Grief doesn’t follow a script, it can show up as sadness, numbness, anger, guilt, confusion or all of it at once.
OUR APPROACH
At Ember, we understand that grief doesn’t follow a straight line. It moves in waves — sometimes gentle, sometimes overwhelming — and often shows up in ways you didn’t expect. There’s no “right” way to grieve, and no timeline for when it should feel easier.
We support all forms of grief, whether you’re mourning the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a miscarriage, infertility, the loss of a pet, a chronic illness diagnosis, or the disorientation of a major life change. We also hold space for all types of loss including: ambiguous loss, when a family member is emotionally absent or you’ve lost a sense of identity while living abroad and for disenfranchised grief, such as grief after a miscarriage, the loss of a pet, or mourning that isn’t acknowledged by others.
Paired with grief, you may also experience anxiety, sleep issues, or a sense of emotional disconnection. If so, learn more about our anxiety therapy.
Grief therapy isn’t about fixing, minimizing, or forgetting. It’s about making space for your emotions, honoring what you’ve lost, and finding ways to carry it with less weight. Over time, we gently support you in rebuilding meaning, restoring connection, and rediscovering parts of yourself that may feel lost.
“Grief doesn’t go away - but I’ve learned how to live with it, while not feeling overwhelmingly lost in it.”
DEFINING GRIEF
Grief is a natural response to loss, whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a major life transition. It can affect your emotions, thoughts, and even your body. Everyone’s grief journey is unique, and there’s no right or wrong way to grieve.
SIGNS YOU MAY BENEFIT FROM GRIEF COUNSELING
You feel overwhelmed by sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness that doesn’t seem to ease over time.
You’re having trouble functioning at work, school, or in daily life because of your grief.
You avoid reminders of your loss or feel unable to talk about it with others.
You experience frequent mood swings, irritability, or emotional outbursts.
You feel isolated or disconnected from friends, family, or your community.
You notice changes in sleep patterns, appetite, or energy levels.
You’re struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, or persistent worry since your loss.
HOW WE CAN HELP WITH GRIEF
- A safe space to grieve - without pressure to move on. We meet you where you are, whether your loss is recent or long ago, complicated or unclear.
- Support for all forms of grief. Whether you’re mourning a loved one, facing a major life change, or navigating ambiguous loss, your pain is valid and welcome here.
- Permission to feel all of it. Grief can come with sadness, guilt, relief, confusion, or even numbness. There’s room for it all in therapy.
- Coping with daily life after loss. Therapy helps you manage the exhaustion, anxiety, and emotional ups and downs that come with grieving.
- Grief support for teens, adults, and families. We work with individuals and families to process grief across generations and relationships.
- Therapy in English, Spanish, and Hungarian. We offer grief counseling in the language that best supports your expression and healing.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT GRIEF
Q: What is grief therapy?
Grief therapy offers a supportive space to explore the impact of loss - emotionally, mentally, and physically. It’s not about “moving on,” but about learning to carry your grief with more steadiness, meaning, and self-compassion.
Q: Can grief therapy help if I feel stuck?
Yes. If you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like your grief hasn’t eased with time, therapy can help. We gently explore what feels unresolved and support you in finding a path forward that honors your experience.
Q: Is grief therapy helpful for everyone?
Absolutely. Grieving at any time can be isolating. We specialize in grief support for all ages, offering therapy that meets you wherever you are.
Q: What kinds of loss do you work with?
We support grief in all its forms — including the death of a loved one, miscarriage, divorce, infertility, chronic illness, and less visible experiences like ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief.
Q: How does online grief therapy work?
All sessions are virtual and take place on a secure, easy-to-use video platform. You’ll receive a private link before each session, and you can join from anywhere — whether you're at home, traveling, or adjusting to life in a new country.
Q: Do you offer therapy in multiple languages?
Yes. Our therapists provide grief counseling in English, Spanish, and Hungarian, so you can speak in the language that feels most natural to you.