Grief and loss support in Georgia
Grief and Loss Counseling in Georgia: Navigating the Pain of Loss
Compassionate care · When grief will not lift · Telehealth across Georgia
Grief is a natural response to loss. Whether you have lost a loved one, a job, a relationship or a sense of security, the pain can feel overwhelming. There is no right way to grieve, and healing takes time, but you do not have to go through it alone.
When grief becomes so intense and long-lasting that it gets in the way of daily life, it may be prolonged grief disorder or major depression. At TheAdvancedMed, we provide compassionate psychiatric care and grief support for people across Georgia, by secure telehealth or in person at our McDonough clinic.
Quick answer
When Should You Get Help for Grief?
Get help if grief stays intense for many months, keeps you from working or caring for yourself, or comes with deep depression, panic, poor sleep, heavy drinking or thoughts of not wanting to live. At TheAdvancedMed, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner can tell normal grief apart from prolonged grief or depression, treat those symptoms, and connect you with grief counselors who use proven approaches.
At a glance
Who we treat
Adults; ask our team about teens
Where
1725 Pennsylvania Avenue, McDonough, GA 30253, or telehealth anywhere in Georgia
Hours
Mon–Thu 9 am–9 pm · Fri–Sun 8 am–6 pm (Eastern Time)
Insurance
Major plans accepted, plus self-pay
Phone
Signs & symptoms
Understanding Grief and Loss
Grief is not a straight line with a clear beginning and end. It often brings a mix of emotions and physical changes, which are a normal part of grieving:
Deep sadness, loneliness or numbness
Anger or guilt about the loss
Anxiety and worry about the future
Hollowness in the stomach or tightness in the chest
Fatigue and low energy
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Disbelief, confusion or trouble concentrating
Constant thoughts about the person or what was lost
Pulling away from friends and activities
These feelings usually soften over time. When they stay intense for a year or more (six months or more for children), they may point to prolonged grief disorder.
Our approach
Our Approach to Grief and Loss
Careful assessment
We tell apart normal grief, prolonged (complicated) grief and major depression, and check for anxiety, sleep problems and substance use.
A safe, non-judgmental space
We validate your experience and the pain you feel. There is no deadline for grief.
Treating severe symptoms
Medication cannot cure grief, but it can help when severe depression, anxiety or insomnia comes with it.
Grief counseling collaboration
We work closely with grief counselors and therapists who use Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy (also called Complicated Grief Treatment) and CBT.
Telehealth
Telehealth Grief Care in Georgia
Our secure telehealth platform lets you get expert psychiatric care from the privacy of your home, anywhere in Georgia. This can help when traveling or sitting in a waiting room feels too hard while you are grieving.
- Private video visits from home
- Evening appointments until 9 pm Monday to Thursday
- Weekend visits Friday to Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm
- Screening for depression, anxiety and sleep problems
- Referrals to grief counselors and support groups
Insurance & payment: We accept major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Ambetter Peach State and Kaiser Permanente, as well as self-pay. Telehealth visits are covered by many plans. Our team checks your benefits before your first visit. See insurance and payment.
Related care: depression treatment, insomnia treatment and anxiety treatment.
Patients we see online across Georgia
- McDonough
- Stockbridge
- Locust Grove
- Hampton
- Jonesboro
- Griffin
- Atlanta
- Decatur
- Macon
- Savannah
- Augusta
- Columbus
FAQ
Grief Support FAQs
Straight answers to the questions patients ask us most.
How long does grief last?
There is no set timeline. Grief is personal and can take months or years. The goal of treatment is not to “get over” the loss, but to carry it in a way that lets you move forward.
When should I seek professional help for grief?
If your grief is so intense and long-lasting that it gets in the way of work, school or home life, or if you have severe depression, anxiety or thoughts of self-harm, it is important to get professional help.
What is prolonged grief disorder?
Prolonged grief disorder is intense longing for or preoccupation with the person who died, with deep emotional pain, that lasts at least a year (six months in children) and makes daily life hard. It is treatable.
Is it grief or depression?
They can look alike. Grief usually comes in waves tied to reminders of the loss, while depression tends to bring constant low mood, loss of interest in almost everything and feelings of worthlessness. An evaluation helps sort this out.
Can medication help with grief?
Medication does not remove grief, but antidepressants or sleep treatment can help when grief comes with major depression, anxiety or severe insomnia.
Do you offer grief counseling sessions?
We provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management and support, and we coordinate with grief counselors and therapists. Ask our team about referrals that fit your needs.
You do not have to do this alone
Take the First Step Toward Healing Today
Book a visit in McDonough or by telehealth across Georgia, with evening and weekend times available.
Mon–Thu 9 am–9 pm · Fri–Sun 8 am–6 pm · 1725 Pennsylvania Avenue, McDonough, GA 30253
Crisis: TheAdvancedMed is not an emergency service. If you are thinking about suicide or are in crisis, call or text 988, call the Georgia Crisis & Access Line at 1-800-715-4225, or call 911.
Disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace medical advice. Diagnosis and treatment depend on an individual evaluation, and results vary.
Sources: National Institute of Mental Health; American Psychiatric Association, Prolonged Grief Disorder (DSM-5-TR); Columbia Center for Prolonged Grief.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Onyebuchi Nwaokolo, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C · Last reviewed: November 2026