Grief & Loss Therapy for Children, Adults & Families in New York City
Compassionate Support for Bereavement, Complex Medical Diagnoses, and Terminal Illness
At Evoke Psychology, we support individuals and families facing profound loss, painful transitions, and life-changing medical conditions.
Whether you or your child are coping with a recent death, living through anticipatory grief, or navigating the emotional impact of a chronic or terminal diagnosis, you deserve a space where your experiences are held with compassion, steadiness, and care.
Grief is not something you “get over.”
It’s something you move through—at your own pace, with support.
A Space for Children, Teens, and Adults to Process Grief—Gently and Authentically
Grief touches every part of life. For children, it can show up through behaviors, questions, withdrawal, or big emotions they can’t yet articulate. For adults, grief might look like exhaustion, numbness, anger, confusion, or trying to stay strong for everyone else.
People come to us when they’re navigating:
The death of a family member, friend, or loved one
Miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or fertility-related grief
Sudden, unexpected, or traumatic loss
Long-term illness or end-of-life decline
Preparing for the loss of someone they love
A complex or terminal medical diagnosis (their own or a loved one’s)
Family stress and emotional overwhelm during medical treatment
Supporting a child through grief while managing their own
Coping with chronic uncertainty or prolonged hospitalizations
Grief affects children and adults differently—
and we are here to support each person through their unique experience.
Therapy for Children & Teens Experiencing Grief or Medical-Related Stress
Children process grief through play, questions, imagination, and sensory experience. They may not have the words—but they feel the loss deeply.
Our child and teen therapists help young people:
Understand and make sense of death or illness
Express emotions safely and creatively
Reduce anxiety, fear, or behavioral challenges
Cope with changes in routine, caregivers, or family roles
Build resilience while maintaining a connection to their loved one
Feel supported without being overwhelmed
We work closely with caregivers, offering guidance on how to talk about illness, answer difficult questions, and support their child’s emotional needs while managing their own.
Therapy for Adults Facing Grief, Loss, and Medical Trauma
Adults may feel pressure to stay composed, manage responsibilities, or support others—while quietly struggling themselves.
We support adults who are:
Grieving a recent or past loss
Caring for a child, partner, or parent with a serious medical condition
Navigating anticipatory grief or complicated emotions
Feeling overwhelmed by medical decisions or caregiving duties
Experiencing burnout, guilt, fear, or emotional numbness
Trying to balance work, family, and personal needs during an impossible time
Therapy gives adults a place to breathe, reflect, and experience their grief without judgment or expectation.
Support for Individuals Facing Their Own Complex or Terminal Diagnosis
Receiving a serious or terminal diagnosis can be disorienting and isolating.
We offer a grounded space to explore:
Fear, uncertainty, or anger
Identity changes and loss of normalcy
Grief for the future you imagined
Conversations about meaning and connection
Emotional overwhelm from treatment or decision-making
How to communicate with children, partners, and loved ones
Your emotions are not too much. Your story deserves a place to be held.
