Specialized Therapy for Grief and Loss in NYC

Grief is not a problem to be "solved" or a task to be "completed." It is a profound human experience that requires a witness. Whether you are navigating the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the "invisible" grief of a career transition, I provide a safe, compassionate space in Manhattan to honor your loss while slowly restoring your capacity for meaning and hope.

Common grief symptoms: have you found yourself asking any of these questions?

Grief can affect people in many different ways. You may recognize yourself in some of the experiences below:

• Grief comes in waves: I can be fine for a moment, and then something small brings it all rushing back.
• I keep replaying things after a loss: Conversations, decisions, and things I wish I had said or done differently.
• Grief can feel unreal or surreal: Part of me still expects things to go back to how they were.
• Intense grief and crying spells: The pain feels overwhelming. I miss them so much, I can't stop crying.

• Going through the motions after loss: I get things done, but without the same sense of presence or meaning.
• Grief-related fatigue: Even simple tasks feel like they take more energy than they should.
• Avoiding grief triggers: Places, music, or conversations that I know will bring up painful memories.
• Feeling like I've lost a piece of myself: Life hasn’t been the same since the loss, and I feel changed by it.
• Not feeling like myself after bereavement: Something about me feels different and harder to recognize.
• Grief affecting concentration and focus: It’s harder to think clearly or stay on track.
• Feeling isolated in grief: Even when I’m surrounded by people who care about me.
• Struggling to move forward after loss: It feels like moving on means leaving something important behind.
• Holding onto reminders of grief: Memories, objects, or routines—anything that keeps a connection alive.
• Self-doubt during grief: Wondering if I should be handling my grief better by now.
• Grief without a clear place to go: The feelings feel overwhelming and hard to process or contain.

Navigating the Dual Process of Grief

Modern grief research suggests that healthy mourning isn't about letting go; it's about learning to oscillate between two modes of being:

Types of Loss We Address

In the fast-paced culture of New York City, many losses go unacknowledged. I specialize in helping clients navigate both visible and "disenfranchised" grief:

• Bereavement: The death of a partner, parent, sibling, or close friend.
• Ambiguous Loss: When a loved one is physically present but psychologically absent (dementia, addiction) or when a loss lacks closure.

• Complicated Grief: When mourning feels "stuck" or frozen, making it difficult to function long after the event.
• Professional Loss: The deep emotional impact of career endings, business failures, or the loss of a professional identity.
• Relational Rupture: The "living grief" associated with divorce or the end of a long-term partnership.

Is Your Body Grieving?

Grief often manifests physically before we can name it emotionally. It is common to experience:

• The "Grief Fog": Difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, and a sense of unreality.
• Physical Exhaustion: Feeling heavy, burned out, or having a "tight" chest.

• Sleep Disturbances: Insomnia or the urge to sleep excessively to escape the pain.
• Anxiety & Hypervigilance: A sudden fear for the safety of others or yourself.

The Path Toward Integration

I integrate narrative therapy, depth psychology, and somatic awareness to help you process your loss. We don't aim to "get over" the grief; we aim to expand your life so that the grief, while always a part of you, no longer consumes you. Together, we work toward restoring your capacity for joy and vitality.