Alleviate the pain we can and cultivate resilience to endure the pain we cannot.
Have you experienced the loss of someone or something you loved or held dear? Life is full of loss and grief is healthy and natural ways of coping. Broadly, the aim of therapy for grief is not to eliminate grief, but rather to feel it fully, process it, and find a way to integrate the loss into your life in a meaningful way.
What is Grief?
Grief is the emotional response to loss, typically characterized by feelings of sadness, longing, and pain. It often arises from the death of a loved one but can also occur with other significant losses, such as the end of a relationship, the loss of health, or the disruption of a life dream. Grief is a dynamic process that involves a range of emotions, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, and not always in a clearly defined order. Life is full of grief, and part of living is knowing and experiencing grief.
Does Grief Go Away?
Grief doesn’t disappear, but with time and processing, it can become more manageable and less acutely painful. Grief is not something to "cure" but an emotional process we learn to live with in a way that allows us to reengage more fully with life. The aim of psychotherapy for grief is to recruit the resilience and personal strength of the grieving individual, helping them better bear their pain. Grief also deepens our capacity to feel, connect, and understand our world.
How Can Therapy Help?
Psychotherapy helps with grief by providing a space to explore the emotional and relational impact of the loss. It delves into attachment patterns and the significance of the lost relationship, helping individuals understand how the loss shapes their identity and life narrative. The therapy fosters emotional processing, allowing individuals to express and integrate complex feelings, such as sadness or longing, while building resilience. By nurturing self-awareness and facilitating the creation of a continuing bond with the deceased, psychodynamic therapy supports a healthier adaptation to life after loss.
About Dr. Yedidya (Didi) Levy
I specialize in providing psychotherapy for adult men in NYC and on zoom.
For nearly a decade, I've worked on developing expertise and honing my craft as a clinician specialized in men's issues. Men tend to have a unique experience of the world and a complex relationship with mental health. As a licensed psychologist trained in various modalities of psychotherapy, I've repeatedly witnessed the transformative power of insight, and the therapeutic relationship, even when it feels all hope is lost.
My experience is broad and deep. I am the assistant director of the college counseling center at Yeshiva University, and have worked extensively with adult men of all ages, and from all walks of life. I believe psychotherapy is a bespoke process, one in which the care and roadmap to change is highly individualized.
Through this exploration, we'll identify the patterns contributing to your current distress. We will develop insight into the ways these patterns are maintained, and we will effectively intervene to create lasting change.
Reach out for a consultation today to begin the process of living a freer and lighter existence.
Credentials
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology from Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv
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Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University Post, trained at the Brooklyn Veteran Affairs Hospital
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Postdoctoral Fellowship at Dr. Jonathan Small's Practice
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Dissertation: Men's Mental Health and Shame
Professional Experience:
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Assistant Director of Yeshiva University Men's Campus Counseling Center
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Founder of Alloy Psychotherapy
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Faculty at the Open Therapy Institute
Affiliations:
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Open Therapy Institute (OTI)
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American Psychological Association (APA)
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Assistant Director Yeshiva University Counseling Center
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Getting Started
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Introduction
Reach out to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with a member our clinical team​ by completing the contact form below, or emailing us at: Admin@AlloyPsychotherapy.com
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Consultation
In the consultation you'll share what you are looking to work on in therapy and your preferences for the modality of therapy, in-person or video, preferred times to meet, and any other concerns or questions you might have.
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Beginning The Work
We will then connect you to one of our therapists with whom a first session will be scheduled, and the work can begin.