Advance Psychotherapy Practice has announced the launch of a new 12-week virtual Grief and Loss Group designed to provide connection, structured support, and practical coping strategies for adults navigating bereavement, according to program announcements. The specialized group meetings are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Sept. 23, running weekly from 5 to 6:30 p.m., as part of the organization’s regional expansion of mental health services across Western Massachusetts.
Facilitated by licensed independent clinical social workers Phet DiLullo and Katelyn Tower, the upcoming program offers a dedicated space for individuals dealing with the emotional weight of loss. The curriculum focuses on helping participants understand the grief process, express associated emotions safely, begin accepting the reality of an irreversible loss, and build reliable support systems with peers facing similar challenges, according to practice details published at Advance Psychotherapy Practice.
“Grief can feel isolating, and this group offers participants a place to feel understood and supported while learning ways to navigate their healing,” DiLullo stated regarding the launch.
Structure and Objectives of the 12-Week Virtual Support Group
The virtual format aims to make bereavement support accessible to participants throughout Western Massachusetts without requiring in-person travel. Over the course of 12 weeks, group members will explore multiple facets of the healing journey. According to program outlines, the sessions help attendees recognize various manifestations of grief, normalize their individual experiences, and receive structured information about the bereavement process directly from licensed facilitators and fellow group members.
By connecting with others in a facilitated environment, participants work toward identifying and voicing feelings that often remain suppressed during solitary grieving. The program emphasizes mutual support, enabling members to establish long-term connections that extend beyond the weekly meetings.
Expansion of Mental Health Services in Western Massachusetts
The introduction of the Grief and Loss Group coincides with the broader regional expansion of mental health services by Advance Psychotherapy Practice. This growth includes the opening of a physical office located at 171 Dwight Road, Suite 203, in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
The Longmeadow location delivers both in-person and telehealth psychotherapy tailored for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Practice representatives confirmed that the facility is currently accepting new clients and accommodates a wide range of major health insurance providers. Accepted plans include BlueCross and BlueShield, Health New England, Medicare, Optum networks—such as UnitedHealthcare, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plans, and Mass General Brigham—alongside self-pay and out-of-pocket options.
Registration and Participation Details
Adults seeking to join the upcoming Wednesday sessions can complete registration through the official Advance Psychotherapy Practice Grief and Loss Group page. With the virtual group commencing on Sept. 23, prospective participants are encouraged to review insurance coverage compatibility and secure enrollment ahead of the opening session.
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