Grief and Loss Counseling in Roanoke, VA
Support for navigating loss, bereavement, and major life changes with care, understanding, and compassion.
Grief is a natural response to loss, but it can affect people in many different ways. Some individuals experience deep sadness, numbness, or longing, while others may feel anxiety, irritability, or difficulty adjusting to daily life. Grief can follow the loss of a loved one, but it can also arise from changes such as the end of a relationship, health concerns, or other significant life transitions.
At The Manassas Group, we provide grief and loss counseling in Roanoke, Virginia for adults, teens, and children depending on therapist availability. Therapy offers a supportive space to process loss at your own pace while making room for both emotional healing and continued connection to what matters most.
We offer both in-person counseling at our Roanoke office and telehealth sessions across most of Virginia when clinically appropriate.
• Loss of a Loved One – death of a family member, partner, friend, or significant person.
• Relationship Loss – divorce, separation, or the ending of an important relationship.
• Anticipatory Grief – grief experienced before a loss, often related to illness or expected change.
• Complicated or Prolonged Grief – when grief feels overwhelming, persistent, or difficult to move through over time.
• Life Transitions and Identity Loss – changes related to health, career, relocation, or shifts in roles and identity.
• Secondary Losses – changes in routines, relationships, or sense of stability that accompany a primary loss.
And Others
Understanding the Grief Process
There is no single “right” way to grieve. Some people move through waves of emotion, while others feel disconnected or unsure of what they are experiencing. Grief is not always linear, and it may come and go over time, especially around reminders, anniversaries, or life changes.
Therapy provides a space to slow down and make sense of your experience without pressure to “move on” or feel a certain way. Many people find that grief counseling helps them stay connected to their loss while also finding ways to re-engage with life in a meaningful and manageable way.
Approaches to Grief Counseling
• Supportive Counseling
Provides a safe and steady space to process emotions and experiences related to loss.
• Meaning-Centered Therapy
Helps individuals explore meaning, identity, and purpose following significant loss.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Supports individuals in navigating thoughts that may contribute to prolonged distress or difficulty adjusting.
• Narrative Therapy
Encourages individuals to reflect on their relationship with what was lost and integrate it into their ongoing life story.
• Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Helps individuals stay present with emotions while reducing overwhelm and avoidance.
And Others
How Grief Counseling Can Help
Grief counseling can help individuals better understand their emotional experience, reduce feelings of isolation, and find ways to cope with the changes that come with loss. Therapy can also support individuals in navigating relationships, routines, and responsibilities that may feel different after a loss.
Over time, many people find that grief becomes less overwhelming and more integrated into their lives, allowing space for both remembrance and continued growth.
Grief and Loss Counseling FAQs
How do I schedule an appointment for grief counseling?
You can call our office or submit a request through our contact page, and we will help you get scheduled with a therapist.
Is it normal for grief to come and go?
Yes. Grief often comes in waves and can be triggered by memories, milestones, or unexpected reminders.
How long does grief last?
There is no set timeline. Each person’s experience is different, and therapy can support you wherever you are in the process.
Do I need therapy, or is what I’m feeling normal?
Grief is a natural response to loss. Therapy can be helpful if you want additional support, space to process, or help navigating changes in your life.
Do you offer grief and loss counseling in-person only in Roanoke, VA or through telehealth as well?
We offer it in person and depending on the clinical appropriateness, many of our therapists offer it via telehealth as well.
Schedule an Appointment
If you are navigating grief or loss, support may be available. Our clinicians at The Manassas Group are here to help you process your experience in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.