Grief Therapists in Austin, TX
I specialize in anxiety, grief & loss, and low self esteem.
I help individuals that want to change but can't seem to get there on their own. Whether it’s surges of weekly anxiety, the crushing weight of loss, or an inability to feel good about ourselves achieving all we set out to do, my clients have hit a wall and their coping skills just aren’t working anymore.
I specialize in anxiety, grief & loss, and low self esteem.
I help individuals that want to change but can't seem to get there on their own. Whether it’s surges of weekly anxiety, the crushing weight of loss, or an inability to feel good about ourselves achieving all we set out to do, my clients have hit a wall and their coping skills just aren’t working anymore.
Blue Note Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703
Specialty areas include: Anxiety or depression, grief & loss, complicated or anticipatory grief, big life changes, relationship difficulties, medical trauma, teens, children, & families, trauma, attachment wounds, questions about meaning & purpose.
Blue Note Psychotherapy is Austin’s premier counseling center for teens and adults navigating cancer & medical diagnoses, grief & loss, and significant life transitions. Our approach to therapy is grounded in respect for your experience, deep expertise in the issues we support, and a belief that there is no single way to journey through this—it comes down to what is right and true and authentic for you. Our team of highly trained and specialized therapists is committed to meeting you right where you are today and supporting you as an active, engaged, and reliable companion on your path forward.
Specialty areas include: Anxiety or depression, grief & loss, complicated or anticipatory grief, big life changes, relationship difficulties, medical trauma, teens, children, & families, trauma, attachment wounds, questions about meaning & purpose.
Blue Note Psychotherapy is Austin’s premier counseling center for teens and adults navigating cancer & medical diagnoses, grief & loss, and significant life transitions. Our approach to therapy is grounded in respect for your experience, deep expertise in the issues we support, and a belief that there is no single way to journey through this—it comes down to what is right and true and authentic for you. Our team of highly trained and specialized therapists is committed to meeting you right where you are today and supporting you as an active, engaged, and reliable companion on your path forward.
I specialize in supporting teens & young adults experiencing complicated grief, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
Have you experienced a loss that has left you grieving more than just the loss itself? You might be grieving a person you thought you knew or a future you always imagined. Grief might feel numb—staying as busy as possible to avoid confronting the pain. Or it might feel crushing—like you can’t do anything without being reminded of what you’ve lost. Maybe you’re a young adult who’s trying to figure out who you actually want to be in life. You’re noticing patterns in your relationships that leave you feeling like something is wrong with you. You’re wondering what’s missing, and you want to get to the bottom of it.
I specialize in supporting teens & young adults experiencing complicated grief, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
Have you experienced a loss that has left you grieving more than just the loss itself? You might be grieving a person you thought you knew or a future you always imagined. Grief might feel numb—staying as busy as possible to avoid confronting the pain. Or it might feel crushing—like you can’t do anything without being reminded of what you’ve lost. Maybe you’re a young adult who’s trying to figure out who you actually want to be in life. You’re noticing patterns in your relationships that leave you feeling like something is wrong with you. You’re wondering what’s missing, and you want to get to the bottom of it.
Dr. Jon Kent Reid
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MBC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78705 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience with grief and bereavement, as well as spirituality, religious abuse, sexuality, depression, anxiety, and especially what are known as Adjustment Disorders which is when people are struggling to cope with changes in their life.
Hi, my name is Jon Reid. If you're ready to make some changes in your life, or figure out what is holding you back, I'm happy to accompany you on the journey. I’m a native Texan and received my license as a Professional Counselor in 1988; as well as the National Certified Counselor credential. My career has been a mix of teaching Psychology and Counseling and providing counseling in various settings. My PhD is from Texas Woman’s University; and yes, they do allow men as students. I received a Master's degree in Religious Education and a Master's degree in Buddhist Counseling. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I have extensive experience with grief and bereavement, as well as spirituality, religious abuse, sexuality, depression, anxiety, and especially what are known as Adjustment Disorders which is when people are struggling to cope with changes in their life.
Hi, my name is Jon Reid. If you're ready to make some changes in your life, or figure out what is holding you back, I'm happy to accompany you on the journey. I’m a native Texan and received my license as a Professional Counselor in 1988; as well as the National Certified Counselor credential. My career has been a mix of teaching Psychology and Counseling and providing counseling in various settings. My PhD is from Texas Woman’s University; and yes, they do allow men as students. I received a Master's degree in Religious Education and a Master's degree in Buddhist Counseling. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
Jason Sugg
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I’ll provide you with the guidance and support to let your grief unfold organically rather than fighting against it.
Overnight, everything changed. One moment, your wife was there; the next, she wasn’t. You’re struggling to even wrap your mind around it. This immense grief has permeated every aspect of your life. You can’t sleep, food has lost its taste, and all the color in your world has turned to a muted shade of gray. The future used to be a source of hope and excitement, but now it just feels unknown and frightening. Everything that once felt solid has become unstable. You’re at the mercy of your raging emotions, and it’s terrifying. You want desperately to find your way out of this storm of grief, but it feels impossible and hopeless.
I’ll provide you with the guidance and support to let your grief unfold organically rather than fighting against it.
Overnight, everything changed. One moment, your wife was there; the next, she wasn’t. You’re struggling to even wrap your mind around it. This immense grief has permeated every aspect of your life. You can’t sleep, food has lost its taste, and all the color in your world has turned to a muted shade of gray. The future used to be a source of hope and excitement, but now it just feels unknown and frightening. Everything that once felt solid has become unstable. You’re at the mercy of your raging emotions, and it’s terrifying. You want desperately to find your way out of this storm of grief, but it feels impossible and hopeless.
I have advanced training and experience in specialized areas including: pregnancy, postpartum issues, fertility concerns and infant loss.
Welcome to my practice! I work with a wide range of client concerns including depression, anxiety, self esteem, life transitions, grief, relationship concerns and identity development. I have specialized training in reproductive psychology on issues including pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, and pregnancy/infant loss. I work to foster a safe and non-judgmental environment where my clients can feel heard and understood. I am sensitive to diversity and treat my clients as individuals based on the uniqueness of their experiences. I believe self-awareness is essential to change and I encourage this process through emotional exploration and behavioral and relational awareness.
I have advanced training and experience in specialized areas including: pregnancy, postpartum issues, fertility concerns and infant loss.
Welcome to my practice! I work with a wide range of client concerns including depression, anxiety, self esteem, life transitions, grief, relationship concerns and identity development. I have specialized training in reproductive psychology on issues including pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, and pregnancy/infant loss. I work to foster a safe and non-judgmental environment where my clients can feel heard and understood. I am sensitive to diversity and treat my clients as individuals based on the uniqueness of their experiences. I believe self-awareness is essential to change and I encourage this process through emotional exploration and behavioral and relational awareness.
Abby Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756 (Online Only)
You're finding yourself at a crossroads and you've come to the right place. You envision one day feeling acceptance and liberation from the experiences that currently feel burdensome. You're ready to come home to yourself and but not sure how. What would it be like to no longer navigate these hardships alone, but with someone knowledgeable, affirming, and nurturing? Maybe you are navigating grief or relationship difficulties. You are discovering your identity and exploring sexuality or gender. You're suffering from body image distress wondering if there's a way forward or if you'll always feel discontent with your body.
You're finding yourself at a crossroads and you've come to the right place. You envision one day feeling acceptance and liberation from the experiences that currently feel burdensome. You're ready to come home to yourself and but not sure how. What would it be like to no longer navigate these hardships alone, but with someone knowledgeable, affirming, and nurturing? Maybe you are navigating grief or relationship difficulties. You are discovering your identity and exploring sexuality or gender. You're suffering from body image distress wondering if there's a way forward or if you'll always feel discontent with your body.
Raquel Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, CSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
I specialize in grief, complex PTSD, sexual trauma, family of origin dynamics, children and adolescents, mood disorders, recovery from emotional abuse/neglect, sex & intimacy issues.
Experiencing grief, trauma, or relationship challenges can hinder our ability to feel calm and clear-headed as we navigate our lives. Symptoms like anxiety, depression, reactivity, or codependency may have become familiar, creating obstacles to personal growth. Strained interactions? Feeling out of control? This distress can be overwhelming, discouraging, and utterly exhausting; processing these difficult experiences alone tends to exacerbate the problem. People seek my support to explore their past safely, gain insight, and heal; fostering their unique strengths and increasing their capacity for insight, transformation, and growth.
I specialize in grief, complex PTSD, sexual trauma, family of origin dynamics, children and adolescents, mood disorders, recovery from emotional abuse/neglect, sex & intimacy issues.
Experiencing grief, trauma, or relationship challenges can hinder our ability to feel calm and clear-headed as we navigate our lives. Symptoms like anxiety, depression, reactivity, or codependency may have become familiar, creating obstacles to personal growth. Strained interactions? Feeling out of control? This distress can be overwhelming, discouraging, and utterly exhausting; processing these difficult experiences alone tends to exacerbate the problem. People seek my support to explore their past safely, gain insight, and heal; fostering their unique strengths and increasing their capacity for insight, transformation, and growth.
Lynne Levinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746 (Online Only)
If you are looking for someone to be with you through your grief, or guide you in healing from a traumatic experience, that is what I do.
If you are looking for a grief and trauma specialist, I'm here for you. I work with bereaved adults, and also with those who have experienced loss of health, serious accidents, loss of relationships, job loss and other recent traumatic experiences. I also work with those who have experienced childhood harm or neglect. I offer a compassionate space and specialized therapeutic tools to address the hard stuff.
If you are looking for someone to be with you through your grief, or guide you in healing from a traumatic experience, that is what I do.
If you are looking for a grief and trauma specialist, I'm here for you. I work with bereaved adults, and also with those who have experienced loss of health, serious accidents, loss of relationships, job loss and other recent traumatic experiences. I also work with those who have experienced childhood harm or neglect. I offer a compassionate space and specialized therapeutic tools to address the hard stuff.
Miriam Kuznets
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78757 (Online Only)
My clients work on stress management and on healthy ways to cope with relationship barriers, grief and loss, creative/academic/work challenges, and life transitions. They enjoy a mature and licensed collaborator as they make changes in or learn to live with a difficult situation. They learn and practice skills that illuminate their choices. They identify their strengths and use them in new ways. They see how perceptions and behavior affect well-being. My clients benefit from a well-rounded experienced therapist (in my case, over 30 years), and they describe me as warm, practical, good-humored, respectful, and nonjudgmental.
My clients work on stress management and on healthy ways to cope with relationship barriers, grief and loss, creative/academic/work challenges, and life transitions. They enjoy a mature and licensed collaborator as they make changes in or learn to live with a difficult situation. They learn and practice skills that illuminate their choices. They identify their strengths and use them in new ways. They see how perceptions and behavior affect well-being. My clients benefit from a well-rounded experienced therapist (in my case, over 30 years), and they describe me as warm, practical, good-humored, respectful, and nonjudgmental.
Keith E Hampton
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78723
Areas of focus may include depression, anxiety, dealing with change, substance use recovery, career shifts and searches, spiritual or existential concerns, conflict resolution, relationships, identity, grief, and more.
My goal as a counselor is to offer a safe space for you to be heard, understood, and respected. In addition to counseling and psychotherapy, I have a background in education and performing arts. I enjoy approaching your unique situation in a creative way, in order to help you to meet your goals while gaining new learning and understanding.
Areas of focus may include depression, anxiety, dealing with change, substance use recovery, career shifts and searches, spiritual or existential concerns, conflict resolution, relationships, identity, grief, and more.
My goal as a counselor is to offer a safe space for you to be heard, understood, and respected. In addition to counseling and psychotherapy, I have a background in education and performing arts. I enjoy approaching your unique situation in a creative way, in order to help you to meet your goals while gaining new learning and understanding.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, PC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78748 (Online Only)
I am Deaf and fluent in American Sign Language. I usually see clients who experience anxiety, depression, and other diagnoses. I am particularly interested in working with clients who experience grief, domestic violence, relationship issues, and boundary challenges. I serve Washington, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Maryland, and New Jersey. Please email me if you are interested in working with me.
I am Deaf and fluent in American Sign Language. I usually see clients who experience anxiety, depression, and other diagnoses. I am particularly interested in working with clients who experience grief, domestic violence, relationship issues, and boundary challenges. I serve Washington, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Maryland, and New Jersey. Please email me if you are interested in working with me.
Michelle Luna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCDC, SIP, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78735
Waitlist for new clients
My Specialties: 1) Addiction & Recovery 2) Trauma & PTSD 3) Grief & Loss.
No matter what brings you to therapy, I work with you to identify and heal any barriers or trauma responses in your life today. I address client needs from the inside-out by honoring all dimensions of body, mind, energy, emotions, and spirit. Learn to holistically capitalize on the healing power with mindful and intentional exploration. Our work can help guide you towards your deepest truths and help you clarify the next phase in your life. I offer a deeply human approach to therapy by connecting inner healing to the wisdom of your own intuition and the neurobiology of your brain.
My Specialties: 1) Addiction & Recovery 2) Trauma & PTSD 3) Grief & Loss.
No matter what brings you to therapy, I work with you to identify and heal any barriers or trauma responses in your life today. I address client needs from the inside-out by honoring all dimensions of body, mind, energy, emotions, and spirit. Learn to holistically capitalize on the healing power with mindful and intentional exploration. Our work can help guide you towards your deepest truths and help you clarify the next phase in your life. I offer a deeply human approach to therapy by connecting inner healing to the wisdom of your own intuition and the neurobiology of your brain.
You are doing your best to hold it together, but worry or sadness weigh you down. You try to navigate through your day, but often feel anxious and exhausted. Maybe you’ve experienced grief or trauma. You want to improve, but wonder how to get things “unstuck”. You long for more focus and less worry, better relationships or more meaning in your life. As a therapist and Clinical Director of 25 yrs, I've helped many people during challenging situations and transitions of life. My approach is personable and holistic, blending a strong foundation of therapy knowledge, support, challenge and a dose of humor.
You are doing your best to hold it together, but worry or sadness weigh you down. You try to navigate through your day, but often feel anxious and exhausted. Maybe you’ve experienced grief or trauma. You want to improve, but wonder how to get things “unstuck”. You long for more focus and less worry, better relationships or more meaning in your life. As a therapist and Clinical Director of 25 yrs, I've helped many people during challenging situations and transitions of life. My approach is personable and holistic, blending a strong foundation of therapy knowledge, support, challenge and a dose of humor.
Yazmina Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, juggling multiple roles/responsibilities, facing changes in your life, managing a chronic condition, or experienced traumatic events? Do you want to experience more balance in your life, feel heard and understood, and get relief from physical and emotional pain? I'd be honored to assist you. I specialize in supporting adults/older adults with trauma, grief/ loss, chronic illness, life changes, depression, anxiety and navigating intersecting identities, including caregiving, immigrant/multicultural, queer, gender diverse, neurodivergent, and nontraditional experiences.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, juggling multiple roles/responsibilities, facing changes in your life, managing a chronic condition, or experienced traumatic events? Do you want to experience more balance in your life, feel heard and understood, and get relief from physical and emotional pain? I'd be honored to assist you. I specialize in supporting adults/older adults with trauma, grief/ loss, chronic illness, life changes, depression, anxiety and navigating intersecting identities, including caregiving, immigrant/multicultural, queer, gender diverse, neurodivergent, and nontraditional experiences.
Pathwaysatx and Counseling Solutions
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, CPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78717 (Online Only)
EMDR, Religious Counseling (most major faith groups), Troubled Teens, Teens with Learning Issues, Grief.
Pastoral Counselor 14 years experience helping troubled teens, individuals, and couples. While having a background in Christian and religious counseling, most of my clients rely little on this side of therapy. EMDR trained and having grown up & taught in Cen Texas, helping VETERANS and their families out is one of the most rewarding parts of my practice. Currently, I am accepting new clients in both Austin and Killeen. I specialize in mobile/phone counseling in Austin for my 3 treatment groups, no insurance currently. I have no wait list for EMDR clients, and I accept TriCare in Killeen office location.
EMDR, Religious Counseling (most major faith groups), Troubled Teens, Teens with Learning Issues, Grief.
Pastoral Counselor 14 years experience helping troubled teens, individuals, and couples. While having a background in Christian and religious counseling, most of my clients rely little on this side of therapy. EMDR trained and having grown up & taught in Cen Texas, helping VETERANS and their families out is one of the most rewarding parts of my practice. Currently, I am accepting new clients in both Austin and Killeen. I specialize in mobile/phone counseling in Austin for my 3 treatment groups, no insurance currently. I have no wait list for EMDR clients, and I accept TriCare in Killeen office location.
Heather Velasquez (Hello Light Counseling Pllc)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78717 (Online Only)
Supporting women's emotional wellness and personal growth is the focus of my practice. Helping women find healing and balance in this world that demands so much of us is my passion. I work with anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, relationship issues, confidence and assertiveness needs and "stuck" patterns or habits. I also specialize in supporting the mental health of women in perimenopause or menopause or those living with chronic conditions such as endometriosis or other chronic illnesses.
Supporting women's emotional wellness and personal growth is the focus of my practice. Helping women find healing and balance in this world that demands so much of us is my passion. I work with anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, relationship issues, confidence and assertiveness needs and "stuck" patterns or habits. I also specialize in supporting the mental health of women in perimenopause or menopause or those living with chronic conditions such as endometriosis or other chronic illnesses.
Do you think nobody understands you, even your family and friends? You feel stuck in a repeated pattern of relationships. You may constantly try to prove your worth to others. I’m a licensed clinician in TX and VA. I have worked in the mental health field over 10 years. My professional interests are relationship trauma (romantic/ social/ family), grief and loss, and cultural& identity issues. Using a holistic and intuitive approach, I can help you to bring more awareness to your childhood experiences, family origin, unconscious feelings and your current self. No matter what culture you are from, I'd love to hear your story.
Do you think nobody understands you, even your family and friends? You feel stuck in a repeated pattern of relationships. You may constantly try to prove your worth to others. I’m a licensed clinician in TX and VA. I have worked in the mental health field over 10 years. My professional interests are relationship trauma (romantic/ social/ family), grief and loss, and cultural& identity issues. Using a holistic and intuitive approach, I can help you to bring more awareness to your childhood experiences, family origin, unconscious feelings and your current self. No matter what culture you are from, I'd love to hear your story.
Elaine H Cavazos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
Areas of expertise include: *perinatal mood and anxiety disorders *birth trauma * grief and loss *relationship struggles *anxiety *depression *infertility.
The focus for my practice is reproductive counseling. I help clients facing struggles with infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and perinatal mood disorders. I work to form a strong relationship with clients to help them understand the many transitions and some loss that accompanies new parenthood or expanding families. I also see clients who have moved on from having children and are now facing the changes that come with peri-menopausal syndrome and menopause. My approach to this work is through a relational approach with some cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies.
Areas of expertise include: *perinatal mood and anxiety disorders *birth trauma * grief and loss *relationship struggles *anxiety *depression *infertility.
The focus for my practice is reproductive counseling. I help clients facing struggles with infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and perinatal mood disorders. I work to form a strong relationship with clients to help them understand the many transitions and some loss that accompanies new parenthood or expanding families. I also see clients who have moved on from having children and are now facing the changes that come with peri-menopausal syndrome and menopause. My approach to this work is through a relational approach with some cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies.
I have extensive experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and grief.
Finding a sense of peace and fostering intimate relationships are lifelong goals. Whether these goals seem permanently elusive or temporarily unattainable, I help adults travel forward on this journey. Along with my client, I strive to create a safe place in which to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; increase self-awareness; and develop a more satisfying life. While the leap of faith to engage in therapy can be enormous, I believe that the power of therapy to enrich our lives to be even greater. You may wish to check out my videos on my website.
I have extensive experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and grief.
Finding a sense of peace and fostering intimate relationships are lifelong goals. Whether these goals seem permanently elusive or temporarily unattainable, I help adults travel forward on this journey. Along with my client, I strive to create a safe place in which to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; increase self-awareness; and develop a more satisfying life. While the leap of faith to engage in therapy can be enormous, I believe that the power of therapy to enrich our lives to be even greater. You may wish to check out my videos on my website.
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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.