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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 5,576 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.

Jessica Loftus

Jessica Loftus

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Massapequa, NY


“My mission is to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care rooted in a holistic approach, focusing not only on treating symptoms, but also addressing the underlying causes of mental distress.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Malamud

Robin Malamud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Melville, NY


“My goal in treatment is for you to find your best quality of life and be able to overcome life's challenges and obstacles.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Susan Mazzola

Susan Mazzola

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Massapequa, NY


Hello , I am a therapist with over 30 years of experience working with teens and adults. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. My priority is to create a therapeutic relationship in a safe, judgement free space.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alison Stone

Alison Stone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Nyack, NY


“I became a therapist because my own experience as a client was so transformational, I wanted to give that gift to others.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Julie Lange-Castronova

Dr. Julie Lange-Castronova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Wantagh, NY


“I have a holistic approach to treatment using cognitive behavioral strategies in conjunction with psychodynamic theory.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hyra Kameraj

Hyra Kameraj

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Irvington, NY


“Humanistic approach; during my sessions I use active listening skills, empathy, spirituality, Gestalt techniques, Craniosacral massage, breathing/mediation techniques, and tarot cards.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrew Eisenberg

Andrew Eisenberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • White Plains, NY


“I generally use an ego-supportive and strength based approach where clients can feel empowered to explore their needs...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alexa Guter

Alexa Guter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • West Babylon, NY


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I want you to feel comfortable, understood, and never judged.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justine Zerbo

Justine Zerbo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • West Islip, NY


“I utilize psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioral therapy, relations and attachment theory, mindfulness, and person centered therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Goldstein

Michael Goldstein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Rye Brook, NY


I love counseling – both giving and receiving. For over 40 years, I have helped adoptive families utilizing my law and counseling degrees.

The counseling aspect spans a wide range of populations, including tweens, seniors, singles, couples, and multiple family members.

I met my wife at graduate school while working on my Master’s in Social Work, and we have since adopted three children.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jean Melconian

Jean Melconian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dix Hills, NY


“I believe that every child has a unique voice, and through art, they can begin to understand and communicate their inner world.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Fatima Odetalla

Dr. Fatima Odetalla

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Pomona, NY


“Dr. Odetalla is passionate about treating clients holistically. Utilizing her family medicine and psychiatric knowledge, she embraces an integrative and culturally sensitive approach to diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Colleen McKechnie

Dr. Colleen McKechnie

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Northport, NY


“I work to teach patients how to explore their unique experience and verbalize their feelings. Through this process, patients feel both empowered and understood.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Linda Ganzenmuller

Linda Ganzenmuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Commack, NY


“I am passionate about helping my clients to understand and believe in the treatments that I ask them to try...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Cathy Randolph

Cathy Randolph

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Hauppauge, NY


Hello! My name is Cathy Randolph and I am a Board-Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I developed my passion for mental health during my journey working with veterans in residential PTSD and Substance abuse programs. My specialties include, but are not limited to treating and managing PTSD, Substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and adjustment disorder. I am also a Medicinal Marijuana clinician.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deborah November

Deborah November

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Katonah, NY


“I work with clients from a strength-based and affirming perspective. My goal is to provide a wam and attentive environment that produces personal growth and wholeness.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alyssa Sousa

Alyssa Sousa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Katonah, NY


“I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself fully and honestly.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Dalessandro

Christine Dalessandro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sayville, NY


“I believe in a collaborative approach where clients and I work together, to establish goals and to address specific presenting problems.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lauren Froitzheim

Lauren Froitzheim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sayville, NY


“I am a NY Licensed Social Worker with 30 years experience in Anxiety, depression, addictions, woman's issues, relationship and job issues.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Vincent Lopreto

Vincent Lopreto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • West Sayville, NY


“My goal is simple: incorporate strength-based collaborative approach that creates insight through self-exploration, motivates positive change, and allows you to achieve harmony and a happier life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Orith Zabari

Orith Zabari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, NY


“In our sessions, we would integrate movement, music, journaling, meditation, breathwork, mindfulness, and somatic work.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beth McLean

Beth McLean

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Warwick, NY


“Clients who work with me can expect a warm and judgement free environment (sprinkled with some humor!) where they will be able to explore parts of themselves that maybe they've never explored before.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ramin Azarm

Ramin Azarm

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Patchogue, NY


“I am a very determined, resilient and empowering therapist that will work diligently to provide you with unconditional support and help you to reach your goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Lindsay Herzog

Lindsay Herzog

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Port Jefferson, NY


“I help them do this by creating a non-judgmental space in which my clients feel comfortable no matter what they are bringing to session.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Richard Karelis

Richard Karelis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mount Sinai, NY


“I help them first to understand their problems more fully so as to facilitate the changes they are seeking.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Southwell

Paula Southwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chester, NY


“Living up to one's full potential is quest, a journey, where we learn along the way how to make ourselves better and stronger.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Lauren Hawxhurst

Lauren Hawxhurst

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cornwall, NY


“My role as a counselor is to provide a space where clients can be vulnerable and open about the challenges they face...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
AnnMarie Colandrea

AnnMarie Colandrea

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cornwall, NY


“I have almost 25 years of experience in the human services field and love working with mature adolescents and young adults to help develop coping skills to deal with the stress of unpredictable and sometimes uncontrollable life situations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Eunice Martinez-Salazar

Dr. Eunice Martinez-Salazar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Goshen, NY


“I bring a holistic perspective to the therapeutic process, addressing the mind, body, and emotions while honoring each person's cultural and lived experience.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eileen McAlpine

Eileen McAlpine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Miller Place, NY


“My goal is for the client to feel heard and understood. I will praise and encourage the client to continue their journey.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Stress management
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nicole Loiodice

Nicole Loiodice

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newburgh, NY


As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in working with adolescents, their families, and young adults. Ultimately I meet you where you are. This may include focusing on skill building and coping, processing past and current experiences, problem solving, or being creative.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colonial Youth And Family Services Kimberly Andrejkovics

Colonial Youth And Family Services Kimberly Andrejkovics

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Moriches, NY


“I believe in meeting a client where they are and working alongside them to assist with identifying goals to focus on.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jeremy Freeman

Jeremy Freeman

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Port Jervis, NY


“As a formally trained Gestalt therapist, my approach is grounded in the client-therapist relationship, the 'here and now', and authentic dialogue.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Meredith Millen

Meredith Millen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newburgh, NY


“My style is integrative; I draw from various theoretical schools of thought and utilize dimensions of therapeutic healing since different approaches are applicable to different people in different situations.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sophie Mallari

Sophie Mallari

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a trauma informed therapist and I will always consider the deep rooted beliefs that have brought you to where you are today.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shelly Sadon

Shelly Sadon

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy is not just about feeling heard, but about gently challenging the patterns that keep you stuck.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Etosha Blank

Etosha Blank

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I strive to provide a safe, empowering space where we can work together on what matters most to you and the goals you'd like to focus on in therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Donivan

Kathryn Donivan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My focus is to support you with finding your inner strength and to harness that strength to begin to shift what does not serve you.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yiyao Ding

Yiyao Ding

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My therapy approach is relational, holistic, and supportively confrontational. I believe that you know yourself the best, and I will help you listen to and better understand yourself.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Bates

Tara Bates

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe innovation and new ideas can spark a revolution in your life. Change is never easy, and it takes courage to work towards your own happiness.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our therapists located within 20 miles of Brooklyn, NY who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Brooklyn, NY
There are over 198 therapists in Brooklyn, NY accepting new patients.
198+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 86%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 90%Aetna
  • 63%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
  • 62%Cigna
  • 52%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 38%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 5%French
  • 5%Russian
  • 4%Hebrew
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 25%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 19%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 18%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Licensed Psychoanalyst
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 28%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 23%Child or adolescent therapy

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