Start The Healing Process With Online Therapy for Grief & Loss

Grouport offers grief support for teenagers through dedicated teen-only therapy groups, separate from general adult grief groups, available to adolescents ages 11–17.

These groups are led by licensed therapists experienced in grief and loss, using evidence-based approaches to help teens process bereavement in an age-appropriate setting alongside peers who understand similar losses. For teens managing more complex grief symptoms alongside other challenges, Grouport’s virtual IOP also treats grief and loss as one of its core focus areas, combining group and individual sessions for a higher level of support. Parent or guardian consent is required to begin therapy for anyone under 18.

For prolonged grief (sometimes called complicated grief), look for a grief therapist trained specifically in Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT), a treatment approach designed for grief that hasn’t eased with time.

• Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT): a structured approach specifically built for prolonged, persistent grief
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): helps address the negative thought patterns that can keep grief feeling stuck
• Narrative Therapy: helps reframe the story you’re telling yourself about the loss
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): build present-moment awareness and psychological flexibility around difficult emotions

Grouport’s licensed therapists use these methods specifically for prolonged grief, rather than applying a general “grief counseling” conversation without a structured clinical approach behind it.

Grouport’s grief and loss therapy offers flexible payment options rather than a single fixed billing structure. Members can choose monthly billing at the standard rate, quarterly billing for a 10% savings, or biannual billing for a 20% savings, with subscriptions auto-renewing based on the schedule selected. Sessions can also be scheduled weekly or, for some individual plans, every other week, and there’s no long-term contract—plans can be canceled at any time. Because sessions are entirely virtual, this flexibility is available to members regardless of location, without needing to find a local provider offering similar payment terms.

Grouport offers group therapy for grief and loss entirely online, so you don’t need to search for a local provider to find this specific format.

Grief therapy groups meet weekly at the same time, typically with 6–8 members (up to a maximum of 12), led by a licensed therapist who specializes in grief and loss. Because sessions are virtual, members can join from anywhere, connecting with others who’ve experienced similar losses without being limited to whichever grief support groups happen to be available in their local area.

Grouport’s grief and loss therapy is designed to support anyone processing a significant loss, including the loss of a spouse, through licensed therapists trained in grief-specific treatment approaches like Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT) and Narrative Therapy. Both individual therapy, for private, one-on-one processing, and group therapy, for connecting with others who understand similar loss, are available, and many people find combining the two helpful—individual sessions for personal reflection, group sessions for reducing the isolation that grief often brings. A care coordinator can help match you with a therapist and format suited to your specific situation.

Grouport’s grief and loss therapy is built around a consistent, predictable weekly schedule that fits into a working professional’s life without requiring time off during business hours. Sessions happen over video chat at a recurring time each week, so there’s no commute or office wait time involved, and if a specific week’s schedule conflicts with work, you can coordinate a reschedule with your therapist and Grouport’s care team with advance notice. For those needing more structured or intensive support, Grouport’s virtual IOP also offers evening time slots alongside daytime options, making higher-level grief support accessible without disrupting a full-time work schedule.

The best online therapy for grief support combines licensed, grief-specific treatment methods with the format that fits how you process loss, whether that’s privately or alongside others.

Grouport offers:

• Individual therapy, for private, one-on-one grief processing
• Group therapy, for peer connection with others navigating similar loss
• Couples and family therapy, for loss that’s affecting a relationship or household
• Virtual IOP, for more intensive, structured support when grief symptoms are more acute

All formats use evidence-based methods including Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT), CBT, MBCT, ACT, and Narrative Therapy, led by licensed therapists experienced in grief and loss.

Grouport’s group therapy for grief and loss is open to all adults 18 and older, so young adults have access to the same licensed, evidence-based groups as any other adult member. Groups are led by therapists trained specifically in grief and loss, using approaches like Complicated Grief Therapy and Narrative Therapy, in a small setting of typically 6–8 members. While there isn’t a group exclusively reserved for young adults specifically, the virtual, flexible format—joining from home at a recurring weekly time—tends to fit well with the schedules and comfort level many young adults look for when starting grief support for the first time.

Grouport’s core differentiator is that its grief support groups are structured and therapist-led, rather than informal peer meetups or the individual-only, asynchronous messaging model many other platforms rely on. Every grief therapy group is run by a licensed therapist trained specifically in grief and loss, using evidence-based methods like Complicated Grief Therapy and Narrative Therapy, rather than unstructured, unguided sharing. Grouport also allows members to combine group therapy with individual, couples, or family sessions, or step up to virtual IOP for more intensive support, giving members room to adjust their care as grief evolves over time. Because Grouport doesn’t publish independent comparison data against other specific grief support platforms, this is best evaluated by comparing your own priorities—structure, licensing, and flexibility—against what other options in the market offer.

Grouport’s grief and loss group therapy operates within clear confidentiality standards, with sessions held over HIPAA-compliant, end-to-end encrypted video technology.

• Confidentiality: grief therapy sessions are 100% confidential
• Respectful communication: therapists set ground rules encouraging non-judgmental, blame-free conversation
• Healthy boundaries: therapists ensure members respect each other’s personal space and privacy
• Anonymity option: members can use a nickname instead of their real name if they prefer

Members are never required to speak before they’re ready—listening and observing is welcomed, which many find creates a genuinely safe space to process loss at their own pace.

Grief affects everyone differently, but there are common symptoms worth recognizing.

• Intense sadness: a deep sense of sorrow that makes it hard to find joy or motivation day-to-day
• Anger: frustration and resentment toward the circumstances of the loss, sometimes turning into self-critical thoughts
• Guilt: regret over things said or left unsaid, or a sense of responsibility for the loss
• Numbness: emotional detachment or a sense of disconnection from the world around you

Grief can also make everyday tasks—eating, sleeping, or maintaining routines—feel exhausting or impossible. No matter which symptoms you’re experiencing, or how long they’ve persisted, support and healing are available through structured, licensed grief therapy.

Grouport’s group therapy for grief and loss doesn’t distinguish between anticipated and sudden loss in terms of eligibility—both are addressed within the same licensed, evidence-based groups. Sudden loss often brings its own intensity, shock, numbness, or difficulty processing what happened, and therapists use approaches like Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT) and Narrative Therapy to help members work through these specific reactions at their own pace. Group members connect with others who understand significant loss, while individual therapy remains available for those who’d prefer more private, one-on-one processing before or alongside group participation.

Grouport’s grief and loss therapy offers a few concrete advantages over searching for a local, in-person grief counselor.

• No geographic limitations: connect with a licensed grief therapist and group from anywhere, rather than being limited to local availability
• Faster matching: most members are placed with a therapist or group within a few hours, or 24–72 hours at most
• Lower cost: group therapy starts at $35/session, and individual therapy averages $103/session, both below typical U.S. therapy costs
• Multiple formats: individual, group, couples, family, and virtual IOP, all available under one platform

These factors matter most for people in smaller communities or areas with limited grief-specialized therapists locally, where the nearest qualified provider might otherwise involve a long wait or a significant drive.

Every Grouport therapist offering grief and loss therapy is licensed and accredited, providing evidence-driven care rather than informal peer counseling. The network includes licensed psychologists (PhD, PsyD), licensed clinical social workers (LCSW), licensed mental health counselors (LMHC), and licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT), typically with over a decade of clinical experience. This licensing standard applies across every format—individual, group, couples, family, and IOP—so members always work with a credentialed mental health professional trained in grief-specific treatment approaches.

Grouport’s grief and loss therapy draws on several evidence-based treatment approaches, chosen based on your specific grief symptoms and needs.

• Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT): a structured approach specifically developed for prolonged, persistent grief
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): addresses negative thought patterns that can keep grief feeling stuck
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT): builds present-moment awareness around difficult grief-related emotions
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): builds psychological flexibility around loss and difficult feelings
• Narrative Therapy: helps reframe the story you’re telling yourself about the loss and its meaning

A licensed therapist selects and blends these approaches based on what’s actually driving your grief symptoms, whether that’s intense sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness, rather than applying one generic method to everyone.