Photo of Monica Renae Wade, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Monica Renae Wade
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30306  (Online Only)
Hey! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing with Love Therapy and Consulting, LLC. ​I strive to help those experiencing issues relating to Grief & Loss, LGBTQ+, spirituality, and identity. Those of us that exist outside of societal norms, expectations, and wherever else you may land on the hegemonic hierarchy deserve a space for healing and growth. Beginning therapy can be hard enough, it's important that you find the right fit. Getting the help of therapist can assist in navigating life, discovery, and overall healing.
Hey! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing with Love Therapy and Consulting, LLC. ​I strive to help those experiencing issues relating to Grief & Loss, LGBTQ+, spirituality, and identity. Those of us that exist outside of societal norms, expectations, and wherever else you may land on the hegemonic hierarchy deserve a space for healing and growth. Beginning therapy can be hard enough, it's important that you find the right fit. Getting the help of therapist can assist in navigating life, discovery, and overall healing.
(470) 748-6816 View (470) 748-6816
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Ashley Ludwinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I am a trauma-informed provider who supports individuals and couples navigating grief/ loss, conflict, trauma and transition. I am passionate about supporting folks identifying as neurodiverse (eg. autistic, AuDH, diagnosed with ADHD, etc ). Clients I support often struggle with the impact of stories about who they "should be", questioning, "Do I matter?" or shedding pieces of themselves to create a sense of belonging. Understanding our stories is one of the bravest things we can do. Together we can explore yours, identify your values and strengths, and pursue healing and growth.
I am a trauma-informed provider who supports individuals and couples navigating grief/ loss, conflict, trauma and transition. I am passionate about supporting folks identifying as neurodiverse (eg. autistic, AuDH, diagnosed with ADHD, etc ). Clients I support often struggle with the impact of stories about who they "should be", questioning, "Do I matter?" or shedding pieces of themselves to create a sense of belonging. Understanding our stories is one of the bravest things we can do. Together we can explore yours, identify your values and strengths, and pursue healing and growth.
(404) 531-7403 View (404) 531-7403
Photo of Anna Kirsten Young, MA, Pre-Licensed Professional
Anna Kirsten Young
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30315
Are you are going through a major life transition, looking to develop your self-awareness and self-esteem, or seeking tools to cope with depression and anxiety? I work with clients who have experienced trauma, panic attacks, grief, loss, and interpersonal/relationship/communication issues. I work to develop your coping strategies and provide you with the tools you need to get you on the path to healing and being the best version of yourself. I also work with couples looking to deepen or repair connection, resolve conflict, strengthen communication, and build secure attachment skills.
Are you are going through a major life transition, looking to develop your self-awareness and self-esteem, or seeking tools to cope with depression and anxiety? I work with clients who have experienced trauma, panic attacks, grief, loss, and interpersonal/relationship/communication issues. I work to develop your coping strategies and provide you with the tools you need to get you on the path to healing and being the best version of yourself. I also work with couples looking to deepen or repair connection, resolve conflict, strengthen communication, and build secure attachment skills.
(404) 962-8726 View (404) 962-8726
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Dr. Michelle Shlafman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Do you ever feel like everyone else is moving forward while you're stuck? Maybe you’re caught in overthinking or feeling disconnected from your body. Anxiety or sadness may have drained your energy, leaving you too exhausted for what truly matters. I help clients break free from emotional pain, grief, and distress to rediscover joy. Using a holistic approach that blends mind, body, and soul techniques, I guide you toward healing from the inside out. If an overactive mind or sensitive nervous system is holding you back, I’m here to help you reclaim a fulfilling life.
Do you ever feel like everyone else is moving forward while you're stuck? Maybe you’re caught in overthinking or feeling disconnected from your body. Anxiety or sadness may have drained your energy, leaving you too exhausted for what truly matters. I help clients break free from emotional pain, grief, and distress to rediscover joy. Using a holistic approach that blends mind, body, and soul techniques, I guide you toward healing from the inside out. If an overactive mind or sensitive nervous system is holding you back, I’m here to help you reclaim a fulfilling life.
(678) 916-9878 View (678) 916-9878
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Katie Huber-Rhoades
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30315
Waitlist for new clients
Hi. I'm Katie. My ultimate goal is to help people lead a more satisfying, compassionate, and authentic existence. My clients are folks who embrace their humanness and gather the courage to work through the root cause of their pain and recognize how it is showing up in the present moment. I work with adult individuals struggling with anxiety, systemic issues, religious trauma, sexual abuse and associated trauma, grief and loss. I also work with LGBTQIA+ teens (16+) who are struggling with identity, sexual orientation, and the stress of being a queer kid in the world we live in.
Hi. I'm Katie. My ultimate goal is to help people lead a more satisfying, compassionate, and authentic existence. My clients are folks who embrace their humanness and gather the courage to work through the root cause of their pain and recognize how it is showing up in the present moment. I work with adult individuals struggling with anxiety, systemic issues, religious trauma, sexual abuse and associated trauma, grief and loss. I also work with LGBTQIA+ teens (16+) who are struggling with identity, sexual orientation, and the stress of being a queer kid in the world we live in.
(470) 748-9649 View (470) 748-9649
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Stephanie Levi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30317
stephanie believes that all people are of equal worth and dignity. she offers a non-judgemental listening ear to support you in whatever has brought you to therapy today. whether it’s looking to build your own sense of self, manage anxiety, processing trauma, dealing with relational dynamics, parenting, or something else altogether, she invites you to safely face whatever might be bringing you grief or shame.
stephanie believes that all people are of equal worth and dignity. she offers a non-judgemental listening ear to support you in whatever has brought you to therapy today. whether it’s looking to build your own sense of self, manage anxiety, processing trauma, dealing with relational dynamics, parenting, or something else altogether, she invites you to safely face whatever might be bringing you grief or shame.
(404) 882-1354 View (404) 882-1354
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Paige Kimble
LAPC
Verified Verified
Savannah, GA 31401
You’ve likely arrived here because you’ve been in a dark place. Perhaps you’re tired of carrying around the burden of your trauma, grief or depression. Maybe you’re feeling disconnected from yourself or your loved ones. You don’t have to stay stuck in your old patterns and you don’t have to heal alone. I work with adults, teens, and children and use my warmth and humor to create a space in which you feel heard and prepared to grow. I consider therapy to be a process that is intertwined with social justice and therefore take care in creating a space that can safely house all my clients’ intersecting identities.
You’ve likely arrived here because you’ve been in a dark place. Perhaps you’re tired of carrying around the burden of your trauma, grief or depression. Maybe you’re feeling disconnected from yourself or your loved ones. You don’t have to stay stuck in your old patterns and you don’t have to heal alone. I work with adults, teens, and children and use my warmth and humor to create a space in which you feel heard and prepared to grow. I consider therapy to be a process that is intertwined with social justice and therefore take care in creating a space that can safely house all my clients’ intersecting identities.
(912) 470-4083 View (912) 470-4083
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Mindie M Blackshear
Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501  (Online Only)
Most of my clients present with stress and depression either from grief or issues related to identity. These problems typically affect the way they are moving through the world, their relationships, their life satisfaction, and their understanding of themselves. My clients are typically searching for answers and understanding. They want to be able to live their lives instead of being trapped by trying to survive.
Most of my clients present with stress and depression either from grief or issues related to identity. These problems typically affect the way they are moving through the world, their relationships, their life satisfaction, and their understanding of themselves. My clients are typically searching for answers and understanding. They want to be able to live their lives instead of being trapped by trying to survive.
(470) 684-6695 View (470) 684-6695
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Brianna Ector
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30316  (Online Only)
Throughout my years of practice, I have worked in hospital, community mental health, and college counseling settings as a diagnostician, group, couples, and individual therapist. And during this time I have developed my specialty working with LGBTQIA & POC communities as well as trauma exposed populations and people struggling with grief, identity development, family rejection, sexual dysfunction, commutation difficulties, and relationship difficulties.
Throughout my years of practice, I have worked in hospital, community mental health, and college counseling settings as a diagnostician, group, couples, and individual therapist. And during this time I have developed my specialty working with LGBTQIA & POC communities as well as trauma exposed populations and people struggling with grief, identity development, family rejection, sexual dysfunction, commutation difficulties, and relationship difficulties.
(571) 474-3404 View (571) 474-3404
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Maritza Garza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
If you've been experiencing grief, anxiety, loneliness, anger, and stress, you are not alone. You are seeking immediate, effective results toward a positive resolution surrounding a life issue. You are reading this because you seek clarity and healing with a sense of urgency and have not been able to make satisfactory progress in some aspect of your life.
If you've been experiencing grief, anxiety, loneliness, anger, and stress, you are not alone. You are seeking immediate, effective results toward a positive resolution surrounding a life issue. You are reading this because you seek clarity and healing with a sense of urgency and have not been able to make satisfactory progress in some aspect of your life.
(678) 293-4971 View (678) 293-4971
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Kara Morrissey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Kara Morrissey is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, certified in Brainspotting, and a graduate of The University of Georgia and Florida State University who specializes in working with clients who have received multiple levels of treatment, high risk behavior, clients coping with critical incidents, grief, and substance abuse. Her non-traditional therapeutic work is less about identifying dysfunction and carrying the burden of pathology and more about entering a space that is ripe with support, experiential and working knowledge, as well as collaborative, compassionate, existential work.
Kara Morrissey is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, certified in Brainspotting, and a graduate of The University of Georgia and Florida State University who specializes in working with clients who have received multiple levels of treatment, high risk behavior, clients coping with critical incidents, grief, and substance abuse. Her non-traditional therapeutic work is less about identifying dysfunction and carrying the burden of pathology and more about entering a space that is ripe with support, experiential and working knowledge, as well as collaborative, compassionate, existential work.
(678) 658-3754 View (678) 658-3754
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James D Russell II
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lilburn, GA 30047
Common concerns in therapy include depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief/ loss, trauma, dealing with life transitions, addiction, and fear.
I believe that individuals have the capacity to understand and change the aspects of their lives that are unsatisfying. It is my belief that, oftentimes, individuals move through life operating on assumptions and expectations that may be out of their conscious awareness. Working through this "unfinished business" of one's past paves the way for more satisfying relationships and overall contentment in life. I work with adults, children, and adolescents. I provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy services, as well as psychological assessment.
Common concerns in therapy include depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief/ loss, trauma, dealing with life transitions, addiction, and fear.
I believe that individuals have the capacity to understand and change the aspects of their lives that are unsatisfying. It is my belief that, oftentimes, individuals move through life operating on assumptions and expectations that may be out of their conscious awareness. Working through this "unfinished business" of one's past paves the way for more satisfying relationships and overall contentment in life. I work with adults, children, and adolescents. I provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy services, as well as psychological assessment.
(678) 318-1730 x102 View (678) 318-1730 x102
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Beth Krakow
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I support clients in developing techniques to address overwhelm & anxiety, difficult life transitions and grief.
Do you struggle with feeling anxious and overwhelmed more often than you’d like? Is it affecting your ability to connect in relationships and work effectively? Maybe you feel frazzled and out-of-control, have experienced a significant loss or entered into a life change that feels challenging. Managing relationships, work, and life transitions (including adjustment to college, parenthood, menopause, divorce, etc), particularly in an ever-changing, often overstimulating world, might feel impossible but there are ways to work through these experiences and even use them to your advantage!
I support clients in developing techniques to address overwhelm & anxiety, difficult life transitions and grief.
Do you struggle with feeling anxious and overwhelmed more often than you’d like? Is it affecting your ability to connect in relationships and work effectively? Maybe you feel frazzled and out-of-control, have experienced a significant loss or entered into a life change that feels challenging. Managing relationships, work, and life transitions (including adjustment to college, parenthood, menopause, divorce, etc), particularly in an ever-changing, often overstimulating world, might feel impossible but there are ways to work through these experiences and even use them to your advantage!
(404) 882-7706 View (404) 882-7706
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Hanna Rodgers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030  (Online Only)
I work with individuals experiencing/concerned with: anxiety, grief/ loss/ bereavement, depression, relationship conflict, self-esteem/self-worth concerns, complex medical conditions, trauma survivorship(childhood/sexual & domestic violence/accidents) cancer, difficulty coping, divorce, infertility, LGBTQ, family planning, intimacy, & parenting concerns.
I am a Georgia licensed clinical social worker providing holistic therapy to adults, through individual therapy and group therapy. I practice within a proactive compassionate teamwork based model. If you are ready to jump in, I am right here to jump in with you. This may include homework between sessions and other ways to continue toward your goals in and out of the therapy office. Our connection and team-spiritedness is the foundation of our work together. I promise to always treat you with kindness, compassion, respect, cultural competency and unconditional positive regard.
I work with individuals experiencing/concerned with: anxiety, grief/ loss/ bereavement, depression, relationship conflict, self-esteem/self-worth concerns, complex medical conditions, trauma survivorship(childhood/sexual & domestic violence/accidents) cancer, difficulty coping, divorce, infertility, LGBTQ, family planning, intimacy, & parenting concerns.
I am a Georgia licensed clinical social worker providing holistic therapy to adults, through individual therapy and group therapy. I practice within a proactive compassionate teamwork based model. If you are ready to jump in, I am right here to jump in with you. This may include homework between sessions and other ways to continue toward your goals in and out of the therapy office. Our connection and team-spiritedness is the foundation of our work together. I promise to always treat you with kindness, compassion, respect, cultural competency and unconditional positive regard.
(404) 975-1143 View (404) 975-1143
Photo of Tamara S Ashley, MS, LPC, NCC, RRT-CP, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tamara S Ashley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, RRT-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lilburn, GA 30047
RRT can also provide effective treatment for other concerns including grief, guilt, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias.
Have you been dealing with trauma, PTSD, guilt & shame, panic attacks, anxiety, or phobias? I use a gentle, effective therapy approach that can provide healing without the need to relive the emotional pain of the past. As a trauma specialist, I work with rape survivors, veterans, police and other first responders, and clients with trauma from childhood abuse, domestic violence, traumatic childbirth, car accidents, and other traumatic events.
RRT can also provide effective treatment for other concerns including grief, guilt, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias.
Have you been dealing with trauma, PTSD, guilt & shame, panic attacks, anxiety, or phobias? I use a gentle, effective therapy approach that can provide healing without the need to relive the emotional pain of the past. As a trauma specialist, I work with rape survivors, veterans, police and other first responders, and clients with trauma from childhood abuse, domestic violence, traumatic childbirth, car accidents, and other traumatic events.
(678) 929-1174 View (678) 929-1174
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Marcus Price
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
My specialties: Relationship Issues, Grief/ Loss, Depression, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
We each come to therapy seeking things like change, self-understanding, and symptom relief. In our sessions, you can expect me to take the time to get to know you and create a safe space for us to get to the heart of what is keeping you stuck in your life or relationships. Together, we'll explore your thoughts, feelings, conflicts, and beliefs that may be holding you back. I'll provide practical feedback that you can apply to your daily life, helping you gain clarity and deepen self-awareness while addressing your unique needs.
My specialties: Relationship Issues, Grief/ Loss, Depression, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
We each come to therapy seeking things like change, self-understanding, and symptom relief. In our sessions, you can expect me to take the time to get to know you and create a safe space for us to get to the heart of what is keeping you stuck in your life or relationships. Together, we'll explore your thoughts, feelings, conflicts, and beliefs that may be holding you back. I'll provide practical feedback that you can apply to your daily life, helping you gain clarity and deepen self-awareness while addressing your unique needs.
(678) 347-1162 View (678) 347-1162
Photo of Kay Cooper, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Kay Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30315  (Online Only)
I specialize in dealing with the impact of depression, anxiety, grief and trauma that alters client’s lives. I help individuals, couples and families identify and work through abandonment and early attachment injuries to prevent current and future toxic relationship patterns. I am passionate about practicing a culturally specific and holistic approach to therapy.
I specialize in dealing with the impact of depression, anxiety, grief and trauma that alters client’s lives. I help individuals, couples and families identify and work through abandonment and early attachment injuries to prevent current and future toxic relationship patterns. I am passionate about practicing a culturally specific and holistic approach to therapy.
(678) 916-9773 View (678) 916-9773
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Kylie Jupp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Augusta, GA 30907  (Online Only)
I provide evidence-based interventions to treat anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, loss, trauma, suicidal thoughts, family of origin issues, and life transitions.
Hi there! Thank you for your interest in therapy. Finding a therapist that is a good fit can be overwhelming. Whether you have attended therapy before, or if this is your first time, welcome! This is your dedicated space for receiving support, encouragement, and constructive challenges to help you achieve your goals. I enjoy working with clients who are eager to see change occur in their lives - even if they are unsure about what that might look like. I encourage my clients to show up to each session exactly as they are, and foster an environment where we can collaboratively work towards their personal growth.
I provide evidence-based interventions to treat anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, loss, trauma, suicidal thoughts, family of origin issues, and life transitions.
Hi there! Thank you for your interest in therapy. Finding a therapist that is a good fit can be overwhelming. Whether you have attended therapy before, or if this is your first time, welcome! This is your dedicated space for receiving support, encouragement, and constructive challenges to help you achieve your goals. I enjoy working with clients who are eager to see change occur in their lives - even if they are unsure about what that might look like. I encourage my clients to show up to each session exactly as they are, and foster an environment where we can collaboratively work towards their personal growth.
(706) 807-8167 View (706) 807-8167
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Barbara Anne Thomason
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30308
Relationship issues, sexual abuse and associated trauma, gay and lesbian concerns, and grief and loss continue to be major areas of focus.
Having been trained in a humanistic/holistic model of therapy (Experiential, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Family Systems), I have adhered to what is now called an “integrative” approach to mental health issues. Specifically, when I engage with a client we focus on the interaction of all the dimensions of his or her life, i.e., biological, psychological, social, behavioral, and spiritual. Subsequently, we embark on an exciting journey together to explore a path that leads to a more optimal state of well-being and a greater sense of wholeness.
Relationship issues, sexual abuse and associated trauma, gay and lesbian concerns, and grief and loss continue to be major areas of focus.
Having been trained in a humanistic/holistic model of therapy (Experiential, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Family Systems), I have adhered to what is now called an “integrative” approach to mental health issues. Specifically, when I engage with a client we focus on the interaction of all the dimensions of his or her life, i.e., biological, psychological, social, behavioral, and spiritual. Subsequently, we embark on an exciting journey together to explore a path that leads to a more optimal state of well-being and a greater sense of wholeness.
(678) 710-3380 View (678) 710-3380
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Stacey O'Neil Kitchens
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC, AMS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Covington, GA 30014
I see clients who seek counseling for a broad range of reasons, including: *Relationship and family issues, pre-marital counseling, marital conflicts, intimacy and attachment issues, sexual issues, addiction and codependency concerns, infidelity, divorce recovery, blended families, communication skills, adolescent development, academic problems, family relationships, parenting skills and training. *Growth Counseling: grief and loss, career transitions, interviewing skills, employment issues, professional development, life transitions *Health and Wellness: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress issues, weight issues, eating disorders, trauma and abuse recovery, alcohol and substance abuse recovery, adult children of alcoholic (ACoA) issues
I see clients who seek counseling for a broad range of reasons, including: *Relationship and family issues, pre-marital counseling, marital conflicts, intimacy and attachment issues, sexual issues, addiction and codependency concerns, infidelity, divorce recovery, blended families, communication skills, adolescent development, academic problems, family relationships, parenting skills and training. *Growth Counseling: grief and loss, career transitions, interviewing skills, employment issues, professional development, life transitions *Health and Wellness: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress issues, weight issues, eating disorders, trauma and abuse recovery, alcohol and substance abuse recovery, adult children of alcoholic (ACoA) issues
(404) 566-9417 View (404) 566-9417
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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.