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Grief counselors and therapists in New York

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in New York

Michael Amory

Michael Amory

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am not going to bullshit you, proper therapy is hard work. The work we will do together will be intense.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. David Whitaker

Dr. David Whitaker

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


I am a NYS licensed psychologist with more than 35 years experience treating adults of all ages. My approach is collaborative and participatory. We work together actively to help you understand yourself better and resolve any issues standing between you and your life goals.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Abeela Haq

Abeela Haq

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“In my 20 plus years of clinical counseling, I have worked with many diverse individuals and situations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Emmanuel Ahipue

Emmanuel Ahipue

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I have a background in child, adolescent, adult, family mental health and substance abuse treatments.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Lisa Sevanick

Lisa Sevanick

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“At the heart of my work is a deep belief in your capacity to adapt, grow, and heal, even when life feels overwhelming.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelsey Vega

Kelsey Vega

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where you can be fully yourself—and also be gently challenged to reach your full potential.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sonia Portugal

Sonia Portugal

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“In addition to traditional techniques like talk therapy and cognitive strategies, I use mindfulness practices, body-based tools like breathwork and creative exercises, depending on what resonates with you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Nicole Paonessa

Nicole Paonessa

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I view therapy as a collaborative, supportive process where clients are respected as the experts of their own experiences.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Dr. Henry Jangira

Dr. Henry Jangira

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am to educate clients to recognize and challenge their automatic thoughts by identifying and then dismantle them through therapeutic interventions.”
Grief or loss, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rosemarie Stewart

Rosemarie Stewart

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I have been working as a clinical psychologist for almost 20 years to improve my patients' quality of life, strengthen their relationships, and develop self awareness...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Erin Ellis

Erin Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I collaborate with her clients, meeting them where they are and helping them find personalized solutions to achieve their goals and become their best selves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Antonia Zeccardi

Antonia Zeccardi

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a firm believer in the CBT process, the goal is for clients to realize that changing one's ideas or cognitions about events can change negative responses into positive ones.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Karlie Mueller

Karlie Mueller

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I utilize a compassionate, yet direct approach to assist clients in processing their challenges and harnessing their strengths.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tonii-Ann Davis

Tonii-Ann Davis

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have a warm, open-minded, and direct style, and I create a space where you can be honest without judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Melissa Rosen

Melissa Rosen

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I strive to create a space where healing occurs - a place where you can sit with difficult thoughts, emotions and behaviors, and develop the tools to transform them.”
Grief or loss, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephorna Barnes-Patterson

Stephorna Barnes-Patterson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“We are a small, caring community of mental health professionals with over 15 years of experience in the field of behavioral health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Barry Tavel

Barry Tavel

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Very empathic, eclectic, and goal oriented. I will always start where the client is an help create and achieve interpersonal goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Gina Major

Gina Major

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Are you tired of what feels like the "same old" therapy?

My approach to create a space with my clients to have a more personally tailored approach utilizing a wellness approach!

Thriving instead of just surviving.

I am a strong believer in meeting those I serve where they are.

Whether you are experiencing loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, a life transition, stress or need a sounding board, I am here to be a support!

Grief or loss, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Joseph Roth

Joseph Roth

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am an empathic and compassionate clinical social worker with 16 years of post masters experience utilizing evidence based treatment models such as CBT, DBT, ERP, along with additional treatment models.”
Grief or loss, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Elissa Smilowitz

Elissa Smilowitz

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My counseling style is warm and supportive. My therapeutic approach combines psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral treatment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ann Champney

Ann Champney

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Our therapists share a deep appreciation and respect for our clients' desires to recover and develop...”
Grief or loss, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anthony Skerritt

Anthony Skerritt

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My First-Person Approach prioritizes empathy and active listening, fostering a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Natalie Romatz

Natalie Romatz

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned my degree from the University of Michigan in 2014. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions, as well as those seeking greater fulfillment or a deeper sense of meaning in their lives. My approach to therapy is flexible and individualized—I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), while tailoring our work to your unique needs, goals, and personal style.

I began my career in community mental health, which shaped my deep and ongoing commitment to social justice, inclusivity, and compassionate care.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Relationship Issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Michelle Fulkerson

Michelle Fulkerson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New York


“I have an open, inquisitive, warm approach to clients. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation to healing and change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Lea Boriskin

Lea Boriskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New York


“I have over 15 years of experience helping patients recognize how symptoms manifest, to foster control over anxiety and depression plaguing him/her.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Yasemin O

Yasemin O

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I like to work with each client and use different approaches to fit their specific needs because everyone is unique...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Ms.  Eva Spears-Smith

Ms. Eva Spears-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I join you in your journey to label and identify your stressors, triggers, trauma responses and underlying emotions.”
Grief or loss, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Olivia Sterling

Olivia Sterling

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Olivia Sterling is an Afro-Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker that specializes in providing culturally sensitive, holistic therapy across diverse populations. In her work, Olivia utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices, including: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness.


Olivia’s background consists of providing individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents living in Residential Treatment Centers. She has also served as a Forensic Social Worker to incarcerated individuals and their families. Olivia has created and developed community-based programs to promote youth empowerment and education, in communities of color and for LGBTQ+ persons.


Olivia has a strong clinical background in assisting people living with chronic and advanced illnesses with their end-of-life care. Her expertise lies in supporting those dealing with anxiety and/or depression in their life transitions and/or grief and bereavement. While she comes to the practice with a wealth of clinical knowledge and training, she is most interested in providing an open heart and mind to those seeking transformative experiences and emotional healing.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lila Gyory

Lila Gyory

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I specialize in helping women navigating anxiety around life transitions, identity exploration, and their fertility and motherhood journeys.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Vanessa Edwards

Vanessa Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am direct while being warm and caring. I provide a safe space where people can be open and honest without fear of judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ashley Viaud

Ashley Viaud

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves while working toward meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Linda Orji

Linda Orji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • New York


I’m Linda Orji, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over Eleven years of experience in health care. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of caring for individuals with both medical and psychiatric conditions, which deepened my understanding of the powerful connection between the mind, body, and overall well-being.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Suehay Gonzalez

Suehay Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is rooted in the belief that even in life's most challenging moments, you already carry the inner compass needed for healing; we work together to help you trust it!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Sadhana Sardana

Dr. Sadhana Sardana

Psychiatrist

Virtual • New York


“I value the importance of a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and collaborating with clients/parents/families/teachers/mental health providers to understand the client, his/her strengths and needs in the context of his/her family, taking into...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Shavon Gaddy

Shavon Gaddy

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I specialize in providing therapy to those outside and within the LGBTQ/QI 2-S+ spectrum, GNC/Non-Binary, Ballroom, and BDSM/Kink community.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nicole Safer

Nicole Safer

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am careful to build on clients' pre-existing strengths to help them to develop long-lasting resilience to stress.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Laura Fernandez

Laura Fernandez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that therapy should be a non-judgmental safe space in order to discuss your individual needs and wants.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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John Haines

John Haines

Therapist

Virtual • New York


As a license marriage and family therapist, I have spent over 10 years working in with individuals, couples, and families to better understand themselves and the people around them. My clinical training in Los Angeles and New York was specialized in LGBT Affirmative Psychotherapy.

Grief or loss, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Alexandra Kariyannis

Alexandra Kariyannis

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Alexandra views therapy as a space where you can show up exactly as you are, no pressure, no judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Danielle DiFilippo

Danielle DiFilippo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My clinical background works strongly with defeating negative beliefs that hinders one's ability to progress forward.”
Grief or loss, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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