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Josephine Jung-Ah Suh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
I am a Korean American therapist trained in methods to treat anxiety/depression as well as methods to untangle the dense knots of trauma and prolonged grief.
Anxiety, depression, adjustment to a new culture, code-switching, existential angst, losing a loved one, past wounds from family you can't seem to shake... On some days experiences like these may feel manageable. On other days these same experiences might leave you feeling overwhelmed, alone, and deeply exhausted. I believe that therapy can help you feel less at the mercy of painful forces outside of your control and more like you have a solid path forward. As a therapist I would be the wizard to your hero’s journey, bringing therapeutic insight to support the unique needs of your individual quest. 한국어로도 상담이 가능합니다.
I am a Korean American therapist trained in methods to treat anxiety/depression as well as methods to untangle the dense knots of trauma and prolonged grief.
Anxiety, depression, adjustment to a new culture, code-switching, existential angst, losing a loved one, past wounds from family you can't seem to shake... On some days experiences like these may feel manageable. On other days these same experiences might leave you feeling overwhelmed, alone, and deeply exhausted. I believe that therapy can help you feel less at the mercy of painful forces outside of your control and more like you have a solid path forward. As a therapist I would be the wizard to your hero’s journey, bringing therapeutic insight to support the unique needs of your individual quest. 한국어로도 상담이 가능합니다.
(408) 638-6466 View (408) 638-6466
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Leanna Immel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
I work especially well with the impact that grief, trauma (acute, complex, relational), anxiety, depression, and big life transitions have had on your life.
My job is to help you address the persistent & difficult issues in your life, work and relationships in order to bring more ease and clarity. I am a strengths-based therapist who works with adults, teens (15+) & couples.
I work especially well with the impact that grief, trauma (acute, complex, relational), anxiety, depression, and big life transitions have had on your life.
My job is to help you address the persistent & difficult issues in your life, work and relationships in order to bring more ease and clarity. I am a strengths-based therapist who works with adults, teens (15+) & couples.
(408) 762-3246 View (408) 762-3246
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Lois Morrison-Keffer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95031
My practise consists of individual adults and couples. I enjoy working with high functioning patients. Many of my patients have or are experiencing infertility. Other issues I like to work with are stress, work stress, relocation, grief, depression, anxiety, marital/couple issues, and womens' issues.
My practise consists of individual adults and couples. I enjoy working with high functioning patients. Many of my patients have or are experiencing infertility. Other issues I like to work with are stress, work stress, relocation, grief, depression, anxiety, marital/couple issues, and womens' issues.
(408) 539-8276 View (408) 539-8276
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Marie S. Goulart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030
If you are living with depression, anxiety or chronic stress, facing a life transition, grieving a loss, care-taking for a loved one, navigating strained relationships, or the many stages of parenting a teenager, divorce or blending families, or perhaps asking yourself, “what is my calling?” I can help you illuminate the canvas of your life.
I arrive at the intersection of compassion & collaboration as I respectfully guide my clients to explore new levels of awareness, self-empowerment, flow, & understanding. Working towards cognitive flexibility, wholeness, and healing. Using empathy & unconditional positive regard as a foundation, I may occasionally challenge you to bring forward awareness with a more direct approach. I welcome the motivation or perhaps ambivalence that comes along with seeking treatment. There is no perfection in the layers that define us, just a journey of experiences & lessons that await discovery, growth and honor.
If you are living with depression, anxiety or chronic stress, facing a life transition, grieving a loss, care-taking for a loved one, navigating strained relationships, or the many stages of parenting a teenager, divorce or blending families, or perhaps asking yourself, “what is my calling?” I can help you illuminate the canvas of your life.
I arrive at the intersection of compassion & collaboration as I respectfully guide my clients to explore new levels of awareness, self-empowerment, flow, & understanding. Working towards cognitive flexibility, wholeness, and healing. Using empathy & unconditional positive regard as a foundation, I may occasionally challenge you to bring forward awareness with a more direct approach. I welcome the motivation or perhaps ambivalence that comes along with seeking treatment. There is no perfection in the layers that define us, just a journey of experiences & lessons that await discovery, growth and honor.
(408) 418-2618 View (408) 418-2618
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Karen Wride
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
My strengths and experience are varied: grief & loss (prevalent in so many of life's transitions); working with children & adolescents (more than 20 years in schools and hospitals); treatment of addictions (drugs, alcohol & problematic behaviors, i.
In many ways good psychotherapy is like a successful remodel, frequently resulting in a stronger and more spacious sense of one's self, lovely new rooms, remarkable views and better access to the world outside (and in). The journey of self-discovery takes courage, but increasing one's awareness of old limitations and obstacles, and developing the ability to gently and carefully dismantle and rebuild where necessary is incredibly rewarding -- often beyond what we can imagine. I believe that it's a collaborative journey on which we embark, moving together towards creating a more fulfilling and rewarding life for you.
My strengths and experience are varied: grief & loss (prevalent in so many of life's transitions); working with children & adolescents (more than 20 years in schools and hospitals); treatment of addictions (drugs, alcohol & problematic behaviors, i.
In many ways good psychotherapy is like a successful remodel, frequently resulting in a stronger and more spacious sense of one's self, lovely new rooms, remarkable views and better access to the world outside (and in). The journey of self-discovery takes courage, but increasing one's awareness of old limitations and obstacles, and developing the ability to gently and carefully dismantle and rebuild where necessary is incredibly rewarding -- often beyond what we can imagine. I believe that it's a collaborative journey on which we embark, moving together towards creating a more fulfilling and rewarding life for you.
(650) 668-4089 View (650) 668-4089
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Mindful Matters
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families going through depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues.
I want to commend you that in seeking help, you are taking the first step towards a healthier, happier life. If you are feeling isolated in your thoughts, and conflicted about sharing what you are going through with a stranger, I totally understand what you are feeling and want you to know that you are not alone. I am here to support and guide you in discovering how to move forward in your life and overcome the challenges you are currently facing. I provide a safe, supportive, and caring environment that will help facilitate the healing and restoration process. I accept Lyra and Cigna insurance.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families going through depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues.
I want to commend you that in seeking help, you are taking the first step towards a healthier, happier life. If you are feeling isolated in your thoughts, and conflicted about sharing what you are going through with a stranger, I totally understand what you are feeling and want you to know that you are not alone. I am here to support and guide you in discovering how to move forward in your life and overcome the challenges you are currently facing. I provide a safe, supportive, and caring environment that will help facilitate the healing and restoration process. I accept Lyra and Cigna insurance.
(510) 254-3473 View (510) 254-3473
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Ann Margaret Stillingfleet
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Working from a more holistic approach to therapy, integrating both somatic and transpersonal facets to our conscious experience of life, I assist clients, through mindfulness, meditation, dreams and expressive arts to access, trust and develop strengths, attributes and resources to cope with anxiety, depression, body dysphoria, pain, grief and loss.
I choose to see life's challenges as invitations to know ourselves more honestly, and to accept ourselves as we are. I believe that when individuals are self-aware they experience life as more meaningful and challenges as less distressing. I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues, to embrace their wholeness and strengthen inner resources not yet recognized. From this place of knowing and alternate or adjusted perspective, individuals develop compassion for self and other, gain confidence in relationships, and feel more assured in their ability to address the challenges life presents.
Working from a more holistic approach to therapy, integrating both somatic and transpersonal facets to our conscious experience of life, I assist clients, through mindfulness, meditation, dreams and expressive arts to access, trust and develop strengths, attributes and resources to cope with anxiety, depression, body dysphoria, pain, grief and loss.
I choose to see life's challenges as invitations to know ourselves more honestly, and to accept ourselves as we are. I believe that when individuals are self-aware they experience life as more meaningful and challenges as less distressing. I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues, to embrace their wholeness and strengthen inner resources not yet recognized. From this place of knowing and alternate or adjusted perspective, individuals develop compassion for self and other, gain confidence in relationships, and feel more assured in their ability to address the challenges life presents.
(408) 752-5875 View (408) 752-5875
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Lori Tucker Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030  (Online Only)
Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one, a relationship or a job, or perhaps you have lost your sense of self and just feel stuck? Are you struggling with marriage or relationship issues or transitions in life and just don't know how to move forward? You are not alone. I believe that we all can achieve a deeper understanding of ourselves and find purpose within a safe relationship which therapy can provide.
Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one, a relationship or a job, or perhaps you have lost your sense of self and just feel stuck? Are you struggling with marriage or relationship issues or transitions in life and just don't know how to move forward? You are not alone. I believe that we all can achieve a deeper understanding of ourselves and find purpose within a safe relationship which therapy can provide.
(669) 232-8085 View (669) 232-8085
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Heidi Poteet Marini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, , LMFT, ALPCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Life can be hard but I'm guessing you already knew that.  All the hard stuff can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or sad. Sometimes life's challenges become too difficult to overcome alone. Finding a safe and collaborative place to explore and address what is troubling you is the first step toward healing.  Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or challenges within a relationship. While there are no guarantees of what you will experience in therapy, research shows that therapy helps people. It works. Psychotherapy can elevate feelings of self worth, purpose, and improve your overall quality of life.
Life can be hard but I'm guessing you already knew that.  All the hard stuff can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or sad. Sometimes life's challenges become too difficult to overcome alone. Finding a safe and collaborative place to explore and address what is troubling you is the first step toward healing.  Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or challenges within a relationship. While there are no guarantees of what you will experience in therapy, research shows that therapy helps people. It works. Psychotherapy can elevate feelings of self worth, purpose, and improve your overall quality of life.
(831) 232-9638 View (831) 232-9638
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Janene Forsyth, LMFT, #: 111435
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030  (Online Only)
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, a challenging transition, loss, trauma, or relationship issues, call me for a free 20 minute psychotherapy consultation. Along with being a licensed marriage family therapist, I am also a certified hypnotherapist. I am compassionate, and skilled to help you move through your path of healing. My sessions are through HIPPA compliant "TeleMentalHealth" technology or online therapy, so I'm as close as your phone or computer.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, a challenging transition, loss, trauma, or relationship issues, call me for a free 20 minute psychotherapy consultation. Along with being a licensed marriage family therapist, I am also a certified hypnotherapist. I am compassionate, and skilled to help you move through your path of healing. My sessions are through HIPPA compliant "TeleMentalHealth" technology or online therapy, so I'm as close as your phone or computer.
(831) 278-4126 View (831) 278-4126
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Karen Nelsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Counseling may take different forms depending on whether you’re dealing with a significant life transition, loss, or have been struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety. As a strengths-based counselor, I believe we have an inner compass that can guide us, with support, toward positive change. Bringing years of coaching experience to counseling, I hold a safe place for you to explore your internal life as well as your natural ability to shine in activities and relationships. Positive connection with others is how we discover---or rediscover---a place of safety and wholeness in our lives.
Counseling may take different forms depending on whether you’re dealing with a significant life transition, loss, or have been struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety. As a strengths-based counselor, I believe we have an inner compass that can guide us, with support, toward positive change. Bringing years of coaching experience to counseling, I hold a safe place for you to explore your internal life as well as your natural ability to shine in activities and relationships. Positive connection with others is how we discover---or rediscover---a place of safety and wholeness in our lives.
(831) 777-2660 View (831) 777-2660
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Kara Bowman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032  (Online Only)
I am passionate about supporting people who are experiencing the impacts of grief, trauma or a difficult childhood. I deeply understand the pain and nuances of losing a loved one, experiencing a traumatic incident, or having a challenging childhood. The burden is large, but I believe healing, growth and peace are available to each one of us.
I am passionate about supporting people who are experiencing the impacts of grief, trauma or a difficult childhood. I deeply understand the pain and nuances of losing a loved one, experiencing a traumatic incident, or having a challenging childhood. The burden is large, but I believe healing, growth and peace are available to each one of us.
(831) 900-4446 View (831) 900-4446
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Evan Ganick
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, ASW, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95031  (Online Only)
I'm Evan, a holistic trauma-focused psychotherapist. If you feel like you are not living to your full potential due to mental health, I can help. I predominantly work via trauma reprocessing in order to reduce your symptoms of anxiety and depression. I work with many individuals and couples to improve overall joy. The people I serve have a wide array of presenting issues around grief, sexual issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. I'm looking forward to learning more about you and seeing if we may be a good match. If we feel its not the best match for your needs, I'll work with you to find a better provider.
I'm Evan, a holistic trauma-focused psychotherapist. If you feel like you are not living to your full potential due to mental health, I can help. I predominantly work via trauma reprocessing in order to reduce your symptoms of anxiety and depression. I work with many individuals and couples to improve overall joy. The people I serve have a wide array of presenting issues around grief, sexual issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. I'm looking forward to learning more about you and seeing if we may be a good match. If we feel its not the best match for your needs, I'll work with you to find a better provider.
(408) 260-5473 View (408) 260-5473
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Morgan Hancock | Anxiety Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95032
I work with women who are struggling with overwhelming anxiety. Sometimes this includes issues with relationships, eating issues, sports performance, spirituality, self esteem, codependency, life transitions, and grief. You may be feeling not good enough, stuck in a toxic relationship, uncomfortable asking for help, scared of conflict, intimidated, taken advantage of. You can achieve, tough it out, and make other people happy, but aren’t really happy yourself.
I work with women who are struggling with overwhelming anxiety. Sometimes this includes issues with relationships, eating issues, sports performance, spirituality, self esteem, codependency, life transitions, and grief. You may be feeling not good enough, stuck in a toxic relationship, uncomfortable asking for help, scared of conflict, intimidated, taken advantage of. You can achieve, tough it out, and make other people happy, but aren’t really happy yourself.
(408) 780-4644 View (408) 780-4644
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Desiree Hedberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95032
We act as an encouraging guide on your journey to sort through loss, pain, fears, hopes, grief, or dreams.
Affirming Relationship Therapy provides a judgement-free space to work on helping people create more balance and calm in their lives and within their relationships. We help you connect with your authentic self and guide you on that journey. Together, we will work through changes, anxieties, or other stressors in a way that focuses on emotional well-being and growth. We'll use mindfulness, person-centered therapy, coupled with an attachment approach and emotionally focused therapy that fits your style - let us help you to get to where you envision yourself and your relationships at their best.
We act as an encouraging guide on your journey to sort through loss, pain, fears, hopes, grief, or dreams.
Affirming Relationship Therapy provides a judgement-free space to work on helping people create more balance and calm in their lives and within their relationships. We help you connect with your authentic self and guide you on that journey. Together, we will work through changes, anxieties, or other stressors in a way that focuses on emotional well-being and growth. We'll use mindfulness, person-centered therapy, coupled with an attachment approach and emotionally focused therapy that fits your style - let us help you to get to where you envision yourself and your relationships at their best.
(408) 409-8257 View (408) 409-8257
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Jeanette Ayala-Rios
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Hi there! I’m a bilingual Spanish-English speaking therapist specializing in neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am currently seeing clients via Telehealth. I enjoy working with clients on issues related to life and work balance, anxiety and depression disorders, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, and emotionally dysregulation. I specialize in providing compassionate and effective treatment for individuals struggling with PTSD symptoms. I have experienced success in family sessions by guiding the repair between a child-parent relationship. I wholeheartedly believe that repairing
Hi there! I’m a bilingual Spanish-English speaking therapist specializing in neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am currently seeing clients via Telehealth. I enjoy working with clients on issues related to life and work balance, anxiety and depression disorders, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, and emotionally dysregulation. I specialize in providing compassionate and effective treatment for individuals struggling with PTSD symptoms. I have experienced success in family sessions by guiding the repair between a child-parent relationship. I wholeheartedly believe that repairing
(209) 396-7329 View (209) 396-7329
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Anika Doherty
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Many clients seek my compassionate help in facing grief or loss in their lives.
Couples and relationships are at the heart of my practice. People seeking peace and wholeness within distressing relationships often face anxiety and or depression. I combine my training, using a diverse collection of trauma informed techniques, with my gifts as a therapist. I work collaboratively with couples and individuals to surface triggers that may be contributing to their distress. We’ll explore your patterns and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Many clients seek my compassionate help in facing grief or loss in their lives.
Couples and relationships are at the heart of my practice. People seeking peace and wholeness within distressing relationships often face anxiety and or depression. I combine my training, using a diverse collection of trauma informed techniques, with my gifts as a therapist. I work collaboratively with couples and individuals to surface triggers that may be contributing to their distress. We’ll explore your patterns and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others.
(831) 256-3313 View (831) 256-3313
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Ann Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Whether you're feeling the pain of a loss, are locked in the grip of depression, or are worried that an important relationship is in trouble, I would like to offer my help. Life presents many challenges and no doubt you've been able to respond well to most of them, but when stress overwhelms your ability to cope effectively, you can find relief, empowerment, and clarity with the help of a therapist, who not only deeply listens but actively helps you to explore, understand, and find tools to address the true nature of your distress.
Whether you're feeling the pain of a loss, are locked in the grip of depression, or are worried that an important relationship is in trouble, I would like to offer my help. Life presents many challenges and no doubt you've been able to respond well to most of them, but when stress overwhelms your ability to cope effectively, you can find relief, empowerment, and clarity with the help of a therapist, who not only deeply listens but actively helps you to explore, understand, and find tools to address the true nature of your distress.
(650) 641-0040 View (650) 641-0040
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Namhee Lim
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Namhee has extensive experience in family therapy, stress and anger management, parenting and grief work.
Life is a challenge and people feel stuck and endure so much struggle and pain. However, everyone has inner strengths and desire to reach one’s full potential and she can help clients explore which changes could be helpful to reach their goals. Namhee considers that all people are responsible for their choices and can create and reshape themselves by moving toward their goals. Namhee’s therapeutic approach is based on Adlerian therapy that is humanistic and goal-oriented and emphasizes the individual’s strivings for success, connectedness with others, and contributions to society.
Namhee has extensive experience in family therapy, stress and anger management, parenting and grief work.
Life is a challenge and people feel stuck and endure so much struggle and pain. However, everyone has inner strengths and desire to reach one’s full potential and she can help clients explore which changes could be helpful to reach their goals. Namhee considers that all people are responsible for their choices and can create and reshape themselves by moving toward their goals. Namhee’s therapeutic approach is based on Adlerian therapy that is humanistic and goal-oriented and emphasizes the individual’s strivings for success, connectedness with others, and contributions to society.
(408) 692-6780 View (408) 692-6780
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Ross MacPhee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
I am dedicated to accompanying you on your journey toward improved well-being. My focus is on understanding your unique needs and helping create a clear plan to achieve them. I work with couples, individuals, and families. You may be in a relationship that is struggling, an individual who wants to improve your mood, control your anxiety, recover from the loss of a loved one, or are ready to address unresolved trauma. Together we figure out the best path to increase your well-being. I listen with compassion and empathy, creating a safe place to explore you. Therapy can be hard, working together, we make change possible.
I am dedicated to accompanying you on your journey toward improved well-being. My focus is on understanding your unique needs and helping create a clear plan to achieve them. I work with couples, individuals, and families. You may be in a relationship that is struggling, an individual who wants to improve your mood, control your anxiety, recover from the loss of a loved one, or are ready to address unresolved trauma. Together we figure out the best path to increase your well-being. I listen with compassion and empathy, creating a safe place to explore you. Therapy can be hard, working together, we make change possible.
(831) 574-6375 View (831) 574-6375
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.