Grief Therapists in Penryn, CA

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Amy Nistor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Penryn, CA 95663
I desire a safe place for others to find hope, healing and transformation. I am a nurturer at heart and love to help those who are deeply wounded. I am known for my authenticity, sensitivity and insight. I believe that healing occurs when a safe relationship is formed with someone who can lead you to the vulnerable places of the heart. It is there that healing happens and hope and purpose begins to b lossom. My heart is to see brokenness, and pain transformed into a new life of healing, joy and healthy relationships.
I desire a safe place for others to find hope, healing and transformation. I am a nurturer at heart and love to help those who are deeply wounded. I am known for my authenticity, sensitivity and insight. I believe that healing occurs when a safe relationship is formed with someone who can lead you to the vulnerable places of the heart. It is there that healing happens and hope and purpose begins to b lossom. My heart is to see brokenness, and pain transformed into a new life of healing, joy and healthy relationships.
(916) 347-5728 View (916) 347-5728

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Benton Sheely
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
Granite Bay, CA 94756
I have experience working with people of all ages dealing with grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Sometimes dealing with grief or trauma can lead a person to feel alone and isolated. I consider it an honor to help break that isolation while walking alongside clients as they navigate the challenges and obstacles life has thrown their way. My passion is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, and I believe that every person’s trauma is as unique as their fingerprint.
I have experience working with people of all ages dealing with grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Sometimes dealing with grief or trauma can lead a person to feel alone and isolated. I consider it an honor to help break that isolation while walking alongside clients as they navigate the challenges and obstacles life has thrown their way. My passion is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, and I believe that every person’s trauma is as unique as their fingerprint.
(916) 775-8854 View (916) 775-8854
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Joseph Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lincoln, CA 95648
Welcome. My name is Joseph Martinez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Pasadena, California, and seeing people by Telehealth and in person. I work with teens, adults, and couples primarily focusing on trauma, sexual addictions, betrayal trauma, and grief. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and EMDR to help you work through these difficult times and hopefully feel better. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach and after working with you to determine your needs and what works best for you, we go from there.
Welcome. My name is Joseph Martinez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Pasadena, California, and seeing people by Telehealth and in person. I work with teens, adults, and couples primarily focusing on trauma, sexual addictions, betrayal trauma, and grief. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and EMDR to help you work through these difficult times and hopefully feel better. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach and after working with you to determine your needs and what works best for you, we go from there.
(510) 216-1966 View (510) 216-1966
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Catherine Pollard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95678
As a former hospice grief counselor I specialize in helping people through loss.
Your struggling with grief and it seems like the world has continued to go on. You find yourself stuck or doing the same things over and over again. You are tired of not being on the same page with your partner and are growing more and more distant. This is true for many people and I am so glad you are here. There is a way through and I would love to join you on your journey. You will find a compassionate, supportive guide who walks with you and to the other side where there is hope and healing .We will work together in a safe, supportive environment. Using a research based couples counseling method, we can improve your story.
As a former hospice grief counselor I specialize in helping people through loss.
Your struggling with grief and it seems like the world has continued to go on. You find yourself stuck or doing the same things over and over again. You are tired of not being on the same page with your partner and are growing more and more distant. This is true for many people and I am so glad you are here. There is a way through and I would love to join you on your journey. You will find a compassionate, supportive guide who walks with you and to the other side where there is hope and healing .We will work together in a safe, supportive environment. Using a research based couples counseling method, we can improve your story.
(916) 827-4698 View (916) 827-4698
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Karen Nankivell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rocklin, CA 95677
Hi, I am Karen and I enjoy therapeutic work with individuals and couples. Although I work with a number of mental health issues I especially enjoy working with depression, anxiety, grief, emotional trauma, self-loathing, self-esteem, shame and spirituality. As a therapist my goal is to help clients live to their true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While together we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to help you better understand and resolve the problems you currently face.
Hi, I am Karen and I enjoy therapeutic work with individuals and couples. Although I work with a number of mental health issues I especially enjoy working with depression, anxiety, grief, emotional trauma, self-loathing, self-esteem, shame and spirituality. As a therapist my goal is to help clients live to their true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While together we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to help you better understand and resolve the problems you currently face.
(916) 571-9479 View (916) 571-9479
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Kristin Kozlowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95661
I understand it can be difficult to reach out when you are experiencing pain, grief, anxiety or a multitude of emotions but I invite you to contact me so that you can begin the process of healing, growing, and living your best life possible!.
Are you in a place where you are just not sure how to move forward in the situation that you are facing? Have you been recently diagnosed with cancer, or another devastating medical diagnosis, facing end of life issues, or grieving the loss of someone who was an important person in your life either through death or the relationship ending? Are you feeling anxious about what your next step in life looks like, experiencing parenting challenges or other difficult life transitions? If so, I would like to offer you hope in the situation you are confronting.
I understand it can be difficult to reach out when you are experiencing pain, grief, anxiety or a multitude of emotions but I invite you to contact me so that you can begin the process of healing, growing, and living your best life possible!.
Are you in a place where you are just not sure how to move forward in the situation that you are facing? Have you been recently diagnosed with cancer, or another devastating medical diagnosis, facing end of life issues, or grieving the loss of someone who was an important person in your life either through death or the relationship ending? Are you feeling anxious about what your next step in life looks like, experiencing parenting challenges or other difficult life transitions? If so, I would like to offer you hope in the situation you are confronting.
(916) 426-0696 View (916) 426-0696
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Elizabeth Himsl-Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678
I also support NDErs (Near Death Experiencers) in integrating their experiences.
Hi, I'm Beth, my name is Elizabeth Himsl-Elliott, most people call me Beth (she/her). I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I love working with people as they are going through and integrating changes and/or when they want support in understanding and integrating experiences from the past. Understanding the impact of social and environmental systems on our emotional, physical, and spiritual health is important to acknowledge. All backgrounds and orientations are welcome. I provide a safe supportive space for people to increase coping skills, process experiences and emotions, and explore life transitions.
I also support NDErs (Near Death Experiencers) in integrating their experiences.
Hi, I'm Beth, my name is Elizabeth Himsl-Elliott, most people call me Beth (she/her). I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I love working with people as they are going through and integrating changes and/or when they want support in understanding and integrating experiences from the past. Understanding the impact of social and environmental systems on our emotional, physical, and spiritual health is important to acknowledge. All backgrounds and orientations are welcome. I provide a safe supportive space for people to increase coping skills, process experiences and emotions, and explore life transitions.
(323) 515-1785 View (323) 515-1785
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Gita Seshadri
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95678
I offer psychotherapy & a relational view regarding anxiety, grief/ loss, body image/self esteem/ weight issues, intimacy problems, divorce, pre-marital, and culture (& interracial/intercultural/interfaith).
Frustrated? Unhappy? Anxious? In emotional pain? Want some validation, insight, and change? I believe that everyone is the expert of their own experience; you have lived your life longer than I have known you. With encouragement, I often use the metaphor of being a flashlight in a dark cave, shedding light on different things, however, you, as the client are in the driver's seat; I am in the passenger seat, as a co-driver. Together, we will explore your personal meanings and experiences while making larger connections to your goals. I invite you to our journey together in creating new meaning.
I offer psychotherapy & a relational view regarding anxiety, grief/ loss, body image/self esteem/ weight issues, intimacy problems, divorce, pre-marital, and culture (& interracial/intercultural/interfaith).
Frustrated? Unhappy? Anxious? In emotional pain? Want some validation, insight, and change? I believe that everyone is the expert of their own experience; you have lived your life longer than I have known you. With encouragement, I often use the metaphor of being a flashlight in a dark cave, shedding light on different things, however, you, as the client are in the driver's seat; I am in the passenger seat, as a co-driver. Together, we will explore your personal meanings and experiences while making larger connections to your goals. I invite you to our journey together in creating new meaning.
(949) 441-5655 View (949) 441-5655
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Christine Bennetts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Granite Bay, CA 95746
My focus is on women experiencing infertility, perinatal loss and postpartum depression and I am certified in perinatal mental health.
As you start on the path to motherhood are you feeling anxious, sad, perhaps ashamed or just not yourself? And asking yourself, why do I feel this way? It can be frustrating, draining, overwhelming, and at times heartbreaking. This is likely not how you thought it would be. It feels like it should be a natural, seamless process filled with joyous moments. Unfortunately, it's often not the reality and I am here to support you regardless of where you are in this journey. Imagine how it would feel to be the best version of yourself. To enter motherhood feeling confident, happy, and calm. Together we will get you there.
My focus is on women experiencing infertility, perinatal loss and postpartum depression and I am certified in perinatal mental health.
As you start on the path to motherhood are you feeling anxious, sad, perhaps ashamed or just not yourself? And asking yourself, why do I feel this way? It can be frustrating, draining, overwhelming, and at times heartbreaking. This is likely not how you thought it would be. It feels like it should be a natural, seamless process filled with joyous moments. Unfortunately, it's often not the reality and I am here to support you regardless of where you are in this journey. Imagine how it would feel to be the best version of yourself. To enter motherhood feeling confident, happy, and calm. Together we will get you there.
(530) 203-8371 View (530) 203-8371
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Cristi Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95678
I specialize in using somatics, brainspotting, mindfulness, Reiki and energy practices to heal your trauma, relationships, calm anxieties, process grief and loss, and balance emotions.
Looking for a creative approach to dissolve anxieties, reduce stress, lift your mood and resolve patterns that keep you stuck? Need help navigating grief and loss? Want to balance your nervous system and update yourself as you navigate life transitions? Reframe your mindset to highlight what's going right and work through what's not. If you are looking for deep soul healing from your past or traumas with a somatic psycho-spiritual therapist, you are in the right place. Develop true presence, compassion, and fall deeply in love with yourself. Curious about adding holistic healing into your sessions within your cultural lens?
I specialize in using somatics, brainspotting, mindfulness, Reiki and energy practices to heal your trauma, relationships, calm anxieties, process grief and loss, and balance emotions.
Looking for a creative approach to dissolve anxieties, reduce stress, lift your mood and resolve patterns that keep you stuck? Need help navigating grief and loss? Want to balance your nervous system and update yourself as you navigate life transitions? Reframe your mindset to highlight what's going right and work through what's not. If you are looking for deep soul healing from your past or traumas with a somatic psycho-spiritual therapist, you are in the right place. Develop true presence, compassion, and fall deeply in love with yourself. Curious about adding holistic healing into your sessions within your cultural lens?
(916) 252-1670 View (916) 252-1670
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Danelle Riles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, IHP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95604  (Online Only)
As a neurodiversity affirming psychotherapist and Integrative Health Practitioner, my approach to therapy is holistic in nature. Together we can learn ways to develop a deeper sense of understanding, compassion, and acceptance of yourself. I offer an eclectic approach to this work which is Jungian informed, soulful, heart-centered, and intuitive. My work with clients often includes making room for our grief and acknowledging the ways in which grief is not honored in our culture. This work is sacred to me and I am deeply honored to join my clients on their healing journey.
As a neurodiversity affirming psychotherapist and Integrative Health Practitioner, my approach to therapy is holistic in nature. Together we can learn ways to develop a deeper sense of understanding, compassion, and acceptance of yourself. I offer an eclectic approach to this work which is Jungian informed, soulful, heart-centered, and intuitive. My work with clients often includes making room for our grief and acknowledging the ways in which grief is not honored in our culture. This work is sacred to me and I am deeply honored to join my clients on their healing journey.
(530) 441-0757 View (530) 441-0757
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Bonnie E. Martello
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
Welcome to living your best life. We can work together to help you unravel the barriers to living a life you feel good about. I have 28 plus years of experience treating anxiety/ depression loss and grief. I have trained using CBT and DBT techniques. The premise of those is that our thoughts can drive our actions. So often we are unaware of the impact our thoughts have on what we do and who we are. You’ve made an important first step to a healthier more fulfilling life. With compassion and kindness I can help you navigate the changes you’d like to make. I’m honored to join your journey.
Welcome to living your best life. We can work together to help you unravel the barriers to living a life you feel good about. I have 28 plus years of experience treating anxiety/ depression loss and grief. I have trained using CBT and DBT techniques. The premise of those is that our thoughts can drive our actions. So often we are unaware of the impact our thoughts have on what we do and who we are. You’ve made an important first step to a healthier more fulfilling life. With compassion and kindness I can help you navigate the changes you’d like to make. I’m honored to join your journey.
(530) 420-1094 View (530) 420-1094
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Rayven Battles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lincoln, CA 95648
Hello, my name is Rayven Battles, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in California (LCSW 91756). I treat disorders including but not limited to anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, post-traumatic stress, grief, and personality disorders. I aim to assist clients with managing stressors and achieving emotional wellness by developing appropriate coping skills, building insight, and increasing protective factors. In therapy, I use theoretical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy depending on the individual's needs.
Hello, my name is Rayven Battles, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in California (LCSW 91756). I treat disorders including but not limited to anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, post-traumatic stress, grief, and personality disorders. I aim to assist clients with managing stressors and achieving emotional wellness by developing appropriate coping skills, building insight, and increasing protective factors. In therapy, I use theoretical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy depending on the individual's needs.
(562) 573-6250 View (562) 573-6250
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Veronica Hagen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95678
Are you seeking a trauma-informed therapist who will show up authentically, listen without judgment, and extend compassion? Do you feel alone and like no one understands? I welcome you with compassionate curiosity, empathy, and kindness. I believe all clients have their own intuitive wisdom, but when we experience traumatic life experiences, we disconnect from ourselves and others for protection. Healing involves reconnection. A big part of this healing involves grief work. I support and guide clients as they grieve, heal, reconnect, and learn to trust the intuition that has always been there.
Are you seeking a trauma-informed therapist who will show up authentically, listen without judgment, and extend compassion? Do you feel alone and like no one understands? I welcome you with compassionate curiosity, empathy, and kindness. I believe all clients have their own intuitive wisdom, but when we experience traumatic life experiences, we disconnect from ourselves and others for protection. Healing involves reconnection. A big part of this healing involves grief work. I support and guide clients as they grieve, heal, reconnect, and learn to trust the intuition that has always been there.
(916) 794-3747 View (916) 794-3747
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Amanda Gerth-Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rocklin, CA 95677  (Online Only)
I mainly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief, Loss and Recovery as well as EMDR for further exploration and working towards healing.
Overwhelmed with life? Struggling with things past or present? Things going well and you just want to check in with someone to ensure you aren't self-sabotaging? You have stopped on the right profile. I have 13+ years of experience working with a multitude of issues/needs. My main focus is with Grief, Loss and Recovery, which encompasses a wide variety of experiences. My philosophy is that your brain is going to go where it needs to go for the healing process, and I work within this process for the therapeutic experience.
I mainly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief, Loss and Recovery as well as EMDR for further exploration and working towards healing.
Overwhelmed with life? Struggling with things past or present? Things going well and you just want to check in with someone to ensure you aren't self-sabotaging? You have stopped on the right profile. I have 13+ years of experience working with a multitude of issues/needs. My main focus is with Grief, Loss and Recovery, which encompasses a wide variety of experiences. My philosophy is that your brain is going to go where it needs to go for the healing process, and I work within this process for the therapeutic experience.
(865) 328-4645 View (865) 328-4645
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Elysse Endter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lincoln, CA 95648  (Online Only)
I am most passionate about issues related to trauma, grief, intimacy, and sex/relationships, but am comfortable working with a wide range of clients.
I'm so glad you're here. My clients describe me as someone who will support you in those difficult moments with sincere empathy and compassion. I am a therapist who focuses on hope and acceptance. My style is integrative and collaborative. I focus on attachment and family dynamics to provide understanding and make connections. Together, we will identify and make progress toward your goals. Whether you are navigating feelings of shame around sex, untangling the complicated web of grief, or putting the pieces back together after a traumatic event, the space is there.
I am most passionate about issues related to trauma, grief, intimacy, and sex/relationships, but am comfortable working with a wide range of clients.
I'm so glad you're here. My clients describe me as someone who will support you in those difficult moments with sincere empathy and compassion. I am a therapist who focuses on hope and acceptance. My style is integrative and collaborative. I focus on attachment and family dynamics to provide understanding and make connections. Together, we will identify and make progress toward your goals. Whether you are navigating feelings of shame around sex, untangling the complicated web of grief, or putting the pieces back together after a traumatic event, the space is there.
(916) 915-9236 View (916) 915-9236
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Laura Faudree
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
Do you feel like no one understands you? Have you had a loss in your life that you are having a difficult time "getting over"? Do you think there is more for you in life but you don't know how to get there? If so, I can help.
Do you feel like no one understands you? Have you had a loss in your life that you are having a difficult time "getting over"? Do you think there is more for you in life but you don't know how to get there? If so, I can help.
(916) 496-3754 View (916) 496-3754
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Lyl Starr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, Trauma, LGBTQ+
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
Are you noticing experiences from your past showing up in your life or relationships today? Perhaps you’re realizing that the childhood you thought was “typical” was actually anything but, and you’re seeing the patterns showing up in the partners you choose or your tendency to try and keep everyone happy. Maybe you’re walking a road through parenthood that you never expected to be on: infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, or postpartum anxiety or depression. While you might have pushed it away for a while, you now can’t ignore the impacts of these experiences on your body, your partner, your child, and your mental health.
Are you noticing experiences from your past showing up in your life or relationships today? Perhaps you’re realizing that the childhood you thought was “typical” was actually anything but, and you’re seeing the patterns showing up in the partners you choose or your tendency to try and keep everyone happy. Maybe you’re walking a road through parenthood that you never expected to be on: infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, or postpartum anxiety or depression. While you might have pushed it away for a while, you now can’t ignore the impacts of these experiences on your body, your partner, your child, and your mental health.
(916) 656-0192 View (916) 656-0192
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Renee Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
Have you tried traditional talk therapy before but are now looking for something that goes deeper? Maybe life has forced you to slow down due to the loss of a loved one or another significant change. Perhaps you’ve just come to realize that despite all this go-go-go, you actually feel like you’re still lacking direction, purpose, and deep connection with yourself and those close to you. You don’t want to have to “rehash” the past or revisit every detail of what you’ve experienced, but you know that life can feel different than it does today. You believe long-term change is possible…you just need some help getting there.
Have you tried traditional talk therapy before but are now looking for something that goes deeper? Maybe life has forced you to slow down due to the loss of a loved one or another significant change. Perhaps you’ve just come to realize that despite all this go-go-go, you actually feel like you’re still lacking direction, purpose, and deep connection with yourself and those close to you. You don’t want to have to “rehash” the past or revisit every detail of what you’ve experienced, but you know that life can feel different than it does today. You believe long-term change is possible…you just need some help getting there.
(480) 470-0718 View (480) 470-0718
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Grace Ofosua Peprah
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678
I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, and relational issues.
Hi, my name is Grace Peprah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and couples struggling with various mental illnesses. The most common theoretical approaches I like to focus on in my practice are Cognitive, Behavioral, and Client-Centered. The environment I like to create for my clients in my sessions is trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, with open communication. I am easy to talk to. I refrain from giving my personal opinions but rather use a lot of reflective listening.
I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, and relational issues.
Hi, my name is Grace Peprah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and couples struggling with various mental illnesses. The most common theoretical approaches I like to focus on in my practice are Cognitive, Behavioral, and Client-Centered. The environment I like to create for my clients in my sessions is trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, with open communication. I am easy to talk to. I refrain from giving my personal opinions but rather use a lot of reflective listening.
(909) 378-9477 View (909) 378-9477

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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.