Grief Therapy in NYC
Hi, my name is Kate, and I’m a grief therapist in NYC.
You may be feeling like your grief will never end. You may be feeling like you don’t know how to move forward. You may be feeling like others are ready to move on but you are not. You may feel like you thought your grief was over, but are suddenly feeling it all over again. I understand, and I’m here to help.
I help people change their relationship with grief, finding ways to honor the past while still moving forward.
If you’re ready to take the first step towards healing, schedule a complimentary consultation for grief counseling with me today.
My Approach to Grief Therapy in NYC
Grief is something we will all encounter in our lives, yet we aren’t good at talking about it. Grief deserves a safe space to be held and cared for. Everyone’s journey with grief is different, and I’m here to support you on your grief journey.
I offer a warm, supportive space for you to talk about your loved one, and the feelings that come with that. I want to hear about the times you laughed together, the things you’ll miss, and what is hurting now. My role as a grief therapist is to allow you as much time and space as you and your grief need. With that time and space, you can learn to change how you relate to that grief.
One of the tricky parts of grief can be the feeling that others don’t want to hear about it. You may even feel like others want you to “move on” or “be over it.” I know that while it may change over time, grief doesn’t just suddenly disappear. To quote a favorite book on grief, “it’s OK that you’re not OK.”
Spending some time talking with a grief therapist can help. Having the chance in grief counseling to experience compassion can help move us to understanding and healing.
I know that each person’s grief is different. I know that each person’s grief deserves care and attention. I am here to support you in what your grief looks like. I am here to sit with you in the difficult moments, and to celebrate the beautiful moments along the way.
I’ve seen people in many stages of grief. I’ve witnessed the first moments after a death occurred. I’ve worked with people who discuss grief years after their loss. My approach is to meet each person with compassion and understanding.
I know sometimes it’s important to feel the grief, and sometimes it’s important to think about anything but the grief. I know sometimes it’s important to give space to the feelings, and sometimes it’s important just to find ways to cope with the day to day.
With compassion and understanding, you can find new ways to address your grief. Together, we can look at ways to help you cope. We can look at the feelings you are carrying with you. And we can honor your loss along the way.
Grief Counseling in NYC FAQs
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Therapy that is compassionate and patient is helpful for grief. Grief looks different for many people, so it’s important to work with a grief therapist who understands that. I’ve found that some of the important elements of moving through grief are compassion and time. This is not to say that time heals all wounds, but our relationship with grief changes over time. A supportive space to explore and understand what we are feeling and letting ourselves feel whatever comes up are important.
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Grief counseling can include many parts of ourselves and our experiences. Some people need a space to talk about the person who died. Some people need space to talk about the range of feelings that might come up- anger, sadness, happiness, joy, guilt. Some grief may feel extra complicated, depending on the circumstances around the death, or depending on the relationship with the person who died. Grief therapy can be a space to talk about any of those things without shame.
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This is going to vary depending on the person, but some questions that might help you decide are: Am I really struggling with grief? Do I feel like I don’t have people to talk to about the person who died? Do I feel like I’m grieving “wrong?” Am I having difficulty functioning in my daily life due to grief? Does the idea of getting extra support for my bereavement sound like it might be helpful?
There really isn’t one true answer to when you need bereavement counseling. That said, if you found yourself saying yes to any of those questions, it could be worth exploring.
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It would be so much easier if I could give you one, set answer here. I can’t. Everyone’s experience of grief is different. I’ve also learned that in most cases, grief doesn’t go away. Grief changes.
What might feel unbearable today, might feel manageable in a year. You may feel mostly OK, and then find a food, a smell, or a song, has your grief resurfacing. The intensity may change from day to day, month to month, year to year. The work in grief counseling is usually not about ending grief; it’s about changing your relationship to the grief. Your grief deserves the time it needs to be felt.
Get help from a grief therapist in New York
Grief can be so hard to navigate. I know that it can be complicated, one day feeling lost, the next day feeling joy, and perhaps the following day feeling guilty for that joy. I know at times it feels like others are judging grief, or are impatient. Your grief deserves time and care.
I am happy to provide the time and care that you need. I look forward to talking to you to learn how I can support you in your grief journey. Setting up a complimentary 15 minute consultation is a place to start.