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Dr. Danielle D Alfrey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92109
Hello there! I'd be happy to work with you. I work mostly with adults, some teens on a limited basis. I have a specialty in medical psychology (i.e., health behavior change, insomnia, weight loss, cancer, grief/bereavement, etc.). Treatment is also available for those who suffer from PTSD, depression, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and difficult life circumstances. Cognitive behavioral therapy is offered along with a motivational interviewing approach that is supportive and non-confrontational. Please email, or text to set up your intake appt. (619) 880-5711. Please include insurance info.
Hello there! I'd be happy to work with you. I work mostly with adults, some teens on a limited basis. I have a specialty in medical psychology (i.e., health behavior change, insomnia, weight loss, cancer, grief/bereavement, etc.). Treatment is also available for those who suffer from PTSD, depression, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and difficult life circumstances. Cognitive behavioral therapy is offered along with a motivational interviewing approach that is supportive and non-confrontational. Please email, or text to set up your intake appt. (619) 880-5711. Please include insurance info.
(619) 361-7359 View (619) 361-7359
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Katie Tone
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123
I recognize that grief and loss can apply to many aspects of people’s lives, from the loss of a loved one, a pet, or through life transitions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who takes an integrative and holistic approach when working with clients. With 20 years of experience, I work with individual adults and couples. I am certified in nutrition and integrative medicine for mental health and am clinically trained as a Complex Trauma Professional. I am also a certified yoga teacher. Specializing in trauma and grief, I work with a wide variety of emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual struggles. I believe helping clients make connections with their mind – body – and spirit, as well as with others creates the path to healing and living their most authentic self.
I recognize that grief and loss can apply to many aspects of people’s lives, from the loss of a loved one, a pet, or through life transitions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who takes an integrative and holistic approach when working with clients. With 20 years of experience, I work with individual adults and couples. I am certified in nutrition and integrative medicine for mental health and am clinically trained as a Complex Trauma Professional. I am also a certified yoga teacher. Specializing in trauma and grief, I work with a wide variety of emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual struggles. I believe helping clients make connections with their mind – body – and spirit, as well as with others creates the path to healing and living their most authentic self.
(858) 356-4863 x2 View (858) 356-4863 x2
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Kathryn Christine & Calm Connections-Mental Health
Counselor, LPCC, MS, PPS
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-My passion in life is to provide therapeutic counseling support and interventions for adults, adolescents, and children whom are experiencing difficulty in some area of their life. I have over 17 years of experience treating clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma, self esteem, behavior/anger management, eating disorders, weight management and provide family and marriage therapy. I am currently providing tele-health services to provide support to clients throughout California! Please email or call if interested in making an appointment.
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-My passion in life is to provide therapeutic counseling support and interventions for adults, adolescents, and children whom are experiencing difficulty in some area of their life. I have over 17 years of experience treating clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma, self esteem, behavior/anger management, eating disorders, weight management and provide family and marriage therapy. I am currently providing tele-health services to provide support to clients throughout California! Please email or call if interested in making an appointment.
(760) 705-1801 View (760) 705-1801
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Tara Arnold
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92130
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and have a dual speciality in Clinical Psychology and Organizational Psychology. I provide Bilingual English/Spanish therapy to adults, in individual, couples, and family therapy. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, cultural and identity difficulties, adoption issues, relationship hardships, and chronic stress. I help individuals work through challenges related to perfectionism, personal balance, emotion regulation, assertive communication, self-esteem, caregiving, and major life changes.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and have a dual speciality in Clinical Psychology and Organizational Psychology. I provide Bilingual English/Spanish therapy to adults, in individual, couples, and family therapy. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, cultural and identity difficulties, adoption issues, relationship hardships, and chronic stress. I help individuals work through challenges related to perfectionism, personal balance, emotion regulation, assertive communication, self-esteem, caregiving, and major life changes.
(858) 201-5711 View (858) 201-5711
Hearthomes Healing
RN, CGSS, CT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92116  (Online Only)
We are currently accepting private clients for individual grief support sessions. We offer a range of support topics including substance-use disorder loss, anticipatory grief related to illness, accident, and substance use, and disenfranchised loss related to murder, suicide, or substance use. In addition, we offer support for other types of loss that may not be recognized by traditional therapies, such as the loss of a pet, job, co-worker, or dear friend. Sessions are ongoing and are offered via phone or Zoom. For Individual sessions, we work on a sliding scale fee. For more information: hearthomeshealing.gmail.com
We are currently accepting private clients for individual grief support sessions. We offer a range of support topics including substance-use disorder loss, anticipatory grief related to illness, accident, and substance use, and disenfranchised loss related to murder, suicide, or substance use. In addition, we offer support for other types of loss that may not be recognized by traditional therapies, such as the loss of a pet, job, co-worker, or dear friend. Sessions are ongoing and are offered via phone or Zoom. For Individual sessions, we work on a sliding scale fee. For more information: hearthomeshealing.gmail.com
(619) 777-5431 View (619) 777-5431
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Dawn Herring
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92054
Whether dealing with grief and loss, chronic illness or military/first responder traumatic events, I have assisted individuals in reprocessing, regrouping and finding new meaning and focus.
Are struggling to cope with the sucker punches of life? Wondering why you can't get over "it" or haven't felt like yourself? Do you feel irritable, sad, stuck? Have life's transitions or a traumatic event thrown you and you can't find your footing? Imagine feeling like yourself again, having a safe space in which to make sense of it all and begin to heal, feel, find your motivation, energy and focus again. You deserve to live your best life, filled with purpose and peace.
Whether dealing with grief and loss, chronic illness or military/first responder traumatic events, I have assisted individuals in reprocessing, regrouping and finding new meaning and focus.
Are struggling to cope with the sucker punches of life? Wondering why you can't get over "it" or haven't felt like yourself? Do you feel irritable, sad, stuck? Have life's transitions or a traumatic event thrown you and you can't find your footing? Imagine feeling like yourself again, having a safe space in which to make sense of it all and begin to heal, feel, find your motivation, energy and focus again. You deserve to live your best life, filled with purpose and peace.
(442) 200-2087 View (442) 200-2087
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Julie Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92104  (Online Only)
If you would like support or guidance as you navigate life transitions, personal and professional development, or if you have issues related to stress, grief or relationships, please call me.
Would you like to enhance your overall sense of well being, confidence and quality of life? Perhaps you have been struggling for quite some time, or have recently experienced a challenging personal or professional event. I have years of experience providing compassionate, insightful and goal directed care. I also pride myself on being both a really good listener as well as someone you can truly have a therapeutic conversation with.
If you would like support or guidance as you navigate life transitions, personal and professional development, or if you have issues related to stress, grief or relationships, please call me.
Would you like to enhance your overall sense of well being, confidence and quality of life? Perhaps you have been struggling for quite some time, or have recently experienced a challenging personal or professional event. I have years of experience providing compassionate, insightful and goal directed care. I also pride myself on being both a really good listener as well as someone you can truly have a therapeutic conversation with.
(858) 901-6383 View (858) 901-6383
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Nicole S. Turville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Coronado, CA 92118
Counseling is a personal journey of self discovery and learning. It is a process that helps you gain greater understanding and awareness of yourself. I specialize in helping individuals with the following: Adjustment issues related to major life transitions such as: marriage, job changes, moving, starting school, death and divorce. Anxiety Disorders including: Obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviors, Anxiety following a traumatic event, Social anxiety, and Generalized anxiety/depression. Addictive Disorders such as substance abuse and dependency and other addictive behaviors. Womens issues are a large part of my practice including: postpartum stress, sexual trauma/abuse, and eating/body issues.
Counseling is a personal journey of self discovery and learning. It is a process that helps you gain greater understanding and awareness of yourself. I specialize in helping individuals with the following: Adjustment issues related to major life transitions such as: marriage, job changes, moving, starting school, death and divorce. Anxiety Disorders including: Obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviors, Anxiety following a traumatic event, Social anxiety, and Generalized anxiety/depression. Addictive Disorders such as substance abuse and dependency and other addictive behaviors. Womens issues are a large part of my practice including: postpartum stress, sexual trauma/abuse, and eating/body issues.
(801) 653-3863 View (801) 653-3863
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Megan Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91911
My name is Megan Harris. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My approach to therapy is to offer my clients a safe space and unconditional positive regard. My areas of expertise are in attachment trauma, addiction, and grief. I have a very open communication style. I am very informal, and clients tell me that they immediately feel at ease with me. The most common theoretical approaches I use in therapy are Attachment theory, Compassionate Inquiry, and somatic theory/neuropsychology through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
My name is Megan Harris. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My approach to therapy is to offer my clients a safe space and unconditional positive regard. My areas of expertise are in attachment trauma, addiction, and grief. I have a very open communication style. I am very informal, and clients tell me that they immediately feel at ease with me. The most common theoretical approaches I use in therapy are Attachment theory, Compassionate Inquiry, and somatic theory/neuropsychology through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
(619) 853-4094 View (619) 853-4094
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Stacey Ruiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
My name is Stacey Ruiz and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southern California. I work with children and adolescents to help navigate feelings of anxiety, stress, and grief and loss, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help them begin feeling better. My approach to therapy starts with creating a safe and supportive space to identify each client's needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help my clients develop healthy thinking patterns and coping strategies.
My name is Stacey Ruiz and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southern California. I work with children and adolescents to help navigate feelings of anxiety, stress, and grief and loss, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help them begin feeling better. My approach to therapy starts with creating a safe and supportive space to identify each client's needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help my clients develop healthy thinking patterns and coping strategies.
(619) 345-5932 View (619) 345-5932
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Claire Fox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
I have experienced treating grief and loss, trauma, and anxiety. Additionally, I enjoying supporting clients through life changes and through relationship difficulties. Life can be challenging and we are not meant to navigate it alone; I believe that within a safe therapeutic space we can find peace, healing, and clarity in our lives. If you are in pain, feeling stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, or unsure about your relationships I invite you to reach out.
I have experienced treating grief and loss, trauma, and anxiety. Additionally, I enjoying supporting clients through life changes and through relationship difficulties. Life can be challenging and we are not meant to navigate it alone; I believe that within a safe therapeutic space we can find peace, healing, and clarity in our lives. If you are in pain, feeling stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, or unsure about your relationships I invite you to reach out.
(619) 273-3487 View (619) 273-3487
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Rose Bloomberg-Rissman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with people struggling with infertility, high risk pregnancy, pregnancy and infant loss, adjusting to parenthood, or building a life that looks different than you anticipated.
Are you struggling emotionally during the process of trying to build your family? Has the experience of trying to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and become a parent been much harder or more complicated than you expected? This is so common, and so difficult to talk about. The grief, loss, frustration, anger, and deep sadness can be hard to navigate. I can help. Sometimes life is hard for reasons we can't identify, or we can identify but don't know how to change. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, or struggling to adjust to changes in your life, let's work together to find a way back to balance and peace.
I specialize in working with people struggling with infertility, high risk pregnancy, pregnancy and infant loss, adjusting to parenthood, or building a life that looks different than you anticipated.
Are you struggling emotionally during the process of trying to build your family? Has the experience of trying to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and become a parent been much harder or more complicated than you expected? This is so common, and so difficult to talk about. The grief, loss, frustration, anger, and deep sadness can be hard to navigate. I can help. Sometimes life is hard for reasons we can't identify, or we can identify but don't know how to change. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, or struggling to adjust to changes in your life, let's work together to find a way back to balance and peace.
(619) 650-6363 View (619) 650-6363
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Kaity Wilson
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
I specialize in body based trauma treatment, anxiety & mood disorders, anger management, forgiveness, grief, & significant life transitions.
Do you find yourself struggling to thrive in your day to day life due to a trauma you have experienced in the past or recently? Do you feel stuck and want to move forward, but aren't sure how? Do you want to feel well and whole again, or maybe for the first time ever? I love to guide people on the road to healing from their trauma by teaching them how to tune into their whole self - mind, body, soul, and spirit - in order to help them find reconnection and restoration. I believe that we all have the potential to heal and reset our lives when provided a safe place to process, reclaim our autonomy, and become empowered.
I specialize in body based trauma treatment, anxiety & mood disorders, anger management, forgiveness, grief, & significant life transitions.
Do you find yourself struggling to thrive in your day to day life due to a trauma you have experienced in the past or recently? Do you feel stuck and want to move forward, but aren't sure how? Do you want to feel well and whole again, or maybe for the first time ever? I love to guide people on the road to healing from their trauma by teaching them how to tune into their whole self - mind, body, soul, and spirit - in order to help them find reconnection and restoration. I believe that we all have the potential to heal and reset our lives when provided a safe place to process, reclaim our autonomy, and become empowered.
(619) 648-2802 View (619) 648-2802
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Bharati Patwardhan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Poway, CA 92074  (Online Only)
My mission is to help you to create insight into your present situation in relation to your past experiences and equip you and/or your family with all the necessary tools to achieve your desired future! I specialize in trauma, anxiety, couple & family relationship issues, grief & loss, immigrants' acculturation issues.
Are you feeling rejected, abandoned, humiliated, hurt, and lonely in relationships with your spouse, parents, siblings, children, and in social relationships? Do you think people have taken advantage of you & nobody cares about you? Left untreated, this rejection, emotional wounds, and trauma affect the rest of our life. It manifests in the form of sadness, low self-esteem, unstable relationships, occupational stress, and even health issues. Don't wait to seek help for emotional pain/ injury as you wouldn't for physical injury. Yes, it is not easy to be vulnerable but growth begins with vulnerability!
My mission is to help you to create insight into your present situation in relation to your past experiences and equip you and/or your family with all the necessary tools to achieve your desired future! I specialize in trauma, anxiety, couple & family relationship issues, grief & loss, immigrants' acculturation issues.
Are you feeling rejected, abandoned, humiliated, hurt, and lonely in relationships with your spouse, parents, siblings, children, and in social relationships? Do you think people have taken advantage of you & nobody cares about you? Left untreated, this rejection, emotional wounds, and trauma affect the rest of our life. It manifests in the form of sadness, low self-esteem, unstable relationships, occupational stress, and even health issues. Don't wait to seek help for emotional pain/ injury as you wouldn't for physical injury. Yes, it is not easy to be vulnerable but growth begins with vulnerability!
(858) 295-3680 View (858) 295-3680
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Julie Anne Crist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92027
I am passionate about empowering individuals to thrive in life. Therapy is essential for uncovering and understanding self-destructive behaviors and working through, not around, loss and grief. I work with adults and teens, specializing in trauma, divorce, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, broken relationships, life transitions and identity. Therapy can be overwhelming at first, therefore, I provide a safe and trusting environment to uncover and explore new and healthier approaches to life.
I am passionate about empowering individuals to thrive in life. Therapy is essential for uncovering and understanding self-destructive behaviors and working through, not around, loss and grief. I work with adults and teens, specializing in trauma, divorce, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, broken relationships, life transitions and identity. Therapy can be overwhelming at first, therefore, I provide a safe and trusting environment to uncover and explore new and healthier approaches to life.
(831) 264-7511 View (831) 264-7511
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Elizabeth Perkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
You want to feel heard. You want to feel understood. You want peace and relief from the pain. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship or the loss of a part of yourself, grief can be overwhelming and all-consuming. Guilt, shame and sadness feel like they will never leave your side. You are not alone, and you do not have to grieve alone. I’m passionate about helping people heal from their losses by holding a safe space to grieve and discover their strength and resilience.
You want to feel heard. You want to feel understood. You want peace and relief from the pain. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship or the loss of a part of yourself, grief can be overwhelming and all-consuming. Guilt, shame and sadness feel like they will never leave your side. You are not alone, and you do not have to grieve alone. I’m passionate about helping people heal from their losses by holding a safe space to grieve and discover their strength and resilience.
(442) 239-1853 View (442) 239-1853
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Julie Hirsch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92122
Hello! My name is Julie Hirsch and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT131536). We all tell ourselves stories, and. I see therapy as a place where we examine your story together, imagine new possible narratives, and discover the parts of yourself that are resilient and capable of change. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. I most enjoy working with adults of all ages who are struggling with stress, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, and childhood neglect or abuse.
Hello! My name is Julie Hirsch and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT131536). We all tell ourselves stories, and. I see therapy as a place where we examine your story together, imagine new possible narratives, and discover the parts of yourself that are resilient and capable of change. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. I most enjoy working with adults of all ages who are struggling with stress, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, and childhood neglect or abuse.
(858) 330-3472 View (858) 330-3472
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Herb Schnabel 134453
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92117
I find myself very honored to be working as a therapist and helping those who have taken the brave and vulnerable step to engage in therapy. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I have a special passion for providing affirmative care for those in this community. I additionally love working with couples, families, and those experiencing difficult life transitions such as trauma, grief, and gender transition.
I find myself very honored to be working as a therapist and helping those who have taken the brave and vulnerable step to engage in therapy. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I have a special passion for providing affirmative care for those in this community. I additionally love working with couples, families, and those experiencing difficult life transitions such as trauma, grief, and gender transition.
(619) 404-5525 View (619) 404-5525
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Chye Hong Liew 刘彩虹
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92111  (Online Only)
I will support you in navigating the complexities of your grief, identifying compassionate ways to cope, and reconnecting to your community.
Do you wish to find healing after important losses, tame your inner critic, or seek self-compassion and personal growth? You may be in pain because important family members, friends, or pets died. You feel alone, question why you are still grieving, or worry about overwhelming others with your grief. Or you may be in pain because you blame yourself for being not good enough. Our inner critics are often voices we have internalized from family, friend, or society, especially when you have had to prove yourself as a person with marginalized identities (person of color, woman, immigrant or international students, LGBTQIA+, low income).
I will support you in navigating the complexities of your grief, identifying compassionate ways to cope, and reconnecting to your community.
Do you wish to find healing after important losses, tame your inner critic, or seek self-compassion and personal growth? You may be in pain because important family members, friends, or pets died. You feel alone, question why you are still grieving, or worry about overwhelming others with your grief. Or you may be in pain because you blame yourself for being not good enough. Our inner critics are often voices we have internalized from family, friend, or society, especially when you have had to prove yourself as a person with marginalized identities (person of color, woman, immigrant or international students, LGBTQIA+, low income).
(858) 808-2440 View (858) 808-2440
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Gabriela Quintero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108  (Online Only)
I work with clients that have a wide range of mental health challenges including, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, grief, and relational problems. I enjoy working with diverse populations to address intersectional concepts that impact mental health. I take pleasure in working with young adults, and adults. I believe people deserve to be happy and successful and I strive to help find the strength and motivation to work towards that happiness and success.
I work with clients that have a wide range of mental health challenges including, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, grief, and relational problems. I enjoy working with diverse populations to address intersectional concepts that impact mental health. I take pleasure in working with young adults, and adults. I believe people deserve to be happy and successful and I strive to help find the strength and motivation to work towards that happiness and success.
(858) 519-8002 View (858) 519-8002

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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.