Grief and loss are a part of the human condition. Grief is typically considered to be brought on by the death of a loved one, but can also be triggered by any significant life-altering loss (such as a divorce or the loss of a job). Grief is a natural response to loss, but that doesn’t make it easy to deal with. Symptoms of grief may include sadness, loneliness, anger, denial, depression and a myriad of other thoughts and feelings. There is no “normal” amount of time for grief to pass, but if you find that your grief is not improving over time or that it is interfering with your everyday life, you may want to consider seeking professional help. A qualified grief counselor can help you to cope with the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive responses to loss. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s grief experts today.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Helps identify and replace negative thought patterns with more positive ones Techniques include reframing, restructuring, and developing a new narrative about the loss
— Tina Fairchild Tambornini, Therapist in Portland, ORI was previously a certified grief professional and have extensive experience in grief and loss. I also have experience in hospice work and end of life challenges.
— Angelina Meeker, Licensed Professional CounselorI approach grief and loss with compassion, creating a safe space to process emotions at your own pace. Using an eclectic mix of mindfulness, narrative therapy, and CBT, I help clients honor their loss, navigate complex feelings, and find meaning in their healing journey. Grief is not a linear process, and I support clients in building resilience, self-compassion, and coping strategies to move forward while still holding space for their memories and experiences. You don’t have to be alone.
— Mae Winters, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Virginia Beach, VAGrief is not always all consuming sadness. It can look like numbness where you wake up dreading the day and struggle to get out of bed. It can look like you trying to get it together for your loved ones but you keep hitting brick walls. You’re not all there. You feel like you can’t connect to anyone or anything anymore. You have some waves of anger and sadness but you mostly feel nothing. Even food doesn’t taste the same anymore. Let's try to find a way to move forward with grief
— Cayla Minaiy, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Beverly Hills, CAI am a Grief Certified Therapist, I understand grief and meet you where you are to support you through the heartbreak of loss to find healing and hope.
— Irina Farber, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Irvine, CAGrief and loss has been the most influential teacher in my life. Losing a best friend to suicide, seeing my vitality shrink due to chronic illness, and thriving from past interpersonal traumas have all set me on a path to work passionately with people who are learning to say goodbye. I've worked with hospice clients during their final moments and with the bereaved (including grief workers themselves) as their loved ones are transitioning. These connections have been made in art studios, in grief circles out in nature and as intimately as bedside. Grief effects every single part of our identity, so our work will be to survive and thrive through it. My being a competent grief counselor means we will try out the Dual Processing Model, make space for your personal/cultural/spiritual/religious rituals, and use Narrative Therapy tenets to help find meaning and strength beyond grief, loss and death.
— Evan Honerkamp, Art Therapist in Denver, COIn my work with clients experiencing grief and loss, I strive to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where they can process their feelings fully and at their own pace. Grief can bring a wide range of emotions—sadness, anger, confusion, even relief—and each is a valid part of the journey. I help clients explore and honor these emotions, allowing them to feel seen and heard in their pain.
— Corinne Scholtz, PhD, LMFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Ft Lauderdale, FLGrief is heavy. "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition & of unspeakable love." I support people learning to live with the absence of a loved one as they build a new life. Grief may be the heaviest human emotion. Healing is not about finding "closure," rather movement forward, living life that includes a lost loved one.
— Thomas J. Pier, Therapist in Los Angeles, CAI have extensive experience working with grief and loss of various types and take a trauma-informed, body-centered holistic approach in the treatment of grief. My experience includes working with complicated grief, disenfranchised grief, and sudden or ambiguous loss or death.
— Dr. Nevine Sultan, Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston, TXLosing someone you love can be overwhelming. Grief can make us feel like no one understands. I provide a safe space for you to work through your grief and find ways to work through the hurt and suffering of loss. We can together help you find ways to see your loss from a perspective that allows post-traumatic growth and healing from what you can't fix and what seems hopeless. We can instill hope through finding ways to see your loss in a way that helps you get through your sadness.
— Karmen Tuivai, Clinical Social Worker in Provo, UTI am passionate in working with clients struggling with grief or loss. Loss may include the death of a loved one, as well as other types of losses such as the loss of an important piece of your identity, the loss of a friendship, the end of a particular phase of life, etc. With any type of loss, I believe that allowing space to grieve is vital to our healing and ability to move forward. I also have a particular love for helping adults process the death of a parent early in life.
— Solara Calderon, Clinical Psychologist in Encinitas, CAI specialize in grief and loss, guiding individuals through the complexities of mourning, transition, and healing. As a certified thanatologist, I have advanced training in death, dying, and bereavement, allowing me to provide deep, compassionate support for those navigating loss in all its forms—whether it’s the death of a loved one, anticipatory grief, or the many losses that shape our lives. Grief is more than just sadness—it’s a profound, personal process that can affect eve
— Margaret Bell, Counselor in Denver, COI have personal and professional experience with loss and grief. If you are seeking therapy to cope with this pain, I'm sorry for your loss. I view the pain of grief as a reflection of how important your loved one is in your life. It would be my honor to provide emotional support, perspective and healing energy during this most challenging of times.
— James Clementi, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in new york, NYCoping with loss is about managing the immediate responsibilities, and the lingering issues that happen after everything gets quiet. This is not just about life and death, although that is certainly part of it. This is about acknowledging that all things are temporary, and that we must decide to make meaning with the time and opportunities available to us. If that's a project you would like help with, send me an email and we'll get to it.
— Andreana Mabry, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CAGrief is a natural response to loss, whether from the death of a loved one, a relationship ending, or major life changes. This emotional process can bring feelings of sadness, anger, confusion, and guilt. I offer compassionate grief counseling in a supportive environment, recognizing that grief is unique to each person. I provide tools to help you process emotions and cope with pain. My goal is to honor your feelings and support you as you move forward.
— Julie Atabe, Licensed Professional Counselor in Broomfield, COTrained in Grief and Loss and a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, I can help you move through your loss and find joy and purpose again. I utilize the Grief Recovery Method to will help you work through your losses and identify what has been holding you back, areas where you have gotten stuck, and learning how to let go of the pain and suffering. I also am trained in Brainspotting and getting trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
— Julia Hollenbeck, Counselor in Tomball, TXLoss can feel overwhelming, whether it’s the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or another significant life transition. I provide a compassionate space where clients can process their emotions, navigate the complexities of grief, and find ways to honor their loss while moving forward. I specialize in both recent and long-standing grief, offering support tailored to your unique journey, including end-of-life services.
— Jessica Rios-Flores, Licensed Clinical Social WorkerWith warmth and compassion, I help clients navigate the deep pain of grief and loss. I use approaches like IADC—a specialized technique that can foster a profound sense of connection and relief—along with EMDR and parts work. You're not meant to carry this alone—healing is possible, and I’m here to walk with you.
— Jillian Morrill, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rochester, NYBereavement refers to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction for any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep, deep sadness. The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to the person who’s passed, and other factors.Whatever your personal symptoms are, grief and bereavement counseling have been proven to help.
— Jennifer Hamrock, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Hermosa Beach, CA