Grief Process Group
Hosted by Rebecca Brandy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90039
I specialize in increasing self-esteem by treating the anxiety and pain that manifests from grief, addiction, and trauma.
Everybody has a story to tell, and I want to hear yours. I believe you are the expert in your experience, and together we can navigate your life with more understanding and ease. My role is to help empower you to become your authentic self using curiosity and empathy. I aim to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can speak freely about your anxiety, relationship issues, thoughts, impulses, secrets, sadness, desires, happiness, work stress, ideas, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, and past/current traumas.
You experienced the death of a loved one that's left a hole in your life. You feel emotional overwhelm, or you're numb. Its beyond your ability to cope. You go through the motions, but no one understands...You are not alone. 1) Connect with others in mourning; 2) Cope with grief from a holistic perspective; 3) Grow the life your loved one would want for you. Drawing from my trauma-informed BE A MESS Mourning Method, I'll guide you through evidence-based strategies focused on the Behavioral, Emotional, Anatomical, Mental, Energetic, Social, and Spiritual impacts of loss.
Hosted by Emily Jenchura
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I am a clinical psychologist with a decade of experience building strong alliances with my clients to help them transform their lives. I specialize in helping those who’ve experienced trauma, grief, and traumatic loss heal from their wounds and find peace, connection, meaning, and growth. I also have expertise working with anxiety disorders, burnout/compassion fatigue, body-focused repetitive behaviors, depression, life stress, insomnia, chronic pain, and other chronic health conditions. I help you go inward to gain CLARITY so you can live authentically. I teach you concrete skills that CASCADE to many aspects of your life.
Developing resilience is essential in helping to cope and thrive with the challenges of a rapidly changing world… Our online group will meet to discuss real-world mental health challenges in our current society and within ourselves, and include practical tools to help us live more happily in our here and now!
Hosted by Renée Glick
MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90068
If you desire to understand, heal and harness your own organic processes (anxiety, depression, disassociation, CPTSD, codependency, hyper-vigilance, grief etc.
Feeling stuck? Whether you’ve worked with a therapist or two, or have never been to therapy before, if things don’t seem to be working well, it may be time to do something different. Have you felt lost, discouraged, or further isolated by disconnected, generic or rushed sessions? Are you looking to gain practical, actionable insight, to become more self-aligned, empowered, and more consistently supported in the process? Are you interested in sessions truly customized to you and your unique journey? Then take THIS opportunity toward positive change! Let this be your time, your season of new beginnings. Give me a call to begin...
In person group in Echo Park. Grief is a response to losing someone dear and confronting the unknown territory that is life without them. Social expectations often predetermine the experience of grieving. This usually involves “moving on” and “letting go” in a short amount of time. We believe that staying connected to our loved ones by sharing stories of legacy and participating in symbolic activities help foster a sense of community. $250/month or $62.50 a session- limited to 10 people. Co-led with Aimee Beyers, AMFT, APCC.
Hosted by Robin Roemer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90026
My areas of focus include identity, relationship issues, grief and loss (I co-run a weekly grief group), self-esteem, sexual trauma, religious trauma, anxiety, and social anxiety.
We all desire belonging and connection, but relationships can be hard! Many of us grow up without role models for the type of intimacy we desire. Whether working individually or with relationships, I hope to work as a guide and collaborator, assisting you in building stronger connections with yourself and those around you. Many of us move through life feeling stuck in roles we’ve been assigned and in stories that we’ve long outgrown. Our work in therapy is to shift your perspective, allowing for a much more nuanced, self-compassionate and true view of who you are and who you’d like to be.
I am gathering an interest list to start a grief support group for fathers whose partners have died. You might find it virtually impossible to run your household and go on with "normal life," while grieving the death of your partner/spouse - the "dual track," grieving while raising children. Come find support with others in similar situations who "get it," not to wallow but to find time and space to feel the pain of loss, address the demands of going on, and share from your hearts about what rebuilding from here will look like.
Hosted by Thomas J. Pier Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, OSW-C, CMF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90018
Problems are problems, people are not problems. Thru 28 years of clinical practice, I've been privileged to companion many individuals & families facing cancer, chronic illness & distress (depression/anxiety). I provide empathy, compassion, insight & support. We stand up to problems together focusing on resilience, wellness, enhanced coping, reduced distress, and adjustment to loss & life transitions. We find your strengths & values that have been obscured by problems. I skillfully weave eclectic therapies with mindfulness, compassion & meaning-making, and justice. I offer companionship on one's quest for personal insight & renewal.
Receive support from others who are struggling with watching parents age as you try to figure out how to manage your own work and families. This group will help you to communicate with your parents with compassion as you assist them to adjust to changes in their and your lives. Group is held over zoom.
Hosted by Michele Shepherd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90064
I have been trained in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) which helps people to move through transitions, deal with grief and loss and work on interpersonal disputes.
Don't go it alone! You're making the first step by looking for a therapist. I work with people who are going through life transitions who need help improving their natural coping skills and learning new ones. Many people experience life changes such as the birth of a child, starting college, starting a career, getting married or divorced, parenting, empty nesting, assisting with an aging parent or the death of a loved one. Having worked as a manager in a workplace I can offer support and guidance in workplace conflicts and communication. I provide support as we work together to improve the things that aren't working.
For young adults navigating life after loss. Together we will explore and honor the non-linear journey of grief, integrating our experiences of loss with our deepened understanding of love. A space to hold the heaviness, a space to seek joy, a space to collectively share and discover how we live our lives with grief by our side. Upcoming group will run from September 25th to November 20th.
Hosted by Isabella P. Tudisco-Sadacca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90042
I provide a warm and non-judgmental space to witness, hold, and seek understanding of your pain and grief as much as your joy and wonder. Together we will explore the many facets of your ever-evolving self, as well your relationships to the people and environments around you. I work with individuals, couples/partners, and families of all ages. I particularly enjoy working with teens, young adults, and couples/partners who are navigating questions around identity, sexuality, struggling to find a sense of belonging, or who are hoping to feel more at ease in their body and with their sense of self.
This group is for women who are grieving miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn loss, selective reduction or pregnancy termination. Nearly one-third of all pregnancies end in some form of loss. Such losses often fall into the category of "disenfranchised grief" - grief that is not fully acknowledged by society and for which there are few support systems, traditions or institutions to help. You do not have to go through the grieving process alone. Many women are surprised by the depth of the pain and range of emotions they are experiencing - it is normal to be experiencing whatever you are experiencing.
Hosted by Ivy Love Margulies
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
I also specialize in pregnancy after a loss - subsequent pregnancies can be frought with a multitude of emotional anxieties and guilt.
I am a specialist in grief, loss and trauma encompassing the entire spectrum of women's maternal mental health. I help women(and their partners) with healthy pregnancies, postpartum depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss, terminations and infertility - whether through stillbirth, miscarriage, late term loss, IVF/IUI failures, selective termination or pregnancy releases (aka abortion). Sadly, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage and 1 in 8 will have trouble with conception. I blend psychology, ritual, spirituality, reiki, energy healing, guided meditations and more to help facilitate and support women, couples and families.
I run six week support groups for Motherless Daughters. We meet weekly for an hour each time and talk about the loss and how best to deal with it. The groups are small and healing. I have been running these groups since 1995.
Hosted by Irene Rubaum-Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90064
Having personal experience with weight loss (I lost over 60 lbs.
I am a UCLA and Pepperdine trained clinical psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of grief/ loss and eating disorders. Dealing with grief and loss is one of the hardest things we have to do as humans. I use evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients cope with the emotional pain so they can process the loss in the best way possible and move forward with their lives. I also help people with eating disorders live their best life. I am the author of the bestselling book Foodaholic The Seven Stages To Permanent Weight Loss and am maintaining my own 60 pound weight loss for many years.
Have you recently lost someone close to you very suddenly or under traumatic circumstances? Do you feel disoriented, confused, unable to function, or have flashbacks of the loss? Maybe you feel like you're coming in and out of denial, or that you're going back and forth between the stages of grief. You may benefit from the supportive environment of a group. You don't have to be alone in your feelings of loss. The world is a strange and crazy place right now. Reach out for support because sometimes it takes a village.
Hosted by Anxiety Disorders and PTSD Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
Are you suffering with severe daily anxiety about work or relationships? Do you experience disturbing flashes of traumas such as sexual violence, abuse, disasters or the death of a loved one? I am an Anxiety and Trauma Specialist and would love to help. My typical clients experience OCD, panic, derealization, Agoraphobia, insomnia, obsessions, intrusive thoughts, and PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation and hyper-vigilance. Most of my clients come in feeling stuck and helpless, like it's never going to get better. We can work together to make it better. PTSD and anxiety are treatable.
This 12 class group follows the "Understanding Your Grief Model" created by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt. Ph. D. You will be provided with a foundation of basic grief and mourning principles including the "Six Needs of Mourning," address misconceptions about grief, explore the uniqueness of your grief, and learn strategies to assist with processing your loss. You will also learn about self-care and integrating your loss. Embark on this journey to discover the Ten Essential Touchstones for finding hope and healing. Sept. 27 - Jan 3, 2025 Thurs 1pm - 2pm (in-person) or Thurs 4pm - 5pm (in-person)
Hosted by Carmen Spears
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90036
I offer compassionate guidance to navigate grief, utilizing evidence-based techniques to process your loss.
Trauma Therapy and Grief and Loss Therapy is not for the weak. Chances are you need a therapist that can truely handle these intense topics. Grief and Loss can leave you with many unanswered questions and feeling like no one understands. Having someone supportive through this journay can help you to not feel so alone. Trauma can cause you to have nightmares or flashabcks from past trauma. You may be easily triggered and can’t get certain memories out of your head. Together through therapy, we'll work on finding healthy ways to unpack your trauma gently and/or compasionately process your emotions about your grief and loss.
Caring for an aging parent is described as one of the biggest challenges in life. This group focuses on providing support, resources and a nurturing environment to help facilitate clarity and peace of mind.
Hosted by Francine Lederer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I work with Expectant Moms, New Parents, Family Planning, Fertility Issues, Pre-Marital Couples, Career Conflict, Illness & Loss, and the Sandwich Generation.
Do you sometimes feel out of balance? Do you struggle to lead a happier and more fulfilling life? Are you stressed and anxious? Therapy is a place to explore internal processes, relationships and connections with oneself and others. It also helps to stimulate a heightened self-awareness. Finding the right thearpist with whom one can trust is vital. I can help you work through painful emotions. My goal is to help others better understand their needs and how the patterns of their own dance, affect their lives.
FREE monthly VIRTUAL open support group for ADULT ADOPTEE MEMBERS of the Adoption Constellation. A place for Adult Adoptees ONLY to come together to share stories, thoughts, feelings, and ideas receive psycho-education, process grief/ loss, and build strong bonds and connections. The group is facilitated by Cathy Leckie Koley, Adoptee and Post-Adoption Coach. https://bit.ly/3zoXWaN
Hosted by Jeanette Yoffe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
We work with former foster youth and adult adoptees struggling with grief, loss, and trauma and help them in their journey through search and reunion.
I understand the complexities of unresolved childhood trauma. Along with feelings of shame, anxiety, grief and loss, related to the experience of adoption or foster care. Gently know, you are not alone. I am an adoptee and former foster youth and adoption-foster care competent. I have a team of adoption therapists, foster care therapists in Los Angeles supporting birth parents, adoptees, foster youth, foster parents, and adoptive parents skilled in reunification, adoption, adoption trauma, open adoption, foster care to adoption, search, and reunion. We have a network of peer support groups so you can be part of a thriving community!
Have you recently lost someone close to you very suddenly or under traumatic circumstances? Do you feel disoriented, confused, unable to function, or have flashbacks of the loss? Maybe you feel like you're coming in and out of denial, or that you're going back and forth between the stages of grief. You may benefit from the supportive environment of a group. You don't have to be alone in your feelings of loss. The world is a strange and crazy place right now. Reach out for support because sometimes it takes a village.
Hosted by Negar Khaefi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
Whether you are going through a tough transition, a traumatic loss, or a severe anxiety disorder, I would love to help.
Are you living with a traumatic past, or severe anxiety? I am an Anxiety and PTSD specialist. My expertise is in treating Career/Romantic Anxiety, Panic, OCD, Traumatic Memories, Nightmares, and Social Anxiety. My typical clients experience debilitating Panic Attacks, Trauma Flashbacks, Feelings of Unreality, Insomnia, Feelings of Detachment, Fear of Death/Suicide, Losing Control, Fear of Going Insane, Fear of leaving the house, Fear of Embarrassment/Rejection, Fear of Being Trapped, Driving Anxiety, Violent Intrusive Thoughts, Constant Daily Anxiety about Work, Love Life, and Transitions.
This group is for COUPLES who are greiving their deceased baby(s).This is an opportunity for healing not only as a couple, but for the men to find a support system as well. I create a sacred space where everyone can feel understood, held and supported through a grief that needs to be acknowledged, a baby that needs to be honored, while learning compassion for your journey and your partner's journey. Men and women do grieve differently. We light candles in memory of your baby and I use guided meditations to promote feelings of calm and safety.
Hosted by Ivy Love Margulies
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
I also specialize in pregnancy after a loss - subsequent pregnancies can be frought with a multitude of emotional anxieties and guilt.
I am a specialist in grief, loss and trauma encompassing the entire spectrum of women's maternal mental health. I help women(and their partners) with healthy pregnancies, postpartum depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss, terminations and infertility - whether through stillbirth, miscarriage, late term loss, IVF/IUI failures, selective termination or pregnancy releases (aka abortion). Sadly, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage and 1 in 8 will have trouble with conception. I blend psychology, ritual, spirituality, reiki, energy healing, guided meditations and more to help facilitate and support women, couples and families.
This group provides a safe and comforting environment to deal with grief and loss. It allows for individuals to fully process their losses and to feel connected to others going thru similar states of emotions. A very warm and supportive ambience.
Hosted by Francine Lederer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I work with Expectant Moms, New Parents, Family Planning, Fertility Issues, Pre-Marital Couples, Career Conflict, Illness & Loss, and the Sandwich Generation.
Do you sometimes feel out of balance? Do you struggle to lead a happier and more fulfilling life? Are you stressed and anxious? Therapy is a place to explore internal processes, relationships and connections with oneself and others. It also helps to stimulate a heightened self-awareness. Finding the right thearpist with whom one can trust is vital. I can help you work through painful emotions. My goal is to help others better understand their needs and how the patterns of their own dance, affect their lives.
This is a support group for women who are currently undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technology and/or are stuggling with issues around their fertility. Whether you have never been pregnant, have had pregnancy loss(es), are considering or currently undergoing treatment(s), diagnosed with PCOS, or experiencing secondary infertility - all are welcome. We light candles for your past and in hope for your future. Call or text me for more information 310-850-1330.
Hosted by Ivy Love Margulies
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
I also specialize in pregnancy after a loss - subsequent pregnancies can be frought with a multitude of emotional anxieties and guilt.
I am a specialist in grief, loss and trauma encompassing the entire spectrum of women's maternal mental health. I help women(and their partners) with healthy pregnancies, postpartum depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss, terminations and infertility - whether through stillbirth, miscarriage, late term loss, IVF/IUI failures, selective termination or pregnancy releases (aka abortion). Sadly, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage and 1 in 8 will have trouble with conception. I blend psychology, ritual, spirituality, reiki, energy healing, guided meditations and more to help facilitate and support women, couples and families.
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where you can share your story without judgment, and find comfort and understanding among others who are going through a similar experience. This group will assist you in exploring your thoughts on identity changes and also have a safe space to explore your unresolved feelings.
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.
We are currently recruiting for a group to help those struggling with grief over the recent loss of someone close to them. The group is aimed at older adults and is free of charge. Please call for further information.
Hosted by USC Psychology Services Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90089
At the USC Psychology Services Center, we currently offer both in-person and telehealth therapy and assessment supported by science. Our services are provided by doctoral students in the Department of Psychology at USC, and supervised by psychology faculty or community-based licensed psychologists. This allows us to offer you a unique, treatment team based approach. We offer services for individuals and families, across the age range from young children to older adults. We do not offer same-day or emergency/crisis services. Currently, we have immediate openings for adolescents ages 13-17 in need of assessment services.
Sunday, June 23rd Join NO LOVE LA and HOLDING SPACE for an immersive art experience and morning of mindfulness, community building, and play. With almost 3.9 Million people living in LA it can still feel isolated and lonely. We are providing a safe and warm space to connect with like-minded individuals to reflect and honor your feelings. Melt into the warmth of community healing in a cozy playful space located at beautiful Elysian park. Facilitated by Tiera Couch, LCSW This is a BIPOC and LGBTQIA inclusive event. The event will be capped at 12 participants. RSVP unfckedtherapyandwellness@gmail.com Cost is $10
Hosted by Tiera Couch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90012
Are you overwhelmed? Are you exhausted from overthinking? Are you talking yourself out of opportunities due to self-doubt or fear? Are you tired of being the "strong friend"? Are you struggling with owning your sexuality, gender identity and/or expression? Is past trauma negatively impacting your relationships? If this sounds like you, I can help. Healing is complicated and hard which can lead to not feeling ready to start therapy. I will meet you where you and support you as you meet your goals. Healing can be messy you don't have to choose to do it alone.
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Grief Support Groups
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.