NoVa Grief Support and Counseling
NoVa Grief Support and Counseling is a collective practice of independent therapists located in Northern Virginia who have come together to provide support for individuals of all ages experiencing grief and loss. Our team of counselors offer support for those ...
Hosted by Chesley H Simpson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, GC-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
NoVa Grief Support and Counseling is a collective practice of independent therapists located in Northern Virginia who have come together to provide support for individuals of all ages experiencing grief and loss. Our team of counselors offer support for those ...
Teen Bereavement Group
Through the use of bereavement groups, teens can learn more effective ways to use social support during mourning. This group is designed to provide teens with an opportunity to process and grieve their loss in a safe and supportive environment ...
Hosted by Tamara Port
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, VA 20158
Through the use of bereavement groups, teens can learn more effective ways to use social support during mourning. This group is designed to provide teens with an opportunity to process and grieve their loss in a safe and supportive environment ...
grief/loss support group for adults
If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, and are struggling with grief and mourning, this group will offer you support and coping skills in an accepting setting. Dates TBD. Please contact Dr. Epstein at 703-389-1931 for more ...
If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, and are struggling with grief and mourning, this group will offer you support and coping skills in an accepting setting. Dates TBD. Please contact Dr. Epstein at 703-389-1931 for more ...
Lead Change :Equine Assisted Mental Health Therapy
Equine Assisted Mental Health Therapy is an evidenced-based experiential framework designed to allow participants the opportunity to safely interact with horses to learn and grow using the horse-human relationship. Groups focus on communication skills, leadership, self-control, problem-solving skills, recovery, self-awareness ...
Hosted by Susan Patricia Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gainesville, VA 20155
Equine Assisted Mental Health Therapy is an evidenced-based experiential framework designed to allow participants the opportunity to safely interact with horses to learn and grow using the horse-human relationship. Groups focus on communication skills, leadership, self-control, problem-solving skills, recovery, self-awareness ...
Parent Loss: A Group for Young Adults (Virtual)
We are forming the spring group right now. If you're in your 20-30's and you've experienced the death of a parent, this group will help you process your grief in the company of two psychotherapists and peers who get what ...
Hosted by Jane H Lowery
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
We are forming the spring group right now. If you're in your 20-30's and you've experienced the death of a parent, this group will help you process your grief in the company of two psychotherapists and peers who get what ...
Parenting Enrichment
Group designed to help parents with relevant parenting topics such as gun violence, suicide, insecure attachments, boundaries, healthy relationships, and more. Group goal is to provide therapeutic support. Group size is minimum 4 and maximum 10. Duration of group is ...
Hosted by Pamela R Joyner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chesapeake, VA 23321
Group designed to help parents with relevant parenting topics such as gun violence, suicide, insecure attachments, boundaries, healthy relationships, and more. Group goal is to provide therapeutic support. Group size is minimum 4 and maximum 10. Duration of group is ...
Grief Therapy Group for Adults
Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one? Are you unsure how to move forward following a major life change (ie, loss from death, divorce/separation)? The end of relationship, the death of a loved one, the loss of ...
Hosted by Dulles Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sterling, VA 20166
Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one? Are you unsure how to move forward following a major life change (ie, loss from death, divorce/separation)? The end of relationship, the death of a loved one, the loss of ...
Grief Therapy Group
The end of a relationship, the death of a loved one, the loss of a dream you hoped to achieve but now can't... issues of grief affect everyone at some point in their life. Grief is hard yet it is ...
Hosted by Jill Changizi-Kerr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sterling, VA 20166
The end of a relationship, the death of a loved one, the loss of a dream you hoped to achieve but now can't... issues of grief affect everyone at some point in their life. Grief is hard yet it is ...
Grief Recovery Method One-on-One
As an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist Certified by the Grief Recovery Method Institute, Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Founder of JacLovelle Coaching & Consulting, "Matters of the Heart" is for men and women who have experienced loss of any kind and ...
Hosted by JacLovelle Coaching & Consulting Group, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, DSL, CSAC, CAC, AGRMS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23220
As an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist Certified by the Grief Recovery Method Institute, Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Founder of JacLovelle Coaching & Consulting, "Matters of the Heart" is for men and women who have experienced loss of any kind and ...
Yoga & Mindfulness for Grief & Loss
Grief is not just mental and emotional, it exists in the body. This group is focused on grief while we explore using Yoga(gentle movement), Journaling and Mindfulness as tools for healing.
Hosted by Chereen Gamal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RYT500, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22202
Grief is not just mental and emotional, it exists in the body. This group is focused on grief while we explore using Yoga(gentle movement), Journaling and Mindfulness as tools for healing.
Self-Care for the CareGiver
Caregivers need care too. This is a psychosocial group offering self-care, communication and setting boundary techniques and sharing & receiving support from others care providers. This group is offered online and has room for 8 people. After the second session ...
Hosted by LeslieGrace Craver
LMSW, ReikiM, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
Caregivers need care too. This is a psychosocial group offering self-care, communication and setting boundary techniques and sharing & receiving support from others care providers. This group is offered online and has room for 8 people. After the second session ...
Colors of Grief Art Therapy Support Group
This in person, 4-week art therapy group for ages 7-10 will focus on exploring and sharing experiences related to the loss of a loved one. We'll use fun art activities to learn about grief and make positive peer connections. Art ...
Hosted by Homestead Art Therapy & Counseling LLC
Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Aldie, VA 20105
This in person, 4-week art therapy group for ages 7-10 will focus on exploring and sharing experiences related to the loss of a loved one. We'll use fun art activities to learn about grief and make positive peer connections. Art ...
Grief: Navigating the In Between (Virtual)
A group to help those who are grieving move through the messy, complicated, and uncertain terrain of loss. The in between can feel like being suspended in time as the rest of the world rushes past us. This group aims ...
Hosted by Katie Pancione
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vienna, VA 22180
A group to help those who are grieving move through the messy, complicated, and uncertain terrain of loss. The in between can feel like being suspended in time as the rest of the world rushes past us. This group aims ...
Grief and the Way of the Horse
The holidays can be a difficult time for those who are spending the season without their loved one. Whether the loss is recent or in years prior, the stress of the holiday season can present unforeseen challenges. As prey animals, ...
Hosted by Ailish R Dermody
Resident in Counseling, MA, NCC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Great Falls, VA 22066
The holidays can be a difficult time for those who are spending the season without their loved one. Whether the loss is recent or in years prior, the stress of the holiday season can present unforeseen challenges. As prey animals, ...
Grief and Loss Support Group - Adults, 2x a month
VIRTUAL Launching 04/09/24. Meets every other Tuesday through June. Join and find a safe space and empathetic support to speak candidly and learn how to better understand and cope with the struggles of grief and loss around death and illness. ...
Hosted by Tara R. Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22209
VIRTUAL Launching 04/09/24. Meets every other Tuesday through June. Join and find a safe space and empathetic support to speak candidly and learn how to better understand and cope with the struggles of grief and loss around death and illness. ...
Finding Meaning After Loss
**STARTING FEB 17**Maybe you have tried dealing with the loss of a loved one on your own or you have opened up to others and no one understands. Whether you have lost someone 40+ years ago or it's only been ...
Hosted by Luna Counseling Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20176
**STARTING FEB 17**Maybe you have tried dealing with the loss of a loved one on your own or you have opened up to others and no one understands. Whether you have lost someone 40+ years ago or it's only been ...
Grief Support Group (Homicide Loss Specific)
This FREE group provides a safe environment for those mourning the death of a loved one due to homicide. The group is coordinated by the Virginia Victims Assistance Network and generously funded by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. ...
Hosted by Leannah Farbotko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This FREE group provides a safe environment for those mourning the death of a loved one due to homicide. The group is coordinated by the Virginia Victims Assistance Network and generously funded by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. ...
Adult Grief and loss Group
Grief/Loss group for adults who are dealing with loss related to death, illness, infertility, adoption, or sudden death.
Hosted by Mari J Itzkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Annandale, VA 22003
Grief/Loss group for adults who are dealing with loss related to death, illness, infertility, adoption, or sudden death.
Grief Therapy
Group goal is to provide therapeutic grief support. Group size is minimum 4 and maximum 10. Duration of group is 6 weeks at 1x per week for 60 minutes. Group is held online/video.
Hosted by Pamela R Joyner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chesapeake, VA 23321
Group goal is to provide therapeutic grief support. Group size is minimum 4 and maximum 10. Duration of group is 6 weeks at 1x per week for 60 minutes. Group is held online/video.
Grief & Loss
Help adolescents & teenagers understand their feelings of grief &/or loss, recognize the signs & stages of it, and know its ok to embrace it.
Hosted by Center of Hope, Wholeness & Recovery, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, CPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Help adolescents & teenagers understand their feelings of grief &/or loss, recognize the signs & stages of it, and know its ok to embrace it.
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Grief Support Groups
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.