Grief & loss counseling · Metro Detroit
Grief isn't something you get over. It's something you learn to carry.
Compassionate, unhurried grief therapy in Southfield and online across Michigan. There's no pressure to 'move on' before you're ready, just steady support for everything this loss has changed.
- In person in Southfield
- Telehealth anywhere in Michigan
- Insurance & Medicaid accepted
- Faith welcome, never required
Grief can show up in unexpected ways
Grief is a natural human response, not a disorder. But sometimes the weight of it is too much to carry alone.
- Waves of sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, or numbness
- Struggling to get through ordinary days
- Anniversaries, holidays, or small reminders that knock you off balance
- Questions about identity, purpose, regret, faith, or the future
- Strain in your family or relationships since the loss
- Feeling stuck months or even years later
Grounded, compassionate support
Your therapist brings clinical training together with experience as a pastoral and workplace chaplain, and knows loss personally. You'll be met with patience, not a timeline.
No timeline, no pressure
Grief doesn't follow neat stages. Sessions move at your pace and honor where you actually are.
The whole picture
Explore how grief is affecting your body, emotions, relationships, and sense of meaning, not just your mood.
Tools for the hard days
Practical skills for emotional regulation, coping, and getting through anniversaries, triggers, and emotional waves.
Keeping their memory close
Find ways to rebuild routines and purpose while keeping the person you lost a meaningful part of your life.
The holidays can be especially hard
Empty chairs, old traditions, and a world that expects you to be cheerful. The holiday season often brings grief to the surface, even years after a loss.
- Plan ahead for the days you're dreading
- Decide which traditions to keep, change, or let rest
- Navigate family expectations with less guilt
- Find meaningful ways to honor your loved one
How to get started
Reaching out is often the hardest part. We've made it simple.
Request your free consultation
Fill out the short form. You don't have to explain your loss to get started.
Talk it through
A brief, gentle call to answer your questions and find a time that works for you.
Begin when you're ready
50 to 55 minute sessions, in person or by video, with family or partners invited in if you'd like.
Insurance & fees. Most clients use insurance. Plans accepted include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete, Aetna, Carelon, and Medicaid. Private pay is $150 per session, and a sliding scale may be available if cost is a barrier. We'll confirm your coverage during your free consultation.
Questions people often ask
How do I know if I need grief counseling or just more time?
There's no wrong time to reach out. If grief is making daily life hard, straining your relationships, or feels stuck, talking with someone can help. The consultation is a simple way to find out.
Is it too soon, or too late, to start?
Neither. Some people come in weeks after a loss, and others come years later when something brings it back to the surface.
Is this only for the death of a loved one?
No. Grief can follow divorce, a health diagnosis, a job loss, estrangement, or any loss of something that mattered deeply.
Do I have to be religious?
Not at all. People of every faith and no faith are welcome. If faith is part of how you grieve, it's welcome in the room too.
Can family members come to sessions?
Yes. Optional sessions with family members or partners can help when a loss is affecting the whole household.
How do I pay for therapy?
Most clients use insurance. Plans accepted include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete, Aetna, Carelon, and Medicaid. Private pay is $150 per session, and a sliding scale may be available if cost is a barrier. We'll confirm your coverage during your free consultation.
Who will I be working with?
A Michigan-licensed, master's-level social worker (LLMSW) who practices under the clinical supervision of a fully licensed clinical social worker. Your therapist's full name and credentials are shared with you during your free consultation, before you commit to anything.
Request your free consultation
Fill out this short form and we'll reach out to schedule a time to talk. There's no cost and no obligation.
- In person in Southfield or online anywhere in Michigan
- Weekday hours, with evening appointments Tuesday & Thursday
- Your information is kept private and used only to contact you