Grief Therapists in Hermosa Beach, CA
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Jackie Smuckler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (Online Only)
My professional experience includes working with adolescents, adults and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, PTSD, family conflict, relationship issues, women's issues, life transition and pet loss grief.
Life is hard sometimes and it's OK to need help along the way! Therapy is a great place to get the unbiased support you need. So many people live their lives feeling effects of depression, anxiousness or loneliness, feeling stuck, lost, or that something just isn't sitting right. Those feelings don't have to be carried around with you every day.
My professional experience includes working with adolescents, adults and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, PTSD, family conflict, relationship issues, women's issues, life transition and pet loss grief.
Life is hard sometimes and it's OK to need help along the way! Therapy is a great place to get the unbiased support you need. So many people live their lives feeling effects of depression, anxiousness or loneliness, feeling stuck, lost, or that something just isn't sitting right. Those feelings don't have to be carried around with you every day.
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Are you ready to explore positive options for your life? Life isn't easy and change is inevitable. We are offered continuous learning opportunities as we progress on our journey. It takes courage, strength, and awareness to identify and overcome barriers to self-acceptance and inner peace. Therapy is a useful tool to gain the self-awareness and insight necessary for healing and positive change. No matter what your goals are overcoming trauma/loss; learning useful methods of communication; improving relationships; dealing with uncomfortable emotions; and more success and positive change can be achieved!
Are you ready to explore positive options for your life? Life isn't easy and change is inevitable. We are offered continuous learning opportunities as we progress on our journey. It takes courage, strength, and awareness to identify and overcome barriers to self-acceptance and inner peace. Therapy is a useful tool to gain the self-awareness and insight necessary for healing and positive change. No matter what your goals are overcoming trauma/loss; learning useful methods of communication; improving relationships; dealing with uncomfortable emotions; and more success and positive change can be achieved!
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Common treatment issues include situational stress, grief and loss, family and social relationships, parenting, prior trauma, work and career dilemmas, transitions, and eating disorders.
I am a psychologist specializing in helping adults and older adolescents who are experiencing distress, specifically anxiety or depression. Conceptualizing from an attachment and psychodynamic perspective, I believe that short- or long-term therapy can increase an individual’s awareness of the issues that are affecting one’s goals, decisions, actions, and relationships.
Common treatment issues include situational stress, grief and loss, family and social relationships, parenting, prior trauma, work and career dilemmas, transitions, and eating disorders.
I am a psychologist specializing in helping adults and older adolescents who are experiencing distress, specifically anxiety or depression. Conceptualizing from an attachment and psychodynamic perspective, I believe that short- or long-term therapy can increase an individual’s awareness of the issues that are affecting one’s goals, decisions, actions, and relationships.
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Danielle Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Have you been hit with unimaginable life circumstances that make it difficult to move forward? Are you struggling with Low self esteem or negative self talk? Do you feel overwhelmed, avoid uncomfortable feelings, or have low motivation for change? Perhaps you want to change but don’t know where to start? I specialize in work with teens/adults dealing with grief and loss, and LGBTQIA and trans hurdles of coming, out and transitioning, anxiety and depression. I also work with 1st generation college students, professionals, and student athletes managing work life balance, cultural pressures, and performance issues.
Have you been hit with unimaginable life circumstances that make it difficult to move forward? Are you struggling with Low self esteem or negative self talk? Do you feel overwhelmed, avoid uncomfortable feelings, or have low motivation for change? Perhaps you want to change but don’t know where to start? I specialize in work with teens/adults dealing with grief and loss, and LGBTQIA and trans hurdles of coming, out and transitioning, anxiety and depression. I also work with 1st generation college students, professionals, and student athletes managing work life balance, cultural pressures, and performance issues.
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Sharon Feigenbaum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I have significant experience with adolescents, adults, couples and families in resolving emotional and relationship problems, such as depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief and loss and trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or simply less happy? There is hope for resolution and you're here taking the first step. It's difficult to admit that we can't always come up with the solutions to feeling better by ourselves. I am here to help. My approach is to collaborate with you in improving your quality of life.Together we can find the solutions to the barriers of your happiness and gain a deeper understanding, create self-awareness, build self-esteem, regain confidence, and find your inner peace and self-empowerment.
I have significant experience with adolescents, adults, couples and families in resolving emotional and relationship problems, such as depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief and loss and trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or simply less happy? There is hope for resolution and you're here taking the first step. It's difficult to admit that we can't always come up with the solutions to feeling better by ourselves. I am here to help. My approach is to collaborate with you in improving your quality of life.Together we can find the solutions to the barriers of your happiness and gain a deeper understanding, create self-awareness, build self-esteem, regain confidence, and find your inner peace and self-empowerment.
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Shelley Gregory
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (Online Only)
As a result of my own life experience, I am also interested in working with those who may be suffering from the loss of someone special to them or experiencing stress as a family care-giver.
Everyone has their own unique story. I believe that being present for you to share your story is a privilege. I will help you explore and process your life experiences and set goals. I will be dedicated to helping you reconcile your past and overcome your fears. If you are struggling due to trauma, difficult relationships, workplace stress, depression, anxiety, transitions in your life, or you have a specific difficult situation that you need help with, I can help you.Together we will address issues that are causing you distress and that may be interfering with other areas of your life.
As a result of my own life experience, I am also interested in working with those who may be suffering from the loss of someone special to them or experiencing stress as a family care-giver.
Everyone has their own unique story. I believe that being present for you to share your story is a privilege. I will help you explore and process your life experiences and set goals. I will be dedicated to helping you reconcile your past and overcome your fears. If you are struggling due to trauma, difficult relationships, workplace stress, depression, anxiety, transitions in your life, or you have a specific difficult situation that you need help with, I can help you.Together we will address issues that are causing you distress and that may be interfering with other areas of your life.
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Angelica Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I am passionate about working with teens, adults, and couples in navigating a variety of struggles such as anxiety/depression, grief and loss, relational issues, life transitions, and trauma.
Navigating this journey that we call life can be challenging and complex at times. And when we've finally made the decision to seek support along this journey, it can be even more challenging to find someone who listens and supports you, empathizes, and collaborates with you in your journey. As a person-centered therapist, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic space for clients to show up as they are. And by using an integrative and strengths-based approach of DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing, I strive to support my clients in gaining the necessary coping skills to begin thriving in their lives.
I am passionate about working with teens, adults, and couples in navigating a variety of struggles such as anxiety/depression, grief and loss, relational issues, life transitions, and trauma.
Navigating this journey that we call life can be challenging and complex at times. And when we've finally made the decision to seek support along this journey, it can be even more challenging to find someone who listens and supports you, empathizes, and collaborates with you in your journey. As a person-centered therapist, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic space for clients to show up as they are. And by using an integrative and strengths-based approach of DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing, I strive to support my clients in gaining the necessary coping skills to begin thriving in their lives.
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Theodora Blanchfield
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (Online Only)
Working on your mental health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and I'm glad you're here! I specialize in and have extensive experience with clients managing depression, anxiety, grief, relationships concerns, life transitions, family conflict, & trauma. I also have experiencing working with caregivers experiencing burnout. If you are looking for a therapist to truly understand and support you in your feelings, I am your ally.
Working on your mental health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and I'm glad you're here! I specialize in and have extensive experience with clients managing depression, anxiety, grief, relationships concerns, life transitions, family conflict, & trauma. I also have experiencing working with caregivers experiencing burnout. If you are looking for a therapist to truly understand and support you in your feelings, I am your ally.
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Chelsea Derossi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I can bring my expertise on child development, family dynamics, grief, trauma, perinatal mental health and you will bring your expertise on your family so we can come up with a plan that will support you where you are, whether you're a new parent or navigating the challenges of raising a growing or combined family.
If you're navigating the unique challenges of pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period or the parenting and family stages thereafter, I am here to support you. Deeply knowing the joys and struggles that come with parenthood, I know it is a big, important, life changing role. One that I know you want to show up to with as much wholeness, love and emotional health as possible. And sometimes challenges point you to where you need support so that you can into step into that next level of emotional health you know will serve you and your family.
I can bring my expertise on child development, family dynamics, grief, trauma, perinatal mental health and you will bring your expertise on your family so we can come up with a plan that will support you where you are, whether you're a new parent or navigating the challenges of raising a growing or combined family.
If you're navigating the unique challenges of pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period or the parenting and family stages thereafter, I am here to support you. Deeply knowing the joys and struggles that come with parenthood, I know it is a big, important, life changing role. One that I know you want to show up to with as much wholeness, love and emotional health as possible. And sometimes challenges point you to where you need support so that you can into step into that next level of emotional health you know will serve you and your family.
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Gabe Lanum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (Online Only)
If you are looking to heal from past pain, end destructive patterns, reconnect with your body, or choose and cultivate meaningful, intimate relationships: Welcome! I work with clients suffering from relational trauma and abuse, grief and loss, PTSD, anxiety, depression, past sexual abuse, and addictions. My ability to guide others is informed by my training but rooted in my own experiences of suffering, and of the utter relief of finding my own healing path.
If you are looking to heal from past pain, end destructive patterns, reconnect with your body, or choose and cultivate meaningful, intimate relationships: Welcome! I work with clients suffering from relational trauma and abuse, grief and loss, PTSD, anxiety, depression, past sexual abuse, and addictions. My ability to guide others is informed by my training but rooted in my own experiences of suffering, and of the utter relief of finding my own healing path.
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I am an experienced bilingual clinician who works with adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, clinical hypnosis and hypnotically-facilitated psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief/loss, and bipolar disorder. My life experience has given me broad exposure to divorce, blended families, bi-cultural families, midlife career changes, families with special needs members, special needs advocacy, and sports performance.
I am an experienced bilingual clinician who works with adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, clinical hypnosis and hypnotically-facilitated psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief/loss, and bipolar disorder. My life experience has given me broad exposure to divorce, blended families, bi-cultural families, midlife career changes, families with special needs members, special needs advocacy, and sports performance.
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Brooke M. Sklar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I work with adults, teens and couples suffering with depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, OCD, grief, life transitions, intimate relationship difficulties and more. I strive to provide a safe space where you can heal and grow. My approach is holistic and strength based. I have advanced training in EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
I work with adults, teens and couples suffering with depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, OCD, grief, life transitions, intimate relationship difficulties and more. I strive to provide a safe space where you can heal and grow. My approach is holistic and strength based. I have advanced training in EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
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Sierra Rose Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I work with clients presenting with a number of needs including depression, anxiety, personality or behavioral struggles, trauma, grief and other stressors.
I specialize in working with people who have a desire to improve their daily functioning and quality of life. I want to work with clients to determine what will work best for them and their unique circumstances. I offer therapy for children, adolescents, adults and elders alike.
I work with clients presenting with a number of needs including depression, anxiety, personality or behavioral struggles, trauma, grief and other stressors.
I specialize in working with people who have a desire to improve their daily functioning and quality of life. I want to work with clients to determine what will work best for them and their unique circumstances. I offer therapy for children, adolescents, adults and elders alike.
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Stacy Knupfer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
My specialty includes depression, anxiety, self-esteem, postpartum depression, teenage transitions, mindful parenting, co-parenting, interpersonal relationships, and grief.
Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, marital issues, parenting concerns, or anything else--you should know that there is a better way to manage your life. Supporting mothers throughout the stages of motherhood is something I hold close to my heart. I am also extremely passionate about my work with teen girls, especially those who struggle with academic pressures. I facilitate two girls' group each week that focuses on friendships, self-esteem, self-care, and coping skills for middle and high school.
My specialty includes depression, anxiety, self-esteem, postpartum depression, teenage transitions, mindful parenting, co-parenting, interpersonal relationships, and grief.
Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, marital issues, parenting concerns, or anything else--you should know that there is a better way to manage your life. Supporting mothers throughout the stages of motherhood is something I hold close to my heart. I am also extremely passionate about my work with teen girls, especially those who struggle with academic pressures. I facilitate two girls' group each week that focuses on friendships, self-esteem, self-care, and coping skills for middle and high school.
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Geoff La Pointe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I believe growth and transformation often emerge from life's difficulties. The meaning we place on those experiences is of utmost importance. Through a collaborative approach, I integrate various therapeutic modalities such as Existential, Family Systems, Gestalt, Humanistic, IFS, Mindfulness-based, and Narrative. I empower adolescents and young adults to discover their inherent strengths and navigate emotional, cognitive, and behavioral struggles. Whether you're looking to address ADHD, anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, men's issues, relationship issues, or sports performance, I am here to support you on that journey.
I believe growth and transformation often emerge from life's difficulties. The meaning we place on those experiences is of utmost importance. Through a collaborative approach, I integrate various therapeutic modalities such as Existential, Family Systems, Gestalt, Humanistic, IFS, Mindfulness-based, and Narrative. I empower adolescents and young adults to discover their inherent strengths and navigate emotional, cognitive, and behavioral struggles. Whether you're looking to address ADHD, anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, men's issues, relationship issues, or sports performance, I am here to support you on that journey.
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Sharon M. Coulter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PPS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I have advanced training as a child educator and in addiction, grief, perinatal, and marital issues.
Life is messy but my philosophy is that even crisis brings great opportunity for growth. Whether you're an adolescent, adult, or couple, our work together integrates therapeutic approaches such as Compassionate/Non-Violent Communication, Tapping (EFT), CBT, EMDR, Gestalt and Internal Family Systems, Hypnosis, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Anxiety and depression are the organism's way of expressing the need for help. Whether you're looking to address past trauma, increase self confidence and self compassion, grieve or nurture a relationship, or support yourself through a life transition, I am here to support you on the journey.
I have advanced training as a child educator and in addiction, grief, perinatal, and marital issues.
Life is messy but my philosophy is that even crisis brings great opportunity for growth. Whether you're an adolescent, adult, or couple, our work together integrates therapeutic approaches such as Compassionate/Non-Violent Communication, Tapping (EFT), CBT, EMDR, Gestalt and Internal Family Systems, Hypnosis, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Anxiety and depression are the organism's way of expressing the need for help. Whether you're looking to address past trauma, increase self confidence and self compassion, grieve or nurture a relationship, or support yourself through a life transition, I am here to support you on the journey.
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As we move through life, we may find ourselves feeling disconnected with our sense of Self, and in turn, our innate wisdom. This disconnection can create a deep sense of grief, confusion, loneliness and overwhelm. How we've been conditioned to respond to this sense of disconnection can also bring about it's own devastating and disorienting challenges. However, I wholly believe we as humans have an intrinsic capacity for healing and demonstrate boundless strength even in the darkest of moments.
As we move through life, we may find ourselves feeling disconnected with our sense of Self, and in turn, our innate wisdom. This disconnection can create a deep sense of grief, confusion, loneliness and overwhelm. How we've been conditioned to respond to this sense of disconnection can also bring about it's own devastating and disorienting challenges. However, I wholly believe we as humans have an intrinsic capacity for healing and demonstrate boundless strength even in the darkest of moments.
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Laura Markgraf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
In my practice, I see teens, adults, couples and families who are coping with trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting and relational issues, are victims of DV or crime or want to find more meaning in life.
Congratulations on deciding to seek support. What a great step toward meeting your health and relationship goals! Psychotherapy can help you feel more calm, joyful and connected to others, while gaining greater understanding of your inner self and healing psychic wounds. You deserve to be heard, encouraged to express yourself, connect, grow and self actualize. Therapy can be difficult work; however, you will quickly see that relief and clarity are within your reach. With my guidance, you will make your own discoveries and decisions and maintain control over your process, keeping it exciting, safe and appropriate for you.
In my practice, I see teens, adults, couples and families who are coping with trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting and relational issues, are victims of DV or crime or want to find more meaning in life.
Congratulations on deciding to seek support. What a great step toward meeting your health and relationship goals! Psychotherapy can help you feel more calm, joyful and connected to others, while gaining greater understanding of your inner self and healing psychic wounds. You deserve to be heard, encouraged to express yourself, connect, grow and self actualize. Therapy can be difficult work; however, you will quickly see that relief and clarity are within your reach. With my guidance, you will make your own discoveries and decisions and maintain control over your process, keeping it exciting, safe and appropriate for you.
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Steve Gratwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (Online Only)
Everyone faces challenges with anxiety, grief, depression or reduced self-esteem at times. I am here to provide caring, empathetic and structured support for when you’re dealing with these issues. You may also want to build upon the progress you’ve made in the past, but finding yourself stuck or without focus. Learning the triggers, tools and strategies to better understand and help manage these hurdles when they come up can have a lasting and positive impact. I look forward to listening to what matters to you, and together developing and supporting your path towards renewed balance and wellness.
Everyone faces challenges with anxiety, grief, depression or reduced self-esteem at times. I am here to provide caring, empathetic and structured support for when you’re dealing with these issues. You may also want to build upon the progress you’ve made in the past, but finding yourself stuck or without focus. Learning the triggers, tools and strategies to better understand and help manage these hurdles when they come up can have a lasting and positive impact. I look forward to listening to what matters to you, and together developing and supporting your path towards renewed balance and wellness.
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Erica Gierman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I have over 14 years of experience treating depression, medical trauma, invisible illness such as autoimmune disorders, anxiety, life transitions such as going off to college, divorce, career transition or job loss and grief.
Most of my clients are seeking to feel better, to accept themselves, to feel empowered, and to truly enjoy their lives. I am licensed in OR and CA. I utilize a holistic approach to healing that addresses people on all levels (body, mind and soul). I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to explore your feelings and develop a stronger relationship with yourself. I have clients ranging from age 13 to 81 including men and women.
I have over 14 years of experience treating depression, medical trauma, invisible illness such as autoimmune disorders, anxiety, life transitions such as going off to college, divorce, career transition or job loss and grief.
Most of my clients are seeking to feel better, to accept themselves, to feel empowered, and to truly enjoy their lives. I am licensed in OR and CA. I utilize a holistic approach to healing that addresses people on all levels (body, mind and soul). I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to explore your feelings and develop a stronger relationship with yourself. I have clients ranging from age 13 to 81 including men and women.
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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.