Grief Therapists in Dunwoody, GA
Michelle McEwen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30346
Waitlist for new clients
I look forward to working alongside you on your personal goals whether it be coping better with anxiety or depression, setting better boundaries with your friends and family, or supporting along your grief journey. I have experience in several areas including: foster children, foster/adoptive parents, sexual assault survivors, medically fragile children and their caregivers, and individuals at end of life. I am newly offering groups at an affordable private pay rate (women's anxiety and aging wellness groups).
I look forward to working alongside you on your personal goals whether it be coping better with anxiety or depression, setting better boundaries with your friends and family, or supporting along your grief journey. I have experience in several areas including: foster children, foster/adoptive parents, sexual assault survivors, medically fragile children and their caregivers, and individuals at end of life. I am newly offering groups at an affordable private pay rate (women's anxiety and aging wellness groups).
Tiquicha Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of GA, FL, TN, AZ and SC with over 20 years of experience in medical and mental health facilitating needed assistance and resolving wide range of concerns for clients including depression, anxiety, PTSD, self esteem and grief/ loss. I also have helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Psychotherapy and Creative coaching are offered through a safe and secure video platform to those in Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, and Arizona. Coaching is available for distance services by phone and video.
I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of GA, FL, TN, AZ and SC with over 20 years of experience in medical and mental health facilitating needed assistance and resolving wide range of concerns for clients including depression, anxiety, PTSD, self esteem and grief/ loss. I also have helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Psychotherapy and Creative coaching are offered through a safe and secure video platform to those in Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, and Arizona. Coaching is available for distance services by phone and video.
Anna Lisa Derenthal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Are you haunted by the past, consumed by fear, pain, guilt or sadness? I have helped many others like you end suffering and overcome fears, finally putting their pasts behind them. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting are specialized therapies for healing Trauma and PTSD more quickly and completely. I am also experienced with grief/ loss, panic and anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, low self esteem, and other issues.
In addition, I work with LGBTQI, Gender Identity, transgender people and transitioning. I am open-minded and accepting and I welcome folks from all spiritual belief systems, sexual orientations, gender expressions, colors, shapes and sizes.
Are you haunted by the past, consumed by fear, pain, guilt or sadness? I have helped many others like you end suffering and overcome fears, finally putting their pasts behind them. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting are specialized therapies for healing Trauma and PTSD more quickly and completely. I am also experienced with grief/ loss, panic and anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, low self esteem, and other issues.
In addition, I work with LGBTQI, Gender Identity, transgender people and transitioning. I am open-minded and accepting and I welcome folks from all spiritual belief systems, sexual orientations, gender expressions, colors, shapes and sizes.
Hi, I’m Alex. I’m an Associate Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor currently under supervision as I work toward full licensure. Whether you are facing personal challenges or seeking support as a couple, know that you don’t have to navigate these difficulties alone. I specialize in helping adult individuals and couples, particularly in navigating grief and loss, as well as trauma, depression, social anxiety, self-esteem, communication concerns, and life transitions.
Hi, I’m Alex. I’m an Associate Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor currently under supervision as I work toward full licensure. Whether you are facing personal challenges or seeking support as a couple, know that you don’t have to navigate these difficulties alone. I specialize in helping adult individuals and couples, particularly in navigating grief and loss, as well as trauma, depression, social anxiety, self-esteem, communication concerns, and life transitions.
Margaret Pendergrass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, GC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30350
Waitlist for new clients
There are many different types of losses, including the death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, loss of health or ability due to chronic illness, and even loss of the life you thought you would lead.
Are you struggling to come to terms with a painful loss or changes in your life? Whether it’s the death of a loved one, a serious illness or the burden of caregiving, nothing really prepares us for grief when it arrives. The emotions may feel overwhelming and it’s natural to want to avoid them altogether. For a while you can survive by staying busy and distracting yourself, but these strategies are not sustainable forever. Grief can feel like just one more thing to manage, especially if you already had a full plate. Healthy, active grieving is the way forward!
There are many different types of losses, including the death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, loss of health or ability due to chronic illness, and even loss of the life you thought you would lead.
Are you struggling to come to terms with a painful loss or changes in your life? Whether it’s the death of a loved one, a serious illness or the burden of caregiving, nothing really prepares us for grief when it arrives. The emotions may feel overwhelming and it’s natural to want to avoid them altogether. For a while you can survive by staying busy and distracting yourself, but these strategies are not sustainable forever. Grief can feel like just one more thing to manage, especially if you already had a full plate. Healthy, active grieving is the way forward!
One of the greatest offerings of therapy is the opportunity for change. I work both with clients who are wanting change and those who have been thrust into change without asking for it. Clients facing complex trauma & PTSD, grief, life transitions, and other big hurdles can find balance and restoration in their work with me. I help clients to reconstruct their relationships with trauma, loss, anxiety, and with the other people in their lives.
One of the greatest offerings of therapy is the opportunity for change. I work both with clients who are wanting change and those who have been thrust into change without asking for it. Clients facing complex trauma & PTSD, grief, life transitions, and other big hurdles can find balance and restoration in their work with me. I help clients to reconstruct their relationships with trauma, loss, anxiety, and with the other people in their lives.
I completed my MSW from UGA where I focused on working with adults experiencing grief, a subject of special interest to me.
I am dedicated to guiding individuals toward personal growth, fostering self-compassion, and nurturing meaningful connections with loved ones and communities, resulting in positive and lasting impacts on their lives. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I completed my MSW from UGA where I focused on working with adults experiencing grief, a subject of special interest to me.
I am dedicated to guiding individuals toward personal growth, fostering self-compassion, and nurturing meaningful connections with loved ones and communities, resulting in positive and lasting impacts on their lives. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Marnie Ellis Fulton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPRP, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
I'm passionate about working collaboratively with all of my clients, especially: clients of all ages with autoimmune, other chronic or potential life-limiting illness; teens/college students and parents with concerns related to academic and/or behavioral issues and in strengthening relationships; clients with mood, anxiety and addiction issues; clients with grief and loss issues and clients contemplating separation and/or divorce. I can objectively mediate a separation or divorce to each parties satisfaction.
I'm passionate about working collaboratively with all of my clients, especially: clients of all ages with autoimmune, other chronic or potential life-limiting illness; teens/college students and parents with concerns related to academic and/or behavioral issues and in strengthening relationships; clients with mood, anxiety and addiction issues; clients with grief and loss issues and clients contemplating separation and/or divorce. I can objectively mediate a separation or divorce to each parties satisfaction.
Hey, Hey! I’m excited to meet you! I work with adolescents and adults experiencing a broad range of life experiences including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, launching, interpersonal conflict, familial dysfunction, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I believe therapy is for everyone and lean strongly on my ability to authentically connect with my clients.
Hey, Hey! I’m excited to meet you! I work with adolescents and adults experiencing a broad range of life experiences including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, launching, interpersonal conflict, familial dysfunction, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I believe therapy is for everyone and lean strongly on my ability to authentically connect with my clients.
Do you feel like your relationships have lost their meaning or struggle with feeling like you are not good enough? Are you going through a major life change that is tipping the scales of what you feel like you can handle? My clinical experience is in neurodivergence, executive functioning, self-esteem, depression, productivity & performance anxiety, burnout, life transitions (such as job changes, navigating the perinatal period, et), and grief. My counseling style is personable and engaged, and I approach my client’s stories with curiosity and openness. My goal is to gain an understanding of your unique set of experiences.
Do you feel like your relationships have lost their meaning or struggle with feeling like you are not good enough? Are you going through a major life change that is tipping the scales of what you feel like you can handle? My clinical experience is in neurodivergence, executive functioning, self-esteem, depression, productivity & performance anxiety, burnout, life transitions (such as job changes, navigating the perinatal period, et), and grief. My counseling style is personable and engaged, and I approach my client’s stories with curiosity and openness. My goal is to gain an understanding of your unique set of experiences.
Alicia Allison Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
My expertise lies in treating anxiety disorders, OCD as well as working with clients facing depression, grief, childhood trauma, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and parent-child interactions.
I believe in helping people discover their ability to be resilient and how to live in the present moment. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming with too many expectations from school, work, friends, etc. Anxiety is normal, until it becomes unmanageable and begins to restrict your ability to function in your daily life. I can help you push back on your anxiety and learn to feel better equipped to set boundaries with anxiety.
My expertise lies in treating anxiety disorders, OCD as well as working with clients facing depression, grief, childhood trauma, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and parent-child interactions.
I believe in helping people discover their ability to be resilient and how to live in the present moment. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming with too many expectations from school, work, friends, etc. Anxiety is normal, until it becomes unmanageable and begins to restrict your ability to function in your daily life. I can help you push back on your anxiety and learn to feel better equipped to set boundaries with anxiety.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
I believe, in each of us, there is an inherent need to be understood and accepted and that psychotherapy involves building a caring relationship in which clients feel safe and at ease. My goal for our time together is to help you better understand yourself, understand patters behind the choices you make and equip you with coping skills that will enable you to more effectively deal with life stressors. I am passionate about couple/marriage work and restoring relationships, integrating faith into the counseling process, addressing women's issues, identity development and growth, self esteem, professional development, grief and loss.
I believe, in each of us, there is an inherent need to be understood and accepted and that psychotherapy involves building a caring relationship in which clients feel safe and at ease. My goal for our time together is to help you better understand yourself, understand patters behind the choices you make and equip you with coping skills that will enable you to more effectively deal with life stressors. I am passionate about couple/marriage work and restoring relationships, integrating faith into the counseling process, addressing women's issues, identity development and growth, self esteem, professional development, grief and loss.
Martha Leslie Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30346 (Online Only)
I use these practices to assist folks with addictions, trauma, grief, complicated medical issues, exploring sexuality and gender, spirituality, mood disorders, chronic pain, couples and other relationship challenges.
Let's face it, it's really hard to be human. Clients come to me for many different reasons. One thing they all have in common, and by the way, so do I, is that we just want to be okay and want to minimize our struggles. I enter into partnership with folks who come to see me and use my skill, training, and experience to meet people where they are and to help them navigate life's challenges. I seek to leave people with skills they can continue to grow through once we end our formal time together. I'm deeply passionate about what I do in our shared time and constantly grow my knowledge base. I see the therapeutic space as sacred.
I use these practices to assist folks with addictions, trauma, grief, complicated medical issues, exploring sexuality and gender, spirituality, mood disorders, chronic pain, couples and other relationship challenges.
Let's face it, it's really hard to be human. Clients come to me for many different reasons. One thing they all have in common, and by the way, so do I, is that we just want to be okay and want to minimize our struggles. I enter into partnership with folks who come to see me and use my skill, training, and experience to meet people where they are and to help them navigate life's challenges. I seek to leave people with skills they can continue to grow through once we end our formal time together. I'm deeply passionate about what I do in our shared time and constantly grow my knowledge base. I see the therapeutic space as sacred.
So, whether you deal with anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, grief/ loss, daily stressors, trauma, or trials and tribulations, today is the day that you seek the hel.
As a therapist, I believe it is important to walk in your purpose, and I believe I do that every day. My name is Laijun English, and I am a counselor that provides treatment for teen girls and women dealing with life’s challenges. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of GA.
So, whether you deal with anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, grief/ loss, daily stressors, trauma, or trials and tribulations, today is the day that you seek the hel.
As a therapist, I believe it is important to walk in your purpose, and I believe I do that every day. My name is Laijun English, and I am a counselor that provides treatment for teen girls and women dealing with life’s challenges. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of GA.
Megan Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
My experience includes working with clients from early adulthood to senior-aged adults and helping individuals with depression, anxiety, grief and loss.
I believe in establishing a non-judgmental therapeutic partnership with clients to assist in overcoming life's difficulties. I am dedicated to helping clients understand the issues that are affecting their well-being and developing a plan to positively address these issues.
My experience includes working with clients from early adulthood to senior-aged adults and helping individuals with depression, anxiety, grief and loss.
I believe in establishing a non-judgmental therapeutic partnership with clients to assist in overcoming life's difficulties. I am dedicated to helping clients understand the issues that are affecting their well-being and developing a plan to positively address these issues.
Many feel an experience of loss and grieving for what has been.
I have been in practice for 20 plus years. I have worked with a very diverse group of clients in terms of age, sex, race, and ethnic background. My current active clients include adults born in 6 different decades. I work with individuals and do a good deal of couples counseling.
Many feel an experience of loss and grieving for what has been.
I have been in practice for 20 plus years. I have worked with a very diverse group of clients in terms of age, sex, race, and ethnic background. My current active clients include adults born in 6 different decades. I work with individuals and do a good deal of couples counseling.
Jenny Barwick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
I specialize in depression treatment among different populations- infertility, PMADs (perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders), depression, grief, older adults, and caregiving.
Are you depressed? Do you feel alone in a room full of people? Do you find yourself wanting to cry but not knowing why? My favorite quote is, "The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality" and I wholeheartedly believe in it. Depression does not discriminate. I specialize in depression treatment among different populations- infertility, perinatal mood disorders, older adults, and midlife adults. Another speciality includes caregiving and different types of grief. You don't have to do this alone. I believe therapy makes the world a better place and you are brave for seeking help.
I specialize in depression treatment among different populations- infertility, PMADs (perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders), depression, grief, older adults, and caregiving.
Are you depressed? Do you feel alone in a room full of people? Do you find yourself wanting to cry but not knowing why? My favorite quote is, "The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality" and I wholeheartedly believe in it. Depression does not discriminate. I specialize in depression treatment among different populations- infertility, perinatal mood disorders, older adults, and midlife adults. Another speciality includes caregiving and different types of grief. You don't have to do this alone. I believe therapy makes the world a better place and you are brave for seeking help.
Chelsea 'lovewtcs' Ward-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BBB, NCC
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30338 (Online Only)
I have experience with eating disorders, grief, addiction, anger management, depression, anxiety, generalized mental health, relationship concerns, life transitions, career counseling, and more.
Welcome, my name is Chelsea Ward-Smith. I am a licensed professional counselor, BBB instructor, coach, & etc. LoveWTCS gives you courage, the ability to change, and creates a more balanced and healthier life through mindfulness. "The deeper the sorrow is carved within. The more balanced of the mind, body and soul." Once you can see the love around you. You will then see the love within yourself. Your mental health and/or diagnoses do not define you. However, it is a part of you & can be managed by changing your mindset and managing your emotions successfully through coping skills, self awareness of your triggers, and self care.
I have experience with eating disorders, grief, addiction, anger management, depression, anxiety, generalized mental health, relationship concerns, life transitions, career counseling, and more.
Welcome, my name is Chelsea Ward-Smith. I am a licensed professional counselor, BBB instructor, coach, & etc. LoveWTCS gives you courage, the ability to change, and creates a more balanced and healthier life through mindfulness. "The deeper the sorrow is carved within. The more balanced of the mind, body and soul." Once you can see the love around you. You will then see the love within yourself. Your mental health and/or diagnoses do not define you. However, it is a part of you & can be managed by changing your mindset and managing your emotions successfully through coping skills, self awareness of your triggers, and self care.
Malika Boyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338 (Online Only)
Are you a woman who feels stuck in life? Maybe you're living with regrets about the past, frustration about the present, or worry about the future. Or, maybe you live with a chronic health condition that you believe has robbed you of your hopes and dreams. If this sounds like you, I would like to help. I'm Malika, a licensed clinical social worker based in Atlanta, GA. In my practice, I specialize in guiding adult women through life's stressors. Whether it's grappling with chronic illness, the loss of a loved one, post-divorce loneliness, or job loss, I will work with you to develop tools needed to weather life's storms.
Are you a woman who feels stuck in life? Maybe you're living with regrets about the past, frustration about the present, or worry about the future. Or, maybe you live with a chronic health condition that you believe has robbed you of your hopes and dreams. If this sounds like you, I would like to help. I'm Malika, a licensed clinical social worker based in Atlanta, GA. In my practice, I specialize in guiding adult women through life's stressors. Whether it's grappling with chronic illness, the loss of a loved one, post-divorce loneliness, or job loss, I will work with you to develop tools needed to weather life's storms.
Do you feel overwhelmed by grief and loss, trauma, or challenging life transitions? I offer a balanced, holistic approach that considers your mind, body, and soul, allowing clients to be heard and move forward efficiently without judgment. My goal and passion are to help clients process their loss and thoughtfully reexamine their purpose and the urgency with which they live their lives. I enjoy working with adults and elders and helping them find peace on the other side.
Do you feel overwhelmed by grief and loss, trauma, or challenging life transitions? I offer a balanced, holistic approach that considers your mind, body, and soul, allowing clients to be heard and move forward efficiently without judgment. My goal and passion are to help clients process their loss and thoughtfully reexamine their purpose and the urgency with which they live their lives. I enjoy working with adults and elders and helping them find peace on the other side.
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How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.