Loss or Grief therapists in Oakland, Maryland MD
Loss or Grief
Stacey Hellman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
Sometimes a person is diagnosed with Depression but what is actually happening is a normal grieving response to a loss like the death of a loved one, divorce, illness, miscarriage or other significant event. If this is the case then we need to focus on learning about what "counts" as a loss, learning about the grieving process, and supporting the client through the ups and downs that come with it. People process losses in different ways and it's important for clients to be able to identify what their patterns are and what messages they have received from parents, religion and society about how to handle loss. Sometimes these messages really cause harm and make it nearly impossible for someone to go through all the necessary stages of grief in order to integrate the loss into their experience. When we go through a loss, it can be very difficult to think about anything else and it's common for people to engage in behaviors to try to numb emotions and avoid thinking about it. But when we avoid dealing with the loss, it doesn't just get better on its own; rather we just delay the grieving process and the repressed feelings can actually cause physical illness. Additionally, when we don't process and feel our emotions, it's impossible to actually enjoy life because we are spending a lot of energy avoiding feelings and trying to be numb. Part of my job in helping people move through grief is to give them concrete tools they can use to deal with their feelings in small chunks rather than all at once which is overwhelming.
22 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Taylor Allie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LGPC
In sessions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques may be utilized to help individuals identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts related to their loss, such as guilt or self-blame. Alternatively, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies could be incorporated to assist my clients in managing intense emotions associated with grief and developing effective coping skills. I am compassionate about my approach to provide a supportive environment where individuals can navigate their grief process while learning valuable tools to cope with their emotions and adapt to life changes.
5 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Philip Cooke
Psychologist, PhD
The death of a loved one is hardly ever simple - it stirs strong, complicated, and upsetting feelings within us. This is particularly true when we lose someone close to us - a partner, parent, child - or someone with whom we had a complicated relationship. I believe the key to successful grieving is allowing ourselves to feel, identify, and make sense of all our feelings around the loss, especially feelings we’re reluctant to accept.
Having worked previously as a palliative care psychologist within a hospital setting, I have accompanied many families and caregivers before, during, and after their loved one’s death. I am familiar with helping others navigate the often uncomfortable psychic terrain of grief. I work well with those looking to explore their grief and find relief through expressing their feelings and making meaning of their loved one’s death.
10 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Autumnleaf Group, Inc.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Janine N Harrigan, is our certified grief and loss psychotherapist. She completed the grief educator certification training with David Kessler. As a result of working with Janine, clients experiencing grief and loss navigate the journey into resilience.
18 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
The grieving process is different for everyone. Everyone grieves in their own way and in their own time. Some people recover from grief and resume normal activities within six months, though they continue to feel moments of sadness. Others may feel better after about a year. Therapy will address your personal grieving process and give you the support that you need for your particular loss.
19 Years Experience