Grief Counseling

Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, and yet it is also one of the most isolating. Whether you have lost a loved one, a relationship, a career, or a sense of identity you once took for granted, grief can leave you feeling unmoored — unable to move forward, unsure how to make sense of what has changed. In my Manhattan practice, I provide a steady, compassionate presence for people who are learning to live with loss.

There is no right way to grieve. The popular notion of linear stages — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance — does not capture the reality of most people’s experience. Grief moves in waves. It resurfaces at unexpected moments. It can coexist with relief, guilt, anger, and even gratitude. In therapy, I help clients honor the full complexity of their grief without judgment or pressure to “move on” according to anyone else’s timeline.

I also work with what clinicians call complicated grief — grief that becomes stuck, overwhelming, or entangled with depression, anxiety, or unresolved relationship issues. Sometimes the loss that brings someone to therapy is not the only loss they are carrying. Earlier, unprocessed grief can amplify the pain of a current loss, and therapy provides the space to attend to all of it.

With over thirty years of clinical experience on the Upper East Side of New York City, I have walked alongside many individuals through periods of profound loss. My approach is warm, patient, and deeply respectful of each person’s process. If you are struggling with grief and looking for support, I invite you to contact me to schedule a consultation.