Grief Counseling in Frederick, Maryland

Mindfulness-based grief counseling for adults seeking holistic healing. Work with award-winning expert Heather Stang via Zoom. Private and group support.

Grief can be disorienting—whether it's the death of a loved one or a non-death loss like divorce, estrangement, or major life transition. You don't have to face this alone. From my practice in Frederick, Maryland, I offer virtual grief counseling services grounded in mindfulness, compassion, and clinical expertise. Currently all sessions are offered via secure Zoom to make support accessible and convenient.

About Heather Stang, MA, C-IAYT

Heather Stang is a nationally recognized grief expert and the 2025 recipient of the Clinical Practice Award from the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). She is the author of Mindfulness & Grief and Navigating Loss: A Guided Journey to Healing, and her mindfulness-based framework is featured in The Handbook of Grief Therapies, a comprehensive guide for clinicians. With a background in thanatology and yoga therapy, Heather specializes in helping individuals navigate both death-related and non-death losses through a compassionate, trauma-sensitive lens. Her approach is grounded in both science and soul.

Why Work With Heather?

  • 20+ years of experience in grief care and mindfulness
  • Award-winning clinician and published author
  • Supportive of all faiths, identities, and lived experiences
  • Flexible online scheduling and secure Zoom platform
  • Affordable group options and private session packages

Private Grief Counseling 

Individual grief therapy customized for your unique needs

In these confidential one-on-one Zoom sessions, we work together to gently navigate your grief using mindfulness-based techniques. As a certified yoga therapist with a master’s in thanatology, I integrate body awareness, self-compassion, and neuroscience-informed strategies to help you:

  • Manage intense emotions like anxiety, guilt, and sadness
  • Find your footing after loss, trauma, or life upheaval
  • Reconnect with your sense of identity and meaning
  • Create a continuing bond with the person you've lost

This is not about “getting over” your grief—it’s about learning to carry it with grace.

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Virtual Grief Support Group

Community-centered healing for connection and validation

Our mindfulness-based grief support groups meet weekly on Zoom and offer structured guidance in a warm, nonjudgmental environment. Each session blends shared reflection, guided meditation, and themes such as:

  • Navigating Holidays and Anniversaries
  • Grief and Self-Compassion
  • Mindful Rituals for Memory and Meaning

These virtual groups are designed to help you feel seen, supported, and less alone.

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Online Grief Education & Public Speaking

Keynotes, workshops, and trainings for professionals and the public

I provide virtual speaking engagements and grief education workshops for organizations, hospices, HR teams, and mental health professionals. My presentations are informative, heartfelt, and grounded in over two decades of experience in grief support. Popular topics include:

  • Mindfulness & Grief for Professionals
  • Non-Death Loss in the Workplace
  • Tools for Holding Space in Times of Suffering

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Take the First Step Toward Healing

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by a recent loss or struggling with the long-term impact of grief, support is just a click away.

Get the compassionate support you need plus mindfulness-based tools to navigate life after loss.



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