Grief Therapists in Kansas City, KS
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Morét R Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66112 (Online Only)
Family issues, grief, trauma, behavior issues, anxiety, depression, and over all help with life goals and direction are what I specialize in at my practice, Soul Purpose Counseling LLC.
I am the owner of Soul Purpose Counseling LLC and I am an African American, Christian counselor who specializes in therapy for children, teens, and young adults. I have worked in education to meet the needs of students and I am committed to helping clients reach their goals. I want clients to feel empowered and understood through my counseling services. I am here to support clients in whatever way I can for their continued success. I am operating strictly under Telehealth services at the moment for the health and safety of all.
Family issues, grief, trauma, behavior issues, anxiety, depression, and over all help with life goals and direction are what I specialize in at my practice, Soul Purpose Counseling LLC.
I am the owner of Soul Purpose Counseling LLC and I am an African American, Christian counselor who specializes in therapy for children, teens, and young adults. I have worked in education to meet the needs of students and I am committed to helping clients reach their goals. I want clients to feel empowered and understood through my counseling services. I am here to support clients in whatever way I can for their continued success. I am operating strictly under Telehealth services at the moment for the health and safety of all.
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Jennifer Dawdy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, KS 66101
Are you experiencing anxiety, life challenges or grief and heartache? I’m here to provide empathy and expert guidance to ensure you and your family overcome these difficulties together.
Are you experiencing anxiety, life challenges or grief and heartache? I’m here to provide empathy and expert guidance to ensure you and your family overcome these difficulties together.
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Bridget Kromrey
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66103
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be an invitation to explore our inner world and how it relates to the development of the self, relationships, and our way of making meaning in this world. My aim as a psychologist is to offer that unique space to clients where transformation, challenge and deeper understanding can occur. I specialize in grief and loss, end of life concerns, identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and psychosocial oncology. I work with adults, children, and adolescents for psychotherapy and provide assessments for autism, learning disabilities and social/emotional concerns.
Therapy can be an invitation to explore our inner world and how it relates to the development of the self, relationships, and our way of making meaning in this world. My aim as a psychologist is to offer that unique space to clients where transformation, challenge and deeper understanding can occur. I specialize in grief and loss, end of life concerns, identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and psychosocial oncology. I work with adults, children, and adolescents for psychotherapy and provide assessments for autism, learning disabilities and social/emotional concerns.
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Chundra Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, KS 66102 (Online Only)
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Psychotherapy and education, Behavioral Intervention, Grief and Loss Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia.
Hi! My name is Chundra and welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in 6 states (AR, MO, KS, IL, OH, TX), looking to help you feel empowered on your journey of growth. I am here to empower you to consider different perspectives along your journey. You have already made a huge decision to seek help so allow me to assist you on this healing journey. I offer support and coaching to individuals who are experiencing significant life changes and are seeking personal growth as well as those suffering from depression, anxiety, parenting issues, adjustment issues, relationship issues, and insomnia.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Psychotherapy and education, Behavioral Intervention, Grief and Loss Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia.
Hi! My name is Chundra and welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in 6 states (AR, MO, KS, IL, OH, TX), looking to help you feel empowered on your journey of growth. I am here to empower you to consider different perspectives along your journey. You have already made a huge decision to seek help so allow me to assist you on this healing journey. I offer support and coaching to individuals who are experiencing significant life changes and are seeking personal growth as well as those suffering from depression, anxiety, parenting issues, adjustment issues, relationship issues, and insomnia.
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As a trauma, grief, and couples specialist, it is my goal to not just provide you with skills, but to support you in doing the deep work truly needed to become unstuck and move forward in your life.
Change takes courage. I understand the courage it takes to reach out and ask for support when we feel our most stuck. As your therapist, I will remain fully dedicated to strengthening the resiliency needed within to reclaim yourself through connection, self-compassion, and self-love.
As a trauma, grief, and couples specialist, it is my goal to not just provide you with skills, but to support you in doing the deep work truly needed to become unstuck and move forward in your life.
Change takes courage. I understand the courage it takes to reach out and ask for support when we feel our most stuck. As your therapist, I will remain fully dedicated to strengthening the resiliency needed within to reclaim yourself through connection, self-compassion, and self-love.
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Aliuwa Unoke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, KS 66101 (Online Only)
Hi there! I am so incredibly grateful that you are reaching out for help. Let's be honest it is not always easy to show vulnerabilities and issues that have us struggling. Here you are doing what is hard, so for that you are to be commended. Whether it is abuse you have experienced or are experiencing, memories of the past now coming up, perhaps grief over loss or anxiety, something is hindering you from living a vibrant life. Let's work through that together and create a life worth living.
Hi there! I am so incredibly grateful that you are reaching out for help. Let's be honest it is not always easy to show vulnerabilities and issues that have us struggling. Here you are doing what is hard, so for that you are to be commended. Whether it is abuse you have experienced or are experiencing, memories of the past now coming up, perhaps grief over loss or anxiety, something is hindering you from living a vibrant life. Let's work through that together and create a life worth living.
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Soul Care Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66112 (Online Only)
I am an older Christian adult with personal experiences in divorce, raising children, being a grandparent, a 2nd long-term marriage, death of a spouse, caregiver for my elderly parents, depression, familial abuse, anxiety, grief and disappointments.
I love working with couples, families, individuals, adolescents, and parents about their personal issues and emotional needs. I am a family therapist who believe most people can manage their own lives, except for those few times when life throws a curve ball, then we may have difficulty figuring how to handle that ball. We often find ourselves going in circles using old techniques and patterns that don't work . Let me help you step out of the repetitive loop by helping you identify the patterns and discover new ways to mange this particular ball.
I am an older Christian adult with personal experiences in divorce, raising children, being a grandparent, a 2nd long-term marriage, death of a spouse, caregiver for my elderly parents, depression, familial abuse, anxiety, grief and disappointments.
I love working with couples, families, individuals, adolescents, and parents about their personal issues and emotional needs. I am a family therapist who believe most people can manage their own lives, except for those few times when life throws a curve ball, then we may have difficulty figuring how to handle that ball. We often find ourselves going in circles using old techniques and patterns that don't work . Let me help you step out of the repetitive loop by helping you identify the patterns and discover new ways to mange this particular ball.
Jacqueline Hogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66109
My practice experience includes: grief & loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, relationship challenges, children and adolescent behavioral/mental health & chronic pain management.
If you are looking for acceptance, understanding, and an authentic, compassionate perspective in therapy you have found it. I am passionate, flexible, curious, non-judgmental and open in my work. I have found this helps me connect with the distressed, anxious, uncertain and yes "HOPEFUL" person that has taken the great leap of faith in seeking help for their child or for self.
My practice experience includes: grief & loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, relationship challenges, children and adolescent behavioral/mental health & chronic pain management.
If you are looking for acceptance, understanding, and an authentic, compassionate perspective in therapy you have found it. I am passionate, flexible, curious, non-judgmental and open in my work. I have found this helps me connect with the distressed, anxious, uncertain and yes "HOPEFUL" person that has taken the great leap of faith in seeking help for their child or for self.
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Lauren Ashley Moret-Glass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66112 (Online Only)
Lauren Glass is a LSCSW in Kansas & LCSW in Missouri with over 10 years of clinical therapy experience working with individuals & groups, from adolescents & adults to older adults, working through trauma, crisis management, safety planning, domestic violence, adjustment to life events, grief, anxiety, depression, mood struggles, couples, relationship, parenting & other family issues. Lauren’s goal is to provide a warm, safe, inviting, confidential space to notice where clients feel stuck & work on creating a lasting path forward with accessible tools & techniques to help them feel more balanced, empowered & regulated.
Lauren Glass is a LSCSW in Kansas & LCSW in Missouri with over 10 years of clinical therapy experience working with individuals & groups, from adolescents & adults to older adults, working through trauma, crisis management, safety planning, domestic violence, adjustment to life events, grief, anxiety, depression, mood struggles, couples, relationship, parenting & other family issues. Lauren’s goal is to provide a warm, safe, inviting, confidential space to notice where clients feel stuck & work on creating a lasting path forward with accessible tools & techniques to help them feel more balanced, empowered & regulated.
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Caroline Oas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66103
Childhood and adolescence are times of growth, imagination, beauty, and connection. Being a young person can also present its own unique challenges. Children and adolescents experiencing trauma, loss, mental health struggles, behavior issues at home or school or self esteem/body image issues need a safe, caring presence in their life to listen and walk with them toward healing and self-understanding. If your child or teen is struggling, or if you are a parent seeking a light at the end of the tunnel for your child's behaviors, I'm here to help. If you are young adult seeking a safe healing space and listening ear, I'm here for you.
Childhood and adolescence are times of growth, imagination, beauty, and connection. Being a young person can also present its own unique challenges. Children and adolescents experiencing trauma, loss, mental health struggles, behavior issues at home or school or self esteem/body image issues need a safe, caring presence in their life to listen and walk with them toward healing and self-understanding. If your child or teen is struggling, or if you are a parent seeking a light at the end of the tunnel for your child's behaviors, I'm here to help. If you are young adult seeking a safe healing space and listening ear, I'm here for you.
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You may need support with overcoming a challenge, healing from loss, or strengthening your relationships.
At all stages of life, a little work on the heart can become necessary. I see children in the context of play where they are free to express themselves most fully. They work out their problems by gaining independence and strengthening their self-esteem in a play room setting. I provide tools for teens to strengthen their identity and foster healthy relationships. I offer understanding and hope to women who have been betrayed by a spouse and/or have suffered from the painful effects of pornography and sexual addiction. The addiction/co-addition cycle can be broken.
You may need support with overcoming a challenge, healing from loss, or strengthening your relationships.
At all stages of life, a little work on the heart can become necessary. I see children in the context of play where they are free to express themselves most fully. They work out their problems by gaining independence and strengthening their self-esteem in a play room setting. I provide tools for teens to strengthen their identity and foster healthy relationships. I offer understanding and hope to women who have been betrayed by a spouse and/or have suffered from the painful effects of pornography and sexual addiction. The addiction/co-addition cycle can be broken.
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Gina Skinner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RYT 200
Verified Verified
Kansas City, KS 66111 (Online Only)
An eager and excited lifelong learner – I work with individuals and partners looking to anchor or reconnect to their inner peace and rootedness. As a native Kansan who loves traveling, with my undergrad in anthropology, I enjoy interacting with a variety of cultures and learning restorative modalities which I use to find my own daily peace and happiness. My therapy focuses include, life transitions, adverse childhood experiences, spiritual and existential exploration, trauma healing, health and injury recovery, grief, and relationship challenges.
An eager and excited lifelong learner – I work with individuals and partners looking to anchor or reconnect to their inner peace and rootedness. As a native Kansan who loves traveling, with my undergrad in anthropology, I enjoy interacting with a variety of cultures and learning restorative modalities which I use to find my own daily peace and happiness. My therapy focuses include, life transitions, adverse childhood experiences, spiritual and existential exploration, trauma healing, health and injury recovery, grief, and relationship challenges.
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Barbara L Lucas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66109
Life struggles may sometimes prevent us from fully being our true selves, interfering with the hopes, dreams and wishes we have for our lives. When the weight of relationship stress, emotional discomfort, loss, life transitions, etc. leaves you feeling unbalanced or unfulfilled, you do not have to carry it alone. It is my sincerest desire to carry it with you offering a process of emotional healing, exploration and self-discovery. As we journey towards a restored sense of balance and harmony, I encourage you through your process until you feel secure, connected and can experience peace.
Life struggles may sometimes prevent us from fully being our true selves, interfering with the hopes, dreams and wishes we have for our lives. When the weight of relationship stress, emotional discomfort, loss, life transitions, etc. leaves you feeling unbalanced or unfulfilled, you do not have to carry it alone. It is my sincerest desire to carry it with you offering a process of emotional healing, exploration and self-discovery. As we journey towards a restored sense of balance and harmony, I encourage you through your process until you feel secure, connected and can experience peace.
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Harmony in Hues Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66101
Harmony in Hues Wellness Center is a dedicated practice, passionate about helping others navigate challenges in life. Collectively, we have over 20 years in the mental health field with both children, adolescents, and adults. Thinking about seeking mental health counseling? First you need to find a counselor you can trust and someone you feel "gets you". Being truthful and vulnerable are keys to good work. You need to feel free to address your concerns, grief, shame, and hurt ... We go the extra mile to help support positive change. It takes courage to face and embrace change.
Harmony in Hues Wellness Center is a dedicated practice, passionate about helping others navigate challenges in life. Collectively, we have over 20 years in the mental health field with both children, adolescents, and adults. Thinking about seeking mental health counseling? First you need to find a counselor you can trust and someone you feel "gets you". Being truthful and vulnerable are keys to good work. You need to feel free to address your concerns, grief, shame, and hurt ... We go the extra mile to help support positive change. It takes courage to face and embrace change.
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Jerald Payne, LSCSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66101
I work with individuals, couples and families on such issues as relationship issues, problem solving, conflict resolution, communication enhancement, anger management, drug/alcohol abuse and addiction. Many clients present with depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, childhood disorders such as conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, etc. I work with adults and couples on relationship/marital issues, domestic violence, etc. I work with clients who have experienced abuse, both sexual and physical. I assist parents with parent-child relational issues and behavior modification skill development. I also assist clients with anxiety disorders, grief/loss issues and struggles with adjusting to life circumstances.
I work with individuals, couples and families on such issues as relationship issues, problem solving, conflict resolution, communication enhancement, anger management, drug/alcohol abuse and addiction. Many clients present with depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, childhood disorders such as conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, etc. I work with adults and couples on relationship/marital issues, domestic violence, etc. I work with clients who have experienced abuse, both sexual and physical. I assist parents with parent-child relational issues and behavior modification skill development. I also assist clients with anxiety disorders, grief/loss issues and struggles with adjusting to life circumstances.
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Randee Olive Lscsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66101
Experience change TODAY. Your Well-Being Is in Good Hands. Are you struggling with issues related to depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, parenting struggles, uncontrollable anger, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional to cope with life's challenges. I offer traditional in-office therapy in Wichita, KS and for those on the go or looking for a more convenient way to communicate, I offer TELEHEALTH therapy anywhere in Kansas. I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker and I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I also offer anger management.
Experience change TODAY. Your Well-Being Is in Good Hands. Are you struggling with issues related to depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, parenting struggles, uncontrollable anger, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional to cope with life's challenges. I offer traditional in-office therapy in Wichita, KS and for those on the go or looking for a more convenient way to communicate, I offer TELEHEALTH therapy anywhere in Kansas. I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker and I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I also offer anger management.
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Karanita B Boling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LSCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66106
30 years experience working with individuals to overcome childhood trauma, current trauma, grief, and loss.
I'm a Compassionate, Caring, Trauma Informed, Holistic and Client Centered Clinician. Neurodivergent Welcoming! I believe being "Mentally Healthy" means having the energy to live life to the fullest, being content and having serenity to face life's everyday challenges. No one chooses to feel tired, fearful, anxious, sad or depressed. I am certified in Motivational Interviewing, EMDR Basic & advanced skills and training in CBT, DBT, and ACT to help you find the goals to your best life. I accept clients 8yrs old through Geriatric (99+). I have active duty Military and First Responder experience.
30 years experience working with individuals to overcome childhood trauma, current trauma, grief, and loss.
I'm a Compassionate, Caring, Trauma Informed, Holistic and Client Centered Clinician. Neurodivergent Welcoming! I believe being "Mentally Healthy" means having the energy to live life to the fullest, being content and having serenity to face life's everyday challenges. No one chooses to feel tired, fearful, anxious, sad or depressed. I am certified in Motivational Interviewing, EMDR Basic & advanced skills and training in CBT, DBT, and ACT to help you find the goals to your best life. I accept clients 8yrs old through Geriatric (99+). I have active duty Military and First Responder experience.
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Samantha Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCMFT, RPT, PCIT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66102 (Online Only)
In my practice, my specialty is helping to unlock your hidden potential by working toward the coping and/or over coming depression, behavioral issues, anxiety, grief, anger, and trauma while improving individual, relationship, marriage, and family functioning.
As a Marriage and Family therapist, I love working with couples, families, children and individuals who are striving for the life they desire. Throughout our work together, you will learn to better regulate emotions and feelings while improving listening, and communication skills and if applicable, couples’ communication, leading to a more fulfilling relationship or marriage based on trust, enjoyment, teamwork, and intimacy.
In my practice, my specialty is helping to unlock your hidden potential by working toward the coping and/or over coming depression, behavioral issues, anxiety, grief, anger, and trauma while improving individual, relationship, marriage, and family functioning.
As a Marriage and Family therapist, I love working with couples, families, children and individuals who are striving for the life they desire. Throughout our work together, you will learn to better regulate emotions and feelings while improving listening, and communication skills and if applicable, couples’ communication, leading to a more fulfilling relationship or marriage based on trust, enjoyment, teamwork, and intimacy.
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Dr. Linda Simmons is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults achieve healing and greater life fulfillment. Dr. Simmons specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, pain management, relationship issues, faith issues, and major life transitions. She sees psychotherapy as a collaborative process with her clients, providing education and expert guidance, and encouraging clients to reach their goals. Psychotherapy is not a one-size-fits-all process and she will change her approach per client's needs.
Dr. Linda Simmons is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults achieve healing and greater life fulfillment. Dr. Simmons specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, pain management, relationship issues, faith issues, and major life transitions. She sees psychotherapy as a collaborative process with her clients, providing education and expert guidance, and encouraging clients to reach their goals. Psychotherapy is not a one-size-fits-all process and she will change her approach per client's needs.
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Sherry J Descoteaux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LMAC, FFT, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66102 (Online Only)
My philosophy in working with individual, couples and families is to provide a safe environment that enable individuals feel free to express their emotions, feelings and work at solutions, conflicts stress and life changes. I work from a strengths perspective and family systems theory. I have experience with ages 10 to 90. Some of my areas of expertise are Grief and Loss, Sexual Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD, Sexual, Emotional and Physical abuse. Drug and Alcohol Assessments, SASSI, ASI, KCPC, Individual and Group Therapy for Addictions.
My philosophy in working with individual, couples and families is to provide a safe environment that enable individuals feel free to express their emotions, feelings and work at solutions, conflicts stress and life changes. I work from a strengths perspective and family systems theory. I have experience with ages 10 to 90. Some of my areas of expertise are Grief and Loss, Sexual Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD, Sexual, Emotional and Physical abuse. Drug and Alcohol Assessments, SASSI, ASI, KCPC, Individual and Group Therapy for Addictions.
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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.