Grief Counseling in Billerica & Lexington, MA

Grief is a natural, human response to loss—but that doesn’t make it any less painful. Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a life transition, or a loss of health, identity, or a sense of normalcy, grief can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and isolating. At Blue Square Counseling, we provide grief counseling that meets you with compassion, validation, and a safe place to begin healing.

Our experienced therapists offer grief support to adults and teens across Billerica, Lexington, and throughout Massachusetts via secure telehealth. Wherever you are in your grieving process, we are here to walk with you.

Understanding Grief and Loss

Grief doesn’t follow a straight path. It can come in waves, show up unexpectedly, or linger longer than others think it "should." The truth is, everyone grieves differently. Some people cry, others go numb. Some keep busy, others withdraw. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.

Common causes of grief include:

  • Death of a loved one (partner, parent, child, friend, or pet)

  • Divorce or end of a significant relationship

  • Miscarriage or infertility

  • Loss of health or ability

  • Career or identity changes

  • Traumatic events or collective loss (such as during the COVID-19 pandemic)

  • Moving away from a meaningful home or community

Grief can affect your mind, body, emotions, and relationships. You might feel deep sadness, guilt, anger, anxiety, confusion, or even relief. You may experience fatigue, sleep disturbances, or loss of appetite. Therapy provides a place to explore these reactions and make sense of your experience.

How Grief Counseling Can Help

Grief counseling is not about rushing you through your pain or forcing you to move on. It’s about helping you make space for your loss, process your emotions, and find a way to move forward with meaning.

In grief counseling, you can:

  • Name and understand your emotional responses

  • Learn coping skills to manage the waves of grief

  • Honor your loss in ways that feel meaningful

  • Explore your identity after loss

  • Work through unresolved feelings or complicated grief

  • Reconnect with a sense of hope and resilience

Our therapists offer a grounded, empathetic presence. You don’t need to filter your feelings or make sense of them before you come. We’ll meet you where you are and walk beside you at your pace.

Types of Grief We Support

We have experience supporting clients through many kinds of grief, including:

  • Recent loss and anticipatory grief

  • Complicated grief or prolonged grief disorder

  • Sudden or traumatic loss

  • Loss during or after caregiving

  • Ambiguous loss (e.g., estrangement, dementia)

  • Non-death losses such as infertility, job loss, or divorce

We also support people dealing with multiple losses, cumulative grief, or grief that has resurfaced years later.

Therapy Approaches We Use in Grief Counseling

Grief is not a problem to be fixed—it’s an experience to be supported. We use a blend of evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to meet your unique needs:

  • Narrative Therapy (processing the story of your loss)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for managing intrusive thoughts or self-blame

  • Somatic or mindfulness-based strategies to support your nervous system

  • Art-informed therapy or journaling prompts when words are hard to find

In-Person and Online Grief Counseling in Massachusetts

We offer grief counseling in our warm, welcoming offices in Billerica and Lexington, MA. If travel is a barrier or you prefer to receive support from the comfort of home, we also provide telehealth therapy to clients across the state of Massachusetts.

What to Expect in Grief Counseling

During your first sessions, your therapist will get to know you and your story of loss. You’ll be invited to share at your comfort level. There’s no pressure to open up more than you want to. Some sessions may focus on processing emotions; others may be about simply surviving the day.

You may find that your needs change over time. In early grief, you might need help making sense of what happened. Later, you may want to explore meaning, identity, or relationships affected by the loss. Therapy will evolve with you.

We’re also mindful of anniversaries, holidays, and life milestones that can reignite grief. Your therapist will help you prepare for those moments and navigate them with care.

Common Questions About Grief Counseling

  • No. Grief can stem from many types of losses. We support clients facing death loss, identity shifts, divorce, health changes, and more.

  • There is no timeline for grief. Some people come for a few months, others return to therapy off and on over several years. We’ll work with you to find a pace that feels supportive and sustainable.

  • It’s never too late to seek grief support. Grief can resurface at different points in life, especially around transitions. Therapy is a space to reconnect with your story and how it has shaped you.

  • Yes. We offer grief counseling for children, teenagers, and young adults who are processing loss and change in developmentally appropriate ways.

You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone

At Blue Square Counseling, we believe that grief is a sign of deep love, not a weakness to overcome. We are here to honor your loss, help you carry what hurts, and move toward healing without letting go of what matters most.

Take the First Step

Reach out to our Client Care Coordinator today to schedule an appointment or learn more about grief counseling in Billerica or Lexington, MA. You don’t have to walk this path alone. Let us walk with you.