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Grief counseling in Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI

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67 licensed therapists & providers in Michigan. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting grief & loss counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Grief & loss counseling FAQs

What type of counseling is needed when a person cannot get over the grief of losing a loved one?

Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Grand Rapids, MI have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.

How does grief and loss counseling work?

Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Grand Rapids, MI will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.

Signs I should seek grief counseling

If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.

What counseling theory is best for grief?

There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.

Is grief counseling conducted in person or online?

Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does grief counseling last?

For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.

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Grief and Loss Counseling – Therapists and Counselors in Grand Rapids

Grief counseling is a form of therapy or counseling that helps a person deal with a loss or death.  It is also known as bereavement counseling.

Experienced and professional Thriveworks grief counselors are ready and able to help you understand your feelings, and move through the stages of grief in a healthy way.

Let us help you move forward in a healthy way. Give us a call at (616) 421-9387 to book your first appointment.

Take the Next Step

Life will never be the same after a loss, but it does go on. Let us help you move forward in a healthy way.

Call us at (616) 421-9387 to schedule your session with Thriveworks Grand Rapids today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Grand Rapids accept 31 insurance plans

  • ASR

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Alliance Health and Life (HAP)

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Medicare Plus Blue PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Traditional PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at Grand Rapids
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Psychiatry

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$1

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$1

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Anna creates a comfortable and judgement-free space to work through thoughts and feelings to help me grow.
Aidyn Mar 2026
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I would recommend my provider if I ever met another person with OCD, she is very helpful and I have improved over only a few months of working with her.
Danyela Mar 2026
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Their knowledge about what they are there for.
Destini Mar 2026
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Chris always follows my lead, and lets the healing take place very organically. We start where we left off last week, but always with the question of what's new; so that I can choose to follow up, or bring up new topics. My therapist has demonstrated a wealth of knowledge in psychology and modern therapeutic techniques. I feel like I'm getting the cutting-edge of tested therapeutic methods.
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Rachelle Mar 2026
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I’m soo thank for Erica My mental health journey has completely change me for the better. I’m constantly recommending Thriveworks to my coworkers and friends.
Aurora Mar 2026
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Rosemary did an incredible introductory session! My wife and I both were incredibly impressed and encouraged about our continued therapy together :)
Priscilla Dec 2025
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I am very happy with the progress I am making with Christopher, and with Christopher himself. In the beginning he asked me how I'd like things to proceed, and has kept precisely to that level of therapy. The help I've received has been incredible.
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Trinity Dec 2025
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Chis is professional, knowledgeable and empathetic.
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Where to find us

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Address

630 Kenmoor Ave SE Suite 101-B
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Grand Rapids is located near Kenmoor Avenue Southeast and Cascade Road Southeast, off I-96. It is close to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Cascade Hills Country Club.

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Phone number

(616) 421-9387
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Languages spoken by MI providers

  • English
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Hours

Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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