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Palmetto Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rock Hill, SC 29732
*Depression *Anxiety *Panic Attacks *Grief & Loss *ADHD *Autism Spectrum Disorders *Anger Management *Self-Esteem *Bipolar Disorder *Addiction *Impulse-Control Disorders *Chronic Pain *Child / Adolescent Problems *Parent-Child Relational Problems *Couples / Marital Therapy *Family Conflict *Stress Management *Occupational Problems *Substance Abuse.
With several licensed counselors to choose from, Palmetto Counseling proudly serves the communities of Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and surrounding Charlotte areas. We provide treatment to children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families. For the convenience of our clients, Evening & Saturday Appointments are available. Call 803-329-9639 for more information.
*Depression *Anxiety *Panic Attacks *Grief & Loss *ADHD *Autism Spectrum Disorders *Anger Management *Self-Esteem *Bipolar Disorder *Addiction *Impulse-Control Disorders *Chronic Pain *Child / Adolescent Problems *Parent-Child Relational Problems *Couples / Marital Therapy *Family Conflict *Stress Management *Occupational Problems *Substance Abuse.
With several licensed counselors to choose from, Palmetto Counseling proudly serves the communities of Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and surrounding Charlotte areas. We provide treatment to children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families. For the convenience of our clients, Evening & Saturday Appointments are available. Call 803-329-9639 for more information.
(803) 666-8150 View (803) 666-8150
Photo of Benjamin Fishbein, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Benjamin Fishbein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29407
Most of us are hard on ourselves and tend to avoid or control our emotions. But how useful is this long term? Let's work together to find a better approach. I welcome young adults to my practice-it is a uniquely challenging part of life! I welcome men to my practice-I think it is helpful to work with a therapist who just "gets it" and with whom you can be your full self. I welcome people who are grieving and have experienced significant loss-I know how massively disruptive and overwhelming this can be. Visit my website to get started: www.estuarycounseling.com
Most of us are hard on ourselves and tend to avoid or control our emotions. But how useful is this long term? Let's work together to find a better approach. I welcome young adults to my practice-it is a uniquely challenging part of life! I welcome men to my practice-I think it is helpful to work with a therapist who just "gets it" and with whom you can be your full self. I welcome people who are grieving and have experienced significant loss-I know how massively disruptive and overwhelming this can be. Visit my website to get started: www.estuarycounseling.com
(843) 279-8728 View (843) 279-8728
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MMB Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP, CBT, VSP, CPT
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29201
After the death of my 21-year old son due to a homicide, my life as I once knew it, changed forever. This horrific experience has taught me that you do not get over your grief, you strive to get through and beyond it. This is not like the five stages of grief one experiences during an expected loss of a loved one, you do not progress step by step, but you can get through it. Our loss may be the same but our path will be different. If you are feeling hopeless and/or overwhelmed in your grief, contact me for a consultation.
After the death of my 21-year old son due to a homicide, my life as I once knew it, changed forever. This horrific experience has taught me that you do not get over your grief, you strive to get through and beyond it. This is not like the five stages of grief one experiences during an expected loss of a loved one, you do not progress step by step, but you can get through it. Our loss may be the same but our path will be different. If you are feeling hopeless and/or overwhelmed in your grief, contact me for a consultation.
(803) 666-8716 View (803) 666-8716
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Bailey Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaufort, SC 29902
Now Accepting New Clients. Life is a journey with no shortage of challenges. We encounter these as we navigate parenthood or face many types of grief and loss. At times things become overwhelming and we need someone to journey with and guide us through managing stress and anxiety in order to cope and regain a sense of control. We all need a safe place to explore our thoughts and feelings to help us make sense of our world.
Now Accepting New Clients. Life is a journey with no shortage of challenges. We encounter these as we navigate parenthood or face many types of grief and loss. At times things become overwhelming and we need someone to journey with and guide us through managing stress and anxiety in order to cope and regain a sense of control. We all need a safe place to explore our thoughts and feelings to help us make sense of our world.
(843) 920-4801 View (843) 920-4801
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Richard Mataafa
LPC Intern, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Do you have a teen/adolescent struggling with complex grief? Not sure what to do? Perhaps you yourself have never addressed that which you lost.
Have you experienced moments of joy, wholeness, and deep connection in your life? If you've found your way to this page, chances are you're not currently residing in those emotional, mental, and spiritual spaces. Instead, you sense a profound longing within your mind, body and spirit to return to those places of fullness and flourishing,
Do you have a teen/adolescent struggling with complex grief? Not sure what to do? Perhaps you yourself have never addressed that which you lost.
Have you experienced moments of joy, wholeness, and deep connection in your life? If you've found your way to this page, chances are you're not currently residing in those emotional, mental, and spiritual spaces. Instead, you sense a profound longing within your mind, body and spirit to return to those places of fullness and flourishing,
(864) 548-9382 View (864) 548-9382
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Harold Kirby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bluffton, SC 29910  (Online Only)
Thirty years of clinical practice experience treating anxiety disorders, trauma, grief and depression, using CBT.
It has been estimated that 3.3 to a reported high of 6 million people suffer from OCD in the US. OCD, in particular, continues to be misdiagnosed and as a result is often treated ineffectively. Using primarily CBT, ACT, E/RP and mindfulness based treatment my goal is to help you manage these debilitating conditions with empirically based strategies, helping you gain the means to get back on the path of your true potential and lead a life that is worth living. We can work together to effectively manage your OCD, anxiety, depression or grief in a way that supports living a life that you value.
Thirty years of clinical practice experience treating anxiety disorders, trauma, grief and depression, using CBT.
It has been estimated that 3.3 to a reported high of 6 million people suffer from OCD in the US. OCD, in particular, continues to be misdiagnosed and as a result is often treated ineffectively. Using primarily CBT, ACT, E/RP and mindfulness based treatment my goal is to help you manage these debilitating conditions with empirically based strategies, helping you gain the means to get back on the path of your true potential and lead a life that is worth living. We can work together to effectively manage your OCD, anxiety, depression or grief in a way that supports living a life that you value.
(610) 898-3155 View (610) 898-3155
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Alexis Arzuaga
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LCMHC, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
My areas of clinical focus are veterans, first responders, trauma, substance use, grief/loss, Christian spirituality, and existential issues.
I entered the counseling profession to support individuals who are having difficulties facing life’s challenges. I have found that many people struggle because they have created unrealistic expectations about the support, relationships, and encouragement they need. I believe that as humanity becomes “busier,” life becomes more complicated, affecting relationships and how we see ourselves fitting in the world. Life is often full of difficult and complicated experiences that are difficult to overcome, especially without support. Ultimately, these difficulties distract us from pursuing what enriches our lives.
My areas of clinical focus are veterans, first responders, trauma, substance use, grief/loss, Christian spirituality, and existential issues.
I entered the counseling profession to support individuals who are having difficulties facing life’s challenges. I have found that many people struggle because they have created unrealistic expectations about the support, relationships, and encouragement they need. I believe that as humanity becomes “busier,” life becomes more complicated, affecting relationships and how we see ourselves fitting in the world. Life is often full of difficult and complicated experiences that are difficult to overcome, especially without support. Ultimately, these difficulties distract us from pursuing what enriches our lives.
(919) 694-4411 View (919) 694-4411
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Chris Hargrove
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CCTP, CCS, CCGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29607  (Online Only)
I believe that each individual already possesses the solutions to the challenges they face. My role as a counselor and a healer is to be a companion in the discovery of those solutions. I am a reliable guide with over 25 years of experience working with people of all ages. I specialize in helping people during major life transitions, times of grief & loss, and with trauma recovery. During my 11 years in Hospice, I learned how to help people navigate the many challenges that come with grief and loss. ​ As a long time meditation instructor, one of the hallmarks of my practice is the use of meditation as a tool for healing.
I believe that each individual already possesses the solutions to the challenges they face. My role as a counselor and a healer is to be a companion in the discovery of those solutions. I am a reliable guide with over 25 years of experience working with people of all ages. I specialize in helping people during major life transitions, times of grief & loss, and with trauma recovery. During my 11 years in Hospice, I learned how to help people navigate the many challenges that come with grief and loss. ​ As a long time meditation instructor, one of the hallmarks of my practice is the use of meditation as a tool for healing.
(828) 618-4184 View (828) 618-4184
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Paul W Kahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Hilton Head, SC 29925
My team and I are also certified in Compassionate Bereavement Care providing treatment for those suffering with traumatic loss,.
My practice is a welcoming, safe space open to folks of any gender, orientation, race, or religion. People who work with me say they feel deeply listened to and understood. My approach rests in a trustworthy relationship and focuses on nurturing healthful developmental and coping skills, as well as identifying and resolving problematic patterns. My primary effort is to help each client achieve his or her personal goals related to what brought them to therapy.
My team and I are also certified in Compassionate Bereavement Care providing treatment for those suffering with traumatic loss,.
My practice is a welcoming, safe space open to folks of any gender, orientation, race, or religion. People who work with me say they feel deeply listened to and understood. My approach rests in a trustworthy relationship and focuses on nurturing healthful developmental and coping skills, as well as identifying and resolving problematic patterns. My primary effort is to help each client achieve his or her personal goals related to what brought them to therapy.
(912) 207-9132 View (912) 207-9132
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Thomas Merz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Isle Of Palms, SC 29451  (Online Only)
Are you hurting, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, scared, or lost? It can be hard to see sometimes, but you have what it takes to make powerful changes, to create your own pathway to health and well-being. Whether it is grief, anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment, relationships, or other issues, we can work toward resolution and a greater sense of peace.
Are you hurting, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, scared, or lost? It can be hard to see sometimes, but you have what it takes to make powerful changes, to create your own pathway to health and well-being. Whether it is grief, anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment, relationships, or other issues, we can work toward resolution and a greater sense of peace.
(678) 303-4149 View (678) 303-4149
Photo of Joe Korzelius, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Joe Korzelius
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29681  (Online Only)
In addition to working with clients from all socioeconomic backgrounds, I have worked as a grief and educational counselor for over 20 years.
My desire is to provide a non-judgmental environment that allows you to express yourself freely and openly. I am genuine and supportive, but can be direct and challenge you to adapt your thinking when necessary. I strive for my clients to feel more focused, emotionally regulated, and confident. My approach emphasizes cognitive-behavioral techniques focusing on improving coping skills, habits to manage stress, anger, & depression. I am a believer in the client's power to heal themselves from an outdated belief system as well as their own mental, emotional and spiritual challenges. I will be a guide on your journey to better health.
In addition to working with clients from all socioeconomic backgrounds, I have worked as a grief and educational counselor for over 20 years.
My desire is to provide a non-judgmental environment that allows you to express yourself freely and openly. I am genuine and supportive, but can be direct and challenge you to adapt your thinking when necessary. I strive for my clients to feel more focused, emotionally regulated, and confident. My approach emphasizes cognitive-behavioral techniques focusing on improving coping skills, habits to manage stress, anger, & depression. I am a believer in the client's power to heal themselves from an outdated belief system as well as their own mental, emotional and spiritual challenges. I will be a guide on your journey to better health.
(864) 383-8897 View (864) 383-8897
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David John Berndt, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Skilled in a variety of different modalities -- able to see clients rapidly when in crisis -- Ericksonian hypnosis and metaphors can be helpful with pain control, grief, and other hard to manage problems -- A fresh set of eyes, I am a therapist who is there for you, without an agenda.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, when I was on the faculty at the University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry, I published or presented over 80 papers on psychology-related topics. I am also an author of Overcoming Anxiety. In my psychotherapy practice, located in N. Charleston, SC, I draw on various techniques to help you find solutions that can work for you. I bring expertise and a fresh set of eyes; a therapist who can be there for you without any agenda. I have occasional evening and weekend appointments, and work with individuals, to help diagnose, understand and treat many problems. I see clients by appointment only.
Skilled in a variety of different modalities -- able to see clients rapidly when in crisis -- Ericksonian hypnosis and metaphors can be helpful with pain control, grief, and other hard to manage problems -- A fresh set of eyes, I am a therapist who is there for you, without an agenda.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, when I was on the faculty at the University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry, I published or presented over 80 papers on psychology-related topics. I am also an author of Overcoming Anxiety. In my psychotherapy practice, located in N. Charleston, SC, I draw on various techniques to help you find solutions that can work for you. I bring expertise and a fresh set of eyes; a therapist who can be there for you without any agenda. I have occasional evening and weekend appointments, and work with individuals, to help diagnose, understand and treat many problems. I see clients by appointment only.
(843) 300-1915 View (843) 300-1915
Photo of Brittain Bass, MEd, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Brittain Bass
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29607
I work with individuals facing anxiety and depression, negative self-talk, grief and loss, relationship issues, and other concerns.
My name is Brittain and I love helping people accomplish goals and live more authentically. Feeling alone in our struggles can be hard, so my goal is to help you feel heard and valued as we work together to identify and overcome the obstacles you are facing and move toward a more fulfilled life. I believe each person and their struggles are unique, so I approach the counseling process to meet you right where you are, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. While I believe true healing is found through a relationship with Jesus Christ, I respect that not everyone shares this belief and will integrate it only upon request.
I work with individuals facing anxiety and depression, negative self-talk, grief and loss, relationship issues, and other concerns.
My name is Brittain and I love helping people accomplish goals and live more authentically. Feeling alone in our struggles can be hard, so my goal is to help you feel heard and valued as we work together to identify and overcome the obstacles you are facing and move toward a more fulfilled life. I believe each person and their struggles are unique, so I approach the counseling process to meet you right where you are, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. While I believe true healing is found through a relationship with Jesus Christ, I respect that not everyone shares this belief and will integrate it only upon request.
(864) 514-8133 View (864) 514-8133
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Chris McCoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Irmo, SC 29063
My value is in asking questions, listening, and drawing connections between your past experiences and present circumstances. Sometimes it's more about how we cope with events than what has actually happened. My job is to help you identify what isn't working and replace it. I act as a sounding board and challenge faulty thought patterns. This plays out with alcoholism, addiction, depression, grief, and codependency.
My value is in asking questions, listening, and drawing connections between your past experiences and present circumstances. Sometimes it's more about how we cope with events than what has actually happened. My job is to help you identify what isn't working and replace it. I act as a sounding board and challenge faulty thought patterns. This plays out with alcoholism, addiction, depression, grief, and codependency.
(803) 610-2282 View (803) 610-2282
Photo of Darius Poitier, LISW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Darius Poitier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
Poitier provides treatment for several issues including depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment disorder, mood dysregulation and relational distress.
Darius Poitier has over 20 years experience working in the social services industry. He has worked in clinical practice settings including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, inpatient, and residential treatment. Darius also has experience in clinical counseling, Christian counseling, and substance abuse treatment and case management Originally from South Florida, Darius earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Lynn University in 2004 as well as a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from Barry University in 2014.
Poitier provides treatment for several issues including depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment disorder, mood dysregulation and relational distress.
Darius Poitier has over 20 years experience working in the social services industry. He has worked in clinical practice settings including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, inpatient, and residential treatment. Darius also has experience in clinical counseling, Christian counseling, and substance abuse treatment and case management Originally from South Florida, Darius earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Lynn University in 2004 as well as a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from Barry University in 2014.
(803) 866-7239 View (803) 866-7239
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Mark R Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29302
Are you going through a difficult time of loss or upheaval and change? Do you have strained or troubled relationships, painful or difficult thoughts or emotions? Are you looking to be more creative or maybe just seeking to live a more fulfilling life? I work with clients to help them live and love with increased creativity and insight. I offer targeted, evidence-based therapy to help those with troubling thoughts and emotions adjust effectively and move on. I have experience in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression as well as helping individuals working through mid-life or late-life transitions.
Are you going through a difficult time of loss or upheaval and change? Do you have strained or troubled relationships, painful or difficult thoughts or emotions? Are you looking to be more creative or maybe just seeking to live a more fulfilling life? I work with clients to help them live and love with increased creativity and insight. I offer targeted, evidence-based therapy to help those with troubling thoughts and emotions adjust effectively and move on. I have experience in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression as well as helping individuals working through mid-life or late-life transitions.
(864) 990-2403 View (864) 990-2403
Photo of John Conway, LPC, LCPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
John Conway
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lexington, SC 29072
I specialize in mood and emotional management, PTSD, grief and loss, relationship concerns and behavioral issues.
In any life one can become stuck, suffering in confusion, lost in the pain of a failing relationship or endlessly trying to break free from a destructive cycle. If your troubles are too big to fix on your own, don't give up. There are reasonable solutions. There is hope. My name is John Conway, LPC. I will be your counselor. My clients report feeling truly understood for the first time in their lives; that they have renewed hope and enthusiasm. If this is what you are looking for, then let's get started. Please give me a call today.
I specialize in mood and emotional management, PTSD, grief and loss, relationship concerns and behavioral issues.
In any life one can become stuck, suffering in confusion, lost in the pain of a failing relationship or endlessly trying to break free from a destructive cycle. If your troubles are too big to fix on your own, don't give up. There are reasonable solutions. There is hope. My name is John Conway, LPC. I will be your counselor. My clients report feeling truly understood for the first time in their lives; that they have renewed hope and enthusiasm. If this is what you are looking for, then let's get started. Please give me a call today.
(803) 873-8332 View (803) 873-8332
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Lonnie E Elliott
Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Beaufort, SC 29901
Struggling with anxiety, stress, sleep? Come see me because I can help you, typically in a few sessions. I am the eternal optimist. I love working with couples whether they are simply looking to enrich their relationship or I am their last best hope before the courthouse. Active duty military and their dependents are a very important part of my practice. Specialties include job-related issues, grief, separation/divorce, school issues, and working with clients of all ages from retirees to as young as age 3. Approaches include CBT, Audio-Visual Entrainment, and biofeedback. All insurances and most EAPs welcome.
Struggling with anxiety, stress, sleep? Come see me because I can help you, typically in a few sessions. I am the eternal optimist. I love working with couples whether they are simply looking to enrich their relationship or I am their last best hope before the courthouse. Active duty military and their dependents are a very important part of my practice. Specialties include job-related issues, grief, separation/divorce, school issues, and working with clients of all ages from retirees to as young as age 3. Approaches include CBT, Audio-Visual Entrainment, and biofeedback. All insurances and most EAPs welcome.
(843) 588-5512 View (843) 588-5512
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Dominic Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
My focus are Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief/Loss and Adjustment.
My name is Dominic Simon, LISW-CP. I specialize in psychoanalysis, CBT, Solution-Focus and Motivational Interviewing. My target population are those with issues related to Grief & Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Self-determination issues.
My focus are Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief/Loss and Adjustment.
My name is Dominic Simon, LISW-CP. I specialize in psychoanalysis, CBT, Solution-Focus and Motivational Interviewing. My target population are those with issues related to Grief & Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Self-determination issues.
(803) 879-2834 View (803) 879-2834
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Lance Garland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CH, LPC
Verified Verified
Charleston, SC 29414
My areas of specialization include, but aren't limited to, life transitions and changes, anxiety, depression, anger management, phobias and fears, stress management, post traumatic stress, insomnia, compulsive behaviors, health issues, smoking cessation, weight loss, pain management, performance enhancement, smoking cessation, conversion disorders, and personal/spiritual growth.
As a holistic therapist with extensive training in a variety of effective therapeutic methods, I work together with you to optimize your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health. Treatment programs are tailored to the needs of the individual, and include identifying your goals, revealing the underlying causes of symptoms or issues, and implementing healing strategies that truly empower you. I can help you get results when other therapy has failed!
My areas of specialization include, but aren't limited to, life transitions and changes, anxiety, depression, anger management, phobias and fears, stress management, post traumatic stress, insomnia, compulsive behaviors, health issues, smoking cessation, weight loss, pain management, performance enhancement, smoking cessation, conversion disorders, and personal/spiritual growth.
As a holistic therapist with extensive training in a variety of effective therapeutic methods, I work together with you to optimize your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health. Treatment programs are tailored to the needs of the individual, and include identifying your goals, revealing the underlying causes of symptoms or issues, and implementing healing strategies that truly empower you. I can help you get results when other therapy has failed!
(843) 353-2064 View (843) 353-2064

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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.