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Melinda A. Zaccagnino
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
North Tustin, CA 92705
Life holds uncertainty and breeds confusion. It is often difficult to navigate oneself through the murky waters that seem to be apart of this life flow . Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy can provide clarity, understanding and an empowered sense of who you are. Through the increased ability to be aware of your internal experience, comes the ability to manage what comes your way and how best to care for yourself and loved ones. A deep sense of joy is attained as grief, loss and disillusionment are faced. This intimate journey with your self and with me holds the possibility of transformation in the most fundamental ways.
Life holds uncertainty and breeds confusion. It is often difficult to navigate oneself through the murky waters that seem to be apart of this life flow . Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy can provide clarity, understanding and an empowered sense of who you are. Through the increased ability to be aware of your internal experience, comes the ability to manage what comes your way and how best to care for yourself and loved ones. A deep sense of joy is attained as grief, loss and disillusionment are faced. This intimate journey with your self and with me holds the possibility of transformation in the most fundamental ways.
(714) 594-9983 View (714) 594-9983
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Tamara Kubiak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Tustin, CA 92705
Some areas of individual focus include depression, anxiety, grief/ loss and self-criticism.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Are you feeling misunderstood, unheard or alone? Are you and your partner finding it next to impossible to get along? Has there been an affair? When couples feel stuck in the way they think, feel and act, it's time to make a change. In some cases, new communication skills can help ease the tension and move the relationship in the right direction. If there's been a betrayal in the relationship, it's possible to heal. Trust can be restored and healing can begin, let me show you how. I also offer couple intensives. Give me a call to find out more.
Some areas of individual focus include depression, anxiety, grief/ loss and self-criticism.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Are you feeling misunderstood, unheard or alone? Are you and your partner finding it next to impossible to get along? Has there been an affair? When couples feel stuck in the way they think, feel and act, it's time to make a change. In some cases, new communication skills can help ease the tension and move the relationship in the right direction. If there's been a betrayal in the relationship, it's possible to heal. Trust can be restored and healing can begin, let me show you how. I also offer couple intensives. Give me a call to find out more.
(949) 536-8709 View (949) 536-8709
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Jennifer Walsvick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Tustin, CA 92705
Congratulations on taking this step to finding a new path to peace & true happiness. This is a difficult step and it shows how strong you really are. I am excited to walk beside you on this journey!
Congratulations on taking this step to finding a new path to peace & true happiness. This is a difficult step and it shows how strong you really are. I am excited to walk beside you on this journey!
(714) 583-6889 View (714) 583-6889

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Kimetha Petteway-Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92705
I am experienced in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, marriage and partnerships, and life transitions.
My name is Kimetha (Kim) Petteway-Turner and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles County. I have 15 years of clinical experience, working with individuals, couples, and families. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, women's mental health, and life transitions. Frequently, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), as these modalities help clients learn to change their thinking and gain control of their emotions and behaviors.
I am experienced in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, marriage and partnerships, and life transitions.
My name is Kimetha (Kim) Petteway-Turner and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles County. I have 15 years of clinical experience, working with individuals, couples, and families. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, women's mental health, and life transitions. Frequently, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), as these modalities help clients learn to change their thinking and gain control of their emotions and behaviors.
(559) 934-5605 View (559) 934-5605
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Dr. Rumana Mansur
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92602
Hi there, -I am Dr. Mansur, a licensed Clinical Psychologist. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, loss experiences or re-emerging past trauma? Are you experiencing stress from work, school, friends or family? Are you looking for emotional relief or a path to achieve personal growth? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, I can help you. You can learn new ways to think and develop new skills. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe and accepting environment for you to share challenges you may be facing. We start by identifying an attainable goal and understanding your distress in context.
Hi there, -I am Dr. Mansur, a licensed Clinical Psychologist. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, loss experiences or re-emerging past trauma? Are you experiencing stress from work, school, friends or family? Are you looking for emotional relief or a path to achieve personal growth? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, I can help you. You can learn new ways to think and develop new skills. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe and accepting environment for you to share challenges you may be facing. We start by identifying an attainable goal and understanding your distress in context.
(657) 220-6216 View (657) 220-6216
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Silver Lake Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92602
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(949) 284-2747 View (949) 284-2747
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Kennia Torres Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92602
Welcome! Individuals/couples! I have 15-years of experience working/helping individuals/couples gain insight/hope, and a better outlook on their lives. I am driven to provide support and focus on helping individuals/couples, build internal strength and move forward in their lives. I provide a safe environment to address your life’s challenges/stressors/needs, issues with relationships/self-esteem, grief, codependency, anxiety/depression, PTSD/trauma, anger/poor coping, substance and motivation. Through therapy, I strive to help you gain insight to your thoughts, feelings/behaviors that influence your well-being and relationships.
Welcome! Individuals/couples! I have 15-years of experience working/helping individuals/couples gain insight/hope, and a better outlook on their lives. I am driven to provide support and focus on helping individuals/couples, build internal strength and move forward in their lives. I provide a safe environment to address your life’s challenges/stressors/needs, issues with relationships/self-esteem, grief, codependency, anxiety/depression, PTSD/trauma, anger/poor coping, substance and motivation. Through therapy, I strive to help you gain insight to your thoughts, feelings/behaviors that influence your well-being and relationships.
(714) 640-6419 View (714) 640-6419
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Sheree B Riley Violon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92781
The first question a client may ask is "Can you help me?" Current problems may produce anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, grief, or shame that may be difficult to resolve alone. Therapeutic services are offered in a concerned and collaborative environment with a strong focus on continuity of care for a variety of symptoms. "Help" comes in the form of therapy focused on a client's individual needs, strengths, and motivation. The goal of treatment is to provide relief, resolution, and restoration to a state of peace and prosperity
The first question a client may ask is "Can you help me?" Current problems may produce anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, grief, or shame that may be difficult to resolve alone. Therapeutic services are offered in a concerned and collaborative environment with a strong focus on continuity of care for a variety of symptoms. "Help" comes in the form of therapy focused on a client's individual needs, strengths, and motivation. The goal of treatment is to provide relief, resolution, and restoration to a state of peace and prosperity
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Saimir Thano
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92602
I have extensive experience with a wide range of psychological and psychosocial concerns including depression and anxiety, romantic relationship satisfaction, men's issues, family and relationship conflicts, grief and loss, and life transitions.
Do you desire a meaningful relationship with yourself and others? Are life challenges impacting your quality of life? If so, you are not alone and therapy can provide you with the guidance and support needed to move toward mental, physical, and emotional balance for a healthier more successful life. I believe creating a strong therapeutic relationship is of paramount importance in the process of change and a key ingredient towards your progress in therapy. While being supportive, I’ll also challenge you to acknowledge and confront unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviors that are interfering with your personal goals.
I have extensive experience with a wide range of psychological and psychosocial concerns including depression and anxiety, romantic relationship satisfaction, men's issues, family and relationship conflicts, grief and loss, and life transitions.
Do you desire a meaningful relationship with yourself and others? Are life challenges impacting your quality of life? If so, you are not alone and therapy can provide you with the guidance and support needed to move toward mental, physical, and emotional balance for a healthier more successful life. I believe creating a strong therapeutic relationship is of paramount importance in the process of change and a key ingredient towards your progress in therapy. While being supportive, I’ll also challenge you to acknowledge and confront unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviors that are interfering with your personal goals.
(949) 312-5747 View (949) 312-5747
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Daniel Tucker
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92780
Dr. Daniel Tucker is recognized for his warm, calm, and nonjudgmental approach. Licensed as a clinical psychologist, he can help you with these issues: Mood Problems (depression, low self-esteem, lack of motivation and energy, loss and grief, difficulty adjusting); Relationship Issues (family discord, relationship stress, communication problems, anger management, intimacy problems, recovering from narcissistic abuse); Stress and Anxiety (nervousness, tension, worry, panic attacks, trauma); Chronic Pain (chronic neck, back, and head pain).
Dr. Daniel Tucker is recognized for his warm, calm, and nonjudgmental approach. Licensed as a clinical psychologist, he can help you with these issues: Mood Problems (depression, low self-esteem, lack of motivation and energy, loss and grief, difficulty adjusting); Relationship Issues (family discord, relationship stress, communication problems, anger management, intimacy problems, recovering from narcissistic abuse); Stress and Anxiety (nervousness, tension, worry, panic attacks, trauma); Chronic Pain (chronic neck, back, and head pain).
(858) 914-4360 View (858) 914-4360
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Taylor Miranda
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780  (Online Only)
My areas of specialization encompass family hardships/dysfunctions, grief, anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, cult and religious trauma, relationship issues, pre-marital counseling, PTSD, personal development, personality disorders, and more.
I hope this message finds you well! I want to give an applaud to you for taking the first step and looking into finding a therapist. I look forward to possibly being part of your journey toward healing and growth as your Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am genuinely passionate about helping you achieve your goals and creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you're navigating through the complexities of relationships, dealing with challenges like trauma, grief, anxiety, or simply seeking personal development, I'm here for you every step of the way.
My areas of specialization encompass family hardships/dysfunctions, grief, anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, cult and religious trauma, relationship issues, pre-marital counseling, PTSD, personal development, personality disorders, and more.
I hope this message finds you well! I want to give an applaud to you for taking the first step and looking into finding a therapist. I look forward to possibly being part of your journey toward healing and growth as your Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am genuinely passionate about helping you achieve your goals and creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you're navigating through the complexities of relationships, dealing with challenges like trauma, grief, anxiety, or simply seeking personal development, I'm here for you every step of the way.
(657) 300-4875 View (657) 300-4875
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Gabrielle Nabi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92602
I provide psychotherapy for adults and adolescents in a warm, respectful environment. My primary goal is to guide you to a stronger sense of self and a place where you can feel at peace with yourself and those around you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues, stress management, loss/ grief, relationship issues (divorce/separation), effective parenting, and substance abuse recovery.
I provide psychotherapy for adults and adolescents in a warm, respectful environment. My primary goal is to guide you to a stronger sense of self and a place where you can feel at peace with yourself and those around you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues, stress management, loss/ grief, relationship issues (divorce/separation), effective parenting, and substance abuse recovery.
(949) 506-4636 View (949) 506-4636
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Suzanne M. Riedel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
Have you been struggling with current relationships, a loss, life dissatisfaction or ongoing issues that leave you feeling stuck? I have experience working with people experiencing relationship problems & life adjustments that often can be difficult to work through individually. I work from a client-centered approach that allows me to connect to clients and provide a safe environment to explore areas of change that can help increase coping skills, insight and general fulfillment.
Have you been struggling with current relationships, a loss, life dissatisfaction or ongoing issues that leave you feeling stuck? I have experience working with people experiencing relationship problems & life adjustments that often can be difficult to work through individually. I work from a client-centered approach that allows me to connect to clients and provide a safe environment to explore areas of change that can help increase coping skills, insight and general fulfillment.
(657) 218-5085 View (657) 218-5085
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Firas Bdaiwi
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92602
If you’re navigating a difficult chapter of life, the idea of going to therapy might feel both promising and daunting. I want you to know that you don’t have to have it “all together” when you show up here. Maybe you’re in the middle of a big life change such as a divorce or breakup, grief, or transitioning to college and find yourself stressing about the unknown and wondering what’s next. You might be noticing the way that experiences from your past are impacting your life or relationships in the present. Or, you might not even know how to describe what’s brought you here. You just know you need some support.
If you’re navigating a difficult chapter of life, the idea of going to therapy might feel both promising and daunting. I want you to know that you don’t have to have it “all together” when you show up here. Maybe you’re in the middle of a big life change such as a divorce or breakup, grief, or transitioning to college and find yourself stressing about the unknown and wondering what’s next. You might be noticing the way that experiences from your past are impacting your life or relationships in the present. Or, you might not even know how to describe what’s brought you here. You just know you need some support.
(949) 989-6782 View (949) 989-6782
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Katelyn Winslow
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I treat those who are experiencing anxiety, grief, relational issues, and low self-esteem.
Do you often find yourself feeling stuck in your relationships and in the same pattern of communication, feeling misunderstood and invalidated? Do you feel like you have difficulty feeling confident and setting healthy boundaries? I want you to know you are in the right place — I am here to help guide you. I aim for you to leave your sessions feeling more confident in your self, communication, and relationships. I work collaboratively with you to address what is behind the mix of emotions you may be currently experiencing. I want to welcome you and congratulate you on taking the first step towards healing.
I treat those who are experiencing anxiety, grief, relational issues, and low self-esteem.
Do you often find yourself feeling stuck in your relationships and in the same pattern of communication, feeling misunderstood and invalidated? Do you feel like you have difficulty feeling confident and setting healthy boundaries? I want you to know you are in the right place — I am here to help guide you. I aim for you to leave your sessions feeling more confident in your self, communication, and relationships. I work collaboratively with you to address what is behind the mix of emotions you may be currently experiencing. I want to welcome you and congratulate you on taking the first step towards healing.
(714) 583-6788 View (714) 583-6788
Kathy Caritina Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92602
Constant worries keep many people from leading a productive life and negatively affect relationships. A safe and accepting therapeutic environment will help place those worries into perspective. I have worked with children, adolescents, couples, families, adults, and senior citizens. I provide an array of counseling services, including: adolescent substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, parenting skills, anger management, grief and bereavement, trauma, anxiety disorders, self-harm behaviors, gender identity, sexual orientation, acculturation, depression, bipolar disorders, major depressive disorder, and domestic violence.
Constant worries keep many people from leading a productive life and negatively affect relationships. A safe and accepting therapeutic environment will help place those worries into perspective. I have worked with children, adolescents, couples, families, adults, and senior citizens. I provide an array of counseling services, including: adolescent substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, parenting skills, anger management, grief and bereavement, trauma, anxiety disorders, self-harm behaviors, gender identity, sexual orientation, acculturation, depression, bipolar disorders, major depressive disorder, and domestic violence.
(657) 444-1252 View (657) 444-1252
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Van Thuy Nguyen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92602
I specialize in depression, transition stress, grief, trauma, and anxiety.
When we experience severe life stressors or trauma, it is normal for us to feel stuck, sad, angry, withdrawn, lonely, and low in self-esteem. As a result, we may not live fully to our highest potential. My passions are helping my clients, adults, and children heal from traumas, strengthen their abilities to respond appropriately to current and future life demands and stressors, and build healthy perceptions of themselves and their world.
I specialize in depression, transition stress, grief, trauma, and anxiety.
When we experience severe life stressors or trauma, it is normal for us to feel stuck, sad, angry, withdrawn, lonely, and low in self-esteem. As a result, we may not live fully to our highest potential. My passions are helping my clients, adults, and children heal from traumas, strengthen their abilities to respond appropriately to current and future life demands and stressors, and build healthy perceptions of themselves and their world.
(310) 945-2942 View (310) 945-2942
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Costa Mesa Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(657) 216-7829 View (657) 216-7829
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Chelze Zamani
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92782
My passion is in working with BIPOC/mixed/queer folks, partnerships, parent-child relationship, sexual trauma survivors, complex trauma, ambiguous loss, and friendship loss.
My name is Dr. Zamani (she/her) and I am a queer Afghan-American mixed licensed doctor in marriage & family therapy. I specialize in working with Complex Trauma for folks who have been exposed to consistent stressful experiences throughout their development ranging from childhood trauma, displacement, financial instability, and abandonment. Since I went to school for 9 years and had to complete a doctoral exam and dissertation, I have a wide range of knowledge and experience working from different therapy modalities and approaches. Most of which originate from eastern teachings and indigenous practices.
My passion is in working with BIPOC/mixed/queer folks, partnerships, parent-child relationship, sexual trauma survivors, complex trauma, ambiguous loss, and friendship loss.
My name is Dr. Zamani (she/her) and I am a queer Afghan-American mixed licensed doctor in marriage & family therapy. I specialize in working with Complex Trauma for folks who have been exposed to consistent stressful experiences throughout their development ranging from childhood trauma, displacement, financial instability, and abandonment. Since I went to school for 9 years and had to complete a doctoral exam and dissertation, I have a wide range of knowledge and experience working from different therapy modalities and approaches. Most of which originate from eastern teachings and indigenous practices.
(657) 837-2566 View (657) 837-2566
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Cheng & Associates Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92620  (Online Only)
One of my greatest passions is helping couples in intercultural relationships. I speak English, Mandarin and Taiwanese. I've been in practice for 19 years. I use primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dr. John Gottman's research methods to help clients who struggle with communication, intimacy, various mood disorders, grief/ bereavement Issues, acculturation problems (difficulties adjusting to American mainstream culture), recovery Issues (codependency, alcoholism, food addiction, substance abuse, issues relating to family of origin, etc.), and difficulty with life transitions/changes.
One of my greatest passions is helping couples in intercultural relationships. I speak English, Mandarin and Taiwanese. I've been in practice for 19 years. I use primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dr. John Gottman's research methods to help clients who struggle with communication, intimacy, various mood disorders, grief/ bereavement Issues, acculturation problems (difficulties adjusting to American mainstream culture), recovery Issues (codependency, alcoholism, food addiction, substance abuse, issues relating to family of origin, etc.), and difficulty with life transitions/changes.
(949) 391-4257 View (949) 391-4257

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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.