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Susan J Strickland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
I feel privileged when a distressed family, couple, or individual allows me to accompany and guide them through their healing journeys. My clients include adolescents and adults who are dealing with issues such as anticipatory or post-death grief, difficulty adjusting to life transitions (including but not limited to adolescence, launching of children, empty nest, job loss), depression, stress or anxiety, traumatic stress, couple problems, divorce, blended or adoptive family adjustment, and adult survival from childhood sexual abuse.
I feel privileged when a distressed family, couple, or individual allows me to accompany and guide them through their healing journeys. My clients include adolescents and adults who are dealing with issues such as anticipatory or post-death grief, difficulty adjusting to life transitions (including but not limited to adolescence, launching of children, empty nest, job loss), depression, stress or anxiety, traumatic stress, couple problems, divorce, blended or adoptive family adjustment, and adult survival from childhood sexual abuse.
(850) 610-5186 View (850) 610-5186
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Bee Still Grief & Loss Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32301  (Online Only)
I have worked with clients in a variety of settings over the past seven years addressing areas such as grief, depression, anxiety, and stress.
Life is hectic, and at times, it can be downright brutal! However, our culture rewards those who "push through" regardless of their circumstances. Before long, you're five miles to empty. You have no energy, you're not sleeping well, you're irritable, depressed, anxious, and at times emotionally detached from everything and everyone. My ideal client is someone who is looking to slow down and drown out the noises stifling their inner voice. Mourning loss, cultivating self-acceptance, creating useful internal dialogue, and establishing boundaries are possible when we choose to stop running on fumes and allow ourselves to be still.
I have worked with clients in a variety of settings over the past seven years addressing areas such as grief, depression, anxiety, and stress.
Life is hectic, and at times, it can be downright brutal! However, our culture rewards those who "push through" regardless of their circumstances. Before long, you're five miles to empty. You have no energy, you're not sleeping well, you're irritable, depressed, anxious, and at times emotionally detached from everything and everyone. My ideal client is someone who is looking to slow down and drown out the noises stifling their inner voice. Mourning loss, cultivating self-acceptance, creating useful internal dialogue, and establishing boundaries are possible when we choose to stop running on fumes and allow ourselves to be still.
(520) 217-7510 View (520) 217-7510
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Claudine Terese Chiarmonte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PCC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32301  (Online Only)
I practice an integrative approach to counseling informed by the Mind-Body connection, Attachment theory, Cognitive Behavior, & Solution-Focused in addressing Individual Concerns, Anxiety, Trauma, and Grief, By clearing out old conditioning, past trauma, limited mindset, & somatic disconnection.
Hi, I'm happy you are here! Become the BELOVED you SEEK! Enhance your relationship and heal your past and open up to all you desire. Stop repeating arguments and start communicating in ways that get your needs met. You can improve your intimacy and build a secure and healthy relationship. I customize my approach to each individual creating a space for you to be heard, understood, and supported with preparation for change! If you are committed to creating deeper connections with yourself and others. Let's walk this journey together in a safe, zero-judgment zone. You are worth the life you envision.
I practice an integrative approach to counseling informed by the Mind-Body connection, Attachment theory, Cognitive Behavior, & Solution-Focused in addressing Individual Concerns, Anxiety, Trauma, and Grief, By clearing out old conditioning, past trauma, limited mindset, & somatic disconnection.
Hi, I'm happy you are here! Become the BELOVED you SEEK! Enhance your relationship and heal your past and open up to all you desire. Stop repeating arguments and start communicating in ways that get your needs met. You can improve your intimacy and build a secure and healthy relationship. I customize my approach to each individual creating a space for you to be heard, understood, and supported with preparation for change! If you are committed to creating deeper connections with yourself and others. Let's walk this journey together in a safe, zero-judgment zone. You are worth the life you envision.
(561) 944-9231 View (561) 944-9231
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Rev. Dr. Betsy Goehrig, Best Me LLC
Pastoral Counselor, BA SWK, MDiv , DMin
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32311  (Online Only)
Facing issues in your special calling as clergy or law enforcement? Are you grieving from death, divorce, health, or other loss? Do you desire wisdom to strengthen your relationship or to recover from divorce? Do you need support to parent birth, foster, or adoptive children? Are you looking for a new direction, renewed purpose, and a path to your dreams?.
What is YOUR “Best Me?” Let me help you explore what that could look like and how to get there. Through pastoral counseling, I can help you find ways to heal, to grow, and to live more fully. As one who lost a child through murder, I have had to learn how to survive the very worst in life, to live purposefully with that pain, and to find my own new Best Me. For me, that is helping others like you. As a Pastor, Police Chaplain, Hospice Chaplain, and Denominational Leader, I have helped people work through many of life’s challenges and find hope and direction for a new beginning.
Facing issues in your special calling as clergy or law enforcement? Are you grieving from death, divorce, health, or other loss? Do you desire wisdom to strengthen your relationship or to recover from divorce? Do you need support to parent birth, foster, or adoptive children? Are you looking for a new direction, renewed purpose, and a path to your dreams?.
What is YOUR “Best Me?” Let me help you explore what that could look like and how to get there. Through pastoral counseling, I can help you find ways to heal, to grow, and to live more fully. As one who lost a child through murder, I have had to learn how to survive the very worst in life, to live purposefully with that pain, and to find my own new Best Me. For me, that is helping others like you. As a Pastor, Police Chaplain, Hospice Chaplain, and Denominational Leader, I have helped people work through many of life’s challenges and find hope and direction for a new beginning.
(850) 203-5800 View (850) 203-5800
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Lorraine Calhoun
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with relentless anxious energy? Anxiety can come from a number of different experiences and causes. I offer a therapeutic space where my clients can be authentic and their experiences can be understood. I help my clients manage their anxiety, stress, grief/loss, and other related issues. I like to work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to improve their overall well-being. I help treat clients from a holistic perspective. I focus on mind, body, and spirit. Through my counseling style, my clients get to process their struggles and find peace and balance, again.
Are you struggling with relentless anxious energy? Anxiety can come from a number of different experiences and causes. I offer a therapeutic space where my clients can be authentic and their experiences can be understood. I help my clients manage their anxiety, stress, grief/loss, and other related issues. I like to work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to improve their overall well-being. I help treat clients from a holistic perspective. I focus on mind, body, and spirit. Through my counseling style, my clients get to process their struggles and find peace and balance, again.
(954) 769-0873 View (954) 769-0873
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Toni Nelson Huff Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
Add personal grief, loss, and unexpected events in our lives, it can seem hopeless.
I work with adults over age 40 and on into the later years of life. My goal is to help you heal and find peace. I specialize in chronic illness, grief and loss, and concerns related to aging.
Add personal grief, loss, and unexpected events in our lives, it can seem hopeless.
I work with adults over age 40 and on into the later years of life. My goal is to help you heal and find peace. I specialize in chronic illness, grief and loss, and concerns related to aging.
(719) 652-5342 View (719) 652-5342
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Dr. Nakita Carroll
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32308  (Online Only)
I have helped clients cope with issues of anxiety/depression, loss, transition, and relationship struggles for more than a decade.
Are you feeling stuck or lost in your relationship or marriage? Do your attempts at communication fall apart despite your best efforts to hear and understand each other? Or maybe you are facing a big transition that you need support to navigate through? It can be hard to feel hopeful when things seem so muddled. Relationships and life transitions can be challenging at times, but they can also be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding. As a therapist, I hold space for your healing process and hold onto hope for you until you can begin to do so for yourself again. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy via telehealth.
I have helped clients cope with issues of anxiety/depression, loss, transition, and relationship struggles for more than a decade.
Are you feeling stuck or lost in your relationship or marriage? Do your attempts at communication fall apart despite your best efforts to hear and understand each other? Or maybe you are facing a big transition that you need support to navigate through? It can be hard to feel hopeful when things seem so muddled. Relationships and life transitions can be challenging at times, but they can also be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding. As a therapist, I hold space for your healing process and hold onto hope for you until you can begin to do so for yourself again. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy via telehealth.
(407) 871-6172 View (407) 871-6172
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Seasons of Life Counseling, Dr. Miller, Ph.D.
Counselor, Ph D, LMHC, LCCT
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32305  (Online Only)
Trauma, life changes, hard times, depression, grief and loss, parenting and various life struggles can bring us to the point of losing hope. Walking through a difficult season of life may feel overwhelming and I am here to help you take that first step on your unique journey and help you enhance your life and recovery with the convenience of Online Video Counseling. Specialty in Christian Counseling.
Trauma, life changes, hard times, depression, grief and loss, parenting and various life struggles can bring us to the point of losing hope. Walking through a difficult season of life may feel overwhelming and I am here to help you take that first step on your unique journey and help you enhance your life and recovery with the convenience of Online Video Counseling. Specialty in Christian Counseling.
(850) 347-5221 View (850) 347-5221
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Jimmeal Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Talking about hard things is hard! Offering online therapy in FL, NC, and SC, I understand that seeking therapy can be a significant step, and I commend you for taking it! In my 10+ years of experience, I have worked with couples, women and young adults facing depression, anxiety, grief, boundary-setting, relationship issues and life transitions. My role as a therapist is to create an environment that is comfortable and safe for clients to process their emotions and talk about baffling and difficult experiences.
Talking about hard things is hard! Offering online therapy in FL, NC, and SC, I understand that seeking therapy can be a significant step, and I commend you for taking it! In my 10+ years of experience, I have worked with couples, women and young adults facing depression, anxiety, grief, boundary-setting, relationship issues and life transitions. My role as a therapist is to create an environment that is comfortable and safe for clients to process their emotions and talk about baffling and difficult experiences.
(850) 845-8448 View (850) 845-8448
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Karen Frontczak
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC, CAP, LPCC, CPC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32305  (Online Only)
My name is Karen F Armstrong. License therapist in Florida. I have worked for over twenty years in the field of behavioral health/relationships/addictions. In each area I counsel I provide good listening skills, I am nonjudgmental, insightful, and supportive. Through the years I have provided support and to help modify problem behaviors to those that suffer from anxiety, depression, poor coping, stress, grief, OCD, eating disorders, and addictions. I have also worked with couples and guided them through their relationship problems including affairs, money, stress, and any issue that occurs within a relationship.
My name is Karen F Armstrong. License therapist in Florida. I have worked for over twenty years in the field of behavioral health/relationships/addictions. In each area I counsel I provide good listening skills, I am nonjudgmental, insightful, and supportive. Through the years I have provided support and to help modify problem behaviors to those that suffer from anxiety, depression, poor coping, stress, grief, OCD, eating disorders, and addictions. I have also worked with couples and guided them through their relationship problems including affairs, money, stress, and any issue that occurs within a relationship.
(727) 477-3807 View (727) 477-3807
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Julia Preamplume
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32311  (Online Only)
I have diverse experience, including binge eating disorder, grief, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+, low self-esteem, OCD, ADHD, adjusting to college, sexual violence, relationship conflicts, and more.
When your life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or out of control, you may not feel like yourself. Everyday tasks seem a little harder, you may feel more impatient or sensitive, and your mind seems to focus on the wrong things. My goal is to help you navigate through these challenges in a safe and non-judgmental space so you may live a more balanced, authentic, and peaceful life.
I have diverse experience, including binge eating disorder, grief, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+, low self-esteem, OCD, ADHD, adjusting to college, sexual violence, relationship conflicts, and more.
When your life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or out of control, you may not feel like yourself. Everyday tasks seem a little harder, you may feel more impatient or sensitive, and your mind seems to focus on the wrong things. My goal is to help you navigate through these challenges in a safe and non-judgmental space so you may live a more balanced, authentic, and peaceful life.
(850) 655-2004 View (850) 655-2004
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Serenity Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301  (Online Only)
My main specialties of counseling include: anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem, meaning and purpose seeking, first responders and their families, postpartum issues, grief, trauma, stress management, substance use, anger management, parenting concerns, peer relationships, and much more.
Getting therapy does not mean that hardships are automatically alleviated. It takes strength, hard work, and teaming together to discover the path toward inner growth and positive change. The best part, is that simply by doing research in contacting a counselor, you are accomplishing the first and perhaps most difficult step. Let me assist you in your journey towards a healthier, happier, and more serene you.
My main specialties of counseling include: anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem, meaning and purpose seeking, first responders and their families, postpartum issues, grief, trauma, stress management, substance use, anger management, parenting concerns, peer relationships, and much more.
Getting therapy does not mean that hardships are automatically alleviated. It takes strength, hard work, and teaming together to discover the path toward inner growth and positive change. The best part, is that simply by doing research in contacting a counselor, you are accomplishing the first and perhaps most difficult step. Let me assist you in your journey towards a healthier, happier, and more serene you.
(321) 450-3894 View (321) 450-3894
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Noreen LeGare
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32309
Grief, Depression, anxiety, or just life changes that have thrown you off center, are some of the issues that bring clients to me.
I am committed to supporting my clients trust in themselves to make the best choices for their lives. Often old pain, or distorted ideas about who we are get in the way of this trust, so I support the resolution of these issues. Although trained to approach therapy from a Systems perspective, I have trained in numerous other modalities over the 38 years including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Family Reconstruction, Hypnosis, and Bodywork (Bioenergetics). All this experience broadens the skills for success in assisting clients to reach their goals for Psychotherapy.
Grief, Depression, anxiety, or just life changes that have thrown you off center, are some of the issues that bring clients to me.
I am committed to supporting my clients trust in themselves to make the best choices for their lives. Often old pain, or distorted ideas about who we are get in the way of this trust, so I support the resolution of these issues. Although trained to approach therapy from a Systems perspective, I have trained in numerous other modalities over the 38 years including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Family Reconstruction, Hypnosis, and Bodywork (Bioenergetics). All this experience broadens the skills for success in assisting clients to reach their goals for Psychotherapy.
(850) 845-0725 View (850) 845-0725
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Shekiah Wagner
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32303  (Online Only)
I see therapy as an interactive journey toward achieving set goals. I believe in providing support for individuals, children, couples, and families through their journeys as a co-pilot. We a systems approach, to work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of grief, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual, and relationship concerns is a priority.
I see therapy as an interactive journey toward achieving set goals. I believe in providing support for individuals, children, couples, and families through their journeys as a co-pilot. We a systems approach, to work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of grief, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual, and relationship concerns is a priority.
(954) 807-3406 View (954) 807-3406
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AOC Alpha Omega Counseling and Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CCTP II, CAGCS, FL, CA, & Tx
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32301
We help people who are struggling with the root causes of anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, family conflict and to recover from Narcissistic Abuser relationships; to find healing through balance, transformation and wellness. Counseling is the most rewarding investment that you will ever make; in yourself, your relationships and your emotional health. We specialize in Trauma therapy, and we are certified in Grief and Teletherapy. *** We offer Phone, Video and Text Counseling Sessions. ******NO MORE SHAME, FEAR or STIGMA*********Call us we can help.
We help people who are struggling with the root causes of anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, family conflict and to recover from Narcissistic Abuser relationships; to find healing through balance, transformation and wellness. Counseling is the most rewarding investment that you will ever make; in yourself, your relationships and your emotional health. We specialize in Trauma therapy, and we are certified in Grief and Teletherapy. *** We offer Phone, Video and Text Counseling Sessions. ******NO MORE SHAME, FEAR or STIGMA*********Call us we can help.
(972) 427-3010 View (972) 427-3010
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Dina Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32302  (Online Only)
Mental health is all the buzz these days and for good reason. We are all feeling a heavy burden to be perfect. Have the perfect job, the perfect house, a perfect marriage, perfect grades, perfect kids, in all that you are, you must be perfect. While maintaining this perfect lifestyle, we still have normal daily lives to live. It’s exhausting and stressful. Beyond this, there are so many other factors that effect mental health on a regular basis. Therapy is one way, and a healthy way to deal with the anxiety, depression, grief, and life stressors that you face.
Mental health is all the buzz these days and for good reason. We are all feeling a heavy burden to be perfect. Have the perfect job, the perfect house, a perfect marriage, perfect grades, perfect kids, in all that you are, you must be perfect. While maintaining this perfect lifestyle, we still have normal daily lives to live. It’s exhausting and stressful. Beyond this, there are so many other factors that effect mental health on a regular basis. Therapy is one way, and a healthy way to deal with the anxiety, depression, grief, and life stressors that you face.
(407) 305-3081 View (407) 305-3081
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Melanie Ryan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32306  (Online Only)
I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade assisting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, insomnia, psychosis, existential dread, relationship conflicts, and bereavement.
Would you benefit from having a safe, non-judgmental space to express and process your thoughts and emotions? Many times, our past experiences impact our ability to connect to others and appreciate the current moment. It can be helpful to read the previous chapters of our lives to gain an understanding of the present and provide direction for future chapters we aspire to write.
I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade assisting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, insomnia, psychosis, existential dread, relationship conflicts, and bereavement.
Would you benefit from having a safe, non-judgmental space to express and process your thoughts and emotions? Many times, our past experiences impact our ability to connect to others and appreciate the current moment. It can be helpful to read the previous chapters of our lives to gain an understanding of the present and provide direction for future chapters we aspire to write.
(786) 829-7252 View (786) 829-7252
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Counseling with Jess
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32301  (Online Only)
Depression comes in many forms and anxiety can be overwhelming. If you are struggling with feeling confident, experiencing self-doubt, over-thinking, guilt/shame, grief and loss, life changes, your faith, or just feeling like adulting sucks. I would love to work with you. Do you need to learn how to overcome negativity, despair, trauma and sadness. Therapy can help you to move forward in your life. To gain confidence, learn to set healthy boundaries and communicate assertively; so that you can make room for truly living and not just surviving.
Depression comes in many forms and anxiety can be overwhelming. If you are struggling with feeling confident, experiencing self-doubt, over-thinking, guilt/shame, grief and loss, life changes, your faith, or just feeling like adulting sucks. I would love to work with you. Do you need to learn how to overcome negativity, despair, trauma and sadness. Therapy can help you to move forward in your life. To gain confidence, learn to set healthy boundaries and communicate assertively; so that you can make room for truly living and not just surviving.
(786) 681-0973 View (786) 681-0973
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Rebecca Frye Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tallahassee, FL 32301  (Online Only)
Offering secure, confidential and convenient Teletherapy throughout the state of Florida! My name is Rebecca Frye, LCSW. Thanks for checking out my profile. I know that finding a good therapeutic "fit" isn't always easy. The first goal of my practice is to create a welcoming space where you can share openly. My practice is focused on listening to your goals, offering encouragement, and cultivating compassion towards yourself and others. I utilize a diverse approach that draws from several therapeutic traditions including: cognitive psychology, internal family systems and mindfulness based stress reduction and meditation.
Offering secure, confidential and convenient Teletherapy throughout the state of Florida! My name is Rebecca Frye, LCSW. Thanks for checking out my profile. I know that finding a good therapeutic "fit" isn't always easy. The first goal of my practice is to create a welcoming space where you can share openly. My practice is focused on listening to your goals, offering encouragement, and cultivating compassion towards yourself and others. I utilize a diverse approach that draws from several therapeutic traditions including: cognitive psychology, internal family systems and mindfulness based stress reduction and meditation.
(352) 292-8868 View (352) 292-8868
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Peta Williams
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32301  (Online Only)
The women of the world are life sources and nurturers, they deserve to be heard, and supported. They deserve to be well. As a woman of color, mother, wife and counselor, I am here to empower all women to believe they are worthy of care and wellness is possible. It’s time to say “Yes” to wellness. Contact us today to set up your appointment. Help is only a click away.
The women of the world are life sources and nurturers, they deserve to be heard, and supported. They deserve to be well. As a woman of color, mother, wife and counselor, I am here to empower all women to believe they are worthy of care and wellness is possible. It’s time to say “Yes” to wellness. Contact us today to set up your appointment. Help is only a click away.
(772) 230-4561 View (772) 230-4561

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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.