Rising Sails offers grief therapy in Maryland for adults navigating anticipatory grief, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and loss.
You may be grieving something that is still happening—or something you know is coming—and feeling like other people don’t fully understand what that’s like. Grief therapy in Maryland provides a place to talk about what you’re carrying, especially when it doesn’t fit neatly into conversations with others.
Anticipatory grief is the emotional response to a loss that has not fully happened yet. It often shows up with serious illness, progressive diagnoses, and caregiving situations where change is unfolding over time.
Grief therapy is not about pushing through grief or moving on quickly. It’s about having support as you navigate something that is already impacting your life, even if the loss is still ahead.
WHAT BRINGS PEOPLE HERE
This kind of grief often starts before anything is officially “over.”
Maybe you’ve received a serious diagnosis and your daily life feels different than it used to. Maybe you are watching someone you love change, and you’re grieving parts of them while they are still here. Maybe you are managing responsibilities every day while privately feeling overwhelmed by what is happening.
Grief therapy offers support for the emotional impact of these experiences—especially when there is no clear space to talk about them elsewhere.
This is not about forcing acceptance or speeding up grief. It’s about learning how to live with what is happening without feeling like you have to carry it alone.
WHO THIS IS FOR
You might be in the right place if…
You are facing a serious diagnosis
Your own or someone you love. The uncertainty is affecting how you experience daily life.
You are a caregiver
You are supporting someone else while also experiencing grief that has nowhere to go.
You are holding it together—but it feels like a lot
On the outside, things may look stable. Internally, you feel exhausted or emotionally overwhelmed.
ABOUT YOUR THERAPIST
Sherri Webster, LCSW, C-SWHC
Sherri is a licensed clinical social worker licensed in Maryland and several other states. Her certification in Health Care Social Work reflects specialized training in the intersection of medical illness and emotional experience.
She provides grief therapy in Maryland for adults navigating anticipatory grief, illness-related grief, and caregiver stress. This includes grief that begins before a loss occurs and continues through uncertainty and change.
With over a decade of clinical experience, she offers steady, grounded support for people carrying complex emotional weight that is often unseen.
FREE CONSULTATION
A free consultation is the first step. No pressure, no commitment—just a conversation to see if this feels like the right fit for you.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do you accept insurance?
See current rates and incurance information here.
Is telehealth available throughout Maryland?
Yes. Grief therapy is available via telehealth for adults anywhere in the state.
How do I know if this is the right fit?
The consultation is designed to help you decide if this feels supportive and appropriate for your needs.
What if my grief is connected to a medical diagnosis?
That is a core focus of this work. The C-SWHC credential reflects advanced training in medical and emotional integration.
SERVING MARYLAND STATEWIDE
Grief therapy is available via telehealth to adults across the entire state.
This includes people seeking support for grief, illness-related stress, caregiving strain, and anticipatory loss throughout Maryland, including Baltimore, Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Columbia, Frederick, Annapolis, Gaithersburg, Towson, Ellicott City, Bowie, Hagerstown, Salisbury, and Ocean City.