Space to talk about the loss
Individual counseling gives you time to talk about what changed and what the loss means to you. You can discuss painful feelings, mixed emotions or things that are difficult to share elsewhere.
Adults, 18 and overIn person in West Hartford
Grief counseling in West Hartford, CT
Loss can change your routines, relationships, and sense of what comes next. You do not have to reach a certain point in grief to ask for support. We offer in-person grief counseling for adults in West Hartford.
In person
Adult care at our West Hartford office
Adults 18 and overCare focused on your needs and goals
Licensed cliniciansTherapy and psychiatric medication care
Coordinated treatmentYour clinicians work together on your plan
A place to beginYou can request an evaluation directly
How we can help
Treatment starts with understanding your experience and choosing a plan together.
Support with daily life
Sessions can focus on routines, relationships, boundaries and the practical changes that follow loss. The aim is to support life alongside grief, without imposing a timetable or asking you to forget someone.
Care for persistent or related concerns
An assessment may identify depression, anxiety or prolonged grief disorder as well as grief. Treatment is adapted to those needs. Medication may be considered for a co-occurring condition; it is not a requirement for grief counseling.
Your first visit
A conversation about what has been happening and what you would like to change.
What we discuss
You can begin with what feels hardest right now. We ask about the loss, the support around you and how daily life has changed. You do not need to organize the story or know what you want to say. Together we discuss what you would like from counseling and how to begin.
Planning the next step
We explain the options, answer your questions and discuss follow-up based on your needs. You can ask about benefits, possible risks and other approaches before making a decision.
All visits are in person at 10 Princeton St, Ste N, West Hartford, CT 06110. We do not offer telehealth.
Support through loss
An evaluation considers the full picture, including other concerns that may overlap.
There is room for different kinds of grief
Loss can affect sleep, concentration, relationships and your sense of identity. Feelings may change from day to day or return around reminders and anniversaries. There is no single correct way to grieve, and the intensity of a reaction does not measure how much someone mattered.
You can ask for support at any point
Counseling can help after a death or another significant loss, including changes in a relationship, health or daily life. You do not need a diagnosis, a certain level of distress or a particular amount of time to have passed before seeking support.
Signs you may recognize
These examples can help you describe what you are experiencing. They are not a self-diagnosis.
Common experiences
- Sadness, longing, anger, guilt, relief or a mix of feelings
- Feeling numb, disconnected or unlike yourself
- Changes in sleep, appetite or concentration
- Difficulty returning to routines or connecting with others
- Feeling unsure how to cope with reminders or anniversaries
When to reach out
If symptoms are affecting daily life, relationships or your ability to look after yourself, it is reasonable to ask for support. You do not need to be certain about a diagnosis before contacting us.
Notes about when symptoms happen, what makes them better or worse, and what you have already tried can help start the conversation.
Request an appointmentQuestions about grief
Practical answers to help you decide on your next step.
Is it too soon to come to counseling?
No. You can seek support soon after a loss or much later. There is no waiting period for grief counseling.
What is prolonged grief disorder?
It is a specific diagnosis involving persistent, disabling grief after the death of someone close. For adults, the death must have occurred at least 12 months earlier, along with other clinical criteria. That threshold is not a rule about when you may ask for help.
Do I have to go through stages in order?
No. Grief does not follow a required sequence. People may experience many emotions, revisit them or have reactions that do not fit a stage model.
Can I come for a loss other than a death?
Yes. Counseling can support significant losses and life changes. Prolonged grief disorder is a separate bereavement-related diagnosis and does not describe every kind of loss.
Are appointments in person or online?
All appointments are in person at our West Hartford office for adults 18 and over. We do not offer telehealth.
Do I need a referral, and how do I check cost?
You can request an appointment directly. Insurance requirements vary, so the office can help check whether your plan requires a referral or authorization and discuss expected costs. Contact us about coverage or self-pay before scheduling.
Related care and information
Explore a service or concern that may be part of your care.
Sources: American Psychiatric Association: Prolonged grief disorder. This page provides general information. Your clinician can help determine what applies to you.
Care starts with a conversation
Contact our West Hartford office to request an in-person visit. You can tell us what has been difficult and ask about the next step.