![Heidi Seifert, LCSW-R, MA](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/heidi-seifert.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Heidi Seifert, LCSW-R, MA
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 10003 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
When I very young I lost my fiancée. I went about life as if nothing had happened until it caught up to me. I was trying to open a door with a key and it wouldn't work. I found myself crying and felt out of control. This happened because I didn't want to grieve. What I learned is you can't skip this process. It will catch up to you at the strangest times. I can walk you through this without bottoming out. Ignoring it and avoiding it doesn't work
![Michael Barmak, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/michael-barmak.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Michael Barmak, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 07016 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
I can help you learn how to manage and release the deep pain of grief and loss. Grief is a natural feeling that is a result of loving with all your heart. The loving action is to embrace your very difficult feelings and express the heartache you feel. I create a safe environment for you to go into these challenging feelings and learn how to let them go.
![Minimah Rush, LSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/minimah-rush.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Minimah Rush, LSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
In 07003 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
I am a grief therapist who can support you for everything from the death of a loved one to the loss of your job, an important relationship, maybe even your physical health. My clients are also processing grief over things like racial injustice, community violence, trauma they have witnessed or experienced. I will walk with you through whatever healing journey you are on, drawing on supportive counseling, rituals of goodbye, and stages of grief as they may apply to you.
![Audrey Augustave, LMHC, LPC, LCADC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/audrey-augustave.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Audrey Augustave, LMHC, LPC, LCADC
Licensed Professional Counselor/ Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor
In 07306 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
Losing friends, partners, or disassociated from family members is an underexplored form of grief. While someone has not passed away, Audrey believes in processing the loss of what could have been and will never be in the same way as grief. Together we will identify the source of your recent loss, the long term consequences of it and I will hold space for the moments when you need to pause and make peace with the changes in your life. A healthy dose a challenging what loss is teaching you into your new phase of life will be couples with understanding and empathy.
![Rebecca Mitchell, LCSW, MSEd, SIFI](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/rebecca-mitchell.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Rebecca Mitchell, LCSW, MSEd, SIFI
Psychotherapist
In 10009 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
Grief and loss are inevitable consequences of having deep, authentic, intimate relationships. When people we love, or things we value leave it hurts. That is healthy and normal. Unfortunately, this grief can sometimes feel infinite, especially when there were things left unsaid or unforgiven. In these times returning to a life that is purposeful and meaningful might begin to seem impossible. Grief and loss counseling will help you to find peace with the past. Through making sense of loss and letting go you will be able to move into the present with meaning and purpose.
![Jennifer Okwerekwu, MD, M.S., Psychiatrist](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jennifer-okwerekwu.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Jennifer Okwerekwu, MD, M.S., Psychiatrist
Reproductive Psychiatry & Integrative Women's Mental Health Practitioner
In 11385 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
My approach to Grief & Loss Therapy is deeply empathetic and tailored to the unique needs of individuals navigating the complexities of reproductive experiences. Recognizing that grief and loss in the realm of reproductive health can be profoundly impactful, I provide a safe and supportive space for clients to explore and process their emotions. Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic modalities and drawing upon a holistic understanding of mental well-being, my aim is to help clients cultivate resilience, find meaning in their experiences, and ultimately foster healing and growth in the face of grief and loss.
![Gerald Schoenewolf, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/gerald-schoenewolf.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Gerald Schoenewolf, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychoanalyst
In 10009 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
Grief and loss can happen when you're young or old. Whenever it happens it can result in an ongoing depression that can hamper your life. I understand how devastating it can be and use various approaches to help you recover and return to your best self. Having been there myself and worked through my own grief and loss, I know what it takes to overcome the pain of grief and loss, and I will help you overcome your own pain and regain your own healthy balance.
![Nureen Wohl, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/nureen-wohl.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Nureen Wohl, LCSW
Tona Therapy
In 10022 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
At Tona Therapy, we specialize in supporting individuals navigating the complexities of grief and loss. We provide a compassionate space to explore emotions, honor your healing journey, and integrate loss into life. Our personalized therapy employs trauma-informed approaches and mindfulness techniques to develop coping strategies and foster resilience. Find meaning, resilience, and renewed hope with Tona Therapy's expert guidance through challenging times.
![Joanne Gerr, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/joanne-gerr.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Joanne Gerr, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist and Adult Educator
In 10017 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
Dealing with grief and loss is thought by most people to be life’s greatest challenge. Whether it be loss of a partner, child, friend, or other important person in one’s life, it is universally a sad and tremendously challenging part of the human experience. I have worked with people who have experienced losses of all types throughout the lifecycle, and helped them to understand the compendium of complex feelings and challenging situations that accompany grieving. Although in the midst of grief, there is often a sense of despair, I have helped hundreds of people resolve grief, and move on with their lives.
![Jenna Purcell, MSc, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jenna-purcell.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Jenna Purcell, MSc, CCC
Social Confidence Life Coach
In 10012 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
If you have lost someone close to you through death, relocation or the end of a relationship, and feel isolated and lonely, it takes time and support to gently move forward in life. If you are shy or feel anxiety in social situations it can be hard to reach out for help and create the supportive relationships you need. I can help you move forward, gain a new sense of self worth, and begin to create meaningful nurturing social connections.
![Kim Leatherdale, LPC, ATR-BC, NCC, BCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kim-leatherdale.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Kim Leatherdale, LPC, ATR-BC, NCC, BCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, Board Certified Coach
Available for Online Therapy
Grief counseling helps people cope with grief and mourning following the loss of a loved one or due to major life changes that trigger feelings of grief (i.e. job loss or divorce). It provides a space for individuals to work through and process the complex emotions surrounding loss. Healthy grieving results in remembering the loss with a newfound sense of peace, rather than searing pain.
![Allyson Cole, Psy.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/allyson-cole.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Allyson Cole, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
In 10016 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
The way that a person has learned to protect themself self from a traumatic event develops into a part of their character in adult life. Our clinicians are trained to help you understand all of your parts and show you that the scary experience is over. We help you truly feel that you got through it and you can protect yourself if you need to! With this approach, we invite the wise parts of you to care deeply for the parts of you who are hurting. You have the power to regain control over your life, move forward, and heal.
![Lewis Pagano, LPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/lewis-pagano.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Lewis Pagano, LPC
Licensed Professioal Counselor
In 07042 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
I believe loss is a major issue in life and every loss brings up past losses. I work closely with individuals with all past losses to resolve current losses. This can result in relieve from extreme symptoms of loss.I have an extensive background in working with individuals with grief and loss issues from childhood also which is important in resoling current losses.
![Chris Tomkins, LPC, NCC, ACS, CCS](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/chris-tomkins.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Chris Tomkins, LPC, NCC, ACS, CCS
Licensed Professional Counselor
In 07006 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
Losing a loved one can be extremely difficult. It's normal to feel pain after an important loss, but counseling can make it much easier. I help people properly process and understand what the loss means to them. I support them emotionally in light of the lost connection they have experienced, and help them explore how they might support themselves and blaze a path forward. Time helps heal wounds, but counseling helps you heal faster and end up stronger for the experience. At times, people experience complex grief that lasts for more than six months. This is preventable and treatable.
![Walter Matweychuk, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/walter-matweychuk.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Walter Matweychuk, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
In 10016 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
The benefit of my approach for someone who is grieving and who has suffered a great loss is that I actively teach you how to accept things that cannot be changed. Only by achieving real acceptance can the individual carry on in life despite the loss. Acceptance in REBT does not mean liking or even denying the loss. Acceptance in REBT means to acknowledge that a great loss has occurred and to feel healthy negative feelings of sadness, even great sadness. The benefit that results is that one can still have some degree of enjoyment in life. One can function without guilt and do well in life despite having suffered a great loss. This is leverage over the loss, the thing that cannot be changed.
![Trisha Sanders, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/trisha-sanders.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Trisha Sanders, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 07675 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
Grief counseling helps people cope with grief and mourning following the loss of a loved one or due to major life changes that trigger feelings of grief (i.e. job loss or divorce). It provides a space for individuals to work through and process the complex emotions surrounding loss. Healthy grieving results in remembering the loss with a newfound sense of peace, rather than searing pain.
![Karyn Reader, MSW, LCSW, BCD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/karyn-reader.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Karyn Reader, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Psychotherapist
In 07869 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
While grieving is normal when we have lost someone or something we loved and valued, it is nevertheless, painful and difficult. Grieving can even be more difficult when the relationship was conflicted and unhappy. Loss may be of a loved person or it can be of your health, independence, home, job, or beloved pet. Everyone grieves differently, and others in your life may not understand your way, or perhaps you are alone or feel alone. I can help you through the intensity of initial loss, work towards a balance of memories and taking your life forward, and do it your way. There is no right way to grieve and no set time limits. I will care about what is right for you.
![Sheila Brown, MA, MHC-LP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sheila-brown.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Sheila Brown, MA, MHC-LP
Mental Health Counselor
In 10003 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
All of us experience grief and loss in our lives. There is no escaping it. Unfortunately, there are many times that you will experience a loss that society does not sanction as "grief worthy." Loss of an early pregnancy, miscarriage, loss of a valued career or relationship, and the loss of a beloved pet often hit us hard, and result in feelings of grief. I listen with empathy and concern, and will assist you through the grieving process with sensitivity and support, while offering you effective ways of coping with your feelings.
![Philip Kolba, MA LCPC NCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/philip-kolba.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Philip Kolba, MA LCPC NCC
Psychotherapist
In 10013 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
Grief and loss is, unfortunately, a normal part of living. There is no single "correct" way to grieve: different cultures and even individuals from the same culture grieve differently. The only consistent feature is that grief takes time. The most effective thing anyone can do for someone grieving is to be there—to listen, to empathize, to walk along with the grief. There is no "fixing" grief. But counseling can help prevent normal grief from developing into major depression or other mental health conditions.
![Marty Tashman, Ph.D.(psychology), ACSW, M.S.W.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/marty-tashman.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Marty Tashman, Ph.D.(psychology), ACSW, M.S.W.
Dr. Marty
In 07043 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
Grief Counseling Grief counseling is a journey with many turns in the road. One moment you can’t imagine how you can go on and the next, it’s seems like maybe the cloud is beginning to lift. When I work with someone who is experiencing grief, I sit with them during the painful trip that they are taking. Grief counseling more than any other kind of counseling as blend of spirituality and practical reality, In our work together we will work with both parts of the healing; how to gain some perspective that can help us to go on and practical things that can be done to help with deal with painful difficulties in relating to the deep sense of loss. Dr. Marty also uses techniques from EMDR (a t....
![Joseph Tropper, PsyD, MS, LCPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/joseph-tropper.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Joseph Tropper, PsyD, MS, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
In 11201 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
Suffering a loss of a loved one can be devastating. You do not have to do it alone. Studies show that when one has a strong support team this can greatly help in their grieving process. I will work with you (and your family- if you so chose) to understand the grieving process, the emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects to help you get through this most difficult time.
![Jacklyn Rukaj, Psy.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jacklyn-rukaj.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Jacklyn Rukaj, Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Resident
In 10016 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
Grief and loss can take on many forms, and people process this differently. I will provide you with a safe and supportive space where we can work together to process your past and present, and create an improved platform for your future. As a postdoctoral psychology resident, I am highly trained, and strive to create a safe and supportive environment. I believe that each relationship is a unique interaction, and tailor my approach to each client’s needs, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and a Humanistic approach.
![So.i.Heard Music Therapy, MT-BC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/so.i.heard-music-therapy.jpg)
Grief Counselor
So.i.Heard Music Therapy, MT-BC
Music Therapist
In 07041 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
Our credentialed music therapists tailor sessions to each individual, utilizing personalized music exercises and interventions to address each person's unique experiences of loss or trauma. Involvement in music addresses trauma in two ways: music reaches us on an emotional level to help with coping, as well as on a neurological level to address and heal areas of the brain that are affected when trauma or loss are experienced. Our music therapists work with each client using musical elements like songwriting, processing, and guided imagery to help clients find their own voice and learn new coping skills to help manage trauma of any severity.
![Allison Gaydos, LMSW, LSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/allison-gaydos.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Allison Gaydos, LMSW, LSW
Psychotherapist
In 07306 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
Individuals struggling with grieving the loss of a loved one can learn how to cope and heal from these painful life experiences and ease the trauma of grief. EMDR can assist in helping to relieve suffering and allow the natural process of grief and mourning to continue in a healthy, adaptive way. Clients can reprocess distressing memories that may relate to grieving process.
![Maria Sue Butler, LMFT, Supervisor State Of Florida](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/maria-sue-butler.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Maria Sue Butler, LMFT, Supervisor State Of Florida
LMFT Diplomate, Certified of Anger management
In 10022 - Nearby to Cedar Grove.
It is very common for individuals to seek psychotherapy in times of grief. The death of a loved one is perhaps the single most intensive emotional experience an individual must face.We understand that sometimes there is little hope and trust because the road to recovery has been exhausting full of short-lived success. ART is dedicated to find an individualized treatment that closely fits the unique circumstances of each client; we do not apply "one size fits all" type of therapeutic treatment.