Grief Therapists in 49546
Kerry Huver
Counselor, MPS, LPC, ATR-BC, IMHE-ll
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I work with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, perinatal mood/anxiety issues, parent/child attachment issues, substance abuse, adolescent and midlife transitions, I provide a safe space to do the work together.
Most often the goal coming into therapy is to find relief and decrease symptoms. Some may come to gain skills to get through challenging life situations and transitions. The skills learned in therapy can be applied for you to use throughout your life and will support long term positive change. The change occurs as we become aware of our life story and the patterns that unfold. In this process we gain more awareness and understanding of the self in relation to others. It is my passion to walk alongside you on the path of self-discovery as your story unfolds and you gain personal meaning.
I work with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, perinatal mood/anxiety issues, parent/child attachment issues, substance abuse, adolescent and midlife transitions, I provide a safe space to do the work together.
Most often the goal coming into therapy is to find relief and decrease symptoms. Some may come to gain skills to get through challenging life situations and transitions. The skills learned in therapy can be applied for you to use throughout your life and will support long term positive change. The change occurs as we become aware of our life story and the patterns that unfold. In this process we gain more awareness and understanding of the self in relation to others. It is my passion to walk alongside you on the path of self-discovery as your story unfolds and you gain personal meaning.
Jen Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Are you and your child going through really difficult circumstances? Are you feeling lost about how to help? I have worked with children from birth to 18 in hospital, school, foster care, and community settings. I specialize in supporting families through school issues, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as through medical experiences/chronic illness. My therapeutic approach prioritizes safety in relationships, understanding the ‘why’ of a child’s behavior, and helping children and caregivers develop new ways to cope and find joy together. I use play, sand tray, movement and expressive arts to meet children where they are!
Are you and your child going through really difficult circumstances? Are you feeling lost about how to help? I have worked with children from birth to 18 in hospital, school, foster care, and community settings. I specialize in supporting families through school issues, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as through medical experiences/chronic illness. My therapeutic approach prioritizes safety in relationships, understanding the ‘why’ of a child’s behavior, and helping children and caregivers develop new ways to cope and find joy together. I use play, sand tray, movement and expressive arts to meet children where they are!
Lindsay Kuczera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I feel so honored to work with women who are facing anxiety, depression, grief or struggling with what comes next in life. I especially feel passionate in supporting women living with chronic illness, experiencing career burnout, working through seasons of loneliness, or struggling with body image and self-love.
I feel so honored to work with women who are facing anxiety, depression, grief or struggling with what comes next in life. I especially feel passionate in supporting women living with chronic illness, experiencing career burnout, working through seasons of loneliness, or struggling with body image and self-love.
I have over 12 years of experience working with a range of issues, including grief, loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and anxiety.
It takes real courage for you to be here. Perhaps, you feel like you're stuck and you don't know what else to do. You keep trying to fix things on your own, but they aren't getting any better. Experiencing personal struggles, relationship difficulties, life changes, or significant trauma can change who we are and how we see the world. We later feel anxiety, pain, sorrow, fear, self-doubt, guilt, or shame.
I have over 12 years of experience working with a range of issues, including grief, loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and anxiety.
It takes real courage for you to be here. Perhaps, you feel like you're stuck and you don't know what else to do. You keep trying to fix things on your own, but they aren't getting any better. Experiencing personal struggles, relationship difficulties, life changes, or significant trauma can change who we are and how we see the world. We later feel anxiety, pain, sorrow, fear, self-doubt, guilt, or shame.
I am dedicated to supporting adults dealing with PTSD, grief, depression, and anxiety, as well as those managing complex medical conditions. I am passionate about guiding healthcare professionals, skilled professionals, leaders, and individuals through various challenges. I am committed to leading support groups, facilitating discussions on social issues, and offering a compassionate ear to those seeking support.
I am dedicated to supporting adults dealing with PTSD, grief, depression, and anxiety, as well as those managing complex medical conditions. I am passionate about guiding healthcare professionals, skilled professionals, leaders, and individuals through various challenges. I am committed to leading support groups, facilitating discussions on social issues, and offering a compassionate ear to those seeking support.
Given my medical social work background and relevant personal experience, I can help you work through grief and loss, the stressors of caregiving and other life transitions.
You don't have to be experiencing a breakdown to benefit from therapy. Perhaps you're just exhausted by recent loss or strained relationships. Maybe you spend your life caring for others as a parent, spouse or health care worker. You find yourself spent, frazzled and anxious. You feel stuck about problems you cannot fix and feel discouraged about keeping it all together. Therapy can help you process what's going on so you can more fully engage in the moment and in the rest of your life. You can work through losses, gain insight and address burnout. You can collect tools to deal with how you respond to what life hands you.
Given my medical social work background and relevant personal experience, I can help you work through grief and loss, the stressors of caregiving and other life transitions.
You don't have to be experiencing a breakdown to benefit from therapy. Perhaps you're just exhausted by recent loss or strained relationships. Maybe you spend your life caring for others as a parent, spouse or health care worker. You find yourself spent, frazzled and anxious. You feel stuck about problems you cannot fix and feel discouraged about keeping it all together. Therapy can help you process what's going on so you can more fully engage in the moment and in the rest of your life. You can work through losses, gain insight and address burnout. You can collect tools to deal with how you respond to what life hands you.
Benjamin Reisterer
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you're grieving a loss, feeling hopeless, wrestling with the effects of traumatic experiences, frozen by anxiety, or boxed in by shame. If this resonates with you, please know that you are not alone. Unraveling your story in the context of a therapeutic relationship can often be the experience needed to move forward. Being met right where you are by a safe, curious, and experienced therapist can restore hope, cultivate insight, heal wounds, build positive momentum, and lead to lasting transformation.
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you're grieving a loss, feeling hopeless, wrestling with the effects of traumatic experiences, frozen by anxiety, or boxed in by shame. If this resonates with you, please know that you are not alone. Unraveling your story in the context of a therapeutic relationship can often be the experience needed to move forward. Being met right where you are by a safe, curious, and experienced therapist can restore hope, cultivate insight, heal wounds, build positive momentum, and lead to lasting transformation.
Providing counseling and wellness services specializing in mindfulness, art therapy, CBT, DBT, solution-focused and perinatal (including fertility, postpartum, and loss), women’s issues, and families via telehealth throughout Michigan.
The Holding Space Counseling and Wellness, LLC.
Providing counseling and wellness services specializing in mindfulness, art therapy, CBT, DBT, solution-focused and perinatal (including fertility, postpartum, and loss), women’s issues, and families via telehealth throughout Michigan.
The Holding Space Counseling and Wellness, LLC.
Vicki Nelson Smeby, MA, LLP
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Address confusion, life transitions, anxiety, depression, bi-polar/mood disorders, loss/ grief, trauma, addictions, and spiritual detours.
I view therapy as having three heavy hitters for deep lasting healing. 1) EMDR to neutralize your past adverse events; big & little traumas and 2) Grieving effectively by releasing your sadness and then using skills to stop returning to sad or bad thoughts and 3) Choosing an Attitude of Healing to forgive yourself and others. This will culminate in living an empowered, calm and confident life. My clients set weekly goals and amaze me with their determination and willingness to go the distance to grow, mature and experience full healing. My teachings and handouts are creative and original. Let’s do this!
Address confusion, life transitions, anxiety, depression, bi-polar/mood disorders, loss/ grief, trauma, addictions, and spiritual detours.
I view therapy as having three heavy hitters for deep lasting healing. 1) EMDR to neutralize your past adverse events; big & little traumas and 2) Grieving effectively by releasing your sadness and then using skills to stop returning to sad or bad thoughts and 3) Choosing an Attitude of Healing to forgive yourself and others. This will culminate in living an empowered, calm and confident life. My clients set weekly goals and amaze me with their determination and willingness to go the distance to grow, mature and experience full healing. My teachings and handouts are creative and original. Let’s do this!
I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist that specializes in grief and loss.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families through several different issues. Some issues include infidelity, grief and loss, divorce, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. In therapy, I utilize my therapy dog, Walter, to provide comfort, reduce anxiety, and enhance the therapeutic process for clients. Walter's presence often helps clients feel more at ease and open up about their thoughts and emotions, leading to deeper and more impactful therapy sessions.
I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist that specializes in grief and loss.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families through several different issues. Some issues include infidelity, grief and loss, divorce, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. In therapy, I utilize my therapy dog, Walter, to provide comfort, reduce anxiety, and enhance the therapeutic process for clients. Walter's presence often helps clients feel more at ease and open up about their thoughts and emotions, leading to deeper and more impactful therapy sessions.
Cindy L. Haner-Velzen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Waitlist for new clients
I have healing tools for clients experiencing Grief and Loss.
I am dedicated to using my education, specialized training and extensive clinical expertise to guide clients in creating the life they desire and deserve to live. I am passionate about collaborating with clients and using evidenced based practices to increase healthy connections to self, life and others. Using Interactive Practices for Healing We, together, design a effective "blue print" for living which restores relationships, increases joy and decreases suffering.
I have healing tools for clients experiencing Grief and Loss.
I am dedicated to using my education, specialized training and extensive clinical expertise to guide clients in creating the life they desire and deserve to live. I am passionate about collaborating with clients and using evidenced based practices to increase healthy connections to self, life and others. Using Interactive Practices for Healing We, together, design a effective "blue print" for living which restores relationships, increases joy and decreases suffering.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I have specialized training in play therapy, trauma interventions, bereavement, and perinatal mood disorders.
Life can be messy, it can catch us off guard. We can find ourselves treading water and the things that used to keep us afloat aren’t working quite so well. Old wounds can dull our spark. If we’re human, we’ve all been there. I work with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing anxiety and depression, grief due to a death or those anticipating a loss, a life threatening medical diagnosis, anaphylactic food allergies and accompanying stressors, trauma, and parents with perinatal mood disorders.
I have specialized training in play therapy, trauma interventions, bereavement, and perinatal mood disorders.
Life can be messy, it can catch us off guard. We can find ourselves treading water and the things that used to keep us afloat aren’t working quite so well. Old wounds can dull our spark. If we’re human, we’ve all been there. I work with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing anxiety and depression, grief due to a death or those anticipating a loss, a life threatening medical diagnosis, anaphylactic food allergies and accompanying stressors, trauma, and parents with perinatal mood disorders.
Individual empowerment, creating healthy intimate relationships, goal directed action plans, overcoming self-limitations and self-destructive behaviors as well as healing from grief and loss.
My practice is focused on individual, relationship and transformative counseling. If you are striving to heal, set goals, create healthy boundaries, have a deeper awareness or overcome self limitations, call me today. We all have many challenges and sometimes all it takes is to talk to someone who will share the tools needed for you to be successful. It is my passion to be where you are, and you decide how fast you want to get there. I am committed to my work and my clients!
Individual empowerment, creating healthy intimate relationships, goal directed action plans, overcoming self-limitations and self-destructive behaviors as well as healing from grief and loss.
My practice is focused on individual, relationship and transformative counseling. If you are striving to heal, set goals, create healthy boundaries, have a deeper awareness or overcome self limitations, call me today. We all have many challenges and sometimes all it takes is to talk to someone who will share the tools needed for you to be successful. It is my passion to be where you are, and you decide how fast you want to get there. I am committed to my work and my clients!
Kelly Powers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, divorce, illness, severed relationship, job loss, or a traumatic event.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”― Maya Angelou. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I will work with you to explore your story so you may gain insight, healing, and growth towards authentic wholeness.
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, divorce, illness, severed relationship, job loss, or a traumatic event.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”― Maya Angelou. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I will work with you to explore your story so you may gain insight, healing, and growth towards authentic wholeness.
Shasta Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I am passionate about people from all walks of life. I enjoy working with a variety of individuals from those walking through hard seasons, struggling with big decisions, anxiety, depression, experiencing grief and loss to wanting to work through significant traumas and emotional healing.
I am passionate about people from all walks of life. I enjoy working with a variety of individuals from those walking through hard seasons, struggling with big decisions, anxiety, depression, experiencing grief and loss to wanting to work through significant traumas and emotional healing.
Key areas of my research and practice include grief and loss, individual and cultural trauma, and the integration of religion, spirituality, and mental health.
You deserve a safe space where you are unconditionally accepted, and where you can process your joys, concerns, hopes, and fears. You deserve a therapeutic space where you are not judged, or pressured to be someone you are not. I provide psychotherapy to individuals & couples that is client-focused, culturally sensitive, and contextually relevant to you. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief & loss, or poor self-worth, you will have your "own space" here. ALL are welcomed & affirmed in their unique personhood. With therapy, you can foster the courage to heal & live again.
Key areas of my research and practice include grief and loss, individual and cultural trauma, and the integration of religion, spirituality, and mental health.
You deserve a safe space where you are unconditionally accepted, and where you can process your joys, concerns, hopes, and fears. You deserve a therapeutic space where you are not judged, or pressured to be someone you are not. I provide psychotherapy to individuals & couples that is client-focused, culturally sensitive, and contextually relevant to you. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief & loss, or poor self-worth, you will have your "own space" here. ALL are welcomed & affirmed in their unique personhood. With therapy, you can foster the courage to heal & live again.
Kaitlin Mulvihill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, MT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I have experience working in hospice and palliative care, bereavement, and other medical settings.
Do you wish you had a deeper understanding of yourself? Are you looking to foster meaningful connections with the people in your life? In a world where our pain often goes unheard, finding a space to share our stories and experiences can be challenging. As a therapist, I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can navigate life’s complexities and find your way forward. My approach emphasizes empathy and warmth and I believe that healing and growth happen when people feel heard and valued within a safe and supportive environment. I utilize evidence-based therapies including EMDR and IFS.
I have experience working in hospice and palliative care, bereavement, and other medical settings.
Do you wish you had a deeper understanding of yourself? Are you looking to foster meaningful connections with the people in your life? In a world where our pain often goes unheard, finding a space to share our stories and experiences can be challenging. As a therapist, I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can navigate life’s complexities and find your way forward. My approach emphasizes empathy and warmth and I believe that healing and growth happen when people feel heard and valued within a safe and supportive environment. I utilize evidence-based therapies including EMDR and IFS.
Dani Lauer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Waitlist for new clients
I am most passionate about walking with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, identity, self-esteem, body image, relationship challenges, and adjustment (into college or into young adult life), but find purpose in all my counseling relationships. In those relationships, I find it equally important to grieve and sit in brokenness and pain with clients as it is to celebrate growth, healing, and health.
I am most passionate about walking with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, identity, self-esteem, body image, relationship challenges, and adjustment (into college or into young adult life), but find purpose in all my counseling relationships. In those relationships, I find it equally important to grieve and sit in brokenness and pain with clients as it is to celebrate growth, healing, and health.
Rebekah Karel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RPT™
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Is your young child struggling? Are you feeling lost with how to help? I am a registered play therapist (RPT) and specialize in working with children ages 3 to 13. Some of the children I work with have been through really difficult and painful traumas, others have experienced great loss. Some kids are struggling to express themselves or with regulating their emotions, and others are struggling with behavior challenges in school or at home. Because of my past work as a school social worker I have unique experience engaging with children with ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-harm behaviors, and other social-emotional concerns.
Is your young child struggling? Are you feeling lost with how to help? I am a registered play therapist (RPT) and specialize in working with children ages 3 to 13. Some of the children I work with have been through really difficult and painful traumas, others have experienced great loss. Some kids are struggling to express themselves or with regulating their emotions, and others are struggling with behavior challenges in school or at home. Because of my past work as a school social worker I have unique experience engaging with children with ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-harm behaviors, and other social-emotional concerns.
Jennifer L Selent
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist that has been working with Families, Couples, and Individuals with many diagnosis for over 15 years. I have a very wide array of experience, but do provide specialized training for the following populations: First Responders, individuals suffering from traumatic stress, eating disorders/disordered eating, addiction, and grief as well as their families. I also can support with performance issues related to competition, work, etc. I expect you would find me to be down to earth and practical, but clinically sophisticated in my approach. My goal is partnership and empowerment.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist that has been working with Families, Couples, and Individuals with many diagnosis for over 15 years. I have a very wide array of experience, but do provide specialized training for the following populations: First Responders, individuals suffering from traumatic stress, eating disorders/disordered eating, addiction, and grief as well as their families. I also can support with performance issues related to competition, work, etc. I expect you would find me to be down to earth and practical, but clinically sophisticated in my approach. My goal is partnership and empowerment.
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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.