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Grief counselors and therapists in Brooklyn, NY

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Losing someone changes everything, and Brooklyn's vibrant neighborhoods deserve compassionate support. Headway's network of 5,252 providers specializes in grief therapy, bereavement counseling, and trauma recovery—offering flexible virtual or in-person sessions to help you process death, loss of a loved one, and unresolved grief at your own pace.

Dr. Adaora Ede

Dr. Adaora Ede

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach is rooted in evidence-based psychiatric care, but I do also realize that healing isn't linear and one-size-fits-all.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mercedes Okosi

Dr. Mercedes Okosi

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • New York, NY


“As a trauma specialist, my goal is to help you feel more empowered and in control of your life by gaining insight on the past and building toward a sense of safety, authenticity, and balance in your future.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Rena Miller

Rena Miller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach integrates mindfulness-based and compassion-based cognitive behavioral therapies (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy).”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Elizabeth Civik

Elizabeth Civik

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I specialize in supporting young adult women who've faced difficult or complex experiences, whether that's family instability, cultural pressure, adoption, marginalization, or relational trauma.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Callie Karpman

Callie Karpman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • New York, NY


“Therapy is not easy, but my casual, collaborative style helps make the work feel real and supportive.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Monica Ianelli

Monica Ianelli

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • New York, NY


“Monica's style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. She strives to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jessica Elwart-Konkel

Jessica Elwart-Konkel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • New York, NY


“The practice is built on a fat liberating, non-diet ideology using honest communication, relational straight-forward feedback, and humor.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Jeffrey

Christina Jeffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5 mi away • New York, NY


“As a fellow spicy brained person, I believe that language and humor are both vital parts of understanding ourselves...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Rebecca Kane

Rebecca Kane

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • New York, NY


I utilize a multi-theoretical basis for all my clients. For my practice, trust, warmth and communication are the foundations of a good therapeutic relationship. I have a specialty in child/adolescent/family issues. However, I see many young adults who have issues feeling at ease and confident in their relationships and workplace. I endeavor to lift my clients out of the dark place that may be weighing them down to finding the solutions that will enable them to live freely.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Haydee M. Cerezo

Haydee M. Cerezo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • New York, NY


Great to meet you!

My name is Haydee Cerezo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a trained psychotherapist with specialization in treatment for depression, anxiety, grief/loss and life transitions. With 20 years of experience, I understand that seeking help can be challenging and takes courage. Congratulations on taking the first step. Prioritizing one's mental health can lead to a happier and stable life.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Marietta Guido

Marietta Guido

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • New York, NY


As an experienced psychotherapist, I believe that an empathic approach creates an environment, in which, trust and curiosity can flourished, facilitating the adjustment to an already difficult process. The relationship between psychotherapist and patient constitutes an important tool, in the understanding of patient's past and present behaviors.


Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Jorge Alvarenga

Dr. Jorge Alvarenga

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • New York, NY


“My goal is to help you understand yourself better, to explore what brings you joy, as well as sorrow, and to support you in making the changes you desire to reach your life goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Foula Gavrilis

Foula Gavrilis

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • New York, NY


“There are points in our lives that offer unique opportunities for change and growth. Often these moments are accompanied by painful emotions such as fear, worry, anger, or sadness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Geraldine Espinoza

Geraldine Espinoza

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • New York, NY


“My goal is to gain an in-depth knowledge of your specific needs using our talk space to deepen self-awareness, provide psychoeducation, and empathically nurture growth...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Anna Tello

Anna Tello

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • Elmhurst, NY


“We focus on the connection between the mind, body and spirit and the role that spirituality plays in emotional health and well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Xiaofeng Koswatta

Xiaofeng Koswatta

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • New York, NY


“It takes great courage to seek help. I strive to create a trusting, holding environment for my clients.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nicolas Garrera-Tolbert

Dr. Nicolas Garrera-Tolbert

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Long Island City, NY


“Psychoanalysis, as I understand it, is a theory and a practice specifically designed and adequately equipped to address the causes of useless suffering and bring about subjective change that, ideally, root it out.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yara Adam-Whiter

Yara Adam-Whiter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I believe in creating a collaborative, non-judgmental, supportive therapeutic environment to build a trusting relationship that leads to the empowerment and growth of the client.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fatima Sami

Fatima Sami

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • New York, NY


“I believe meaningful therapy begins with trust and deepens through curiosity about the patterns that shape how you relate to yourself and others.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tehela Nimroody

Dr. Tehela Nimroody

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6 mi away • New York, NY


“I have been seeing patients for over 20 years and my experience has shown me time and again the wonderful changes that individuals can attain when they become more aware of the hidden meanings behind seemingly incomprehensible and self-destructive...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Batya Srolovitz

Batya Srolovitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • New York, NY


I am a clinical psychotherapist with almost a decade of experience working with couples and adults who want to better understand themselves, and work towards creating the lives and relationships they crave. I am passionate about helping people reconnect to themselves, their hopes, and their autonomy. I specialize in relational/marital challenges, anxiety, grief, addiction, eating disorders, and trauma.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jason Kruk

Dr. Jason Kruk

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • New York, NY


I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in individual and couples therapy. I have over twenty years of experience working with a wide variety of clinical problems. I am most interested in working with individuals who are curious about themselves and who believe that they may find some relief from their struggles by examining their thoughts and feelings in the context of their relational history.


Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Morteza Modarres Gharavi

Dr. Morteza Modarres Gharavi

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach is deeply informed by psychoanalytic thinking. I recognize that present struggles often stem from unconscious conflicts, early experiences, and intergenerational dynamics.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Alison Ross

Dr. Alison Ross

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • New York, NY



I have been in private practice as a psychologist for the past 30+ years and I can honestly say that I remain passionate about and dedicated to the work that I do as a therapist. I have a BA in Psychology and Human Biology from Stanford University and a Masters in Public Health from Yale University. My doctorate in Clinical Psychology is from The Graduate Center, C.U.N.Y and I completed training as a psychoanalyst at the NYU Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Teshera Russell

Teshera Russell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • New York, NY


“By integrating trauma-informed psychodynamic therapy, we will uncover the underlying causes of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Anne Rufrano

Anne Rufrano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • Long Is City, NY


“I am a Christian, Asian American woman. I am caring and non-judgemental, able to use my education and life experiences to help bring to consciousness what is unconscious and help with attachment wounds, trauma, and regulate emotions with healthy...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alejandra Zamora

Alejandra Zamora

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • New York, NY


“My clinical style is attentive and goal-oriented, while still allowing space for clients to explore their experiences at a pace that feels appropriate for them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Suzanne Rothman

Suzanne Rothman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • New York, NY


“With empathy, compassion, humor, and a non-judgmental ear, I will accompany and help guide you through your unique journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Narolyn Mendez

Dr. Narolyn Mendez

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • New York, NY


“I am a licensed clinical psychologist that specializes in reproductive mental health—including decision-making around parenting and conception, reproductive health, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum—Latinx psychology, women's issues, health...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine OConnell

Catherine OConnell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • New York, NY


I believe therapy is most effective when you feel comfortable being yourself. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard and supported while we work together toward meaningful change. I value building a genuine therapeutic relationship and believe that honesty, collaboration, and even humor have an important place in the healing process.

My experience includes helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges. Throughout my career, I've worked in nonprofit and community mental health settings, supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. I received my Masters in Social Work at Florida State University. I relocated to New York City in 2015.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Dorian Sanchez

Michael Dorian Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


Michael Dorian Sanchez is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor with NYS qualification for Diagnostic Privilege, who works with adolescents and adults suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, severe/persistent mental illness, phase of life transitions and complications, grief, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and general mental health issues. Alternatively, Michael also has experience supervising other clinicians, as well as allocating time to teaching Mental Health graduate students, as an Adjunct Professor with CUNY.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Youssef Abdel-Gawad

Youssef Abdel-Gawad

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • New York, NY


I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a professional background focusing on mood disorders, anxiety, and challenges in relationships. I attach importance to the ways issues of culture, race, trauma, family dynamics, and migration influence how we carry ourselves in the world and approach our experiences.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melisa DE LA Cruz

Melisa DE LA Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


Hi, I’m Melisa, a licensed mental health counselor passionate about helping individuals of all ages navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, using play therapy to foster expression and healing, while also supporting adults with issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.

If you're seeking support in overcoming life’s challenges, I’d be honored to work with you.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Paul Cohen

Paul Cohen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Jamaica, NY


“I am warm, encouraging, a strong motivator, and honor each individual's unique characteristics and strengths.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Marie Fennell

Anna Marie Fennell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • New York, NY


When we feel othered, alone, or hopeless — it's hard to ask for help. Talking to a therapist can help you feel like yourself again. I help my clients discover the root of their concerns through storytelling, reflecting on their values and desires, and understanding in what ways they’ve adapted to being in the world.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tarak Patel

Dr. Tarak Patel

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 4.9 mi away • Long Is City, NY


“I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, a former Medical Director, and ER Attending that offers simple practical evidence-based treatments...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicholas Morales

Nicholas Morales

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Flushing, NY


“Passionate and dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience providing compassionate, client-centered care to individuals, couples, and families.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Susan Tross

Dr. Susan Tross

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • New York, NY


“I use proven strategies (such as CBT and DBT) that will help you experience relief and progress relatively soon.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Relationship issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dovid LaBrie

Dovid LaBrie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Flushing, NY


“My approach to therapy is integrative and combines ideas and interventions from various therapeutic models.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Richard Glisker

Dr. Richard Glisker

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • New York, NY


“My style is warm, thoughtful, and engaged. I aim to create a space where you can speak freely, feel taken seriously, and begin to understand yourself in a deeper way.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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