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Candace Holtzman
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, DTATI, OATR, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4P
I specialize in helping those dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, highly sensitive nature, eating disorders, separation and divorce, school and work-related issues, family and relationship concerns, and self-esteem and confidence building.
I am passionate about helping people navigate their issues and concerns, to find healthier coping strategies and a greater quality of life. My approach is gentle, non-judgemental, supportive and empowering. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couple, and family therapy sessions. Depending on the needs and goals of each client, I offer talk therapy, art therapy, and writing as ways to communicate and express oneself in the session. I provide a safe space to discuss and work through issues that may be difficult or challenging, and requires someone who can be objective, compassionate and understanding.
I specialize in helping those dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, highly sensitive nature, eating disorders, separation and divorce, school and work-related issues, family and relationship concerns, and self-esteem and confidence building.
I am passionate about helping people navigate their issues and concerns, to find healthier coping strategies and a greater quality of life. My approach is gentle, non-judgemental, supportive and empowering. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couple, and family therapy sessions. Depending on the needs and goals of each client, I offer talk therapy, art therapy, and writing as ways to communicate and express oneself in the session. I provide a safe space to discuss and work through issues that may be difficult or challenging, and requires someone who can be objective, compassionate and understanding.
(844) 332-2294 View (844) 332-2294
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Catherine Coyle
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P
I provide individual, couple and (adult)family counselling for people struggling with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, work stress, grief and bereavement, relationship loss, eating disorders etc.
As a practical, results oriented therapist, my treatment approach will provide you with insight and feedback to help you address current and longstanding issues. I approach my work with sensitivity and compassion. With an intregration of complimentary methods, I draw upon a selection of styles and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful to you as an individual. I have been providing counselling for 20 years and appreciate the courage it takes to book that first appointment.
I provide individual, couple and (adult)family counselling for people struggling with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, work stress, grief and bereavement, relationship loss, eating disorders etc.
As a practical, results oriented therapist, my treatment approach will provide you with insight and feedback to help you address current and longstanding issues. I approach my work with sensitivity and compassion. With an intregration of complimentary methods, I draw upon a selection of styles and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful to you as an individual. I have been providing counselling for 20 years and appreciate the courage it takes to book that first appointment.
(647) 977-5881 View (647) 977-5881
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Philip Otchere
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P
Accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, we can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
Accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, we can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
(289) 206-8677 View (289) 206-8677
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Melina Condren
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P  (Online Only)
I work with adults coping with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma, substance use, low self-worth, life transitions, and grief.
If you’re feeling burned out, stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from others, therapy can be an important step towards change and healing. It can help you understand your needs, process difficult experiences, let go of harsh-self criticism, develop new coping strategies, and rediscover what’s truly important to you. I especially love helping clients reconnect with who they are under all of the masks they’ve been wearing for others, and supporting them in understanding and working towards their own unique vision for meaningful relationships and a fulfilling life.
I work with adults coping with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma, substance use, low self-worth, life transitions, and grief.
If you’re feeling burned out, stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from others, therapy can be an important step towards change and healing. It can help you understand your needs, process difficult experiences, let go of harsh-self criticism, develop new coping strategies, and rediscover what’s truly important to you. I especially love helping clients reconnect with who they are under all of the masks they’ve been wearing for others, and supporting them in understanding and working towards their own unique vision for meaningful relationships and a fulfilling life.
(289) 806-5394 View (289) 806-5394
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Chantal Chevtchenko (Legere)
Pre-Licensed Professional, M Psy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P  (Online Only)
My psychotherapy interests include depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, chronic illness, coping skills, grief and bereavement, stress, trauma, and PTSD.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between therapist and client is crucial to healing and the facilitation of growth. I strive to achieve this through connecting with my clients, understanding their goals and concerns, and creating a safe, non-judgmental space. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings including private and non-profit sectors. I have gained substantial experience conducting clinical assessments and individual therapy through clinical internships and employment at several private practices in Toronto, Ontario.
My psychotherapy interests include depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, chronic illness, coping skills, grief and bereavement, stress, trauma, and PTSD.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between therapist and client is crucial to healing and the facilitation of growth. I strive to achieve this through connecting with my clients, understanding their goals and concerns, and creating a safe, non-judgmental space. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings including private and non-profit sectors. I have gained substantial experience conducting clinical assessments and individual therapy through clinical internships and employment at several private practices in Toronto, Ontario.
(416) 549-5060 View (416) 549-5060
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John Jacob
Registered Psychotherapist, MB BCh, MPS, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4P
The desire for self-awareness, personal growth, and change often motivates individuals to seek out psychotherapy. Disharmony within our sense of self and others can lead us to experience thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that prevent us from living our happiest and most authentic selves. Whether it is coping with grief and loss, processing trauma, or navigating existential concerns regarding identity or purpose, self-exploration within a psychotherapeutic relationship can move us towards an increased awareness of how these dynamics operate within our lives, and forging commitments toward actions that yield meaningful change.
The desire for self-awareness, personal growth, and change often motivates individuals to seek out psychotherapy. Disharmony within our sense of self and others can lead us to experience thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that prevent us from living our happiest and most authentic selves. Whether it is coping with grief and loss, processing trauma, or navigating existential concerns regarding identity or purpose, self-exploration within a psychotherapeutic relationship can move us towards an increased awareness of how these dynamics operate within our lives, and forging commitments toward actions that yield meaningful change.
(647) 699-3163 View (647) 699-3163
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Maria Alejandra Battiston
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4P
Thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. My name is Alejandra and I have been in practice for 11 years. For my individual work I especialize in life transitions, identity exploration, existential grief, and complicated family dynamics. For my couple work my expertice is in early relationship, commitment/marriage prep and early parenthood. My work with families focuses in sibling and adult child/paren conflict. I also enjoy engaging with those seeking single session or brief therapy.
Thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. My name is Alejandra and I have been in practice for 11 years. For my individual work I especialize in life transitions, identity exploration, existential grief, and complicated family dynamics. For my couple work my expertice is in early relationship, commitment/marriage prep and early parenthood. My work with families focuses in sibling and adult child/paren conflict. I also enjoy engaging with those seeking single session or brief therapy.
(647) 424-0385 View (647) 424-0385
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Dr. Stacy Lekkos
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P  (Online Only)
Are you are looking for a psychologist who can help guide you through the process of healing from depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, or grief? Would you like to make positive changes in your life and attain new goals? Perhaps you'd like to increase your motivation, self-confidence, or change unhelpful patterns in your thinking and behaviour. The clinicians at Toronto Psychologists are skilled in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. We provide flexible and comprehensive treatment approaches to meet each client's unique needs.
Are you are looking for a psychologist who can help guide you through the process of healing from depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, or grief? Would you like to make positive changes in your life and attain new goals? Perhaps you'd like to increase your motivation, self-confidence, or change unhelpful patterns in your thinking and behaviour. The clinicians at Toronto Psychologists are skilled in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. We provide flexible and comprehensive treatment approaches to meet each client's unique needs.
(647) 699-2756 View (647) 699-2756
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Talya Feldman-Lloyd
Registered Psychotherapist, 00, 93, 72
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4P
I help people reclaim their truest, most authentic selves. I work with people with: mental health issues/ mental illness, sex and intimacy struggles, lack of boundaries, trauma, grief and bereavement, low self-esteem and lack of self love, suicidal ideation, anger management, and more. I am happy to work with clients who are committed to the healing process; who show up consistently, who are willing to put in the work, are honest with both themselves and myself, and are open-minded to try alternative tools and techniques.
I help people reclaim their truest, most authentic selves. I work with people with: mental health issues/ mental illness, sex and intimacy struggles, lack of boundaries, trauma, grief and bereavement, low self-esteem and lack of self love, suicidal ideation, anger management, and more. I am happy to work with clients who are committed to the healing process; who show up consistently, who are willing to put in the work, are honest with both themselves and myself, and are open-minded to try alternative tools and techniques.
(647) 493-9185 View (647) 493-9185
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Yvonne Dewornu-Keys
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
(647) 249-8478 View (647) 249-8478
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Dorothy Koziorz
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P
These areas include, but are not limited to anxiety, emotion regulation, mood & self-esteem, anger management, selective mutism, identity & self-discovery, life-adjustments, trauma, separation & divorce, parenting, postpartum depression/anxiety, and grief & loss.
Hey you! I’m Dorothy - thank you for being here. I’m a social worker & psychotherapist who specializes in supportive work with children, youth and families. I guide humans to be gentle and curious with themselves, their stories, and their environments, so that they can practice new ways of being that are in alignment with their hopes and dreams. Sometimes, systemic oppression (i.e. racism, cisheteropatriarchy, colonialism, capitalism) can affect how we reach our goals. My practice is dedicated to exploring the ways in which supportive relationships can not only support our healing, but create more social justice around us.
These areas include, but are not limited to anxiety, emotion regulation, mood & self-esteem, anger management, selective mutism, identity & self-discovery, life-adjustments, trauma, separation & divorce, parenting, postpartum depression/anxiety, and grief & loss.
Hey you! I’m Dorothy - thank you for being here. I’m a social worker & psychotherapist who specializes in supportive work with children, youth and families. I guide humans to be gentle and curious with themselves, their stories, and their environments, so that they can practice new ways of being that are in alignment with their hopes and dreams. Sometimes, systemic oppression (i.e. racism, cisheteropatriarchy, colonialism, capitalism) can affect how we reach our goals. My practice is dedicated to exploring the ways in which supportive relationships can not only support our healing, but create more social justice around us.
(647) 249-7998 View (647) 249-7998
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Ashley Davidson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P  (Online Only)
Many of us have life experiences that shake up our worlds and dramatically transform how we see ourselves. They may be relationship breakdowns, major traumas, the loss of a family pet, becoming a parent, or receiving a life-changing diagnosis. These challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and oftentimes isolated - know that you are not alone. My role is to help you to feel heard, make sense of difficult experiences, as well as teach you strategies to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions that accompany trauma and anxiety. Together we can work towards reconnecting you with who you are and the life you wish to lead.
Many of us have life experiences that shake up our worlds and dramatically transform how we see ourselves. They may be relationship breakdowns, major traumas, the loss of a family pet, becoming a parent, or receiving a life-changing diagnosis. These challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and oftentimes isolated - know that you are not alone. My role is to help you to feel heard, make sense of difficult experiences, as well as teach you strategies to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions that accompany trauma and anxiety. Together we can work towards reconnecting you with who you are and the life you wish to lead.
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Orchid Psychotherapy Clinic Toronto, ON
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P
Are you or a loved one struggling with depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, eating or body image issues, grief or other difficulties, or other mental health concerns? Do you feel stuck in old patterns and need help navigating life, or need support to improve your mental health and well-being? We can help you through these difficult times so that you can get back to enjoying your life.
Are you or a loved one struggling with depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, eating or body image issues, grief or other difficulties, or other mental health concerns? Do you feel stuck in old patterns and need help navigating life, or need support to improve your mental health and well-being? We can help you through these difficult times so that you can get back to enjoying your life.
(647) 496-0834 View (647) 496-0834
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Emily A Dolan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P
I am a registered social worker providing psychotherapeutic support for a variety of areas including trauma, relationships, mental health and grief. I work with individuals, adults and couples. I am experienced in Psychodynamic therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment, and Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples. I use a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and client-centered approach in my practice. I am inspired to work with you to help you achieve your personal therapy goals and to help you make sustainable, positive changes in your life.
I am a registered social worker providing psychotherapeutic support for a variety of areas including trauma, relationships, mental health and grief. I work with individuals, adults and couples. I am experienced in Psychodynamic therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment, and Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples. I use a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and client-centered approach in my practice. I am inspired to work with you to help you achieve your personal therapy goals and to help you make sustainable, positive changes in your life.
(888) 930-5884 View (888) 930-5884
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Dinah Finkelstein
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4P
Specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and acute and chronic health conditions. I offer counselling to children as young as 6, teenagers, youth, and adults. With many years of experience in community and hospital settings, I aim to empower clients to find their inner strengths and foster the mind and body connection. If you or your young person is experiencing a lack of confidence, low self-esteem, behavioural challenges, or various mental health concerns, I am here to help!
Specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and acute and chronic health conditions. I offer counselling to children as young as 6, teenagers, youth, and adults. With many years of experience in community and hospital settings, I aim to empower clients to find their inner strengths and foster the mind and body connection. If you or your young person is experiencing a lack of confidence, low self-esteem, behavioural challenges, or various mental health concerns, I am here to help!
(647) 697-9453 View (647) 697-9453
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Leticia Akparah
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
(289) 277-4994 View (289) 277-4994
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Nicola Forde
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
(289) 277-5697 View (289) 277-5697
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Marijoy Malabanan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
(289) 207-6742 View (289) 207-6742
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Denise Johnson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
(289) 302-3582 View (289) 302-3582
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Michael Assiamah
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4P
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
(647) 503-4261 View (647) 503-4261

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How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.