GRIEF AND LOSS IN NEW YORK CITY
Everyone experiences loss at some point in life, whether it’s the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship. Grief is the reaction to loss. During the grieving process, you may experience an array of emotions. The grieving process is different for everyone, but there’s nothing wrong with seeking help.
What Can I Expect During Therapy for Grief and Loss?
Just like there’s no one way to grieve, there’s no one type of therapy to help you go through your stages of grief. At Healthy Minds NYC, we offer a range of options tailored to each person, ensuring personalized support through the stages of grief.
Evidence-Based Modalities
Our skilled team at Healthy Minds NYC offers multiple evidence-based modalities to treat grief and loss. We create a tailored plan specific to your needs based on all the factors that affect your grieving process, including personality, culture, and experiences.
Coping Strategies and Skills
Therapy for grief and loss also helps you process your emotions and serves as a safe haven for you to express your feelings of guilt, anger, or regret without judgment.
Exploration
Exploring the meaning of the loss and its impact on your life. A Healthy Minds NYC therapist can help you make sense of your experience, identify any unresolved issues or unfinished business related to the loss, and find ways to integrate the loss into your life story.
What Are Grief and Loss?
Grief is the emotional reaction to loss. Almost everyone experiences some type of loss, such as the death of a loved one, loss of a relationship or job, or an unexpected move to a new area. Reaction to loss differs from person to person. The grieving process usually occurs in stages and causes an array of emotions. The stages of grief include:
Denial
Anger
Depression
Acceptance
Longing
The stages of grief don’t occur in any specific order, nor does everyone experiencing loss go through each stage. There’s no right or wrong way to grieve. But, some people find their feelings surrounding a loss confusing or hard to deal with.
When Should I Seek Help for Grief and Loss?
Everyone manages grief and loss in their own way. Some people need to go through their stages of grief alone, while others feel comfort in sharing their feelings and loss with others. Seek help from the experts at Healthy Minds NYC if you’re struggling with your loss and the emotions attached to your grief.
You may also benefit from therapy if you’re using unhealthy coping mechanisms to manage grief and loss, such as:
Avoiding your emotions
Using alcohol or drugs
Keeping yourself overly busy to avoid unpleasant feelings
Feeling resentment towards those who try to help
Struggling with grief from a previous loss
Our team includes a diverse group of therapists from an array of backgrounds and experiences. Our care coordinator at Healthy Minds NYC matches you with a therapist or team of therapists that best meets your personal needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Starting therapy for grief in New York City is simple through Healthy Minds NYC. Our care coordinator can connect with you in a free consultation call to delicately listen and connect you with the right grief counselor. We’ll answer your questions and within a week you’ll meet with a therapist in person in Midtown Manhattan or online to process the loss you’ve faced. You have enough on your plate right now. We want to make getting help easy.
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Normal grief happens in a natural and often non-linear manner as you adjust to the loss and experience a vast array of intense, ever-changing emotions, physical symptoms, and disruptions to daily life. Get help for normal grief when it begins to impair you from engaging in life with hope, optimism, or routine functioning. Complicated grief keeps you feeling stuck for a long period of time. Whereas the pain of normal grief tends to lessen over time, with complicated grief you may experience an intense longing or preoccupation with the person, item, location, or role you lost.
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We value expertise and we know you do too. Working with a therapist who is trained to specifically process loss helps you navigate a season of grief quicker and more effectively. At Healthy Minds NYC, we work with grief specialists and chaplains who know how to address the loss you’re facing now.
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At Healthy Minds NYC, we believe the right therapist is essential to your mental health journey. That's why we require all clients to start with a free 15-minute consultation call. Our experienced team will take the time to understand your unique needs and match you with a therapist who can help you achieve your goals. Don't wait to prioritize your mental health - schedule your consultation call today.
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During this call we will create a care plan you can sustain by discussing the following:
the goals and preferences you have for therapy
the right therapist for you based on your needs and style
the schedule for your first session (virtual or in-person) and frequency of sessions
details about your out-of-pocket cost and insurance
any questions you may have regarding care so you’re confident to begin.