![Michael Mruz, LCSW, ACSW, MSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/michael-mruz.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Michael Mruz, LCSW, ACSW, MSW
Michael G Mruz, Psychotherapist
In 10583 - Nearby to Woodcliff Lake.
Grief is a natural response to a loss, and loss can come in many forms: loss of a relationship, friendship, health, job, financial stability, safety; death of a loved one or even a pet; or a loved one’s serious illness. It is normal to feel sad, numb, angry, even guilty, following a loss, but these feelings should become less intense over time. In therapy, together we can explore if the pain and feelings surrounding your loss are so constant and severe that they keep you from resuming your life, if you feel “stuck” in an intense state of morning and how to overcome and learn to live again.
![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 Woodcliff Lake.
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.
![The Imago Way, Psy.D. & L.C.S.W.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/the-imago-way.jpg)
Grief Counselor
The Imago Way, Psy.D. & L.C.S.W.
Licensed Psychologist & Licensed Social Worker
In 10543 - Nearby to Woodcliff Lake.
I teach my clients about the stages of grief. This often which helps to normalize what they are experiencing. It can be so overwhelming and isolating to lose someone you love. I give clients a safe place to explore all of their emotions around their loss. I work to help clients feeling grounded again and take the steps necessary to find a new normal.
![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 Woodcliff Lake.
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 Woodcliff Lake.
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....
![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 Woodcliff Lake.
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.
![Lewis Pagano, LPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/lewis-pagano.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Lewis Pagano, LPC
Licensed Professioal Counselor
In 07042 - Nearby to Woodcliff Lake.
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.
![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 Woodcliff Lake.
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
![Debra Feinberg, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/debra-feinberg.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Debra Feinberg, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 07040 - Nearby to Woodcliff Lake.
Are you grieving over the death of a child, partner, spouse, parent or grandparent? Are you going through a painful loss such as a divorce or end of a relationship? Grief counseling may help you. We all experience, expresses and deal with loss in different ways. If your grief is making it hard to function, grief counseling may help. Maplewood Counseling therapist Debra Feinberg, LCSW provides individual grief counseling in a compassionate and warm environment. She helps men and women with the different emotional reactions to grief and trauma such as shock, anger and deep sadness.
![Silvina Falcon-Levine, MSW, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/silvina-falcon-levine.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Silvina Falcon-Levine, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 07078 - Nearby to Woodcliff Lake.
Grief and bereavement are the natural emotional responses to any kind of loss. It involves experiencing intense feelings, many of them unexpectedly and overwhelmingly. Loss is a personal journey; while grieving can often foster compassion and connection among family and friends, it is also common for the griever to experience difficulties identifying and sharing feelings or experience inter-personal conflict. Even, guilt, anxiety and anger may rise in addition to sadness and sorrow during grief. Bereavement counseling can provide a safe space to explore the struggles inherent to loss, with the support and understanding of a professional.
![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 Woodcliff Lake.
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 Woodcliff Lake.
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.
![Priska Imberti, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/priska-imberti.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Priska Imberti, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 11377 - Nearby to Woodcliff Lake.
People experiencing grief and loss are often invaded by mixed emotions and thoughts, including sadness, guilt, anger, feeling frozen or ambivalent, to mention some. Difficult but essential, is to make sense of the situation and find hope. I help clients understand that what has happened might not be altered, but that they can use their own powers and that of their support systems to master the present moment.
![Rich Esposito, M.S. CAMS](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/rich-esposito.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Rich Esposito, M.S. CAMS
Professor Rich Esposito, M.S., CAMS
In 10567 - Nearby to Woodcliff Lake.
Grief is the normal and natural emotional reaction to loss. My guidance and experience will help you more toward your intellect and deal with your broken heart. We can work together and deal with what remains emotionally incomplete at the time of a death, a divorce, or other losses. I am trained to work within your inner self to understand your self destruction, and build self confidence.
![Francesca Wehr, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/francesca-wehr.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Francesca Wehr, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 07451 - Nearby to Woodcliff Lake.
In my approach to grief and loss therapy, I provide a compassionate and understanding space where clients can process their emotions at their own pace. Grieving is a deeply personal experience, and I focus on helping individuals navigate the complex feelings of sadness, anger, and confusion that often accompany loss. Through tailored therapeutic techniques, I assist clients in finding meaning, honoring their memories, and rebuilding their lives. My goal is to foster healing, resilience, and a sense of peace during this difficult journey.
![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 Woodcliff Lake.
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.
![Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kevin-fleming.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
In 10012 - Nearby to Woodcliff Lake.
Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D approaches issues of grief & loss through the lens of innovation----instead of growing the same neural networks responsible for the pain in weekly therapy sessions, we reset the brain to move forward quicker and efficiently by working on the stuck limbic system so as to empower the person with more success and traction. For no one wants to stay in a grief mode for too long; but when you dont include the brain in your work with someone, you risk describing the water to them while they drown and calling it success. Contact Grey Matters International, Inc now at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161
![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 Woodcliff Lake.
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.
![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 Woodcliff Lake.
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.
![Hal Brickman, LCSW, RCSW, CSW, MSW, CHT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/hal-brickman.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Hal Brickman, LCSW, RCSW, CSW, MSW, CHT
New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 11375 - Nearby to Woodcliff Lake.
Grief and loss inevitably leads to anger & sadness. Not surprisingly, it also can lead to depression and feelings of guilt. The latter is called irrational guilt, as most of us lack magical powers to cure dying people. Even if they mean the world to us. I would encourage my clients to express feeling of guilt and anger often unconscious related to the loss. The anger is often at the person who died. Of course, this is irrational anger in most cases, as we all are going to die. The anger is over losing someone we love, value. I would use clinical interventions that usher in the grieving process. This fosters coming to terms with and an acceptance of the loss.
![Rich Heller, MSW, CPC, ACC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/rich-heller.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Rich Heller, MSW, CPC, ACC
Relationship Coach
In 10803 - Nearby to Woodcliff Lake.
Grief and loss are complicated by the fact that mourning is a lost art in our society. In our work together we will have the grief and loss so that we can release it and move forward in our lives. Often when faced with loss, folks either avoid grief having it later overwhelm them, or they get lost in it with no idea how to be complete with the sense of loss. Our process will allow you to have the feelings without completely losing yourself in them.
![Carolyn AlRoy, Psy.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/carolyn-alroy.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Carolyn AlRoy, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
In 10011 - Nearby to Woodcliff Lake.
If it is a past loss we will talk about that relationship and what it meant to you, and see how that person affected you in your current life and what he/she meant to you. If it is a current or impending loss, we can focus on day-to-day issues to lessen anxiety, and process how to handle what time is left. Practical issues may be discussed. if you find yourself obsessing we will probably focus on feeling, if you find yourself lost in feeling, we may focus on verbalizing your thoughts and your feelings. If you are overwhelmed by depression and find it difficult to function, I will make recommendations for medications and/or alternative strategies.
![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 Woodcliff Lake.
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.
![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.
![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 Woodcliff Lake.
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.