Losing someone you love can change every part of your day. There’s no right way to grieve, and you don’t have to go through it alone.
In grief counseling, you meet one-on-one with a therapist who listens. You can talk about the person you lost, the hard parts of your week, or anything else on your mind.
Grief can also follow a pregnancy loss, a divorce, or another major change. You’re welcome to reach out after any loss that feels heavy.
You can meet with us in our Scottsdale office. Some therapists can also see you by video if you’re in Arizona, New York, or Hawaii.
If your grief ever leads to thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 any time. In an emergency, call 911.
We set aside 75 minutes for your first visit. You’ll talk about your loss and how you’ve been doing. Your therapist may ask about sleep, work, and the people around you.
Later visits focus on whatever feels hardest that week. That might be a quiet house at night or sorting through belongings. Your therapist can also help you plan for hard days, like holidays or an anniversary.
Depending on your needs, these approaches may be part of your visits.
There’s no wrong time to start. Some people call a few weeks after a loss. Others reach out years later. It may help to talk with someone if you notice signs like these.
Sometimes everyone else seems to move on before you do. That doesn’t mean you’re grieving the wrong way. Your therapist will go at your pace.
You don’t need a referral or a diagnosis to call.
When you’re ready, here’s how to begin.
Use our online booking to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation, or call (480) 639-5559.
Share a little about your loss and what kind of support you'd like.
Then we'll suggest a therapist and find a visit time that works for you.
You can talk about memories whenever you feel ready. There’s no deadline for feeling better.
Fees vary from one therapist to another. You can see current rates on our fees page.
Or call (480) 639-5559
Grief counseling is one-on-one talk therapy after a death or another loss. You choose what to talk about. It might be paperwork, family stress, or what to say when people ask how you’re doing.
Counseling can help with any loss that feels hard to carry. This includes the death of a parent, partner, child, friend, or pet. It can also include a pregnancy loss, a divorce, a serious diagnosis, or a job loss.
Your therapist can help you find an approach that fits you. Some people benefit from CBT, mindfulness, or EMDR. For many, a set time each week to talk about the person they lost may be a big part of what helps.
Yes. At Pathways, the two terms describe the same one-on-one visits.
Grief and depression can feel alike, and some people experience both. Your therapist can help you understand what’s going on. Our depression counseling page has more information.
Some grief stays intense for a long time and makes work, sleep, or relationships hard. You don’t need to wait or have a diagnosis to get support. Your therapist can work with you on what feels stuck.
At Pathways, grief counseling happens one-on-one, with the same therapist each visit. We also offer a six-week DBT skills group for adults that meets in person. Ask during your free call when the next one starts.
Some people come weekly at first, then less often. Others return for a visit before a hard anniversary. You and your therapist can adjust the plan as your needs change.
Video visits are possible with some therapists while you’re located in Arizona, New York, or Hawaii. Let us know where you’ll be, and we’ll confirm availability.
Please call or text 988, or call 911 if you’re in danger now. Our counseling is scheduled outpatient care, so we can’t respond to emergencies.
Your therapist will explain what stays private and when safety concerns or the law may require them to share information. Your free call is a good time to ask about it.
A first grief counseling visit is 75 minutes long. It costs $285 to $490, based on the therapist. After that, visits start at $185.
We do not accept insurance. You pay us directly for your care. We can give you a special receipt called a superbill. You can send it to your insurance plan to ask if it will pay back part of the cost. Check with your plan first. Not all plans cover grief counseling.
We offer scheduled therapy visits. We do not provide emergency care. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.
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