Grief Therapists in Ingham County, MI
Jill Gunderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48933 (Online Only)
I offer a compassionate, flexible, safe space for people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma or strong feelings of grief over the loss of a loved one. My goal is to help you stop feeling overwhelmed and start guiding you to where things feel manageable again. I take great joy in providing you a place to feel the difficult things you need to feel, explore your thoughts, feelings, goals and really accept you for who you are and where you are in your current life circumstances.
I offer a compassionate, flexible, safe space for people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma or strong feelings of grief over the loss of a loved one. My goal is to help you stop feeling overwhelmed and start guiding you to where things feel manageable again. I take great joy in providing you a place to feel the difficult things you need to feel, explore your thoughts, feelings, goals and really accept you for who you are and where you are in your current life circumstances.
Furthermore, my professional experience encompasses hospice care and aiding both individuals and families during periods of mourning.
In today's fast-paced world, making time for our mental health and working through personal challenges can be tiring. But I am here to assist you in taking a breather and offering a helping hand, along with compassion and understanding, to help you accomplish your objectives. My experience spans across all age groups, from adolescents to adults and parents, having supported numerous families through diverse phases of life. My area of expertise is in aiding adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety and depression.
Furthermore, my professional experience encompasses hospice care and aiding both individuals and families during periods of mourning.
In today's fast-paced world, making time for our mental health and working through personal challenges can be tiring. But I am here to assist you in taking a breather and offering a helping hand, along with compassion and understanding, to help you accomplish your objectives. My experience spans across all age groups, from adolescents to adults and parents, having supported numerous families through diverse phases of life. My area of expertise is in aiding adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety and depression.
Stacy A Piper-Harris
Counselor, MA, LPC, CSOTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48912
Waitlist for new clients
Stacy is a Licensed Professional Counselor that completed her Undergraduate studies at Siena Heights University with her Bachelor of Arts in Community Services. It was then that she started volunteering her time during her practicum at Ele's Place, a Bereavement Center for children, and started specializing in grief and loss work. Stacy went on to attain her Master of Arts in Counseling in 2009 from Spring Arbor University. She completed her internship at Carefree Medical in Lansing and Mason, MI. Stacy has continued on at Spring Arbor University as a Program Supervisor at the Lansing Site overseeing their Internship Cohort.
Stacy is a Licensed Professional Counselor that completed her Undergraduate studies at Siena Heights University with her Bachelor of Arts in Community Services. It was then that she started volunteering her time during her practicum at Ele's Place, a Bereavement Center for children, and started specializing in grief and loss work. Stacy went on to attain her Master of Arts in Counseling in 2009 from Spring Arbor University. She completed her internship at Carefree Medical in Lansing and Mason, MI. Stacy has continued on at Spring Arbor University as a Program Supervisor at the Lansing Site overseeing their Internship Cohort.
Her therapeutic approach is patient centered with a strength and asset-based approach; helping individuals work through issues such as depression, major life changes, relationship challenges, medical and mental health challenges, grief and loss, bariatric evaluation, and anxiety.
Dinah Weststrate LMSW, fully licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience. Earning a bachelors in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University and a masters in Social Work from Michigan State University. Dinah has experience working primarily with adults and some family systems, with chronic mental illness, depression, brain injury, chronic medical conditions, and major life changes.
Her therapeutic approach is patient centered with a strength and asset-based approach; helping individuals work through issues such as depression, major life changes, relationship challenges, medical and mental health challenges, grief and loss, bariatric evaluation, and anxiety.
Dinah Weststrate LMSW, fully licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience. Earning a bachelors in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University and a masters in Social Work from Michigan State University. Dinah has experience working primarily with adults and some family systems, with chronic mental illness, depression, brain injury, chronic medical conditions, and major life changes.
Whether dealing with the effects of trauma, a loss, struggling with anxiety or depression, or coping with a life transition, it can help to explore concerns in a safe and supportive environment. I believe that a therapist’s role is to be a listening ear, provide feedback, offer support, and provide resources as clients explore their concerns, identify solutions, and develop plans of action that best fit their chosen life journeys.
Whether dealing with the effects of trauma, a loss, struggling with anxiety or depression, or coping with a life transition, it can help to explore concerns in a safe and supportive environment. I believe that a therapist’s role is to be a listening ear, provide feedback, offer support, and provide resources as clients explore their concerns, identify solutions, and develop plans of action that best fit their chosen life journeys.
My specializations include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, chronic illness and other disabilities, personality disorders, geriatric challenges, grief and loss, and substance use disorders.
When individuals are struggling with their mental health, substance use, or other life stresses they might not always know where to go for help. My job as a therapist is to provide you with a safe space where you can separate these ongoing challenges, feel less overwhelmed, and take control of your life. We will focus on setting realistic therapeutic goals, empowerment, and not letting these challenges define who you are as a person. By working together, we can achieve stabilization to envision how you want your life to be.
My specializations include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, chronic illness and other disabilities, personality disorders, geriatric challenges, grief and loss, and substance use disorders.
When individuals are struggling with their mental health, substance use, or other life stresses they might not always know where to go for help. My job as a therapist is to provide you with a safe space where you can separate these ongoing challenges, feel less overwhelmed, and take control of your life. We will focus on setting realistic therapeutic goals, empowerment, and not letting these challenges define who you are as a person. By working together, we can achieve stabilization to envision how you want your life to be.
Amy Burton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
My specialties include work with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, exploring life transitions, the mind/body connection, relationship issues and working with people to build skills around mindfulness and balanced living.
I have worked in the Mental Health field for over 15 years on a full and part-time basis. I am passionate about working with people to discover, build and strengthen skills to create a healthy mind and healthy relationships. Life can present opportunities for personal growth that often feel painful or confusing. I believe in providing a compassionate, hopeful, informed objective position to support you as you work through life stress, trauma or personal challenges.
My specialties include work with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, exploring life transitions, the mind/body connection, relationship issues and working with people to build skills around mindfulness and balanced living.
I have worked in the Mental Health field for over 15 years on a full and part-time basis. I am passionate about working with people to discover, build and strengthen skills to create a healthy mind and healthy relationships. Life can present opportunities for personal growth that often feel painful or confusing. I believe in providing a compassionate, hopeful, informed objective position to support you as you work through life stress, trauma or personal challenges.
Everyone has the ability to learn, grow, and heal just like you. Therapy can be a guiding force throughout your journey. To help you understand and process all of life’s neverending changes. Changes that can manifest into intrusive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lead to negative and self-destructive patterns. Patterns that can cause difficulty and disruption in different areas of your life. Potentially leading to unmanaged symptoms of anxiety, depressions, trauma, and grief. Therapy can be difficult, but every individual and family possess the ability to learn, grow, and heal
Everyone has the ability to learn, grow, and heal just like you. Therapy can be a guiding force throughout your journey. To help you understand and process all of life’s neverending changes. Changes that can manifest into intrusive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lead to negative and self-destructive patterns. Patterns that can cause difficulty and disruption in different areas of your life. Potentially leading to unmanaged symptoms of anxiety, depressions, trauma, and grief. Therapy can be difficult, but every individual and family possess the ability to learn, grow, and heal
I have gained valuable experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing various issues such as; anxiety, , grief, depression, trauma, identity issues, self-esteem issues, stress management, mindfulness and mood issues.
Therapy should be a safe space for people to emote and talk freely. That is what I strive to do in each of my sessions. I try my best to establish and progress toward client goals with them in a collaborative manner.
I have gained valuable experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing various issues such as; anxiety, , grief, depression, trauma, identity issues, self-esteem issues, stress management, mindfulness and mood issues.
Therapy should be a safe space for people to emote and talk freely. That is what I strive to do in each of my sessions. I try my best to establish and progress toward client goals with them in a collaborative manner.
Jerilyn Marie Davis Robison
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, MSW, EMDR II
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
For 45 years, I have specialized in treating undiagnosed or untreated trauma, loss, grief, chronic illness, addictions and gender and or sexual fluidity. Most clients are externally 'highly functioning' in their day to day life. Their pain is hidden and invisible. I work to gently but directly guide us to discover self created barriers often outside our everyday awareness, to facilitate the process of identifying, acknowledging, grieving and letting go (over and over again!) of those things that interfere with creating a healthier, more contented and meaningful life.
For 45 years, I have specialized in treating undiagnosed or untreated trauma, loss, grief, chronic illness, addictions and gender and or sexual fluidity. Most clients are externally 'highly functioning' in their day to day life. Their pain is hidden and invisible. I work to gently but directly guide us to discover self created barriers often outside our everyday awareness, to facilitate the process of identifying, acknowledging, grieving and letting go (over and over again!) of those things that interfere with creating a healthier, more contented and meaningful life.
I am experienced in working with high schoolers and adults on issues relating to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life adjustments, trauma, and self-esteem.
Life comes at you fast. Sometimes too fast. My name is Chanon Sethabutra and I'd love to help you navigate through times when you would like some help! I truly believe that people are stronger together and that depression, anxiety, grief, and adjustments in life are best tackled as a team. It's my joy to help you develop the skills to weather anything life throws at you.
I am experienced in working with high schoolers and adults on issues relating to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life adjustments, trauma, and self-esteem.
Life comes at you fast. Sometimes too fast. My name is Chanon Sethabutra and I'd love to help you navigate through times when you would like some help! I truly believe that people are stronger together and that depression, anxiety, grief, and adjustments in life are best tackled as a team. It's my joy to help you develop the skills to weather anything life throws at you.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
I've worked for many years with adults and children who've experienced grief and loss issues.
I work with individual or groups of adults or children who seek help with issues of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, health concerns, life transitions, addiction and or co-occurring disorders. My role as a professional counselor is to listen and help each client identify strengths & challenges, set appropriate goals and skill-build to reach them. My training is from a cognitive behavioral framework and my approach is holistic. I assist clients in bringing physical, mental emotional and spiritual understanding and balance to their lives.
I've worked for many years with adults and children who've experienced grief and loss issues.
I work with individual or groups of adults or children who seek help with issues of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, health concerns, life transitions, addiction and or co-occurring disorders. My role as a professional counselor is to listen and help each client identify strengths & challenges, set appropriate goals and skill-build to reach them. My training is from a cognitive behavioral framework and my approach is holistic. I assist clients in bringing physical, mental emotional and spiritual understanding and balance to their lives.
Beth Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
As a strengths-based therapist, I help individuals and families find and use their strengths to work through the many challenges, transitions, and stresses life brings. I have extensive experience in helping people with complicated grief and loss. My training includes a specialization in relational therapy: satisfying relationships are essential to our wellbeing. This includes working with couples, families, parents, adult siblings, and blended families experiencing conflict. I also help adults work through the lingering influence of childhood trauma.
As a strengths-based therapist, I help individuals and families find and use their strengths to work through the many challenges, transitions, and stresses life brings. I have extensive experience in helping people with complicated grief and loss. My training includes a specialization in relational therapy: satisfying relationships are essential to our wellbeing. This includes working with couples, families, parents, adult siblings, and blended families experiencing conflict. I also help adults work through the lingering influence of childhood trauma.
Heather Breimayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with adults on a variety of concerns in order to help increase quality of life. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and you may not know what to do or where to turn. You are not alone. I am here to help. I work with individuals that suffer from depression, anxiety, grief, loss and trauma. I strive to create a safe environment for clients to present and work through their concerns at their own pace. My therapeutic approach is client-centered which allows for me to help guide clients through any issues they may be experiencing.
I am passionate about working with adults on a variety of concerns in order to help increase quality of life. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and you may not know what to do or where to turn. You are not alone. I am here to help. I work with individuals that suffer from depression, anxiety, grief, loss and trauma. I strive to create a safe environment for clients to present and work through their concerns at their own pace. My therapeutic approach is client-centered which allows for me to help guide clients through any issues they may be experiencing.
Helen A Turkovich
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PsyD, DMin
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
I offer comprehensive counseling services and specialize in life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, advocacy, chronic illness, end-of-life, grief, loss, spiritual counseling, self-awareness & self-determination for those affected by unplanned circumstances. I develop and nurture therapeutic alliances with clients as they navigate life-altering decisions, adjustments, and unfamiliar territory to find meaning and purpose. My mission is to provide each client with a specialized, professional, dedicated counseling alliance and advocacy partnership which enables clients to be the author of their own story.
I offer comprehensive counseling services and specialize in life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, advocacy, chronic illness, end-of-life, grief, loss, spiritual counseling, self-awareness & self-determination for those affected by unplanned circumstances. I develop and nurture therapeutic alliances with clients as they navigate life-altering decisions, adjustments, and unfamiliar territory to find meaning and purpose. My mission is to provide each client with a specialized, professional, dedicated counseling alliance and advocacy partnership which enables clients to be the author of their own story.
Coat Of Many Colors Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48910
I have 26 plus years of experience working with grief and loss, stress, depression, anxiety, addictions and major life transitions.
Everyone has at least one problem to solve." The "good news" is the solutions you desire reside in you. My goal is to provide you with a safe and comfortable place to discuss these issues. You will gain new insight and tools to move you beyond limiting beliefs and behaviors that have prevented you from reaching your goals. Get ready to experience inner peace, increased stability, and a new momentum to reach your goals.
I have 26 plus years of experience working with grief and loss, stress, depression, anxiety, addictions and major life transitions.
Everyone has at least one problem to solve." The "good news" is the solutions you desire reside in you. My goal is to provide you with a safe and comfortable place to discuss these issues. You will gain new insight and tools to move you beyond limiting beliefs and behaviors that have prevented you from reaching your goals. Get ready to experience inner peace, increased stability, and a new momentum to reach your goals.
I specialize in helping people work through grief, depression, and anxiety.
Whether you are working through grief, depression, anxiety, or struggling with ADHD or past trauma's, I am here to help you achieve your goals. Life can throw challenges at us at any time, and I am here to help you navigate the worry and stress.
I specialize in helping people work through grief, depression, and anxiety.
Whether you are working through grief, depression, anxiety, or struggling with ADHD or past trauma's, I am here to help you achieve your goals. Life can throw challenges at us at any time, and I am here to help you navigate the worry and stress.
LaFarra Hemphill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48933 (Online Only)
Hello, I am fully licensed clinical social worker. I have the pleasure working with families, children and adults pertaining to grief and loss, depression, anxiety and transition in life.
Hello, I am fully licensed clinical social worker. I have the pleasure working with families, children and adults pertaining to grief and loss, depression, anxiety and transition in life.
Linh Tran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48824 (Online Only)
A therapist who shares your lived experience. I care because I’ve been there. I love working with diverse populations. Like you, I know firsthand what it means to feel different, to navigate the unfamiliar, and the pain of being othered. My lived experience has given me a unique perspective on resilience and adaptability which allows me to help clients understand and care for themselves on a deeper level. I am confident about who and how I can help. I specialize in addressing trauma, grief, anxiety, or relationships. I also have experience with pre-marital counseling, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem, and women’s issues.
A therapist who shares your lived experience. I care because I’ve been there. I love working with diverse populations. Like you, I know firsthand what it means to feel different, to navigate the unfamiliar, and the pain of being othered. My lived experience has given me a unique perspective on resilience and adaptability which allows me to help clients understand and care for themselves on a deeper level. I am confident about who and how I can help. I specialize in addressing trauma, grief, anxiety, or relationships. I also have experience with pre-marital counseling, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem, and women’s issues.
Jeff N Frommeyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48909 (Online Only)
I enjoy treating clients of all ages with a variety of mental health concerns. My special areas of interest include grief & loss, geriatric issues, traumatic brain injury, marital and relationship issues, men's issues, depression, and anxiety. I am a llifelong Christian, though interested in other faiths and open to providing faith-based counseling to individuals of varying faith backgrounds. I value diversity and am interested in counseling persons of varying cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
I enjoy treating clients of all ages with a variety of mental health concerns. My special areas of interest include grief & loss, geriatric issues, traumatic brain injury, marital and relationship issues, men's issues, depression, and anxiety. I am a llifelong Christian, though interested in other faiths and open to providing faith-based counseling to individuals of varying faith backgrounds. I value diversity and am interested in counseling persons of varying cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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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.