Grief Counseling in Maryland and DC
Our therapists provide grief counseling in Maryland and DC for individuals, couples, and families coping with death, loss, or major life transitions. We support you through the unique pain of:
- Death of a spouse, child, parent, or friend
- Miscarriage or infertility
- Pet loss
- Loss of identity due to illness, job change, or divorce
- Complex grief or delayed mourning
- Traumatic loss or sudden death
Our team creates a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to help you make meaning, honor your emotions, and reconnect with life at your own pace.
What to Expect in Bereavement Therapy
Grief therapy at Darby Integrative Counseling is always person-centered and culturally responsive. We tailor sessions to your values, background, and needs. Depending on your goals, therapy may include:
- Narrative work to process your story
- Somatic tools to soothe the nervous system
- Mindfulness and grounding techniques
- Ritual and spiritual practices, if meaningful to you
- Exploration of legacy, purpose, and hope
We also recognize the intersectional impact of grief on those in BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and caregiving communities. Your lived experience matters here.
Meet Our Grief Counselors
Our licensed therapists are not only trauma-informed—they’re also deeply attuned to the cultural, familial, and spiritual layers of grief. You can read more about our team here:
- Jonay Boylan – Specializing in trauma, spirituality, and identity
- Thomas D. Williams – Gottman-informed grief counseling, multicultural, addiction recovery, identity loss
- Diana Jordan – Animal-assisted therapy, creative arts, gentle emotional processing
- Shelly Mohnkern – EMDR, existential focus, body-based interventions, neurodiversity-affirming
- Lori Flick – Complex trauma, EMDR, ritual-informed, LGBTQIA+ inclusive
- Andrew Darby – Depth-oriented, spirituality-centered, trauma and identity integration
- Andrew Flurer – Internal Family Systems (IFS), polyvagal-informed, grief within transitions
- Monique Keene-King – Narrative therapy, somatic healing, ancestral and intergenerational grief
- Meet All Therapists →
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does grief counseling take?
There’s no timeline for grief. Some people benefit from short-term support during a specific period, while others find value in ongoing therapy as they adapt to a new normal.
Can I do grief counseling online?
Yes. We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions for clients located in DC and Maryland.
Is grief therapy only for death-related loss?
Not at all. Therapy can help you process many forms of loss—relationships, identity, health, or even anticipated loss.
You Deserve Space to Grieve—and Heal
Our offices in Maryland and virtual sessions for DC residents offer a safe, affirming space to navigate loss without judgment. If you’re ready to begin, we’re here to walk with you—gently, and at your pace.
👉 Request a free 15-minute consultation to connect with a therapist who understands grief.
