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Karyann Keaton James
LPC Intern, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Sealy, TX 77474
Waitlist for new clients
Being human is tough. Add in complicated relationships, work stress, traumatic experiences, jarring changes, loss (just to name a few) - of course you’re seeking support. You wake up feeling the pain of the past. The experiences contributing to your current struggle are in the past, but you’re still dealing with the aftershock and you're left feeling stuck and helpless. You can’t change the past, but it can continue to affect you and your future - for better or for worse. Looking for the good news yet? I believe that choice is within your control. The changes you desire are possible! You're not alone and you're in the right place.
Being human is tough. Add in complicated relationships, work stress, traumatic experiences, jarring changes, loss (just to name a few) - of course you’re seeking support. You wake up feeling the pain of the past. The experiences contributing to your current struggle are in the past, but you’re still dealing with the aftershock and you're left feeling stuck and helpless. You can’t change the past, but it can continue to affect you and your future - for better or for worse. Looking for the good news yet? I believe that choice is within your control. The changes you desire are possible! You're not alone and you're in the right place.
(979) 701-2370 View (979) 701-2370
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Dr. Jodie Bergquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, DPC, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sealy, TX 77474
At Redefine Life, we specialize in various mood disorders, trauma, loss, grief and addictions.
We affirm you for these first steps! Life can be tough at times, and it can lead us down paths that leave us feeling hopeless. Many think that what you’re going through is your fault, some think you can change it on your own, many of you have tried many times to find answers. Addiction, Trauma, and Family Conflict weighs us down in life and leaves us thinking there is no hope. How do we know? We have been there. One thing we believe is people can heal! What if you could redefine, refocus, revive, even recreate the life you deserve? At Redefine Life, this is exactly what we do. We help you become the best version of you!
At Redefine Life, we specialize in various mood disorders, trauma, loss, grief and addictions.
We affirm you for these first steps! Life can be tough at times, and it can lead us down paths that leave us feeling hopeless. Many think that what you’re going through is your fault, some think you can change it on your own, many of you have tried many times to find answers. Addiction, Trauma, and Family Conflict weighs us down in life and leaves us thinking there is no hope. How do we know? We have been there. One thing we believe is people can heal! What if you could redefine, refocus, revive, even recreate the life you deserve? At Redefine Life, this is exactly what we do. We help you become the best version of you!
(832) 925-4188 View (832) 925-4188
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Wendy Williams, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sealy, TX 77474
AFTERNOON APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Are you or your family struggling emotionally with life's challenges, you have tried everything to fix the problem with no avail, and you don't know where else to turn? I can help. Through focusing on your strengths, helping you create healthy habits, and teaching you healthy coping skills, I can help you and/or your family cope with and overcome family issues/couples issues, mental illness, work through struggles you may face during each stage of life, and work through traumatic life experiences so you can live a life free of emotional pain.
AFTERNOON APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Are you or your family struggling emotionally with life's challenges, you have tried everything to fix the problem with no avail, and you don't know where else to turn? I can help. Through focusing on your strengths, helping you create healthy habits, and teaching you healthy coping skills, I can help you and/or your family cope with and overcome family issues/couples issues, mental illness, work through struggles you may face during each stage of life, and work through traumatic life experiences so you can live a life free of emotional pain.
(832) 734-9102 View (832) 734-9102
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Gibbs and Associates Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sealy, TX 77474
Hello! My name is Dr. Robin Gibbs. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. I have extensive history involved in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, emotional disturbance, or depression within the State of Texas. My experience and training also includes working with couples, families, individuals, adults, children, and adolescents with a wide variety of mental health problems. I have a strong desire in helping people identify and achieve their personal goals by assisting them with the issues that are causing them distress, anxiety, and stress.
Hello! My name is Dr. Robin Gibbs. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. I have extensive history involved in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, emotional disturbance, or depression within the State of Texas. My experience and training also includes working with couples, families, individuals, adults, children, and adolescents with a wide variety of mental health problems. I have a strong desire in helping people identify and achieve their personal goals by assisting them with the issues that are causing them distress, anxiety, and stress.
(832) 501-3807 View (832) 501-3807
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Janet Mueller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sealy, TX 77474
NOTE: My goal is to help clients identify and more successfully manage challenges that interfere with their daily quality of life. Together we build new habits and thought processes that create balance, direction and hope. I partner with my clients as we assess issues, set goals and work together to achieve change. In addition, I have specialized training in trauma utilizing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.)
NOTE: My goal is to help clients identify and more successfully manage challenges that interfere with their daily quality of life. Together we build new habits and thought processes that create balance, direction and hope. I partner with my clients as we assess issues, set goals and work together to achieve change. In addition, I have specialized training in trauma utilizing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.)
(281) 853-8198 View (281) 853-8198

Online Therapists

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Jennifer Lee Sophia Sylvester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77017
Welcome! I am a master-level Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with over 34 years of experience. I have worked with individuals and couples with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, and women's issues, amongst others. My goal is to create a safe environment so that your healing can progress. My approach is compassion-focused and uses aspects from various therapy styles such as ACT, CBT, MBCT, and Humanistic so you can have a well-rounded path of recovery.
Welcome! I am a master-level Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with over 34 years of experience. I have worked with individuals and couples with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, and women's issues, amongst others. My goal is to create a safe environment so that your healing can progress. My approach is compassion-focused and uses aspects from various therapy styles such as ACT, CBT, MBCT, and Humanistic so you can have a well-rounded path of recovery.
(832) 979-7924 View (832) 979-7924
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Lauren Ziff
Licensed Master Social Worker, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77006
I enjoy working with adults who come from a variety of backgrounds and have different needs for support and change in their life. Interests include but are not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Trauma and Grief.
I enjoy working with adults who come from a variety of backgrounds and have different needs for support and change in their life. Interests include but are not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Trauma and Grief.
(832) 501-3988 View (832) 501-3988
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Crystal Walter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77231
I specialize in helping young women to elder women heal from poor self- image, grief, and depression.
**Accepting New Clients at Present** Partnership, Empathy, and Support are immediate offerings provided to my clients. I have over 10 years experience as a mental health practitioner. I am passionate about geriatric mental health. Are you struggling with aging, grief, woman issues or platonic/romantic/familial relationship issues? My modalities are holistic, eclectic when needed, and evidenced based, curated for the specifically for every client. My sessions facilitate space to challenge false narratives , improve your self awareness, community, and quality of life.
I specialize in helping young women to elder women heal from poor self- image, grief, and depression.
**Accepting New Clients at Present** Partnership, Empathy, and Support are immediate offerings provided to my clients. I have over 10 years experience as a mental health practitioner. I am passionate about geriatric mental health. Are you struggling with aging, grief, woman issues or platonic/romantic/familial relationship issues? My modalities are holistic, eclectic when needed, and evidenced based, curated for the specifically for every client. My sessions facilitate space to challenge false narratives , improve your self awareness, community, and quality of life.
(281) 767-2824 View (281) 767-2824
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Theresa M Coulehan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77057
Taking the first step toward seeking capable and compassionate mental health help takes courage! It may be one of the most important decisions when experiencing emotional distress of crisis. Terry brings clarity and knowledge to the counseling experience. She is committed in helping clients find hope, healing and stability in a world of overwhelming complexity and unintended stressful life events. Her clinical experience includes working in hospital settings treating a wide variety of mental issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and substance dependence. Other areas of practice include grief and teen issues.
Taking the first step toward seeking capable and compassionate mental health help takes courage! It may be one of the most important decisions when experiencing emotional distress of crisis. Terry brings clarity and knowledge to the counseling experience. She is committed in helping clients find hope, healing and stability in a world of overwhelming complexity and unintended stressful life events. Her clinical experience includes working in hospital settings treating a wide variety of mental issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and substance dependence. Other areas of practice include grief and teen issues.
(713) 660-8877 View (713) 660-8877
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Farrah M Seipert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
I have also worked with young adults overcoming severe traumas, addictions, and grief/loss.
There are many reasons people come to therapy. We all have an innate need to belong, be supported, and understood. I place a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and provide a safe space for clients to move forward. This emotional space for clients allows them to examine their personal experiences in a confidential and nurturing environment. While building a unique relationship clients can explore their personal feelings and emotions, habits, insecurities, beliefs and perceptions with curiosity rather than judgment and ultimately become the best version of themselves.
I have also worked with young adults overcoming severe traumas, addictions, and grief/loss.
There are many reasons people come to therapy. We all have an innate need to belong, be supported, and understood. I place a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and provide a safe space for clients to move forward. This emotional space for clients allows them to examine their personal experiences in a confidential and nurturing environment. While building a unique relationship clients can explore their personal feelings and emotions, habits, insecurities, beliefs and perceptions with curiosity rather than judgment and ultimately become the best version of themselves.
(832) 234-9037 View (832) 234-9037
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Chinwe Nzerue Obi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584  (Online Only)
Chinwe Nzerue-Obi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 4 years of experience in the mental health field. Chinwe has worked with and helped people of all ages overcome anger, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use/abuse, parenting and relationship issues, and much more. She has been privileged to help near-school drop-outs get back into school and graduate. Chinwe is a Certified Christian Counselor for the benefit of clients who draw strength from their faith. She also holds a Multicultural Counseling Certification, enhancing her ability to work across ages, cultures, and countries.
Chinwe Nzerue-Obi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 4 years of experience in the mental health field. Chinwe has worked with and helped people of all ages overcome anger, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use/abuse, parenting and relationship issues, and much more. She has been privileged to help near-school drop-outs get back into school and graduate. Chinwe is a Certified Christian Counselor for the benefit of clients who draw strength from their faith. She also holds a Multicultural Counseling Certification, enhancing her ability to work across ages, cultures, and countries.
(281) 916-2538 View (281) 916-2538
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Stephanie A Chavez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77022  (Online Only)
I have worked with so many wonderful people on issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ concerns, communication issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and trauma related to sexual/domestic abuse.
You are trying your hardest to be happy and positive, but maybe you still can't shake feeling sad, angry, or anxious. You keep your thoughts and feelings inside so as not to burden anyone or out of fear that no one will understand, and you don't feel any better. Maybe you are holding on to feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt or shame that are keeping you from taking control of your life and relationships. Maybe you haven't figured out what needs to change. If you're feeling stuck, I can help you consider new possibilities for your life.
I have worked with so many wonderful people on issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ concerns, communication issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and trauma related to sexual/domestic abuse.
You are trying your hardest to be happy and positive, but maybe you still can't shake feeling sad, angry, or anxious. You keep your thoughts and feelings inside so as not to burden anyone or out of fear that no one will understand, and you don't feel any better. Maybe you are holding on to feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt or shame that are keeping you from taking control of your life and relationships. Maybe you haven't figured out what needs to change. If you're feeling stuck, I can help you consider new possibilities for your life.
(936) 243-5840 View (936) 243-5840
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Mindful Movements Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
I'm Mikayla, and I am the founder of MMCC. We know it's hard to be vulnerable with a new person, not knowing how they’ll react to what you tell them. As your counselor, our role is to meet you where you’re at, take your hand, and walk with you at your own pace. We are passionate for holistic, mindful mental health counseling for kids, teens, couples, and adults in areas including trauma, DV and sexual assault, grief, faith-based counseling, anxiety, depression, codependency, self-esteem, identity, self-harming behaviors, relationships, parenting, and more. With 11 counselors on our team, we aim to have a counselor for everyone.
I'm Mikayla, and I am the founder of MMCC. We know it's hard to be vulnerable with a new person, not knowing how they’ll react to what you tell them. As your counselor, our role is to meet you where you’re at, take your hand, and walk with you at your own pace. We are passionate for holistic, mindful mental health counseling for kids, teens, couples, and adults in areas including trauma, DV and sexual assault, grief, faith-based counseling, anxiety, depression, codependency, self-esteem, identity, self-harming behaviors, relationships, parenting, and more. With 11 counselors on our team, we aim to have a counselor for everyone.
(713) 804-4955 View (713) 804-4955
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Kelly Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Is your child or teen struggling to adjust to a recent change or loss? Or have you perhaps noticed that your child is having a hard time coping with a past trauma or stress? Maybe that light you used to see in them as a younger child seems like it has slowly started to fade as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, anger, or challenging behaviors take over. Whether you have just started looking for support or it feels like you have tried just about everything to help your child, you and I can partner together to help your child heal and harness their unique strengths to live life to their fullest potential.
Is your child or teen struggling to adjust to a recent change or loss? Or have you perhaps noticed that your child is having a hard time coping with a past trauma or stress? Maybe that light you used to see in them as a younger child seems like it has slowly started to fade as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, anger, or challenging behaviors take over. Whether you have just started looking for support or it feels like you have tried just about everything to help your child, you and I can partner together to help your child heal and harness their unique strengths to live life to their fullest potential.
(346) 988-2118 View (346) 988-2118
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Arielle Sokoll-Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78741
Congratulations on taking the first step to a more authentic, self-compassionate, and healed YOU. I work with my clients in a warm, comfortable, inviting, and non-judgmental environment. I like to provide a space where clients feel comfortable processing difficult emotions so they can leave the session feeling a greater sense of resilience, confidence, and happiness. I primarily specialize in grief/loss/bereavement and trauma/PTSD. I also have extensive experience and training in eating disorders, LGBTQ+, domestic violence and sexual violence, depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal struggles, and life transitions.
Congratulations on taking the first step to a more authentic, self-compassionate, and healed YOU. I work with my clients in a warm, comfortable, inviting, and non-judgmental environment. I like to provide a space where clients feel comfortable processing difficult emotions so they can leave the session feeling a greater sense of resilience, confidence, and happiness. I primarily specialize in grief/loss/bereavement and trauma/PTSD. I also have extensive experience and training in eating disorders, LGBTQ+, domestic violence and sexual violence, depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal struggles, and life transitions.
(512) 515-9577 View (512) 515-9577
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Monique Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
For many, deciding to meet with a therapist is a big decision. Often times it is seen as a last resort. Talking to family and friends is not always the preferred way of dealing with a situation and that is when talking to a professional is something to consider. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, grief, PTSD, family dynamic problems, couples, parent-child relationships and more. I strive to help my clients learn the skills to work with whatever life throws at them.
For many, deciding to meet with a therapist is a big decision. Often times it is seen as a last resort. Talking to family and friends is not always the preferred way of dealing with a situation and that is when talking to a professional is something to consider. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, grief, PTSD, family dynamic problems, couples, parent-child relationships and more. I strive to help my clients learn the skills to work with whatever life throws at them.
(713) 588-9933 View (713) 588-9933
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Donna J. Henn, M.S., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
League City, TX 77573
Other skill-building tools used to identify steps on the pathway to healing/grieving past traumatic experiences include: grief and trauma resolution techniques, assertivness training, conflict resolution, decision-making skills, boundary setting, relaxation techniques, and emotion regulation.
Consider that the path to pursue your passions and dreams is actually within your reach. What if you could begin this process today, and no longer carry burdens from the past with you? Past traumatic experiences often leave an imprint on the mind/body in such a way that present-day stressors can easily trigger a recurrent emotional/physical stress response. Each environmental trigger validates an automatic physical stress response because the central nervous system is pre-set/pre-wired to be ON ALERT. Stress can be cumulative and create illness or a disease process over time (i.e., fibromyalgia, CFIDS, autoimmune response, etc.).
Other skill-building tools used to identify steps on the pathway to healing/grieving past traumatic experiences include: grief and trauma resolution techniques, assertivness training, conflict resolution, decision-making skills, boundary setting, relaxation techniques, and emotion regulation.
Consider that the path to pursue your passions and dreams is actually within your reach. What if you could begin this process today, and no longer carry burdens from the past with you? Past traumatic experiences often leave an imprint on the mind/body in such a way that present-day stressors can easily trigger a recurrent emotional/physical stress response. Each environmental trigger validates an automatic physical stress response because the central nervous system is pre-set/pre-wired to be ON ALERT. Stress can be cumulative and create illness or a disease process over time (i.e., fibromyalgia, CFIDS, autoimmune response, etc.).
(832) 769-0317 View (832) 769-0317
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Angela Doolittle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
My education and experiences have led me to focus on the following areas in therapy: PTSD/trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Coping, Burnout .
We all struggle with difficulties in our lives, and most have experienced some sort of trauma (big or small) that has affected our functioning at one time or another. My desire is to help people through these issues so they are able to to switch from surviving mode to thriving mode.
My education and experiences have led me to focus on the following areas in therapy: PTSD/trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Coping, Burnout .
We all struggle with difficulties in our lives, and most have experienced some sort of trauma (big or small) that has affected our functioning at one time or another. My desire is to help people through these issues so they are able to to switch from surviving mode to thriving mode.
(281) 393-4517 View (281) 393-4517
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Lisa Balick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
I've consulted to severe weight-loss programs.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and have a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Preventive Medicine. I work with outpatient adolescents, adults, and couples doing individual/couples therapy. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, stress management, chronic illness (adjustment to one's own and other's), loss, and grief. I also treat depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, survivors of sexual abuse, relationship problems, and homosexual concerns and adjustments. My involvement with eating disorders is extensive. I work with many clients who are emotional overeaters,compulsive overeaters, binge eaters, bulimic, or anorexic.
I've consulted to severe weight-loss programs.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and have a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Preventive Medicine. I work with outpatient adolescents, adults, and couples doing individual/couples therapy. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, stress management, chronic illness (adjustment to one's own and other's), loss, and grief. I also treat depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, survivors of sexual abuse, relationship problems, and homosexual concerns and adjustments. My involvement with eating disorders is extensive. I work with many clients who are emotional overeaters,compulsive overeaters, binge eaters, bulimic, or anorexic.
(713) 338-9176 View (713) 338-9176
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Beatriz Lloret
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, Couples, Therapy
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77840
If you are a couple seeking a well-rounded and professional therapist to guide you toward growth and change, I may be the therapist for you. At this moment you may be dealing with difficulties in your life and your relationship and feeling overwhelmed. I can help you find surprising opportunities in the midst of dissatisfaction, loss, crisis, or chaos. You may discover in therapy that those can be signs that life is just asking you to try something different.
If you are a couple seeking a well-rounded and professional therapist to guide you toward growth and change, I may be the therapist for you. At this moment you may be dealing with difficulties in your life and your relationship and feeling overwhelmed. I can help you find surprising opportunities in the midst of dissatisfaction, loss, crisis, or chaos. You may discover in therapy that those can be signs that life is just asking you to try something different.
(979) 431-5700 View (979) 431-5700

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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.