Grief & Complicated Bereavement

Loss changes everything. We help you carry it.

When Grief Becomes Overwhelming

Grief is a natural — and deeply personal — response to loss. But sometimes, grief becomes stuck, prolonged, or intertwined with other mental health challenges. You may feel like you’re “not moving forward,” or that your sadness is isolating and misunderstood.

At The Psychiatric Center, we support people through:

  • Death of a loved one or pet
  • Loss of a pregnancy or infant
  • Divorce or end of a major relationship
  • Loss of health, identity, or independence
  • Complicated grief (now called Prolonged Grief Disorder)

There is no timeline for grief. We honor your experience — and help you find your way through.

Signs You May Need Support

  • Intense yearning or preoccupation with the loss
  • Inability to engage in life, even months later
  • Guilt, regret, or “if only” thoughts that won’t ease
  • Avoiding reminders or struggling with anniversaries
  • Feeling numb, bitter, or detached from others
  • Co-occurring depression, anxiety, or trauma symptoms

Grief can also worsen preexisting mental health conditions — especially in the absence of support.

Our Approach to Grief Care

Grief is not a disorder — but it deserves attention. We offer:

  • Compassionate psychiatric evaluation when grief overlaps with depression or trauma
  • Short-term or ongoing therapy focused on processing the loss
  • Support for complex or layered grief (e.g., estranged parent, overdose loss, multiple losses)
  • Optional medication support if symptoms include insomnia, panic, or persistent depression
  • Space to talk openly about meaning, identity, and survival after loss

Our clinicians are trained in grief-informed therapy, narrative approaches, and existential support.

FAQs – Grief & Bereavement

  • How is grief different from depression?
    Grief often comes in waves and is tied to a specific loss. Depression can feel more global or unrelenting.
  • How do I know if I need therapy for grief?
    If your grief feels unmanageable, isolating, or interferes with functioning, support can help.
  • Will I be “diagnosed” with something?
    Not necessarily. We treat the human experience first — not just the diagnosis.
  • Can I bring up spiritual or cultural grief beliefs?
    Yes. We welcome all belief systems and seek to honor your personal context.

✅ You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone

📞 Call Us: (478) 745-9206
📍 3100 Ridge Ave, Macon, GA
🗓 Appointments within 1–2 weeks

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