Top-Rated Grief Counseling | Philadelphia, PA

Expert support to help you navigate loss, honor your journey, and find healing at your own pace

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  • Specialized Grief Support Experience: Over a decade of experience helping individuals and families process loss and find meaning through their grief journey.

  • Gentle, Adaptable Care: I provide flexible scheduling and online sessions, recognizing that grief doesn't follow a timeline and ensuring support is available when you need it most.

  • Holistic Healing Framework: I understand that grief affects every aspect of life—emotional, physical, and spiritual. My approach honors your unique experience while supporting your whole self.

  • Safe Harbor for All Forms of Loss: Whether you're experiencing the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a dream, or a life transition, I create a space where all grief experiences are validated and supported.

  • Integration Through Understanding: Together, we'll explore your grief experience, helping you deeply process your loss while also discovering your path forward.

  • Professional Guidance, Deep Compassion: My intimate practice combines evidence-based grief counseling techniques with genuine empathy, providing personalized support through your healing journey.

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Meet your compassionate Philadelphia grief counselor

Sloane Previdi, MFT, LMSW

Hi, I'm Sloane. As a therapist specializing in grief and loss, I've dedicated my career to helping people navigate their unique journeys through bereavement and life transitions. My experience in grief counseling, combined with my training in Marriage and Family Therapy, allows me to understand both the personal and relational impacts of loss.

I believe that grief is as unique as the relationship you shared with what or whom you've lost. Your experience of loss is influenced by many factors—your personal history, cultural background, support system, and current life circumstances. I'm here to help you process these layers of grief while honoring your individual path toward healing.

My practice offers a gentle, supportive space where you can express all aspects of your grief without judgment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, angry, numb, or experiencing any other emotion, we'll work together to help you find your way through this challenging time. Together, we'll find ways to honor your grief while building the emotional resources you need to carry both your loss and your hope for the future.

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My approach to grief counseling

My approach to grief counseling draws on my foundation in family systems therapy, recognizing that loss impacts not just individuals, but entire relationship networks. Through this framing, we'll explore how grief can reshape family dynamics, friendships, and support systems—while also honoring the deeply personal nature of your specific loss. This integrated perspective allows us to attend to both your individual grief journey and the ways loss affects your broader web of relationships.

In our sessions, I create a nurturing, patient space where all your emotions—from anger to sadness to occasional moments of joy—can be expressed without judgment. Rather than rushing to "fix" your grief or pushing you to "move on," we'll work together to understand your unique relationship with loss and how it influences your connections with others. I believe that through careful attention and authentic support, we can help you carry your grief while gradually rebuilding a sense of meaning in your relationships and daily life.

My role isn't to erase your pain, but to walk beside you as you navigate this profound life transition. Whether you're processing the loss of a loved one, struggling with anticipatory grief, or dealing with significant life changes, I'll help you develop meaningful ways to honor your loss while maintaining and strengthening your support systems. Through our work together, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how grief shapes both your inner experience and your relationships, finding ways to integrate this loss into your life story while fostering healing connections with those around you.

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How to start grief counseling in Philadelphia

01.

 Book a consultation

Begin with a complimentary 15-minute consultation where you can share your story, ask questions, and learn how grief counseling might support you during this time. Book yours here.

02.

Schedule your first session

After our initial conversation, we'll arrange your first session where we'll explore your experience of loss and begin creating a customized path forward.

03.

Begin your healing journey

Through regular counseling sessions, you'll develop ways to process your grief, honor your loss, and gradually rebuild meaning while staying connected to what matters most to you.

Common reasons why people seek bereavement counseling

  • Processing complex loss

    When grief feels overwhelming or complicated, or when you're experiencing multiple losses at once, professional grief support can help you navigate these layered experiences. Drawing from my family systems background, I provide a framework for understanding and processing complex grief in your unique context.

  • Struggling with life transitions

    Major life changes—whether from death, divorce, career shifts, or other significant transitions—can trigger grief responses that feel overwhelming. Together, we can explore these transitions, acknowledge the losses involved, and find ways to move forward while honoring what you've left behind.

  • Supporting family through loss

    Loss affects entire family systems, often changing relationship dynamics and creating new challenges in supporting one another. My experience in both family therapy and grief counseling allows me to help families navigate collective grief while respecting each member's individual process.

  • Finding meaning after loss

    When loss challenges your sense of meaning or purpose, grief counseling can help you reconstruct a meaningful life that integrates your loss. We'll work together to honor your grief while gradually discovering new sources of connection and purpose.

  • Managing anticipatory grief

    Facing an impending loss—whether through terminal illness, aging parents, or major life changes—can trigger complex emotions before the actual loss occurs. I provide support in navigating these feelings while helping you maintain meaningful connections during difficult transitions.

  • Unresolved or disenfranchised grief

    Sometimes grief goes unacknowledged by others or feels impossible to resolve on your own. Whether your loss isn't recognized by others or happened long ago, I create a safe space where all forms of grief are validated and supported.

Why choose my practice for grief counseling in Philadelphia

  • I create a therapeutic environment built on deep understanding of loss and its many manifestations. Your grief journey deserves to be witnessed and validated without judgment. This compassionate approach allows you to explore all aspects of your loss with authenticity, creating space for both pain and healing.

  • Every person's experience of loss is unique, shaped by their relationship with what they've lost and their personal history. Drawing from my family systems background, I recognize how grief interweaves with your life story and relationships. I'll work to understand your specific experience and craft an approach that honors your particular journey through loss.

  • In our sessions, you'll find a nurturing environment where all emotions are welcome—from profound sadness to unexpected moments of joy, from anger to numbness. This accepting atmosphere creates space for the full spectrum of grief, allowing you to process your loss without pressure to "move on" or "feel better."

  • Grief doesn't follow a predictable timeline or schedule, and I understand that your needs may shift as you move through different phases of loss. I strive to provide flexible, responsive support that meets you where you are while maintaining consistent, reliable care throughout your journey.

  • While grieving, you may need various forms of support beyond our sessions. As someone who understands both individual grief and family systems, I can help connect you with trusted grief support groups, specialized resources, or additional professionals when needed. This integrated approach ensures you have access to comprehensive support throughout your healing process.

When another practice may be a better fit

While I'm deeply committed to supporting individuals and families through grief, I recognize that different situations may require different types of care. My practice focuses on providing ongoing grief counseling support, but there are circumstances where other providers may better serve your needs.

  • You're experiencing an immediate mental health crisis requiring emergency intervention

  • You're solely looking for bereavement support groups

  • You're seeking tailored support for grieving children or teens

  • You're looking for court-mandated counseling or custody evaluations

  • You need formal psychological testing or evaluation services

If any of these situations apply to you, I may be able to provide referrals to local support groups or other bereavement resources that can better serve you. My priority is ensuring you receive the most appropriate care for your specific needs, even if that means connecting you with another provider.

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FAQs about grief therapy

  • A skilled grief counselor should have experience in bereavement support while also understanding how loss affects relationships and family systems. Look for a therapist who offers both expertise and flexibility in their approach, as grief is highly individual and doesn't follow a prescribed path. The most effective grief therapists combine professional training with qualities like patience, deep empathy, and the ability to sit comfortably with intense emotions without rushing to "fix" them.

    In my practice, I blend specialized grief counseling techniques with my background in family systems therapy. This integrated approach allows me to support both your personal grief journey and the ways loss impacts your relationships with others. Most importantly, I provide a space where you can process your grief at your own pace, knowing that healing looks different for everyone.

  • Grief counseling is most effective when it's tailored to your individual needs and circumstances. In my practice, I take an integrative approach that draws from various therapeutic methods, including family systems theory to understand how grief affects your relationship with yourself and others.

    While some people benefit from traditional one-on-one counseling that provides space to process their unique experiences, others find healing through a combination of therapy and grief support groups. Peer support groups can offer valuable connection with others who truly understand the grief journey, while individual therapy provides the private space needed to explore deeper aspects of your loss. You can find free support groups here.

  • There's no "right" time to begin grief counseling—you can seek support at any point in your grief journey, whether it's immediately following a loss, months later, or even years after. Some people find it helpful to start counseling while anticipating a loss, while others need time to process initially with their natural support system. What matters most is that you seek support when you feel ready or when you recognize you need additional help processing your grief.

    I'm experienced in working with clients at all stages of their grief journey, from those in the raw early days of loss to those grappling with grief that resurfaced years later. Whether you're seeking support for a recent loss or one from long ago, my approach adapts to meet you exactly where you are in your process, providing the type of support you need at your particular stage of grief.

Start grief therapy in Philadelphia today

If you're looking for emotional support and guidance in processing loss, I'm here for you. While my bereavement services are open to people of all ages, I'm especially passionate about helping young adults process the complex life changes that often come in this period of life. Contact me today to start navigating your grief process today.