If you’re looking into grief counseling in Pittsburgh and exploring your options, you’ve already taken an important step toward healing. There are several options for grief counseling in Pittsburgh, including online services through the Center for Creative Counseling. Read on for more information.
Seeking Grief Counseling Services
Grief hurts. And while loss is a part of life, dealing with the pain of that loss can be pretty rough. So rough in fact, that your body and mind might cope with it in ways that leave you feeling stuck.
You might find that you can’t get motivated to do anything productive. Or maybe you’re experiencing strong emotions at times that seem random or unrelated to what’s going on around you. Or maybe you just can’t shake that feeling of emptiness that’s taken hold.
Whether you are dealing with a recent loss, or pain from long ago, grief counseling can offer you a space to process your grief. With the support of a trained grief counselor, you can begin to sort through those painful feelings and find a path toward healing.
Finding a Grief Counselor in Pittsburgh
When it comes to finding a grief counselor in Pittsburgh, you have lots of options. Several non-profit agencies offer outpatient therapy with a grief focus, and there are a select set of private practices in the Pittsburgh area who have certified grief counselors, including the Center for Creative Counseling.
Additionally, the Highmark Caring Place offers free group/peer support for families who have lost loved ones and are looking for social connection to supplement therapy or counseling.
If you are looking for individual support or support for your family from a trained professional, the Center for Creative Counseling conveniently offers online grief counseling to Pittsburgh residents with Certified Grief Informed Professional, Hayley Wilds.
Grief Counseling at the Center for Creative Counseling
At the Center for Creative Counseling, I provide grief counseling services to those in need. As a Certified Grief Informed Professional, I have worked with many clients who have dealt with difficult grief experiences, and I know firsthand how tough it can be to manage the pain from a significant loss.
While your loved ones are important supports, they might not always understand what you’re going through. You might not always understand what you’re going through either, and that’s ok. I can help you sort it out.
If you live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and you are interested in starting grief counseling with me, you can schedule a free 15-minute online consultation to make sure I am a good fit for your needs. For more information, you can explore the therapy services offered at the Center for Creative Counseling, or check out the rates for therapy.
Free Grief Journal
Journaling can be a powerful tool when it comes to managing your grief. Journal prompts specifically designed to promote grief healing can be a beneficial supplement to grief counseling.
As an added resource for clients, the Center for Creative Counseling created a free, printable grief journal, filled with over 20 thoughtfully selected journal prompts designed to promote grief healing.
This supportive journal is also available for free to subscribers of the Center for Creative Counseling newsletter.
Sign up below to get your free Grief Journal for Healing, created especially for subscribers of Center for Creative Counseling newsletter.
Grief Resources in Pittsburgh
Starting grief counseling services is a great way to get support to process your loss. Here are some local grief counseling resources in the Pittsburgh area.
- Center for Creative Counseling (Therapist Hayley Wilds) – Hayley is a Grief Informed Professional and art therapist who specializes in grief and loss for women and families.
- Highmark Caring Place – the Highmark Caring Place is a peer support program that provides an environment where children, teens and adults can receive support from others their own age. While the Caring Place does not provide counseling or therapy, the peer support program offers an amazing supplement to individualized grief counseling for Pittsburgh residents.
- Grief Talks Webinars – the Highmark Caring Place hosts a series of free educational webinars on various grief topics as a means to offer support to Pittsburgh residents.
- Orenda Counseling (Therapist Martine Saul) – Martine specializes in grief and loss, particularly grief related to suicide.
- Makin Wellness Grief & Trauma Services – Makin Wellness has several therapists that specialize in grief and loss.
- Gina Goth M Ed., CAC, LPC Counseling – Gina specializes in traumatic grief, loss by suicide, and trauma and race.
Getting Started with Grief Counseling in Pittsburgh
Getting started with grief counseling can feel scary and a bit of a risk. You might feel worried about what it will be like, and you might feel hesitant to face the pain of your loss. That’s why finding the right grief counselor can make all the difference.
Grief Counseling with Hayley Wilds
It’s completely normal to feel worried about sorting through your grief. It’s not easy, and there’s no doubt that grief work can bring up some strong emotions. But that is why it’s so beneficial. Grief counseling gives you a chance to feel your pain, express it, and start to heal from it.
I have my own lived experience with loss and I know how helpful grief counseling can be. That is why I want to work with you. I’ll provide the tools and support, and you set the pace. Your body and mind know what you need, and I’ll be there to guide you along the way.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Whether you are feeling ready or still contemplating, you can schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if I am the right fit for what you need. Click the button below to schedule your consultation today. I look forward to working with you.
