Grief Therapists in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
Renee Y Curll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Online Only)
I really love working with women and teens 12 and up on issues such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and relational problems.
Asking for help is hard. When life gets to be overwhelming, talking about the issues can help organize your thoughts. The therapeutic relationship is the most important tool we'll use! We'll work on building trust, a sense of safety, open communication, and humor to identify how we can improve on your already existing coping skills, supports, and knowledge. I utilize an eclectic approach to best meet your needs. I believe that being kind and compassionate with yourself is the first step to healing and creating change.
I really love working with women and teens 12 and up on issues such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and relational problems.
Asking for help is hard. When life gets to be overwhelming, talking about the issues can help organize your thoughts. The therapeutic relationship is the most important tool we'll use! We'll work on building trust, a sense of safety, open communication, and humor to identify how we can improve on your already existing coping skills, supports, and knowledge. I utilize an eclectic approach to best meet your needs. I believe that being kind and compassionate with yourself is the first step to healing and creating change.
Maryann M Dexter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19099
Do you need help untangling your thoughts? Would you like to talk through some issues and get a new perspective? Maybe I can help, I have gained knowledge and experience by working with clients for a variety of reasons; depression, anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma, abuse, PTSD, and relationship difficulties. I have helped people through difficult transitions like separation, divorce, or the loss of a loved one.
Do you need help untangling your thoughts? Would you like to talk through some issues and get a new perspective? Maybe I can help, I have gained knowledge and experience by working with clients for a variety of reasons; depression, anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma, abuse, PTSD, and relationship difficulties. I have helped people through difficult transitions like separation, divorce, or the loss of a loved one.
Marie Moriarty Puggi
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19109
Marie Moriarty-Puggi is Licensed Eligible for her LPC and has 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about serving children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly in their journey toward healing and reaching their personal goals. Marie specializes in all areas of trauma/PTSD, domestic violence, grief, and more. She also treats LGBTQ concerns, auto-immune deficiency disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, depression, and the impact of substance abuse in family units.
Marie Moriarty-Puggi is Licensed Eligible for her LPC and has 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about serving children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly in their journey toward healing and reaching their personal goals. Marie specializes in all areas of trauma/PTSD, domestic violence, grief, and more. She also treats LGBTQ concerns, auto-immune deficiency disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, depression, and the impact of substance abuse in family units.
Emily Malachosky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Within the safe space we create, we will collaborate to identify and explore your concerns, creating goals for the future, and finding your strength to achieve these goals. Whether it's trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, or grief, I believe that integrating therapeutic modalities with a personable and tailored approach, can help us find what works best for you in your journey to heal and grow. As a mental health advocate, I greatly admire vulnerability in the face of stigma and value the opportunity to explore your needs. It is a privilege to be part of your healing process.
Within the safe space we create, we will collaborate to identify and explore your concerns, creating goals for the future, and finding your strength to achieve these goals. Whether it's trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, or grief, I believe that integrating therapeutic modalities with a personable and tailored approach, can help us find what works best for you in your journey to heal and grow. As a mental health advocate, I greatly admire vulnerability in the face of stigma and value the opportunity to explore your needs. It is a privilege to be part of your healing process.
James Lavino is a Resident in Counseling (RIC) and board-certified Music Therapist who works with adolescents, adults, and older adults. James has over 5 years of experience and is passionate about helping people overcome the unique challenges in their lives and improve relationships. He specializes in trauma, depression, grief, and anxiety. James holds a Master’s degree in Music Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University, as well as a Master's degree from Yale University.
James Lavino is a Resident in Counseling (RIC) and board-certified Music Therapist who works with adolescents, adults, and older adults. James has over 5 years of experience and is passionate about helping people overcome the unique challenges in their lives and improve relationships. He specializes in trauma, depression, grief, and anxiety. James holds a Master’s degree in Music Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University, as well as a Master's degree from Yale University.
Jenna Loz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19109
Trauma. We all experience it at some point in our lives. It’s that thing that keeps you up at night. The thing that you distract yourself from by working extra hours, scrolling endlessly on Tik-Tok, self-harm, addiction, codependency. We run, fight, freeze, fawn, shut-down. Our bodies are built to adapt to the stress in our lives but what happens when the stress is too much? When we run into obstacles like bullying, abuse, illness, separation, loss, disasters? What happens when there is no one to witness our pain? We forget about the parts of ourselves that are creative, brave, intuitive, funny, smart, kind, gentle, strong.
Trauma. We all experience it at some point in our lives. It’s that thing that keeps you up at night. The thing that you distract yourself from by working extra hours, scrolling endlessly on Tik-Tok, self-harm, addiction, codependency. We run, fight, freeze, fawn, shut-down. Our bodies are built to adapt to the stress in our lives but what happens when the stress is too much? When we run into obstacles like bullying, abuse, illness, separation, loss, disasters? What happens when there is no one to witness our pain? We forget about the parts of ourselves that are creative, brave, intuitive, funny, smart, kind, gentle, strong.
Margot Troutt Keys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Online Only)
I specialize in work with adults, mature adults, and older adults working through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, among other issues.
A wise man once told me, “Life is like a circle, at different points on the circumference we view the same core.” This reminded of therapy. How at different points on the circumference of our lives, different transitions, losses, relationship issues, or medical issues introduce themselves and we view how our core responds. Sometimes depression, anxiety, anger, and fear arise. We can continue to look away and ignore these responses that interfere with our goals, or we can decide we are going to work with a therapist. Together we embrace that core in ways that help and enrich each point on the circumference.
I specialize in work with adults, mature adults, and older adults working through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, among other issues.
A wise man once told me, “Life is like a circle, at different points on the circumference we view the same core.” This reminded of therapy. How at different points on the circumference of our lives, different transitions, losses, relationship issues, or medical issues introduce themselves and we view how our core responds. Sometimes depression, anxiety, anger, and fear arise. We can continue to look away and ignore these responses that interfere with our goals, or we can decide we are going to work with a therapist. Together we embrace that core in ways that help and enrich each point on the circumference.
Samara Perez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19106
I work with young adults and adults experiencing a variety of issues related to depression, anxiety, relationship and attachment issues, life stressors/adjustments, grief/ loss, and the effects of all kinds of traumas.
Hello! Thank you for your interest. My approach to therapy is largely Person-Centered – meaning I respect and honor the capacity that each person has to grow and heal, and that I believe already exists inside of everyone. I draw from the Psychodynamic and Relational modalities. It is in our human nature to connect with others, form meaningful relationships and ultimately, find ourselves changed from them. I believe that by reflecting on and exploring the past relationships and experiences, as well as exploring the relationship within the therapeutic room, we can make deeper meaning of our present.
I work with young adults and adults experiencing a variety of issues related to depression, anxiety, relationship and attachment issues, life stressors/adjustments, grief/ loss, and the effects of all kinds of traumas.
Hello! Thank you for your interest. My approach to therapy is largely Person-Centered – meaning I respect and honor the capacity that each person has to grow and heal, and that I believe already exists inside of everyone. I draw from the Psychodynamic and Relational modalities. It is in our human nature to connect with others, form meaningful relationships and ultimately, find ourselves changed from them. I believe that by reflecting on and exploring the past relationships and experiences, as well as exploring the relationship within the therapeutic room, we can make deeper meaning of our present.
Wendy Nickerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Online Only)
Wendy Nickerson is an LCSW psychotherapist practicing since 2017. She completed an MSW degree at Temple University, Philadelphia PA with a focus on clinical work, following a long term previous career in life sciences. Wendy strives to connect with clients through a safe, respectful, supportive environment, bringing a wide range of life experiences and therapeutic expertise to the sessions. She focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, improved self-confidence and connection with others, and has a background in addictions counseling.
Wendy Nickerson is an LCSW psychotherapist practicing since 2017. She completed an MSW degree at Temple University, Philadelphia PA with a focus on clinical work, following a long term previous career in life sciences. Wendy strives to connect with clients through a safe, respectful, supportive environment, bringing a wide range of life experiences and therapeutic expertise to the sessions. She focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, improved self-confidence and connection with others, and has a background in addictions counseling.
Arlene G Navarro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19109
If you are currently experiencing grief and loss, fear, stress and anxiety or suddenly shutting down and find yourself not knowing why, I can help. I have experience working with a wide variety of population ranging from all walks of life. I work with college students, business professionals and healthcare providers. I will listen to your story with great care and intentionality. My focus is to bring awareness, meaning & connection to making you feel known. I offer therapy to individual(s) and couples. I also provide group therapy.
If you are currently experiencing grief and loss, fear, stress and anxiety or suddenly shutting down and find yourself not knowing why, I can help. I have experience working with a wide variety of population ranging from all walks of life. I work with college students, business professionals and healthcare providers. I will listen to your story with great care and intentionality. My focus is to bring awareness, meaning & connection to making you feel known. I offer therapy to individual(s) and couples. I also provide group therapy.
I treat a variety of issues including but not limited to: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, ADHD, mood instability, and thought disorders.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years experience in the field treating child, adolescent, and adult clients in residential, outpatient, and private practice settings. Additionally, I am well versed at providing mental health evaluations and expert witness testimony for clients who are involved in a litigation process. My style is direct yet nurturing. I work in a flexible manner, inviting clients to come alone or bring whomever will support them into their sessions. My ideal client is the one who completes the first difficult step of calling for an appointment.
I treat a variety of issues including but not limited to: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, ADHD, mood instability, and thought disorders.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years experience in the field treating child, adolescent, and adult clients in residential, outpatient, and private practice settings. Additionally, I am well versed at providing mental health evaluations and expert witness testimony for clients who are involved in a litigation process. My style is direct yet nurturing. I work in a flexible manner, inviting clients to come alone or bring whomever will support them into their sessions. My ideal client is the one who completes the first difficult step of calling for an appointment.
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Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19109
My ideal client is someone looking to heal deep-seated trauma, anxiety, or complicated grief; someone who wants to understand themselves better and break free from patterns that no longer serve them. This person is ready to heal and find a life worth living. Together, we’ll create insight by tolerating uncomfortable emotions and redefining what healing means to you. I’ll support you in connecting with your inner strengths and equip you with the skills needed to face life’s challenges. You’re not alone on this journey; we’ll achieve your goals together.
My ideal client is someone looking to heal deep-seated trauma, anxiety, or complicated grief; someone who wants to understand themselves better and break free from patterns that no longer serve them. This person is ready to heal and find a life worth living. Together, we’ll create insight by tolerating uncomfortable emotions and redefining what healing means to you. I’ll support you in connecting with your inner strengths and equip you with the skills needed to face life’s challenges. You’re not alone on this journey; we’ll achieve your goals together.
Lisa Stepelevich
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19109
Are you feeling overwhelmed or overworked? Are you taking on the emotions or wellbeing of others and ending up exhausted? Do you have trouble connecting to your feelings? Even when you do, it’s hard to pinpoint what they are? If you’re feeling depleted from working hard, keeping everything together, then this is the perfect time to change the relationship with yourself and others. This might mean addressing traumatic and/or distressing experiences, working through grief, exploring relational and attachment difficulties, or managing anxiety or depressive symptoms differently.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or overworked? Are you taking on the emotions or wellbeing of others and ending up exhausted? Do you have trouble connecting to your feelings? Even when you do, it’s hard to pinpoint what they are? If you’re feeling depleted from working hard, keeping everything together, then this is the perfect time to change the relationship with yourself and others. This might mean addressing traumatic and/or distressing experiences, working through grief, exploring relational and attachment difficulties, or managing anxiety or depressive symptoms differently.
Dawn Polansky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19107
My areas of speciality include depression, anxiety and phobias, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, trauma, anger managment, coping skills, and relationship issues.
My first goal as your therapist would be to create a safe and accepting atmosphere in which you can feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and feelings openly. I believe a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship is the most important part of creating real change. We will work together to explore your concerns, eliminate barriers, and identify your strengths to help you achieve your goals.
My areas of speciality include depression, anxiety and phobias, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, trauma, anger managment, coping skills, and relationship issues.
My first goal as your therapist would be to create a safe and accepting atmosphere in which you can feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and feelings openly. I believe a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship is the most important part of creating real change. We will work together to explore your concerns, eliminate barriers, and identify your strengths to help you achieve your goals.
Tenera Styles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Online Only)
Tenera Styles is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania who earned a Master of Arts in Clinical-Counseling Psychology from LaSalle University. She has over 10 years of experience in assisting adults, children, and families with managing various life circumstances and empowering them to achieve their goals. Tenera has worked with those who may be experiencing trauma, depression, grief/ loss, anxiety, self-harm/injury, mood disorders, mental illness, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Tenera Styles is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania who earned a Master of Arts in Clinical-Counseling Psychology from LaSalle University. She has over 10 years of experience in assisting adults, children, and families with managing various life circumstances and empowering them to achieve their goals. Tenera has worked with those who may be experiencing trauma, depression, grief/ loss, anxiety, self-harm/injury, mood disorders, mental illness, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Michelle Hurtt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Online Only)
I'm Michelle Hurtt, a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pennsylvania. With over 16 years in the mental health field, I've gained experience across diverse settings such as community behavioral health, foster care & private practice. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), my commitment to understanding trauma is ongoing. I'm particularly passionate about supporting women who are survivors of trauma, including sexual, childhood sexual abuse & domestic violence. Additionally, I offer assistance with various behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, grief, and PTSD.
I'm Michelle Hurtt, a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pennsylvania. With over 16 years in the mental health field, I've gained experience across diverse settings such as community behavioral health, foster care & private practice. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), my commitment to understanding trauma is ongoing. I'm particularly passionate about supporting women who are survivors of trauma, including sexual, childhood sexual abuse & domestic violence. Additionally, I offer assistance with various behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, grief, and PTSD.
Ella Chrelashvili
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Navigating the complexities of the human experience can be hard and confusing. Despite our best efforts to construct a life aligned with our dreams and aspirations, we often find ourselves confronted by waves of pain, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, stress, and guilt. In the midst of these struggles, it's natural to question ourselves and our behaviors, wondering, “What's wrong with me?” We feel exhausted as we desperately try to change ourselves, seeking any form of relief from the relentless tide of inner turmoil, yet it seems that nothing we do brings the desired results.
Navigating the complexities of the human experience can be hard and confusing. Despite our best efforts to construct a life aligned with our dreams and aspirations, we often find ourselves confronted by waves of pain, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, stress, and guilt. In the midst of these struggles, it's natural to question ourselves and our behaviors, wondering, “What's wrong with me?” We feel exhausted as we desperately try to change ourselves, seeking any form of relief from the relentless tide of inner turmoil, yet it seems that nothing we do brings the desired results.
Ashley King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, EdM, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Areas of interest & specialty include: Generalized anxiety & depression, spiritual & existential concerns, somatic & body-centered work, women’s issues, couples, creatives, helping professionals, HSPs, life transitions, grief & loss, relationships & sexuality, LGBTQ+ issues.
Three beliefs I hold that influence how I practice are 1) human beings are not problems to be solved 2) therapy is ultimately about relationship 3) the process itself is the solution. We humans are infinitely complex; we're full of opposition and paradox. Our culture pushes quick fixes and immediate answers, but lasting change rarely comes about when we work in this way. I'm interested in helping you come into fuller, richer, more conscious relationship with all of your moving and sometimes disparate parts. Together we will work from the inside out through a deep, relational process.
Areas of interest & specialty include: Generalized anxiety & depression, spiritual & existential concerns, somatic & body-centered work, women’s issues, couples, creatives, helping professionals, HSPs, life transitions, grief & loss, relationships & sexuality, LGBTQ+ issues.
Three beliefs I hold that influence how I practice are 1) human beings are not problems to be solved 2) therapy is ultimately about relationship 3) the process itself is the solution. We humans are infinitely complex; we're full of opposition and paradox. Our culture pushes quick fixes and immediate answers, but lasting change rarely comes about when we work in this way. I'm interested in helping you come into fuller, richer, more conscious relationship with all of your moving and sometimes disparate parts. Together we will work from the inside out through a deep, relational process.
Maddie Budreau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Although I have experience working with depression, anxiety, self-harm, grief, trauma, suicide, loneliness, and identity exploration, I am open to working with any presenting concern.
I hope to collaboratively explore the layers of your inner world by building a safe-enough space through our relationship. Therapy can be (and is almost always) a painful and vulnerable experience, yet also immensely rewarding. My therapy process seeks to identify how all internal and external forces throughout our life shape who we are and how we navigate the world today, to enact change. Non-judgmental curiosity and compassion are essential in this process. I primarily practice from a trauma-informed, relational psychodynamic lens, but often integrate components of CBT, humanism, somatic awareness, and family systems theory.
Although I have experience working with depression, anxiety, self-harm, grief, trauma, suicide, loneliness, and identity exploration, I am open to working with any presenting concern.
I hope to collaboratively explore the layers of your inner world by building a safe-enough space through our relationship. Therapy can be (and is almost always) a painful and vulnerable experience, yet also immensely rewarding. My therapy process seeks to identify how all internal and external forces throughout our life shape who we are and how we navigate the world today, to enact change. Non-judgmental curiosity and compassion are essential in this process. I primarily practice from a trauma-informed, relational psychodynamic lens, but often integrate components of CBT, humanism, somatic awareness, and family systems theory.
Erika Pranzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Change, life transitions and loss can be difficult. Life can often become overwhelming or easy to feel “stuck.” Have you tried traditional “talk therapy” before and found that it did not work for you? I use my trainings to integrate evidence-based and holistic techniques that incorporate Mindfulness, somatic interventions and Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help you recognize your unique strengths, values and abilities to help you achieve your goals and create lasting, meaningful relationships.
Change, life transitions and loss can be difficult. Life can often become overwhelming or easy to feel “stuck.” Have you tried traditional “talk therapy” before and found that it did not work for you? I use my trainings to integrate evidence-based and holistic techniques that incorporate Mindfulness, somatic interventions and Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help you recognize your unique strengths, values and abilities to help you achieve your goals and create lasting, meaningful relationships.
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