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Kelli Grock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCADC
Verified Verified
Graeagle, CA 96103
Do you find it exhausting to wear a mask that conceals the pain you're going through due to various challenges in your daily life? My services are dedicated to assisting individuals, couples, and families of all ages who are facing issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, or feelings of inadequacy. I adapt my approach to cater to the unique needs of each person, helping them to explore their own emotional and somatic processes. With a deep understanding of the therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicine I am trained to assist in the integration of such therapies in my practice.
Do you find it exhausting to wear a mask that conceals the pain you're going through due to various challenges in your daily life? My services are dedicated to assisting individuals, couples, and families of all ages who are facing issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, or feelings of inadequacy. I adapt my approach to cater to the unique needs of each person, helping them to explore their own emotional and somatic processes. With a deep understanding of the therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicine I am trained to assist in the integration of such therapies in my practice.
(530) 331-9549 View (530) 331-9549

Online Therapists

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Jennifer Domingo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95819  (Online Only)
I specialize in treatments for the following: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Conflict Resolution, Stress Management, Grief and Loss, Panic attacks, Parenting and Family Issues, and Work and Career Issues.
I am licensed and see clients via telehealth in the following states: Alaska (204448), California (50961), Florida (MT3608), Hawaii (MFT-767), Nevada (4289-R), Oregon (T2080), Texas (204008), Virginia (0717002026), and Washington (LF60618432). I an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and open for Clinical Supervision.
I specialize in treatments for the following: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Conflict Resolution, Stress Management, Grief and Loss, Panic attacks, Parenting and Family Issues, and Work and Career Issues.
I am licensed and see clients via telehealth in the following states: Alaska (204448), California (50961), Florida (MT3608), Hawaii (MFT-767), Nevada (4289-R), Oregon (T2080), Texas (204008), Virginia (0717002026), and Washington (LF60618432). I an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and open for Clinical Supervision.
(916) 884-5649 View (916) 884-5649
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Heather Elizabeth Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670  (Online Only)
I offer skills to handle distress, grief, change and discomfort in your own body and life.
Working with a wide range of tools to draw on, I help you become your best & most true self. We will explore your defense mechanisms, projections and other thought processes that no longer serve you. Building on the strengths you have and your own abilities, we work together to uncover your best self. By treating you with respect and developing a relationship based on authenticity and trust, we work together towards growth. I want everyone who leaves my office to know their innate worth and value.
I offer skills to handle distress, grief, change and discomfort in your own body and life.
Working with a wide range of tools to draw on, I help you become your best & most true self. We will explore your defense mechanisms, projections and other thought processes that no longer serve you. Building on the strengths you have and your own abilities, we work together to uncover your best self. By treating you with respect and developing a relationship based on authenticity and trust, we work together towards growth. I want everyone who leaves my office to know their innate worth and value.
(916) 602-3486 View (916) 602-3486
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Jana Gottfried
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
Hello, my name is, Jana Gottfried, and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I am passionate about helping people work through issues around anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and life challenges. I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, issues of grief, life transitions, and issues around chronic illnesses. My therapeutic approach is with cognitive behavioral therapy because CBT gives you concrete tools to gain more control over your emotions and work through issues. I also use mindfulness, creative visualization exercises, to learn how to trust your own intuition and emotions.
Hello, my name is, Jana Gottfried, and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I am passionate about helping people work through issues around anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and life challenges. I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, issues of grief, life transitions, and issues around chronic illnesses. My therapeutic approach is with cognitive behavioral therapy because CBT gives you concrete tools to gain more control over your emotions and work through issues. I also use mindfulness, creative visualization exercises, to learn how to trust your own intuition and emotions.
(415) 993-4536 View (415) 993-4536
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Kelly Pemberton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT, LEP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95819  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping people move through the challenges of anxiety, grief/loss, and life transitions.
You are committed to feeling better, you've tried everything, but still you feel lost in the pain. You've always been able to "fix" things in your life, why not this? This time, you feel stuck. Maybe you feel gripped by anxiety or panic. Maybe you feel consumed by grief from trauma or loss of a person, pet, or life dream. Maybe you're finding yourself in new life circumstances (a significant health challenge, life milestone, career or relationship change) and wonder "who am I now"? Life has a way of challenging us. There is a way through.
I specialize in helping people move through the challenges of anxiety, grief/loss, and life transitions.
You are committed to feeling better, you've tried everything, but still you feel lost in the pain. You've always been able to "fix" things in your life, why not this? This time, you feel stuck. Maybe you feel gripped by anxiety or panic. Maybe you feel consumed by grief from trauma or loss of a person, pet, or life dream. Maybe you're finding yourself in new life circumstances (a significant health challenge, life milestone, career or relationship change) and wonder "who am I now"? Life has a way of challenging us. There is a way through.
(916) 432-2011 View (916) 432-2011
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Agnes Cartry-Jacobsen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CCHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Waitlist for new clients
If you or your child is suffering from depression, anxiety, relational problems, eating disorders, ADHD, the effect of trauma, grief, loss, as well as a mood or personality disorder, I can help you develop skills in your present life aimed at restoring healthy and meaningful strategies in your daily experience.
If you or your child is suffering from depression, anxiety, relational problems, eating disorders, ADHD, the effect of trauma, grief, loss, as well as a mood or personality disorder, I can help you develop skills in your present life aimed at restoring healthy and meaningful strategies in your daily experience.
(530) 675-8464 View (530) 675-8464
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Kimberly Mascaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603  (Online Only)
Welcome! Are you on a path for living a life of purpose and meaning? Allow me to support you. Come see me in my virtual therapy office! I'm known for my warm, relational approach and holistic, eclectic style, integrating talk therapy with mindfulness, expressive art, hypnotherapy, dreamwork, and more. I provide individualized care, personally tailored to your specific needs and desires. Currently, I'm serving a diverse adult population (primarily the 20s through the 50s) focusing on a variety of issues (creativity, spirituality, past trauma, adult ADHD, anxiety, postpartum, life transitions, grief/loss, as well as recovery).
Welcome! Are you on a path for living a life of purpose and meaning? Allow me to support you. Come see me in my virtual therapy office! I'm known for my warm, relational approach and holistic, eclectic style, integrating talk therapy with mindfulness, expressive art, hypnotherapy, dreamwork, and more. I provide individualized care, personally tailored to your specific needs and desires. Currently, I'm serving a diverse adult population (primarily the 20s through the 50s) focusing on a variety of issues (creativity, spirituality, past trauma, adult ADHD, anxiety, postpartum, life transitions, grief/loss, as well as recovery).
(530) 203-5874 View (530) 203-5874
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Sara Cadalig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Thank you for visiting my site. This is your first step towards your journey to healing. My specialty areas are in trauma, anxiety, and grief/loss. Life can present challenges and create roadblocks to your growth and success. You deserve to thrive and I would be honored to work in collaboration with you on your journey of healing and rediscovering your full potential. I provide a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment. My therapeutic style can be best described as empathetic, interactive, infusing scientific wisdom, curiosity, and clinical intuition.
Thank you for visiting my site. This is your first step towards your journey to healing. My specialty areas are in trauma, anxiety, and grief/loss. Life can present challenges and create roadblocks to your growth and success. You deserve to thrive and I would be honored to work in collaboration with you on your journey of healing and rediscovering your full potential. I provide a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment. My therapeutic style can be best described as empathetic, interactive, infusing scientific wisdom, curiosity, and clinical intuition.
(209) 783-3037 View (209) 783-3037
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Joel Farber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95833  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Some of the issues people come to me for include: depression/anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, relationship issues, life transitions and stress management.
Hello! We all need to talk to someone, so whether it's me, another therapist, a trusted family member or a friend, I am thankful you want to talk and take care of yourself. I am an easy-going and genuinely curious therapist. My goal is to create a non-judgmental space for clients to explore their issues, gain awareness of any self-limiting patterns, learn helpful skills, and hopefully laugh a little. I believe that with support and guidance, the challenges and transitions we face can become opportunities for personal growth and a chance to re-frame our experiences in a positive way.
Some of the issues people come to me for include: depression/anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, relationship issues, life transitions and stress management.
Hello! We all need to talk to someone, so whether it's me, another therapist, a trusted family member or a friend, I am thankful you want to talk and take care of yourself. I am an easy-going and genuinely curious therapist. My goal is to create a non-judgmental space for clients to explore their issues, gain awareness of any self-limiting patterns, learn helpful skills, and hopefully laugh a little. I believe that with support and guidance, the challenges and transitions we face can become opportunities for personal growth and a chance to re-frame our experiences in a positive way.
(530) 688-6510 View (530) 688-6510
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Kathleen Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95835
Aloha, I am Kathy Oliver, a clinical social worker. I specialize in listening non-judgmentally. I have been honored to work with individuals who shared their anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and fear with me. I believe therapy should solve problems, moving at your pace. My clients often start with expressing anxiety, and we find the causes and solutions. Others are sad and empty. Looking for satisfaction in relationships and careers is important to some individuals. People who need help managing long-term pain, grief, and illness also consult with me.
Aloha, I am Kathy Oliver, a clinical social worker. I specialize in listening non-judgmentally. I have been honored to work with individuals who shared their anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and fear with me. I believe therapy should solve problems, moving at your pace. My clients often start with expressing anxiety, and we find the causes and solutions. Others are sad and empty. Looking for satisfaction in relationships and careers is important to some individuals. People who need help managing long-term pain, grief, and illness also consult with me.
(951) 228-0918 View (951) 228-0918
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Shelly S Goscha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, PTSD, relationships, identity, grief and loss, substance use and life transitions.
Life entails times of joy, happiness, growth, change, pain, and loss. Life can be hard and sometimes we need help to cope through difficult experiences and learn new ways of navigating the challenges we face. I work with clients in a collaborative relationship to create lasting positive change, reduce emotional suffering, access strengths, change negative patterns, increase self-compassion, formulate goals, strengthen coping skills, enhance relationships, navigate transitions, and further movement toward a life that is meaningful and fulfilling.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, PTSD, relationships, identity, grief and loss, substance use and life transitions.
Life entails times of joy, happiness, growth, change, pain, and loss. Life can be hard and sometimes we need help to cope through difficult experiences and learn new ways of navigating the challenges we face. I work with clients in a collaborative relationship to create lasting positive change, reduce emotional suffering, access strengths, change negative patterns, increase self-compassion, formulate goals, strengthen coping skills, enhance relationships, navigate transitions, and further movement toward a life that is meaningful and fulfilling.
(916) 226-9443 View (916) 226-9443
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Zachary Ward
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
I have extensive experience with a full range of presenting concerns: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, couples therapy, life adjustments, loss, etc.
For some, therapy is about accumulating tools and strategies for addressing specific life-struggles. For others, therapy is about better understanding oneself: solidifying your understanding of how you arrived at this place in your life and exploring how to find your way to a better, more fulfilling space. I provide individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents. I have the luxury of saying that I love what I do for a living, and I look forward to working with you in addressing your presenting concerns. Feel welcome to contact me for more information about my practice.
I have extensive experience with a full range of presenting concerns: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, couples therapy, life adjustments, loss, etc.
For some, therapy is about accumulating tools and strategies for addressing specific life-struggles. For others, therapy is about better understanding oneself: solidifying your understanding of how you arrived at this place in your life and exploring how to find your way to a better, more fulfilling space. I provide individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents. I have the luxury of saying that I love what I do for a living, and I look forward to working with you in addressing your presenting concerns. Feel welcome to contact me for more information about my practice.
(530) 418-8457 View (530) 418-8457
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Sara Chavez-Rupley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825  (Online Only)
Often there are stressors such as work, family, finances, grief, and medical issues that take us off the path we expected.
One of the main indicators of successful therapy really depends on the client-therapist connection. Developing a consistent, trustworthy relationship together where you feel understood is always going to be my highest priority. I believe in therapy and that everyone has the strength to endure some of the hardest moments in life and I am grateful to be a part of that journey. It takes courage to reach out and I recognize your desire for change.
Often there are stressors such as work, family, finances, grief, and medical issues that take us off the path we expected.
One of the main indicators of successful therapy really depends on the client-therapist connection. Developing a consistent, trustworthy relationship together where you feel understood is always going to be my highest priority. I believe in therapy and that everyone has the strength to endure some of the hardest moments in life and I am grateful to be a part of that journey. It takes courage to reach out and I recognize your desire for change.
(424) 728-5229 View (424) 728-5229
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Maria Turner-Lloveras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Are you struggling to understand what is happening for your child? Are you finding parenting overwhelming? I have experience working with children, adolescents and parents on many issues including loss, attachment, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and low self-esteem. I also work with complex families dealing with family conflict. Parents are essential to children’s wellbeing and need support to find new ways of understanding and responding to their children. Therapy provides a safe protected space that nurtures exploration, reflection, growth and change.
Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Are you struggling to understand what is happening for your child? Are you finding parenting overwhelming? I have experience working with children, adolescents and parents on many issues including loss, attachment, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and low self-esteem. I also work with complex families dealing with family conflict. Parents are essential to children’s wellbeing and need support to find new ways of understanding and responding to their children. Therapy provides a safe protected space that nurtures exploration, reflection, growth and change.
(510) 692-4893 View (510) 692-4893
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Authentic Counseling Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, PsyD, CATC-V, A-MFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95826
Transitional Experiences happen! Kids' families become disjointed from divorce. Tweens become Teens. Individuals in their early 20's wonder what the next step is "for them". 30-somethings sometime face life-path decisions, maybe even boredom? Beloved pets or family members pass away. Married people are suddenly "single-again". the mid-life 50's often come with health issues that completely throw people for a loop! The 60+ often involve taking care of aging parents or are facing the death experience themselves! Grandparents sometimes find themselves raising their children's children! What is going ON?
Transitional Experiences happen! Kids' families become disjointed from divorce. Tweens become Teens. Individuals in their early 20's wonder what the next step is "for them". 30-somethings sometime face life-path decisions, maybe even boredom? Beloved pets or family members pass away. Married people are suddenly "single-again". the mid-life 50's often come with health issues that completely throw people for a loop! The 60+ often involve taking care of aging parents or are facing the death experience themselves! Grandparents sometimes find themselves raising their children's children! What is going ON?
(916) 252-5144 View (916) 252-5144
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Trudy Kammerer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95823
With over 10 years of expertise in multiple evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, trauma-informed care, relational, mindfulness-based, and existential, I work with clients to build a toolbox to manage their mental health. I enjoy working with a diverse population with various mental health needs. My experience ranges from adolescent students to aging retired adults. I provide therapeutic services to address anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, substance abuse, divorce, domestic violence, trauma, adjustment to major life events, loss, grief, communication skills, and interpersonal relationship issues.
With over 10 years of expertise in multiple evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, trauma-informed care, relational, mindfulness-based, and existential, I work with clients to build a toolbox to manage their mental health. I enjoy working with a diverse population with various mental health needs. My experience ranges from adolescent students to aging retired adults. I provide therapeutic services to address anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, substance abuse, divorce, domestic violence, trauma, adjustment to major life events, loss, grief, communication skills, and interpersonal relationship issues.
(916) 848-7387 View (916) 848-7387
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Alaina Reichwald
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Truckee, CA 96161
Each client comes into my practice from their own profound life experience. Whether a child that needs support dealing with grief and loss; or an adolescent trying to grow into their own sense of being; or an adult navigating challenges at work or in relationships with others. I believe that when things show up in our lives it is a great invitation to meet that experience with openness even in the discomfort that may come with it. And to ask what it is trying to teach us about ourselves and our place in the world. What do we need to create to experience relief and growth?
Each client comes into my practice from their own profound life experience. Whether a child that needs support dealing with grief and loss; or an adolescent trying to grow into their own sense of being; or an adult navigating challenges at work or in relationships with others. I believe that when things show up in our lives it is a great invitation to meet that experience with openness even in the discomfort that may come with it. And to ask what it is trying to teach us about ourselves and our place in the world. What do we need to create to experience relief and growth?
(530) 288-4188 View (530) 288-4188
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Earl Villorente
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
I am most comfortable working with teens and adults dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and difficulty managing work, school, and/or life transitions.
Hello, my name is Earl Villorente. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I provide individual therapy via telehealth. It is my goal to provide a safe space for us to work together to reduce symptoms and promote positive change to help you heal and enjoy a meaningful life. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address symptoms by working on unhealthy thinking and behavior patterns - and creating or improving healthy ones. I also use therapeutic lenses of strength-based, client-centered, and solution-focused to help you identify and achieve your goals.
I am most comfortable working with teens and adults dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and difficulty managing work, school, and/or life transitions.
Hello, my name is Earl Villorente. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I provide individual therapy via telehealth. It is my goal to provide a safe space for us to work together to reduce symptoms and promote positive change to help you heal and enjoy a meaningful life. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address symptoms by working on unhealthy thinking and behavior patterns - and creating or improving healthy ones. I also use therapeutic lenses of strength-based, client-centered, and solution-focused to help you identify and achieve your goals.
(530) 489-5589 View (530) 489-5589
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Sarah Caliboso-Soto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95833
I am a highly experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, children, youth, and parents. I am dedicated to my clients and committed to helping people overcome mental health challenges and achieve lasting wellness. I typically work with a diverse range of clients, including adults, children, and adolescents. My skills and training allow me to address a myriad of conditions and challenges. This can include anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stressors, trauma, and grief and loss.
I am a highly experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, children, youth, and parents. I am dedicated to my clients and committed to helping people overcome mental health challenges and achieve lasting wellness. I typically work with a diverse range of clients, including adults, children, and adolescents. My skills and training allow me to address a myriad of conditions and challenges. This can include anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stressors, trauma, and grief and loss.
(669) 600-6691 View (669) 600-6691
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Kimberlie Flowers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814  (Online Only)
I work with adults, children, adolescents, families, groups and corporations on issues including trauma; loss & abuse recovery; relationship enrichment; life transitions; self-esteem; leadership & empowerment; multiculturalism; and depression, anxiety & stress reduction.
As a warm and engaging therapist filled with wonder and vitality, I help transform struggles into enlightened and empowered change. With over 38 years in: private practice; residential, dual diagnosis, head trauma treatment programs; agencies (WEAVE, Families First, Yolo Community Care Continuum, NeuroCare, UCDMC Psychiatry Department, Asian Pacific Community Counseling); schools (Associate Professor-Professional School of Psychology in Sacramento). I currently serve as Trauma Response/CISM clinician, Corporate Wellness Presenter, Apple Wellness Center, Mental Tuffness Sports, Board Member of CAMFT-Sacramento Valley Chapter.
I work with adults, children, adolescents, families, groups and corporations on issues including trauma; loss & abuse recovery; relationship enrichment; life transitions; self-esteem; leadership & empowerment; multiculturalism; and depression, anxiety & stress reduction.
As a warm and engaging therapist filled with wonder and vitality, I help transform struggles into enlightened and empowered change. With over 38 years in: private practice; residential, dual diagnosis, head trauma treatment programs; agencies (WEAVE, Families First, Yolo Community Care Continuum, NeuroCare, UCDMC Psychiatry Department, Asian Pacific Community Counseling); schools (Associate Professor-Professional School of Psychology in Sacramento). I currently serve as Trauma Response/CISM clinician, Corporate Wellness Presenter, Apple Wellness Center, Mental Tuffness Sports, Board Member of CAMFT-Sacramento Valley Chapter.
(916) 512-1628 View (916) 512-1628
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.