Grief can disrupt daily life. Concentration drops. Sleep changes. Motivation falls. Loss can occur for a variety of reasons. Losing a loved or, losing a job, a breakup, or financial struggles. It’s different for everyone. While many people adjust over time, a lot of people need help to overcome their grief and loss. When symptoms persist or worsen, structured clinical care helps. At Excel Behavioral Health in Dover, NJ, we provide evidence-based treatment, clear plans, and steady support so you can return to daily functioning.
In some cases, grief lasts a long time and disrupts work, school, relationships, or health. This is sometimes known as complicated grief or prolonged grief disorder. People may experience ongoing feelings of sadness, numbness, or a deep longing that doesn’t go away. Anxiety may grow. The risk of depression and substance use can also increase. We see grief as something that can be treated, not downplayed. Our aim is to stabilize, build skills, and improve daily functioning. We provide a supportive environment where you can cope with your loss and return to your routine.
Grief is a normal response to loss, but sometimes it doesn’t ease with time. It can start to affect work, school, sleep, and relationships. If the pain stays strong or daily tasks feel harder for weeks or months, it may be time to get clinical support.
If these symptoms last for months, get worse, or make daily life hard, a clinical evaluation is recommended. Early assessment can speed improvement and reduce risks.
Care is matched to need. We use a step-up/step-down approach so intensity aligns with symptoms and safety.
Our inpatient program is for individuals with severe issues, safety concerns, or significant additional disorders. Services include round-the-clock supervision, individual therapy, group sessions, family meetings, medication management when needed, and structured daily routines. This level of care is suitable when symptoms or additional substance use require continuous support.
This program offers daytime treatment with the option to go home in the evening. It provides a structured environment without overnight stays. The therapy approach focuses on stabilization, skill-building, and daily routines. PHP is ideal for those who need intensive services but are stable enough to return home at night.
Our IOP program includes multiple sessions weekly while allowing individuals to maintain school, work, or family responsibilities. It emphasizes practicing skills, reducing symptoms, activating positive behavior, and preventing relapses for mood and anxiety symptoms related to grief. IOP serves as a bridge between higher levels of care and regular outpatient treatment.
This program involves weekly or biweekly sessions with a licensed clinician. Treatment methods may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, acceptance-based approaches, and grief-specific strategies (such as components from complicated grief therapy). The goals are to improve daily functioning, process the loss, and develop effective coping strategies.
These groups, led by professionals or peers, aim to reduce feelings of isolation and offer validation. There are options for children, adolescents, and adults. The objectives of these groups include sharing experiences, learning practical skills, and creating a support network.
This program offers video visits for individuals who cannot attend in person or prefer remote care. It maintains the same clinical standards while adapting the delivery method. Telehealth can complement in-person sessions during transitions or when scheduling challenges arise.
For individuals using alcohol or drugs to cope, we treat both conditions together. Mental health treatment can complement addiction treatment to ensure both aspects of care are addressed. Coordinated care includes craving management, relapse prevention, and grief processing. Integrating both improves outcomes and lowers relapse risk.
A psychiatric provider may prescribe or adjust medications when symptoms include significant depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, or agitation. Medication aims to reduce symptom burden so therapy works more effectively. Ongoing monitoring evaluates response and side effects.
Adjunctive options include mindfulness, relaxation training, light movement, breathing exercises, and creative therapies (art or music). These methods support the regulation of the nervous system and improve tolerance of distress. They do not replace evidence-based psychotherapy but can enhance it.
Excel treatment has changed my life! The staff starting from the intake process, to all the clinicians are amazing! I really enjoy that. Most of the staff are in recovery and relate to me I have been shown so much support, understanding, and accommodation above and beyond!
Our process is clear and focused. We set goals, track progress, and keep communication simple.
Assessment will cover the basics of your challenges to help create a plan. We’ll ask about the loss, your symptoms, health history, safety needs, supports, and goals. Short screenings may be used. The results guide your level of care, therapy options, and session frequency.
CBT is used to help clients Learn to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, and replace them with workable steps. If the loss involved trauma, we pace treatment and keep it safe and predictable. In addition, Grief-focused work provides Structured tools to process the loss, reconnect with values, and rebuild routine.
We teach practical skills you can use right away:
If helpful, family sessions offer education and support. We work on boundaries, communication, and roles—only with your consent and aligned with your goals.
With permission, we can coordinate with primary care, psychiatry, schools, or employers. This keeps plans consistent for safety, medication, and return-to-function steps.
If risks show up—like self-harm thoughts, severe insomnia, or rising substance use—we create a written safety plan. That may include medication changes, more frequent visits, or a temporary higher level of care.
Consider an assessment if grief symptoms persist beyond expected cultural norms, impair daily function, or include any of the following: sustained sleep disturbance, significant weight or appetite change, persistent inability to perform work or school tasks, escalating substance use, or safety concerns. Early intervention improves outcomes and shortens the time to relief.
We know that most people are unfamiliar with how the rehabilitation process works. This is completely normal – our application process is designed to be as simple as possible. Our caring staff will provide all of the guidance you or your loved one needs to make the journey into recovery as streamlined as possible.
We specialize in offering treatment to younger adults and adults in mid-life. At the Excel Center, we believe that recovery is possible for anyone, no matter what age or background. However, different groups of people face different challenges. As such, we make sure that the treatments we offer are varied and meet each of our clients’ exact needs. We consider the different life experiences, pressures, and histories of everyone who seeks help from us.
Paying for grief and loss treatment in New Jersey can feel overwhelming when you’re already carrying so much, but there are ways to make it possible. Most people start by exploring their insurance coverage. Many therapists and treatment centers in NJ accept major insurance plans, and your plan may include mental health benefits that cover grief counseling or therapy sessions. If you’re unsure, you can call the number on your insurance card and ask what your deductible, copay, or coinsurance is for behavioral health services. Even if your preferred provider isn’t in-network, some offices will help you submit out-of-network claims for partial reimbursement.
Our admissions team can help verify your coverage and walk you through your benefits. We work with most providers to ensure you understand your coverage plan and the expenses you will be responsible for.
If you’re employed, check if your workplace has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). These programs often cover several free counseling sessions to help you through life transitions and loss. Some therapists will also set up payment plans or flexible billing schedules, especially for ongoing treatment. Don’t hesitate to ask—most understand that grief doesn’t follow a budget.
Above all, remember that seeking help after loss isn’t a luxury; it’s a form of care your heart and mind deserve. Whether you use insurance, community resources, or payment assistance, there’s always a path forward in New Jersey. Support is available to you, and the cost of that help should never be a barrier to the healing you need.
At Excel Treatment Center, we can provide a fully customized treatment and recovery program for you or your loved one. Clients struggling with co-occurring disorders are offered the latest evidence-based treatments for addiction and mental health conditions.
Treatment is led by our team of addiction and mental health specialists. These clinicians are skilled in determining which types of treatment is most appropriate for your specific recovery needs.
Treatment approaches delivered at Excel include:
Excel Behavioral Health in Dover, NJ, offers evidence-based grief and loss treatment across multiple levels of care. Contact us to review symptoms, discuss the appropriate level of care, verify insurance, and schedule an intake. We will provide clear next steps, timelines, and what to expect in the first week of treatment. Our aim is straightforward: stabilize symptoms, restore routine, and support a return to daily life with effective, measurable care.
