Grief Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
I specialize in grief, loss, and trauma and also have advanced experience treating anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions/adjustments.
I welcome you to come, as you are, to join me in looking at these areas of your life with a new lens. I am dedicated to providing compassionate counseling services that empowers you to overcome life's challenges.
I provide a safe and supportive space for developing greater skills, positive changes, and personal fortitude for meeting your goals.
I specialize in grief, loss, and trauma and also have advanced experience treating anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions/adjustments.
I welcome you to come, as you are, to join me in looking at these areas of your life with a new lens. I am dedicated to providing compassionate counseling services that empowers you to overcome life's challenges.
I provide a safe and supportive space for developing greater skills, positive changes, and personal fortitude for meeting your goals.
Dr. Yihhsing Liu 劉懿馨
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical practice is informed by principles of humanistic psychology with the following focuses: psychodynamics, cultural relational process, and trauma-focused framework. I believe in the power of therapeutic discourses that facilitate clients to discover unspoken thoughts and emotions related to their issues. I help clients to make meaningful connections and integrate thoughts, feelings, and actions given a situated culture and context. Additionally, I help clients explore meanings and patterns from a variety of roles they may identify with while developing creative mechanisms to respond to contextual and systematic stressors.
My clinical practice is informed by principles of humanistic psychology with the following focuses: psychodynamics, cultural relational process, and trauma-focused framework. I believe in the power of therapeutic discourses that facilitate clients to discover unspoken thoughts and emotions related to their issues. I help clients to make meaningful connections and integrate thoughts, feelings, and actions given a situated culture and context. Additionally, I help clients explore meanings and patterns from a variety of roles they may identify with while developing creative mechanisms to respond to contextual and systematic stressors.
Hello, I specialize in working with those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
You do not have to grieve alone. I use a combination of supportive and humanistic therapy approaches to help you with the grieving process. Supportive therapy is more practical and focuses on emotional stability, symptom relief, and building coping skills. Humanistic therapy is deeper, which emphasizes personal growth and self-awareness.
Hello, I specialize in working with those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
You do not have to grieve alone. I use a combination of supportive and humanistic therapy approaches to help you with the grieving process. Supportive therapy is more practical and focuses on emotional stability, symptom relief, and building coping skills. Humanistic therapy is deeper, which emphasizes personal growth and self-awareness.
The first step to healing is awareness. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy including interpersonal, holistic health, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and person centered – aiming to develop a relationship with you that is based on unconditional positive regard. I focus on resiliency, strengths, and respect for you in the here and now. My approach is one of understanding, compassion, a sense-of-humor, and creativity combined with education and life experience.
The first step to healing is awareness. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy including interpersonal, holistic health, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and person centered – aiming to develop a relationship with you that is based on unconditional positive regard. I focus on resiliency, strengths, and respect for you in the here and now. My approach is one of understanding, compassion, a sense-of-humor, and creativity combined with education and life experience.
I have years of experience working with clients struggling with grief, trauma, and depression.
My primary counseling orientation is existential, seeking to help clients become empowered to an optimal level of wellness on their own terms. I can integrate other orientations, such as cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, psychodynamic, narrative, and EMDR. I see the client as the leader in the counseling relationship.
I have years of experience working with clients struggling with grief, trauma, and depression.
My primary counseling orientation is existential, seeking to help clients become empowered to an optimal level of wellness on their own terms. I can integrate other orientations, such as cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, psychodynamic, narrative, and EMDR. I see the client as the leader in the counseling relationship.
Patrick S Gann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're a newcomer, or you've searched high and low for a therapist or counselor to help you through your struggles, I invite you to consider how I might be able to help. Perhaps you are struggling with a chronic mental health condition; perhaps you have experienced a significant stressor or trauma and need help processing it all. You may want insight on how to decrease your suffering, or how to overcome a challenge. Perhaps the intersection of belief and identity is a concern of yours. If any of this sounds like what you're experiencing, I am glad you found your way here.
Whether you're a newcomer, or you've searched high and low for a therapist or counselor to help you through your struggles, I invite you to consider how I might be able to help. Perhaps you are struggling with a chronic mental health condition; perhaps you have experienced a significant stressor or trauma and need help processing it all. You may want insight on how to decrease your suffering, or how to overcome a challenge. Perhaps the intersection of belief and identity is a concern of yours. If any of this sounds like what you're experiencing, I am glad you found your way here.
Grief from loss?
Our therapists specialize in addressing trauma, life & work stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, childhood disorders, parenting challenges, medical issues, and more. We also offer Spanish-speaking services. We utilize a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, from CBT to EMDR & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Grief from loss?
Our therapists specialize in addressing trauma, life & work stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, childhood disorders, parenting challenges, medical issues, and more. We also offer Spanish-speaking services. We utilize a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, from CBT to EMDR & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
You might be exploring polyamory, moving through grief, unpacking internalized -isms, or searching for deeper meaning beyond symptom checklists.
I offer collaborative, creative therapy that blends expressive arts, family systems, and relational approaches. I specialize in grief, sex & reproductive health, fat liberation, and non-traditional relationships. I bring lived experience, education, and abundant resources to help you explore patterns, deepen self-understanding, and imagine new ways of being.
You might be exploring polyamory, moving through grief, unpacking internalized -isms, or searching for deeper meaning beyond symptom checklists.
I offer collaborative, creative therapy that blends expressive arts, family systems, and relational approaches. I specialize in grief, sex & reproductive health, fat liberation, and non-traditional relationships. I bring lived experience, education, and abundant resources to help you explore patterns, deepen self-understanding, and imagine new ways of being.
Grief comes in many forms: loss of friendship, disappointment in loved ones, a workplace not meeting your expectations, or being in an unexpected place in your life.
What could a sense of liberation & healthy connection look like for you in your day-to-day life? You’ve gotten to this point of your existence, and have collected a variety of experiences and patterns that have shaped the complexity of who you are and the ways you interact with others. Still, more changes/transitions are inevitable. They may leave you feeling confused, disconnected, frustrated, lost, misdirected, or completely misaligned with the life you have envisioned for yourself. That's okay!
Grief comes in many forms: loss of friendship, disappointment in loved ones, a workplace not meeting your expectations, or being in an unexpected place in your life.
What could a sense of liberation & healthy connection look like for you in your day-to-day life? You’ve gotten to this point of your existence, and have collected a variety of experiences and patterns that have shaped the complexity of who you are and the ways you interact with others. Still, more changes/transitions are inevitable. They may leave you feeling confused, disconnected, frustrated, lost, misdirected, or completely misaligned with the life you have envisioned for yourself. That's okay!
I use a client-centered, cognitive-behavioral approach (art, play, & music therapy with younger clients) to teach coping strategies, new skills, and behavior modification techniques for managing ADHD, ASD, anxiety, stress, and life transitions such as divorce, loss of a job, moving, changing schools, or the death of a loved one.
I have years of helping parents understand child development and identifying areas that may be impeding their academic and/or social success. Working from a family systems approach, we'll enact a plan to address these challenges and monitor progress weekly. I have extensive experience with IEPs, 504's and helping parents understand and navigate the process.
I use a client-centered, cognitive-behavioral approach (art, play, & music therapy with younger clients) to teach coping strategies, new skills, and behavior modification techniques for managing ADHD, ASD, anxiety, stress, and life transitions such as divorce, loss of a job, moving, changing schools, or the death of a loved one.
I have years of helping parents understand child development and identifying areas that may be impeding their academic and/or social success. Working from a family systems approach, we'll enact a plan to address these challenges and monitor progress weekly. I have extensive experience with IEPs, 504's and helping parents understand and navigate the process.
Mary L Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, MA, LPC
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Waitlist for new clients
I've helped my clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. You can learn and develop better ways to handle the issues that are standing in the way of your goals. Get in touch today to see how we can work together to help you find peace and contentment. As an LPC, I offer clinical experience and knowledge, providing counseling to all clients, with a special focus on treating anxiety and panic disorder.
I've helped my clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. You can learn and develop better ways to handle the issues that are standing in the way of your goals. Get in touch today to see how we can work together to help you find peace and contentment. As an LPC, I offer clinical experience and knowledge, providing counseling to all clients, with a special focus on treating anxiety and panic disorder.
I provide individualized and integrative care around depression, anxiety, and grief.
I understand how overwhelming it can feel to confront these challenges, but with the right support, transformation is not only possible but achievable. My approach blends traditional talk therapy with evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Crisis Intervention and Management, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness techniques.
I provide individualized and integrative care around depression, anxiety, and grief.
I understand how overwhelming it can feel to confront these challenges, but with the right support, transformation is not only possible but achievable. My approach blends traditional talk therapy with evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Crisis Intervention and Management, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness techniques.
Forward Wellness Counseling and Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, MS
4 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
At Forward Wellness, we specialize in maternal mental health, pregnancy loss, and traumatic or challenging childbirth experiences.
Beyond perinatal care, our clinicians have expertise in grief and loss, neurodivergence (including autism in women AFAB individuals), trauma, anxiety, and relationships. We also provide support for healthcare providers and caregivers facing burnout.
At Forward Wellness, we specialize in maternal mental health, pregnancy loss, and traumatic or challenging childbirth experiences.
Beyond perinatal care, our clinicians have expertise in grief and loss, neurodivergence (including autism in women AFAB individuals), trauma, anxiety, and relationships. We also provide support for healthcare providers and caregivers facing burnout.
I support clients navigating grief, trauma, and life transitions by exploring meaning, identity, and emotional experience.
As your therapist, I will provide a safe and supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and reconnect with your authentic self. Whether you’re navigating life changes, feeling stuck, or wanting to better understand who you are, I’m here to walk alongside you as you move toward what matters most.
I support clients navigating grief, trauma, and life transitions by exploring meaning, identity, and emotional experience.
As your therapist, I will provide a safe and supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and reconnect with your authentic self. Whether you’re navigating life changes, feeling stuck, or wanting to better understand who you are, I’m here to walk alongside you as you move toward what matters most.
My clinical experiences have afforded me the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, including but not limited to those with major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, living with chronic physical illnesses, and supporting those navigating parenthood.
In addition to the clinical insights that I offer, I have extensive personal experience in yoga and draw from mindfulness skills which I have cultivated through my yoga practice, such as the use of awareness and acceptance to increase insight into one's difficulties and to inspire growth.
My clinical experiences have afforded me the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, including but not limited to those with major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, living with chronic physical illnesses, and supporting those navigating parenthood.
In addition to the clinical insights that I offer, I have extensive personal experience in yoga and draw from mindfulness skills which I have cultivated through my yoga practice, such as the use of awareness and acceptance to increase insight into one's difficulties and to inspire growth.
” Feeling overwhelmed with sadness due to a death or loss of a relationship, pet, job, or health and feeling stuck and alone.
I am formally trained in Gestalt therapy and I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I can offer you a safe space, without judgement, to help you increase your self-awareness, learn how to better manage your moods and emotions, and explore alternative ways to cope with choice.
” Feeling overwhelmed with sadness due to a death or loss of a relationship, pet, job, or health and feeling stuck and alone.
I am formally trained in Gestalt therapy and I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I can offer you a safe space, without judgement, to help you increase your self-awareness, learn how to better manage your moods and emotions, and explore alternative ways to cope with choice.
Hi, I'm Leah - your no judgment, trauma informed therapist. I work with the heavy, messy challenges life sometimes brings: trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression, parenting battles, and navigating life changes. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe positive mental health is the cornerstone to feeling fulfilled and living our best life. Seeking help requires bravery and vulnerability, so congratulations on taking that step! I have 10 years of social work experience but have spent the past five years focused on providing mental health treatment to promote the welfare and well-being of individuals of all ages and families.
Hi, I'm Leah - your no judgment, trauma informed therapist. I work with the heavy, messy challenges life sometimes brings: trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression, parenting battles, and navigating life changes. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe positive mental health is the cornerstone to feeling fulfilled and living our best life. Seeking help requires bravery and vulnerability, so congratulations on taking that step! I have 10 years of social work experience but have spent the past five years focused on providing mental health treatment to promote the welfare and well-being of individuals of all ages and families.
Let's peel away the layers of stress, grief, trauma, and pressure to reveal the very best version of you.
I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression and mood disorders, adjustment disorder, and attachment-based conditions. Additionally, I have frequently worked with trauma/PTSD, grief, and reproductive issues.
Let's peel away the layers of stress, grief, trauma, and pressure to reveal the very best version of you.
I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression and mood disorders, adjustment disorder, and attachment-based conditions. Additionally, I have frequently worked with trauma/PTSD, grief, and reproductive issues.
From rage & stress, to grief, through life-stagnation & confusion to betrayal and divorce, my clients tend to be articulate & very smart, and prefer a counselor who is a realist, not someone who re-hashes old techniques or spouts trendy remedies.
The difference between driving down the road safely, versus hopping the curb, wiping out thirty people & making headlines is about an inch on the steering wheel. Sometimes a few key corrections can return you to feeling normal again, so why start with big steps. You're an adult, I'll treat you like one.
From rage & stress, to grief, through life-stagnation & confusion to betrayal and divorce, my clients tend to be articulate & very smart, and prefer a counselor who is a realist, not someone who re-hashes old techniques or spouts trendy remedies.
The difference between driving down the road safely, versus hopping the curb, wiping out thirty people & making headlines is about an inch on the steering wheel. Sometimes a few key corrections can return you to feeling normal again, so why start with big steps. You're an adult, I'll treat you like one.
Life is constantly changing. It can become so overwhelming at times that we don’t even know where to start meeting those challenges. However, we don’t have to face them alone.
Life is constantly changing. It can become so overwhelming at times that we don’t even know where to start meeting those challenges. However, we don’t have to face them alone.
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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.