Grief/Bereavement Therapy:
Virtual Support for Loss, Healing, and Hope
Understanding Grief
Grief is a natural and deeply personal response to loss. Whether you've lost a loved one, a pet, a relationship, or a sense of identity or normalcy, the emotions that follow can be intense, unpredictable, and overwhelming. There’s no right way to grieve—but therapy can help you feel less alone and more supported through the process.
At Mind Matters Counseling, we provide virtual grief and bereavement counseling for adolescents and adults across Massachusetts. Our experienced therapists offer a safe, compassionate space where you can process loss at your own pace—and begin to find meaning, healing, and hope again.
Types of Loss That May Benefit from Grief Therapy
Everyone experiences grief and bereavement differently, and loss can take many forms. Our therapists work with clients navigating a wide range of grief-related challenges, including:
Death of a Loved One
The loss of a family member, friend, or partner often brings waves of sadness, guilt, anger, or numbness. Therapy can help you honor your grief, express your emotions, and find a path forward.
Miscarriage or Pregnancy Loss
Grieving a pregnancy loss is complex and often misunderstood. Counseling offers support to process grief and validate the emotional impact of this deeply personal loss.
Loss of a Pet
Losing a beloved animal companion can be heartbreaking. Therapy can provide a space to acknowledge and mourn this unique bond.
End of a Relationship or Divorce
The loss of a significant relationship—even by choice—can bring feelings of grief, identity confusion, and loneliness. We help you work through the emotional aftermath and rebuild.
Life-Altering Diagnoses or Health Changes
A serious diagnosis can cause grief for the life or future you once envisioned. Therapy helps process those emotions and cultivate resilience.
Other Forms of Loss
Loss of a job, a home, community, or sense of self can all bring about grief. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or isolated, therapy can help make sense of it all.
Why Virtual Grief Counseling?
Bereavement doesn’t follow a schedule—and getting help should be flexible, private, and accessible when you need it most. That’s why virtual therapy is such a powerful option for grief support.
1. Accessible Support from Anywhere in Massachusetts
Meet with a licensed therapist from the comfort and safety of your own home—no commuting or logistical hurdles.
2. Greater Privacy and Comfort
Talk through difficult emotions in a familiar, secure space. Our HIPAA-compliant platform ensures your sessions remain confidential and protected.
3. Flexible Scheduling
Virtual therapy makes it easier to fit care into your routine—especially during times of emotional exhaustion or transition.
4. Low-Barrier Entry to Support
When grief feels heavy or isolating, virtual therapy offers a gentle and approachable way to get help.
5. Effective, Evidence-Based Care
Our therapists use clinically proven methods that are effective in virtual settings—ensuring you receive the same level of care as in-person counseling.
How Grief Counseling Helps
Therapy won’t erase your pain—but it can offer clarity, comfort, and the strength to move through it.
1. Personalized Emotional Support
Our therapists take the time to understand your unique experience of loss. You set the pace—we listen, guide, and support with care and sensitivity.
2. Therapeutic Techniques for Grief and Bereavement Processing
We use a blend of therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts that may prolong or complicate grief.
- Person-Centered Therapy: Explore your feelings in a warm, nonjudgmental space.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Learn mindfulness skills and build emotional flexibility.
- Narrative Therapy: Reconnect with your story and identity after loss.
3. Building Coping Strategies and Emotional Resilience
Grief therapy helps you develop the tools to process emotions, regulate stress, and begin rebuilding:
- Techniques to manage waves of sadness or anxiety
- Journaling, mindfulness, and grounding exercises
- Boundary setting and self-compassion practices
- Strengthening support systems and social connection
Start Your Grief Healing Journey
Grieving is not about "getting over it"—it’s about learning to live with your loss in a way that honors what you’ve lost and supports your healing.
At Mind Matters Counseling, our virtual grief and bereavement therapy services are here to help you feel less alone, more understood, and more equipped to carry your grief with strength and grace.
Accepted Insurance & Payment Options
Not sure about your coverage? Our team is happy to help you understand your benefits and discuss flexible payment options.
We accept most major insurance providers and offer flexible payment options. Not sure what your plan covers? Our team is happy to walk you through it.
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
BCBS Medicare
Harvard Pilgrim
Optum Health
United Healthcare
Tufts Health
Cigna / Evernorth
Aetna
Massachusetts General Brigham
Private Pay Options Available
Get Started Today
Your grief is real. Your healing matters.
Let’s take the first step together.
Schedule a virtual session with one of our compassionate therapists today.
Still have questions? Contact Us to learn more.