Grief Therapists in Gray, TN
If you are moving through a season shaped by loss, you don’t have to carry it alone.
I have sat with enough grief—my own and others’—to know that the hardest part is rarely the moment of loss. It’s the long, quiet after. It’s the empty seat at the table. My practice grew from late-night conversations with people who felt alone in their grief. From love for people and for the sacred, the human truth that our stories matter.
If you are moving through a season shaped by loss, you don’t have to carry it alone.
I have sat with enough grief—my own and others’—to know that the hardest part is rarely the moment of loss. It’s the long, quiet after. It’s the empty seat at the table. My practice grew from late-night conversations with people who felt alone in their grief. From love for people and for the sacred, the human truth that our stories matter.
Whether you're dealing with stress, grief, burnout, relationship strain, or just trying to find your footing in a world that demands so much, you're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.
My style is compassionate and collaborative. I believe counseling works best when it treats the whole person (mind, body, and story). We’ll focus on what matters most to you, using evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
Whether you're dealing with stress, grief, burnout, relationship strain, or just trying to find your footing in a world that demands so much, you're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.
My style is compassionate and collaborative. I believe counseling works best when it treats the whole person (mind, body, and story). We’ll focus on what matters most to you, using evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
Life isn't easy. Throw in some anxiety, depression, life events, and a few relationship issues, and NOW it feels like the hard days outweigh the easy ones. You need space to breathe, to be heard, and to feel safe. Therapy offers that space—to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and gain practical tools to stay grounded. Together, we’ll build practical tools to keep you unfrazzled in the chaos that anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions endlessly create. If you’re ready for real change, I’d be honored to help you find your way to a calm, collected and connected self, no matter what life brings.
Life isn't easy. Throw in some anxiety, depression, life events, and a few relationship issues, and NOW it feels like the hard days outweigh the easy ones. You need space to breathe, to be heard, and to feel safe. Therapy offers that space—to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and gain practical tools to stay grounded. Together, we’ll build practical tools to keep you unfrazzled in the chaos that anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions endlessly create. If you’re ready for real change, I’d be honored to help you find your way to a calm, collected and connected self, no matter what life brings.
Starting therapy is a brave step, and I want you to feel seen, supported, and respected as you take it. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee, I offer both in-person and telehealth services to adults navigating life’s challenges and transitions.
My approach is warm, practical, and grounded in proven methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These approaches help clients notice and work through unhelpful thoughts and emotions, while also clarifying what truly matters most to them.
Starting therapy is a brave step, and I want you to feel seen, supported, and respected as you take it. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee, I offer both in-person and telehealth services to adults navigating life’s challenges and transitions.
My approach is warm, practical, and grounded in proven methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These approaches help clients notice and work through unhelpful thoughts and emotions, while also clarifying what truly matters most to them.
Sara Jane Carico
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTPII
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
There is a reason we do the things that we do and feel the way that we feel. All mental health issues are caused by us surviving and navigating this world to the best of our abilities given all the obstacles that can get in the way. Therapy is a science and an art. In better understanding the science and the question of “why” we do the things that we do can be a powerful tool in starting your healing journey. Once having this level of insight, therapy aims to not only heal you in the present but heal the deeper underlying issues that have caused things to get to this point.
There is a reason we do the things that we do and feel the way that we feel. All mental health issues are caused by us surviving and navigating this world to the best of our abilities given all the obstacles that can get in the way. Therapy is a science and an art. In better understanding the science and the question of “why” we do the things that we do can be a powerful tool in starting your healing journey. Once having this level of insight, therapy aims to not only heal you in the present but heal the deeper underlying issues that have caused things to get to this point.
Hello and welcome! Starting therapy or even returning to therapy can be scary. It is not easy to be vulnerable and doing work in therapy can be hard, but when you find a good fit for a therapist it can be a lot less daunting and a lot more rewarding. If you are an adult and wanting a safe, inviting, and comforting space to cry, process, laugh and/or share good news, then I have the space for you! And if you are a coffee, tea, animal or plant lover then we already have something in common!
Hello and welcome! Starting therapy or even returning to therapy can be scary. It is not easy to be vulnerable and doing work in therapy can be hard, but when you find a good fit for a therapist it can be a lot less daunting and a lot more rewarding. If you are an adult and wanting a safe, inviting, and comforting space to cry, process, laugh and/or share good news, then I have the space for you! And if you are a coffee, tea, animal or plant lover then we already have something in common!
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Are you facing a big life change like becoming a mom or dad, grieving a death or divorce, or facing school, work, or parenting stress?
I support children, teens, young adults, and expectant and new parents, with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family issues, and life change/stress. I can also help with peripartum/postpartum mental health, behavioral concerns in children, and teens and young adults struggling with self harm and suicidal ideation.
Are you facing a big life change like becoming a mom or dad, grieving a death or divorce, or facing school, work, or parenting stress?
I support children, teens, young adults, and expectant and new parents, with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family issues, and life change/stress. I can also help with peripartum/postpartum mental health, behavioral concerns in children, and teens and young adults struggling with self harm and suicidal ideation.
Common areas of practice include anxiety and depression management, women's issues, support with the management of chronic health conditions, minority stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and grief/ loss.
Hi. I’m Kay. Congratulations on taking the first step toward living your best life!
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with the competing priorities of daily life? Stuck in unhealthy patterns such as overuse of alcohol, procrastination, or emotional eating? Are your days spent battling perfectionism and negative self-talk? Would you like to be more active socially but struggle with anxiety or feelings of low self-worth?
Common areas of practice include anxiety and depression management, women's issues, support with the management of chronic health conditions, minority stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and grief/ loss.
Hi. I’m Kay. Congratulations on taking the first step toward living your best life!
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with the competing priorities of daily life? Stuck in unhealthy patterns such as overuse of alcohol, procrastination, or emotional eating? Are your days spent battling perfectionism and negative self-talk? Would you like to be more active socially but struggle with anxiety or feelings of low self-worth?
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals and families find their footing in the middle of life’s messiest moments. With decades of experience in counseling, education, and caregiving, I offer a safe space to process, heal, and create lasting change that aligns with your values and vision.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals and families find their footing in the middle of life’s messiest moments. With decades of experience in counseling, education, and caregiving, I offer a safe space to process, heal, and create lasting change that aligns with your values and vision.
With 10 years of experience, I work with adults and have a diverse background of experience with trauma, addiction, compulsive behaviors, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship problems.
I bring a strength-based, collaborative, and holistic approach to therapy. My goal is to walk alongside you, identify beliefs and patterns that no longer serve you, and help you reclaim your sense of self-worth and purpose. We will work together to build trust and create a supportive therapeutic relationship that respects your unique needs and experiences.
With 10 years of experience, I work with adults and have a diverse background of experience with trauma, addiction, compulsive behaviors, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship problems.
I bring a strength-based, collaborative, and holistic approach to therapy. My goal is to walk alongside you, identify beliefs and patterns that no longer serve you, and help you reclaim your sense of self-worth and purpose. We will work together to build trust and create a supportive therapeutic relationship that respects your unique needs and experiences.
I am so glad you have chosen to consider and seek therapy. I am here to help as you navigate the struggles you have been facing. We will work together to move past some of the barriers that may have been holding you back from living life fully. I want our time together to feel helpful and worthwhile. I follow a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach. When appropriate, I often incorporated the use of EMDR to address trauma and negative inner core beliefs.
I am so glad you have chosen to consider and seek therapy. I am here to help as you navigate the struggles you have been facing. We will work together to move past some of the barriers that may have been holding you back from living life fully. I want our time together to feel helpful and worthwhile. I follow a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach. When appropriate, I often incorporated the use of EMDR to address trauma and negative inner core beliefs.
They may be navigating anxiety, depression, grief, religious trauma, identity questions, or neurodivergent challenges.
As an LPC-MHSP in Tennessee, I provide compassionate, culturally sensitive therapy to individuals, couples, and families in Appalachia. I specialize in anxiety, grief, trauma, identity, and neurodivergence, offering holistic, person-centered care. I also support relationship healing through EFT and systemic approaches.
They may be navigating anxiety, depression, grief, religious trauma, identity questions, or neurodivergent challenges.
As an LPC-MHSP in Tennessee, I provide compassionate, culturally sensitive therapy to individuals, couples, and families in Appalachia. I specialize in anxiety, grief, trauma, identity, and neurodivergence, offering holistic, person-centered care. I also support relationship healing through EFT and systemic approaches.
If grief is weighing on you, reaching out can be the first step.
You don’t need the right words. We can sit with what feels heavy without forcing solutions. My approach is integrative and holistic, drawing on evidence‑informed grief practices and dual process theory to help people move between grief and reconnecting with life in manageable ways.
If grief is weighing on you, reaching out can be the first step.
You don’t need the right words. We can sit with what feels heavy without forcing solutions. My approach is integrative and holistic, drawing on evidence‑informed grief practices and dual process theory to help people move between grief and reconnecting with life in manageable ways.
As a counselor, I bring over two decades of trauma-informed, emotionally intelligent, and spiritually grounded care to the people I serve. My approach blends evidence-based modalities with deep compassion, helping clients feel safe, seen, and supported as they navigate stress, pain, and life transitions. I guide clients in understanding their patterns, strengthening their inner resources, and developing practical tools for healing. The impact of our work together is often a renewed sense of clarity, resilience, and self-trust-empowering clients to move forward with greater emotional health and a stronger connection to themselves.
As a counselor, I bring over two decades of trauma-informed, emotionally intelligent, and spiritually grounded care to the people I serve. My approach blends evidence-based modalities with deep compassion, helping clients feel safe, seen, and supported as they navigate stress, pain, and life transitions. I guide clients in understanding their patterns, strengthening their inner resources, and developing practical tools for healing. The impact of our work together is often a renewed sense of clarity, resilience, and self-trust-empowering clients to move forward with greater emotional health and a stronger connection to themselves.
Neil Ross Stoltzfus helps individuals and couples across Tennessee build resilience, improve relationships, and find meaningful relief from emotional distress. Through a collaborative, goal-oriented approach, he supports teens, adults, and seniors navigating life’s challenges with clarity and confidence, offering both in-person and telehealth therapy through LifeStance Health. Neil specializes in anxiety, depression, and couples’ issues, using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs.
Neil Ross Stoltzfus helps individuals and couples across Tennessee build resilience, improve relationships, and find meaningful relief from emotional distress. Through a collaborative, goal-oriented approach, he supports teens, adults, and seniors navigating life’s challenges with clarity and confidence, offering both in-person and telehealth therapy through LifeStance Health. Neil specializes in anxiety, depression, and couples’ issues, using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs.
He is particularly passionate about working with men, military veterans, and first responders, recognizing the unique challenges faced by these populations. Matthew's commitment to his clients is reflected in his therapeutic techniques and his approach to mental health. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the core issues that contribute to distress, using a blend of therapeutic modalities to provide comprehensive care. He also provides couples and group therapy, creating a supportive environment for shared experiences and growth.
He is particularly passionate about working with men, military veterans, and first responders, recognizing the unique challenges faced by these populations. Matthew's commitment to his clients is reflected in his therapeutic techniques and his approach to mental health. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the core issues that contribute to distress, using a blend of therapeutic modalities to provide comprehensive care. He also provides couples and group therapy, creating a supportive environment for shared experiences and growth.
I primarily work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, grief, and perinatal/postpartum mental health challenges.
My approach to therapy is eclectic, pulling from modalities like dialectic behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), solution focused therapy, and internal family systems therapy (IFS). I believe therapy is collaborative and always try to meet clients where they are.
I primarily work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, grief, and perinatal/postpartum mental health challenges.
My approach to therapy is eclectic, pulling from modalities like dialectic behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), solution focused therapy, and internal family systems therapy (IFS). I believe therapy is collaborative and always try to meet clients where they are.
Sara grew up in Southeast Asia and spent another 10 years living and working abroad after university. She draws on this cross-cultural experience in her therapeutic practice, meeting people where they are and walking alongside them, no matter their background or worldview. Before her career in counseling, Sara was an educator and taught middle and high school, spent time as a legal secretary, and worked in business development for an international law firm. She’s traveled on four continents and still has an extensive travel bucket list. Sara is finding new peace as roots grow in Tennessee.
Sara grew up in Southeast Asia and spent another 10 years living and working abroad after university. She draws on this cross-cultural experience in her therapeutic practice, meeting people where they are and walking alongside them, no matter their background or worldview. Before her career in counseling, Sara was an educator and taught middle and high school, spent time as a legal secretary, and worked in business development for an international law firm. She’s traveled on four continents and still has an extensive travel bucket list. Sara is finding new peace as roots grow in Tennessee.
The clients I work with range in age from 14 and up. Most people really need someone who listens and understands them. My goal for you is to fully comprehend what you are dealing with, develop a plan to help you overcome it, and help you attain contentment.
The clients I work with range in age from 14 and up. Most people really need someone who listens and understands them. My goal for you is to fully comprehend what you are dealing with, develop a plan to help you overcome it, and help you attain contentment.
Welcome! Therapy often comes at a turning point in life so I meet people where they are at in their lives and make sure they feel accepted, understood, and heard. I help people move past feeling overwhelmed with feelings of depression and anxiety and realize the choices they have in their lives. I am trained in marriage and family therapy and have specialized training in Solution Focused Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Welcome! Therapy often comes at a turning point in life so I meet people where they are at in their lives and make sure they feel accepted, understood, and heard. I help people move past feeling overwhelmed with feelings of depression and anxiety and realize the choices they have in their lives. I am trained in marriage and family therapy and have specialized training in Solution Focused Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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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.