Grief Therapy & Support

Compassionate Support for Grief—Without Rushing the Process

Grief changes everything.

It can follow the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, a health diagnosis, infertility, miscarriage, or the quiet grief of a life that didn’t turn out the way you expected. You may still be showing up to work, caring for others, and functioning day to day—while carrying an ache that doesn’t seem to have a timeline.

At Boutique Psychotherapy, we provide grief therapy for adults who need a safe, grounded space to process loss without being rushed, fixed, or told to “move on.” Our work honors grief as a natural human response—while supporting you in learning how to live alongside it.

Brittany Metzger on our clinical team specializes in grief and loss, including bereavement, complicated grief, and the emotional impact of life-altering transitions. She works with adults who are functioning on the outside but need a thoughtful, steady space to process loss at their own pace.

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Grief Doesn’t Follow a Straight Line

Many people come to therapy wondering if they are “grieving the right way.”

Grief often includes:

  • Waves of sadness, numbness, anger, or disbelief

  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

  • Changes in sleep, appetite, or energy

  • Feeling disconnected from others

  • Guilt, regret, or unresolved emotions

  • Anxiety about the future

Grief can resurface unexpectedly, long after others assume you should be “better.” There is no timeline—and no single correct way to grieve.

Our Approach to Grief Therapy

We don’t believe in “getting over” grief.

We support you in learning how to carry it differently—with more self-compassion, stability, and room for life to continue.

Therapy offers space to process what has been lost, what has changed, and who you are becoming in the aftermath.

OUR GRIEF THERAPY IS:

  • you don’t need to censor your experience

  • Grief is not something to fix

  • considering emotional, relational, and physiological impacts of loss

  • without pressure to rush healing

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You May Benefit From Grief Therapy If You:

  • Feel overwhelmed by loss, even months or years later

  • Are functioning outwardly but struggling internally

  • Feel isolated in your grief or misunderstood by others

  • Notice anxiety or depression emerging after a loss

  • Want support without being rushed or minimized

You don’t need to be in crisis to seek grief support.

Many people begin therapy because they want a place where their grief is allowed to exist—fully and honestly.

Grief Changes You—But You Don’t Have to Navigate It Alone

Grief doesn’t disappear, but it can become more manageable when it’s witnessed, understood, and held with care.

At Boutique Psychotherapy, we offer grief therapy for adults across New York, Westchester County, New Jersey, and Florida, with both in-person and virtual options available. Our clinicians provide thoughtful, steady support to help you process loss and continue living with meaning.

Brittany Metzger specializes in grief and loss, including bereavement, complicated grief, and the emotional impact of life-altering transitions. She works with adults who are functioning on the outside but need a thoughtful, steady space to process loss at their own pace.

There is no “right” way to grieve—only your way.

If you’re looking for grief support that honors your experience and helps you move forward at your own pace, we’re here.

👉 Schedule a consultation to explore grief therapy and support.