Grief Therapists in Maine
Julia Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience with adults with anxiety/depression, adults navigating grief, neurodivergent adults, parents of Quirky kids, and also experience doing family work.
This space is yours for reflection, processing, and making movement at your own pace. My role is to provide tools or strategies that partner with you as you make changes in your life to meet your own goals. Some reasons people seek counseling may include reducing symptoms of a mental health diagnosis, strengthening family relationships, finding balance between the many life responsibilities, improving social relationships/communication/boundary setting, exploring their identity, navigating impact of family addiction/mental health of a loved one, having a space to talk about the challenges of parenting, and many more.
I have experience with adults with anxiety/depression, adults navigating grief, neurodivergent adults, parents of Quirky kids, and also experience doing family work.
This space is yours for reflection, processing, and making movement at your own pace. My role is to provide tools or strategies that partner with you as you make changes in your life to meet your own goals. Some reasons people seek counseling may include reducing symptoms of a mental health diagnosis, strengthening family relationships, finding balance between the many life responsibilities, improving social relationships/communication/boundary setting, exploring their identity, navigating impact of family addiction/mental health of a loved one, having a space to talk about the challenges of parenting, and many more.
Tiffany Manson
Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lewiston, ME 04240
Waitlist for new clients
My expertise lies in facilitating healing from complex trauma and complicated grief, as well as addressing the pervasive impacts of anxiety and depression.
As the founder and owner of the Group Practice, the Canvas of Life Counseling, LLC, I’m honored to walk alongside individuals in their healing journeys. My approach is humanistic, non-pathologizing, and honors each person’s unique experiences and resilience. I offer integrative services addressing the whole person- mind, body, heart, and soul, blending traditional and holistic therapies. I create a safe, empowering space for clients to reconnect with their innate capacity for SELF healing. Together, we’ll transform pain into purpose and honor the story that has shaped you, while embracing what’s yet to come.
My expertise lies in facilitating healing from complex trauma and complicated grief, as well as addressing the pervasive impacts of anxiety and depression.
As the founder and owner of the Group Practice, the Canvas of Life Counseling, LLC, I’m honored to walk alongside individuals in their healing journeys. My approach is humanistic, non-pathologizing, and honors each person’s unique experiences and resilience. I offer integrative services addressing the whole person- mind, body, heart, and soul, blending traditional and holistic therapies. I create a safe, empowering space for clients to reconnect with their innate capacity for SELF healing. Together, we’ll transform pain into purpose and honor the story that has shaped you, while embracing what’s yet to come.
The death of a loved one, difficult relationships, loss of a job or an ideal, divorce, serious illness, caregiver fatigue-just to name a few-can leave us feeling that we are adrift in uncharted territory.
I provide individual counseling to adults of all ages and specialize in working with those experiencing grief and loss, drawing from my past experience as a bereavement counselor at Hospice of Southern Maine.
The death of a loved one, difficult relationships, loss of a job or an ideal, divorce, serious illness, caregiver fatigue-just to name a few-can leave us feeling that we are adrift in uncharted territory.
I provide individual counseling to adults of all ages and specialize in working with those experiencing grief and loss, drawing from my past experience as a bereavement counselor at Hospice of Southern Maine.
I specialize in helping families better understand each other, cope with life challenges, manage symptoms related to grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Autism and ODD.
I have over ten years’ experience, working to support family conflict resolution. I have worked with parents on processing their role as a parent alongside maintaining their own identity outside of this role. Providing compassion to the challenges of parenting, more specifically those with children that have mental health or intellectual disabilities.
I specialize in helping families better understand each other, cope with life challenges, manage symptoms related to grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Autism and ODD.
I have over ten years’ experience, working to support family conflict resolution. I have worked with parents on processing their role as a parent alongside maintaining their own identity outside of this role. Providing compassion to the challenges of parenting, more specifically those with children that have mental health or intellectual disabilities.
I begin with the understanding that everyone has struggles from time to time with primary relationships, work situations, financial stressors, unforeseen change of life circumstances or unresolved grief and loss.
I believe that talking with an empathetic and unbiased therapist can be life changing. The act of hearing yourself articulate what is blocking your process leads to seeing how to resolve problems.
I begin with the understanding that everyone has struggles from time to time with primary relationships, work situations, financial stressors, unforeseen change of life circumstances or unresolved grief and loss.
I believe that talking with an empathetic and unbiased therapist can be life changing. The act of hearing yourself articulate what is blocking your process leads to seeing how to resolve problems.
We are living in an era defined by losses and one focus of my work is managing bereavement and grief, with experience providing appropriate therapy at both ends of the age spectrum, from children to elders.
My approach is always designed for your specific needs. Sometimes short-term therapy is enough to resolve an issue but if longer term sessions are needed for a chronic or more complex challenge, I can provide that too. My specialized training and experience include dreamwork, psychoanalysis and play therapy, including an appreciation of the role of your nervous system. I am a gender-affirming and polyamory -affirming therapist committed to helping you develop insights necessary to understand your behavior, relieve your pain and move beyond whatever is holding you back. Together we will get to the root of what is bothering you.
We are living in an era defined by losses and one focus of my work is managing bereavement and grief, with experience providing appropriate therapy at both ends of the age spectrum, from children to elders.
My approach is always designed for your specific needs. Sometimes short-term therapy is enough to resolve an issue but if longer term sessions are needed for a chronic or more complex challenge, I can provide that too. My specialized training and experience include dreamwork, psychoanalysis and play therapy, including an appreciation of the role of your nervous system. I am a gender-affirming and polyamory -affirming therapist committed to helping you develop insights necessary to understand your behavior, relieve your pain and move beyond whatever is holding you back. Together we will get to the root of what is bothering you.
Every human will (and has) experienced grief and loss.
Our lives are impacted from the unhealed hurts from our childhoods. I facilitate processing feelings and emotions, often from childhood. Crying is our natural, healing response to any hurt. However for most of us, our adult care givers were uncomfortable with our crying (healing) and interrupted the crying (healing). They confused crying with hurting. Hurt, is the event that CAUSED the crying. Crying, IS the healing of the hurt. Unhealed hurts impede (color) our reality by creating a filter that’s clogged with unprocessed feelings, emotions, moods and themes. “Broken” does not exist. Old hurts exist and deeply impact us.
Every human will (and has) experienced grief and loss.
Our lives are impacted from the unhealed hurts from our childhoods. I facilitate processing feelings and emotions, often from childhood. Crying is our natural, healing response to any hurt. However for most of us, our adult care givers were uncomfortable with our crying (healing) and interrupted the crying (healing). They confused crying with hurting. Hurt, is the event that CAUSED the crying. Crying, IS the healing of the hurt. Unhealed hurts impede (color) our reality by creating a filter that’s clogged with unprocessed feelings, emotions, moods and themes. “Broken” does not exist. Old hurts exist and deeply impact us.
Mary Richardson Satterthwaite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Kittery, ME 03904
Over the past 7 years, I have been working more with elderly clients and their caregivers, focusing on issues around anxiety, loss, aging and transition.
It has been an honor to be practicing for more than 30 years as a psychotherapist, working individually with children, adolescents and adults, as well as with families and couples. I appreciate the amount of courage it takes for clients to enter therapy. My approach is collaborative, based on connection and trust. We work together as a team, forming goals and strategies. My E.F.T.C. (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) approach has been particularly effective in helping couples enhance their relationship by gaining access to their attachment longings.
Over the past 7 years, I have been working more with elderly clients and their caregivers, focusing on issues around anxiety, loss, aging and transition.
It has been an honor to be practicing for more than 30 years as a psychotherapist, working individually with children, adolescents and adults, as well as with families and couples. I appreciate the amount of courage it takes for clients to enter therapy. My approach is collaborative, based on connection and trust. We work together as a team, forming goals and strategies. My E.F.T.C. (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) approach has been particularly effective in helping couples enhance their relationship by gaining access to their attachment longings.
Jennie L. Barnes, LCSW/Renew Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hi, I’m Jennie and I’ve helped adults cope with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, work and caregiver stress.
Using an eclectic approach, authenticity and empathy mix with insight and evidence based methods such as acceptance and cognitive therapies (ACT and CBT). Together we discover how our thoughts interact with emotions and behaviors, and how to use strengths to overcome challenges and improve mental health.
Hi, I’m Jennie and I’ve helped adults cope with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, work and caregiver stress.
Using an eclectic approach, authenticity and empathy mix with insight and evidence based methods such as acceptance and cognitive therapies (ACT and CBT). Together we discover how our thoughts interact with emotions and behaviors, and how to use strengths to overcome challenges and improve mental health.
I believe that we all have an innate capacity for healing and growth. Therapy allows us to tune into our strengths and our inner resilience. My practice is rooted in a trauma-informed perspective where I strive to facilitate a safe and collaborative environment in which to explore healthier ways of being. I also believe that a relationship based on a foundation of trust is important so you feel comfortable to explore deeply personal issues, develop self-awareness, and embark on the process of personal growth.
I believe that we all have an innate capacity for healing and growth. Therapy allows us to tune into our strengths and our inner resilience. My practice is rooted in a trauma-informed perspective where I strive to facilitate a safe and collaborative environment in which to explore healthier ways of being. I also believe that a relationship based on a foundation of trust is important so you feel comfortable to explore deeply personal issues, develop self-awareness, and embark on the process of personal growth.
Our integrated approach uses child life therapy and holistic services in order to support families navigating trauma, grief and loss.
See more information on our offerings on our website, www.playwarriorsinc.com
Our integrated approach uses child life therapy and holistic services in order to support families navigating trauma, grief and loss.
See more information on our offerings on our website, www.playwarriorsinc.com
Meet Our Grief Therapists
I am also a Certified Grief Professional and can help people through the grief process, whether it's a common (old age, failing health, e.t.c.) or non-traditional loss (miscarriage, suicide, pet, e.t.c).
My clients are seeking relief from their mental and emotional ailments. They are typically contemplating changes they want to make and looking for someone to help motivate and hold them accountable, or they want someone to collaborate with to see what options are available. Therapy only works if there is a solid therapeutic relationship between the counselor and their client. If you're needing help and willing to let me walk with you for a bit on your journey, please reach out. I also offer clinical supervision for new or conditionally licensed counselors.
I am also a Certified Grief Professional and can help people through the grief process, whether it's a common (old age, failing health, e.t.c.) or non-traditional loss (miscarriage, suicide, pet, e.t.c).
My clients are seeking relief from their mental and emotional ailments. They are typically contemplating changes they want to make and looking for someone to help motivate and hold them accountable, or they want someone to collaborate with to see what options are available. Therapy only works if there is a solid therapeutic relationship between the counselor and their client. If you're needing help and willing to let me walk with you for a bit on your journey, please reach out. I also offer clinical supervision for new or conditionally licensed counselors.
Emily Van Cannon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LADC, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Portland, ME 04106
I help people find new ways of relating to their problems by asking very specific types of questions drawn from Narrative Therapy and also by utilizing a brain-based approach called Brainspotting for accelerated insights and resolution of the effects of trauma, loss, and anxiety.
A clouded, anxious mind, a broken heart, a body that won’t quiet down. You have tried things and made progress, but you are still waiting for life to feel brighter and lighter. Maybe you are a young person under so much pressure, uncertain about the future, or you are someone who has endured so many hard things. Maybe you are just tired of feeling so much, of not feeling anything at all. You are wondering if a new path is possible. It is.
I help people find new ways of relating to their problems by asking very specific types of questions drawn from Narrative Therapy and also by utilizing a brain-based approach called Brainspotting for accelerated insights and resolution of the effects of trauma, loss, and anxiety.
A clouded, anxious mind, a broken heart, a body that won’t quiet down. You have tried things and made progress, but you are still waiting for life to feel brighter and lighter. Maybe you are a young person under so much pressure, uncertain about the future, or you are someone who has endured so many hard things. Maybe you are just tired of feeling so much, of not feeling anything at all. You are wondering if a new path is possible. It is.
I specialize in treating people who have experienced trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, and those going through life transitions including parenthood.
I know life can be hard, and if you have experienced trauma it can be difficult to talk about. Sometimes a different approach is needed. As a trauma-informed, expressive art therapist, building trust and safety is always my first goal. Together, we can find creative ways to understand your inner experience and uncover new coping skills that feel aligned with your current values. I offer individual and group work. My ideal clients are curious, willing to explore, and eager to develop more compassion and a deeper understanding of self. I work with adults ages 18 and older.
I specialize in treating people who have experienced trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, and those going through life transitions including parenthood.
I know life can be hard, and if you have experienced trauma it can be difficult to talk about. Sometimes a different approach is needed. As a trauma-informed, expressive art therapist, building trust and safety is always my first goal. Together, we can find creative ways to understand your inner experience and uncover new coping skills that feel aligned with your current values. I offer individual and group work. My ideal clients are curious, willing to explore, and eager to develop more compassion and a deeper understanding of self. I work with adults ages 18 and older.
Lynette Roy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGE, CGIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bangor, ME 04401
I have a special interest in grief and loss of all types.
I am a kind, caring person with a good sense of humor and I believe this helps me to connect with people. Clients are most successful when they are able to see the end goal and what they want to get out of therapy. I help guide clients towards the goal in a supportive, honest way.
I have a special interest in grief and loss of all types.
I am a kind, caring person with a good sense of humor and I believe this helps me to connect with people. Clients are most successful when they are able to see the end goal and what they want to get out of therapy. I help guide clients towards the goal in a supportive, honest way.
Jess Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Falmouth, ME 04105
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have anxiety and depression, symptoms of trauma, relational challenges and clients who have suffered from a traumatic loss as well as those looking for self exploration.
In addition to being EMDR trained I draw from interpersonal neurobiology, Buddhist psychology, internal family systems, psychodynamic and attachment theory, among others. Our relationship will provide a foundation for growth outside of our sessions, creating an experiential roadmap for safe, authentic connection.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have anxiety and depression, symptoms of trauma, relational challenges and clients who have suffered from a traumatic loss as well as those looking for self exploration.
In addition to being EMDR trained I draw from interpersonal neurobiology, Buddhist psychology, internal family systems, psychodynamic and attachment theory, among others. Our relationship will provide a foundation for growth outside of our sessions, creating an experiential roadmap for safe, authentic connection.
Cherie Gustafson
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
South Portland, ME 04106
Waitlist for new clients
I provide psychotherapy to individual adults who have symptoms of anxiety, depression, and grief that are interfering with their daily lives and general happiness.
I tailor my approach to each client's unique needs, incorporating evidence-based modalities that have been shown in research studies to provide significant improvement in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I provide psychotherapy to individual adults who have symptoms of anxiety, depression, and grief that are interfering with their daily lives and general happiness.
I tailor my approach to each client's unique needs, incorporating evidence-based modalities that have been shown in research studies to provide significant improvement in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
My speciality is working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and burnout.
In our first sessions we will get to know one another as you share your story. Early on I will listen more than I speak, and I may offer thoughts or skills to help with the immediate situation. From there, we will tailor our work to your unique circumstances, paying attention to how your thoughts, feelings and actions impact your mental health.
My speciality is working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and burnout.
In our first sessions we will get to know one another as you share your story. Early on I will listen more than I speak, and I may offer thoughts or skills to help with the immediate situation. From there, we will tailor our work to your unique circumstances, paying attention to how your thoughts, feelings and actions impact your mental health.
Services included: Individual, Family, Couples, Children, Youth, Groups, Retreats, Reiki Energy sessions, Grief- loss of person, job, pet, death/ Academic/vocational issues Aging/retirement/relationship concerns.
My approach to counseling and consulting draws from rich traditions of spirituality, energy healing, and psychology. My framework is TRANSFORMATIONAL in nature, insight-oriented, purposeful, and achieving wholeness from a personal or spiritual perspective. I am trained in both the behavioral sciences and religion. My goal is to provide therapeutic services to individuals and groups for all ages. I respect the dignity and worth of every person and consider it a privilege to WELCOME and ACCOMPANY people on their journey as challenging situations come up. Trained as a Pastoral Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Spiritual Director, my modality is eclectic.
Services included: Individual, Family, Couples, Children, Youth, Groups, Retreats, Reiki Energy sessions, Grief- loss of person, job, pet, death/ Academic/vocational issues Aging/retirement/relationship concerns.
My approach to counseling and consulting draws from rich traditions of spirituality, energy healing, and psychology. My framework is TRANSFORMATIONAL in nature, insight-oriented, purposeful, and achieving wholeness from a personal or spiritual perspective. I am trained in both the behavioral sciences and religion. My goal is to provide therapeutic services to individuals and groups for all ages. I respect the dignity and worth of every person and consider it a privilege to WELCOME and ACCOMPANY people on their journey as challenging situations come up. Trained as a Pastoral Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Spiritual Director, my modality is eclectic.
Personally, I’ve reckoned with job and relationship changes, parenting, health issues, financial challenges, spiritual questions, grief, and many other human experiences.
You are not your problems or your circumstances. Like every living being, you have within you the power to learn and grow, to experience joy and peace. Together we'll delve into your experiences in a spirit of curiosity and freedom from judgment. After mapping the influence of a problem or concern on your life, we'll look for ways to turn the tide for you.
Personally, I’ve reckoned with job and relationship changes, parenting, health issues, financial challenges, spiritual questions, grief, and many other human experiences.
You are not your problems or your circumstances. Like every living being, you have within you the power to learn and grow, to experience joy and peace. Together we'll delve into your experiences in a spirit of curiosity and freedom from judgment. After mapping the influence of a problem or concern on your life, we'll look for ways to turn the tide for you.
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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.