This group is to help alleviate the loneliness and sadness that comes with losing a beloved pet. This loss could have occurred weeks, months, or even years ago. It doesn’t matter when your pet passed away, you can join this group and receive the support you need. The Pet Grief Group is an 8-week process group. If you’re interested in this group, please contact me at 269-339-0963 or at danielle@brainbodytherapy services.com.
Hosted by Danielle Kriengsak-Obhas
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, CAADC
Group meets in Kalamazoo, MI 49009
This group is to help alleviate the loneliness and sadness that comes with losing a beloved pet. This loss could have occurred weeks, months, or even years ago. It doesn’t matter when your pet passed away, you can join this group and receive the support you need. The Pet Grief Group is an 8-week process group. If you’re interested in this group, please contact me at 269-339-0963 or at danielle@brainbodytherapy services.com.
After the Fire is a virtual group for people navigating the aftermath of break of trust. Drawing on ecological succession - the process by which ecosystems recover after wildfires- this group offers a compassionate framework for healing. Participants are invited to slow down and examine what truly changed after the rupture, in order to craft a loving path for the future. Through guided reflection & gentle dialogue, participants learn to distinguish early stabilization from deeper intimacy, and to release unrealistic expectations about “going back to how things were.” Tuesdays and Thursdays in April $350/participant- register: www.curando.info under *bookings* page
After the Fire is a virtual group for people navigating the aftermath of break of trust. Drawing on ecological succession - the process by which ecosystems recover after wildfires- this group offers a compassionate framework for healing. Participants are invited to slow down and examine what truly changed after the rupture, in order to craft a loving path for the future. Through guided reflection & gentle dialogue, participants learn to distinguish early stabilization from deeper intimacy, and to release unrealistic expectations about “going back to how things were.” Tuesdays and Thursdays in April $350/participant- register: www.curando.info under *bookings* page
Brain Body Therapy Group is offering an in person 8-week Pet Grief Group. This group is designed to help process emotions surrounding the loss of your pet. We hope to help participants alleviate the loneliness and sadness that comes with losing a beloved pet. The group will run Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM starting Apr 4, 2023, ending May 16, 2023. The cost is $25 per group. We are located at 5380 Holiday Terrace, Stuite 28, Kalamazoo, MI. If interested in this group, please contact Danielle at 269-339-0963 or email danielle@brainbodytherapyservices.com.
Brain Body Therapy Group is offering an in person 8-week Pet Grief Group. This group is designed to help process emotions surrounding the loss of your pet. We hope to help participants alleviate the loneliness and sadness that comes with losing a beloved pet. The group will run Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM starting Apr 4, 2023, ending May 16, 2023. The cost is $25 per group. We are located at 5380 Holiday Terrace, Stuite 28, Kalamazoo, MI. If interested in this group, please contact Danielle at 269-339-0963 or email danielle@brainbodytherapyservices.com.
Online Groups
This group is designed for kids aged 10-12 whose parents have divorced or are in the process of separating. Through the use of psychoeducation, guided conversations and experiential activities participants will learn emotion regulation, problem solving, and coping skills. We will explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in response to divorce. This group is closed, meaning no new participants will be added as the sessions and topics build upon each other, but we will accept people on a waiting list to join when a new series starts. Contact Emily Gordon emily.m.gordon@wmich.edu for more information/registration.
Hosted by Jennifer L Selent
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Group meets in Grand Rapids, MI 49546
This group is designed for kids aged 10-12 whose parents have divorced or are in the process of separating. Through the use of psychoeducation, guided conversations and experiential activities participants will learn emotion regulation, problem solving, and coping skills. We will explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in response to divorce. This group is closed, meaning no new participants will be added as the sessions and topics build upon each other, but we will accept people on a waiting list to join when a new series starts. Contact Emily Gordon emily.m.gordon@wmich.edu for more information/registration.
This group is perfect for adults who find themselves overgiving, overfunctioning, or losing themselves in relationships. Often labeled as codependency, these patterns are understood here as learned ways of staying connected and emotionally safe. Rather than focusing just on boundaries or quick fixes, the group explores how self-abandonment developed, what it protects, and how it shows up in real-time relationships. Through an educational and process approach, members practice staying connected to themselves while engaging with others. The group offers a supportive space to build awareness, increase emotional clarity, and create healthier, more secure ways of relating without sacrificing yourself.
Hosted by Lacey Twardowski
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Group meets in Grand Rapids, MI 49503
This group is perfect for adults who find themselves overgiving, overfunctioning, or losing themselves in relationships. Often labeled as codependency, these patterns are understood here as learned ways of staying connected and emotionally safe. Rather than focusing just on boundaries or quick fixes, the group explores how self-abandonment developed, what it protects, and how it shows up in real-time relationships. Through an educational and process approach, members practice staying connected to themselves while engaging with others. The group offers a supportive space to build awareness, increase emotional clarity, and create healthier, more secure ways of relating without sacrificing yourself.
We are living in difficult times which may leave us feeling overwhelmed by the many losses we are experiencing. You are invited to attend an ongoing support and educational group for those who are experiencing loss. We will be discussing losses of all types. This group is led by expert clinicians and offers a safe place to give and receive support from others.
Hosted by Catherine A Kolacz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CCS
Group meets in Grand Haven, MI 49417
We are living in difficult times which may leave us feeling overwhelmed by the many losses we are experiencing. You are invited to attend an ongoing support and educational group for those who are experiencing loss. We will be discussing losses of all types. This group is led by expert clinicians and offers a safe place to give and receive support from others.
There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Everyone grieves at their own pace. The overwhelming sadness and pain one may be experiencing is normal. It is when one feels stuck in grief and experiences the inability to cope with the loss that therapeutic intervention may be needed. Grief process group therapy helps those who are experiencing loss to navigate the grieving process. CALL or visit www.realpsc.com to register!
Hosted by Julia Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CGCS, CCTP, C-DBT
Group meets in Caledonia, MI 49316
Certifications: DBT, Grief Counseling, Trauma Therapy, Biblical Counseling, Supervisor for LLPCs
There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Everyone grieves at their own pace. The overwhelming sadness and pain one may be experiencing is normal. It is when one feels stuck in grief and experiences the inability to cope with the loss that therapeutic intervention may be needed. Grief process group therapy helps those who are experiencing loss to navigate the grieving process. CALL or visit www.realpsc.com to register!
New Group: Beginning April 13, 2026. Group will meet for 6 weeks and evaluate for continuation. Individual session required prior to beginning of group. Group size limited. Email inquiries. Women often do not tell anyone of their abuse because of shame and fear they will be judged. Often they are older when they come forward for help. Regardless of age and how long ago the abuse occurred, they almost always feel they are the only one with this experience and believe no one could understand. Being with other survivors , receiving support and giving support to others is the most healing experience you will ever have...
Hosted by Avelyn E Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, LCSW, ACSW
Group meets in Okemos, MI 48864
New Group: Beginning April 13, 2026. Group will meet for 6 weeks and evaluate for continuation. Individual session required prior to beginning of group. Group size limited. Email inquiries. Women often do not tell anyone of their abuse because of shame and fear they will be judged. Often they are older when they come forward for help. Regardless of age and how long ago the abuse occurred, they almost always feel they are the only one with this experience and believe no one could understand. Being with other survivors , receiving support and giving support to others is the most healing experience you will ever have...
This is not your traditional talk therapy. We meet in the woods. Studies show that being in nature can lower stress & help focus. Walking & being in nature allow the brain to release "feel-good" neurotransmitters & increase body temperature, which is thought to have a calming effect on the brain. Wouldn't you agree your brain could use some calming down? Join the Nature Therapy group. We will meet in a local Ann Arbor park, start with a short walk into the woods, pause for awareness mindfulness exercises, refresh, then walk back. https://www.facebook.com/knelsonLMSW/
Hosted by Kathleen Nelson, LMSW, ACSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, GC-C
Group meets in Ann Arbor, MI 48104
I help adults who struggle to make sense of a loss & searching to find comfort & joy again, yet are unsure they want to; Adults who want to break free from anxiety - the self-doubt, overthinking, & begin to understand who they are & what they want; Couples who have lost touch with their partner & need strategies to find a way back to their love.
This is not your traditional talk therapy. We meet in the woods. Studies show that being in nature can lower stress & help focus. Walking & being in nature allow the brain to release "feel-good" neurotransmitters & increase body temperature, which is thought to have a calming effect on the brain. Wouldn't you agree your brain could use some calming down? Join the Nature Therapy group. We will meet in a local Ann Arbor park, start with a short walk into the woods, pause for awareness mindfulness exercises, refresh, then walk back. https://www.facebook.com/knelsonLMSW/
DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, is an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatment that teaches skills to reduce emotional suffering and improve relationships we have with ourselves and others. Led by licensed therapists trained in DBT, this group provides a space for adults (ages 18 and up) to meet weekly and gain skills in four areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness. interested in joining? To learn more, call our main office, visit our website, HealthForLifeGR.com, 616.200.4433
Hosted by Trauma Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMSW, LMFT, LLP
Group meets in Grand Rapids, MI 49546
DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, is an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatment that teaches skills to reduce emotional suffering and improve relationships we have with ourselves and others. Led by licensed therapists trained in DBT, this group provides a space for adults (ages 18 and up) to meet weekly and gain skills in four areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness. interested in joining? To learn more, call our main office, visit our website, HealthForLifeGR.com, 616.200.4433
Grief Support Group DURING COVID-19, an ONLINE Telehealth GROUP IS AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS OF MICHIGAN. We will be offering 8 week grief support group. The group will utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and expressive therapies. The group will be ONLINE. There will be a group for elementary, a group for middle, and a group for high school students who are grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information on the group including dates and times, please contact us: oglejen@Playfulhealing.net
Grief Support Group DURING COVID-19, an ONLINE Telehealth GROUP IS AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS OF MICHIGAN. We will be offering 8 week grief support group. The group will utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and expressive therapies. The group will be ONLINE. There will be a group for elementary, a group for middle, and a group for high school students who are grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information on the group including dates and times, please contact us: oglejen@Playfulhealing.net
HOLD is a telehealth therapy group for individuals navigating grief, loss, and the emotional weight of caregiving. Whether you are grieving a loved one, experiencing anticipatory grief, or adjusting to a major life transition, this space offers steady support. HOLD provides practical tools for managing stress, honoring your grief, and caring for yourself in sustainable ways. You don't have to carry this alone. The next group is scheduled to start March 4th, 2026.
HOLD is a telehealth therapy group for individuals navigating grief, loss, and the emotional weight of caregiving. Whether you are grieving a loved one, experiencing anticipatory grief, or adjusting to a major life transition, this space offers steady support. HOLD provides practical tools for managing stress, honoring your grief, and caring for yourself in sustainable ways. You don't have to carry this alone. The next group is scheduled to start March 4th, 2026.
First Call is a Trauma/PTSD therapy program for active or retired First Responders. We don't report back to any employers as an EAP program may. Instead you speak to a counselor who has over 20 years experience as a First Responder in the emergency services field including: Paramedic/Lt. Firefighter/Training Officer, 911 ECO, among other areas. We use a therapy called PTGT (Posttraumatic Growth Therapy). Instead of continuing to relive the trauma by going over and over it like with EMDR & other therapies/techniques, PTGT helps you grow from the trauma. Call us to find out more.
My specialities include 1st Responders, Trauma/PTSD, Grief & Loss, spiritual trauma/abuse, & ADHD testing.
First Call is a Trauma/PTSD therapy program for active or retired First Responders. We don't report back to any employers as an EAP program may. Instead you speak to a counselor who has over 20 years experience as a First Responder in the emergency services field including: Paramedic/Lt. Firefighter/Training Officer, 911 ECO, among other areas. We use a therapy called PTGT (Posttraumatic Growth Therapy). Instead of continuing to relive the trauma by going over and over it like with EMDR & other therapies/techniques, PTGT helps you grow from the trauma. Call us to find out more.
Group dedicated to processing, learning, and finding support through grief. Adults 18+ welcome.
Hosted by Krysta Carabelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, CAGCS
Group meets in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
My clients are motivated and driven to overcome intense and overwhelming grief.
Group dedicated to processing, learning, and finding support through grief. Adults 18+ welcome.
Facilitated by certified yoga/Pilates/Qigong instructor, Julie Dillon, this 4- week group uses the movement of yoga to process through the feelings of grief. Please go to www.comeasyouarecounselingctr.com for more information. Registration required. $18.00/group
Facilitated by certified yoga/Pilates/Qigong instructor, Julie Dillon, this 4- week group uses the movement of yoga to process through the feelings of grief. Please go to www.comeasyouarecounselingctr.com for more information. Registration required. $18.00/group
Writing to Heal is a four-week, 60-minute therapeutic writing group. Studies indicate that expressive writing is a self-reflective tool that can improve mental health and overall well-being. Writing can help us process complex emotions and provide a greater understanding of ourselves and the events that have shaped who we are. No writing experience required. All sessions are virtual. Come join us! To register, text Sekai at 734.678.7802 or email sekai.wardpsychotherapy@gmail.com Cost is $120. HSA and FSA cards accepted.
Hosted by Ward Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, LMSW
Group meets in Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Writing to Heal is a four-week, 60-minute therapeutic writing group. Studies indicate that expressive writing is a self-reflective tool that can improve mental health and overall well-being. Writing can help us process complex emotions and provide a greater understanding of ourselves and the events that have shaped who we are. No writing experience required. All sessions are virtual. Come join us! To register, text Sekai at 734.678.7802 or email sekai.wardpsychotherapy@gmail.com Cost is $120. HSA and FSA cards accepted.
Living with a chronic medical illness is stressful, complicated and exhausting. Individuals often worry about the uncertainty of their future, the unpredictability of their symptoms and financial difficulties. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone! The Living Well with Illness Group brings individuals together who are going through similar experiences to share feelings and coping strategies. The group is led by a fully licensed therapist who understands chronic illness personally and professionally. The group meets once a week for 10-12 weeks in-person in Brighton, MI. Call (810) 215-0303 today for more information.
Hosted by Kristina M. Princinsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Brighton, MI 48116
Living with a chronic medical illness is stressful, complicated and exhausting. Individuals often worry about the uncertainty of their future, the unpredictability of their symptoms and financial difficulties. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone! The Living Well with Illness Group brings individuals together who are going through similar experiences to share feelings and coping strategies. The group is led by a fully licensed therapist who understands chronic illness personally and professionally. The group meets once a week for 10-12 weeks in-person in Brighton, MI. Call (810) 215-0303 today for more information.
Support group for partners who are with someone who is addressing sexual addiction or problematic pornography use. This group was created between this therapist and Alaina Smith (current group leader) to offer education, care, and personal growth for those in who are experiencing betrayal trauma. Often the men are part of one of therapy groups led by this therapist and partners or significant others are part of this group. This group does not meet at Centennial Park (see address below). Contact AlainaSmith@Mariposacounsellingllc.com
Hosted by David Uitdeflesch
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, CAADC, CSAT , CMAT
Group meets in Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Support group for partners who are with someone who is addressing sexual addiction or problematic pornography use. This group was created between this therapist and Alaina Smith (current group leader) to offer education, care, and personal growth for those in who are experiencing betrayal trauma. Often the men are part of one of therapy groups led by this therapist and partners or significant others are part of this group. This group does not meet at Centennial Park (see address below). Contact AlainaSmith@Mariposacounsellingllc.com
Grief isn't limited to death or divorce—it can result from over 40 different life events, including job loss, moving, loss of health, or changes in relationships. The Grief Recovery Method is an evidence-based program that offers practical action steps to help you move forward from emotional pain caused by loss. With Sharee as your guide, you'll work in a safe and supportive environment to: • Explore and challenge unhelpful beliefs about grief • Examine past losses that may still be affecting you • Learn the right tools to promote emotional healing and long-term growth.
I am a Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC) and a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist.
Grief isn't limited to death or divorce—it can result from over 40 different life events, including job loss, moving, loss of health, or changes in relationships. The Grief Recovery Method is an evidence-based program that offers practical action steps to help you move forward from emotional pain caused by loss. With Sharee as your guide, you'll work in a safe and supportive environment to: • Explore and challenge unhelpful beliefs about grief • Examine past losses that may still be affecting you • Learn the right tools to promote emotional healing and long-term growth.
This is an evidenced based therapy group which works through the stages of grief whether its from a loss due to death or any other reason. Some losses to be considered are: chemical use loss, loss of innocence, loss of childhood or "what should have been" or parental divorce. Individuals work on tailored written assignments between sessions. This group meets once a week for 10 weeks.
Hosted by Catherine A VanDeWege
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Group meets in Grand Rapids, MI 49503
This is an evidenced based therapy group which works through the stages of grief whether its from a loss due to death or any other reason. Some losses to be considered are: chemical use loss, loss of innocence, loss of childhood or "what should have been" or parental divorce. Individuals work on tailored written assignments between sessions. This group meets once a week for 10 weeks.
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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.