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Inner Peace Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
I work with those struggling with issues related to depression, grief, crisis, anxiety, major life changes and more. Call or email to schedule an appointment today to help you on your journey toward healing.
I work with those struggling with issues related to depression, grief, crisis, anxiety, major life changes and more. Call or email to schedule an appointment today to help you on your journey toward healing.
(254) 434-2393 View (254) 434-2393
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Leslie Elizabeth Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
I am extremely passionate about guiding people to a better understanding of themselves and "why we do the things that we do". Our perspective dictates our emotional reactions to situations and therefore it affects our behavior; let me help you gain control of your reactions and change your thoughts! I am especially skilled with Depression/Anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, sports psychology, relationships/communication, childhood issues, improving self-esteem, grief/loss, identity development and issues related to the child-to-adult transition. Please see my website and blog for more information.
I am extremely passionate about guiding people to a better understanding of themselves and "why we do the things that we do". Our perspective dictates our emotional reactions to situations and therefore it affects our behavior; let me help you gain control of your reactions and change your thoughts! I am especially skilled with Depression/Anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, sports psychology, relationships/communication, childhood issues, improving self-esteem, grief/loss, identity development and issues related to the child-to-adult transition. Please see my website and blog for more information.
(214) 983-0198 View (214) 983-0198
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Kimberly Mizerik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
Now offering Therapy Intensive sessions which are an accelerated form of therapy that allows deeper healing in a shorter amount of time. Are stressful events and relationships making it impossible for you to relax? Are anxiety and depression making it hard to focus on the important things in your life and preventing you from making positive changes? There is hope and help available. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience as a psychotherapist in private practice and in Community Counseling. I have helped patients in their recovery from depression, anxiety, unstable relationships, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD.
Now offering Therapy Intensive sessions which are an accelerated form of therapy that allows deeper healing in a shorter amount of time. Are stressful events and relationships making it impossible for you to relax? Are anxiety and depression making it hard to focus on the important things in your life and preventing you from making positive changes? There is hope and help available. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience as a psychotherapist in private practice and in Community Counseling. I have helped patients in their recovery from depression, anxiety, unstable relationships, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD.
(254) 853-5079 View (254) 853-5079
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Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
McGregor, TX 76657  (Online Only)

Online Therapists

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Brannon La Force, LPC & Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75204  (Online Only)
I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I am currently seeing clients exclusively via telemedicine (secure video platform). I am able to see clients in Texas, Kansas, Alabama, and California.
I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I am currently seeing clients exclusively via telemedicine (secure video platform). I am able to see clients in Texas, Kansas, Alabama, and California.
(469) 804-6044 View (469) 804-6044
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Haley Stromberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MMFT
Verified Verified
Arlington, TX 76011
Whether you are struggling with past hurts, a struggling relationship, anxiety, depression, grief, self-doubt, or any type of mental health issue, Haley is here to walk alongside you and help you navigate how to improve your life and relationships and overcome trauma.
Haley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in marital and family relationship counseling and trauma therapy. Haley takes a holistic approach to mental health addressing the needs of the individual by considering the societal, relational, biological, spiritual, and emotional factors in a person's life. Haley approaches therapy with a collaborative stance, considering the client the expert on their life and situations and offers her expertise on relational dynamics, trauma and the brain, attachment wounds, and self-parenting to help her clients navigate their past hurts, current relationships, anxiety, and more.
Whether you are struggling with past hurts, a struggling relationship, anxiety, depression, grief, self-doubt, or any type of mental health issue, Haley is here to walk alongside you and help you navigate how to improve your life and relationships and overcome trauma.
Haley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in marital and family relationship counseling and trauma therapy. Haley takes a holistic approach to mental health addressing the needs of the individual by considering the societal, relational, biological, spiritual, and emotional factors in a person's life. Haley approaches therapy with a collaborative stance, considering the client the expert on their life and situations and offers her expertise on relational dynamics, trauma and the brain, attachment wounds, and self-parenting to help her clients navigate their past hurts, current relationships, anxiety, and more.
(325) 378-0439 View (325) 378-0439
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Amanda Noyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75244
The purpose of Finding Freedom Therapy is to treat trauma and grief from every angle in order to promote healing and increase resilience. We utilize evidence-based therapies to treat trauma and loss reactively as well as proactively; our mission is to help not only after it has taken place, but also if it has an ongoing role in your life. While we work with a wide array of clients, we specialize in working with military members, veterans, police officers, firefighters, medical personnel—all those who deal with trauma and tragedy on a daily basis. We also provide dedicated services to parents grieving a loss after perinatal demise.
The purpose of Finding Freedom Therapy is to treat trauma and grief from every angle in order to promote healing and increase resilience. We utilize evidence-based therapies to treat trauma and loss reactively as well as proactively; our mission is to help not only after it has taken place, but also if it has an ongoing role in your life. While we work with a wide array of clients, we specialize in working with military members, veterans, police officers, firefighters, medical personnel—all those who deal with trauma and tragedy on a daily basis. We also provide dedicated services to parents grieving a loss after perinatal demise.
(972) 460-9310 View (972) 460-9310
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Lifeworks Counseling Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Addison, TX 75001
Lifeworks therapists work with most emotional/psychological disorders; such as, major depression, bipolar, anxiety/PTSD, anger/stress, grief & personality disorders.
Lifeworks Counseling Center, PLLC has been in business since 1992. We provide therapy for ages 4 and up. We have 9 therapists (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) who provide counseling for almost any emotional/mental/spiritual challenge people face in today's culture. We have therapists on most major insurance and EAP panels and also work with private pay clients as well.
Lifeworks therapists work with most emotional/psychological disorders; such as, major depression, bipolar, anxiety/PTSD, anger/stress, grief & personality disorders.
Lifeworks Counseling Center, PLLC has been in business since 1992. We provide therapy for ages 4 and up. We have 9 therapists (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) who provide counseling for almost any emotional/mental/spiritual challenge people face in today's culture. We have therapists on most major insurance and EAP panels and also work with private pay clients as well.
(972) 435-0231 View (972) 435-0231
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Akuji Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CEDS
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660  (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional counselor with a specialty in helping those struggling with all types of disordered eating. I earned my master’s degree in psychology from Midwestern State University. My background includes working with teenagers and adults in psychiatric hospitals and state correctional institutions. In these settings, I provided individual counseling services, therapeutic crisis management, and mental health groups focused on grief and loss, stress management, dialectical behavior techniques, and eating disorders.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a specialty in helping those struggling with all types of disordered eating. I earned my master’s degree in psychology from Midwestern State University. My background includes working with teenagers and adults in psychiatric hospitals and state correctional institutions. In these settings, I provided individual counseling services, therapeutic crisis management, and mental health groups focused on grief and loss, stress management, dialectical behavior techniques, and eating disorders.
(512) 359-3796 View (512) 359-3796
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Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021
Therapy areas include: Anxiety, Coping Skills, Stress, Depression, Marital Conflict, Grief/Loss, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Dissociation, Family Conflict, Interpersonal Issues, Trauma, Addiction, Child and Teen Counseling, Adult Counseling, Couples Counseling, Clergy Counseling and more.
As you take this step towards achieving wellness, we are honored to walk with you on your personal journey while providing a safe place, healing, hope, restoration, and quality of care. Specifically, Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas are dedicated to providing quality professional care by specializing in prevention, treatment and diagnosis of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.CAACOT provides evidence-based counseling and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
Therapy areas include: Anxiety, Coping Skills, Stress, Depression, Marital Conflict, Grief/Loss, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Dissociation, Family Conflict, Interpersonal Issues, Trauma, Addiction, Child and Teen Counseling, Adult Counseling, Couples Counseling, Clergy Counseling and more.
As you take this step towards achieving wellness, we are honored to walk with you on your personal journey while providing a safe place, healing, hope, restoration, and quality of care. Specifically, Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas are dedicated to providing quality professional care by specializing in prevention, treatment and diagnosis of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.CAACOT provides evidence-based counseling and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
(214) 974-4214 View (214) 974-4214
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Samaritan Center
LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LAC
Not Verified Not Verified
Austin, TX 78758
We serve all ages and address a variety of issues including family violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stress, addiction, divorce, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, TBI, pain, insomnia, grief, aging, relationships, career and life transitions.
Samaritan Center has been saving lives and giving hope to Central Texas families for more than 45 years. We envision a healthy and compassionate community where every individual achieves mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being. We heal hearts, provide hope, and enhance lives with a holistic approach to mental health for all ages, whole families and the military community. Since 2007, we have supported veterans and military families through our Hope for Heroes program. With 14 counselors and 2 acupuncturists, we have a unique approach to treating individuals and families.
We serve all ages and address a variety of issues including family violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stress, addiction, divorce, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, TBI, pain, insomnia, grief, aging, relationships, career and life transitions.
Samaritan Center has been saving lives and giving hope to Central Texas families for more than 45 years. We envision a healthy and compassionate community where every individual achieves mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being. We heal hearts, provide hope, and enhance lives with a holistic approach to mental health for all ages, whole families and the military community. Since 2007, we have supported veterans and military families through our Hope for Heroes program. With 14 counselors and 2 acupuncturists, we have a unique approach to treating individuals and families.
(512) 271-4072 View (512) 271-4072
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Crystal V Amador
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Euless, TX 76040  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, my name is Crystal Amador, a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience in career counseling, grief counseling, and serving the military community. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am drawn to a variety of ages and cultures as a therapist. Whether you find yourself affected by the current state of the world, stuck at a crossroad, or suffering from mental health disorders, let me guide you through your road to recovery. I will teach you coping skills and empower you to learn more about your mental health.
Hi, my name is Crystal Amador, a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience in career counseling, grief counseling, and serving the military community. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am drawn to a variety of ages and cultures as a therapist. Whether you find yourself affected by the current state of the world, stuck at a crossroad, or suffering from mental health disorders, let me guide you through your road to recovery. I will teach you coping skills and empower you to learn more about your mental health.
(817) 835-6367 View (817) 835-6367
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Debra Ellis - Ellis Counseling Agency
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LBSW, ACBSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, TX 76012
My services cover a wide range of concerns, including mental health issues, substance abuse, grief and loss, infertility, stress management, anger management, and assertiveness communication training.
Welcome to Ellis Counseling Agency! As a skilled behavioral specialist, I am here to provide comprehensive support for a wide range of challenges that you and your family may encounter. My expertise lies in fostering personal well-being, both at an individual level and within the family unit. With the aim of guiding, you towards fulfilling your true potential, I am proud to hold dual licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Social Worker. Throughout my extensive 25-year career in behavioral health, substance abuse, case management, and medical social work, I have acquired invaluable experience.
My services cover a wide range of concerns, including mental health issues, substance abuse, grief and loss, infertility, stress management, anger management, and assertiveness communication training.
Welcome to Ellis Counseling Agency! As a skilled behavioral specialist, I am here to provide comprehensive support for a wide range of challenges that you and your family may encounter. My expertise lies in fostering personal well-being, both at an individual level and within the family unit. With the aim of guiding, you towards fulfilling your true potential, I am proud to hold dual licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Social Worker. Throughout my extensive 25-year career in behavioral health, substance abuse, case management, and medical social work, I have acquired invaluable experience.
(214) 241-4093 View (214) 241-4093
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ATX Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78665
Our expertise comes from a unique combination of years of education, hands-on experience in several sectors of the health and wellness industry, and our own challenging, personal stories with grief, trauma, and loss.
A therapy home base where you can feel safe, be yourself, and finally experience growth and healing. As a multicultural team led by husband and wife owner-clinicians, Sarah and Damien, we bring a diverse range of experiences, skill sets, and specialties to the table. Our team of talented, highly-qualified counselors meets you where you are to create a customized plan of action to get you to the other side, where you want to be. And although our clients often stay with us for a long time, we’re passionate about arming you with the tools you need and showing you how to use them independently, to heal, grow, and succeed. We don’t do cookie cutter. Because your treatment goals are unique— like you. Most importantly, we’re here to reassure you that there is hope ahead of you. If you’re feeling: overwhelmed and searching for peace, like you’re at a fork in the road, desperate for change in your life...We understand how you feel. Seriously. We don’t say that lightly. The great part is, you don’t have to stay stuck in that place forever.
Our expertise comes from a unique combination of years of education, hands-on experience in several sectors of the health and wellness industry, and our own challenging, personal stories with grief, trauma, and loss.
A therapy home base where you can feel safe, be yourself, and finally experience growth and healing. As a multicultural team led by husband and wife owner-clinicians, Sarah and Damien, we bring a diverse range of experiences, skill sets, and specialties to the table. Our team of talented, highly-qualified counselors meets you where you are to create a customized plan of action to get you to the other side, where you want to be. And although our clients often stay with us for a long time, we’re passionate about arming you with the tools you need and showing you how to use them independently, to heal, grow, and succeed. We don’t do cookie cutter. Because your treatment goals are unique— like you. Most importantly, we’re here to reassure you that there is hope ahead of you. If you’re feeling: overwhelmed and searching for peace, like you’re at a fork in the road, desperate for change in your life...We understand how you feel. Seriously. We don’t say that lightly. The great part is, you don’t have to stay stuck in that place forever.
(512) 648-4919 View (512) 648-4919
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Jessica Erickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76179
Hello, I look forward to meeting with you. We are not meant to be perfect; we are meant to be whole. My goal is to help you create the life experience that makes you happy. I will provide a safe, supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for you. I offer therapy that is empowering, collaborative, and client-centered to adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. My areas of experience include couple/marriage counseling, coaching and mentoring, relationship issues, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, and domestic violence. I am passionate about helping clients find their best selves
Hello, I look forward to meeting with you. We are not meant to be perfect; we are meant to be whole. My goal is to help you create the life experience that makes you happy. I will provide a safe, supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for you. I offer therapy that is empowering, collaborative, and client-centered to adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. My areas of experience include couple/marriage counseling, coaching and mentoring, relationship issues, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, and domestic violence. I am passionate about helping clients find their best selves
(682) 223-4607 View (682) 223-4607
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Dr. Lisa C McElroy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Coppell, TX 75019  (Online Only)
I am aware that if you are thinking of contacting me, you are struggling. My goal is to make this process as easy and comforting as possible. I believe in solution-focused treatment, and have dedicated my professional life to easing pain and helping people build a skill set for a better life. I specialize in cognitive behavioral, insight oriented and supportive treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, panic disorder, bipolar disorders I and II, schizoaffective disorder, and grief. I have advanced training in the evaluation and management of memory disorders, complex dementia and late life depression.
I am aware that if you are thinking of contacting me, you are struggling. My goal is to make this process as easy and comforting as possible. I believe in solution-focused treatment, and have dedicated my professional life to easing pain and helping people build a skill set for a better life. I specialize in cognitive behavioral, insight oriented and supportive treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, panic disorder, bipolar disorders I and II, schizoaffective disorder, and grief. I have advanced training in the evaluation and management of memory disorders, complex dementia and late life depression.
(469) 312-6795 View (469) 312-6795
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Lisa Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MAT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
I have been in practice for 20 years. I work with many individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, and life curveballs. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I am also certified in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, social anxiety and phobias. I have specific experience working with those who suffer from chronic illness, chronic pain, and recovering from brain injury. In addition to my Master of Social Work, I hold a Master of Arts in Theology. For those who are interested, I practice spiritually-integrated psychotherapy.
I have been in practice for 20 years. I work with many individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, and life curveballs. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I am also certified in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, social anxiety and phobias. I have specific experience working with those who suffer from chronic illness, chronic pain, and recovering from brain injury. In addition to my Master of Social Work, I hold a Master of Arts in Theology. For those who are interested, I practice spiritually-integrated psychotherapy.
(979) 553-6189 View (979) 553-6189
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Nahal Delpassand
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731
I began my clinical work at Hospice Austin where I provided individual/group grief and loss counseling.
As a therapist, I am strength-based. I am comitted to creating hope and change by helping my clients focus on the positive, the effective, and the reasonable solutions that are available. Thus, I believe that it is my job to ensure that the therapy session balances problems with solutions and percieved faults with percieved strengths.
I began my clinical work at Hospice Austin where I provided individual/group grief and loss counseling.
As a therapist, I am strength-based. I am comitted to creating hope and change by helping my clients focus on the positive, the effective, and the reasonable solutions that are available. Thus, I believe that it is my job to ensure that the therapy session balances problems with solutions and percieved faults with percieved strengths.
(512) 379-6353 View (512) 379-6353
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Erin Page Spalding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
As a counselor who has devoted my career to grief and loss, I understand that it might feel like life is falling apart right now.
Are you grieving the loss of something or someone you loved? Perhaps it was the traumatic loss of a person close to you or your health due to illness. Maybe you’re grieving the person you once knew who you’ve lost due to substances, dementia, or mental health. Grief is a difficult, exhausting, and often isolating process. You may feel like you don’t even know how to or want to move forward, or you may have thought you did and are only now realizing you could use some support to do that. You’re looking for a safe place to start on or move forward in your grief journey.
As a counselor who has devoted my career to grief and loss, I understand that it might feel like life is falling apart right now.
Are you grieving the loss of something or someone you loved? Perhaps it was the traumatic loss of a person close to you or your health due to illness. Maybe you’re grieving the person you once knew who you’ve lost due to substances, dementia, or mental health. Grief is a difficult, exhausting, and often isolating process. You may feel like you don’t even know how to or want to move forward, or you may have thought you did and are only now realizing you could use some support to do that. You’re looking for a safe place to start on or move forward in your grief journey.
(512) 270-7241 View (512) 270-7241
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New Leaf Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Granbury, TX 76048
At New Leaf Services, LLC we offer a wide variety of therapy and specialties. We offer individual, family, and couples counseling. Specialty treatment is available in Trauma, Abuse, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health Issues, and Animal Assisted Therapy. For counselors, we offer CEU training, administrative services, billing, credentialing, and general bookkeeping.
At New Leaf Services, LLC we offer a wide variety of therapy and specialties. We offer individual, family, and couples counseling. Specialty treatment is available in Trauma, Abuse, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health Issues, and Animal Assisted Therapy. For counselors, we offer CEU training, administrative services, billing, credentialing, and general bookkeeping.
(855) 236-7013 View (855) 236-7013

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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.