Grief Therapists in 60641

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Tracy Durkan
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641  (Online Only)
Being human is weird and messy. Learning to live with our own thoughts and our internal narratives can be exhausting. I work well with clients addressing concerns related to anxiety, grief, burnout, relational challenges, adult family dynamics, work life balance, feelings of overwhelm, and depression. I have experience working with other health professionals on their own mental health journeys. I enjoy working with "overachievers" and "people pleasers" who are interested in living a life beyond their resume and reconnecting with themselves. I also enjoy supporting clients rebuilding life post brain injury and stroke.
Being human is weird and messy. Learning to live with our own thoughts and our internal narratives can be exhausting. I work well with clients addressing concerns related to anxiety, grief, burnout, relational challenges, adult family dynamics, work life balance, feelings of overwhelm, and depression. I have experience working with other health professionals on their own mental health journeys. I enjoy working with "overachievers" and "people pleasers" who are interested in living a life beyond their resume and reconnecting with themselves. I also enjoy supporting clients rebuilding life post brain injury and stroke.
(872) 213-7855 View (872) 213-7855
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Hillary Wildt
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641
My specialties include relationship difficulties, coping with change/transitions, marriage/couples counseling, grief/mourning, and posttraumatic stress.
In my work, I focus on equipping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with the insight, knowledge, tools, and skills to live healthy and balanced lives. Often, my clients already have the personal strengths and relationship skills that they will need to live a healthier life, and my work involves simply helping them uncover and utilize these strengths. I aim to empower clients to advocate for themselves within the contexts in which they live. I strive to provide therapy that is culturally and contextually informed and that integrates psychological research and theory to provide the best and most appropriate care.
My specialties include relationship difficulties, coping with change/transitions, marriage/couples counseling, grief/mourning, and posttraumatic stress.
In my work, I focus on equipping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with the insight, knowledge, tools, and skills to live healthy and balanced lives. Often, my clients already have the personal strengths and relationship skills that they will need to live a healthier life, and my work involves simply helping them uncover and utilize these strengths. I aim to empower clients to advocate for themselves within the contexts in which they live. I strive to provide therapy that is culturally and contextually informed and that integrates psychological research and theory to provide the best and most appropriate care.
(773) 270-1703 View (773) 270-1703
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Amber J Barger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641
I specialize in working with grief and loss; emotional, physical, and sexual trauma; relationship concerns; family of origin concerns; parenting stress; life transitions; and mood disorders.
You might be looking here because you're tired of feeling overwhelmed or unsatisfied with where you are in your life. Maybe you've had a recent experience or loss that is causing pain. Or maybe something happened a long time ago that's continuing to impact how you feel. Perhaps you don't like the way your mood is impacting your relationships, your family, your job, your life. Or possibly you've heard some things about therapy and you're willing to give it a try. I'm here to help you through the process of better understanding yourself and working towards making the changes in your life you want.
I specialize in working with grief and loss; emotional, physical, and sexual trauma; relationship concerns; family of origin concerns; parenting stress; life transitions; and mood disorders.
You might be looking here because you're tired of feeling overwhelmed or unsatisfied with where you are in your life. Maybe you've had a recent experience or loss that is causing pain. Or maybe something happened a long time ago that's continuing to impact how you feel. Perhaps you don't like the way your mood is impacting your relationships, your family, your job, your life. Or possibly you've heard some things about therapy and you're willing to give it a try. I'm here to help you through the process of better understanding yourself and working towards making the changes in your life you want.
(773) 832-5288 View (773) 832-5288
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InTouch & Motion
Counselor
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641
Our sessions will holistically explore all aspects of your experience, helping you gain new skills to cope with stress, trauma, relationships, loss, or life changes.
Holistic Healing with Creative Arts Therapies: If traditional talk therapy, yoga, or self-help apps haven’t provided relief from stress, anxiety, depression, or grief, consider a different approach. Grounded in mindfulness and creative arts therapies—art, movement, music, and drama—we believe that the path to clarity, growth, and empowerment involves more than just talking. Creative arts therapies can help you explore and express yourself in new ways, gaining insights unique to the creative process.
Our sessions will holistically explore all aspects of your experience, helping you gain new skills to cope with stress, trauma, relationships, loss, or life changes.
Holistic Healing with Creative Arts Therapies: If traditional talk therapy, yoga, or self-help apps haven’t provided relief from stress, anxiety, depression, or grief, consider a different approach. Grounded in mindfulness and creative arts therapies—art, movement, music, and drama—we believe that the path to clarity, growth, and empowerment involves more than just talking. Creative arts therapies can help you explore and express yourself in new ways, gaining insights unique to the creative process.
(872) 250-4602 View (872) 250-4602
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Jonah Czerwinskyj
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60641
Jonah is also well-versed in helping clients cope with grief and loss, providing a supportive space for individuals to process their emotions and find healing after the death of a loved one (including pets), a significant change to one’s life or health.
Jonah’s approach to therapy is founded on the principle of self-compassion. He firmly believes that building a foundation of self-love and understanding is the first step toward healing and growth. Jonah uses humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapies to help individuals in fostering self-acceptance, developing coping skills, and building resilience. Jonah helps people to identify their unique strengths to address the ongoing challenges they face.
Jonah is also well-versed in helping clients cope with grief and loss, providing a supportive space for individuals to process their emotions and find healing after the death of a loved one (including pets), a significant change to one’s life or health.
Jonah’s approach to therapy is founded on the principle of self-compassion. He firmly believes that building a foundation of self-love and understanding is the first step toward healing and growth. Jonah uses humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapies to help individuals in fostering self-acceptance, developing coping skills, and building resilience. Jonah helps people to identify their unique strengths to address the ongoing challenges they face.
(773) 364-1918 View (773) 364-1918
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Corinne Ferguson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60641
Warm wishes and kudos to you for reaching out in this time of such uncertainty. I know all too well how uncertainty in the future and loss of control can contribute to anxiety and feelings of defeat. I have over 10-yrs of experience supporting individuals and couples in the midst of crisis and loss of control. While each circumstance is unique and will vary, please be assured that you are not, and do not have to navigate this alone. Whether it’s loss of purpose, lack of direction or feeling an overall loss of control, I will partner with you to identify your goals and reach fulfillment while gaining a sense of relief along the way.
Warm wishes and kudos to you for reaching out in this time of such uncertainty. I know all too well how uncertainty in the future and loss of control can contribute to anxiety and feelings of defeat. I have over 10-yrs of experience supporting individuals and couples in the midst of crisis and loss of control. While each circumstance is unique and will vary, please be assured that you are not, and do not have to navigate this alone. Whether it’s loss of purpose, lack of direction or feeling an overall loss of control, I will partner with you to identify your goals and reach fulfillment while gaining a sense of relief along the way.
(773) 829-4702 View (773) 829-4702
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Daniel Hauff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60641
I honor the human/animal bond and help my clients move through the pain of pet grief.
I believe that therapy can be about much more than just healing from or diving into the past. Therapy is a journey to wellness and living one's best life. I view clients holistically to develop goals based on their own values, taking an eclectic, person-centered therapeutic approach that tailors treatment to each individual. I meet clients where they are at in a respectful, judgment-free and safe setting, applying mindfulness as well as cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and existential therapies. I work with sex positivity, open marriages, polyamory, kinks, and sex work with clients of all genders and sexual persuasions.
I honor the human/animal bond and help my clients move through the pain of pet grief.
I believe that therapy can be about much more than just healing from or diving into the past. Therapy is a journey to wellness and living one's best life. I view clients holistically to develop goals based on their own values, taking an eclectic, person-centered therapeutic approach that tailors treatment to each individual. I meet clients where they are at in a respectful, judgment-free and safe setting, applying mindfulness as well as cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and existential therapies. I work with sex positivity, open marriages, polyamory, kinks, and sex work with clients of all genders and sexual persuasions.
(872) 266-7768 View (872) 266-7768
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Nidhi Trivedi
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641  (Online Only)
All of us are striving to be true to ourselves and our loved ones around us. Feeling authentic and true to who we are can assist us in living life the way we would like to. Sometimes, our mood-related difficulties and our life experiences can get in the way our authenticity. You could be experiencing mood-related difficulties as a reaction to grief, trauma, depression, substance use, chronic illnesses, identity issues, cross-cultural issues, and relational difficulties, which I specialize in working with.
All of us are striving to be true to ourselves and our loved ones around us. Feeling authentic and true to who we are can assist us in living life the way we would like to. Sometimes, our mood-related difficulties and our life experiences can get in the way our authenticity. You could be experiencing mood-related difficulties as a reaction to grief, trauma, depression, substance use, chronic illnesses, identity issues, cross-cultural issues, and relational difficulties, which I specialize in working with.
(773) 207-3852 View (773) 207-3852
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Megan Nick
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641
I am a loss mom and am able to understand grief from a woman and parent's standpoint.
When the dark clouds come, keep going. - Charlie Mackesy
I am a loss mom and am able to understand grief from a woman and parent's standpoint.
When the dark clouds come, keep going. - Charlie Mackesy
(847) 916-0059 View (847) 916-0059
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Jennifer Novak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60641
Jen Novak is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of counseling experience and a particular interest in Women's Mental Health issues. Jennifer has specialized training and extensive experience working with women, their partners, and their families around maternal mental health and reproductive issues, including: fertility challenges, miscarriage and infant loss, perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, the transition into parenthood, maintaining partner intimacy post baby, and renegotiating individual/family roles & dynamics in response to an expanding family.
Jen Novak is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of counseling experience and a particular interest in Women's Mental Health issues. Jennifer has specialized training and extensive experience working with women, their partners, and their families around maternal mental health and reproductive issues, including: fertility challenges, miscarriage and infant loss, perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, the transition into parenthood, maintaining partner intimacy post baby, and renegotiating individual/family roles & dynamics in response to an expanding family.
(708) 367-3263 View (708) 367-3263
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Grace O'Malley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60641
Grace is a Licensed Social Worker with over 7 years of experience specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Grief/Loss, ADHD, and Life Transitions/Adjustments. Grace has extensive experience counseling individuals, across the lifespan, including couples, families, and groups, in both clinical and outpatient settings.
Grace is a Licensed Social Worker with over 7 years of experience specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Grief/Loss, ADHD, and Life Transitions/Adjustments. Grace has extensive experience counseling individuals, across the lifespan, including couples, families, and groups, in both clinical and outpatient settings.
(773) 830-6469 View (773) 830-6469
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Amanda Hofbauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641
Currently accepting new clients for in-person sessions in Fort Collins. My goal: to provide a safe relationship where you can face your difficulties in order to restore your connection to yourself and others. I am present with you in the messiness of life, while also providing you with new tools when possible. I work with individuals around pregnancy/postpartum, trauma (dangerous childhoods, sexual assault, etc), grief/loss, infertility, relationship patterns, emotions, identity, and deconstructing faith beliefs. I also help couples who have a respectful, loving relationship but are going through a difficult circumstance/transition.
Currently accepting new clients for in-person sessions in Fort Collins. My goal: to provide a safe relationship where you can face your difficulties in order to restore your connection to yourself and others. I am present with you in the messiness of life, while also providing you with new tools when possible. I work with individuals around pregnancy/postpartum, trauma (dangerous childhoods, sexual assault, etc), grief/loss, infertility, relationship patterns, emotions, identity, and deconstructing faith beliefs. I also help couples who have a respectful, loving relationship but are going through a difficult circumstance/transition.
(970) 463-7805 View (970) 463-7805
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Jackie Carson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641
Jacquelyn is a Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in working systemically with individuals, couples, and families. She experience in both community mental health and partial hospitalization settings, treating issues of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and (sexual) trauma. She is adamant about addressing matters surrounding high conflict relationships, communication, first and second-generation challenges, grief and loss and complex family dynamics.
Jacquelyn is a Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in working systemically with individuals, couples, and families. She experience in both community mental health and partial hospitalization settings, treating issues of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and (sexual) trauma. She is adamant about addressing matters surrounding high conflict relationships, communication, first and second-generation challenges, grief and loss and complex family dynamics.
(708) 970-7512 View (708) 970-7512
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Emily Reynoso
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60641
I have experience in working with individuals, couples, and families, helping people manage stress, depression, anxiety, family and relationship challenges, trauma, and grief and loss.
I believe that therapy should be a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space, that offers the opportunity to process and make sense of emotions and experiences, and move towards deeper sense of self understanding. I am dedicated to helping people identify how certain thoughts, feelings and behaviors contribute to distress, and creating a collaborative path to change. My passion for providing therapy comes from the belief that we are inherently aware of what we need to be successful and are capable of making the changes necessary to move in a positive direction.
I have experience in working with individuals, couples, and families, helping people manage stress, depression, anxiety, family and relationship challenges, trauma, and grief and loss.
I believe that therapy should be a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space, that offers the opportunity to process and make sense of emotions and experiences, and move towards deeper sense of self understanding. I am dedicated to helping people identify how certain thoughts, feelings and behaviors contribute to distress, and creating a collaborative path to change. My passion for providing therapy comes from the belief that we are inherently aware of what we need to be successful and are capable of making the changes necessary to move in a positive direction.
(773) 570-7693 View (773) 570-7693
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Jennifer Langel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60641  (Online Only)
I have over 20 years of experience treating a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, relationship problems, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, grief/loss, and trauma.
Coping with life challenges is not something you have to go through alone. Many people seek therapy for support, information, and new ideas on how to better handle the curve balls that life can throw sometimes. I believe that human beings are incredibly resilient and sometimes need assistance in recognizing their own inner strength to create positive changes in their lives. The therapeutic relationship should be collaborative, built upon both mutual respect and independence, and I hope to empower my clients to find opportunities for personal growth so that they can move forward with their goals.
I have over 20 years of experience treating a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, relationship problems, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, grief/loss, and trauma.
Coping with life challenges is not something you have to go through alone. Many people seek therapy for support, information, and new ideas on how to better handle the curve balls that life can throw sometimes. I believe that human beings are incredibly resilient and sometimes need assistance in recognizing their own inner strength to create positive changes in their lives. The therapeutic relationship should be collaborative, built upon both mutual respect and independence, and I hope to empower my clients to find opportunities for personal growth so that they can move forward with their goals.
(773) 825-8718 View (773) 825-8718
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Orson Morrison
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641
Some of my specialty areas include: Adult, Couples and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Trauma, Abuse, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Gender Identity, Sexuality, Parenting, and Cultural Issues.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am co-owner and have worked extensively as an adolescent, adult, and couples therapist. My style is empathic, warm, and informative. At times, I am direct and challenging with clients in order to facilitate growth and insight. I draw upon relational, systems, and cognitive-behavioral approaches and tailor my treatment to each individual/couple's unique needs. My background/training, helps foster connections with people from various ethinicities, religions, and cultural identifications. I work with common adjustment concerns as well as with serious mental health issues.
Some of my specialty areas include: Adult, Couples and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Trauma, Abuse, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Gender Identity, Sexuality, Parenting, and Cultural Issues.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am co-owner and have worked extensively as an adolescent, adult, and couples therapist. My style is empathic, warm, and informative. At times, I am direct and challenging with clients in order to facilitate growth and insight. I draw upon relational, systems, and cognitive-behavioral approaches and tailor my treatment to each individual/couple's unique needs. My background/training, helps foster connections with people from various ethinicities, religions, and cultural identifications. I work with common adjustment concerns as well as with serious mental health issues.
(708) 325-8554 View (708) 325-8554
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Mary-Beth A Golden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CST, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60641
Waitlist for new clients
I'm skilled at helping those struggling with infertility, miscarriage/infant loss, as well as perinatal/postpartum concerns.
I am a direct, interactive, and insightful psychotherapist who has a thoughtful, patient, and collaborative approach to therapy. My clinical practice focuses on sexual and reproductive health as well as relationship issues in individuals and couples. Therapy is about improving relationships with oneself and others by working through unexpected difficulties and changes which occur in life and creating better possibilities for the future. Therapy can help explore patterns of relating, both past and present, and find alternative ways of expressing these thoughts and feelings so that one may achieve increased life satisfaction.
I'm skilled at helping those struggling with infertility, miscarriage/infant loss, as well as perinatal/postpartum concerns.
I am a direct, interactive, and insightful psychotherapist who has a thoughtful, patient, and collaborative approach to therapy. My clinical practice focuses on sexual and reproductive health as well as relationship issues in individuals and couples. Therapy is about improving relationships with oneself and others by working through unexpected difficulties and changes which occur in life and creating better possibilities for the future. Therapy can help explore patterns of relating, both past and present, and find alternative ways of expressing these thoughts and feelings so that one may achieve increased life satisfaction.
(872) 274-2544 View (872) 274-2544
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Ann Friesema
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60641
If you are struggling with managing your experience of anxiety, stress, or tolerating uncertainty, I can provide support and guidance through the counseling process. Clients often reach out to me to gain support to address concerns related to life transitions such as new parenting or career changes, relationship changes, or grief and loss. I work with clients to address symptoms of anxiety and depression while also supporting their insight into broader interpersonal patterns. I assist clients in identifying and understanding current solutions to a healthier, happier, and more satisfying quality of life.
If you are struggling with managing your experience of anxiety, stress, or tolerating uncertainty, I can provide support and guidance through the counseling process. Clients often reach out to me to gain support to address concerns related to life transitions such as new parenting or career changes, relationship changes, or grief and loss. I work with clients to address symptoms of anxiety and depression while also supporting their insight into broader interpersonal patterns. I assist clients in identifying and understanding current solutions to a healthier, happier, and more satisfying quality of life.
(312) 667-3541 View (312) 667-3541
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Denise Gulotta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60641
I am the owner of InnerBloom Therapy Practice. I work with adults, children, and teens. I also work with parents to help them learn how to support their child and facilitate change at home by implementing strategies worked on during sessions. I help clients who experience stress and anxiety, life transitions, loss, mood disorders, problems at school, behavior issues, and difficulty regulating their emotions and developing connections with others. My fifteen years of experience as a school social worker have provided me with an understanding of the daily stressors and mental health needs of children and teens.
I am the owner of InnerBloom Therapy Practice. I work with adults, children, and teens. I also work with parents to help them learn how to support their child and facilitate change at home by implementing strategies worked on during sessions. I help clients who experience stress and anxiety, life transitions, loss, mood disorders, problems at school, behavior issues, and difficulty regulating their emotions and developing connections with others. My fifteen years of experience as a school social worker have provided me with an understanding of the daily stressors and mental health needs of children and teens.
(773) 516-2051 View (773) 516-2051
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Dr. Sarah Pekoc
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641
I wholeheartedly believe that everyone has the ability to heal from difficult life experiences and move forward to live a fulfilling and joyful life. I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and adults through the healing process after they have been exposed to traumatic life events such as abuse/neglect, adoption, divorce, grief/loss, attachment difficulties, medical trauma, and other life stressors. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced traumas, caregivers experiencing postpartum/parenting difficulties, early childhood populations, and parent-child relationship issues.
I wholeheartedly believe that everyone has the ability to heal from difficult life experiences and move forward to live a fulfilling and joyful life. I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and adults through the healing process after they have been exposed to traumatic life events such as abuse/neglect, adoption, divorce, grief/loss, attachment difficulties, medical trauma, and other life stressors. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced traumas, caregivers experiencing postpartum/parenting difficulties, early childhood populations, and parent-child relationship issues.
(773) 492-6869 View (773) 492-6869
Grief Therapists

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.