Business Details
Grief Counseling & Mental Health Therapy in New York
Center For Loss & Renewal is a leading New York City psychotherapy and consultation group dedicated to life transition therapy. For over 35 years, we have provided grief counseling, bereavement groups, and specialized therapies like EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help individuals navigate loss, trauma, and relationship challenges. Our approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate support, offering personalized solutions for individuals, couples, and organizations.We emphasize resilience, meaning, and renewal through evidence-based practices and tailored interventions. With decades of combined experience, our team fosters a safe, empathetic environment for healing and growth.
Services
Individual Grief Counseling
Bereavement Groups
EMDR Therapy
IFS Therapy
Couples Counseling
Professional Workshops
Workplace Grief Support
Complicated Grief Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined clinical expertise in grief and trauma therapy.
- Our team specializes in evidence-based modalities like EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
- We provide tailored workplace grief support for organizations in crisis.
- Our bereavement groups combine structured curricula with empathetic facilitation.
- We integrate personal and professional healing in all our therapeutic approaches.
What people say
Exceptional facilitators
Life-changing support groups
Effective trauma resolution
Compassionate workplace guidance
Meaningful therapeutic approach
Services
Individual Grief Counseling
Personalized therapy sessions address grief from loss of loved ones, relationship endings, or life transitions. Our clinicians use evidence-based techniques to help clients process emotions, rebuild identity, and find meaning. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and fostering resilience through a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Bereavement Groups
Structured group sessions for individuals grieving the death of a loved one. Participants share experiences in a facilitated environment, gaining peer support and practical tools. Homework assignments and guided discussions help members navigate complex emotions and rediscover purpose in their post-loss lives.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized therapy for trauma and unresolved grief using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This technique helps clients reprocess distressing memories, reducing their emotional impact. EMDR is particularly effective for individuals stuck in cycles of traumatic recall or complicated grief patterns.
Workplace Grief Support
On-site crisis debriefing and staff support following workplace losses. Services include group sessions, individual counseling, and coping strategy development. Our team helps organizations navigate collective grief while maintaining productivity and fostering emotional resilience among employees.
Professional Workshops
Educational programs for mental health professionals on grief dynamics and therapeutic approaches. Workshops cover topics like complicated grief treatment, countertransference management, and integrating IFS/EMDR into practice. Participants gain practical tools for enhancing client care and personal professional growth.
People
Miriam Benhaim
Clinical Director
A clinical psychologist with 41 years of experience, Dr. Benhaim specializes in grief, trauma, and couples therapy. She integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ericksonian hypnotherapy, focusing on helping clients find meaning after loss. Her expertise includes neuro and psychoeducational testing to enhance treatment outcomes.
R. Benyamin Cirlin
Executive Director
A licensed clinical social worker with 42 years of experience, Cirlin specializes in complicated grief, trauma, and workplace grief support. He has developed evidence-based protocols for prolonged grief disorder and provides training to healthcare professionals nationally. His approach combines EMDR, IFS, and Gestalt therapy techniques.
Questions
What types of grief counseling do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, bereavement groups, and specialized treatments for complicated grief using EMDR and IFS techniques.
Do you offer virtual counseling options?
Yes, we conduct bereavement groups and individual sessions via Zoom for remote accessibility.
How can organizations access workplace grief support?
Contact us at 212-874-4711 to arrange on-site or virtual debriefing sessions for your team following workplace losses.
What makes your bereavement groups unique?
Our structured 8-week programs include homework assignments, peer support, and evidence-based curricula developed through 35+ years of clinical experience.
Are your therapists licensed and trained in grief specialties?
Our clinicians hold advanced certifications in EMDR, IFS, and complicated grief treatment, with decades of combined experience in trauma therapy.
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