Accessible Online Grief Counseling for Busy Adults

Personalized, restorative grief support through virtual EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy.

Grief can feel like constant irritation and exhaustion.

✖ Small bumps trigger significant reactions.

You’re overreacting or completely numb to simple disruptions. Joy is elusive, overwhelming and distressing.

✖ Your sleep is disturbed.

Overthinking and nightmares make nighttime the opposite of relaxing.

✖ Simple decisions are impossibly difficult.

Nothing feels like the “right” choice and motivation is non-existant.

✖ You're feeling los and worried you're in too deep.

Online grief therapy offers guidance, connection, and hope in the midst of confusion and hurt.

1

Consultation

To begin, schedule a 15 minute consultation to figure out if it’s a good fit. We’ll talk about what you’re looking for and what types of therapy might align with your goals and needs.

2

Online Intake Session

We’ll schedule a 75 minute virtual intake appointment to begin treatment and lay the ground for successful therapy.

3

Begin Therapy

Therapy can take place weekly or every-other week, depending on your personalized treatment plan. Online sessions are either 55 or 85 minutes.

From the comfort of your home, I’ll help you honor your loss and gently find a meaningful path forward.

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Why Virtual Therapy?

Maximum privacy - no offices or parking lots to wade through.

Convenience - do therapy from your space (CA, CO, FL, VA residents only).

Flexibility - if you have internet, we can do therapy.

Effectiveness - EMDR and other grief therapies are as effective or more online vs. in person

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Carly Pollack sitting on a sofa using a laptop to do virtual or online grief counseling.
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Prefer to explore in-person therapy options?

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Specialized Grief Support

Bereavement

Navigating the deep sadness and complex emotions that arise from the loss of a loved one.

Traumatic Loss

Healing from losses involving violent circumstances, such as accidents, suicide, or homicide.

Complicated Grief

Providing support for prolonged grief from losing someone to addiction or cognitive decline.

Betrayal Trauma

Rebuilding trust and healing from the profound pain of betrayal, whether from infidelity or broken trust.

Pet Loss

Offering compassionate support for the unique and often underestimated grief of losing a beloved animal.

Perinatal Loss

Providing gentle understanding support for those experiencing the devastating loss of a pregnancy or infant death.

Family Abandonment

Healing from family estrangement, rejection, or identity-based conflicts, and finding a sense of belonging.

Anticipatory Grief

Supporting you through facing an impending loss or life-altering circumstance.

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Weekly therapy might be for you if:

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✅ You’ve experienced the loss of a relationship, person, or way of life

✅ You describe your emotions as out of control or numb

You struggle to trust yourself, those around you, or the world

Your sleep is restless and you don’t easily relax

✅ You push away emotions like sadness, guilt, anger, or joy, fearing they will take over

✅ Your relationships, even the close ones, feel distant or unfulfilling

✅ You’ve never tried therapy before or you’ve found it unhelpful in the past

Online grief therapy is NOT:

🚫 You recount horrific times in your life and I nod along

🚫 Me telling you to “forgive and forget” “look on the bright side” or “they’re in a better place now!” and charging you money for it

🚫 You tell me your hurts and traumas until you’re exhausted and overwhelmed, session after session

🚫 Me giving you all the secret answers and !finally! everything is all better in a couple of easy sessions

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Dealing with loss? You're not alone. Grief is a deeply powerful human experience we’re rarely prepared for.

This work is personal for me. I've experienced a lot of loss, and it’s profoundly impacted how I approach therapy and the types of issues I work best with. Online therapy is way to connect and find real support from home. Personally and professionally, I’ve seen how tools like EMDR and IFS can improve confidence and create peace.

If you're ready, reach out and let’s have a consultation phone call. Together, we can honor your loss, create meaning, and rediscover self-compassion, at your own pace.

~ Carly

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faqs

Virtual Grief Therapy

  • Grief counseling, in my practice, is a personalized journey we embark on together to gently restore your sense of self after loss.

    It’s about creating a safe virtual space to acknowledge the profound irritation and exhaustion grief brings, allowing those small bumps to be seen and understood without judgment.

    Grief counseling is professional guidance and effective processing using evidence-based therapy modalities.

  • Yes, numerous studies have demonstrated that online grief therapy, when conducted by a qualified therapist, is just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

    The convenience and accessibility of online therapy allow you to receive support from the comfort of your own home, without compromising the quality of care.

    I use a secure video conferencing platform to create a safe and confidential space for your healing journey.

  • I specialize in supporting adults navigating a range of grief experiences, including:

    • Bereavement: Grief related to the loss of loved ones.

    • Traumatic Loss: Grief resulting from sudden or violent losses, such as suicide or accidents.

    • Complicated Grief: Prolonged or intense grief that interferes with daily life.

    • Betrayal Trauma: Grief from infidelity or broken trust.

    • Family Loss/Rejection: Grief related to estrangement or identity-based rejection.

    • Pet Loss: Grief related to the loss of a beloved animal.

    • Perinatal Loss: Grief related to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death.

  • It's completely understandable that grief can feel overwhelming.

    I am trained to notice and respond to the micro movements, expressions, and nonverbal cues of overwhelm. Grief is deeply painful and can at times feel too overwhelming. This is completely normal.

    My goal is to help you build internal resources to feel like you can handle the many, sometimes unpredictable sharp edges that grief throws at us.

    If (and honestly when) this happens during an online session, we embrace it and adapt. We can slow down, distract, take breaks, or focus on somatic grounding techniques. We will get familiar with the parts that are concerned with your loss and make sure they feel validated and cared for.

    I'm here to support you wherever you’re at, and we'll work together to find what feels most comfortable.

  • Are you finding that the world feels different now, like a piece is missing? Do familiar things feel heavy or joyless? Are you caught in waves of intense emotion, even when you don't expect them? Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others, or find yourself longing and numb?

    If these experiences resonate, you're likely navigating grief. Grief doesn’t always look like deep sadness or crying all day. This journey is unique, and online grief counseling can offer understanding and support as you find your way forward.

  • My approach to grief therapy is rooted in compassion, proficiency, and empathy.

    I integrate evidence-based modalities, such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems), to help you process your grief and find healing.

    I create a safe and supportive online environment where you can explore your emotions, develop coping strategies, and reconnect with your sense of self.

  • I am an out-of-network provider, meaning I don’t directly bill insurance. However, for residents of California, Colorado, Florida, and Virginia, your insurance may offer out-of-network benefits for virtual therapy. I can provide you with a superbill to submit for potential reimbursement. Checking with your insurance provider is recommended to understand your specific coverage.

  • Yes, online therapy is highly effective in addressing complicated grief and trauma.

    We can utilize modalities like EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, and IFS, which are well-suited for online delivery, to help you process traumatic memories, address unresolved grief, and develop coping mechanisms.

    The convenience of online sessions can also make it easier to access consistent support during challenging times.

  • Aside from the fact that therapy during and after loss can significantly improve your quality of life?

    Online grief therapy also offers several advantages, including:

    • Convenience: Access therapy from the comfort of your home, eliminating travel time.

    • Accessibility: Receive support regardless of your location or mobility.

    • Comfort: Create a safe and familiar environment for your sessions.

    • Flexibility: Schedule appointments that fit your busy lifestyle.

    • Privacy: Maintain confidentiality in a secure online setting.

  • While grief can certainly bring about feelings of sadness, anxiety, or even numbness, my focus in grief counseling is specifically on honoring and processing your unique experience of loss. Using modalities like EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy, we'll address the specific ways grief is impacting your nervous system and emotional landscape, helping you move through the pain towards restoration, rather than solely focusing on managing symptoms of depression or anxiety.

  • I use a secure and HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform through Psychology Today.

    Your privacy is of utmost importance. The platform uses end-to-end encryption to ensure that your sessions are confidential and protected.

    I also adhere to strict ethical guidelines regarding client confidentiality.

    Being a private pay therapist, I am able to uphold complete confidentiality unlike when using insurance to pay for therapy.

  • My fees for online grief therapy are:

    $300 - Intake session (75 min)

    $200 - Weekly or biweekly session (55 min)

    $325 - Weekly or biweekly session (85 min)

    You can pay for counseling using Zelle, venmo, cash/check, credit/debit card, or HSA/FSA.

  • Scheduling an online therapy session is easy.

    You can click here to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.

    I offer these free initial consultations to discuss your needs and determine if online grief therapy is a good fit for you.

    I’ll answer your questions about my approach and experience, and we will plan our first session from there.

Effective Grief Therapies for Online Counseling

Ready to begin virtual therapy?

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