Grief Therapists in Dekalb County, TN

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Authentic Being Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, MDiv
Verified Verified
Smithville, TN 37166
At whatever stage we find ourselves in life, we are challenged by unexpected events, perceived emotional limitations, as well as trauma or fear. Even so, we have the potential to overcome these challenges and progress as authentic beings, embracing our self and our relationships.
At whatever stage we find ourselves in life, we are challenged by unexpected events, perceived emotional limitations, as well as trauma or fear. Even so, we have the potential to overcome these challenges and progress as authentic beings, embracing our self and our relationships.
(931) 236-2262 View (931) 236-2262
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Ronald J Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Smithville, TN 37166
As a Christian and a professional I endeavor to provide professional counseling within a Christian worldview. As a therapist I try to be a good listener as well as someone who helps to clarify and provide input. I have been trained in a variety of counseling approaches but find that having a caring attitude and listening ear is beneficial to my clients.
As a Christian and a professional I endeavor to provide professional counseling within a Christian worldview. As a therapist I try to be a good listener as well as someone who helps to clarify and provide input. I have been trained in a variety of counseling approaches but find that having a caring attitude and listening ear is beneficial to my clients.
(931) 536-1292 View (931) 536-1292

Online Therapists

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Ali L Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129  (Online Only)
I am so happy you're here, as you step courageously into the therapeutic journey. I believe in order to heal, it is important to tell your story and be heard. For over five years, I have had the pleasure of listening to client's stories. I have supported clients struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem/body image challenges, grief, trauma, family dynamics and interpersonal relationships. My hope is that you can begin to heal, and step into a more fulfilling life!
I am so happy you're here, as you step courageously into the therapeutic journey. I believe in order to heal, it is important to tell your story and be heard. For over five years, I have had the pleasure of listening to client's stories. I have supported clients struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem/body image challenges, grief, trauma, family dynamics and interpersonal relationships. My hope is that you can begin to heal, and step into a more fulfilling life!
(615) 205-8068 View (615) 205-8068
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Julie A Krager
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Providing strength-based attachment approaches to trauma symptoms is a specialty. It is a privilege and passion to be a resource and safe-space for those brave souls who are willing to put hard work into finding relief from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and dissociative symptoms. Whether it's personal growth, relationship hopes, recovery work, grief processing, complex trauma, or life-stages/transitions--I am committed to providing tools and strategies to help you feel empowered and supported in these pursuits.
Providing strength-based attachment approaches to trauma symptoms is a specialty. It is a privilege and passion to be a resource and safe-space for those brave souls who are willing to put hard work into finding relief from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and dissociative symptoms. Whether it's personal growth, relationship hopes, recovery work, grief processing, complex trauma, or life-stages/transitions--I am committed to providing tools and strategies to help you feel empowered and supported in these pursuits.
(615) 471-6135 View (615) 471-6135
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Jessie Omer
Pre-Licensed Professional, M Ed , NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
While I have experience working with various presenting concerns, my specialties include anxiety, depression, life adjustments and transitions, grief and loss, social and emotional development and regulation skills, anger management, social skills, and parenting consultations.
I have a passion for counseling young adult women, adolescents, parents, and children. I practice therapy from a client-centered approach while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness Based therapies to provide treatment. The utilization of these techniques allows for a blend of flexibility and structure in therapy while meeting the unique needs of each individual that I work with.
While I have experience working with various presenting concerns, my specialties include anxiety, depression, life adjustments and transitions, grief and loss, social and emotional development and regulation skills, anger management, social skills, and parenting consultations.
I have a passion for counseling young adult women, adolescents, parents, and children. I practice therapy from a client-centered approach while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness Based therapies to provide treatment. The utilization of these techniques allows for a blend of flexibility and structure in therapy while meeting the unique needs of each individual that I work with.
(615) 709-7257 View (615) 709-7257
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Alyssa Walden Durdunji
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212  (Online Only)
Areas of special clinical interest include trauma, relationship issues, self-worth, anxiety, depression, life transitions, couple/family conflict, substance abuse (including family members impacted by addiction), and grief/loss.
I am passionate about seeing lives and relationships restored. I recognize the courage it takes to come to therapy and believe that transformation happens in the context of relationships when people feel heard and understood. My hope is to invite clients into a safe space where we have the opportunity to honestly confront painful and uncomfortable issues.
Areas of special clinical interest include trauma, relationship issues, self-worth, anxiety, depression, life transitions, couple/family conflict, substance abuse (including family members impacted by addiction), and grief/loss.
I am passionate about seeing lives and relationships restored. I recognize the courage it takes to come to therapy and believe that transformation happens in the context of relationships when people feel heard and understood. My hope is to invite clients into a safe space where we have the opportunity to honestly confront painful and uncomfortable issues.
(615) 455-2540 View (615) 455-2540
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Jessica Mangano
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
You may be in the midst of a life transition or experiencing manifestations of anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma.
Are you ready to live differently? Therapy is a process that allows you to engage in conversation with the truest version of yourself, the one who has the power to transform your life. With the presence of an empathetic witness, you can express what was once left unexpressed. Our emotions are ancestral instruments for living. My purpose is to provide a safe space where you can engage with your emotions to evoke and sustain positive change. It will be my privilege to learn what experiences have shaped you and travel alongside you as you find balance within your inner world and the world around you.
You may be in the midst of a life transition or experiencing manifestations of anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma.
Are you ready to live differently? Therapy is a process that allows you to engage in conversation with the truest version of yourself, the one who has the power to transform your life. With the presence of an empathetic witness, you can express what was once left unexpressed. Our emotions are ancestral instruments for living. My purpose is to provide a safe space where you can engage with your emotions to evoke and sustain positive change. It will be my privilege to learn what experiences have shaped you and travel alongside you as you find balance within your inner world and the world around you.
(423) 761-3390 View (423) 761-3390
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Lindsay West Schneck
Counselor, MS, LPCMHSP, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I am so glad you are here. Reaching out for help can be a difficult and crucial first step on the path to healing. And sometimes our hardest endeavors become our greatest joys. It is normal for us to have a wide range of experiences in this life. As a therapist, it is my goal to provide a safe space for clients to be seen, heard, and navigate all that life has in store. My professional experience includes a variety of trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, adverse religious experiences and spiritual issues, the music business and touring life, body image and disordered eating, and grief and loss.
I am so glad you are here. Reaching out for help can be a difficult and crucial first step on the path to healing. And sometimes our hardest endeavors become our greatest joys. It is normal for us to have a wide range of experiences in this life. As a therapist, it is my goal to provide a safe space for clients to be seen, heard, and navigate all that life has in store. My professional experience includes a variety of trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, adverse religious experiences and spiritual issues, the music business and touring life, body image and disordered eating, and grief and loss.
(615) 551-1070 View (615) 551-1070
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Brooks Lokey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC, MHSP, (temp), NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Hey, I'm glad you found me. I help frustrated athletes and performers and depressed and anxious individuals. I help people overcome life’s challenges and hurdles, help make meaning out of confusion, and simply provide a safe, warm environment in which to explore life and grow. No matter what experiences you’ve been through, I would be honored to walk alongside you as you work toward your goals. I work particularly with athletes and performers suffering from the mental and emotional toll of a serious injury or who are facing the end of their days as a performer, men's issues, crises of faith, and depression, anxiety, and grief.
Hey, I'm glad you found me. I help frustrated athletes and performers and depressed and anxious individuals. I help people overcome life’s challenges and hurdles, help make meaning out of confusion, and simply provide a safe, warm environment in which to explore life and grow. No matter what experiences you’ve been through, I would be honored to walk alongside you as you work toward your goals. I work particularly with athletes and performers suffering from the mental and emotional toll of a serious injury or who are facing the end of their days as a performer, men's issues, crises of faith, and depression, anxiety, and grief.
(615) 434-9065 View (615) 434-9065
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Michelle Nagy
LPCMHSP, MEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
Using a relational and collaborative approach, I bring experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, co-dependency, relationship issues, and family conflict.
The ups and downs of life can be tough for us all. We strive every day to find a little more light, however, sometimes just as we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, an unexpected new challenge falls in our path. This can feel as if there is no way out. Counseling offers an avenue to work together to brighten this path. The experiences in our past impact the way we live our life today, how we cope with these challenges, and how we see our future. Finding the insight, self-knowledge and inner strength for better coping with our depression, anxiety, or uncertainty is the key to living our most fulfilling lives.
Using a relational and collaborative approach, I bring experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, co-dependency, relationship issues, and family conflict.
The ups and downs of life can be tough for us all. We strive every day to find a little more light, however, sometimes just as we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, an unexpected new challenge falls in our path. This can feel as if there is no way out. Counseling offers an avenue to work together to brighten this path. The experiences in our past impact the way we live our life today, how we cope with these challenges, and how we see our future. Finding the insight, self-knowledge and inner strength for better coping with our depression, anxiety, or uncertainty is the key to living our most fulfilling lives.
(615) 721-2480 View (615) 721-2480
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Jay Shannon Daughtry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37217
Have you experienced pain, loss, disappointment or unexpected change? I am here to help individuals, young adults, couples and families process these experiences in a safe and compassionate environment. Together we can unpack the pain and navigate the issues you are facing. You don't have to face it alone. We can identify realistic goals and relationship strategies as well as boundaries and strategies for growing forward. My desire is to facilitate communication and conflict resolution that is emotionally healing and beneficial. For couples, this process fosters interactions that increase and strengthen attachment and bonding.
Have you experienced pain, loss, disappointment or unexpected change? I am here to help individuals, young adults, couples and families process these experiences in a safe and compassionate environment. Together we can unpack the pain and navigate the issues you are facing. You don't have to face it alone. We can identify realistic goals and relationship strategies as well as boundaries and strategies for growing forward. My desire is to facilitate communication and conflict resolution that is emotionally healing and beneficial. For couples, this process fosters interactions that increase and strengthen attachment and bonding.
(615) 933-4992 View (615) 933-4992
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Ailie Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027  (Online Only)
I particularly enjoy working with (but not limited to) anxiety, trauma, stress, grief, and depression.
I hold a belief that we are all doing the very best we can with the skills and the knowledge that we have. I also hold a belief that sometimes we need support to step into healthier skills and gain new knowledge to grow and to heal. Being human is messy, imperfection is our only option, and wow that can be hard to sit with sometimes. Whether you are searching for support because you are deep in struggle or you are searching for support because you are interested in growing as a human, I am here for it! If this is your first interaction with therapy OR you've tried therapy and want to give it another go, you are so welcome here!
I particularly enjoy working with (but not limited to) anxiety, trauma, stress, grief, and depression.
I hold a belief that we are all doing the very best we can with the skills and the knowledge that we have. I also hold a belief that sometimes we need support to step into healthier skills and gain new knowledge to grow and to heal. Being human is messy, imperfection is our only option, and wow that can be hard to sit with sometimes. Whether you are searching for support because you are deep in struggle or you are searching for support because you are interested in growing as a human, I am here for it! If this is your first interaction with therapy OR you've tried therapy and want to give it another go, you are so welcome here!
(629) 205-7984 View (629) 205-7984
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Kendra K Allen
Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and couples who are seeking guidance with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, infertility and pregnancy loss, parenting issues, eating disorders, and spiritual issues.
The decision to engage yourself in a therapeutic relationship is a courageous choice that can yield rewarding and profound insights and changes in your life. I find it a great privilege to partner with my clients as we explore and discover the complexities and challenges of their unique story. Our work will be collaborative as I assist you in finding wholeness, balance, a greater acceptance of yourself and relational and spiritual health. My goal is to listen well and offer a respectful, empathic, and honest environment to help you grow, heal and rediscover your truest, most congruent self.
I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and couples who are seeking guidance with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, infertility and pregnancy loss, parenting issues, eating disorders, and spiritual issues.
The decision to engage yourself in a therapeutic relationship is a courageous choice that can yield rewarding and profound insights and changes in your life. I find it a great privilege to partner with my clients as we explore and discover the complexities and challenges of their unique story. Our work will be collaborative as I assist you in finding wholeness, balance, a greater acceptance of yourself and relational and spiritual health. My goal is to listen well and offer a respectful, empathic, and honest environment to help you grow, heal and rediscover your truest, most congruent self.
(615) 465-0490 View (615) 465-0490
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Heather Lefebvre
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, (Temp)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37069
So you want something to change? What's standing in your way? Maybe you have experienced trauma or loss, or you find yourself in relationships that cost you more than you get in return. Maybe your partner, family, or child is struggling and you are looking for a way to help without getting lost yourself? Therapy can help you discover new truths about your situation, bringing you clarity and direction. With over 10 years in the mental health community, I have seen people find new hope and healing through the introspective and transforming work of therapy, all in pursuit of a life that is deeply satisfying.
So you want something to change? What's standing in your way? Maybe you have experienced trauma or loss, or you find yourself in relationships that cost you more than you get in return. Maybe your partner, family, or child is struggling and you are looking for a way to help without getting lost yourself? Therapy can help you discover new truths about your situation, bringing you clarity and direction. With over 10 years in the mental health community, I have seen people find new hope and healing through the introspective and transforming work of therapy, all in pursuit of a life that is deeply satisfying.
(615) 802-6386 View (615) 802-6386
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Elaine Dowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37415
I enjoy working with people dealing with issues around anxiety, depression, grief and loss, shame, and trauma.
I believe that every person develops strategies for managing the pain, disconnection, and brokenness that arise out of our stories of harm. Oftentimes these protective strategies hinder the connection and relationships we so desperately desire. I am passionate about helping clients navigate the seemingly desolate and stuck places they find themselves, and ultimately moving towards healing and growth.
I enjoy working with people dealing with issues around anxiety, depression, grief and loss, shame, and trauma.
I believe that every person develops strategies for managing the pain, disconnection, and brokenness that arise out of our stories of harm. Oftentimes these protective strategies hinder the connection and relationships we so desperately desire. I am passionate about helping clients navigate the seemingly desolate and stuck places they find themselves, and ultimately moving towards healing and growth.
(423) 205-6475 View (423) 205-6475
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Kay Collake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
Common areas of practice include anxiety and depression management, women's issues, support with chronic illness, minority stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and grief/loss.
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? Hi. I’m Kay. Congratulations on taking the first step toward living your best life! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy, assessment, and referral services to adults, children, and families.
Common areas of practice include anxiety and depression management, women's issues, support with chronic illness, minority stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and grief/loss.
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? Hi. I’m Kay. Congratulations on taking the first step toward living your best life! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy, assessment, and referral services to adults, children, and families.
(615) 392-6827 View (615) 392-6827
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Trina Middleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027  (Online Only)
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have my Masters in Social Work from University of Texas at Arlington. I have worked in the field of mental health and as a therapist for 30 years. I am licensed in Arkansas and Tennessee. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds who are experiencing difficulties such as difficulty coping, low self esteem, anxiety, grief and loss, and stress due to life transitions.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have my Masters in Social Work from University of Texas at Arlington. I have worked in the field of mental health and as a therapist for 30 years. I am licensed in Arkansas and Tennessee. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds who are experiencing difficulties such as difficulty coping, low self esteem, anxiety, grief and loss, and stress due to life transitions.
(615) 808-7133 View (615) 808-7133
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Dr. Jennifer Kasey
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212  (Online Only)
Dr. Jennifer Kasey is a licensed clinical psychologist (TN and VA) and owner of Redirection Counseling Services, LLC, a telehealth, private pay practice, that helps diverse populations navigate and thrive during periods of uncertainty, transition, and change. Dr. Kasey provides utilizes an affirming, evidenced-based approach in individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents with a range of concerns, including anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues. Dr. Kasey also provides career-related coaching services and empowers professionals on their journey in career advancement, leadership, and managing people.
Dr. Jennifer Kasey is a licensed clinical psychologist (TN and VA) and owner of Redirection Counseling Services, LLC, a telehealth, private pay practice, that helps diverse populations navigate and thrive during periods of uncertainty, transition, and change. Dr. Kasey provides utilizes an affirming, evidenced-based approach in individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents with a range of concerns, including anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues. Dr. Kasey also provides career-related coaching services and empowers professionals on their journey in career advancement, leadership, and managing people.
(615) 442-8247 View (615) 442-8247
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Samantha Carter-Orbke
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
Are you finding yourself feeling anxious, depressed, uncertain or overwhelmed? Are you stuck in grief, or struggling with relationships or life changes? Perhaps you're feeling like you don’t belong, or having difficulty trusting or accepting yourself. If any of these describe what you are going through, you’ve come to the right place. I fundamentally believe that everything we do and feel is for a reason, and at any point in our lives we are doing the best we can with the resources we have. My goal is to help you expand those resources so you can confidently face the challenges that brought you here.
Are you finding yourself feeling anxious, depressed, uncertain or overwhelmed? Are you stuck in grief, or struggling with relationships or life changes? Perhaps you're feeling like you don’t belong, or having difficulty trusting or accepting yourself. If any of these describe what you are going through, you’ve come to the right place. I fundamentally believe that everything we do and feel is for a reason, and at any point in our lives we are doing the best we can with the resources we have. My goal is to help you expand those resources so you can confidently face the challenges that brought you here.
(615) 544-6430 View (615) 544-6430
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Mindful Steps
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128  (Online Only)
Mindful Steps is a group practice that focuses on providing counseling for those who are struggling with depression, grief, stress, trauma and anxiety.
Give yourself permission to work on yourself. It's time for you to prioritize your mental health. This is your opportunity to take time to improve your mental and emotional well being. Many people are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and stress as they attempt to adjust from the change in normalcy. Emotions and feelings are natural indicators that reflects what we are personally feeling. Here at Mindful Steps, we believe that therapy is a teamwork effort. Your Therapist will help you navigate through life’s obstacles, challenge maladaptive behaviors, and negative thought patterns that have kept you stuck.
Mindful Steps is a group practice that focuses on providing counseling for those who are struggling with depression, grief, stress, trauma and anxiety.
Give yourself permission to work on yourself. It's time for you to prioritize your mental health. This is your opportunity to take time to improve your mental and emotional well being. Many people are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and stress as they attempt to adjust from the change in normalcy. Emotions and feelings are natural indicators that reflects what we are personally feeling. Here at Mindful Steps, we believe that therapy is a teamwork effort. Your Therapist will help you navigate through life’s obstacles, challenge maladaptive behaviors, and negative thought patterns that have kept you stuck.
(629) 218-4814 View (629) 218-4814
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.