Grief & Loss Counseling · Brick, NJ
Grief Counseling in Brick, NJ for Children, Teens & Adults
Grief doesn't follow a schedule, and there's no right way to carry it. Our licensed New Jersey therapists help you make room for the loss, find steadier ground, and keep moving forward at your own pace, in person in Brick or by secure telehealth anywhere in New Jersey.
Support for every kind of loss
Grief isn't only about death. Any loss that changes your life can bring grief with it, and every one of them deserves support.
Death of a loved one
A parent, partner, child, sibling, or friend, whether the loss was expected or sudden.
Sudden or traumatic loss
Accidents, overdose, suicide loss, or losses that leave shock and unanswered questions.
Anticipatory grief
Grieving while a loved one is seriously ill or declining.
Divorce & family changes
The end of a marriage, estrangement, or a family that no longer looks the way it did.
Life-change losses
A job, your health, a home, or an identity you had built your life around.
Pet loss
Losing an animal companion is real grief, and it's okay to need support with it.
When grief may need extra support
Sadness, waves of emotion, and trouble concentrating are normal parts of grieving. It may be time to talk with a therapist if:
- The pain isn't easing, or it feels just as raw many months later
- You're struggling to get through work, school, or daily routines
- You feel numb, stuck, or unable to accept that the loss happened
- Guilt, anger, or "what ifs" keep replaying
- You're pulling away from the people and activities that used to matter
- You're leaning on alcohol or other substances to cope
- A child or teen in your life is showing changes in behavior, sleep, or school
You don't need to wait until grief feels unbearable. Reaching out early often makes the road easier.
How grief counseling helps
There's no timeline to meet and no "stages" you have to move through in order. Your therapist meets you where you are and helps you:
Make space for the loss
A safe place to talk about the person or what you've lost, without rushing.
Build coping skills
Evidence-based tools, including CBT, for hard days, anniversaries, and triggers.
Work through guilt & regret
Gentle help with the thoughts that keep you stuck.
Find meaning & connection
Ways to honor your loss while slowly re-engaging with your life.
When grief is tangled up with substance use, our founder's dual credentials in mental health and addiction mean both can be addressed together. Learn more about our addiction counseling.
Grief support for children & teens
Kids grieve differently from adults. It can show up as anger, clinginess, school problems, stomachaches, or acting as if nothing happened. We work with children ages 9 and up, and with teens, using age-appropriate approaches. Parents are included so the whole family knows how to help.
Learn more about our child & adolescent counseling.
In person in Brick or online across NJ
Meet with us at our office at 445 Brick Blvd, Suite 307, convenient for clients from Toms River, Point Pleasant, and across Ocean County. If leaving home feels like too much right now, telehealth sessions are available anywhere in New Jersey.
We work with most major New Jersey insurance plans. See our insurance page.
Grief counseling questions
How do I know if I need grief counseling?
If grief is making it hard to function, isn't easing over time, or you simply don't want to carry it alone, it's a good time to reach out. You don't need a certain level of pain to deserve support.
How long does grief counseling take?
It varies. Some people find relief in a handful of sessions; others prefer longer-term support. You and your therapist will check in regularly, and you decide the pace.
Do you offer grief counseling for children?
Yes. We work with children ages 9 and up, and with teens, using age-appropriate approaches, and we include parents in the process.
Can I do grief counseling online?
Yes. Secure telehealth sessions are available for clients anywhere in New Jersey.
Does insurance cover grief counseling?
Many plans do. We work with most major New Jersey insurance plans, plus Medicare. See our insurance page or call us to check your coverage.
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You don't have to carry this alone
Reach out today and we'll match you with a therapist who fits.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.