Grief is one of life’s most challenging experiences—a natural response to loss that can affect every aspect of your being. At Anuvia, our compassionate grief and loss counseling services provide a safe space to navigate this difficult terrain, honoring your unique experience while helping you find a path forward. Whether you’re dealing with recent loss or unresolved grief from the past, our team offers the understanding and support you need to heal at your own pace.
Grief is our natural response to loss—not just the death of a loved one, but any significant loss that affects our lives and sense of security. This might include:
Each grief journey is as unique as the relationship or aspect of life that was lost. There is no “right way” to grieve, no standard timeline, and no predetermined stages that everyone must follow. Your experience of grief is valid, whatever form it takes.
While grief is unique to each person, there are some common experiences that many people share:
Emotional Responses: Sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety, relief, numbness, or rapidly shifting between different emotions.
Physical Sensations: Fatigue, sleep changes, appetite changes, physical aches or pains, or feeling physically unwell.
Cognitive Effects: Difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, confusion, or preoccupation with thoughts of the loss.
Behavioral Changes: Restlessness, social withdrawal, avoiding or seeking reminders of the loss, changes in activity levels.
Spiritual Dimensions: Questioning beliefs, finding comfort in faith, spiritual distress, or searching for meaning.
These experiences can come in waves, often triggered by reminders of the loss or significant dates. This doesn’t mean you’re “going backward” in your grief—it’s a natural part of the healing process.
Many people wonder if they should seek professional support for grief or try to manage on their own. There’s no wrong time to seek help with grief, but it may be particularly beneficial if:
Even if none of these apply, grief counseling can provide valuable support as you navigate this challenging time. Seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a demonstration of your commitment to healing.
We understand that healing from loss doesn’t mean “getting over it” or returning to exactly who you were before. Instead, we help you integrate your loss into your life story in a way that allows you to move forward while honoring what matters to you.
Our approach to grief counseling includes:
Honoring Your Unique Experience: We recognize that your grief is shaped by your specific relationship with what was lost, your personal history, cultural background, and individual coping style.
Creating Safe Space for All Emotions: Grief involves a wide range of emotions—from profound sadness to anger to occasional moments of joy. We provide space for all of these emotions without judgment.
Practical Coping Strategies: We offer concrete tools to help manage the overwhelming aspects of grief in daily life, helping you function while you heal.
Meaning-Making and Integration: We support you in making sense of your loss and finding ways to carry forward what was most significant about what you’ve lost.
Connection and Community: We help you navigate relationships during grief and can connect you with support groups where you can share with others who understand.
We offer several approaches to supporting you through grief and loss:
Individual Grief Counseling: One-on-one sessions with a therapist experienced in grief and loss, providing personalized support tailored to your specific situation.
Grief Support Groups: Facilitated groups where you can connect with others experiencing loss, reducing isolation and offering perspective and mutual support.
Family Grief Counseling: Family counseling is available through our outpatient mental health services and can address grief as part of a broader range of concerns. Sessions help families navigate loss together and improve communication during this time.
Telehealth Options: Virtual grief counseling appointments available throughout North Carolina for those who prefer to receive support from home.
Many people benefit from a combination of these approaches, perhaps starting with individual sessions and later transitioning to a group, or participating in both simultaneously.
Grief counseling at Anuvia provides structure and support while respecting your individual needs and pace:
First Session: Your initial appointment focuses on understanding your loss, how it’s affecting you, and what kind of support would be most helpful. We’ll listen to your story with compassion and begin to develop a plan for working together.
Ongoing Sessions: Regular sessions provide a dedicated time and space to process your grief with guidance. These might include:
Flexible Approach: We adjust our approach based on what’s most helpful for you at different points in your grief journey. Some sessions might focus on emotional processing, while others might address practical challenges or building support systems.
Duration of Counseling: The length of grief counseling varies widely based on individual needs. Some people benefit from short-term support during the acute phase of grief, while others find longer-term work more helpful, especially for complex or multiple losses.
“Moving on” from significant loss isn’t the goal. Instead, we help you find ways to move forward with your grief—integrating your loss into your life while rediscovering meaning, purpose, and even joy.
This forward movement might include:
We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Grief counseling is typically covered as a regular mental health service.
If you don’t have insurance or are concerned about costs, remember that Anuvia is committed to ensuring that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. We offer sliding scale payment options and can discuss ways to make grief support affordable and accessible.
Reaching out for support during grief takes courage. At Anuvia, we’re ready to meet you wherever you are in your grief journey, providing compassionate guidance as you navigate this difficult terrain.
Remember that seeking help doesn’t mean you’re not strong enough—it means you’re acknowledging the significance of your loss and your own need for support, which is an act of self-compassion.
Ready to connect with grief support at Anuvia? Call us today at (704) 376-7447 or visit our website to book online. Same-day appointments are often available, and we welcome walk-ins at our Charlotte location.
When to Seek Support for Grief