Grief and Loss Counseling

Grief is a natural response to loss, but that doesn’t make it easy to navigate. While grieving is a natural process, there are times when it can feel too heavy to carry alone. If grief begins to interfere with daily functioning, relationships, or emotional health, additional support may be helpful. Counseling can help individuals process complicated or prolonged grief and find healthier ways to cope with painful emotions.

There is no “right” way to grieve. Each person’s experience is unique, and healing does not follow a set timeline. Hand in Hand Counseling provides a supportive space to process loss, honor your experience, and find ways to move forward while still holding space for what matters most.

When Grief Feels Overwhelming

Grief may show up in ways you don’t expect. Some people feel overwhelming sadness, while others experience numbness, anger, confusion, or exhaustion. These responses can come and go, and they may shift over time.

Common grief responses include:

• Deep sadness, longing, or yearning
• Emotional shifts that are unpredictable
• Irritability or frustration
• Sleeping too much or too little

• Changes in appetite or weight
• A sense of emptiness or loss of purpose
• Difficulty focusing or making decisions
• Sudden emotional shutdown

What to Expect in Sessions

Grief counseling offers a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly about your loss without pressure or judgment. Sessions are guided by your needs and move at your pace. There is no expectation to “move on” or grieve in a certain way. Your counselor’s role is to listen, support, and help you make sense of your experience.

In grief counseling, you can expect to:

• Share your story and express emotions freely, including sadness, anger, or confusion
• Learn about common grief responses and understand how loss affects thoughts, emotions, and the body
• Develop coping strategies for difficult moments, anniversaries, and life transitions
• Address feelings of guilt, regret, or unresolved emotions connected to the loss
• Rebuild a sense of meaning, routine, and connection over time

Virtual Appointments Available

In-Person Appointments Available

Insurance Accepted: Cigna, United Healthcare, Florida, Oscar, Aetna & more!

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Family Grief Counseling, Couples Grief Counseling, and Individual Grief Counseling

Grief affects people differently based on life experience, relationships, and the roles they carry, which is why we offer grief counseling for families, couples, and individuals. Adults may be balancing grief with work, caregiving, and daily responsibilities, and counseling can help them process complex emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. Families often experience loss in interconnected ways, and counseling creates space for family members to communicate openly, support one another, and adjust to changes while honoring their shared experience. For couples, loss can create distance when partners grieve in different ways, and grief counseling offers tools to improve communication, support one another, and navigate shared loss while strengthening their emotional connection.

Faith Based Grief and Loss Counseling

Faith-based grief counseling offers compassionate support that honors both emotional healing and spiritual beliefs. This approach integrates professional counseling with faith, prayer, and spiritual reflection to help individuals and families navigate loss while finding comfort, meaning, and hope. For those who draw strength from their faith, faith-based grief counseling provides a supportive space to grieve openly, process emotions, and move forward with peace, purpose, and renewed trust.