Grief Therapists in Michigan
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Anna Skardoutos
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I work with individuals experiencing a variety of issues, including
grief
and
loss
, depression, anxiety, life transitions and cancer/chronic illness.
When meeting with a client, I take great pride in working as a team to process trauma, increase self-worth, and develop new and appropriate coping skills to reach therapeutic and life goals in a safe and positive way. I enjoy experiencing the growth of a therapeutic relationship, and providing a comfortable, friendly, safe environment to assist clients in learning to survive and thrive through difficult times, and make changes in their lives that they are proud of.

Nicholas David Capaul
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PsyD, LLP
Verified
Verified
Educated in clinical psychology and being specialized in
grief
and
loss
, my focus is on helping people who are struggling.
Through our lifetimes we are confronted with many obstacles, challenges and decisions. In the process of becoming the best you, guidance and support can be truly beneficial. Self-discovery through therapy can be an empowering and enlightening process. Incorporating my life and work experience, combined with a safe and supportive space, my hope is to help guide you through the challenges of life.
Not accepting new clients

Annette E Wheeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
It is my personal and professional belief that everyone can discover their most authentic and successful self but may occasionally need assistance in their journey to personal enrichment and empowerment. I have been lucky enough to find those people in my own life, and I consider it an honor to serve that purpose for my clients in a warm, welcoming, yet professional fashion. I respect the individual needs of varying cultural backgrounds and enjoy finding common ground with diverse clientele. I specialize in substance abuse, behavior and relational issues in adolescents and young adults,
grief
and
loss
, depression, anxiety and genera

Jennifer Curtis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
grief
and
loss
, anxiety, depression, divorce, ADHD and difficult life transitions which include issues pertaining to aging, mid/life, empty nest adjustment and caring for the aging or chronically ill.
The foundation of every therapeutic relationship is built on empathy, trust and unconditional positive regard. Most often I find that my clients just want a safe person to trust who is able to kindly challenge them when needed while offering a fresh perspective to their own thinking. I am honored to afford my clients both the presence and the space they need to heal from their pain. I believe life is a journey. I believe in the presence and power of God in the healing process as well as the importance of personal choice, responsibility and perspective.

Wesley Lawton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
For several years, supporting people through
loss
and the many issues that can surround that experience has been my primary focus.
Whether you are seeking to work through
grief
or another difficult challenge, improve your mental health, find better ways to respond to your circumstances, or grow as a person, I would be more than happy to help you achieve your goals. We know from research that clients are most likely to meet their counseling goals when they feel that their therapist hears and understands them, relates well to them, and uses interventions that clients can get on board with. These are the areas where I excel as a therapist.

Sharon L. VanTuyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sharon has been providing mental health services for over two decades as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified
grief
counselor and trauma specialist. Her experience also includes working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and child abuse. Sharon's clinical expertise is working with those experiencing anxiety, depression, and individuals with disabilities. Sharon has been an advocate for individuals impacted by disabilities and their caregivers as a board member with Civitan of Lenawee and with the Hope Community Center.

Chanon Sethabutra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
Verified
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.

Tammy S Pretzer
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Among my areas of expertise are anxiety,
grief
and
loss
, depression, women's issues, interpersonal relationship problems, and trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder.
Does it feel like you are losing control? You feel anxious and cannot stop the fears. These overwhelming thoughts can interrupt your ability to live your best life. Issues can come into our lives, at any time, without warning, devasting and catching us off guard. Choosing to begin therapy shows incredible inner strength and a desire to invest in yourself.

Keonna Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified
Verified
My additional training in Perinatal Mood Disorders,
Grief
/
Loss
, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal Communication adds to my approach helping you become whole.
Hello! Life can create unseen challenges and become overwhelming and quite isolating. You are not alone and are worthy even when you don’t feel like it. Thank you for putting yourself first and taking this step in healing. Be proud of yourself. Let me be with you as you navigate your struggles. I specialize in helping individuals and couples dealing with life transitions, with a focus on supporting women, young adults, new parents, and family of the aging.

Beth Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
As a strengths-based therapist, I help individuals and families identify and use their strengths to work through the many challenges and stresses life brings. I have extensive experience in helping others with complicated
grief
and
loss
. My training includes a specialization in relational therapy: satisfying relationships are essential to our well being. I also work with adult survivors of childhood abuse and trauma. When working with children and adolescents, I like to maintain a strong connection with parents or guardians.

Psychotherapy & Counseling Services, P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BSW
Verified
Verified
My mission is to help clients learn new strategies for coping with
grief
, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues and provide them with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which helps people identify their distressing thoughts and evaluate how realistic the thoughts are. Through CBT, clients can learn to change their distorted thinking. When they think more realistically, they can begin to feel better. The emphasis is also consistently on solving problems and initiating behavioral changes. My experience includes in-patient and out-patient psychiatry, community mental health, schools, and courts with a diverse range of people.
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Jillian Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with individuals and couples experiencing pregnancy/postpartum, miscarriage/infant
loss
, infertility, birth trauma, and transitioning to parenthood.
Too often it seems like we can't talk about the hardest experiences in life, leading to isolation and loneliness. I believe we need to shine a light on and normalize the hard things in life. The journey to parenthood is one of those hard things few talk about honestly. We are told it will be easy and joyful, when it may actually feel scary, challenging, or look differently than you imagined. It might even seem impossible to achieve, unfair, or heartbreaking. No matter your journey, I will provide you with a safe space to find hope and healing during this time of transition.

Goodyear Counseling
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Learning, Healing, Growing" is my goal for your journey in life. I work from a Cognitive Behavorial Therapy system and take a mindfulness approach. I believe that our daily activities are based on our thinking processes. I like to teach hollistic approaches to dealing with life issues (deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, etc.) and incorporating positive thinking into sessions. This works with many life issues: depression, stress/anxiety, emotional issues,
grief
, relationship issues, etc. I have experience with couples, helping to find communication errors and helping to relieve some of the issues that cause the space between two people grow larger.

Avida Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified
Verified
Avida provides therapy around a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, and general stress; she feels comfortable in offering healing and support around
grief
, trauma and life transitions. With a foundation of authenticity and trust, Avida assists clients with achieving a deeper understanding of what has happened in their life so far and what is needed to create a more meaningful and happy future.

Cindy L Kimball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, ACHP-SW
Verified
Verified
For over 30 years I have worked in West Michigan providing counseling, therapy, direction and supervision to adults and children. Each person's situation is unique and therefore requires a unique approach. In my counseling practice I emphasize building a trusting, safe, nonjudgmental and honest relationship with clients. Together we will identify issues, learn to understand them and find solutions to life's difficulties. I specialize in assisting individuals who are experiencing painful situations and need help managing life's most difficult events including depression, anxiety,
loss
, phobias, trauma, and chronic illness.

Mallory Davis-Fountain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Making the steps towards healing and growth can be difficult. I am a strong believer that we were never designed to navigate through life alone. Life can be incredibly challenging at times, and more often than not in ways that we would never expect. Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, hopeless, or maybe experiencing
grief
, you deserve a safe space to process. I strive to always meet my clients where they're at in an inclusive and non-judgmental space. My hope is that we can work collaboratively together to embrace challenges, identify your strengths and develop healthy coping skills to help you thrive.

Brianne Bendel
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Young adulthood can be one of the most challenging times of life. From the demands of school/work, to relationships and friendships – there’s a lot to juggle. All of this can leave you feeling anxious and depressed. Life’s challenges can feel impossible to navigate on your own. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, you get blindsided. Maybe it’s a breakup. Maybe it’s the
loss
of a job. Maybe you begin to question your own values, your path in life, or realize you no longer have things in common with the people you once knew. Whatever your struggle may be, I want you to know that I’ve been there and that there is hope.
Not accepting new clients

Emily Schott
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified
Verified
I can also facilitate the processing of
grief
and trauma with empathy and guidance.
I treat clients from ages 12 up through adulthood who struggle with a variety of symptoms and issues including anxiety, depression, adjusting to significant life events and changes, marital concerns, trauma, etc. I treat individuals, families, and couples. I also provide premarital counseling for engaged couples.

Dawn R Diggs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Special Interests Typically clients (children, adolescence and adults) who see me are dealing with one or more of the following issues: *Depression and other Mood Disorders *Anger and
Loss
of Self-Control *Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence *ADD/ADHD *Marital Issues *Parenting *Substance Abuse *
Grief
and
Loss
and Adjustment.
Life is ever changing and at times it can become very difficult. During these times we need others to walk us through these challenges. Together we can explore what is currently not working in your life and the changes you want to make. In sessions, we will develop the needed tools to help you make healthier choices for your life, develop skills to address problems and build a suppport system that works for you. I utilize a variety of counseling approaches and techniques to meet the needs of your situation. I work with individuals, couples and families.

Jill Gunderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have immediate openings available. 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.
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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.