Grief Specialist
Wellness Road Psychology
Psychologists located in Midtown East, New York, NY & Tarrytown, NY

Are you struggling to find your way through the haze of grief? You’re not alone. This uncharted territory can feel isolating, but understanding your grief and identifying ways to navigate the journey are crucial steps. At Wellness Road Psychology, you’ll find insights into the nature of grief, recognize its many forms, and learn tangible strategies to help you move forward.
Key Takeaways
- Grief is a multi-faceted emotional response to loss that affects us not just emotionally but physically and spiritually, causing a range of symptoms like inflammation, sleep disturbances, and questioning of beliefs.
- There are different types of grief, such as anticipatory grief and disenfranchised grief, each with its unique experiences and challenges, which can lead to a range of emotional and physical symptoms.
- Professional counseling, like the services offered at Wellness Road Psychology, uses evidence-based treatments such as CBT and CGT to support individuals and families in navigating grief and its impact on mental health.
Understanding Grief
Types of Grief: Recognizing Different Forms
Grief is not a uniform experience. It manifests in various forms, each bearing its unique characteristics and challenges. For instance, anticipatory grief is the grief felt in anticipation of a loss, such as when a loved one is terminally ill. This form of grief can stir up feelings of anger, anxiety, and guilt, making it hard to focus on anything else.
Conversely, disenfranchised or ‘hidden’ grief is a form often overlooked or invalidated by society. This can occur in situations where the loss isn’t socially recognized, leading to a lack of public support and requiring the person to grieve in silence. Comprehending these various forms of grief can equip us to navigate our grieving process more effectively and extend support to others.
Symptoms and Stages of Grief
Grief can exhibit a plethora of emotional and physical symptoms, subject to change as individuals traverse different stages of the grieving process. Emotionally, grief can cause feelings of:
- shock
- numbness
- intense sadness
- denial
- anger
- guilt
- helplessness
- depression
- yearning
At times, confusing emotions may seem to come from nowhere, leaving one overwhelmed and confused.
Physically, grief can cause symptoms such as:
- tiredness
- changes in appetite
- sleep disturbances
- physical pain
Recognizing these symptoms as an integral part of the grieving process and not a sign of weakness is essential. While we traverse the stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance – these symptoms may evolve, and it’s acceptable for the process to unfold at its own pace.
Coping Strategies for Grief and Loss
The journey of coping with grief and loss is deeply personal, and strategies effective for one individual may not be applicable to another. However, there are several strategies that can aid in the grieving process. One of the core components of coping with grief is developing a set of skills that can help manage the emotional pain and start the healing process.
Ranging from maintaining a balanced diet to regular exercise, self-care assumes a vital role in managing grief. These strategies can help manage the stress of grief and positively impact one’s overall well-being. Bear in mind that grief doesn’t adhere to a set timeline, and taking the necessary time to heal is perfectly acceptable.


Grief Services at Wellness Road Psychology
At Wellness Road Psychology, we understand the confusing maze of emotions that grief can bring. Our team of professionals offers a range of grief services, providing compassionate support for individuals and families going through this challenging time.
Our approach to grief counseling incorporates a variety of evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT), tailored to the individual’s needs and circumstances.
Grief and Mental Health: Identifying When Professional Help is Needed
Identifying when grief becomes overwhelming or persistent is vital for seeking professional assistance and addressing potential mental health issues. Grief can cause feelings of depression and anxiety and disrupt daily routines, leading to conditions like prolonged grief disorder and complicated grief.
Understanding the distinction between normal and complicated grief is crucial. While normal grief involves dealing with emotions in a way that’s culturally expected, complicated grief is more intense and persistent, making it hard to focus on anything else. Persisting symptoms may signal the need to seek professional assistance.

Wellness Road Psychology for Grief Counseling and Services
Wellness Road Psychology offers:
- Grief counseling for individuals and families
- Compassionate approach to grief counseling
- Trained professionals who design treatment plans around your unique needs and circumstances
- Evidence-based treatments to facilitate the healing process
We are dedicated to aiding individuals and families journey through the complexities of grief.
Our services have received positive feedback from clients who have benefited from our empathetic and effective approach to grief counseling. We invite anyone struggling with grief to reach out to our team or book your first consultation with us. You are not alone, and help is available.