Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, & TMS Therapy for Grief and Loss

Grief is one of the hardest parts of the human experience, and the healing process is not linear. Sometimes, grief can feel overwhelming, even debilitating, and can make it challenging to find joy and relief.

At Neuro Wellness Spa, we’re here to help. Our experienced and compassionate team will help you navigate grief with personalized treatment plans tailored to your needs. We are here to support your healing journey.

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How We Can Help Treat Your Grief

Our team of mental health experts will work with you to understand your grief and any underlying mental health challenges. We will then determine the best course of treatment, which may include a combination of:

Psychotherapy for Grief

Psychotherapy is typically the first line of treatment for grief-related mental health concerns. We employ a range of psychotherapy approaches to help you navigate your grief and find a path forward. Our therapists carefully select the most effective techniques based on your individual experience and any accompanying mental health challenges you may be facing, including:

Psychoeducation: psychoeducation helps you understand the complex nature of grief. We’ll guide you through the various stages of the grieving process and help you recognize how grief affects you emotionally and physically. This knowledge empowers you to understand and manage your grief, providing a solid foundation for healing.

CBT: CBT for grief helps you identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that may intensify your grief. Along with your therapist, you’ll develop practical coping strategies to manage intense emotions and set realistic goals for moving forward while honoring your loss. CBT equips you with the necessary skills to navigate the undulating emotions of grief more effectively.

Family systems: Grief often impacts entire families, and this approach examines how family dynamics influence the grieving process. You will work on creating a more supportive environment for healing by fostering open communication and mutual support among family members. This collective approach can be crucial for both individual and family healing.
Coping Skills and Anger Management Tools: These practical tools will help you manage grief triggers and overwhelming emotions. We’ll focus on building resilience for long-term healing, giving you the resources to cope with grief as it evolves.

Talk Therapy for Grief

Medication Management for Grief

Grief itself is not a medical condition requiring medication, but the intense emotions and stress associated with loss can sometimes trigger or exacerbate underlying mental health issues. In these cases, medication management can be an effective component of a comprehensive grief treatment plan. Our experienced psychiatrists carefully evaluate everyone’s needs and may recommend medications to address specific symptoms or conditions. Here are some classes of psychiatric medications commonly used in the treatment of grief:

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): SSRIs prescribed for a brief period (6-9 months) can help alleviate symptoms of depression that often accompany grief and can soften the grieving process. These medications can help stabilize mood, improve sleep, and restore appetite, allowing individuals to engage more fully in their grief work and daily activities.

Sleep Aids: Grief often disrupts sleep patterns, significantly impacting overall well-being. Sleep aids, including sedative hypnotics or certain antidepressants with sedating properties, may be prescribed to help establish healthy sleep patterns. Improved sleep can enhance emotional resilience and cognitive functioning during the grieving process.

Medications for Grief

TMS Therapy for Grief

TMS, FDA-approved for treating major depressive disorder, offers significant benefits for those experiencing grief-related mental health challenges. This non-invasive therapy can alleviate symptoms of persistent depression and anxiety that often accompany grief, improving overall mood and facilitating more effective grief processing. TMS has also shown promise in addressing “grief brain,” enhancing cognitive functions like attention, memory, and executive functioning. Additionally, it may help regulate sleep patterns and manage chronic pain, both commonly disrupted during intense grief periods.

TMS for Grief

Outpatient Programs for Grief

If you’re looking for a more focused program to help you through grief and loss, we can work with you to determine if our partner programs at Clear Behavioral Health are a good fit. Clear Behavioral Health is managed by the same experienced mental health clinicians as Neuro Wellness Spa. It provides residential programs and in-person and virtual outpatient (PHP and IOP) programs for grief.

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What is Grief?

Grief is a profound emotional response to loss that can affect you at any stage, significantly impacting your daily functioning and quality of life. Whether your grief stems from the loss of a loved one, a significant life change, or a series of cumulative losses, it’s essential to recognize how it affects both you and your support system.

At Neuro Wellness Spa, we utilize comprehensive assessments and personalized screenings to understand your unique experience with grief. This allows us to tailor the most effective treatment plan for your needs and treatment goals. Together, we can identify the best approach to support your path through grief, fostering healing, resilience, and renewed well-being.

Types of Grief

Acute grief is the most commonly recognized form, typically occurring immediately after a loss. It can include:

Normal Grief
Anticipatory Grief
Disenfranchised Grief
Cumulative Grief
Absent Grief
Delayed Grief

Complicated grief, on the other hand, involves prolonged and intense grief reactions that interfere with daily functioning. It can include:

Prolonged Grief Disorder
Chronic Grief
Exaggerated Grief
Masked Grief
Traumatic Grief
Secondary Losses

While acute grief often resolves naturally over time, complicated grief may require professional intervention. Both types can significantly impact mental health, potentially leading to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and disruptions in one’s personal or professional life.

Signs and Symptoms of Grief

Persistent feelings of sorrow and emotional pain.
Difficulty accepting the reality of the loss.
Feelings of frustration or resentment
Guilt and regret over things said or done
Increased worry about the future or fear of facing life without your loved one.
Sudden changes in emotional state, from sadness to anger to numbness.
Isolating oneself from friends and family.
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or oversleeping.
Loss of appetite or emotional eating.
Trouble focusing on tasks or making decisions.
Increased susceptibility to illness.
Difficulty thinking clearly or remembering things.
Feeling lost or confused in familiar settings.

Why Us?

At Neuro Wellness Spa, we understand grief’s profound impact on your life. Our expert team specializes in delivering compassionate, transformative care tailored to your unique grief journey. Whether you’re experiencing acute or complicated grief, we offer a range of treatments, including psychotherapy and TMS, to support your healing process. Let us guide you through your treatment, ensuring you receive the proper care at the right time. Give us a call to learn more about your options.

Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, & TMS Therapy for Grief and Loss

How We Can Help Treat Your Grief

Psychotherapy for Grief

Medication Management for Grief

TMS Therapy for Grief

Outpatient Programs for Grief

We’re In-Network With Nearly Every Insurance Provider

What is Grief?

Types of Grief

Signs and Symptoms of Grief

Why Us?

Get started in a few easy steps

Check eligibility

Brief assessment

Meet your provider

Additional Grief & Loss Resources

What To Say To Someone Who is Grieving

What Are Self-Destructive Behaviors?

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Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, & TMS Therapy for Grief and Loss

How We Can Help Treat Your Grief

Psychotherapy for Grief

Medication Management for Grief

TMS Therapy for Grief

Outpatient Programs for Grief

We’re In-Network With Nearly Every Insurance Provider

What is Grief?

Types of Grief

Signs and Symptoms of Grief

Why Us?

Get started in a few easy steps

Check eligibility

Brief assessment

Meet your provider

Additional Grief & Loss Resources

What To Say To Someone Who is Grieving

What Are Self-Destructive Behaviors?

Our Locations

What Our Patients Are Saying

Our Blog

Psychiatrist for Depression: Understanding Depressive Symptoms Through a Psychiatric Lens

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