Grief & loss therapy in Phoenix, Scottsdale & Mesa

Is therapy actually helpful for grief? ~~ It can be. Therapy will not take the loss away, but it gives you a place to put the weight of it, make sense of the mix of feelings, and find ways to keep living alongside the grief. That can matter most when the people around you have moved on. ||| How long is grief supposed to last? ~~ There is no set timeline, and grief does not move in neat stages. It tends to come in waves that soften over time rather than a straight line, and yours is allowed to look different from anyone else's. ||| When does grief become something more serious? ~~ When grief stays intense and consuming for many months and keeps you from daily life, clinicians sometimes call it prolonged or complicated grief, and it responds well to focused therapy. If you are wondering, that is reason enough to reach out. ||| Do I need therapy, or do I just need time? ~~ Time helps many people, and there is no shame in wanting support alongside it, especially if the loss was sudden or traumatic, if you feel stuck, or if you are carrying it mostly alone. You do not have to be falling apart to come in. ||| Does insurance cover grief therapy, and what does it cost? ~~ Often, yes. We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum, so most people pay a copay set by their plan. We also offer transparent cash rates, and before your first session we verify your benefits and go over what you can expect to pay. ||| Can I do grief therapy online? ~~ Yes. We offer telehealth for anyone located in Arizona, so you can grieve from a space that feels safe, plus in-person care at our five Valley offices. ||| How soon can I get in? ~~ Our care team usually replies within an hour during business hours, 7 days a week, and most new clients have their first session within one business day. Telehealth often opens up soonest.