Grief Therapists in Lorena, TX

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Enrichment Counseling Solutions, P.C.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CDWF, CPDT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lorena, TX 76655
The majority of my work involves helping people with complex, remote trauma and abuse exposure, surviving narcissistic abuse, eating disorders, grief, & women's sexuality.
I value the role faith & spirituality plays in self-evaluation, change, growth, healing, relationships & success. I practice from a family systems perspective, helping people discover hindrances holding them back from living a life they love. Counseling is a powerful support resource, especially when wresting with the challenges & the unexpected that life has a way of throwing at you from past to present. I hope you'll consider letting me support you in healing, designing & creating a life you can love living. Ask me about incorporating yoga & art into counseling. Additionally, I offer an empowering Women's Sexuality service.
The majority of my work involves helping people with complex, remote trauma and abuse exposure, surviving narcissistic abuse, eating disorders, grief, & women's sexuality.
I value the role faith & spirituality plays in self-evaluation, change, growth, healing, relationships & success. I practice from a family systems perspective, helping people discover hindrances holding them back from living a life they love. Counseling is a powerful support resource, especially when wresting with the challenges & the unexpected that life has a way of throwing at you from past to present. I hope you'll consider letting me support you in healing, designing & creating a life you can love living. Ask me about incorporating yoga & art into counseling. Additionally, I offer an empowering Women's Sexuality service.
(254) 870-1094 View (254) 870-1094
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Margaret Baier
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lorena, TX 76655
My journey into professional life as a marriage and family therapist began after my divorce in 1991 because I wanted to help others who experienced loss and were looking for a path to happiness.
I am skilled in working with individuals, couples and families who are facing changes in their lives. My job is to help them through life transitions that may cause difficulty. Some of those transitions are happy ones such as premarital counseling or preparation for parenthood. Some of those transitions are not so happy, such as readjustment following an affair or divorce or the death of a loved one.
My journey into professional life as a marriage and family therapist began after my divorce in 1991 because I wanted to help others who experienced loss and were looking for a path to happiness.
I am skilled in working with individuals, couples and families who are facing changes in their lives. My job is to help them through life transitions that may cause difficulty. Some of those transitions are happy ones such as premarital counseling or preparation for parenthood. Some of those transitions are not so happy, such as readjustment following an affair or divorce or the death of a loved one.
(254) 781-3160 View (254) 781-3160
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Melody D Libby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lorena, TX 76655  (Online Only)
These struggles can include, but are not limited to overcoming a difficult relationship, working through a loss, finding their place in life, moving past sexual assault and physical/emotional abuse.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, a challenging relationship, loss of a sense of self or even talking down or insulting yourself that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function and/or your career? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, or lost by events that have happened in your life such as trauma, attempting to live up to someone else’s standards, or just getting through the day? Do you question, wonder, hope that life could be better?
These struggles can include, but are not limited to overcoming a difficult relationship, working through a loss, finding their place in life, moving past sexual assault and physical/emotional abuse.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, a challenging relationship, loss of a sense of self or even talking down or insulting yourself that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function and/or your career? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, or lost by events that have happened in your life such as trauma, attempting to live up to someone else’s standards, or just getting through the day? Do you question, wonder, hope that life could be better?
(254) 735-3441 View (254) 735-3441
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Sheree Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lorena, TX 76655
Hello, I am Sheree Johnson, LCSW. My passion involves helping individuals meet their healing goals while feeling better about themselves and their future. My hope is that I will encourage/inspire those receiving services to live a fulfilled life through an effective therapeutic approach. I have expertise in a range of therapy modalities but the ones I use most frequently are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Hello, I am Sheree Johnson, LCSW. My passion involves helping individuals meet their healing goals while feeling better about themselves and their future. My hope is that I will encourage/inspire those receiving services to live a fulfilled life through an effective therapeutic approach. I have expertise in a range of therapy modalities but the ones I use most frequently are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy.
(346) 584-2404 View (346) 584-2404

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Leslie E Dannhaus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
with my clients, I have witnessed the impressive power of the mind to heal itself from trauma, grief, phobias, anxiety, unwanted habits, self-doubt, and more.
With over 13 years’ experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I enjoy having the opportunity to help people make positive changes in their lives. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the daily demands of modern life, or you're struggling to find a sense of balance in a chaotic world, therapy can help to remove the obstacles preventing you from living the life you're meant to live. Something unique about my practice is that I offer traditional counseling as well as a short-term therapy option called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), which is designed to target specific problems in as little as 1 to 5 sessions.
with my clients, I have witnessed the impressive power of the mind to heal itself from trauma, grief, phobias, anxiety, unwanted habits, self-doubt, and more.
With over 13 years’ experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I enjoy having the opportunity to help people make positive changes in their lives. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the daily demands of modern life, or you're struggling to find a sense of balance in a chaotic world, therapy can help to remove the obstacles preventing you from living the life you're meant to live. Something unique about my practice is that I offer traditional counseling as well as a short-term therapy option called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), which is designed to target specific problems in as little as 1 to 5 sessions.
(254) 218-3810 View (254) 218-3810
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Alethea Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712
If you are struggling with a depressed and/or anxious mood or have experienced a loss, counseling can help you experience a more hopeful and purposeful life. Clients with a background of trauma, grief/ loss, mood disorder, or feel stuck during a time of transition and stress say that through therapy they have regained their emotional balance and find the strength to make important changes. Counseling involves digging deep, learning new ways of thinking, challenging old behaviors, and being courageous enough to believe that you can improve and grow no matter where you are in your life journey.
If you are struggling with a depressed and/or anxious mood or have experienced a loss, counseling can help you experience a more hopeful and purposeful life. Clients with a background of trauma, grief/ loss, mood disorder, or feel stuck during a time of transition and stress say that through therapy they have regained their emotional balance and find the strength to make important changes. Counseling involves digging deep, learning new ways of thinking, challenging old behaviors, and being courageous enough to believe that you can improve and grow no matter where you are in your life journey.
(254) 327-1622 View (254) 327-1622
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Get Out Of Your Head Therapy Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, BS, MA
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712  (Online Only)
Nicolle has a passion for walking alongside those who are experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, or any difficult transitions along life’s path. She also has a special interest in neurodivergent clients, helping those who may be feeling stuck moving through their days with executive function difficulties or feeling accepted as one’s true self. She comes to the counseling relationship from a person-centered and psychodynamic lens, recognizing that every person is unique and has different needs.
Nicolle has a passion for walking alongside those who are experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, or any difficult transitions along life’s path. She also has a special interest in neurodivergent clients, helping those who may be feeling stuck moving through their days with executive function difficulties or feeling accepted as one’s true self. She comes to the counseling relationship from a person-centered and psychodynamic lens, recognizing that every person is unique and has different needs.
(254) 556-3825 View (254) 556-3825
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Get Out of Your Head Therapy Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712  (Online Only)
Veronica is an EMDR trained Clinician who enjoys working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, grief, or immigration issues.
Veronica focuses on creating a healthy environment where clients can feel cared for, pressure-free and understood. Being able to help clients to find a safe place where they can connect with themselves is her passion and motivation. She decided to become a Licensed Professional Counselor when she realized the need for counseling services for minority populations and vulnerable communities. Veronica desires to help people from different backgrounds, cultural and sexual identities, financial situations, and life experiences.
Veronica is an EMDR trained Clinician who enjoys working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, grief, or immigration issues.
Veronica focuses on creating a healthy environment where clients can feel cared for, pressure-free and understood. Being able to help clients to find a safe place where they can connect with themselves is her passion and motivation. She decided to become a Licensed Professional Counselor when she realized the need for counseling services for minority populations and vulnerable communities. Veronica desires to help people from different backgrounds, cultural and sexual identities, financial situations, and life experiences.
(254) 232-5680 View (254) 232-5680
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Premier Neurofeedback &Counseling Services -Cairen
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Robinson, TX 76706
I admire the courage it takes to be vulnerable and reach out for help. I believe it is a sign of bravery to seek counseling and make real steps towards change and growth. I strive to help my clients move through their pain and challenges with newfound confidence and hope. I most frequently find myself helping clients dealing with life transitions, trauma recovery, grief, and anxiety issues. I've worked in a variety of mental health settings since 2016 including residential treatment, community clinics, college counseling centers, and currently love working on the team at Premier Neurofeedback & Counseling services since 2021.
I admire the courage it takes to be vulnerable and reach out for help. I believe it is a sign of bravery to seek counseling and make real steps towards change and growth. I strive to help my clients move through their pain and challenges with newfound confidence and hope. I most frequently find myself helping clients dealing with life transitions, trauma recovery, grief, and anxiety issues. I've worked in a variety of mental health settings since 2016 including residential treatment, community clinics, college counseling centers, and currently love working on the team at Premier Neurofeedback & Counseling services since 2021.
(254) 232-6868 View (254) 232-6868
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Four Oaks Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76702  (Online Only)
My professional work includes individual and family relationships, grief/ loss, divorce, and a specialization in areas of self-esteem, self-confidence, and personal issues.
Hello, my name is Terri. Welcome to my profile page and thank you for visiting. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and offer online/telehealth appointments anywhere in Texas. Education is one of my specialties, along with difficulty from a divorce, pain and grief from the loss of a loved one, turmoil in a relationship, unresolved individual concerns, or just life's challenges that come along each day. If you are struggling and need support let's work together to make these difficulties better. I enjoy creating a non-judgmental and collaborative place for clients to embark on a healing journey of care and renewal.
My professional work includes individual and family relationships, grief/ loss, divorce, and a specialization in areas of self-esteem, self-confidence, and personal issues.
Hello, my name is Terri. Welcome to my profile page and thank you for visiting. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and offer online/telehealth appointments anywhere in Texas. Education is one of my specialties, along with difficulty from a divorce, pain and grief from the loss of a loved one, turmoil in a relationship, unresolved individual concerns, or just life's challenges that come along each day. If you are struggling and need support let's work together to make these difficulties better. I enjoy creating a non-judgmental and collaborative place for clients to embark on a healing journey of care and renewal.
(254) 347-3455 View (254) 347-3455
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Bud & Blossom Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hewitt, TX 76643
Have you recently experienced a type of loss: death, reproductive trauma, relationship loss, spiritual trauma, chronic illness, family member with a substance use disorder, or any life change ? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, confused, angry, isolated, like no one understands? If so, I would love to help you navigate and normalize these feelings.
Welcome! I'm Jennifer Caballero, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in grief and loss. We are all impacted by grief during our lifetime and yet grief is something that we rarely talk about as a society. Grief is a normal response to any loss. It has no timeline, easy fix, or specific set of instructions for healing. I believe grief is not pathological, or a problem that needs to be "fixed" or "gotten over." Grief is a journey that is unique to everyone. My approach is to help you identify how grief shows up and impacts your life while providing coping skills that allow you to incorporate grief into your ongoing story.
Have you recently experienced a type of loss: death, reproductive trauma, relationship loss, spiritual trauma, chronic illness, family member with a substance use disorder, or any life change ? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, confused, angry, isolated, like no one understands? If so, I would love to help you navigate and normalize these feelings.
Welcome! I'm Jennifer Caballero, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in grief and loss. We are all impacted by grief during our lifetime and yet grief is something that we rarely talk about as a society. Grief is a normal response to any loss. It has no timeline, easy fix, or specific set of instructions for healing. I believe grief is not pathological, or a problem that needs to be "fixed" or "gotten over." Grief is a journey that is unique to everyone. My approach is to help you identify how grief shows up and impacts your life while providing coping skills that allow you to incorporate grief into your ongoing story.
(254) 600-4064 View (254) 600-4064
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Custom Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
I can help adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, relationships, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating and life decisions. I work with those who experience grief, loss and trauma in order to manage their journey and learn to cope with the process. I will work with couples who struggle to manage conflict and find a way forward.
I can help adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, relationships, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating and life decisions. I work with those who experience grief, loss and trauma in order to manage their journey and learn to cope with the process. I will work with couples who struggle to manage conflict and find a way forward.
(512) 607-9618 View (512) 607-9618
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Compassionate Selves Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
Clients frequently come to me suffering from traumatic experiences from their past that they can not seem to move past. You may be experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, despair, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts or memories and you don’t know how to help yourself. I would like to help you heal from those difficulties in life. I specialize in PTSD and trauma which I describe as “things from your past that still affect your present”, as well as grief, anxiety and phobias. I’ve been helping people heal from trauma for more than 15 years and offer more than one method to address the symptoms of trauma, anxiety and grief.
Clients frequently come to me suffering from traumatic experiences from their past that they can not seem to move past. You may be experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, despair, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts or memories and you don’t know how to help yourself. I would like to help you heal from those difficulties in life. I specialize in PTSD and trauma which I describe as “things from your past that still affect your present”, as well as grief, anxiety and phobias. I’ve been helping people heal from trauma for more than 15 years and offer more than one method to address the symptoms of trauma, anxiety and grief.
(254) 374-8559 View (254) 374-8559
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Jessica Frasier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76712
No matter the hurdles you're encountering—whether it's grief, trauma, academic pressure, work-related stress, or the ups and downs of daily life—I'm committed to journeying with you.
Are you dealing with grief, trauma, overwhelming stress, or life's many complexities? Ready for relief and strategies to navigate these challenges? Together, I deeply believe in your ability to heal and thrive. Your story matters, and I'm dedicated to understanding your unique journey.
No matter the hurdles you're encountering—whether it's grief, trauma, academic pressure, work-related stress, or the ups and downs of daily life—I'm committed to journeying with you.
Are you dealing with grief, trauma, overwhelming stress, or life's many complexities? Ready for relief and strategies to navigate these challenges? Together, I deeply believe in your ability to heal and thrive. Your story matters, and I'm dedicated to understanding your unique journey.
(346) 488-1255 View (346) 488-1255
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Holly K Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, GC-C, GCCA-C, LPC
Verified Verified
Hewitt, TX 76643
Grief work is my passion as I have personally experienced deaths and significant losses.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or grief? Do you feel hopeless? Are the walls closing in? I empathize with your feelings and I don't want you to suffer any longer! I can help you with sensitivity, childhood traumas, and personal growth. I offer non-judgmental compassion and empathy, I want to guide you in helping your whole self through holistic practices. The unconscious is deep rooted and can control our thoughts and emotions, which in turn dictate our behaviors. All emotions are to be respected, they tell us something about ourselves. The goal is to not let negative emotions control our behaviors. Let's breathe!
Grief work is my passion as I have personally experienced deaths and significant losses.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or grief? Do you feel hopeless? Are the walls closing in? I empathize with your feelings and I don't want you to suffer any longer! I can help you with sensitivity, childhood traumas, and personal growth. I offer non-judgmental compassion and empathy, I want to guide you in helping your whole self through holistic practices. The unconscious is deep rooted and can control our thoughts and emotions, which in turn dictate our behaviors. All emotions are to be respected, they tell us something about ourselves. The goal is to not let negative emotions control our behaviors. Let's breathe!
(972) 573-5752 View (972) 573-5752
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Angelica M. Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76706
I have experience working with children, teens, adolescents, adults, and couples to help them navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, communication, and much more.
Hi, I’m Angelica M. Torres, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate motivated by a passion for ending the stigma surrounding mental health in the Latinx community. As a first-generation college student and daughter of Mexican immigrants, I firsthand understand the unique pressures and challenges faced by individuals trailblazing paths for themselves and their families. It's been my greatest honor to work with individuals sharing similar stories, providing them a space to feel seen and empowered on their journey towards growth and self-discovery.
I have experience working with children, teens, adolescents, adults, and couples to help them navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, communication, and much more.
Hi, I’m Angelica M. Torres, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate motivated by a passion for ending the stigma surrounding mental health in the Latinx community. As a first-generation college student and daughter of Mexican immigrants, I firsthand understand the unique pressures and challenges faced by individuals trailblazing paths for themselves and their families. It's been my greatest honor to work with individuals sharing similar stories, providing them a space to feel seen and empowered on their journey towards growth and self-discovery.
(830) 224-2510 View (830) 224-2510
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Lindsey Yaros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
Welcome! I am Lindsey Yaros (she/her/hers), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Waco Texas. I strive to work from a holistic, trauma informed and culturally sensitive approach in my therapeutic spaces having come from a robust and eclectic background. I have worked with all ages in medical social work, palliative care, hospice care, child abuse, foster care, and athletics mental health. My areas of specialty that I most enjoy working in include gender/identity, sexuality, grief & loss, bereavement, chronic and/or terminal illnesses, PTSD, spirituality, anxiety & depression, and trauma.
Welcome! I am Lindsey Yaros (she/her/hers), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Waco Texas. I strive to work from a holistic, trauma informed and culturally sensitive approach in my therapeutic spaces having come from a robust and eclectic background. I have worked with all ages in medical social work, palliative care, hospice care, child abuse, foster care, and athletics mental health. My areas of specialty that I most enjoy working in include gender/identity, sexuality, grief & loss, bereavement, chronic and/or terminal illnesses, PTSD, spirituality, anxiety & depression, and trauma.
(254) 556-4769 View (254) 556-4769
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Aimee Farris
LPC Associate, NCC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hewitt, TX 76643  (Online Only)
In addition to being a LPC Associate, I am a NCC (National Certified Counselor, LCDC (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor), and a certified grief professional.
Do you struggle finding the motivation to get out of bed in the morning, let alone do the things you used to love? Are you constantly anxious interacting with people, or worry excessively about the future? Do you feel like you can't focus long enough to get anything done? Perhaps, you have a relentless sense of irritation when dealing with the world and you just want to experience inner peace for once.
In addition to being a LPC Associate, I am a NCC (National Certified Counselor, LCDC (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor), and a certified grief professional.
Do you struggle finding the motivation to get out of bed in the morning, let alone do the things you used to love? Are you constantly anxious interacting with people, or worry excessively about the future? Do you feel like you can't focus long enough to get anything done? Perhaps, you have a relentless sense of irritation when dealing with the world and you just want to experience inner peace for once.
(254) 332-3755 View (254) 332-3755
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Elizabeth A Crowder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
I view therapy as a collaborative and holistic approach to the navigation of the human condition and as a safe space to explore everything life throws our way. As an existentialist and a relational therapist, my goal is to emphasize identity development, emotional insight and regulation, freedom and responsibility, effective communication, relational interdependence, and the creation of meaning. We are all walking through this world together and experiencing growth, hardship, change, love, and loss. Because we are human, I believe that every person can benefit from having a place to process emotions and an ear to listen with empathy
I view therapy as a collaborative and holistic approach to the navigation of the human condition and as a safe space to explore everything life throws our way. As an existentialist and a relational therapist, my goal is to emphasize identity development, emotional insight and regulation, freedom and responsibility, effective communication, relational interdependence, and the creation of meaning. We are all walking through this world together and experiencing growth, hardship, change, love, and loss. Because we are human, I believe that every person can benefit from having a place to process emotions and an ear to listen with empathy
(254) 269-7158 View (254) 269-7158
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Crystal M Hicks - Monarch Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
I'm here to offer a compassionate ear and support to both adolescents and adults who are facing life's challenges. Whether it's dealing with stress, grief, relationships, suicidal ideation, addiction, or the lingering effects of trauma. I'm here to provide you with guidance and counseling, either one-on-one or in a small group setting. Remember, you're not alone, and I'm here to help you navigate through these difficulties and find a path forward.
I'm here to offer a compassionate ear and support to both adolescents and adults who are facing life's challenges. Whether it's dealing with stress, grief, relationships, suicidal ideation, addiction, or the lingering effects of trauma. I'm here to provide you with guidance and counseling, either one-on-one or in a small group setting. Remember, you're not alone, and I'm here to help you navigate through these difficulties and find a path forward.
(254) 735-2522 View (254) 735-2522

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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.