Find a Pregnancy Loss Therapist

Pregnancy loss is a unique kind of grief—one that is often minimized, misunderstood, or completely overlooked. Therapy provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to:

• Express emotions that feel too heavy or complex to carry alone
• Make sense of what happened, even when there are no clear answers
• Process feelings of guilt, shame, or anger
• Navigate physical and emotional recovery
• Explore identity changes after loss
• Learn coping skills for everyday life, relationships, and future pregnancies
• Receive validation and support from a trained professional

Grief counseling after miscarriage doesn’t “fix” the pain—but it helps you move through it with more support, understanding, and self-compassion.

Yes. Miscarriage and pregnancy loss can trigger profound grief, guilt, sadness, and even trauma. These emotions may come in waves, feel out of proportion to the stage of pregnancy, or surprise you months or years later. It’s all normal.

Common emotional responses include:

• Grief and sadness for the future that was imagined
• Guilt or self-blame, wondering if something could have been done differently
• Shame, especially if you feel you "should be over it" by now
• Anger—at your body, medical providers, the world, or even your partner
• Disbelief or numbness, especially after multiple losses
• Anxiety about the future or fears about trying again

These are all valid and human responses to a heartbreaking experience. Working with a therapist for miscarriage can help you honor your grief without judgment and gently begin to heal.

There is no “right” time to seek help. Some people want to talk to a pregnancy loss therapist immediately after their loss, while others wait weeks, months, or even years. Therapy can be beneficial at any stage.

Consider counseling if:

• You're feeling overwhelmed by grief, sadness, or numbness
• You’re struggling to talk to others or feel misunderstood
• You feel stuck or unable to move forward
• Your relationships are strained because of the loss
• You're experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms
• You’re avoiding reminders or feeling disconnected from life
• You’re planning or entering a future pregnancy and feeling scared

Even if you’re “functioning,” you still deserve support. Therapy is not just for crisis—it’s for healing, resilience, and making meaning after profound loss.

Several therapeutic approaches can help individuals or couples navigate the emotional impact of pregnancy loss:

Grief Therapy

Helps process sadness, longing, and complex emotions tied to loss. This includes talking through the loss, identifying coping strategies, and integrating the experience over time.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps reframe painful thoughts (“I failed,” “It was my fault”) and manage emotional triggers like anxiety, hopelessness, or guilt.

Trauma-Informed Therapy

For those who experience miscarriage or pregnancy loss as traumatic (e.g., emergency procedures, stillbirth, medical neglect), trauma therapy supports emotional regulation and reduces PTSD symptoms.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

An evidence-based therapy for processing distressing or traumatic memories. EMDR after miscarriage can help reduce emotional intensity while retaining meaning and memory.

Couples Therapy

Supports partners in navigating their grief, communication struggles, emotional disconnect, or conflicting ways of coping.

Mindfulness and Compassion-Based Therapies

Focus on increasing self-kindness, acceptance, and present-moment awareness to reduce suffering and encourage healing.

Your therapy for pregnancy loss will be tailored to your needs—whether you want to talk through your emotions, process trauma, rebuild intimacy, or find peace with your body again.