Grief Therapists in Raleigh, NC
I am passionate about working with people experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, relational conflict, and identity exploration.
My goal is to support you in finding a way to move forward while honoring the significance of what you have lost, whether that be a person, a relationship, or a way of life. The human experience is different for everyone, and I would love to offer my support during the difficult parts of yours.
I am passionate about working with people experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, relational conflict, and identity exploration.
My goal is to support you in finding a way to move forward while honoring the significance of what you have lost, whether that be a person, a relationship, or a way of life. The human experience is different for everyone, and I would love to offer my support during the difficult parts of yours.
Whether you're mourning a loss, wrestling with anxiety, seeking relief from depression, or healing from past traumas, I want you to know you don't have to face it alone.
In our sessions, you'll encounter a therapist who combines compassionate understanding with evidence-based and person-centered care. I prioritize forming a genuine connection with you, comprehending your needs deeply, and customizing our approach to empower you in reaching your therapeutic goals.
Whether you're mourning a loss, wrestling with anxiety, seeking relief from depression, or healing from past traumas, I want you to know you don't have to face it alone.
In our sessions, you'll encounter a therapist who combines compassionate understanding with evidence-based and person-centered care. I prioritize forming a genuine connection with you, comprehending your needs deeply, and customizing our approach to empower you in reaching your therapeutic goals.
Janice Cuaresma
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27601
You gain coping/relaxation strategies, heal from unresolved trauma, and work through a loss with meticulous care.
No waitlist; get started today (as of 2/20/25)!
Do you find it difficult to get through daily tasks? Gen Z + Millennials are feeling anxious about and unsure how to have healthy relationships, level up in their careers, and live full lives. I believe motivated adults and devoted couples can meaningfully change when they are empowered and heard. I start by listening to your story, including needs and present challenges. I help by creating a tailored approach that fits you. Your plan gets you anchored and moving with purpose, clarity, and confidence. It's time to create and experience your true, profound healing and change.
You gain coping/relaxation strategies, heal from unresolved trauma, and work through a loss with meticulous care.
No waitlist; get started today (as of 2/20/25)!
Do you find it difficult to get through daily tasks? Gen Z + Millennials are feeling anxious about and unsure how to have healthy relationships, level up in their careers, and live full lives. I believe motivated adults and devoted couples can meaningfully change when they are empowered and heard. I start by listening to your story, including needs and present challenges. I help by creating a tailored approach that fits you. Your plan gets you anchored and moving with purpose, clarity, and confidence. It's time to create and experience your true, profound healing and change.
Hannah Liu
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
With a deep understanding of the challenges that grief, anxiety, and depression can bring, I’m dedicated to helping you navigate these difficult emotions.
Therapy is a place of compassionate listening, non-judgement, and a safe space to unpack your worries. I hope to provide just that for you. I believe that empathy and trust are the foundation of a positive client/therapist relationship. It is my passion to encourage and empower you towards your personal growth, goals, and overall mental well-being.
With a deep understanding of the challenges that grief, anxiety, and depression can bring, I’m dedicated to helping you navigate these difficult emotions.
Therapy is a place of compassionate listening, non-judgement, and a safe space to unpack your worries. I hope to provide just that for you. I believe that empathy and trust are the foundation of a positive client/therapist relationship. It is my passion to encourage and empower you towards your personal growth, goals, and overall mental well-being.
Many of my clients are navigating the effects of past trauma—both childhood and adulthood—or working through the complexities of loss.
I specialize in working with survivors of trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. I also work with people who have lost a loved one to a sudden death, such as homicide, suicide, or accidents. My practice is welcoming and open to sex workers, people who use substances, people with HIV, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Many of my clients are navigating the effects of past trauma—both childhood and adulthood—or working through the complexities of loss.
I specialize in working with survivors of trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. I also work with people who have lost a loved one to a sudden death, such as homicide, suicide, or accidents. My practice is welcoming and open to sex workers, people who use substances, people with HIV, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Christine L Jeffreys
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have a heart for serving adults, adolescents, and couples dealing with significant life issues such as the death of a loved one, chronic illness or pain, issues stemming from past trauma, parenting children with special needs, or managing chronic mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety and depression.
I provide a warm, accepting environment where clients can feel safe to share, receive the emotional support they need, find resources that may help, and learn new tools for managing their lives effectively. I use a combination of therapeutic techniques, based on the individual.
I have a heart for serving adults, adolescents, and couples dealing with significant life issues such as the death of a loved one, chronic illness or pain, issues stemming from past trauma, parenting children with special needs, or managing chronic mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety and depression.
I provide a warm, accepting environment where clients can feel safe to share, receive the emotional support they need, find resources that may help, and learn new tools for managing their lives effectively. I use a combination of therapeutic techniques, based on the individual.
Dana Petre
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am also a certified grief counselor.
Are you stressed and feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are lost, depressed, or anxious and losing motivation toward your goals? If you answered yes to the questions above you are in the right place. I work with clients to help them learn skills to manage their stress, deal with life transitions, find motivation, cope with anxiety and depression in healthy productive ways, and process difficult emotions.
I am also a certified grief counselor.
Are you stressed and feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are lost, depressed, or anxious and losing motivation toward your goals? If you answered yes to the questions above you are in the right place. I work with clients to help them learn skills to manage their stress, deal with life transitions, find motivation, cope with anxiety and depression in healthy productive ways, and process difficult emotions.
You might be facing challenges such as anxiety, grief, life transitions, or attachment issues, or you may find yourself struggling with communication and a desire to better understand and express your needs.
I blend a variety of therapeutic modalities to create a personalized, holistic approach for each individual. My work is rooted in trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Constructed Awareness, mindfulness, and a somatic approach to healing. I also integrate a strengths-based perspective to empower clients to tap into their own strength.
You might be facing challenges such as anxiety, grief, life transitions, or attachment issues, or you may find yourself struggling with communication and a desire to better understand and express your needs.
I blend a variety of therapeutic modalities to create a personalized, holistic approach for each individual. My work is rooted in trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Constructed Awareness, mindfulness, and a somatic approach to healing. I also integrate a strengths-based perspective to empower clients to tap into their own strength.
I have years of experience working with individual and families to address mood instability, depression, anxiety, personal trauma, grief/ loss, relationships and interpersonal problems due to, chronic illness, substance abuse and spiritual concerns.
I specialize in working with adults providing individual counseling from a holistic perspective using diverse therapeutic modalities. I believe that therapy works best when there is a commitment to attend regular scheduled therapy sessions.
I have years of experience working with individual and families to address mood instability, depression, anxiety, personal trauma, grief/ loss, relationships and interpersonal problems due to, chronic illness, substance abuse and spiritual concerns.
I specialize in working with adults providing individual counseling from a holistic perspective using diverse therapeutic modalities. I believe that therapy works best when there is a commitment to attend regular scheduled therapy sessions.
I primarily work with adults of all ages facing a variety of concerns such as: anxiety, panic, mild-to-moderate depression, grief and loss, OCD, chronic and terminal physical illness, relational/family stressors, and difficulties related to addiction.
I work from a Person-Centered basis and incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR interventions. In our work, we will discuss your experiences, emotions, and learned thought patterns & behaviors, then work towards restructuring any negative beliefs and cultivating acceptance & self-compassion.
I primarily work with adults of all ages facing a variety of concerns such as: anxiety, panic, mild-to-moderate depression, grief and loss, OCD, chronic and terminal physical illness, relational/family stressors, and difficulties related to addiction.
I work from a Person-Centered basis and incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR interventions. In our work, we will discuss your experiences, emotions, and learned thought patterns & behaviors, then work towards restructuring any negative beliefs and cultivating acceptance & self-compassion.
Serenity Place Intervention Center, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CGIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
My specialties include, but are not limited to; Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Anger Management, Grief, Trauma, Self-Esteem Issues and Life Transition.
Are you at that point where you feel like taking control of your life but just don't know how? I understand how hard it could be to get started, fret no more, I am here to help you figure out how to get started. We all need support and encouragement on the journey of life, I am that therapist who understands that and stick with you through it all. I understand that life can throw us curved balls from time to time as we navigate through life journey. I cannot promise you that the road to finding lifetime fulfillment will not be rough, but I can assure you that we will walk the rough roads together and emerge stronger and better.
My specialties include, but are not limited to; Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Anger Management, Grief, Trauma, Self-Esteem Issues and Life Transition.
Are you at that point where you feel like taking control of your life but just don't know how? I understand how hard it could be to get started, fret no more, I am here to help you figure out how to get started. We all need support and encouragement on the journey of life, I am that therapist who understands that and stick with you through it all. I understand that life can throw us curved balls from time to time as we navigate through life journey. I cannot promise you that the road to finding lifetime fulfillment will not be rough, but I can assure you that we will walk the rough roads together and emerge stronger and better.
Meet Our Grief Therapists
I’m Ella Smith, a licensed therapist specializing in grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress management.
I provide compassionate, personalized care for high-achieving professionals navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, and stress. With trauma-informed therapy tailored to your unique needs, I help you find balance, build resilience, and rediscover your best self. Together, we’ll create a safe space for healing, growth, and lasting change.
I’m Ella Smith, a licensed therapist specializing in grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress management.
I provide compassionate, personalized care for high-achieving professionals navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, and stress. With trauma-informed therapy tailored to your unique needs, I help you find balance, build resilience, and rediscover your best self. Together, we’ll create a safe space for healing, growth, and lasting change.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) with over 4 years of experience in mental health. My goal is to create a welcoming and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable being your authentic self. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, coping skills, self-esteem, and relationship issues, and I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults from various backgrounds. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Carolina University.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) with over 4 years of experience in mental health. My goal is to create a welcoming and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable being your authentic self. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, coping skills, self-esteem, and relationship issues, and I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults from various backgrounds. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Carolina University.
Are you struggling with Depression, Anxiety or even Grief?.
My first goal in therapy is building safety, trust and a genuine therapeutic connection with my clients! I have an eclectic approach to therapy based on the individual needs of the client that includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Grief Counseling, Solutions-Focused, Mindfulness to teach coping skills to improve the symptoms experienced by the client.
Are you struggling with Depression, Anxiety or even Grief?.
My first goal in therapy is building safety, trust and a genuine therapeutic connection with my clients! I have an eclectic approach to therapy based on the individual needs of the client that includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Grief Counseling, Solutions-Focused, Mindfulness to teach coping skills to improve the symptoms experienced by the client.
Trudging through life with stress, grief, anxiety, or other burdens can feel lonely and exhausting.
I am motivated to explore skills and practices that will help you through the difficulties you are experiencing. My areas of expertise include grief, loss, health-related concerns, chronic illness, stress management, anxiety, caregiver burnout, and trauma. I value openness, genuineness, and safety in therapy.
Trudging through life with stress, grief, anxiety, or other burdens can feel lonely and exhausting.
I am motivated to explore skills and practices that will help you through the difficulties you are experiencing. My areas of expertise include grief, loss, health-related concerns, chronic illness, stress management, anxiety, caregiver burnout, and trauma. I value openness, genuineness, and safety in therapy.
James Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
I have many years of experience working with individuals struggling with stressful life events, grief and loss, and relationship issues with a spouse or significant other.
I have a multi-disciplinary treatment approach, utilizing a wide range of proven progressive tools to clarify problems, sustain progress and stabilize each person's life. Interventions include Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Premarital Counseling and Christian Counseling.
I have many years of experience working with individuals struggling with stressful life events, grief and loss, and relationship issues with a spouse or significant other.
I have a multi-disciplinary treatment approach, utilizing a wide range of proven progressive tools to clarify problems, sustain progress and stabilize each person's life. Interventions include Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Premarital Counseling and Christian Counseling.
Patricia Pace
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LCMHC, NCC, LCAS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
Patricia Pace is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with expertise in helping clients recover from Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Grief, Addictions and Trauma.
Patricia takes a holistic and integrative approach to support her clients, as she guides them to live well, understanding that mental health is one key piece of this much larger puzzle we call life. Patricia helps clients gain powerful insights into their overall well-being and find resources they need to thrive energetically, spiritually, and physically.
Patricia Pace is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with expertise in helping clients recover from Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Grief, Addictions and Trauma.
Patricia takes a holistic and integrative approach to support her clients, as she guides them to live well, understanding that mental health is one key piece of this much larger puzzle we call life. Patricia helps clients gain powerful insights into their overall well-being and find resources they need to thrive energetically, spiritually, and physically.
Don’s training is to help clients trying to work through life adjustments like divorce, grief, parenting and attachment issues, where depression, anxiety, anger and distress are occurring.
I have a desire to come along side others as a professional counselor in order to provide others the life transformations experienced as a result of the counseling I received. Don is a “life veteran” who recovered from a divorce, raising two sons on his own, familial addictions, as well as other life struggles where the counseling strategies brought about effectual positive movement(s) and change away from those difficult circumstances. Don received a counseling degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he had the opportunity to incorporate Christian spirituality into his mental health practices.
Don’s training is to help clients trying to work through life adjustments like divorce, grief, parenting and attachment issues, where depression, anxiety, anger and distress are occurring.
I have a desire to come along side others as a professional counselor in order to provide others the life transformations experienced as a result of the counseling I received. Don is a “life veteran” who recovered from a divorce, raising two sons on his own, familial addictions, as well as other life struggles where the counseling strategies brought about effectual positive movement(s) and change away from those difficult circumstances. Don received a counseling degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he had the opportunity to incorporate Christian spirituality into his mental health practices.
I have expertise in working with patients who have mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, grief, LGBTQIA+ issues, bipolar disorders, relationship issues, and job-related challenges.
I received my Master's degree in Social Work from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. Growing up as the child of a military father, I traveled extensively. I have two grown sons, and I am divorced and remarried, which enables me to help patients who are coping with life's changes and challenges.
I have expertise in working with patients who have mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, grief, LGBTQIA+ issues, bipolar disorders, relationship issues, and job-related challenges.
I received my Master's degree in Social Work from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. Growing up as the child of a military father, I traveled extensively. I have two grown sons, and I am divorced and remarried, which enables me to help patients who are coping with life's changes and challenges.
Grief and loss are naturally occurring themes throughout our lives.
I believe in the power of being truly heard, understood, and accepted. Using an inclusive mix of psychodynamic and experiential therapies, we will work together to understand your story and write your future. Depending on your goals, our collaboration can be geared toward shorter-term or longer-term treatment. We decide together.
Grief and loss are naturally occurring themes throughout our lives.
I believe in the power of being truly heard, understood, and accepted. Using an inclusive mix of psychodynamic and experiential therapies, we will work together to understand your story and write your future. Depending on your goals, our collaboration can be geared toward shorter-term or longer-term treatment. We decide together.
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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.