Grief and Loss Therapy in McLean, VA

Grief and loss can affect routines, relationships, and mental and physical health. If you’re facing difficult emotions after the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a life transition, or another significant event, support is available. Acacia Counseling and Consultative Services offers grief and loss therapy in McLean, Virginia, to guide you toward healing. 

What Is Grief?

Grief is deeply personal, and individuals experience unique emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms in response to each loss. One person may feel intense sadness, while another may feel irritable, guilty, anxious, or emotionally numb. Some individuals pull away from others, and some face recurring thoughts connected to their loss. Some common events that bring clients to grief and loss therapy may include: 

• Death of a loved one 

• Loss of a role or identity, such as caregiver or provider 

• Career changes or loss of financial stability 

• Relocation that disrupts community or identity 

• Divorce or the end of a long-term relationship 

• Medical diagnoses or health changes that limit mobility or independence 

Clients often report disrupted sleep, changes in appetite, low energy, trouble concentrating, or difficulty managing responsibilities. These symptoms can affect work, relationships, and overall well-being. In many cases, individuals feel relief only to have the grief return later, sometimes during anniversaries or situations that remind them of the loss. While this can feel confusing, grief and loss therapy can help you examine your emotions, and a therapist can guide you through the grieving process. 

How Therapy Can Help You Navigate Grief

Acacia Counseling and Consultative Services offers a safe, compassionate space where clients can explore their feelings without judgment. Sessions help clients understand and name their reactions, identify patterns, and discover strategies to reduce emotional overwhelm and promote emotional regulation. During counseling with a grief and loss therapist, you’ll reflect on memories, values, and the significance of your loss while healing and finding direction for the future. 

With You Every Step of the Way

The empathetic team at Acacia Counseling and Consultative Services is here to support you on your mental health journey. Please reach out to schedule a telehealth appointment for grief and loss therapy in McLean, VA.