Support through loss, at your own pace
Grief doesn't follow a schedule, and there's no single right way to move through it. Our therapists help children, teens, and adults in Rochester Hills process loss — however it shows up for them — and find their footing again.
What grief can look like
Grief is often thought of as something that follows the death of a loved one, but it can come from any significant loss — the end of a relationship, a job, your health, a sense of who you used to be, or a future you had pictured for yourself.
Grief isn't a straight line. It can come in waves, ease for a while, and then resurface unexpectedly — around an anniversary, a holiday, or a moment that catches you off guard. There's no fixed timeline, and no wrong way to grieve.
However grief shows up for you, you don't have to carry it alone. Therapy offers a steady, unhurried space to process loss at your own pace and find your way back to steadier ground.
Signs it may be time to reach out
Grief looks different for everyone. Here are some signs it may help to talk with someone.
How we can help
Your therapist will tailor treatment to what you're grieving and how it's affecting you, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Approaches we commonly use include:
- Grief-focused therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-centered therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
What to expect in grief counseling
Every treatment plan is personalized, but sessions focused on grief usually follow a pattern like this.
Your therapist will get to know what you've lost and what it means to you — with no pressure to move faster than feels right.
Grief can bring sadness, anger, guilt, relief, or numbness, sometimes all at once. Therapy makes room for whatever comes up, without judgment.
Gently rebuilding a sense of routine and stability, even while grief is still present.
Grief doesn't always "resolve" — the goal is finding a way to carry it that lets you keep living fully.
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Common questions
How long does grief counseling typically take?
There's no fixed timeline. Some people benefit from a handful of sessions around a specific loss; others find longer-term support helpful, especially with grief that's complicated or layered with other loss. You and your therapist will check in on what's working as you go.
Is it normal to still be grieving after a long time?
Yes. Grief doesn't run on a schedule, and there's no expiration date on needing support. If a loss still affects you — even years later — that's a valid reason to reach out.
What if I feel guilty about how I'm grieving?
Guilt is a very common part of grief — about not grieving "enough," grieving "too much," or feeling things you think you shouldn't. Therapy is a place to work through that guilt without judgment, not add to it.
Can children and teens get help for grief here too?
Yes. Children and teens grieve differently than adults, and it can show up as behavior changes, irritability, or trouble at school rather than obvious sadness. Visit our children's therapy page to learn more about what that looks like.
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