For the Losses That Don't Come with a Roadmap
Grief and loss don’t always look the way we expect them to, and they aren’t limited to the death of a loved one. Divorce, job loss, a major health diagnosis, an empty nest, the transition to parenthood, the end of a friendship, or simply life moving in a direction you didn’t plan for can all bring a profound sense of loss. Whatever you’re navigating, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, we’re here to help.
What can I expect from therapy?
- Find a safe, unhurried space to process grief and loss at your own pace without feeling pressure to “move on” before you’re ready.
- Develop a clearer understanding of how loss is affecting your emotions, relationships, and sense of identity.
- Build tools for managing the waves of grief like the unexpected triggers, the hard days, and the moments that catch you off guard.
- Navigate major life transitions with greater clarity and a stronger sense of direction.
- Reconnect with a sense of meaning, purpose, and hope for what life looks like now.
How do you approach treatment?
Therapy for grief and life transitions at Northside is rooted in talk therapy. You will have a space where you can slow down, be heard, and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying. Our therapists understand that grief is not a linear process, and sessions are paced entirely around you. Grief therapy at Northside often draws upon Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based approach that involves acknowledging painful emotions as a path to move through them and get in touch with your personal values. Depending on your needs, your therapist may also draw on other evidence-based tools to help you process loss, adjust to change, and find your footing in a new chapter of life.
Our Grief, Loss & Life Transitions Therapists
Stephanie Mowery
- Eating disorders
- Codependency & relationship issues
- Anxiety & OCD
- Grief & loss
Shannon Loehr
- Life transitions/adjustments
- Relationship challenges
- Affair recovery
- Discernment counseling
Lis Kessler Gibboney
- Anxiety & depression
- Life changes
- Codependency & relationships
- Addiction
Kamarra Buening
- Trauma recovery
- Anxiety & depression
- Relationship & interpersonal issues
- Neurodivergence (ADHD)
Lucy Campbell Morrison
- Athletic counseling
- Social anxiety
- Relational issues
- Life transitions
Ann Marie Ravenna
- Children age 3-12
- Adult life changes
- Grief & loss
- Family/parenting support
Frequently Asked Questions
See below for some frequently asked questions about grief, loss and life transitions therapy at Northside Mental Health.
Not at all. Grief is a natural response to any significant loss, whether it’s the end of a relationship, a job, a phase of life, a sense of identity, or even a future you had imagined for yourself. If a loss of any kind is affecting your wellbeing, therapy can help.
The support of loved ones is invaluable, but therapy offers a consistent, neutral space with someone who is trained to help you process loss in a deeper way. Your therapist won’t try to fix things or rush you toward feeling better, but will help you understand and work through what you’re experiencing at your own pace.
Any change that disrupts your sense of stability, identity, or direction can be worth exploring in therapy. This might include divorce or separation, retirement, moving to a new city, becoming a parent, a child leaving home, a career change, a health diagnosis, or any other shift that leaves you feeling lost. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from support during a transition.
Yes. Grief doesn’t follow a set timeline, and there’s no point at which you’re “supposed” to be over it. Some people find that grief resurfaces months or even years later when triggered by anniversaries, milestones, or life changes. Wherever you are in the process, support is available.
It varies widely depending on the nature of the loss and where you are in the grieving process. Some people find that a few months of support helps them regain their footing, while others benefit from longer-term care. Your therapist will work with you to find a pace and duration that fits your needs.
Yes. Everything discussed in therapy is kept strictly private. The only exceptions are legally required situations involving safety concerns, which your therapist will explain clearly at your first appointment.
When You're Ready, We're Here
Getting started is as simple as reaching out. Contact us to schedule your first appointment, and we’ll help connect you with the right therapist for what you’re going through.