking care of your mental health is as equally important as your physical health. I will support you to feel whole again and provide you with a safe environment to share and be heard. I have worked with many clients on different issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues and much more. I believe that we are all capable of changing our lives to the better.
Are you feeling tired, emotionally drained,or struggle to get out of bed? Do you experience painful emotions including anger, resentment, or shame? Are you repeating the cycle of unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Does your child or teenager seem sad, anxious, or irritable? My name is Barbara Samaan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults and working with individuals, couples, and families. Areas of expertise include: working with individuals with chronic illnesses, disability, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, faith based counseling, and trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Are you feeling tired, emotionally drained,or struggle to get out of bed? Do you experience painful emotions including anger, resentment, or shame? Are you repeating the cycle of unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Does your child or teenager seem sad, anxious, or irritable? My name is Barbara Samaan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults and working with individuals, couples, and families. Areas of expertise include: working with individuals with chronic illnesses, disability, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, faith based counseling, and trauma, abuse, and neglect.
The focus of this practice is Positive Personal Transformation. I strive to help every client find his or her own personal sense of Happiness and Well-being. I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years and teaching counseling for over 15 years at New Jersey City University. Mental Health is not just an absence of sadness or anxiety. The type of mental health we will work on is a real motivation and enthusiasm for life. Together, let's start creating the life that you want to live.
The focus of this practice is Positive Personal Transformation. I strive to help every client find his or her own personal sense of Happiness and Well-being. I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years and teaching counseling for over 15 years at New Jersey City University. Mental Health is not just an absence of sadness or anxiety. The type of mental health we will work on is a real motivation and enthusiasm for life. Together, let's start creating the life that you want to live.
Dawn Lepore-Doyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Rutherford, NJ 07070
I am a highly experienced, understanding and warm therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. I received my degree from Columbia University and have diverse experience in many areas including anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, women's and family issues as well as problems unique to law enforcement officials.
I am a highly experienced, understanding and warm therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. I received my degree from Columbia University and have diverse experience in many areas including anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, women's and family issues as well as problems unique to law enforcement officials.
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies from Stockton University in 2016; however, after working at my University’s counseling center for four years, I decided to follow my passion for the helping professions and pursue a career as a therapist. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling with a concentration in clinical mental health from Montclair State University in 2019, and became licensed as an Associate Counselor in the state of New Jersey shortly after.
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies from Stockton University in 2016; however, after working at my University’s counseling center for four years, I decided to follow my passion for the helping professions and pursue a career as a therapist. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling with a concentration in clinical mental health from Montclair State University in 2019, and became licensed as an Associate Counselor in the state of New Jersey shortly after.
Education and experience: I received my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from William Paterson University. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. My experience has allowed me to work with diverse populations of various ages with different issues. These include anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, parenting, sexual abuse, and assertiveness. My therapeutic treatment approaches include Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Play Therapy in individual and group settings.
Education and experience: I received my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from William Paterson University. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. My experience has allowed me to work with diverse populations of various ages with different issues. These include anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, parenting, sexual abuse, and assertiveness. My therapeutic treatment approaches include Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Play Therapy in individual and group settings.
Amina Ellrott is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is board certified and has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from Montclair State University with a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Amina also has a masters degree in School Psychology from Rowan University. Amina believes that the counselor-client relationship is the cornerstone to treatment success. She takes the time to learn about clients from each of their unique experiences with the understanding that it is critical to recognize how their identities have shaped the way they see the world.
Amina Ellrott is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is board certified and has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from Montclair State University with a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Amina also has a masters degree in School Psychology from Rowan University. Amina believes that the counselor-client relationship is the cornerstone to treatment success. She takes the time to learn about clients from each of their unique experiences with the understanding that it is critical to recognize how their identities have shaped the way they see the world.
Jennifer Brea
Counselor, LPC, NCC, EdS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rutherford, NJ 07070
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Seeking counseling therapy takes courage, willingness to invite change, exploring difficulties, and learning new strategies. We will work together to learn healthy coping skills, to assist you in navigating challenges faced throughout life's journey. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, thoughts of self-doubt, negative beliefs, or a sense of hopelessness, counseling therapy will provide a safe space to talk. My goal is to ensure you feel safe, supported, and empowered to manage whatever comes your way.
Seeking counseling therapy takes courage, willingness to invite change, exploring difficulties, and learning new strategies. We will work together to learn healthy coping skills, to assist you in navigating challenges faced throughout life's journey. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, thoughts of self-doubt, negative beliefs, or a sense of hopelessness, counseling therapy will provide a safe space to talk. My goal is to ensure you feel safe, supported, and empowered to manage whatever comes your way.
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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.