Grief & Loss
Grief Therapy in Westchester County, NY, and CT (Telehealth Available)
You might be here if
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You lost a loved one to death, either recently or in the past, and are still navigating its impact
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You are trying to balance processing grief (understanding your unique loss-related reactions) while managing daily responsibilities
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You experienced a non-death-related ambiguous or complicated loss that others may not fully understand
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You feel intense pain thinking and talking about your grief-related thoughts and feelings
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You feel isolated, overwhelmed, numb, or unsure how to move forward
What therapy may look like
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Trauma-informed grief counseling and supportive therapy
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Exploring meaning-making and continuing bonds with what has been lost
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Having space to feel understood and validated in all grief reactions
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Optional participation in Supportive Grief Group to build connection and community
Our approach
At Sunrise Psychology NY, our clinicians combine practical, evidence-based strategies with relational, insight-oriented therapy. We believe meaningful change happens when clients feel both supported in the present and understood in the context of their broader life experiences and relationships. This is true for both adults coming in for individual therapy, as well as parents bringing in their kids or teens.
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Grief is a natural, deeply human response to loss. Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one or experiencing a loss unrelated to death, the emotional impact can be profound. Every form of grief is valid and deserving of compassionate care. While grief is universal, each person’s journey is as unique as a snowflake—no two experiences are the same. Navigating grief often requires sensitive, skilled support to help individuals heal in their own way and at their own pace.
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Our work is collaborative and individualized. Some clients come to therapy looking for concrete tools to manage symptoms, while others want space to explore deeper emotional patterns or past experiences that continue to shape how they feel today. Most people benefit from a mix of both — learning new ways to cope while also gaining insight into themselves and their relationships.
Across our team, we draw from approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic and relational work,. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all model, we tailor therapy to each person’s needs, goals, and pace.
We view the therapeutic relationship itself as an important part of the process — a space where clients can feel understood, supported, and gradually experience new ways of relating to themselves and others.