Loss or Grief therapists in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania PA
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Loss or Grief
Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Leaving a narcissistic relationship involves a grief that most people around you won't understand — because you're grieving someone who is still alive, a relationship that may have never been what you thought it was, and a future you planned that no longer exists. This is disenfranchised grief: loss that society doesn't fully recognize or validate, which means you rarely get the support, acknowledgment, or space to mourn that you would receive after a more conventional loss. No one sends flowers. No one tells you to take time off work. Many people in your life may even question why you're grieving at all, especially if they witnessed how he treated you.
But the grief is real. There is grief for the years you invested. Grief for who you were before the relationship changed you. Grief for the family structure your children will no longer have. Grief for the partner you thought you had — who may never have truly existed. And often, grief layered with confusion because you're mourning someone who hurt you, which makes it feel illegitimate even to yourself.
I work with mothers navigating the complex, non-linear grief of leaving or healing from narcissistic and emotionally abusive relationships, using a framework that specifically honors disenfranchised grief as a real and significant loss. This includes the grief of a high-conflict divorce, the ambiguous loss of a relationship with someone who was never fully emotionally present, and the slow process of rebuilding identity after that loss. Grief in this context requires a therapist who understands the psychology of narcissistic relationships — not just general bereavement support.
26 Years Experience
Online in Wilkes-Barre, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Ellyn Kravette
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CADC, CEAP
It is important to grieve and to acknowledge our losses...and to know that we don't "get over" our loss but that we can, in time, learn to live with it. It is good to share with family and friends however, grieving usually begins when the ceremonies are over and everyone goes home and the emptiness begins. Grief counseling creates a safe space just for you to get support you need at this crucial time in your life. I am a PsychoSpiritual counselor, an ordained interfaith minister and I served as an associate chaplain in a hospital setting for fifteen years. In my practice, I work with people of all faiths and belief systems including humanists. I do not proselytize. Grieving is hard and it is a privilege to be able to be supportive at this time of need.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wilkes-Barre, PA
Loss or Grief
Peter C. Kleponis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC. SATP, CSAT
Grief is one experience few people will ever escape. While the loss of a loved one can be very painful, it can also be a time of tremendous growth. By accompanying people through the grieving process, I help them experience this growth that can help them move on with life and experience happiness again.
Online in Wilkes-Barre, PA Pennsylvania
Loss or Grief
Peter D. Ruffini
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MA, LPC, LPCMH, ACS, EMDRPT-II
Men often carry grief quietly—through irritability, withdrawal, or overworking and distraction—rather than overt emotion. I help men process loss in a way that respects their style while addressing the emotional and physiological impact of grief. Therapy supports integration of loss without getting stuck or numbing out, allowing life to move forward with meaning.
15 Years Experience
Online in Wilkes-Barre, PA Pennsylvania
Loss or Grief
Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy
Treatment Center, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP
We have multiple therapists who specialize in grief/loss on our team and we offer an ongoing trauma and loss therapy group. Trauma and loss go hand-in-hand and many of our clients have experienced traumatic loss.
11 Years Experience
Online in Wilkes-Barre, PA Pennsylvania
Loss or Grief therapists in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania average 18 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Psychodynamic Therapy (40%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |