Grief Therapists in Whippany, NJ
starting/ending college/careers, transgender/sexuality, marriage/divorce, grief/ loss, chronic pain/illness, eating issues).
I believe that my work for 35+ years with so many different people has helped me to continuously evolve into a more fluid and compassionate healer. I use my mind, heart, intuition and experience to help decrease the emotional distress in those seeking my help. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or emotional overwhelm, I will do my best to help you to grow into the best version of yourself. I continue to learn the most effective ways to help those w grief , trauma, gender dysphoria, etc. I work closely with people to create a therapeutic environment that fosters growth, safety, patience and mutual trust.
starting/ending college/careers, transgender/sexuality, marriage/divorce, grief/ loss, chronic pain/illness, eating issues).
I believe that my work for 35+ years with so many different people has helped me to continuously evolve into a more fluid and compassionate healer. I use my mind, heart, intuition and experience to help decrease the emotional distress in those seeking my help. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or emotional overwhelm, I will do my best to help you to grow into the best version of yourself. I continue to learn the most effective ways to help those w grief , trauma, gender dysphoria, etc. I work closely with people to create a therapeutic environment that fosters growth, safety, patience and mutual trust.
Kathleen Dennis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, MAC, SAP, ACS
Verified Verified
Whippany, NJ 07981
My areas of specialty include addiction and recovery, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, other mental health issues, and general life challenges, as well as specialized training for first responders and military peronnel.
Living "life on life's terms" is not always so easy. Sometimes it demands changes that are hard to figure out and maneuver ...that's where counseling can help. I'm a master’s level clinician with a degree in Counseling and more than 25 years’ experience working with adults. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Grief Educator. I work from a person-centered approach, meeting each individual where they are. I'm dedicated to hearing client’s stories, helping them heal, and finding ways to live a more fulfilling life.
My areas of specialty include addiction and recovery, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, other mental health issues, and general life challenges, as well as specialized training for first responders and military peronnel.
Living "life on life's terms" is not always so easy. Sometimes it demands changes that are hard to figure out and maneuver ...that's where counseling can help. I'm a master’s level clinician with a degree in Counseling and more than 25 years’ experience working with adults. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Grief Educator. I work from a person-centered approach, meeting each individual where they are. I'm dedicated to hearing client’s stories, helping them heal, and finding ways to live a more fulfilling life.
I help clients address feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and loss; to better manage stress, achieve work-life balance, and examine substance use.
Do your thoughts and feelings seem like they get the best of you or take you away from what you want to be doing in life? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals and couples to learn and practice strategies to address these difficult thoughts and feelings and do the things that matter to them. I help clients develop healthy responses to thoughts and feelings through using tools to address discomfort and pain while also clarifying what matters and finding ways to do things that lead towards a meaningful life.
I help clients address feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and loss; to better manage stress, achieve work-life balance, and examine substance use.
Do your thoughts and feelings seem like they get the best of you or take you away from what you want to be doing in life? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals and couples to learn and practice strategies to address these difficult thoughts and feelings and do the things that matter to them. I help clients develop healthy responses to thoughts and feelings through using tools to address discomfort and pain while also clarifying what matters and finding ways to do things that lead towards a meaningful life.
Aspire Within Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whippany, NJ 07981
Hello and welcome! I know sometimes reaching out for support can be challenging or scary, unsure of what to expect, but we are here to walk with you through the journey. We believe it is important to meet you where you are at and provide you with the support, empathy, and compassion needed to help you reach your goals. Each client is different and thus it is important that each session be tailored to specific needs so that he/she can feel comfortable and work towards understanding himself/herself today in order to reach a brighter future tomorrow.
Hello and welcome! I know sometimes reaching out for support can be challenging or scary, unsure of what to expect, but we are here to walk with you through the journey. We believe it is important to meet you where you are at and provide you with the support, empathy, and compassion needed to help you reach your goals. Each client is different and thus it is important that each session be tailored to specific needs so that he/she can feel comfortable and work towards understanding himself/herself today in order to reach a brighter future tomorrow.
Christina Cassidy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Whippany, NJ 07981 (Online Only)
Hi there! Asking for help can sometimes be the most difficult part. I'm so happy that you are exploring the idea of counseling. No matter what phase of life we are in, we all need support, and aren’t meant to take this journey alone. Worry, fear, panic, difficult thoughts, sadness, feeling “stuck”, or emptiness can affect us all in different seasons of our lives. While inner suffering is painful, my job as a therapist is to show you how to use your inner resources to achieve your optimal mental health.
Hi there! Asking for help can sometimes be the most difficult part. I'm so happy that you are exploring the idea of counseling. No matter what phase of life we are in, we all need support, and aren’t meant to take this journey alone. Worry, fear, panic, difficult thoughts, sadness, feeling “stuck”, or emptiness can affect us all in different seasons of our lives. While inner suffering is painful, my job as a therapist is to show you how to use your inner resources to achieve your optimal mental health.
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Kathleen Azzaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, NJ 07940
I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Grief Counseling Specialist.
My professional experience over the last three decades consists of working in a variety of settings including College Counseling & Psychological Service, Emergency Room Crisis Intervention Counselor, Partial Care Programs, Community Mental Health Center, and Counseling Center for Pregnant Teens. For the past 23 years, I have counseled a diverse population of college students who have struggled with PTSD, Social and General Anxiety, Relationships, Depression, Trauma, Grief/ loss, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders and Life Transitions providing a collaborative relationship in a safe, open and nonjudgmental atmosphere.
I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Grief Counseling Specialist.
My professional experience over the last three decades consists of working in a variety of settings including College Counseling & Psychological Service, Emergency Room Crisis Intervention Counselor, Partial Care Programs, Community Mental Health Center, and Counseling Center for Pregnant Teens. For the past 23 years, I have counseled a diverse population of college students who have struggled with PTSD, Social and General Anxiety, Relationships, Depression, Trauma, Grief/ loss, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders and Life Transitions providing a collaborative relationship in a safe, open and nonjudgmental atmosphere.
Judith Zucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, NJ 07940
I offer individual and family counseling, as well as bereavement groups because you shouldn't have to suffer in solitude.
When you lose a loved one, it feels like you've lost everything. The world as you once knew it has completely changed, and while everyone else is going about their daily lives, you don't see the point of anything anymore. Even in a room filled with people, you've never felt more alone than you do now. People don't know what to say so they're left with, "I'm sorry for your loss," which is meaningless to you. No one understands the depth of your grief, and you wonder if you'll feel this way forever.
I offer individual and family counseling, as well as bereavement groups because you shouldn't have to suffer in solitude.
When you lose a loved one, it feels like you've lost everything. The world as you once knew it has completely changed, and while everyone else is going about their daily lives, you don't see the point of anything anymore. Even in a room filled with people, you've never felt more alone than you do now. People don't know what to say so they're left with, "I'm sorry for your loss," which is meaningless to you. No one understands the depth of your grief, and you wonder if you'll feel this way forever.
Jamie Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07961 (Online Only)
I believe it's important for us to talk about your grief, health, or caregiving stressors because it can be so overwhelming & confusing of where to start dealing with all of it.
Are you a young adult or adult that has lost a loved one and is experiencing grief? Or are you being impacted by cancer or a chronic illness, either yourself or someone you are caring for? If so, these drastic changes in your life can cause feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Having someone to talk to outside of your friends and family is so important during these difficult times. A therapist can be there as an extra ear when you need someone to talk to understand this difficult life change and to provide the coping skills that you need during these times to help you move forward is so important.
I believe it's important for us to talk about your grief, health, or caregiving stressors because it can be so overwhelming & confusing of where to start dealing with all of it.
Are you a young adult or adult that has lost a loved one and is experiencing grief? Or are you being impacted by cancer or a chronic illness, either yourself or someone you are caring for? If so, these drastic changes in your life can cause feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Having someone to talk to outside of your friends and family is so important during these difficult times. A therapist can be there as an extra ear when you need someone to talk to understand this difficult life change and to provide the coping skills that you need during these times to help you move forward is so important.
Mary Kate Palomino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Florham Park, NJ 07932
Waitlist for new clients
I have a background in medical social work, geriatric support, crisis intervention, caregiver support, grief counseling, and bereavement.
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”- Maya Angelou
I have a background in medical social work, geriatric support, crisis intervention, caregiver support, grief counseling, and bereavement.
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”- Maya Angelou
EH Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florham Park, NJ 07932
I am a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders in young adult, adult and aging populations. I have a certificate in aging as well as training in loss and bereavement.
I am a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders in young adult, adult and aging populations. I have a certificate in aging as well as training in loss and bereavement.
Linda Sotnick, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Florham Park, NJ 07932
I recognize and am deeply respectful of the courage it takes to reach out for help. I believe each client has unique strengths and work with you to discover and enhance these as we explore, modify, and resolve troublesome areas. My training and style combine cognitive, behavioral and psychodynamic techniques. I am dedicated to combining my experience, skills,and compassion to help you develop the specific tools you need. My clients are adults and teens who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, postpartum struggles, and the psychological struggles and complications that come with chronic physical illness or having a chronically ill family member.
I recognize and am deeply respectful of the courage it takes to reach out for help. I believe each client has unique strengths and work with you to discover and enhance these as we explore, modify, and resolve troublesome areas. My training and style combine cognitive, behavioral and psychodynamic techniques. I am dedicated to combining my experience, skills,and compassion to help you develop the specific tools you need. My clients are adults and teens who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, postpartum struggles, and the psychological struggles and complications that come with chronic physical illness or having a chronically ill family member.
Alexis V. Irene
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florham Park, NJ 07932
I also work with adolescents with school-related struggles and I have experience working with anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, and self-esteem building.
Hello! Thank you for clicking on my page. I describe myself as a warm and nurturing therapist and pride myself on being a great advocate for my clients. I am a new mom, an NPE (found out through Ancestry DNA surprise), a high school counselor, and a former teacher. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults and focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship.
I also work with adolescents with school-related struggles and I have experience working with anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, and self-esteem building.
Hello! Thank you for clicking on my page. I describe myself as a warm and nurturing therapist and pride myself on being a great advocate for my clients. I am a new mom, an NPE (found out through Ancestry DNA surprise), a high school counselor, and a former teacher. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults and focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship.
Michele A. Sangiovanni
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, DRCC
Verified Verified
Florham Park, NJ 07932
I have witnessed people who were struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, loss, problems with relationships, work, school, & home make significant, positive gains and transform their lives.
Welcome! Finding the right therapist for you or your child can be a challenging endeavor. I would like you to know that I do my best to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere, and that I value working together as a team. Whether you are struggling with a specific problem, are tired of feeling a certain way, or if you are looking for extra support and guidance, I welcome the opportunity to help you with this process. I offer an individualized approach to highlight the strengths and meet the unique needs of each client.
I have witnessed people who were struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, loss, problems with relationships, work, school, & home make significant, positive gains and transform their lives.
Welcome! Finding the right therapist for you or your child can be a challenging endeavor. I would like you to know that I do my best to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere, and that I value working together as a team. Whether you are struggling with a specific problem, are tired of feeling a certain way, or if you are looking for extra support and guidance, I welcome the opportunity to help you with this process. I offer an individualized approach to highlight the strengths and meet the unique needs of each client.
Psychotherapy begins in many places -- a life crisis, the loss of a loved one, a restlessness to find a better expression of one's deeper self.
I have practiced psychotherapy since 1985 and it my privilege to be in a "people-helping" profession. I work with a rich diversity of individual people from all walks of life in the search for healing, wholeness and meaning in life.
Psychotherapy begins in many places -- a life crisis, the loss of a loved one, a restlessness to find a better expression of one's deeper self.
I have practiced psychotherapy since 1985 and it my privilege to be in a "people-helping" profession. I work with a rich diversity of individual people from all walks of life in the search for healing, wholeness and meaning in life.
Compassionate and Caring Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florham Park, NJ 07932
I have facilitated groups in topics such as: social skills, study skills, special education, coping skills, grief and loss, divorce, detoxification, rehabilitation, girls and women, boys and men, and transition.
I view counseling as a holistic and individual developmental process. Each individual that enters my office brings character and strengths as well as stressors and challenges. To me, it is important that together we build a trusting relationship that allows you to feel heard and validated. Having worked in both clinical and non-clinical settings, I have worked with a multitude of clients and have fostered a unique and special relationship with each, be-it child, adolescent or adult. Through our journey together, we will build upon the fundamentals of counseling: trust, communication, transparency and empowerment.
I have facilitated groups in topics such as: social skills, study skills, special education, coping skills, grief and loss, divorce, detoxification, rehabilitation, girls and women, boys and men, and transition.
I view counseling as a holistic and individual developmental process. Each individual that enters my office brings character and strengths as well as stressors and challenges. To me, it is important that together we build a trusting relationship that allows you to feel heard and validated. Having worked in both clinical and non-clinical settings, I have worked with a multitude of clients and have fostered a unique and special relationship with each, be-it child, adolescent or adult. Through our journey together, we will build upon the fundamentals of counseling: trust, communication, transparency and empowerment.
Connie Seligman, LCSW Internal Family Dynamics
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florham Park, NJ 07932
I help people feel better about themselves and gain clarity and mastery over their lives. YOU ARE NOT A DIAGNOSIS! Your life experiences created pain or distress. These may be: relationship difficulties, anxiety or depression, facing loss through divorce, death or illness, becoming mired in self-criticism or feeling paralyzed by fears of change. You may have experienced trauma that left marks on your system. You may NOT have experienced trauma but find yourself facing a sudden challenge (such as loss, illness, parenting difficulties, job stress, etc.) in your current life. You may be experiencing ongoing issues that leave you feeling unable to cope.
I help people feel better about themselves and gain clarity and mastery over their lives. YOU ARE NOT A DIAGNOSIS! Your life experiences created pain or distress. These may be: relationship difficulties, anxiety or depression, facing loss through divorce, death or illness, becoming mired in self-criticism or feeling paralyzed by fears of change. You may have experienced trauma that left marks on your system. You may NOT have experienced trauma but find yourself facing a sudden challenge (such as loss, illness, parenting difficulties, job stress, etc.) in your current life. You may be experiencing ongoing issues that leave you feeling unable to cope.
Ilissa Nico Cuccia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison, NJ 07940
With years of experience in helping adolescents, adults, and families, I have assisted clients in addressing issues ranging from trauma and grief to self- esteem and life transitions.
Welcome! Making the decision to enter therapy can be challenging, yet fulfilling and life altering. I welcome the opportunity to work with you or your family in navigating that process. I provide a nonjudgmental, discrete, safe, compassionate environment to facilitate growth and change.
With years of experience in helping adolescents, adults, and families, I have assisted clients in addressing issues ranging from trauma and grief to self- esteem and life transitions.
Welcome! Making the decision to enter therapy can be challenging, yet fulfilling and life altering. I welcome the opportunity to work with you or your family in navigating that process. I provide a nonjudgmental, discrete, safe, compassionate environment to facilitate growth and change.
Sabrena Mihm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Florham Park, NJ 07932 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, sad, depressed, angry, overwhelmed? Having difficulty in relationships? Maybe you’re feeling stuck, lonely, unmotivated. Perhaps you can’t even pinpoint what is going on but you’re here because you could use someone to talk too. I understand how difficult life can be to navigate at times. I am a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Owner of Sea the Light Counseling, a private telehealth based practice in NJ. My experience includes anxiety, stress, depression, emotional regulation, boundary setting, life-role-transitions, trauma, grief/ loss, chronic illness, caregiver burnout, and end-of-life issues.
Are you feeling anxious, sad, depressed, angry, overwhelmed? Having difficulty in relationships? Maybe you’re feeling stuck, lonely, unmotivated. Perhaps you can’t even pinpoint what is going on but you’re here because you could use someone to talk too. I understand how difficult life can be to navigate at times. I am a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Owner of Sea the Light Counseling, a private telehealth based practice in NJ. My experience includes anxiety, stress, depression, emotional regulation, boundary setting, life-role-transitions, trauma, grief/ loss, chronic illness, caregiver burnout, and end-of-life issues.
If you would like to resolve longstanding feelings of depression and anxiety, feelings of loss, the symptoms of trauma, or a tendency to repeat the same problems in relationships, you may have found that time-limited, symptom-focused therapy hasn't relieved your suffering. Perhaps it has even discouraged you from thinking you can find a lasting solution to your problems. You may feel hopeless about being able to stop what seems like a repeating series of crises, feeling resigned to suffer or cope with difficulty.
If you would like to resolve longstanding feelings of depression and anxiety, feelings of loss, the symptoms of trauma, or a tendency to repeat the same problems in relationships, you may have found that time-limited, symptom-focused therapy hasn't relieved your suffering. Perhaps it has even discouraged you from thinking you can find a lasting solution to your problems. You may feel hopeless about being able to stop what seems like a repeating series of crises, feeling resigned to suffer or cope with difficulty.
I specialize in helping people with anxiety, depression, and overwhelming emotions. You might worry a lot or have uncomfortable physical symptoms of anxiety. Maybe you have a hard time making decisions, or are plagued by perfectionism. Perhaps you have social anxiety or low self-esteem. You might have intense fears or excessive checking behaviors. You may have difficulty sleeping. Maybe you feel blue or empty. You might be dealing with work stress, relationship problems, a loss, breakup, or other life changes. Therapy can help you deal with these difficulties and can help you grow as a person.
I specialize in helping people with anxiety, depression, and overwhelming emotions. You might worry a lot or have uncomfortable physical symptoms of anxiety. Maybe you have a hard time making decisions, or are plagued by perfectionism. Perhaps you have social anxiety or low self-esteem. You might have intense fears or excessive checking behaviors. You may have difficulty sleeping. Maybe you feel blue or empty. You might be dealing with work stress, relationship problems, a loss, breakup, or other life changes. Therapy can help you deal with these difficulties and can help you grow as a person.
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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.