Grief Counseling in Scottsdale, AZ
Compassionate Grief Counseling in Scottsdale
Grief can affect every part of life—your emotions, body, sleep, relationships, work, identity, and sense of stability. Some people feel sadness and crying, while others feel numb, angry, guilty, anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to keep moving forward.
At Pathways Counseling Services in Scottsdale, AZ, grief counseling provides a supportive space to process loss at your own pace. Therapy is not about forcing you to “move on” or forget what happened. It is about helping you understand your grief, honor your experience, and begin finding steadier ways to carry the loss.
Our therapists support clients navigating the death of a loved one, divorce, relationship changes, health challenges, family transitions, identity shifts, and other painful life changes. Sessions may include supportive counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based tools, EMDR when appropriate, and coping strategies tailored to your needs.
Grief looks different for every person. Counseling can help you feel less alone, better understand your emotions, and find meaningful ways to care for yourself during a difficult season.
Could Grief Counseling Help You?
This quick self-check can help you consider whether grief counseling may be helpful after a loss, major life change, or emotional transition. This is not a diagnosis.
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Meet Stephanie Levitt, MA, LPC, NCC - EMDR Therapist
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Meet Stephanie Levitt, MA, LPC, NCC
Founder of Pathways Counseling Services
Stephanie Levitt, MA, LPC, NCC is a licensed professional counselor in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the founder of Pathways Counseling Services. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Stephanie supports adults, teens, couples, and families navigating grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.
On the Grief Counseling page, Stephanie’s work reflects a compassionate and steady approach to helping clients process loss at their own pace. She understands that grief is not something to rush through or “fix,” but something that often needs space, support, and care.
Stephanie is trained in a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and trauma-informed care. Her work focuses on helping clients understand emotional patterns, cope with painful reminders, strengthen support systems, and find ways to move forward while honoring what has been lost.
Stephanie believes in walking beside clients with empathy, patience, and clinical skill. Her goal is to help clients feel less alone, more grounded, and better supported as they navigate grief, change, and healing.
Outside the therapy room, Stephanie has been featured on podcasts, radio shows, and panel discussions where she speaks about grief, trauma recovery, women’s mental health, and practical strategies for emotional healing.
View Stephanie’s profile on Psychology Today →
Contact Pathways Counseling Services today to schedule a grief counseling consultation in Scottsdale, AZ.
Frequently Asked Questions About Grief Counseling
What is grief counseling and how does it work?
Grief counseling provides a supportive space to process loss, understand your emotions, and navigate life after a significant change. Therapy may include supportive counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR when appropriate, mindfulness-based tools, and coping strategies to help you move through grief at your own pace.
Toggle title Is grief counseling effective?
Yes. Many people find grief counseling helpful because it gives them a safe place to talk about loss, feel less alone, understand difficult emotions, and develop tools for coping. Therapy does not remove grief, but it can help you carry it in a more manageable way.
What situations can grief counseling help with?
Grief counseling can help after the death of a loved one, divorce, relationship loss, family changes, health challenges, miscarriage or infertility grief, pet loss, job loss, identity changes, or any major life transition that creates emotional pain.
Is there a right way to grieve?
No. Grief looks different for everyone. There is no perfect timeline, correct emotion, or single way to heal. Some people feel sadness, while others feel numbness, anger, guilt, anxiety, confusion, or emotional exhaustion. Therapy supports your unique grief process.
How do I know if I need grief counseling?
You may benefit from grief counseling if grief feels overwhelming, isolating, or hard to manage. Therapy may also help if you are struggling with sleep, appetite, work, relationships, concentration, guilt, anger, anxiety, or feeling stuck after a loss.
Can grief counseling help with complicated grief?
Yes. Grief counseling can support people who feel stuck, unable to adjust, or deeply overwhelmed long after a loss. Therapy can help you process emotions, understand painful reminders, rebuild routines, and find ways to move forward while still honoring the loss.
Can grief counseling help after divorce or a major life change?
Yes. Grief is not limited to death. Divorce, relationship changes, health changes, family transitions, job loss, and identity shifts can all bring grief. Counseling can help you process the loss and adjust to what life looks like now.
How long does grief counseling take?
The length of grief counseling depends on your needs, the nature of the loss, your support system, and how grief is affecting daily life. Some people benefit from short-term support, while others choose ongoing counseling as they continue adjusting.
Do you offer grief counseling in Scottsdale, AZ?
Yes. Pathways Counseling Services provides grief counseling in Scottsdale, AZ. Therapists support clients coping with loss, bereavement, emotional pain, life transitions, loneliness, and adjustment after major changes.
Can grief counseling be done through telehealth?
Yes. Grief counseling can often be provided through secure telehealth sessions when clinically appropriate. Pathways Counseling Services also offers in-person sessions at the Scottsdale office.
What if grief includes thoughts of self-harm or feeling unsafe?
If you are in immediate danger or may harm yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Therapy can provide ongoing support, but emergencies require immediate crisis care.
Do you accept insurance for grief counseling?
Pathways Counseling Services is a fee-for-service practice and does not bill insurance directly. If your insurance plan offers out-of-network mental health benefits, Pathways can provide a superbill that you may submit for possible reimbursement.
