Therapists in Midtown, Sacramento, CA

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Allison Jean Pichardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811
I am passionate about helping individuals achieve their best selves and find fulfillment in life. Sometimes, we are held back by past hurts, low self esteem, anxiety, loss, or other life challenges. If you want to find ways to overcome life challenges, feel more confident, and have better relationships, I am here to help! I also love working with couples. Relationships, especially those with our spouse or partner are the most important thing in life. Often couples find themselves struggling to communicate and feel disconnected from one another. I would love to help you and your partner feel more connected!
I am passionate about helping individuals achieve their best selves and find fulfillment in life. Sometimes, we are held back by past hurts, low self esteem, anxiety, loss, or other life challenges. If you want to find ways to overcome life challenges, feel more confident, and have better relationships, I am here to help! I also love working with couples. Relationships, especially those with our spouse or partner are the most important thing in life. Often couples find themselves struggling to communicate and feel disconnected from one another. I would love to help you and your partner feel more connected!
(408) 705-2569 View (408) 705-2569
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Gita Seshadri
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
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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Danielle Laughter
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811
I enjoy and have expertise working with autistic teens/adults as well as individuals struggling with grief, anxiety, and depression.
Sometimes life doesn’t go the way we plan, and it's difficult to know how to navigate through the challenges we confront. Finding a therapist can be intimidating, and it takes courage to take the first step--so congratulations! Building rapport and trust are essential toward developing a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Therapy should never be a “one size fits all” approach, and I hope to help you feel validated and supported by acknowledging your own unique life journey. I work hard at creating an emotionally safe environment where you can feel free from biases and judgment.
I enjoy and have expertise working with autistic teens/adults as well as individuals struggling with grief, anxiety, and depression.
Sometimes life doesn’t go the way we plan, and it's difficult to know how to navigate through the challenges we confront. Finding a therapist can be intimidating, and it takes courage to take the first step--so congratulations! Building rapport and trust are essential toward developing a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Therapy should never be a “one size fits all” approach, and I hope to help you feel validated and supported by acknowledging your own unique life journey. I work hard at creating an emotionally safe environment where you can feel free from biases and judgment.
(916) 796-1263 View (916) 796-1263
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Lara Long
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Have you been told "you're too much" or "too emotional" but somehow feel like you're just not enough? Are you traumatized, whether or not you can pinpoint exactly why? Are you ready to change, grow and heal? Maybe I can help. I am a depression, trauma and grief therapist. I help young people and adults overcome loneliness, sadness and despair-in order to feel more peace and joy in their lives.
Have you been told "you're too much" or "too emotional" but somehow feel like you're just not enough? Are you traumatized, whether or not you can pinpoint exactly why? Are you ready to change, grow and heal? Maybe I can help. I am a depression, trauma and grief therapist. I help young people and adults overcome loneliness, sadness and despair-in order to feel more peace and joy in their lives.
(916) 312-1703 View (916) 312-1703
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Shannon O'Shea
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 94245
I am in awe of the power of the human spirit. I am inspired by the courage and strength it takes for a person to come to a place where they feel they no longer can be alone in a personal crisis and they reach out for support. It is in these very moments where grace is in motion and the potential for transformation is most fertile. I am passionate about working with others and feel honored in being part of someone's journey of self-discovery as they uncover the root and causes of their lack of connection with others, depression, anxiety, and grief.
I am in awe of the power of the human spirit. I am inspired by the courage and strength it takes for a person to come to a place where they feel they no longer can be alone in a personal crisis and they reach out for support. It is in these very moments where grace is in motion and the potential for transformation is most fertile. I am passionate about working with others and feel honored in being part of someone's journey of self-discovery as they uncover the root and causes of their lack of connection with others, depression, anxiety, and grief.
(530) 477-3426 View (530) 477-3426
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Michelle Reedus
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Sometimes life can come at us fast. It can be hard, unpredictable, scary and even beautiful all at the same time. Therapy exists as a place to heal, develop self awareness and navigate life’s challenges in a safe, non judgmental and supportive space. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, adjusting to becoming a new or single parent, recovering from trauma or need support processing a loss such as a divorce or miscarriage, I am dedicated to meeting you exactly where you are. Together, we can process and unpack feelings, thoughts, behaviors and patterns you no longer want to carry on your journey to healing.
Sometimes life can come at us fast. It can be hard, unpredictable, scary and even beautiful all at the same time. Therapy exists as a place to heal, develop self awareness and navigate life’s challenges in a safe, non judgmental and supportive space. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, adjusting to becoming a new or single parent, recovering from trauma or need support processing a loss such as a divorce or miscarriage, I am dedicated to meeting you exactly where you are. Together, we can process and unpack feelings, thoughts, behaviors and patterns you no longer want to carry on your journey to healing.
(530) 853-3807 View (530) 853-3807
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Jessa Mohaddess Westmoreland
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with mood and behavioral challenges, complex trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorders, life transitions, grief/loss, interpersonal difficulties, and boundary issues.
Many of us feel disconnected from ourselves and experience symptoms that constrict our lives and relationships. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe environment where people can comfortably explore their longstanding, repetitive patterns, work through past trauma, integrate previously disowned parts of self, and discover their inner strengths. Using a holistic and integrative approach grounded in psychodynamic theory, I am committed to helping my clients gain insight and self-awareness and feel empowered to alter their present experiences by making intentional decisions that align with their values.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with mood and behavioral challenges, complex trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorders, life transitions, grief/loss, interpersonal difficulties, and boundary issues.
Many of us feel disconnected from ourselves and experience symptoms that constrict our lives and relationships. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe environment where people can comfortably explore their longstanding, repetitive patterns, work through past trauma, integrate previously disowned parts of self, and discover their inner strengths. Using a holistic and integrative approach grounded in psychodynamic theory, I am committed to helping my clients gain insight and self-awareness and feel empowered to alter their present experiences by making intentional decisions that align with their values.
(916) 398-2827 View (916) 398-2827
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Angelus T W Dupree
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
CRiY Therapeutic Services provides culturally diverse psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families residing in Sacramento, California. I work with clients experiencing PTSD, depression, anger issues, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, and abuse. I specialize in multicultural issues and mental health challenges that present in adults, teens, athletes, and individuals with Sickle Cell disease and other chronic health conditions.
CRiY Therapeutic Services provides culturally diverse psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families residing in Sacramento, California. I work with clients experiencing PTSD, depression, anger issues, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, and abuse. I specialize in multicultural issues and mental health challenges that present in adults, teens, athletes, and individuals with Sickle Cell disease and other chronic health conditions.
(916) 884-2967 View (916) 884-2967
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Brieana Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816  (Online Only)
I have a special interest in existential issues, grief, loss, life transitions, and couples counseling.
Hello! My theoretical orientation draws from integrative and humanistic-existential psychology, meaning I believe in providing well rounded care that emphasizes the inherent value of being human. With my education in Catholic theology, I seek to provide quality care that empowers my clients to develop the confidence to manage their mental health and gain greater fulfillment in their lives by integrating their mental health and Catholic faith. Whether this means addressing childhood trauma or current and brief stressors, my goal is to assist a client in cultivating a greater self-understanding and acceptance of who they are in God.
I have a special interest in existential issues, grief, loss, life transitions, and couples counseling.
Hello! My theoretical orientation draws from integrative and humanistic-existential psychology, meaning I believe in providing well rounded care that emphasizes the inherent value of being human. With my education in Catholic theology, I seek to provide quality care that empowers my clients to develop the confidence to manage their mental health and gain greater fulfillment in their lives by integrating their mental health and Catholic faith. Whether this means addressing childhood trauma or current and brief stressors, my goal is to assist a client in cultivating a greater self-understanding and acceptance of who they are in God.
(279) 888-9693 View (279) 888-9693
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Aubrey Grande
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811  (Online Only)
Folks also come to me to work through anxiety, depression, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma and PTSD.
My approach is centered around curiosity, possibility, and the celebration of each individual’s unique story. I offer a collaborative therapeutic environment that counters normativity and recognizes the impact of oppressive systems within our society. I utilize narrative therapy in my work, this approach will recognize your personal values and highlight your skills. I aim to assist you in exploring and strengthening the version of you that might be struggling to come to the surface.
Folks also come to me to work through anxiety, depression, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma and PTSD.
My approach is centered around curiosity, possibility, and the celebration of each individual’s unique story. I offer a collaborative therapeutic environment that counters normativity and recognizes the impact of oppressive systems within our society. I utilize narrative therapy in my work, this approach will recognize your personal values and highlight your skills. I aim to assist you in exploring and strengthening the version of you that might be struggling to come to the surface.
(916) 510-0804 View (916) 510-0804
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D. Meghan French
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Welcome! I appreciate you stopping at my page. Stress, depression, anxiety and grief can rob us of the energy to enjoy life and stay connected with the people around us. I became a therapist in the hopes of helping people find peace, happiness and wellbeing. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment wherein you can share your story and we can work together to find meaningful and lasting change.
Welcome! I appreciate you stopping at my page. Stress, depression, anxiety and grief can rob us of the energy to enjoy life and stay connected with the people around us. I became a therapist in the hopes of helping people find peace, happiness and wellbeing. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment wherein you can share your story and we can work together to find meaningful and lasting change.
(916) 694-1840 View (916) 694-1840
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Maria Turner-Lloveras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Are you struggling to understand what is happening for your child? Are you finding parenting overwhelming? I have experience working with children, adolescents and parents on many issues including loss, attachment, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and low self-esteem. I also work with complex families dealing with family conflict. Parents are essential to children’s wellbeing and need support to find new ways of understanding and responding to their children. Therapy provides a safe protected space that nurtures exploration, reflection, growth and change.
Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Are you struggling to understand what is happening for your child? Are you finding parenting overwhelming? I have experience working with children, adolescents and parents on many issues including loss, attachment, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and low self-esteem. I also work with complex families dealing with family conflict. Parents are essential to children’s wellbeing and need support to find new ways of understanding and responding to their children. Therapy provides a safe protected space that nurtures exploration, reflection, growth and change.
(510) 692-4893 View (510) 692-4893
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Alisa A Pfanner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Experienced in adjustment phase of life events, conflictual relationships, divorce, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, communication problems, & teen issues.
Therapy is a journey, and my role is to help guide and encourage individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges and bring calmness and joy into their lives through insight and resolution. A supportive direct communication style is used to allow clients to explore, discover and heal themselves.
Experienced in adjustment phase of life events, conflictual relationships, divorce, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, communication problems, & teen issues.
Therapy is a journey, and my role is to help guide and encourage individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges and bring calmness and joy into their lives through insight and resolution. A supportive direct communication style is used to allow clients to explore, discover and heal themselves.
(916) 534-5855 View (916) 534-5855
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Melinda Andres
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CPT, ADHDCCP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816  (Online Only)
You can heal from grief and address repetitive behaviors.
In therapy, you can learn coping skills to manage your emotions, gain focus, and increase motivation. Reach out if you are seeking support for yourself, your family, or your relationship. Build communication, build intimacy, and enhance meaning in your life. Your past does not have to control your future. I look forward to hearing your story!
You can heal from grief and address repetitive behaviors.
In therapy, you can learn coping skills to manage your emotions, gain focus, and increase motivation. Reach out if you are seeking support for yourself, your family, or your relationship. Build communication, build intimacy, and enhance meaning in your life. Your past does not have to control your future. I look forward to hearing your story!
(209) 682-0311 View (209) 682-0311
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Sue Goetz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Now accepting new referrals (as of 04/01/2024) for Teens, Adults, & EMDR (a trauma therapy technique). Parents: Are you worried about your teenager? Do they seem stressed, anxious, or depressed? Or Are they just driving you crazy?!? Adults: Are you living the life you want to live? Or Is stress, anxiety, or grief getting in the way? Are you, “in your head” a lot, ruminating about your relationships? work or school? the future? I’d like to help. I’m an experienced, licensed psychotherapist whose been in full-time private practice with teens, adults, and families for over 12 years.
Now accepting new referrals (as of 04/01/2024) for Teens, Adults, & EMDR (a trauma therapy technique). Parents: Are you worried about your teenager? Do they seem stressed, anxious, or depressed? Or Are they just driving you crazy?!? Adults: Are you living the life you want to live? Or Is stress, anxiety, or grief getting in the way? Are you, “in your head” a lot, ruminating about your relationships? work or school? the future? I’d like to help. I’m an experienced, licensed psychotherapist whose been in full-time private practice with teens, adults, and families for over 12 years.
(916) 252-5765 View (916) 252-5765
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Maria Elena Perez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RN, BSN
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Waitlist for new clients
I have the unique experience of understanding trauma, loss, & major medical events.
Sometimes, on our journeys in life, we reach obstacles that seem impossible to overcome. It is at these times, that we need a little help in finding a new direction or way of coping. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey and help you develop new skills/thoughts that can help you have a fuller, healthier, and more positive life. I can help you get a better sense of yourself and find strengths from within. I enjoy working with young children, school-aged children, teens, young adults, adults, couples, the elderly and families.
I have the unique experience of understanding trauma, loss, & major medical events.
Sometimes, on our journeys in life, we reach obstacles that seem impossible to overcome. It is at these times, that we need a little help in finding a new direction or way of coping. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey and help you develop new skills/thoughts that can help you have a fuller, healthier, and more positive life. I can help you get a better sense of yourself and find strengths from within. I enjoy working with young children, school-aged children, teens, young adults, adults, couples, the elderly and families.
(916) 226-5092 View (916) 226-5092
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Yvette Wilhite
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
I work with a diverse range of clients from various cultural backgrounds, including adults, adolescents, children, and couples, who may be experiencing a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, vocational stress, phase of life issues, relationship issues, and issues related to self-esteem and personal growth.
Hello, I am Yvette Wilhite, a Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist, based in Sacramento, California, where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based techniques. With a client-centered approach, I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space to explore and address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. My goal is to empower clients to develop coping skills, foster resilience, and achieve greater well-being and fulfillment.
I work with a diverse range of clients from various cultural backgrounds, including adults, adolescents, children, and couples, who may be experiencing a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, vocational stress, phase of life issues, relationship issues, and issues related to self-esteem and personal growth.
Hello, I am Yvette Wilhite, a Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist, based in Sacramento, California, where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based techniques. With a client-centered approach, I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space to explore and address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. My goal is to empower clients to develop coping skills, foster resilience, and achieve greater well-being and fulfillment.
(747) 298-8749 View (747) 298-8749
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Rozhia Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
We are all an incredible kaleidoscope of identities we hold, experiences we've had, people we love & things we believe. There is no one right way to be, but there is an incredible release that comes with accepting yourself exactly the way you are. Therapy with me is not the cookie-cutter experience you may have had in the past. In this room, I show up in a real and authentic way to help you do the work of uncovering what makes you feel whole. My clients look to me as someone to help them debunk the lies they believe about themselves, rewrite their stories, find hope in the midst of loss & discover a new perspective.
We are all an incredible kaleidoscope of identities we hold, experiences we've had, people we love & things we believe. There is no one right way to be, but there is an incredible release that comes with accepting yourself exactly the way you are. Therapy with me is not the cookie-cutter experience you may have had in the past. In this room, I show up in a real and authentic way to help you do the work of uncovering what makes you feel whole. My clients look to me as someone to help them debunk the lies they believe about themselves, rewrite their stories, find hope in the midst of loss & discover a new perspective.
(530) 420-8917 View (530) 420-8917
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Jeremiah Aja
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative, and a Psychodynamic approach to work with teens and adults experiencing low self-esteem, grief, anxiety, depression, codependency, major life transitions, self-harm, and leadership and spirituality issues.
It can be difficult and uncomfortable to talk to someone we barely know about our thoughts and feelings, especially if they are upsetting to us. At some point in our lives, we will need someone to walk with us for awhile. Therapy is about me walking with you. I consider this a privilege and love helping people see how valuable they are, no matter what they have gone through.
I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative, and a Psychodynamic approach to work with teens and adults experiencing low self-esteem, grief, anxiety, depression, codependency, major life transitions, self-harm, and leadership and spirituality issues.
It can be difficult and uncomfortable to talk to someone we barely know about our thoughts and feelings, especially if they are upsetting to us. At some point in our lives, we will need someone to walk with us for awhile. Therapy is about me walking with you. I consider this a privilege and love helping people see how valuable they are, no matter what they have gone through.
(916) 432-1939 View (916) 432-1939
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Nicole Logan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.
I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.
(415) 704-6947 View (415) 704-6947

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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.