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Orchid D. Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, LMFT, LPCC, BCPC
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92801
Life, loss, trauma, dysfunctional relationships, addiction and more can prevent you from living a productive and healthy life.
My approach to therapy is insight oriented, solution focused and centered on helping you become more conscious of your thoughts, feelings and integrating the two in order to help you live a more fulfilled life. Finding the right therapist is a crucial part of the healing process and developing the right connection is key in developing an effective therapeutic relationship. Choose someone whose experience you trust supported by online reviews, someone who you like as a person and someone who sees the untapped possibilities in you. I will be dedicated to ensuring you get the best quality care possible!
Life, loss, trauma, dysfunctional relationships, addiction and more can prevent you from living a productive and healthy life.
My approach to therapy is insight oriented, solution focused and centered on helping you become more conscious of your thoughts, feelings and integrating the two in order to help you live a more fulfilled life. Finding the right therapist is a crucial part of the healing process and developing the right connection is key in developing an effective therapeutic relationship. Choose someone whose experience you trust supported by online reviews, someone who you like as a person and someone who sees the untapped possibilities in you. I will be dedicated to ensuring you get the best quality care possible!
(657) 500-3563 View (657) 500-3563
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Stephanie Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92801
Hi my name is Stephanie Clark, LMFT. I have a depth approach, understanding where you have come from to where you are today. I focus on codependency, grief and loss process, addiction, domestic violence, cognitive distortions, healthy relationship attributes versus toxic attributes, and emotional maturity. I have worked with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and marriage and family difficulties. I typically work with adults 18 and older, couples, and individuals.
Hi my name is Stephanie Clark, LMFT. I have a depth approach, understanding where you have come from to where you are today. I focus on codependency, grief and loss process, addiction, domestic violence, cognitive distortions, healthy relationship attributes versus toxic attributes, and emotional maturity. I have worked with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and marriage and family difficulties. I typically work with adults 18 and older, couples, and individuals.
(657) 837-5997 View (657) 837-5997
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Liliana E. Llamas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92808  (Online Only)
Taking the step towards therapy is an act of courage and self-care, and I'm deeply honored to be part of your transformative journey towards personal growth. I am truly passionate about helping you discover inner peace and resilience to create a sense of belonging within yourself. Together, we will navigate the obstacles that may have made you experienced fear, loss, rejection, or feel like you weren't enough. With over fourteen years of experience, my specialization lies in supporting emerging generation and adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, loss, or life adjustments.
Taking the step towards therapy is an act of courage and self-care, and I'm deeply honored to be part of your transformative journey towards personal growth. I am truly passionate about helping you discover inner peace and resilience to create a sense of belonging within yourself. Together, we will navigate the obstacles that may have made you experienced fear, loss, rejection, or feel like you weren't enough. With over fourteen years of experience, my specialization lies in supporting emerging generation and adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, loss, or life adjustments.
(714) 426-6959 View (714) 426-6959
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Carissa Mendez-Munder
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92801
Carissa’s education and work experience has allowed her to work with a widely diverse range of clientele and ranging across a variety of economic statuses and cultural backgrounds and identities. Carissa has offered individual, group, and family counseling for these diverse caseloads in both English and Spanish. Carissa has provided counseling, emotional and communication skills groups, as well as grief and anger management groups at the elementary, middle, and high school ages. Carissa works most commonly with diagnoses of Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, life stage struggles, adjustment disorder.
Carissa’s education and work experience has allowed her to work with a widely diverse range of clientele and ranging across a variety of economic statuses and cultural backgrounds and identities. Carissa has offered individual, group, and family counseling for these diverse caseloads in both English and Spanish. Carissa has provided counseling, emotional and communication skills groups, as well as grief and anger management groups at the elementary, middle, and high school ages. Carissa works most commonly with diagnoses of Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, life stage struggles, adjustment disorder.
(714) 464-7047 View (714) 464-7047
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Kameron Marquise Birch
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92805
Hi I'm Kameron Associate Clinical Social Worker who has worked in Intensive Inpatient, Outpatient & Enhanced Residential Service facilities. I have spent my time serving adults who were living in transitional housing shelters & have been struggling with anger management, anxiety, stress, grief, and PTSD through assault or sexual abuse. I have also worked with individuals who have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, & varying Personality Disorders. I am highly passionate and privileged to be able to provide my therapeutic services to individuals looking to start or continue their journey!
Hi I'm Kameron Associate Clinical Social Worker who has worked in Intensive Inpatient, Outpatient & Enhanced Residential Service facilities. I have spent my time serving adults who were living in transitional housing shelters & have been struggling with anger management, anxiety, stress, grief, and PTSD through assault or sexual abuse. I have also worked with individuals who have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, & varying Personality Disorders. I am highly passionate and privileged to be able to provide my therapeutic services to individuals looking to start or continue their journey!
(310) 872-1869 View (310) 872-1869
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Theresa Blain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92805  (Online Only)
Currently immersed in hospice care, I offer compassionate support, grief therapy, and crisis intervention.
My career journey spans diverse fields, culminating in my passion for helping individuals explore their life's passions. With a background in education and a transition into medical social work and therapy, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. Whether it's work, health, relationships, or community resources, I'm here to advocate and guide you through life's challenges.
Currently immersed in hospice care, I offer compassionate support, grief therapy, and crisis intervention.
My career journey spans diverse fields, culminating in my passion for helping individuals explore their life's passions. With a background in education and a transition into medical social work and therapy, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. Whether it's work, health, relationships, or community resources, I'm here to advocate and guide you through life's challenges.
(310) 362-5403 View (310) 362-5403
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Christine Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CDAAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92804
Online, phone, and office sessions. Fees are tax deductible donations. News causing stress? More conflict at home? Let me help you to navigate this difficult time, take care of yourself, find ways to meet your social needs, and restore some peace and joy in your home and family. You can have this. We can work together to find the relief and answers you need. If you want to reduce stress and worry, survive AND thrive, and find wholeness in the midst of uncertainty, CALL me. Life CAN be better. Don't spend another day suffering, or let anything stop you from getting the help you need. Other specialties: Trauma, Grief, Kids, Families.
Online, phone, and office sessions. Fees are tax deductible donations. News causing stress? More conflict at home? Let me help you to navigate this difficult time, take care of yourself, find ways to meet your social needs, and restore some peace and joy in your home and family. You can have this. We can work together to find the relief and answers you need. If you want to reduce stress and worry, survive AND thrive, and find wholeness in the midst of uncertainty, CALL me. Life CAN be better. Don't spend another day suffering, or let anything stop you from getting the help you need. Other specialties: Trauma, Grief, Kids, Families.
(949) 537-2252 View (949) 537-2252
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Candace Taggart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92807
My name is Candace N Taggart, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am licensed to provide therapy in the state of California and look forward to connecting soon! My specialty areas include trauma, borderline personality, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and grief. I often work with individuals who have survived sexual trauma, grew up in an abusive family dynamic, experience difficulties setting healthy boundaries in relationships, are adjusting to major changes in life, deal with emotion regulation difficulties, struggle with intrusive thoughts, find it difficult to connect/socialize with others.
My name is Candace N Taggart, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am licensed to provide therapy in the state of California and look forward to connecting soon! My specialty areas include trauma, borderline personality, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and grief. I often work with individuals who have survived sexual trauma, grew up in an abusive family dynamic, experience difficulties setting healthy boundaries in relationships, are adjusting to major changes in life, deal with emotion regulation difficulties, struggle with intrusive thoughts, find it difficult to connect/socialize with others.
(747) 318-4099 View (747) 318-4099
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Mary E Madracki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92801
Therapy can help you overcome challenges such as addressing negative feelings, making behavioral change, managing a transition, or dealing with grief, loss, and trauma. Therapy is also a great place to learn about strengthening relationships, setting goals, and challenging yourself to be the person you want to be. I have been working with and advocating for individuals, children, and families since 2005. I welcome all clients, but found my techniques to be particularly helpful in working with anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma history, PTSD, grief or loss, and couple & family dynamic issues.
Therapy can help you overcome challenges such as addressing negative feelings, making behavioral change, managing a transition, or dealing with grief, loss, and trauma. Therapy is also a great place to learn about strengthening relationships, setting goals, and challenging yourself to be the person you want to be. I have been working with and advocating for individuals, children, and families since 2005. I welcome all clients, but found my techniques to be particularly helpful in working with anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma history, PTSD, grief or loss, and couple & family dynamic issues.
(714) 660-2921 View (714) 660-2921
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Theresa Tapia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92801  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with individuals with a variety of conditions/issues including depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Unfortunately, life has many obstacles and challenges leading to feelings of sadness, pain, confusion, and anger. Often individuals and couples feel stuck and don't know how to move forward. This time can feel very lonely and scary. My role as a therapist is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental environment to process thoughts and feelings, as well as guide you in developing insight and identifying skills to help you live a happier and healthier life. I am committed in helping you heal and grow.
I have experience working with individuals with a variety of conditions/issues including depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Unfortunately, life has many obstacles and challenges leading to feelings of sadness, pain, confusion, and anger. Often individuals and couples feel stuck and don't know how to move forward. This time can feel very lonely and scary. My role as a therapist is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental environment to process thoughts and feelings, as well as guide you in developing insight and identifying skills to help you live a happier and healthier life. I am committed in helping you heal and grow.
(657) 213-3049 View (657) 213-3049
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Sandy L. Kaufmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CAS
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92801
Treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and specialize in the field of addiction. Over 35 continuous years working with drug, alcohol, sex, and love addiction. Trained in Emotional Transformation Therapy, "ETT" (ETT Addiction Certified) my clients receive rapid removal of symptoms and addictive cravings in many cases. With this exciting new cutting edge therapy, people are removing distressing symptoms that they have unsuccessfully attempted to remove for many years, in only minutes to a few sessions. I also use Gestalt Therapy for healing and teach my clients tools to use at home. I am also trained in EMDR since the early 90's.
Treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and specialize in the field of addiction. Over 35 continuous years working with drug, alcohol, sex, and love addiction. Trained in Emotional Transformation Therapy, "ETT" (ETT Addiction Certified) my clients receive rapid removal of symptoms and addictive cravings in many cases. With this exciting new cutting edge therapy, people are removing distressing symptoms that they have unsuccessfully attempted to remove for many years, in only minutes to a few sessions. I also use Gestalt Therapy for healing and teach my clients tools to use at home. I am also trained in EMDR since the early 90's.
(562) 669-4595 View (562) 669-4595
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Mahsan Behnoud
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT , EMDR
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92808
As we know there is conflicts in working through deep feelings of hurt, anger, and grief associated with early childhood maladaptive memory networks.
“Pain is inevitable.Suffering is optional.” Would you like to develop sense of agency and being able to take active role in your life?in therapy you become comfortable to explore your uncomfortable emotions, redefine your thoughts, develop coping skills and plant the seeds of positive intentions. By overcoming emotional reactivity, you'll be able to thrive in a highly stressful environment. In your journey, you will get to the heart of your resistance. You'll be able to turn to your fears, solve your problems,work through your goals and be aware of the possible costs of inaction in your life. CBT&DBT is here
As we know there is conflicts in working through deep feelings of hurt, anger, and grief associated with early childhood maladaptive memory networks.
“Pain is inevitable.Suffering is optional.” Would you like to develop sense of agency and being able to take active role in your life?in therapy you become comfortable to explore your uncomfortable emotions, redefine your thoughts, develop coping skills and plant the seeds of positive intentions. By overcoming emotional reactivity, you'll be able to thrive in a highly stressful environment. In your journey, you will get to the heart of your resistance. You'll be able to turn to your fears, solve your problems,work through your goals and be aware of the possible costs of inaction in your life. CBT&DBT is here
(714) 660-0595 View (714) 660-0595
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Elizabeth Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92806
I am an LCSW and have been working with individuals in the field of social work for over 35 years. When I am not working, I enjoy time with my husband and three children at the beach or in the mountains. I also enjoy a variety of activities including reading, gardening, and crafting. Over the years I have worked primarily with the adult and older adult populations helping them identify and manage their symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. As a psychotherapist specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, and grief, I ascribe to an eclectic approach with a strong foundation in CBT and solution-based therapy.
I am an LCSW and have been working with individuals in the field of social work for over 35 years. When I am not working, I enjoy time with my husband and three children at the beach or in the mountains. I also enjoy a variety of activities including reading, gardening, and crafting. Over the years I have worked primarily with the adult and older adult populations helping them identify and manage their symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. As a psychotherapist specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, and grief, I ascribe to an eclectic approach with a strong foundation in CBT and solution-based therapy.
(619) 975-3158 View (619) 975-3158
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Arthur Binder
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92802
Hello, I'm Arthur Binder and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 34 years of experience. I like working with adults of all ages and backgrounds who seek to tackle their problems head-on, who have some curiosity about themselves, and who respond to the idea that problems themselves do not need to be a source of self-blame, shame, or guilt and who want to work in this effort to overcome them. I specialize in areas including anxiety, depression, grief, aging, family conflict, and relationship issues, amongst others.
Hello, I'm Arthur Binder and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 34 years of experience. I like working with adults of all ages and backgrounds who seek to tackle their problems head-on, who have some curiosity about themselves, and who respond to the idea that problems themselves do not need to be a source of self-blame, shame, or guilt and who want to work in this effort to overcome them. I specialize in areas including anxiety, depression, grief, aging, family conflict, and relationship issues, amongst others.
(213) 861-4198 View (213) 861-4198
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Rachel Laidlaw
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92804
I take a holistic approach to addressing anxiety and life transitions/loss- which means I consider the physical, mental, relational, and spiritual aspects of your life and how they interact.
If you're longing for deeper joy, intentionality, purpose, and wholeness in your life, today is a good day to begin. It can be difficult to prioritize yourself in the craziness of life and everything you already hold… but the benefits stretch so far beyond yourself to everyone you interact with, and especially to the ones you love most. I enjoy working with couples and individuals of many backgrounds who are experiencing challenges: life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship conflict or distance, among others.
I take a holistic approach to addressing anxiety and life transitions/loss- which means I consider the physical, mental, relational, and spiritual aspects of your life and how they interact.
If you're longing for deeper joy, intentionality, purpose, and wholeness in your life, today is a good day to begin. It can be difficult to prioritize yourself in the craziness of life and everything you already hold… but the benefits stretch so far beyond yourself to everyone you interact with, and especially to the ones you love most. I enjoy working with couples and individuals of many backgrounds who are experiencing challenges: life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship conflict or distance, among others.
(714) 862-1193 View (714) 862-1193
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Evelyn Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, Hablo , Espanol
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92802
Now accepting new clients at Anaheim and Whittier. Acepto nuevos clientes en Anaheim and Whittier. Offer Telehealth and in person sessions. Feeling depressed, sad or anxious? I will listen to you in an impartial and caring manner, together we can work in those aspects that are an impediment to having a meaningful life. I also provide Faith base counseling.
Now accepting new clients at Anaheim and Whittier. Acepto nuevos clientes en Anaheim and Whittier. Offer Telehealth and in person sessions. Feeling depressed, sad or anxious? I will listen to you in an impartial and caring manner, together we can work in those aspects that are an impediment to having a meaningful life. I also provide Faith base counseling.
(714) 604-2790 View (714) 604-2790
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Nicolas Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92801  (Online Only)
Family relationships aren't easy, especially with adolescents or spouses. I have more than 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults by helping them improve their relationship with their parents, friends, and those that surround them. I also help them with individual issues such as ADHD, depression, and trauma. Sometimes we feel lonely or desperate and hesitate to ask for help. Take the first step towards a better quality of life and get help. Call, text or e-mail me.
Family relationships aren't easy, especially with adolescents or spouses. I have more than 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults by helping them improve their relationship with their parents, friends, and those that surround them. I also help them with individual issues such as ADHD, depression, and trauma. Sometimes we feel lonely or desperate and hesitate to ask for help. Take the first step towards a better quality of life and get help. Call, text or e-mail me.
(714) 462-8966 View (714) 462-8966
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Obed Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92806
My name is Obed Romero. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). In a nutshell, this is how I sum up the work I do: I am very passionate about providing a safe, empathic, and validating space for clients to explore their inner worlds while also teaching therapeutic skills to help manage a variety of difficulties! I am specialized in and have years of experience of working with adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and anger-related disorders. I have also received training in couples therapy as well!
My name is Obed Romero. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). In a nutshell, this is how I sum up the work I do: I am very passionate about providing a safe, empathic, and validating space for clients to explore their inner worlds while also teaching therapeutic skills to help manage a variety of difficulties! I am specialized in and have years of experience of working with adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and anger-related disorders. I have also received training in couples therapy as well!
(323) 645-1672 View (323) 645-1672
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Norman Alberto Quintero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92806
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and strongly believe that as a therapist my job is to be the fellow traveler of those that seek the road of recovery of whatever their challenges might be. I have great respect for those individuals that seek to overcome life challenges that impair their lives and have the determination to reach out for help. I am also a Christian Pastor, who clearly predicates inclusiveness and love without any trace of judgement, welcoming all and embracing diversity.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and strongly believe that as a therapist my job is to be the fellow traveler of those that seek the road of recovery of whatever their challenges might be. I have great respect for those individuals that seek to overcome life challenges that impair their lives and have the determination to reach out for help. I am also a Christian Pastor, who clearly predicates inclusiveness and love without any trace of judgement, welcoming all and embracing diversity.
(657) 666-3846 View (657) 666-3846
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Benedict Choi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92801
I offer a safe and supportive environment to help you identify and resolve unhealthy patterns that keep you from moving forward. You might be feeling stuck due to becoming emotionally disconnected with your partner, experiencing a traumatic event or struggling to perform at your optimal level at work. You want to rediscover intimacy, purpose and joy. Let me join you in developing effective coping skills to manage life's daily challenges.
I offer a safe and supportive environment to help you identify and resolve unhealthy patterns that keep you from moving forward. You might be feeling stuck due to becoming emotionally disconnected with your partner, experiencing a traumatic event or struggling to perform at your optimal level at work. You want to rediscover intimacy, purpose and joy. Let me join you in developing effective coping skills to manage life's daily challenges.
(714) 880-8775 View (714) 880-8775

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.