GRIEF CERTIFIED COUNSELOR
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Professional Certifications and Licenses
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Certified Grief Educator. I also am a Certified Autism Clinical Specialist. I work with clients who may be struggling with grief and loss. I specialize in complicated grief and traumatic grief as well as helping bereaved parents. During our initial sessions, we will explore in depth the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that improves your quality of life and helps you to become the best version of yourself. Most of my clients see an improvement in their symptoms within the first month.
Services Offered
I offer Grief Counseling to individuals dealing with a loss and specialize in traumatic loss and bereaved parents.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
- M. S.W., 1986, S.U.N.Y. at Albany, School of Social Welfare, Albany, NY.
- Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) l986 (C), 1997(R), 2005 (LCSW) State of New York (R-034680).
- Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) 1988, NYS.
- Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) 2008, USA.
- Certified Sex Therapist, (C.S.T.), 2016, USA.
- Certified Provider, World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), Global Education Initiative (GEI), 2019.
- Certified Mentor, World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), Global Education Initiative (GEI), 2019.
- Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor (CSTS), 2019
- Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor (AAMFT), 2020/
- Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Supervisor, 2021
- Certified Grief Counselor, 2021.
Services Offered
Arlene (Ari) Istar Lev LCSW-R, CASAC, CSTS is a Social Worker, Family therapist, and Certified Grief Educator.
She has nearly 35 year of experience working with diverse populations, with special training working with LGBTQ individuals and their families. She is especially interested in providing support for families who have lost children, as well as those living with grief related to raising children with mental health challenges.
In addition to providing clinical and support work for grievers, Ms. Lev offers supervision, consultation, and mentorship for social workers, and other mental health providers. She is an approved Mentor with the GEI (Global Education Initiative) for applicants seeking WPATH Certification, a Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor through ASSECT, and an approved AAMFT Supervisor. She is also a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor and Supervisor.
Work 444 East Boston Post Road SUITE 206-C 444 East Boston Post Road Mamaroneck NY 10543 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 9179745892work
Work Email: lisetmgrant@loveyourmind.infoINTERNET
Jabber / Google Talk: Liset M. Grant
Professional Certifications and Licenses
I’m a license Mental Health Counselor in New York State
Grief Educator Certification
Services Offered
I offer individual, couple counseling, and now grief counseling.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New State State, License No. 010139-01
Services Offered
My therapeutic style is active and engaged. I provide clients with empowering tools to become self-efficient in society, relationships, work and life. We will work together to find the treatment type that is best for you.
I offer counseling services to individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and trauma issues. Each client’s needs and goals require an individual approach, which I accommodate through the integration of psychodynamic, solution-focused, and person-centered approaches while using CBT interventions.
I provide non-judgmental support and understanding. I believe in meeting clients where they are on their emotional journey while maintaining a safe place in which the client can challenge themselves.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
LMSW
Palliative and End of Life Care, Post-Graduate Certificate, NYU Spring 2020
Hypnosis Certification – The Wellness Institute
Services Offered
Michelle has an accepting and non judgmental approach that makes her clients feel comfortable and safe. In addition to being a Licensed Master Social Worker, Michelle is a 500 hour registered Yoga instructor. She is successfully able to integrate the grounding concepts of yoga and breath work into her counseling sessions. With a strong background in mindfulness, Michelle takes a strength based approach to help her clients achieve their own individual goals.
Michelle is committed to helping those who are experiencing grief at any point in their lives. She believes grief has no timeline and that we have the potential for growth following the loss of a loved one. She has taken additional certifications in grief education and end of life care which enables her to provide bereavement support.
Michelle can be your guide in identifying barriers and taking the steps to achieve desired goals and outcomes.
https://www.goodingwellness.com/michelle-gegwich
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Columbia University- Master’s in Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker by State of New York / 069809
Certificate: Certified Grief Educator 2024
Services Offered
Services Offered:
Individual therapy
Couples/family therapy
Grief Counseling
Personal Statement:
As a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of guiding individuals and couples through life’s challenges.
My passion is helping my clients navigate life’s obstacles and unlock their full potential. Through therapy, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, personal growth and empowerment. Together we can tackle depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief, stress, self-esteem, coping skills, life transitions and more.
In a warm compassionate and accepting environment, we will partner together to overcome obstacles and unleash your inner strength. Get ready to move towards a more fulfilling life!
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor
Work 3623 Eggert Road Suite 203 Orchard Park NY 14127 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 7164916087work
Work Email: lisanoelle@safehaventherapists.comINTERNET
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor
Certified Grief Educator
EMDR Certification
Services Offered
In person and virtual one on one therapy
Group therapy/support
Trauma Counseling
EMDR
Addiction counseling
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
070814 / New York
Jungian Certified Sandplay Therapist (Teaching Member) — Clinical Membership (2013), Teaching Membership (2015)
Clinical Trauma Specialist — 2020
Past Approved Supervisor of Play Therapy UK/International
Member of British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy — 2016
Registered Social Worker in Israel (36466)
Services Offered
Individual and group grief therapy in English, French, Ukrainian and Russian
In addition to grief, my additional areas of specialty are:
• Trauma and trauma-informed therapy with adults and children, including sexual abuse, domestic violence, refugees and war survivors
• Adjustment to immigration and identity formation for children, adolescents and adults
• Child psychotherapy/parenting and family work
I am also experienced in working with various mood disorders and couple therapy.
Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Work 1333 Strad Avenue, Suite 109 Virtual Online in NY, VA, and DE North Tonawanda NY 14120 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 716-940-8837work
Work Email: bryna.may@bridgetoconnection.orgINTERNET
Website: Website
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor- Virginia Department of Health Professionals; Board of Counseling 2010
Licensed Mental Health Counselor-New York State Education Department’s Office of The Professions; State Board for Mental Health Practitioners 2017
Licensed Professional Counselor- Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals 2020
Certified Sexual Offender Treatment Provider- Virginia Department of Health Professionals; Board of Psychology 2017
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor- Virginia Department of Health Professionals; Board of Counseling 2017
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker
Licensed in New York
Licensed in Maryland
Certified Grief Therapist
Services Offered
Individual and Group Therapy

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