Grief Counseling

Healing After Loss with Compassionate Guidance
In-Person in Jupiter & Daytona Beach, FL | Telehealth Statewide

Grief Is More Than Sadness—It’s a Journey

Grief is a complex emotional response to loss, and it doesn’t follow a straight path. While sadness is a key component, grief also brings waves of anger, guilt, anxiety, loneliness, and even numbness. It affects your relationships, your physical health, and your ability to function day-to-day.

At Not Just Therapy, our grief counseling services help individuals and families process their loss with the support of licensed therapists who understand that no two grief experiences are the same. We offer both in-person sessions in Jupiter and Daytona Beach and statewide virtual sessions throughout Florida.

Why Grief Counseling Matters

According to the Center for Complicated Grief at Columbia University, approximately 10–20% of individuals experience Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)—a condition that disrupts daily life for months or even years after a loss. The American Psychological Association notes that professional grief counseling significantly reduces symptoms of depression, anxiety, and traumatic stress in bereaved individuals.

You don’t have to “move on” or “get over it.” Instead, grief counseling helps you move forward with your grief—by integrating the loss into your life in a way that promotes healing, not avoidance.

Who Benefits from Grief Counseling?

Grief counseling is for anyone coping with:

Death of a loved one (spouse, parent, child, sibling, friend)
Miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility
Loss of a pet or emotional companion
Divorce or loss of a significant relationship
Major life changes such as retirement, job loss, or relocation
Trauma or unexpected loss

Some clients begin counseling shortly after a loss. Others seek support months—or even years—later, when grief still lingers in disruptive ways.

What to Expect in Grief Counseling Sessions

Grief counseling sessions at Not Just Therapy are tailored to your needs. Your therapist will create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to:

Process emotions such as guilt, regret, or anger
Understand your unique grief response
Rebuild a sense of identity and daily routine
Explore coping strategies, rituals, and meaning-making
Address trauma or unresolved feelings if necessary
Find language and tools to express grief to others

There is no timeline for healing. Our goal is to walk alongside you and support your emotional growth, no matter where you are on the grief journey.

The 5 Stages of Grief—And Beyond

Popularized by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the five stages of grief include:

Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

While helpful, this model is not linear or universal. Many people revisit stages or skip them entirely. Our therapists use this framework flexibly, helping clients find their own way through the grieving process.

Our Grief Counseling Team

Nicole Stern, LCSW – Grief & Family Therapy Specialist

Nicole specializes in helping clients process death, complicated grief, and intergenerational loss. Her warm, reflective approach integrates mindfulness, expressive arts, and trauma-informed care.

Dr. Alyssa Greer, PsyD – Trauma-Informed Grief Support

Dr. Greer works with clients who have experienced traumatic or multiple losses. She emphasizes emotional regulation, self-compassion, and narrative therapy in her work.

Counseling Locations & Access

We provide grief counseling to individuals and families in:

Jupiter, FL – Palm Beach County
Daytona Beach, FL – Volusia County
Statewide Florida via Secure Telehealth

Whether you prefer face-to-face connection or the flexibility of virtual sessions, compassionate support is available to you.

When to Seek Help

You may benefit from grief counseling if you:

Feel stuck in your grieving process
Experience panic attacks, nightmares, or flashbacks
Struggle to return to work, relationships, or daily life
Avoid reminders of your loved one or the loss
Experience physical symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, or illness
Feel isolated or misunderstood by friends and family

Early support prevents grief from turning into long-term emotional complications. You don’t have to wait until things get “worse.”

Start Your Healing Journey with Not Just Therapy

Grief doesn’t disappear—but it can become bearable, even meaningful, with the right support. At Not Just Therapy, we honor your loss while helping you build a future full of hope, connection, and emotional resilience.

Schedule a confidential session today
In-Person in Jupiter & Daytona Beach, FL | Telehealth Statewide

Resources

Center for Complicated Grief – Columbia University
https://complicatedgrief.columbia.edu
American Psychological Association – Grief
https://www.apa.org/topics/grief
Harvard Health – Coping with Grief and Loss
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/coping-with-grief-and-loss