Grief Therapists in Edmonds, WA

Photo of Jan Santora-Farrar, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Jan Santora-Farrar
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020  (Online Only)
Specialities are: Facilitating transitions across the lifespan; Adults in recovery from narcissistic trauma; Chronic loss; Practical spirituality; Brainspotting; EMDR; EFT Tapping; Building healthy relationships, Adoption reunion counseling, Love, authenticity, self-actualization and service.
Psychotherapy for individuals and groups regarding life issues: work, aging, health, relationships, finances, loss and grief, and experiencing the Self. I facilitate adaptation to ongoing living loss such as a medical diagnosis, forced estrangement, or the failing health of a beloved family member. Coping skills are formed early to survive in family-of-origin, which is a microcosm of the culture. As we age, these skills become less adaptive, causing pain. Successful transition through life involves changing ways of coping with life-enhancing skills, and building resilience through healing attachment issues and trauma.
Specialities are: Facilitating transitions across the lifespan; Adults in recovery from narcissistic trauma; Chronic loss; Practical spirituality; Brainspotting; EMDR; EFT Tapping; Building healthy relationships, Adoption reunion counseling, Love, authenticity, self-actualization and service.
Psychotherapy for individuals and groups regarding life issues: work, aging, health, relationships, finances, loss and grief, and experiencing the Self. I facilitate adaptation to ongoing living loss such as a medical diagnosis, forced estrangement, or the failing health of a beloved family member. Coping skills are formed early to survive in family-of-origin, which is a microcosm of the culture. As we age, these skills become less adaptive, causing pain. Successful transition through life involves changing ways of coping with life-enhancing skills, and building resilience through healing attachment issues and trauma.
(206) 569-4835 View (206) 569-4835
Photo of Megan L Dillon, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Megan L Dillon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98026  (Online Only)
I focus on working with individuals experiencing grief and loss, life stressors and transitions, poor self-esteem, and difficulties with managing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
My name is Megan Dillon and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been a practicing clinical social worker for 15 years supporting clients in jails, courtrooms, hospitals, primary care clinics and emergency rooms. The breadth of my practice has shown me that people want to experience peace, feel self-worth, and have meaningful connections. These desires are not unique but are the bricks that pave the pathway to healing and connecting with our best selves. Navigating the healing journey to true self-discovery is unique to each person. Thus, there is no one size fits all method of counseling.
I focus on working with individuals experiencing grief and loss, life stressors and transitions, poor self-esteem, and difficulties with managing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
My name is Megan Dillon and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been a practicing clinical social worker for 15 years supporting clients in jails, courtrooms, hospitals, primary care clinics and emergency rooms. The breadth of my practice has shown me that people want to experience peace, feel self-worth, and have meaningful connections. These desires are not unique but are the bricks that pave the pathway to healing and connecting with our best selves. Navigating the healing journey to true self-discovery is unique to each person. Thus, there is no one size fits all method of counseling.
(425) 578-5486 View (425) 578-5486
Photo of Terry Green, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Terry Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020
As the wife of a Vietnam Vet, I understand the challenges many veteran couples and families face with transitions, secondary trauma, grief, and loss.
Couples or individuals struggling with conflict, stress, or overwhelming circumstances will find a safe place here to sort their thoughts and feelings about the issues while learning to repair and create deeper connections with loved ones. As a systems therapist, I understand the challenges of life transitions and help strengthen couple relationships and family cohesion and resilience through various life challenges. For clients struggling with past family of origin issues, we work to heal difficult memories. I help clients grow from brokenness, trauma, grief and loss to find healing, hope, peace and a new direction.
As the wife of a Vietnam Vet, I understand the challenges many veteran couples and families face with transitions, secondary trauma, grief, and loss.
Couples or individuals struggling with conflict, stress, or overwhelming circumstances will find a safe place here to sort their thoughts and feelings about the issues while learning to repair and create deeper connections with loved ones. As a systems therapist, I understand the challenges of life transitions and help strengthen couple relationships and family cohesion and resilience through various life challenges. For clients struggling with past family of origin issues, we work to heal difficult memories. I help clients grow from brokenness, trauma, grief and loss to find healing, hope, peace and a new direction.
(206) 569-5580 View (206) 569-5580
Photo of Cyndee M Baldwin, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Cyndee M Baldwin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020
I will help you to have more meaningful relationships in life, utilize your talents and abilities more fully, maintain a more truthful and accurate self-esteem, have more satisfying sexual relationships, understand yourself and others in a more meaningful way, and face life's challenges with greater freedom and flexibility. My specialty is relational psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups which aids in transformation for most issues in life: grief, loss, anxiety, depression and transition, to name a few. Take the step today toward your own transformation and healing, a lifelong investment.
I will help you to have more meaningful relationships in life, utilize your talents and abilities more fully, maintain a more truthful and accurate self-esteem, have more satisfying sexual relationships, understand yourself and others in a more meaningful way, and face life's challenges with greater freedom and flexibility. My specialty is relational psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups which aids in transformation for most issues in life: grief, loss, anxiety, depression and transition, to name a few. Take the step today toward your own transformation and healing, a lifelong investment.
(425) 358-3404 View (425) 358-3404
Photo of Beth Griffith, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Beth Griffith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020  (Online Only)
I work with individuals coping with grief, stress, transition, depression, anxiety and marital conflict.
I am here to support and encourage you as you journey through your days, facing the joys and trials that come your way. This is sacred ground, and it is both an honor and a privilege to be allowed into the deep, private areas of your life.You will find that this is not something I take lightly but, rather, with humility and deep respect for your courage and willingness to be vulnerable. My desire is to sit with those who are hurting and to walk alongside those who are on a journey towards healing, wholeness, or personal growth.
I work with individuals coping with grief, stress, transition, depression, anxiety and marital conflict.
I am here to support and encourage you as you journey through your days, facing the joys and trials that come your way. This is sacred ground, and it is both an honor and a privilege to be allowed into the deep, private areas of your life.You will find that this is not something I take lightly but, rather, with humility and deep respect for your courage and willingness to be vulnerable. My desire is to sit with those who are hurting and to walk alongside those who are on a journey towards healing, wholeness, or personal growth.
(317) 348-4094 View (317) 348-4094
Photo of Claire Lieberman, LCSW, RD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Claire Lieberman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RD
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020
I believe that when you have compassion for yourself, a better understanding of your motivations, and a safe place to process your feelings, you can make positive changes and reclaim your mental and physical health. I have a Master's degree in Social Work and am a registered counselor in the State of Washington with more than 30 years working with individuals on issues relating to loss, depression, anxiety, shame, and self-esteem. I provide individual therapy for adults. My overriding goal is to help you find peace of mind and improve your sense of well-being. I am also trained as a Registered Dietician.
I believe that when you have compassion for yourself, a better understanding of your motivations, and a safe place to process your feelings, you can make positive changes and reclaim your mental and physical health. I have a Master's degree in Social Work and am a registered counselor in the State of Washington with more than 30 years working with individuals on issues relating to loss, depression, anxiety, shame, and self-esteem. I provide individual therapy for adults. My overriding goal is to help you find peace of mind and improve your sense of well-being. I am also trained as a Registered Dietician.
(206) 488-0815 View (206) 488-0815
Photo of Matthew David Markell, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Matthew David Markell
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020
My areas of focus for therapy include the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, grief and loss, stress management, parenting skills, life transitions, personal growth, spiritual exploration and healing from religious trauma. I provide an LGBTQIA-friendly environment for individual and family therapy treatment.
My areas of focus for therapy include the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, grief and loss, stress management, parenting skills, life transitions, personal growth, spiritual exploration and healing from religious trauma. I provide an LGBTQIA-friendly environment for individual and family therapy treatment.
(425) 589-9900 View (425) 589-9900
Photo of Healing Grief And Anxiety Monique Ngo, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Healing Grief And Anxiety Monique Ngo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020  (Online Only)
I am an integrative and culturally sensitive driven therapist who works with adults to unlearn systemic inequalities and process intergenerational trauma, grief, and anxiety, so you can confidently befriend your feelings, navigate life transitions, step into authenticity, and feel more at home in yourself. Often times when we are going through something difficult, it can be hard to see our way out. This may lead to spiraling thoughts, a lost sense of security and safety, thinking "I'm not good enough", consistently feeling on edge, and feeling disconnected from ourselves and others.
I am an integrative and culturally sensitive driven therapist who works with adults to unlearn systemic inequalities and process intergenerational trauma, grief, and anxiety, so you can confidently befriend your feelings, navigate life transitions, step into authenticity, and feel more at home in yourself. Often times when we are going through something difficult, it can be hard to see our way out. This may lead to spiraling thoughts, a lost sense of security and safety, thinking "I'm not good enough", consistently feeling on edge, and feeling disconnected from ourselves and others.
(206) 823-2701 View (206) 823-2701
Photo of Carolyn Akhtar, LSWAIC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Carolyn Akhtar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020  (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients. There is no question life has its ups and downs. Sometimes we all just need a little extra support. I work with people from many walks of life dealing with many different situations. I treat adolescents, adults, couples and families with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life changes, relationships, addiction, trauma and many other challenges.
I am accepting new clients. There is no question life has its ups and downs. Sometimes we all just need a little extra support. I work with people from many walks of life dealing with many different situations. I treat adolescents, adults, couples and families with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life changes, relationships, addiction, trauma and many other challenges.
(425) 532-3265 View (425) 532-3265
Photo of Dave Werner, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Dave Werner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020  (Online Only)
Congratulations! You have realized that you can't do it all yourself. Spring is a great time to work on self. I want to "walk" with you as you navigate the challenges of family, school, work, relationships, stress or transitions that you are facing. I have 20 years of experience supporting individuals, youth and families with anxiety, depression, transitions, grief, trauma and day-to-day stressors. I am a client centered therapist who is passionate about uncovering your strengths to help you achieve your goals.
Congratulations! You have realized that you can't do it all yourself. Spring is a great time to work on self. I want to "walk" with you as you navigate the challenges of family, school, work, relationships, stress or transitions that you are facing. I have 20 years of experience supporting individuals, youth and families with anxiety, depression, transitions, grief, trauma and day-to-day stressors. I am a client centered therapist who is passionate about uncovering your strengths to help you achieve your goals.
(206) 800-8544 View (206) 800-8544
Photo of Anne Davis, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Anne Davis
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020
I work with women who are struggling with symptoms related to trauma, grief, depression, and chronic illness. I believe it is possible not only to recover, but to achieve greater resilience and post-traumatic growth. My goal will always be to help you find hope and strength in your journey while building greater insights and coping strategies. I hope to support and empower you to rise unbroken from whatever challenges you may face.
I work with women who are struggling with symptoms related to trauma, grief, depression, and chronic illness. I believe it is possible not only to recover, but to achieve greater resilience and post-traumatic growth. My goal will always be to help you find hope and strength in your journey while building greater insights and coping strategies. I hope to support and empower you to rise unbroken from whatever challenges you may face.
(425) 470-6625 View (425) 470-6625
Photo of Kirsten Paige Throneberry, LMHCA, Counselor
Kirsten Paige Throneberry
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020  (Online Only)
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one and need help traveling the difficult journey of grief? Or perhaps you need assistance negotiating a big life transition such as the end or start of a relationship, changing careers, becoming a new parent, or adjusting to your child's launch into the world. These tender and challenging places—when the familiar ground seems to have crumbled beneath your feet—are the very places when the undivided support and attention of another person is most needed, someone who can bear witness while helping you find your way to solid ground—and perhaps, even to a transformed version of your former self.
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one and need help traveling the difficult journey of grief? Or perhaps you need assistance negotiating a big life transition such as the end or start of a relationship, changing careers, becoming a new parent, or adjusting to your child's launch into the world. These tender and challenging places—when the familiar ground seems to have crumbled beneath your feet—are the very places when the undivided support and attention of another person is most needed, someone who can bear witness while helping you find your way to solid ground—and perhaps, even to a transformed version of your former self.
(360) 347-9492 View (360) 347-9492
Photo of Sharon Mast, LICSW , Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Sharon Mast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020  (Online Only)
My expertise spans addressing acute and chronic stress, living with chronic medical conditions, cancer, anxiety, and grief/ loss.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily demands, stressed out, living with uncertainty, navigating a loss or feeling stuck and disconnected? Collaboratively, we will explore your intentions for our work together. I can support you in expanding coping and stress management skills, integrating past difficult experiences, establishing mindfulness practices, transforming pain into growth, enhancing quality of life and strengthening connections with yourself, and others. Our work will help you cultivate a life of ease, balance, and alignment in mind, body, and spirit. Licensed in WA & MT.
My expertise spans addressing acute and chronic stress, living with chronic medical conditions, cancer, anxiety, and grief/ loss.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily demands, stressed out, living with uncertainty, navigating a loss or feeling stuck and disconnected? Collaboratively, we will explore your intentions for our work together. I can support you in expanding coping and stress management skills, integrating past difficult experiences, establishing mindfulness practices, transforming pain into growth, enhancing quality of life and strengthening connections with yourself, and others. Our work will help you cultivate a life of ease, balance, and alignment in mind, body, and spirit. Licensed in WA & MT.
(425) 448-4100 View (425) 448-4100
Photo of Annie DeWaal, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Annie DeWaal
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020
The clients I work with are struggling with one--or several--of the following: trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, terminal illness, loss and grief, issues of abuse (psychological, sexual, physical), loneliness and disconnection.
Therapy is a safe place to grieve what hurts and build hope for a life of thriving, not merely surviving. Together, we'll find ways to calm body and mind, connect with yourself and others, and move forward with intention. Our work together will be a safe place to be who you are. Healing, freedom, and wholeness are possible, and I would love to be a part of your journey.
The clients I work with are struggling with one--or several--of the following: trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, terminal illness, loss and grief, issues of abuse (psychological, sexual, physical), loneliness and disconnection.
Therapy is a safe place to grieve what hurts and build hope for a life of thriving, not merely surviving. Together, we'll find ways to calm body and mind, connect with yourself and others, and move forward with intention. Our work together will be a safe place to be who you are. Healing, freedom, and wholeness are possible, and I would love to be a part of your journey.
(206) 207-9015 View (206) 207-9015
Photo of Angela DiFiore, LMFTA, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Angela DiFiore
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020
I use a trauma-informed lens to work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and more.
Hello, I’m Angela, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. More specifically, I help spark change in people’s lives and relationships. I call my style of therapy “real talk”, because it is different than talking to a blank face that nods and takes notes. I am a real person who relates to my clients in a genuine way, and works collaboratively to listen, offer insights, and uncover what may be blocking the path towards healing. Little known fact: humor is not off-limits in therapy.
I use a trauma-informed lens to work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and more.
Hello, I’m Angela, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. More specifically, I help spark change in people’s lives and relationships. I call my style of therapy “real talk”, because it is different than talking to a blank face that nods and takes notes. I am a real person who relates to my clients in a genuine way, and works collaboratively to listen, offer insights, and uncover what may be blocking the path towards healing. Little known fact: humor is not off-limits in therapy.
(425) 440-3334 View (425) 440-3334
Photo of Elaine Willey, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Elaine Willey
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020
For over 20 years, I've worked with individuals and couples struggling with relationship problems, challenging life transitions like mid-life crises, job stress, grief and loss, and living authentically. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, stress and chronic health issues. You're not alone in your struggle once we begin to work together. I listen deeply to really understand you as we work to transform your issues. I offer sessions in my Edmonds office, by phone, or by video conference.
For over 20 years, I've worked with individuals and couples struggling with relationship problems, challenging life transitions like mid-life crises, job stress, grief and loss, and living authentically. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, stress and chronic health issues. You're not alone in your struggle once we begin to work together. I listen deeply to really understand you as we work to transform your issues. I offer sessions in my Edmonds office, by phone, or by video conference.
(206) 455-7166 View (206) 455-7166
Photo of Bill Sinclair, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Bill Sinclair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98026
In an overly connected world, we sometimes just need to be heard. Meeting with someone who listens deeply can uncover the answers that live within our hearts. The therapeutic process allows you to navigate life's transitions (identity, relationships, career, relocation, retirement, grief and loss) with grace. In time, you can bring your whole self to all of your relationships (intimate, family, friends, colleagues). You can also pursue purposeful action in your education, career, community and spiritual life. Living is the process of enduring change. Building resilience allows us to be enriched by that ongoing change process.
In an overly connected world, we sometimes just need to be heard. Meeting with someone who listens deeply can uncover the answers that live within our hearts. The therapeutic process allows you to navigate life's transitions (identity, relationships, career, relocation, retirement, grief and loss) with grace. In time, you can bring your whole self to all of your relationships (intimate, family, friends, colleagues). You can also pursue purposeful action in your education, career, community and spiritual life. Living is the process of enduring change. Building resilience allows us to be enriched by that ongoing change process.
(212) 569-3011 View (212) 569-3011
Photo of Yurushka Martin, MA, LMCHA, Counselor
Yurushka Martin
Counselor, MA, LMCHA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98026  (Online Only)
Change is inevitable and it may have caused you to feel isolated, anxious or even scared. The loss of control has left many of us yearning to hug friends and/or family for comfort. My hope is to establish a safe, judgment free environment for you to explore the grief and anxiety you may feel. It is in these contexts that we can begin to discover new levels of honesty, awareness, and hopefully self-compassion and a greater sense of alignment with our new realities. I take the role of active listener, reflecting back to you patterns or themes that I notice in the stories or experiences you
Change is inevitable and it may have caused you to feel isolated, anxious or even scared. The loss of control has left many of us yearning to hug friends and/or family for comfort. My hope is to establish a safe, judgment free environment for you to explore the grief and anxiety you may feel. It is in these contexts that we can begin to discover new levels of honesty, awareness, and hopefully self-compassion and a greater sense of alignment with our new realities. I take the role of active listener, reflecting back to you patterns or themes that I notice in the stories or experiences you
(855) 922-4436 View (855) 922-4436
Photo of Julie Hanson - Bluestone Psychological Services, LLC, PsyD, LMHC, Counselor
Bluestone Psychological Services, LLC
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98026
Help for adults: Depression, anxiety, trauma, coping with chronic illness, LGBTQI concerns, postpartum transition/depression, grief and loss, stress, work stress, aging parents, life transitions & more.
Find us at: www.bluestoneps.com At Bluestone you have access to a group of independent, private practitioners who offer a wide variety of services so you can get the type of help you need in one location. Each of us has many years of experience and advanced training within our specialty areas so you know you or your loved one are working with someone who is highly skilled and can help facilitate reaching your goals.
Help for adults: Depression, anxiety, trauma, coping with chronic illness, LGBTQI concerns, postpartum transition/depression, grief and loss, stress, work stress, aging parents, life transitions & more.
Find us at: www.bluestoneps.com At Bluestone you have access to a group of independent, private practitioners who offer a wide variety of services so you can get the type of help you need in one location. Each of us has many years of experience and advanced training within our specialty areas so you know you or your loved one are working with someone who is highly skilled and can help facilitate reaching your goals.
(425) 385-0106 View (425) 385-0106
Photo of Leslie Fleming, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Leslie Fleming
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020
Waitlist for new clients
Areas of Specialization: couples; sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma recovery; traumatic brain injury; LGBTQ and sexuality issues; poly and kink friendly; chronic and terminal illness; spiritual crisis; death and dying/ grief and loss; personal growth, self-awareness, fulfillment.
I offer a unique, holistic approach to transformational healing and growth through a weaving of shamanism, psychotherapy, and coaching. I am direct, compassionate, and intuitive in working with clients, offering deep integrity, fortitude, and over 3 decades of shamanic practice supporting journeys of healing, personal mastery, and authenticity. The transformational work of embodying who you truly are and why you are here is a beautiful, challenging journey of embracing and integrating all of who you are with deep compassion and fierce love. A journey I invite you to take and am honored to support.
Areas of Specialization: couples; sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma recovery; traumatic brain injury; LGBTQ and sexuality issues; poly and kink friendly; chronic and terminal illness; spiritual crisis; death and dying/ grief and loss; personal growth, self-awareness, fulfillment.
I offer a unique, holistic approach to transformational healing and growth through a weaving of shamanism, psychotherapy, and coaching. I am direct, compassionate, and intuitive in working with clients, offering deep integrity, fortitude, and over 3 decades of shamanic practice supporting journeys of healing, personal mastery, and authenticity. The transformational work of embodying who you truly are and why you are here is a beautiful, challenging journey of embracing and integrating all of who you are with deep compassion and fierce love. A journey I invite you to take and am honored to support.
(206) 745-6238 View (206) 745-6238
1
...
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.