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Cameron Presson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I have experience working with pre-marital & couples counseling, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family-of-origin, spiritual concerns, self-esteem, career, & loneliness.
Life does the best it can to squeeze out every ounce of resilience we have in us. What do you do when you’ve come to the end of yourself? We aren’t wired to face the hurt, fear, and loneliness of life alone.
I have experience working with pre-marital & couples counseling, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family-of-origin, spiritual concerns, self-esteem, career, & loneliness.
Life does the best it can to squeeze out every ounce of resilience we have in us. What do you do when you’ve come to the end of yourself? We aren’t wired to face the hurt, fear, and loneliness of life alone.
(629) 468-2926 View (629) 468-2926
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Ally Doering
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
Hi, my name is Ally Doering and I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Welcome to my page! I am passionate about working with families (who want to learn how to reconnect as a whole family unit), children (ages 4-10), women's issues, relationship conflicts, trauma, young adults (who are dealing with daily stressors, anxiety, OCD tendencies), and individuals who are dealing with grief and loss. After having my own therapy journey in high school, I knew very quickly that I wanted to help others see a positive light at the end of their therapy journey as my therapist did for me.
Hi, my name is Ally Doering and I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Welcome to my page! I am passionate about working with families (who want to learn how to reconnect as a whole family unit), children (ages 4-10), women's issues, relationship conflicts, trauma, young adults (who are dealing with daily stressors, anxiety, OCD tendencies), and individuals who are dealing with grief and loss. After having my own therapy journey in high school, I knew very quickly that I wanted to help others see a positive light at the end of their therapy journey as my therapist did for me.
(629) 356-5738 View (629) 356-5738
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Jodi D Vermaas
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
Specializing in Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, and Life Transitions, she utilizes a combination of social justice, cognitive-behavioral (REBT and ACT), and trauma-informed treatment modalities.
Dr. Jodi Vermaas is a doctoral-level counselor and counselor educator, licensed professional counseling with mental health services designation (for diagnostic services), executive coach, and Krav Maga/self-defense enthusiast. She began her life’s work in ministry with experiences in different parts of the world and is committed to the field of trauma counseling and counselor education as a path to impart positive social change. As a professor, author, executive, and mother of 12 (10 adopted from all over the world), she has significant experience in therapeutic, educational, and advocacy arenas. secure.helloalma.com/providers/jodi
Specializing in Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, and Life Transitions, she utilizes a combination of social justice, cognitive-behavioral (REBT and ACT), and trauma-informed treatment modalities.
Dr. Jodi Vermaas is a doctoral-level counselor and counselor educator, licensed professional counseling with mental health services designation (for diagnostic services), executive coach, and Krav Maga/self-defense enthusiast. She began her life’s work in ministry with experiences in different parts of the world and is committed to the field of trauma counseling and counselor education as a path to impart positive social change. As a professor, author, executive, and mother of 12 (10 adopted from all over the world), she has significant experience in therapeutic, educational, and advocacy arenas. secure.helloalma.com/providers/jodi
(615) 502-4072 View (615) 502-4072
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Marten Fadelle
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT, Temp L, TN 2096
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
Are you making one or more of these statements or asking one or more of these questions? Something needs to change. Something just doesn’t feel right. I hate this. I can’t do this anymore. Now what do I do? What was I thinking? Who am I? Why can’t I just…?! Perhaps it’s another, equally frustrating statement or confusing question? Perhaps you are saying ‘we’ rather than ‘I’? Whatever the context, I want to acknowledge that you are in a hard place and that hard places are part of the human condition. Seeking help is a courageous act! Confusion, fear, anger, sadness, grief – however you are feeling – make sense and I can help.
Are you making one or more of these statements or asking one or more of these questions? Something needs to change. Something just doesn’t feel right. I hate this. I can’t do this anymore. Now what do I do? What was I thinking? Who am I? Why can’t I just…?! Perhaps it’s another, equally frustrating statement or confusing question? Perhaps you are saying ‘we’ rather than ‘I’? Whatever the context, I want to acknowledge that you are in a hard place and that hard places are part of the human condition. Seeking help is a courageous act! Confusion, fear, anger, sadness, grief – however you are feeling – make sense and I can help.
(629) 205-0567 View (629) 205-0567
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Glynn Griggs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
I have been a certified grief therapist since 2003, and I have companioned individuals & families as they journey through their landscape of loss, whether it is the death of a loved one, a debilitating injury, a divorce, a terminal illness or any other type of significant personal loss.
As an artist, I understand the life-long vitality of artistic growth, & the importance of creativity to one’s perception of the world. As a professional counselor, I treat issues unique to artists, performers and other creative individuals. I encourage my clients to work with the highs/lows of the creative process, integrate them, and channel them appropriately through their art. Let’s explore ways to balance intense periods of creative work with healthy self-care and self-compassion. See more on my website on ways I can support you on your artist’s journey.
I have been a certified grief therapist since 2003, and I have companioned individuals & families as they journey through their landscape of loss, whether it is the death of a loved one, a debilitating injury, a divorce, a terminal illness or any other type of significant personal loss.
As an artist, I understand the life-long vitality of artistic growth, & the importance of creativity to one’s perception of the world. As a professional counselor, I treat issues unique to artists, performers and other creative individuals. I encourage my clients to work with the highs/lows of the creative process, integrate them, and channel them appropriately through their art. Let’s explore ways to balance intense periods of creative work with healthy self-care and self-compassion. See more on my website on ways I can support you on your artist’s journey.
(615) 560-7143 View (615) 560-7143
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Kay Collake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
Common areas of practice include anxiety and depression management, women's issues, support with chronic illness, minority stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and grief/loss.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with the competing priorities of daily life? Stuck in unhealthy patterns such as overuse of alcohol, procrastination, or emotional eating? Are your days spent battling perfectionism and negative self-talk? Would you like to be more active socially but struggle with anxiety or feelings of low self-worth? Hi. I’m Kay. Congratulations on taking the first step toward living your best life! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy, assessment, and referral services to adults, children, and families.
Common areas of practice include anxiety and depression management, women's issues, support with chronic illness, minority stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and grief/loss.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with the competing priorities of daily life? Stuck in unhealthy patterns such as overuse of alcohol, procrastination, or emotional eating? Are your days spent battling perfectionism and negative self-talk? Would you like to be more active socially but struggle with anxiety or feelings of low self-worth? Hi. I’m Kay. Congratulations on taking the first step toward living your best life! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy, assessment, and referral services to adults, children, and families.
(615) 392-6827 View (615) 392-6827
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Rich Gorman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, LPC, MHSP, (temp)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I work with adult individuals and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, religious trauma and/or adverse religious experiences, cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as people working through life transitions such as divorce, job loss or retirement. I also work with artists who are working through creative blocks to reconnect with their creative soul. I specialize in working with couples who feel they have lost love and connection as well as couples who have experienced infidelity. I help these adult individuals and couples find their way along the path of growth, freedom, healing and restoration.
I work with adult individuals and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, religious trauma and/or adverse religious experiences, cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as people working through life transitions such as divorce, job loss or retirement. I also work with artists who are working through creative blocks to reconnect with their creative soul. I specialize in working with couples who feel they have lost love and connection as well as couples who have experienced infidelity. I help these adult individuals and couples find their way along the path of growth, freedom, healing and restoration.
(615) 701-6879 View (615) 701-6879
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Kendra K Allen
Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and couples who are seeking guidance with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, infertility and pregnancy loss, parenting issues, eating disorders, and spiritual issues.
The decision to engage yourself in a therapeutic relationship is a courageous choice that can yield rewarding and profound insights and changes in your life. I find it a great privilege to partner with my clients as we explore and discover the complexities and challenges of their unique story. Our work will be collaborative as I assist you in finding wholeness, balance, a greater acceptance of yourself and relational and spiritual health. My goal is to listen well and offer a respectful, empathic, and honest environment to help you grow, heal and rediscover your truest, most congruent self.
I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and couples who are seeking guidance with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, infertility and pregnancy loss, parenting issues, eating disorders, and spiritual issues.
The decision to engage yourself in a therapeutic relationship is a courageous choice that can yield rewarding and profound insights and changes in your life. I find it a great privilege to partner with my clients as we explore and discover the complexities and challenges of their unique story. Our work will be collaborative as I assist you in finding wholeness, balance, a greater acceptance of yourself and relational and spiritual health. My goal is to listen well and offer a respectful, empathic, and honest environment to help you grow, heal and rediscover your truest, most congruent self.
(615) 465-0490 View (615) 465-0490
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Susan Hammonds-White
Counselor, EdD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Waitlist for new clients
I have the privilege of helping my clients heal broken hearts. Whether your heart is broken due to a relationship breakup, death of a loved one, or because of circumstances in your life that stand in the way of your having what you desire, counseling can help. I am an experienced and warm therapist with a strong commitment to helping you find the life that you want. Whether you are dealing with codependency, addictions to substances or behaviors, or stress after stress that just becomes overwhelming, counseling can help.
I have the privilege of helping my clients heal broken hearts. Whether your heart is broken due to a relationship breakup, death of a loved one, or because of circumstances in your life that stand in the way of your having what you desire, counseling can help. I am an experienced and warm therapist with a strong commitment to helping you find the life that you want. Whether you are dealing with codependency, addictions to substances or behaviors, or stress after stress that just becomes overwhelming, counseling can help.
(615) 656-7415 View (615) 656-7415
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Cara Lindell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Grief and heartbreak are part of life, but right now, you might be feeling like it's all too much to bear. You don't have to figure it all out on your own. I can help. Perhaps you or someone close to you is coping with a terminal illness or you're struggling after a loved one's death. Maybe you are experiencing another heartbreak, perhaps caused by a relationship or a trauma. Or, maybe you are struggling to find ways to love and accept yourself in a world that makes you feel less than.
Grief and heartbreak are part of life, but right now, you might be feeling like it's all too much to bear. You don't have to figure it all out on your own. I can help. Perhaps you or someone close to you is coping with a terminal illness or you're struggling after a loved one's death. Maybe you are experiencing another heartbreak, perhaps caused by a relationship or a trauma. Or, maybe you are struggling to find ways to love and accept yourself in a world that makes you feel less than.
(615) 538-0955 View (615) 538-0955
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Harrison H Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
My goal is to create a safe environment for people to heal - emotionally, behaviorally and spiritually - so that they can integrate real change in their lives. I enjoy counseling families, couples and individuals of all ages - children, adolescents and adults. My main focus areas are family and marital conflict, rebuilding emotional and spiritual intimacy in relationships, divorce recovery, all kinds of addiction recovery, codependency in relationships,depression, anxiety, grief and loss, premarital counseling, emotional healing from family of origin, communication skills and parenting skills.
My goal is to create a safe environment for people to heal - emotionally, behaviorally and spiritually - so that they can integrate real change in their lives. I enjoy counseling families, couples and individuals of all ages - children, adolescents and adults. My main focus areas are family and marital conflict, rebuilding emotional and spiritual intimacy in relationships, divorce recovery, all kinds of addiction recovery, codependency in relationships,depression, anxiety, grief and loss, premarital counseling, emotional healing from family of origin, communication skills and parenting skills.
(615) 601-2586 View (615) 601-2586
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Anita H Pringle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37024
My passion is to journey with individuals who struggle in life - whether life-long or due to a recent situation. I work with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, sex addiction, faith issues, addiction and other mental health issues. My goal is to journey toward health and wholeness in one's life.
My passion is to journey with individuals who struggle in life - whether life-long or due to a recent situation. I work with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, sex addiction, faith issues, addiction and other mental health issues. My goal is to journey toward health and wholeness in one's life.
(615) 206-3783 View (615) 206-3783
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Erin Taylor Cabe
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy at any point in time. We can experience both immense joy and deep grief, pain, and trauma. Sometimes the latter overwhelms our ability to see the joy in our life or makes us feel like we are not living as we were meant to. If you keep feeling stuck no matter what you've tried to do on your own or in other therapies, that normally means there is hurt that has not been processed yet. Enter me, I'm not like a regular therapist; I'm a cool therapist. (I'm actually not cool, but I think I can be fun even when therapy isn't always the most fun). I want to help you feel unstuck.
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy at any point in time. We can experience both immense joy and deep grief, pain, and trauma. Sometimes the latter overwhelms our ability to see the joy in our life or makes us feel like we are not living as we were meant to. If you keep feeling stuck no matter what you've tried to do on your own or in other therapies, that normally means there is hurt that has not been processed yet. Enter me, I'm not like a regular therapist; I'm a cool therapist. (I'm actually not cool, but I think I can be fun even when therapy isn't always the most fun). I want to help you feel unstuck.
(615) 588-2193 View (615) 588-2193
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Samantha Jervey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
From personal experience, I know that finding the right therapist can take time and energy - two things that often feel far away when you're navigating overwhelming burnout, grief, and/or life changes. Or perhaps asking for help feels incredibly foreign and you're the one who's used to having it together... though that's a testament to your strength, I'm here to tell you that you don't have to shoulder that burden alone. It is my hope that the therapeutic relationship can serve as a place where your body, mind, and spirit can rest, reattune, and find renewed strength for the journey ahead.
From personal experience, I know that finding the right therapist can take time and energy - two things that often feel far away when you're navigating overwhelming burnout, grief, and/or life changes. Or perhaps asking for help feels incredibly foreign and you're the one who's used to having it together... though that's a testament to your strength, I'm here to tell you that you don't have to shoulder that burden alone. It is my hope that the therapeutic relationship can serve as a place where your body, mind, and spirit can rest, reattune, and find renewed strength for the journey ahead.
(615) 703-5837 View (615) 703-5837
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Emily Guest
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Hi, I’m Emily! I’m a middle Tennessee native, passionate about helping others. My specialty is with teen girls dealing with anxiety, grief, and OCD, I have experience with children (male and female) ages 6-12, teen girls, adult women ages 18-50, and premarital couples. I have worked with anxiety, depression, grief, adoption, divorce, self-harm, eating disorders, addiction and behavioral issues. I am certified in the Prepare Enrich couples therapy model.
Hi, I’m Emily! I’m a middle Tennessee native, passionate about helping others. My specialty is with teen girls dealing with anxiety, grief, and OCD, I have experience with children (male and female) ages 6-12, teen girls, adult women ages 18-50, and premarital couples. I have worked with anxiety, depression, grief, adoption, divorce, self-harm, eating disorders, addiction and behavioral issues. I am certified in the Prepare Enrich couples therapy model.
(615) 558-5262 View (615) 558-5262
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Kyra Rane Weyenberg
Pre-Licensed Professional, TLMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Life feels burdensome. You struggle to keep up with its demands and changes, and often feel overwhelmed. Your relationships feel distressing and distant, and you’re not sure how to make this work anymore. You've experienced loss, and the pain is challenging to manage. It’s an endless cycle leaving you feeling stuck and alone. You want the joy to return, the chaos to quiet, and the darkness to lift. I believe there’s a way through pain and heartache. Let’s uncover hope and healing together.
Life feels burdensome. You struggle to keep up with its demands and changes, and often feel overwhelmed. Your relationships feel distressing and distant, and you’re not sure how to make this work anymore. You've experienced loss, and the pain is challenging to manage. It’s an endless cycle leaving you feeling stuck and alone. You want the joy to return, the chaos to quiet, and the darkness to lift. I believe there’s a way through pain and heartache. Let’s uncover hope and healing together.
(615) 558-8548 View (615) 558-8548
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Doug Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I work with clients wanting to heal from all kinds of painful experiences and challenges in their lives. Often what brings someone into therapy, their current struggles, are symptoms of an underlying unresolved experience which has thrown life out of balance. Anxiety and depression, for example, frequently are a pattern of being stuck in a state of imbalance, following a significant loss, heartbreak or trauma. The goal of therapy is to restore the natural integrity and balance within clients, empowering them to lead creative and fulfilling lives.
I work with clients wanting to heal from all kinds of painful experiences and challenges in their lives. Often what brings someone into therapy, their current struggles, are symptoms of an underlying unresolved experience which has thrown life out of balance. Anxiety and depression, for example, frequently are a pattern of being stuck in a state of imbalance, following a significant loss, heartbreak or trauma. The goal of therapy is to restore the natural integrity and balance within clients, empowering them to lead creative and fulfilling lives.
(615) 560-7675 View (615) 560-7675
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Counseling By Camryn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I especially love working with young adults as they move through transition, loss, and positive change.
Welcome to Counseling by Camryn! I am passionate about helping others make sense of their experiences, decisions, and who they are becoming. Sometimes the unexpected happens and can knock us down. It's important to work through these events instead of pushing them down under. They always have a way of resurfacing in the least helpful ways and at the most inconvenient times. Together, we can sort these buried items and find a place where they can be seen, but not interfere with the path that leads us to where we desire to be.
I especially love working with young adults as they move through transition, loss, and positive change.
Welcome to Counseling by Camryn! I am passionate about helping others make sense of their experiences, decisions, and who they are becoming. Sometimes the unexpected happens and can knock us down. It's important to work through these events instead of pushing them down under. They always have a way of resurfacing in the least helpful ways and at the most inconvenient times. Together, we can sort these buried items and find a place where they can be seen, but not interfere with the path that leads us to where we desire to be.
(615) 813-2072 View (615) 813-2072
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Romney Snyder-Croft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, TN-LCSW, IL-LCSW, LA-LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, work/achievement inhibitions, parenting prob developmental issues).
Currently, I am doing all services via HIPPA Secure Tele-health for Tennessee, Illinois and Louisana. I currently and excepting new clients. I work with children/adolescents, adults and families. I have helped clients understand and work through their life challenges. I will try to help individuals and families to have emotional insight into their work, personal and family issues.
, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, work/achievement inhibitions, parenting prob developmental issues).
Currently, I am doing all services via HIPPA Secure Tele-health for Tennessee, Illinois and Louisana. I currently and excepting new clients. I work with children/adolescents, adults and families. I have helped clients understand and work through their life challenges. I will try to help individuals and families to have emotional insight into their work, personal and family issues.
(615) 654-6759 View (615) 654-6759
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Music Therapy Nashville
MD, MT-BC, NMT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
I specialize in helping people who are working through trauma and PTSD, as well as those struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, unhealthy relationship patterns, self-esteem and confidence issues, existential crises, life transitions, and new or chronic medical diagnoses.
I offer clients wellness services, mental health therapy, and medical and neurological rehabilitation services that use traditional talk therapy as well as music and the creative arts as treatment tools. My goal is to help you, or your child, develop the skills and abilities to feel your best physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sessions may include education around the role of trauma, past experience, and neurochemistry in how we feel and act now, mindfulness exercises, relaxation practices, creativity-based activities, and the development of individualized plans to help practice healthier thought and behavior patterns.
I specialize in helping people who are working through trauma and PTSD, as well as those struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, unhealthy relationship patterns, self-esteem and confidence issues, existential crises, life transitions, and new or chronic medical diagnoses.
I offer clients wellness services, mental health therapy, and medical and neurological rehabilitation services that use traditional talk therapy as well as music and the creative arts as treatment tools. My goal is to help you, or your child, develop the skills and abilities to feel your best physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sessions may include education around the role of trauma, past experience, and neurochemistry in how we feel and act now, mindfulness exercises, relaxation practices, creativity-based activities, and the development of individualized plans to help practice healthier thought and behavior patterns.
(629) 205-6433 View (629) 205-6433
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.