Grief Therapists in Mariemont, OH
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Throughout life, we experience many transitions which can bring grief, uncertainty, and emotional reactions that are difficult to manage while keeping up with our daily lives.
I believe in every person's ability to heal, change, and grow. I specialize in anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, relationships, fertility, pregnancy and post-partum issues. I can help you identify your unique strengths and resources to work through these issues. I provide strategies to reduce and manage the emotional effects of these, while supporting you in understanding the core issues and building positive coping skills to move forward. Therapy is a collaborative process and we work together to reach your goals. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to specialize sessions according to your concerns and your life.
Throughout life, we experience many transitions which can bring grief, uncertainty, and emotional reactions that are difficult to manage while keeping up with our daily lives.
I believe in every person's ability to heal, change, and grow. I specialize in anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, relationships, fertility, pregnancy and post-partum issues. I can help you identify your unique strengths and resources to work through these issues. I provide strategies to reduce and manage the emotional effects of these, while supporting you in understanding the core issues and building positive coping skills to move forward. Therapy is a collaborative process and we work together to reach your goals. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to specialize sessions according to your concerns and your life.
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I work with adults experiencing difficulties with a variety of behaviors that are holding them back from the lives they seek. These include protective behaviors like anger, anxiety, depression; numbing behaviors (alcohol or substance abuse.); distractions (goal-fixation, promiscuity, exercise, and others), and more. I work to help bring clarity and build safe connections within families, relationships at work, and elsewhere. I work to guide safe processing of grief, loss and loneliness. Together, we focus on you and your needs for emotional health.
I work with adults experiencing difficulties with a variety of behaviors that are holding them back from the lives they seek. These include protective behaviors like anger, anxiety, depression; numbing behaviors (alcohol or substance abuse.); distractions (goal-fixation, promiscuity, exercise, and others), and more. I work to help bring clarity and build safe connections within families, relationships at work, and elsewhere. I work to guide safe processing of grief, loss and loneliness. Together, we focus on you and your needs for emotional health.
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Elizabeth Swan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mariemont, OH 45227
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. I specialize in depression, anxiety, women's issues, life transitions, grief, and eating disorders. My clients will learn how to express their emotions and use effective coping skills to manage symptoms. I strive to provide a safe space where my clients feel heard, welcomed and can be open and say anything on their minds without judgment.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. I specialize in depression, anxiety, women's issues, life transitions, grief, and eating disorders. My clients will learn how to express their emotions and use effective coping skills to manage symptoms. I strive to provide a safe space where my clients feel heard, welcomed and can be open and say anything on their minds without judgment.
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Julie Koloc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mariemont, OH 45227
I’ve worked with individuals challenged by the effects of trauma, grief, divorce, anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions.
Each person holds a view of the world that has been shaped by unique experiences, interactions, and cultural influences. With a strengths-based, person-centered approach to counseling, I am guided by respect for and understanding of this principle. I support others in recognizing their strengths and building the resilience necessary to manage challenges with greater ease.
I’ve worked with individuals challenged by the effects of trauma, grief, divorce, anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions.
Each person holds a view of the world that has been shaped by unique experiences, interactions, and cultural influences. With a strengths-based, person-centered approach to counseling, I am guided by respect for and understanding of this principle. I support others in recognizing their strengths and building the resilience necessary to manage challenges with greater ease.
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Parenting is hard and doesn't come with an instruction book. As a therapist specially trained to work with children and families, I help parents whose children are struggling with behavioral and emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, abuse, peer and school difficulties and adjustment issues. I can help you understand and manage your child's behavior, explore ways to feel more emotionally connected with them, and improve your relationship. Let me help you connect with your child so that you can build and strengthen your relationship and work through any challenges they might be facing.
Parenting is hard and doesn't come with an instruction book. As a therapist specially trained to work with children and families, I help parents whose children are struggling with behavioral and emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, abuse, peer and school difficulties and adjustment issues. I can help you understand and manage your child's behavior, explore ways to feel more emotionally connected with them, and improve your relationship. Let me help you connect with your child so that you can build and strengthen your relationship and work through any challenges they might be facing.
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Maddy Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mariemont, OH 45227
What makes you...you? If you've ever struggled with this question, welcome to Skyway Counseling. Your story is unique and I am grateful you’re choosing to share it with me. I believe that the counseling relationship should be honest, encouraging, nonjudgemental, and collaborative. I know you are capable of navigating these obstacles, whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma. In addition to the previous list, I also specialize working with transracial adult adoptees and marginalized people through trauma and identity work. My goal is to help you build your own skyway to connect all the parts of you together.
What makes you...you? If you've ever struggled with this question, welcome to Skyway Counseling. Your story is unique and I am grateful you’re choosing to share it with me. I believe that the counseling relationship should be honest, encouraging, nonjudgemental, and collaborative. I know you are capable of navigating these obstacles, whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma. In addition to the previous list, I also specialize working with transracial adult adoptees and marginalized people through trauma and identity work. My goal is to help you build your own skyway to connect all the parts of you together.
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Kelly A Ickes
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mariemont, OH 45227
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling to get where you want to go? Do you need a safe spot to build strategies to manage life adjustments, unhealthy patterns or mental health symptoms? My passion is working as a team with clients, serving as a sounding board, and brainstorming how to best apply and build CBT/DBT based therapy techniques to help define and achieve your vision. I have a strong faith background and will incorporate it for anyone who wants this, but also welcome clients who choose not to use this area of services.
Are you struggling to get where you want to go? Do you need a safe spot to build strategies to manage life adjustments, unhealthy patterns or mental health symptoms? My passion is working as a team with clients, serving as a sounding board, and brainstorming how to best apply and build CBT/DBT based therapy techniques to help define and achieve your vision. I have a strong faith background and will incorporate it for anyone who wants this, but also welcome clients who choose not to use this area of services.
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Holly Mundon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LISWS , CCTP , CDCA
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Are you having struggles in your job or relationship? Have you been diagnosed with a mental illness and need coping skills as you learn to manage all that it entails? Do you need education, support, and encouragement? I work with grief/loss, trauma, Depression, Anxiety, coping skills & boundaries, relationship and job stressors, life transitions, and general support. I am passionate about helping those who are 'helping professions' and work with health professionals and first responders dealing with secondary trauma. We will work together to set goals for taking the next steps to feel better.
Are you having struggles in your job or relationship? Have you been diagnosed with a mental illness and need coping skills as you learn to manage all that it entails? Do you need education, support, and encouragement? I work with grief/loss, trauma, Depression, Anxiety, coping skills & boundaries, relationship and job stressors, life transitions, and general support. I am passionate about helping those who are 'helping professions' and work with health professionals and first responders dealing with secondary trauma. We will work together to set goals for taking the next steps to feel better.
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Dr. Noriyo Shoji-Schaffner
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45227
Are you navigating personality disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety & depression, marital & familial conflicts, & grief? Are you ready to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve your well-being by being open to asking tough questions, tackling big issues, and pursuing outcomes with perseverance? My goal is to provide support in improving relationships, managing stress, overcoming trauma, adopting healthier coping skills, & embracing fulfilling life options. My 15 years of clinical experience as a racial/ethnic minority practitioner has allowed me to cultivate expertise to assist racial/ethnic minority groups.
Are you navigating personality disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety & depression, marital & familial conflicts, & grief? Are you ready to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve your well-being by being open to asking tough questions, tackling big issues, and pursuing outcomes with perseverance? My goal is to provide support in improving relationships, managing stress, overcoming trauma, adopting healthier coping skills, & embracing fulfilling life options. My 15 years of clinical experience as a racial/ethnic minority practitioner has allowed me to cultivate expertise to assist racial/ethnic minority groups.
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Bailey Ullah
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45227
I specialize in neurodivergence, trauma, LGBTQ issues, grief, and anxiety.
Hello! My name is Bailey Ullah, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio. I operate from person-centered, trauma-informed, mind-body approach, honoring your lived experience and the knowledge you have acquired along your life’s journey.
I specialize in neurodivergence, trauma, LGBTQ issues, grief, and anxiety.
Hello! My name is Bailey Ullah, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio. I operate from person-centered, trauma-informed, mind-body approach, honoring your lived experience and the knowledge you have acquired along your life’s journey.
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Rebecca S Hyldahl
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, BSN, RN
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45208
If trauma, a life transition, a personal or relationship crisis, a loss, or difficulties with depression or anxiety is causing you to struggle with functioning in a happy and healthy way, let’s talk.
Life changes. Some life changes can be anticipated or predicted; some occur spontaneously, without notice or warning. Regardless of how they occur, all require adaptation and adjustment to what is different or new. We seldom have much difficulty with small changes—those that don’t disrupt a familiar lifestyle or a solid sense of self. Other life changes can be more challenging, sometimes making navigation from the present uncertain, frightening, and maybe even overwhelming. The counseling process can promote successful transitioning and significant personal growth in the course of life changes.
If trauma, a life transition, a personal or relationship crisis, a loss, or difficulties with depression or anxiety is causing you to struggle with functioning in a happy and healthy way, let’s talk.
Life changes. Some life changes can be anticipated or predicted; some occur spontaneously, without notice or warning. Regardless of how they occur, all require adaptation and adjustment to what is different or new. We seldom have much difficulty with small changes—those that don’t disrupt a familiar lifestyle or a solid sense of self. Other life changes can be more challenging, sometimes making navigation from the present uncertain, frightening, and maybe even overwhelming. The counseling process can promote successful transitioning and significant personal growth in the course of life changes.
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I bring a variety of work and life experiences to my counseling of individuals, couples, adolescents and families regarding issues of grief, trauma, anger management, life transitions, and management of stress, anxiety and depression.
Meeting with a counselor requires a lot of courage, so I have great respect for anyone who wants to start that journey. I will provide a non-judgmental space for you to identify your areas of concern and ultimately what you hope to change. Our goal is to build awareness together, so that you can make different choices instead of automatically doing the same things that no longer support you. We will work together to help you pay greater attention to your mind and body processes (i.e., a holistic approach) to facilitate a deeper connection with yourself and others.
I bring a variety of work and life experiences to my counseling of individuals, couples, adolescents and families regarding issues of grief, trauma, anger management, life transitions, and management of stress, anxiety and depression.
Meeting with a counselor requires a lot of courage, so I have great respect for anyone who wants to start that journey. I will provide a non-judgmental space for you to identify your areas of concern and ultimately what you hope to change. Our goal is to build awareness together, so that you can make different choices instead of automatically doing the same things that no longer support you. We will work together to help you pay greater attention to your mind and body processes (i.e., a holistic approach) to facilitate a deeper connection with yourself and others.
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Lydia Mahaney
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45209 (Online Only)
We all face grief at different stages of our life. We face it during loss and change. It's an intimate, personal journey, touching each of us uniquely. If you're grappling with the weight of loss, the loss of a loved one, life-altering changes, the closing of one stage of life and the move into another, I offer my support. Together, we'll navigate the intricate nuances of your grief, crafting a path toward healing and understanding. Your pain is valid, and your story is worthy of exploration. Let me be your companion on this journey, walking with you through the labyrinth of emotions. You're not alone.
We all face grief at different stages of our life. We face it during loss and change. It's an intimate, personal journey, touching each of us uniquely. If you're grappling with the weight of loss, the loss of a loved one, life-altering changes, the closing of one stage of life and the move into another, I offer my support. Together, we'll navigate the intricate nuances of your grief, crafting a path toward healing and understanding. Your pain is valid, and your story is worthy of exploration. Let me be your companion on this journey, walking with you through the labyrinth of emotions. You're not alone.
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Barbara J Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45208
I've had 30 years of experience in helping others who struggle with anxiety, depression, Bipolar, premarital and marital issues, pregnancy and postpartum depression, grief and loss, chronic or life threatening illnesses, relationship and blended family issues, career counseling, divorce recovery as well as trauma and post traumatic stress.
Like so many of us, life has had some unexpected twists and turns. Whether you are grieving, sensing a growing distance with your spouse, having trouble taking care of your family, struggling to form meaningful relationships, recovering from a divorce or break up, unsure how to help your adult children, experiencing mood swings, struggling with work or school, relocating, struggling with pregnancy or learning that being a mom or dad is a lot harder than you imagined, I can help you feel less overwhelmed and more fulfilled. My goal is to help you feel better by providing direct, honest, respectful, and supportive feedback.
I've had 30 years of experience in helping others who struggle with anxiety, depression, Bipolar, premarital and marital issues, pregnancy and postpartum depression, grief and loss, chronic or life threatening illnesses, relationship and blended family issues, career counseling, divorce recovery as well as trauma and post traumatic stress.
Like so many of us, life has had some unexpected twists and turns. Whether you are grieving, sensing a growing distance with your spouse, having trouble taking care of your family, struggling to form meaningful relationships, recovering from a divorce or break up, unsure how to help your adult children, experiencing mood swings, struggling with work or school, relocating, struggling with pregnancy or learning that being a mom or dad is a lot harder than you imagined, I can help you feel less overwhelmed and more fulfilled. My goal is to help you feel better by providing direct, honest, respectful, and supportive feedback.
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Have you ever faced grief/ bereavement, addiction, emotional dysregulation, distress intolerance and relationship discord? I espouse helping all, to be in relationships that promote positive connection, safety and mutual success! Let’s work together to create health and wellbeing through maintaining a heart - body connection in the balance of work, life, and relationships.
Have you ever faced grief/ bereavement, addiction, emotional dysregulation, distress intolerance and relationship discord? I espouse helping all, to be in relationships that promote positive connection, safety and mutual success! Let’s work together to create health and wellbeing through maintaining a heart - body connection in the balance of work, life, and relationships.
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I work with adults processing a variety of issues including trauma, grief, relationships, complicated life transitions, depression, anxiety, and more. We can tend to feel “stuck” during difficult periods of our lives, or even start to form negative beliefs about ourselves as a result of trauma. Thoughts such as “I’m not good enough”, “something is wrong with me”, or “I’m permanently damaged”, “I can’t trust myself or others” etc.
I work with adults processing a variety of issues including trauma, grief, relationships, complicated life transitions, depression, anxiety, and more. We can tend to feel “stuck” during difficult periods of our lives, or even start to form negative beliefs about ourselves as a result of trauma. Thoughts such as “I’m not good enough”, “something is wrong with me”, or “I’m permanently damaged”, “I can’t trust myself or others” etc.
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Life can have its challenges and often cause us to feel distressed and unbalanced. You may have hoped with time, things would somehow get back to a place where you could feel good about life, but the loss, the pain, the struggle has been too great. You may have discovered that after an intense battle with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma, time is not the only thing you need to heal. Yet, time has come to serve you. It is in this moment you have chosen to face your fears, overcome your challenges, and adopt tools which will help you to find peace and balance. Today, you begin your journey toward wellbeing.
Life can have its challenges and often cause us to feel distressed and unbalanced. You may have hoped with time, things would somehow get back to a place where you could feel good about life, but the loss, the pain, the struggle has been too great. You may have discovered that after an intense battle with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma, time is not the only thing you need to heal. Yet, time has come to serve you. It is in this moment you have chosen to face your fears, overcome your challenges, and adopt tools which will help you to find peace and balance. Today, you begin your journey toward wellbeing.
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I have experience in adoption, chronic and terminal illness and grief.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. I provide a nurturing environment where we can safely explore difficult issues. I have a highly interactive approach and believe that the best results come from a strong therapeutic relationship. Many of the people I work with are the "walking wounded" - 'regular folks' feeling that they are not dealing well with the stresses of everyday life. Other people I work with have a history of chronic mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and bi-polar disorder.
I have experience in adoption, chronic and terminal illness and grief.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. I provide a nurturing environment where we can safely explore difficult issues. I have a highly interactive approach and believe that the best results come from a strong therapeutic relationship. Many of the people I work with are the "walking wounded" - 'regular folks' feeling that they are not dealing well with the stresses of everyday life. Other people I work with have a history of chronic mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and bi-polar disorder.
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Karen (Rusty) Gears Siegfried
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, ACSW
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45209
I specialize in working with those who wish to improve relationships, who are recovering from loss, who are in psychological pain, who may be caring for a family member, or who are trying to cope with change and transition in their life cycle.
Psychotherapy is not only about relieving mental distress. It is also about increasing resilience, wholeness, wellness, and improving relationships. I believe the therapist's job is to offer a safe place for healing - a place where an individual, couple, or family can be listened to with skill and respect. In the process of establishing a safe relationship and setting realistic goals, people grow and change according to their abilities. People are the "experts" of their own lives. I believe in the interdependence of the generations in families and in the human community.
I specialize in working with those who wish to improve relationships, who are recovering from loss, who are in psychological pain, who may be caring for a family member, or who are trying to cope with change and transition in their life cycle.
Psychotherapy is not only about relieving mental distress. It is also about increasing resilience, wholeness, wellness, and improving relationships. I believe the therapist's job is to offer a safe place for healing - a place where an individual, couple, or family can be listened to with skill and respect. In the process of establishing a safe relationship and setting realistic goals, people grow and change according to their abilities. People are the "experts" of their own lives. I believe in the interdependence of the generations in families and in the human community.
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Dr. Becker received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Miami University and holds a bachelor degree in psychology from The Ohio State University. She has over 20 years of experience as a therapist including work with adolescents and adults providing individual and couples counseling. She works with ages 18 years old to 65+. Some of her specialty treatment areas include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress management strategy, grief counseling, reproductive concerns, post-partum depression, and other women's issues.
Dr. Becker received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Miami University and holds a bachelor degree in psychology from The Ohio State University. She has over 20 years of experience as a therapist including work with adolescents and adults providing individual and couples counseling. She works with ages 18 years old to 65+. Some of her specialty treatment areas include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress management strategy, grief counseling, reproductive concerns, post-partum depression, and other women's issues.
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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.