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Awakenings Counseling Center - Melody Knapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
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I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples and families attain and maintain hope and healing by means of a therapeutic relationship and personalized intervention that work best for them. I have a deep empathy for those who are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, unresolved past hurts, and broken relationships.
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Kari Sandy
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Modern Me Psychology, Inc
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Verified Verified
Roselle, IL 60172
You deserve to live a life that promotes love, peace, good health, and happiness! You can live a life that nurtures your growth, promotes healing, and ultimately leads to transformation and achievement of your goals. It all begins with you and your story! There are times in life when we are not feeling love and a sense of wellbeing. It’s okay to not be okay. And, it’s okay to need help dealing with life’s challenges. There is no shame in seeking support; it proves how courageous and strong you are and you should be proud! A wise person recognizes their limits, seeks help, and is not embarrassed to need the support.
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Michelle Reynolds
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Verified Verified
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(847) 807-1931 View (847) 807-1931
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Terese Westberg
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Roselle, IL 60172
I believe that we all deserve to be happy. I work with clients to identify, evaluate, and challenge non-productive fears, thoughts, behavior patterns and beliefs, and develop purposeful and productive insights, beliefs, and behaviors to encourage and restore well-being.
I believe that we all deserve to be happy. I work with clients to identify, evaluate, and challenge non-productive fears, thoughts, behavior patterns and beliefs, and develop purposeful and productive insights, beliefs, and behaviors to encourage and restore well-being.
(630) 318-3030 View (630) 318-3030
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Siri Ellyn Hansen
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Roselle, IL 60172
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Grief Therapists

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.