Grief & Bereavement Counseling | Mars & Venus Counseling Center

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Grief Counseling in Northern New Jersey: Personal Support for Loss, Mourning, and Emotional Healing

Losing someone close can shake your entire world. Whether you're grieving a parent, partner, child, friend, or someone deeply important to you, the emotional pain can feel unbearable. Grief can bring sadness, confusion, numbness, guilt, anger, and even anxiety. These reactions are all natural, but they can also be overwhelming to manage alone.

At the Mars & Venus Counseling Center and the Centers for Counseling in NJ, we offer professional, compassionate grief counseling for people dealing with loss. Our licensed therapists provide a calm, supportive environment where you can talk openly and begin to make sense of what you're feeling.

What to Expect from Grief Therapy

Everyone experiences grief in their own way. There is no timeline and no formula. Some people withdraw. Others become irritable or feel completely numb. You might be struggling to concentrate, sleeping too little or too much, or avoiding reminders of the person you lost. These responses are normal, but when grief begins to interfere with your ability to function or connect with others, it can help to speak with a professional.

In grief counseling, we help you to

Understand the stages and nature of grief
Express sadness, anger, guilt, or confusion in a healthy way
Work through complicated or unresolved emotions
Develop strategies to manage daily life while grieving
Reconnect with others and find moments of meaning
Begin to adjust to life after loss

Talking with a trained grief counselor can reduce the emotional weight you're carrying. You don’t have to hide your feelings or pretend to be okay. Therapy gives you space to feel what you need to feel and slowly find a path forward.

Grief Counseling for Children, Teens, and Adults

We work with clients across Northern New Jersey and the surrounding areas who are coping with the

Death of a loved one
Sudden or traumatic loss
Loss due to illness or caregiving
Miscarriage or stillbirth
Loss of a pet or non-traditional grief experiences
Life transitions that bring grief, such as divorce or retirement

Whether your loss is recent or something you’ve carried for years, grief counseling can help you move through it with more clarity and support.

In-Person and Online Therapy Options Available

Our team serves individuals throughout Hudson County, Bergen County, Essex County, Passaic County, and surrounding areas in Northern NJ. We offer both in-person and telehealth sessions to fit your needs and schedule. You can talk to your therapist from the comfort of home or meet with us in one of our welcoming offices.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

You don't have to go through grief alone. If you are searching for grief counseling near me, bereavement support in Northern NJ and its surrounding areas, or a licensed therapist to help with emotional loss, we are here for you.