Grief & Bereavement Counseling in Tampa & St. Petersburg, FL
Losing someone or something meaningful changes life in an instant. Even when grief is a natural part of being human, navigating it alone can feel overwhelming. Wellness Psychological Services offers compassionate, evidence-based grief and bereavement counseling to help you process loss with support and care. With our offices in Tampa (205 S. Hoover Blvd., Ste. 202, Tampa, FL 33609) and St. Petersburg (3637 4th St. N, Ste. 390, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704), as well as telehealth options across Florida and across the country, you can receive guidance from a highly trained therapist or counselor wherever you feel most comfortable.
At Wellness Psychological Services, you’re met by a team of doctoral-level psychologists and specially trained master’s level therapists who each bring advanced experience and specialized expertise to their work. Their mission centers on helping you cultivate balance, emotional well-being, and meaningful connections, especially during life’s most challenging moments.
How Can Grief & Bereavement Counseling Help Me?
Grief affects everyone differently, yet one truth remains the same: healing requires support, understanding, and space to process your emotions. Working with a grief counselor gives you a safe, caring environment to explore your experience without judgment or pressure to “move on.”
Therapy can help you:
- Understand the emotional, cognitive, and physical responses to grief
- Navigate complex feelings such as guilt, anger, numbness, or confusion
- Adjust to major life changes following a loss
- Identify healthy coping strategies that align with your needs
- Strengthen resilience and restore a sense of balance in your day-to-day life
- Honor your loved one while finding space to move forward
Your therapist will work collaboratively with you, helping you make sense of your emotions and guiding you toward healing at a pace that feels right.
Does Grief Cause Other Mental Health Concerns?
While grief is a natural response, it can sometimes intensify or contribute to other mental health challenges. Prolonged or complicated grief can impact your ability to function and may lead to:
- Depression or persistent sadness
- Anxiety or panic symptoms
- Difficulty concentrating or completing daily tasks
- Sleep disturbances
- Physical health issues like fatigue or chronic stress
- Heightened tension in relationships
Additionally, a significant loss may amplify pre-existing conditions or create new emotional struggles as you adjust to life changes. The clinicians at Wellness Psychological Services are highly trained in identifying the intersections between grief and other mental health concerns, ensuring that your therapy plan supports your whole well-being.
What Happens During Grief & Bereavement Therapy?
Grief therapy at Wellness Psychological Services is tailored to your needs, your personal story, and your goals. Because every experience of loss is unique, your therapist will take time to understand your emotional landscape and create an individualized plan that reflects your values and healing process.
During sessions, you may explore:
- Your relationship with the person you lost
- How the loss is impacting your identity and daily functioning
- Ways to manage difficult waves of emotion
- Mindfulness and grounding tools to regulate stress
- Meaning-making practices that support your long-term recovery
- Strategies to rebuild connection and purpose
Your counselor may draw from evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based strategies, and relational therapies, which help deepen insight, improve coping skills, and gently guide you toward emotional balance. The therapeutic environment centers on compassion, authenticity, and respect, giving you a space where you can be fully heard and supported.
Meet a Grief and Bereavement Counselor Who Understands
Finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of successful therapy. At Wellness Psychological Services, each clinician offers extensive training in grief, loss, and emotional healing. With a team of psychologists and therapists who each bring their own areas of specialization, you can be matched with a counselor whose background and approach best fit your needs.
Whether you prefer in-person support in Tampa or St. Petersburg or the flexibility of telehealth therapy, you will work with a professional who understands the complexities of grief and is committed to helping you regain stability, connection, and well-being.
Begin Your Healing Journey Today
You do not have to navigate loss alone. Wellness Psychological Services is here to support you with compassionate care and evidence-based grief counseling designed around your unique experience. Call today to schedule your first appointment, request a free phone consultation, or book directly through the online scheduling page. Healing begins with a single step, and you deserve support every step of the way.