Grief Counseling in Scottsdale AZ

“Grief is not a straight path. It’s a winding road, with unexpected turns, sudden drops, and occasional moments of peace.”
– Unknown

Your heart may feel empty. Your body might ache—or feel nothing at all. The world around you feels different, and it can be hard to do anything.

At Pathways Counseling Services located in Scottsdale, AZ  we understand that grief looks different for everyone. Grief is not a straight path. It’s a winding road, with unexpected turns, sudden drops, and occasional moments of peace. It can take many shapes and forms, but it’s always a journey you grow through.Losing someone—or something—you love can leave your heart feeling empty and your body aching. At Pathways Counseling Services, our
adult grief counseling in Scottsdale and Phoenix provides you with a safe, affirming space to move through your grief at your own pace. Whether your loss was recent or from long ago, we’re here to walk alongside you on your healing path.
affirming space to help you move through your grief at your pace. Whether your loss was recent or years ago, we’re here to walk alongside you on your healing path.

What Is Grief?

Grief is not as simple as it seems. Grief is more than just feeling sad. It is the emotional, physical, mental, and sometimes spiritual experience that everyone goes through at some point. It happens when we lose something—or someone—important. Many people think of grief after the death of a loved one, but it can take many forms.

Here are some examples of grief:

• Death of a loved one, pet, or miscarriage
• Divorce or breakup
• Moving, job loss, or major life transition
• Losing part of your identity or sense of self
• Childhood trauma or unmet emotional needs
• A loved one’s illness, addiction, or memory loss
• Collective grief from events like pandemics, shootings, or social injustice

Grief is the price of love, and no two losses are exactly the same.

How We Help You With Grief

Whether you’re newly grieving or carrying old grief. Our trained therapists use a mix of trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches such as:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – to explore the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – to help you make space for grief while reconnecting with your values and purpose
• Mindfulness & Somatic Therapy – to support nervous system regulation and help you stay grounded in the present moment
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – to process traumatic grief or distressing memories
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – to support emotional processing and deepen connection in relationships impacted by grief
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – to build emotional resilience, distress tolerance, and self-compassion
• Solution-Focused Therapy – to highlight strengths and support hope in moving forward
• Gottman-Informed Interventions – for couples navigating grief together, helping partners repair and reconnect
• Narrative Therapy – to honor your story and make meaning from loss
• Rituals, Letter Writing, and Symbolic Goodbyes – to support healing through reflection and intentional closure

Pathways Counseling Services works with children, teens, and adults—both individually and within family systems. Click HERE to visit our children’s grief page and learn how grief can show up differently for kids

Your Path to Healing

At Pathways Counseling Services, we understand that grief is not about forgetting but about learning to live with your memories in a healthy, balanced way. Our personalized approach to grief therapy helps you process your emotions on logical, emotional, and physical levels—ensuring that every step you take is guided with empathy and expertise.

Discover hope and healing with our expert grief counseling services.
Contact Pathways Counseling Services today to begin your journey toward recovery and rediscover a future filled with hope.

Embrace your healing journey—because even in the midst of loss, there is a path to renewal.