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Grief counseling to help you carry loss at your own pace
Compassionate therapy for adults coping with loss, change, and mourning.
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4.95from 113 reviews
In-network with
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
- Univera Healthcare
- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
Most therapy for Grief has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver therapy for Grief however the therapist you happened to get was trained. We run one format for every client, and we measure it.
- 01
Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
- 02
Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
- 03
Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
- 04
Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
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Grief counseling is therapy for adults coping with a death, a relationship ending, or another major loss. There is no correct timeline and no required order of feelings. At MindView, licensed therapists give you steady space to hold what you are carrying, make sense of what changed, and find your footing again without pressure.
Does this sound like you?
- Everyone stopped asking about it around week three, and it did not stop for you.
- You are fine, and then a song in a grocery store takes your legs out.
- You keep the voicemail. You have not listened to it.
- You are furious at them for dying and ashamed of being furious.
- You went back to work because there was no other option and you have been performing ever since.
- The loss was years ago and you are not sure you are allowed to still be here with it.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If several of these sound familiar, that is worth talking about.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
What is grief counseling?
Grief counseling is therapy for adults coping with a loss. Usually that is a death, but it can also be a marriage, a pregnancy, a career, a home, or the version of the future you had already planned around.
It is not a process that fixes grief. Grief is not a malfunction, and it is not a problem with a solution. It is what love does when the person is gone.
What counseling offers is a place to put it, and help with the parts of life it has knocked over. Persistent trouble with sleep, concentration, or interest is worth professional attention, as NIMH advises when it lasts two weeks or more.
Is there a right way to grieve?
No. The neat stages you have heard about were never meant as a schedule, and grief does not proceed in order. It comes in waves, it doubles back, and it ambushes you in a parking lot fourteen months later.
Anger is normal. So is numbness, which people often mistake for not caring. So is relief, particularly after a long illness, and relief carries a guilt of its own that almost nobody says out loud.
You are not behind. The people around you moved on because their lives did not lose the same thing yours did, and their timeline is not evidence about yours.
How is grief different from depression?
They overlap, and telling them apart matters. Grief tends to come in waves and stays connected to the loss. Good moments still happen, and memories can bring warmth alongside pain.
Depression is flatter and more constant. It tends to be global rather than specific, it often carries a persistent sense of worthlessness, and it does not lift for a good afternoon. NIMH’s overview of depression describes symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities across the board.
Grief can also turn into something more persistent and impairing over time. Your therapist assesses what is actually happening rather than assuming, and treats what is there.
What does grief counseling actually involve?
First, room to speak. Most grieving people are managing everyone else’s discomfort with their loss, and they end up editing. Therapy is the one place you do not have to.
That includes the parts you cannot say to family. That you are angry at the person who died. That you are relieved. That you do not miss them the way you are supposed to. None of it will get a flinch.
Second, practical support. Sleep, eating, returning to work, and getting through the first anniversary are real problems, and your therapist will help you with them directly.
Third, whatever you want it to be. Some people want to reflect and make meaning. Others just need a steady hour a week. Your therapist follows your lead and will not push you toward moving on.
The care has a structure, even when the grief does not. Your first session is an intake, where you rate the intensity of what you are carrying on a 0 to 10 scale. The early work covers your history, including earlier losses, and the plan gets built with you rather than handed to you. Sessions run weekly, and once a month you complete standardized measures so the two of you can see whether sleep, functioning, and mood are moving. This is not a measurement of your grief. It is a check on whether the support is doing its job, and the plan is adjusted based on what it shows.
What if my loss is not one people take seriously?
Then it is called disenfranchised grief, and it is real. Some losses come with casseroles and a funeral. Others come with nothing.
A pet. A miscarriage. An estranged parent. A divorce. A job that was most of your identity. A friend who cut you off. A person who was your world but not, on paper, your family. The social permission to grieve is distributed unevenly and it has nothing to do with the size of the loss.
The lack of acknowledgment adds a second injury on top of the first. You end up grieving privately while performing normal, which is one of the most exhausting things a person can do.
Therapy takes the loss at the weight you actually feel it. Nobody here will rank it.
When does grief need more than time?
Time helps most people, and it is not a treatment plan on its own. Some grief stays acute, and it stops behaving like a wound that is closing.
Warning signs worth attention: months on, the loss still dominates most days. You cannot return to work or basic routines. You are avoiding every reminder, or you cannot stop seeking them. You are isolating. Drinking has quietly increased. You feel that life has no purpose without them.
That pattern, sometimes called prolonged or complicated grief, benefits from structured clinical support. It is not a failure of love or resilience. It is a signal that the process has stalled and needs help moving.
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or go to your nearest emergency room.
What does care at MindView look like?
We work with adults 18 and over in Queens and Buffalo. Sessions are unhurried and there is no expectation you arrive ready to talk.
Sessions are conducted by telehealth, which matters when getting dressed and driving somewhere is more than the day can support.
We are in-network with most major insurance plans. Check your coverage, then book a session online or call (646) 493-4007 when you are ready.
What does it look like?
- •Sadness, numbness, or waves of strong emotion
- •Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- •Feeling disconnected from others
- •Difficulty returning to daily routines
- •Guilt, anger, or questions that feel hard to hold
Who is this for?
- •Adults grieving a death, relationship, or major life change
- •People who feel stuck or alone in their loss
- •Anyone who wants support without pressure to move on
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- Getting started
Your therapist asks what brought you in, who or what you lost, when, and what the days look like now. You rate the intensity of the grief, the sleep loss, and the waves on a 0 to 10 scale, which becomes the baseline. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave. You are not asked to describe more than you want to, and silence is allowed.
- Understanding the history
Your therapist walks through your life across stages, looking at family, relationships, work, health, and earlier losses, for the patterns and strengths behind how you carry this one. You can decline any question you do not want to answer.
- Building the plan
You build the plan together. Goals are tied to the loss, with concrete objectives around sleep, routine, returning to work, getting through anniversaries, and having somewhere to put what you cannot say to family. You also set one personal goal that matters to you.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions work the plan at your pace, some reflection, some practical support, and no push toward moving on. Once a month you complete standardized measures so you and your therapist can see whether sleep, functioning, and mood are shifting, and the plan is adjusted based on what those show.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
Do you take insurance, and what will counseling cost?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What happens in the first session?
Your therapist asks about the loss, when it happened, and what your days look like now. You share only what you want to. You do not have to tell the whole story to be helped.
How long does grief counseling take, and will it make the grief go away?
Grief is not a problem to be solved or removed, and no therapist should promise that. Counseling helps you carry it, function, and stay connected. Length depends entirely on you.
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. Grief is not a disorder and you do not need a diagnosis. If the loss is affecting your sleep, your work, or your relationships, that is enough.
Can I do this by telehealth, and how soon can I be seen?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth and most people are scheduled within days. Grieving from your own home, without a commute, is often what makes therapy possible at all.
Is it too late, or too soon, to come?
Neither. Some people come days after a loss, others come years later when something finally cracks open. There is no window you missed and no waiting period you owe.
What do you say to someone who is grieving?
Simple and honest works best: I am so sorry, I am here, I am thinking of you. You do not need the perfect words, and it is fine to acknowledge that there are none. Avoid silver linings or timelines. Often the most helpful thing is presence and specific offers of help rather than they should reach out if they need anything.
How long does grief last?
There is no set length, and anyone giving you a deadline is guessing. Grief tends to soften and change over time rather than ending on a schedule, and many people carry a quieter version of it for a long time while life expands around it. If grief stays intense and disabling for many months, talking to a therapist can help.
What should you not say to someone grieving?
Avoid phrases that minimize or rush the loss, like at least they lived a long life, everything happens for a reason, they are in a better place, or you should be over it by now. Also avoid comparing their loss to yours. Even well-meant silver linings can sting. Simple presence and I am so sorry land far better.
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Your first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, and you set a weekly time together.
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