Grief Therapists in Monroeville, PA

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Allison J Spinneweber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Monroeville, PA 15146
My goal is to encourage a more peaceful personal, work, and home environment. When meeting with me, you will receive support that is friendly, knowledgeable, respectful, and down to earth. I utilize time efficient methods supported by research for anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I also provide support around grief in the loss of a family member, friend, or issues surrounding pregnancy loss. Treatment for each client and family is highly individualized, based around interests, learning style, and family belief systems.
My goal is to encourage a more peaceful personal, work, and home environment. When meeting with me, you will receive support that is friendly, knowledgeable, respectful, and down to earth. I utilize time efficient methods supported by research for anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I also provide support around grief in the loss of a family member, friend, or issues surrounding pregnancy loss. Treatment for each client and family is highly individualized, based around interests, learning style, and family belief systems.
(412) 515-8357 View (412) 515-8357
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Pamela Keating
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monroeville, PA 15146  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am also trained in Grief Counseling and treatment.
Life is hard, and for those who have experienced trauma, the hardships endured can be debilitating. These hardships can be processed and resolved through a therapeutic alliance with a skilled counselor. With focus on providing tools for affect regulation and narrative processing, clients will learn the skills necessary to move through their emotions in a safe environment and apply them in their natural environment.
I am also trained in Grief Counseling and treatment.
Life is hard, and for those who have experienced trauma, the hardships endured can be debilitating. These hardships can be processed and resolved through a therapeutic alliance with a skilled counselor. With focus on providing tools for affect regulation and narrative processing, clients will learn the skills necessary to move through their emotions in a safe environment and apply them in their natural environment.
(412) 324-3380 View (412) 324-3380
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Teion Xavier Ensley-Ellerbe
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAPC
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
My specialties are Anxiety, Depression, and Grief.
Teion Ensley-Ellerbe, LAPC is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Professional that provides services at Calm Pittsburgh. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents to help find, or rediscover, the best version of themselves that they may have lost trying to navigate life and its challenges. I have experience in counseling clients through grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, ageing-related issues and hardships, and overall life transitions and conflict. In practice, my clinical approaches with clients are Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral. I am to meet the client where they are in sessions
My specialties are Anxiety, Depression, and Grief.
Teion Ensley-Ellerbe, LAPC is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Professional that provides services at Calm Pittsburgh. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents to help find, or rediscover, the best version of themselves that they may have lost trying to navigate life and its challenges. I have experience in counseling clients through grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, ageing-related issues and hardships, and overall life transitions and conflict. In practice, my clinical approaches with clients are Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral. I am to meet the client where they are in sessions
(412) 385-4934 View (412) 385-4934
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Rose Marie Nehls
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15140
Are you depressed due to difficulties in your current relationship? Do you have a history of physical, sexual or verbal abuse? Do you find yourself isolating out of fear of being hurt again? If you are struggeling in these areas I have extensive training in women's and men's issues and can help with restoring your self esteem and the balance in your life. Some of the difficulties that you may be facing can also stem from the loss of someone important in your life. As a certified grief counselor I will provide guidance and encouragement during this difficult time.
Are you depressed due to difficulties in your current relationship? Do you have a history of physical, sexual or verbal abuse? Do you find yourself isolating out of fear of being hurt again? If you are struggeling in these areas I have extensive training in women's and men's issues and can help with restoring your self esteem and the balance in your life. Some of the difficulties that you may be facing can also stem from the loss of someone important in your life. As a certified grief counselor I will provide guidance and encouragement during this difficult time.
(724) 964-7024 View (724) 964-7024
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Brittany Chabak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, CDCES
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
Life is full of changes. While any change can be trying and stressful, some are harder on us than others. The death of a loved one, a traumatic health event, diagnosis of a chronic disease, ending of a relationship, these can be especially challenging and really rock our sense of safety and well-being. These changes can lead us to feeling lost, anxious, sad, angry, or just plain "stuck".
Life is full of changes. While any change can be trying and stressful, some are harder on us than others. The death of a loved one, a traumatic health event, diagnosis of a chronic disease, ending of a relationship, these can be especially challenging and really rock our sense of safety and well-being. These changes can lead us to feeling lost, anxious, sad, angry, or just plain "stuck".
(724) 560-3686 View (724) 560-3686
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Hillary Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
You don't have to untangle all of your trauma or grief on your own.
Have you experienced a life shattering event that changed the way you looked at yourself? Trauma impacts us in many ways & makes us feel disconnected from who we truly are and what we really want out of our lives. The World Health Organization recommends EMDR therapy as an effective treatment for trauma. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy that uses bilateral stimulation to process traumatic events in a more adaptive manner & can alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress, anxiety, etc.
You don't have to untangle all of your trauma or grief on your own.
Have you experienced a life shattering event that changed the way you looked at yourself? Trauma impacts us in many ways & makes us feel disconnected from who we truly are and what we really want out of our lives. The World Health Organization recommends EMDR therapy as an effective treatment for trauma. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy that uses bilateral stimulation to process traumatic events in a more adaptive manner & can alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress, anxiety, etc.
(724) 382-8266 View (724) 382-8266
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Integrity Psychological Services Llc
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, work or relationship issues? We are a group psychology practice in Monroeville of 20 licensed, experienced psychologists and therapists who will help you to effectively navigate through your problem. Our specialization areas include anxiety, work-related stress, couples counseling, divorce, grief and loss, transitional and career issues, trauma, depression and post-partum depression/anxiety. We work with adults, children, adolescents and couples. We specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy and EMDR - all gold standard treatments for effective outcomes.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, work or relationship issues? We are a group psychology practice in Monroeville of 20 licensed, experienced psychologists and therapists who will help you to effectively navigate through your problem. Our specialization areas include anxiety, work-related stress, couples counseling, divorce, grief and loss, transitional and career issues, trauma, depression and post-partum depression/anxiety. We work with adults, children, adolescents and couples. We specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy and EMDR - all gold standard treatments for effective outcomes.
(412) 536-7258 View (412) 536-7258
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The Beverly Centre
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
I also am highly skilled in working with victims of domestic and sexual violence, as well as those having concerns related to co-dependency, anxiety, grief/ loss and depression.
The Beverly Centre provides person-centered therapy in a safe, non-judgemental, therapeutic environment. The mission of The Beverly Centre is to help you achieve your best possible self! Challenges that I am best suited to treating are domestic violence issues, relationship concerns, marriage and family problems, co-dependency concerns, anger management, victims of violent crimes, and women's empowerment issues. I also am trained to assist you in managing anxiety and panic disorders, depression, grief and loss, divorce and custody, sexual assaults, spirituality, PTSD, and adolescent challenges. I treat any gender, all ethnicities, and any religious orientation.
I also am highly skilled in working with victims of domestic and sexual violence, as well as those having concerns related to co-dependency, anxiety, grief/ loss and depression.
The Beverly Centre provides person-centered therapy in a safe, non-judgemental, therapeutic environment. The mission of The Beverly Centre is to help you achieve your best possible self! Challenges that I am best suited to treating are domestic violence issues, relationship concerns, marriage and family problems, co-dependency concerns, anger management, victims of violent crimes, and women's empowerment issues. I also am trained to assist you in managing anxiety and panic disorders, depression, grief and loss, divorce and custody, sexual assaults, spirituality, PTSD, and adolescent challenges. I treat any gender, all ethnicities, and any religious orientation.
(412) 532-4617 View (412) 532-4617
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Emma Eberle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monroeville, PA 15146
Anxiety, grief, anger, love - Let’s talk about it. Many of us feel exhausted trying to manage, reason with, numb, or shame how me feel. And if we have a partner, we feel overwhelmed trying to understand ourselves AND someone else. This leads to communication flops and a loss of intimacy. Rather than seeing you as “one messed up mind,” I see you as having many different parts. For both individuals and couples, I help you find peace by getting to know all those parts. In practice this looks like a combination of practical, everyday changes an deep inner work.
Anxiety, grief, anger, love - Let’s talk about it. Many of us feel exhausted trying to manage, reason with, numb, or shame how me feel. And if we have a partner, we feel overwhelmed trying to understand ourselves AND someone else. This leads to communication flops and a loss of intimacy. Rather than seeing you as “one messed up mind,” I see you as having many different parts. For both individuals and couples, I help you find peace by getting to know all those parts. In practice this looks like a combination of practical, everyday changes an deep inner work.
(412) 388-2061 View (412) 388-2061
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Walter Sposkoski Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
I am accepting new clients! I accept Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance. I am available for in-person and telehealth. I provide individual, marriage and family counseling. I counsel children, teens, and adults from 5 years old thru retirement. I provide counseling for depression and anxiety; anger and stress management; grief and mourning; interpersonal, family, marriage and relationship difficulties; work and school related stressors and life adjustment challenges such as marriage, parenting and retirement. My goal is for you to improve functioning and feel better.
I am accepting new clients! I accept Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance. I am available for in-person and telehealth. I provide individual, marriage and family counseling. I counsel children, teens, and adults from 5 years old thru retirement. I provide counseling for depression and anxiety; anger and stress management; grief and mourning; interpersonal, family, marriage and relationship difficulties; work and school related stressors and life adjustment challenges such as marriage, parenting and retirement. My goal is for you to improve functioning and feel better.
(412) 376-4589 View (412) 376-4589
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Beth Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
My clients experience symptoms interfering with daily life, such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, stress, self-esteem issues, guilt, and shame.
Counseling is my passion, and my therapy approach includes evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, as well as mindfulness, inner child work, person centered, psychoeducation, mind/body connection, and others depending on your individual needs. We can work together to address your unique concerns and priorities.
My clients experience symptoms interfering with daily life, such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, stress, self-esteem issues, guilt, and shame.
Counseling is my passion, and my therapy approach includes evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, as well as mindfulness, inner child work, person centered, psychoeducation, mind/body connection, and others depending on your individual needs. We can work together to address your unique concerns and priorities.
(412) 284-5104 View (412) 284-5104
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Christie Walsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
Welcome!! My goal is to help support you in living a fulfilling life and build on your inherit strengths. My experience includes working with those who suffer from substance use issues, personal growth and development, and career counseling. I specialize in helping those suffering from anxiety & depression, grief, self-esteem issues, vocational concerns, and marital and relational conflict. I can help you to confront things that have remained unprocessed or new experiences which have brought forth stress or pain. Whether you are struggling from an acute crisis or recent stress, I can help you to better navigate the waters.
Welcome!! My goal is to help support you in living a fulfilling life and build on your inherit strengths. My experience includes working with those who suffer from substance use issues, personal growth and development, and career counseling. I specialize in helping those suffering from anxiety & depression, grief, self-esteem issues, vocational concerns, and marital and relational conflict. I can help you to confront things that have remained unprocessed or new experiences which have brought forth stress or pain. Whether you are struggling from an acute crisis or recent stress, I can help you to better navigate the waters.
(412) 207-3534 View (412) 207-3534
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Andrea Gionta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monroeville, PA 15146  (Online Only)
Now accepting new clients. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to work with you to find your best path forward. My passions include assisting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and other common struggles through challenging and reframing thoughts and developing healthy coping strategies. Appointments available via tele-health.
Now accepting new clients. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to work with you to find your best path forward. My passions include assisting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and other common struggles through challenging and reframing thoughts and developing healthy coping strategies. Appointments available via tele-health.
(412) 753-7763 View (412) 753-7763
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Kim Weiner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I worked for many years in college counseling, helping adults of all ages overcome problems arising from anxiety, poor mood, grief, life transitions, gender identity, sexual orientation, assault, and trauma among other concerns.
I am a licensed psychologist at Allegheny Mental Health Associates (AMHA), PC. with over 30 yrs of experience working with adults (18+) who encounter anxiety, depression, or relationship problems. I can help if you feel stressed and find it hard to be the person you want to be. I consider myself an integrative therapist and use a variety of therapeutic skills and techniques to best individualize treatment. My focus is to help you to discover, or recover, your sense of purpose and vitality, to enable you to re-connect with what matters most to you and teach you ways to relate to your life experiences with skill, insight and wisdom.
I worked for many years in college counseling, helping adults of all ages overcome problems arising from anxiety, poor mood, grief, life transitions, gender identity, sexual orientation, assault, and trauma among other concerns.
I am a licensed psychologist at Allegheny Mental Health Associates (AMHA), PC. with over 30 yrs of experience working with adults (18+) who encounter anxiety, depression, or relationship problems. I can help if you feel stressed and find it hard to be the person you want to be. I consider myself an integrative therapist and use a variety of therapeutic skills and techniques to best individualize treatment. My focus is to help you to discover, or recover, your sense of purpose and vitality, to enable you to re-connect with what matters most to you and teach you ways to relate to your life experiences with skill, insight and wisdom.
(412) 899-2510 View (412) 899-2510
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Joan McCullough-Crissman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monroeville, PA 15146
Whether you are experiencing workplace reentry, job loss, stress management, or career choices, life transitions, relationships, parenting, or chronic illness; we'll look into why themes repeat themselves and identify new outcomes.
I believe, the single most important element of counseling is the relationship between the therapist and client. The first step is for us to work together to balance both a professional and heartfelt relationship. You'll find the office welcoming, comfortable, discreet atmosphere; where you can feel safe to discuss your needs. I serve a variety of client populations, including, youth, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. Couples, Family, Individual and Group Therapy are a focus. Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Anger, Parenting and Loss. Referrals for medication management can also be facilitated through my office, if desired..
Whether you are experiencing workplace reentry, job loss, stress management, or career choices, life transitions, relationships, parenting, or chronic illness; we'll look into why themes repeat themselves and identify new outcomes.
I believe, the single most important element of counseling is the relationship between the therapist and client. The first step is for us to work together to balance both a professional and heartfelt relationship. You'll find the office welcoming, comfortable, discreet atmosphere; where you can feel safe to discuss your needs. I serve a variety of client populations, including, youth, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. Couples, Family, Individual and Group Therapy are a focus. Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Anger, Parenting and Loss. Referrals for medication management can also be facilitated through my office, if desired..
(724) 871-3218 View (724) 871-3218
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Byers Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
Are you feeling lost or alone? Do you struggle with emotions of sadness, anxiety, or grief? Have you been physically or sexually abused or a victim of domestic violence? Maybe, you're feeling stuck or are struggling with a life transition and don't know where to turn? It can be hard to ask for help, but a little help is often what we need in order to connect with our own inner capacity to cope and heal. I have experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly to manage life's difficulties and work toward health, happiness, and acceptance.
Are you feeling lost or alone? Do you struggle with emotions of sadness, anxiety, or grief? Have you been physically or sexually abused or a victim of domestic violence? Maybe, you're feeling stuck or are struggling with a life transition and don't know where to turn? It can be hard to ask for help, but a little help is often what we need in order to connect with our own inner capacity to cope and heal. I have experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly to manage life's difficulties and work toward health, happiness, and acceptance.
(412) 376-4155 View (412) 376-4155
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Theresa M. Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
Waitlist for new clients
" I say that because I know the realities of life; there are times of joy and there are times of loss.
Not accepting new clients at this time. It is my professional and personal belief that individuals do not heal in an environment of shame and guilt. For this reason, I strive to create a non-judgmental atmosphere where clients feel safe to discuss their issues in an open and productive way. My specialty areas are substance use disorders (addictions) and trauma. Guilt and shame are two feelings that are frequently felt by those who struggle with addictive issues, and for those who have experienced trauma. My goal is to help clients and their families understand their issues and work toward a better life.
" I say that because I know the realities of life; there are times of joy and there are times of loss.
Not accepting new clients at this time. It is my professional and personal belief that individuals do not heal in an environment of shame and guilt. For this reason, I strive to create a non-judgmental atmosphere where clients feel safe to discuss their issues in an open and productive way. My specialty areas are substance use disorders (addictions) and trauma. Guilt and shame are two feelings that are frequently felt by those who struggle with addictive issues, and for those who have experienced trauma. My goal is to help clients and their families understand their issues and work toward a better life.
(878) 205-0582 View (878) 205-0582
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Jessica Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced trauma as well as concerns related to depression, loss and grief, and anxiety. As a clinician, I hold safety as a non-negotiable imperative for the therapy space to be productive. I also encourage my clients to use the safe therapy space to lean into the discomfort required to make the changes that they wish to see in their lives.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced trauma as well as concerns related to depression, loss and grief, and anxiety. As a clinician, I hold safety as a non-negotiable imperative for the therapy space to be productive. I also encourage my clients to use the safe therapy space to lean into the discomfort required to make the changes that they wish to see in their lives.
(724) 202-0526 View (724) 202-0526
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Elizabeth Sarraf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
Waitlist for new clients
I have training and experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, including traumatic loss and mass violence, as well as those dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
When life feels overwhelming, your day to day stressors add up, or past experiences cause you difficulties, choosing to seek therapy can be a pivotal step towards feeling like yourself again. I work collaboratively with clients to help them chart a path forward that feels healthy and acknowledges the impact of all of life’s experiences. Therapy is an opportunity to explore old patterns, create new ones, and to find your voice. Together, we will create a space where you feel safe enough to put down your walls and explore what is working in your life, what is not, and how to get you to where you want to be.
I have training and experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, including traumatic loss and mass violence, as well as those dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
When life feels overwhelming, your day to day stressors add up, or past experiences cause you difficulties, choosing to seek therapy can be a pivotal step towards feeling like yourself again. I work collaboratively with clients to help them chart a path forward that feels healthy and acknowledges the impact of all of life’s experiences. Therapy is an opportunity to explore old patterns, create new ones, and to find your voice. Together, we will create a space where you feel safe enough to put down your walls and explore what is working in your life, what is not, and how to get you to where you want to be.
(412) 219-5957 View (412) 219-5957
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Jennifer Ann Barker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
I have many years of experience helping people with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, body image, self-esteem, and addiction.
Although we cannot change our past, we can acknowledge its impact and change how we view it and ourselves. While working with clients, I encourage expression to gain self-awareness and to reshape narratives. Expression is essential in everyday life, especially when working through difficult times, such as grief and trauma. I practice therapy with a person-centered, trauma-informed, strength based approach to meet clients where they are and to help them make changes to start the healing process. As an Art Therapist, I have the ability to bring artmaking into the therapy session and to help facilitate the healing process.
I have many years of experience helping people with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, body image, self-esteem, and addiction.
Although we cannot change our past, we can acknowledge its impact and change how we view it and ourselves. While working with clients, I encourage expression to gain self-awareness and to reshape narratives. Expression is essential in everyday life, especially when working through difficult times, such as grief and trauma. I practice therapy with a person-centered, trauma-informed, strength based approach to meet clients where they are and to help them make changes to start the healing process. As an Art Therapist, I have the ability to bring artmaking into the therapy session and to help facilitate the healing process.
(878) 216-0445 View (878) 216-0445
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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.