Grief Therapists in Topeka, KS
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My greatest passions are supporting clients walking through Life Adjustments, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Domestic Violence, Postpartum and Grief.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, I earned my Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Education from Emporia State University and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University. I am a Mom, Christian, Mentor, and Lover of the Outdoors. Whether you are seeking support for a better life balance, desire to improve your relationships, or are struggling with challenges in your life - I am here to listen and support you. I believe in the value of a genuine client and counselor relationship and want to walk with you through whatever you may be facing.
My greatest passions are supporting clients walking through Life Adjustments, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Domestic Violence, Postpartum and Grief.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, I earned my Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Education from Emporia State University and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University. I am a Mom, Christian, Mentor, and Lover of the Outdoors. Whether you are seeking support for a better life balance, desire to improve your relationships, or are struggling with challenges in your life - I am here to listen and support you. I believe in the value of a genuine client and counselor relationship and want to walk with you through whatever you may be facing.
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Bryan Beaty
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topeka, KS 66614
Some of the topics discussed include: relationship/marriage problems, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and social difficulties.
Hi! I’m Bryan. My hope is to provide clients with a supportive and safe environment where they feel comfortable to explore and understand thoughts and feelings that may arise through life. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-worth, life changes, and trauma. You may be handling these difficulties in ways that are not satisfying or that impact your relationships. Whether you are a teenager struggling to make meaningful relationships, a young adult starting with new changes in life, or a survivor of trauma looking for a safe place to heal, I am here to help.
Some of the topics discussed include: relationship/marriage problems, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and social difficulties.
Hi! I’m Bryan. My hope is to provide clients with a supportive and safe environment where they feel comfortable to explore and understand thoughts and feelings that may arise through life. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-worth, life changes, and trauma. You may be handling these difficulties in ways that are not satisfying or that impact your relationships. Whether you are a teenager struggling to make meaningful relationships, a young adult starting with new changes in life, or a survivor of trauma looking for a safe place to heal, I am here to help.
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I specialize in helping clients who are coping with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Life is not always easy to maneuver through. We become paralyzed and confused, not knowing which direction to take. There are times that we need help processing our emotions. I am passionate about being present while you walk through the journey of healing. My commitment is to provide you with a calm and supportive environment allowing you the space to take those needed steps. I believe that everyone has an inner strength to overcome whatever challenges you are facing. With guidance, you will find this strength needed to overcome any issues you are struggling with.
I specialize in helping clients who are coping with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Life is not always easy to maneuver through. We become paralyzed and confused, not knowing which direction to take. There are times that we need help processing our emotions. I am passionate about being present while you walk through the journey of healing. My commitment is to provide you with a calm and supportive environment allowing you the space to take those needed steps. I believe that everyone has an inner strength to overcome whatever challenges you are facing. With guidance, you will find this strength needed to overcome any issues you are struggling with.
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Phelica A Glass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, GCCA-C, FAAGC, CSOTP, SPARC
Verified Verified
Topeka, KS 66603
Certified Child and Adolescent Grief Counselor.
Meeting the needs of individuals by empowering their voice, strengthening their individuality while joining them in their personal journey. If you have found yourself searching for your inner voice, seeking a better you, or identifying your place in life... I'm available to partner with you. If your children are in need of a motivator or an encourager who will be available to them, who will advocate for them or who will help them set limits in their behavior...I am available to them.
Certified Child and Adolescent Grief Counselor.
Meeting the needs of individuals by empowering their voice, strengthening their individuality while joining them in their personal journey. If you have found yourself searching for your inner voice, seeking a better you, or identifying your place in life... I'm available to partner with you. If your children are in need of a motivator or an encourager who will be available to them, who will advocate for them or who will help them set limits in their behavior...I am available to them.
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I love to help people begin again to get healthy, well and strong. Whether they are coming through a physical or mental illness, divorce, grief or other life transition, being knocked down in any way, requires support to get back up and start again. I am support.
I love to help people begin again to get healthy, well and strong. Whether they are coming through a physical or mental illness, divorce, grief or other life transition, being knocked down in any way, requires support to get back up and start again. I am support.
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Currently Not Accepting New Clients. "No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear" -C.S. Lewis. Hello, I am here to help you on your personal grief and loss journey. Having someone you love die, can feel unbearable. I have provided a safe place where your voice is heard. Grieving and mourning can take place. Death of a loved one, loss of a career and loss of relationships can all leave you feeling hopeless and alone. I will sit with you in this darkness. I will hold hope for you. I have witnessed personally and professionally that there is light in all this darkness.
Currently Not Accepting New Clients. "No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear" -C.S. Lewis. Hello, I am here to help you on your personal grief and loss journey. Having someone you love die, can feel unbearable. I have provided a safe place where your voice is heard. Grieving and mourning can take place. Death of a loved one, loss of a career and loss of relationships can all leave you feeling hopeless and alone. I will sit with you in this darkness. I will hold hope for you. I have witnessed personally and professionally that there is light in all this darkness.
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I see a wide variety of individual and couples clients who hope to improve their circumstances (ages 15-99). Most of my clients have experienced some form of past hurt or other struggle. I work to manage conflict, disappointment, hurt feelings, sadness, grief, loss, or other strong emotions. My approach is empathic/patient but directive. My strategies are adapted from my experience with trauma (CPTSD), attachment, family dynamics, codependency, toxic shame, grief and loss, parent-child relationships (incl. estrangement), premarital counseling, life transitions. I hope my clients experience peace as a result of our work together!
I see a wide variety of individual and couples clients who hope to improve their circumstances (ages 15-99). Most of my clients have experienced some form of past hurt or other struggle. I work to manage conflict, disappointment, hurt feelings, sadness, grief, loss, or other strong emotions. My approach is empathic/patient but directive. My strategies are adapted from my experience with trauma (CPTSD), attachment, family dynamics, codependency, toxic shame, grief and loss, parent-child relationships (incl. estrangement), premarital counseling, life transitions. I hope my clients experience peace as a result of our work together!
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I have focused, in my work, on the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal problems, and addiction.
One of the purposes in life is to be happy and live a good life. However, daily living involves struggles and there are some difficulties and aspects of life that are inherently painful and hard to cope with. Psychotherapy is a useful way for many people to address and work on personal problems and, in so doing, create a better quality of living for themselves. I have great respect for clients who have the courage to face problems and I welcome you to call me to schedule an appointment.
I have focused, in my work, on the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal problems, and addiction.
One of the purposes in life is to be happy and live a good life. However, daily living involves struggles and there are some difficulties and aspects of life that are inherently painful and hard to cope with. Psychotherapy is a useful way for many people to address and work on personal problems and, in so doing, create a better quality of living for themselves. I have great respect for clients who have the courage to face problems and I welcome you to call me to schedule an appointment.
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As a trauma, grief, and couples specialist, it is my goal to not just provide you with skills, but to support you in doing the deep work truly needed to become unstuck and move forward in your life.
Change takes courage. I understand the courage it takes to reach out and ask for support when we feel our most stuck. As your therapist, I will remain fully dedicated to strengthening the resiliency needed within to reclaim yourself through connection, self-compassion, and self-love.
As a trauma, grief, and couples specialist, it is my goal to not just provide you with skills, but to support you in doing the deep work truly needed to become unstuck and move forward in your life.
Change takes courage. I understand the courage it takes to reach out and ask for support when we feel our most stuck. As your therapist, I will remain fully dedicated to strengthening the resiliency needed within to reclaim yourself through connection, self-compassion, and self-love.
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Amy Ruesche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Topeka, KS 66603 (Online Only)
My specialty is grief and trauma, related both to death losses as well as life experiences that may have you feeling at a loss.
Feeling isolated and lonely. Unable to imagine a happy future without your person in it. Being told "it'll get better in time," which only makes your pain feel dismissed and unheard. Sleeplessness, anger, guilt, and disbelief have become central to your daily life. You want to be able to accept the reality of the loss, speak about it, and openly mourn it. Maybe you're feeling the additional loss of friendships because people are uncomfortable around your grief. You want to feel in control of your emotions, find a way through the darkness, and re-engage in a meaningful life while maintaining the love and connection with your person.
My specialty is grief and trauma, related both to death losses as well as life experiences that may have you feeling at a loss.
Feeling isolated and lonely. Unable to imagine a happy future without your person in it. Being told "it'll get better in time," which only makes your pain feel dismissed and unheard. Sleeplessness, anger, guilt, and disbelief have become central to your daily life. You want to be able to accept the reality of the loss, speak about it, and openly mourn it. Maybe you're feeling the additional loss of friendships because people are uncomfortable around your grief. You want to feel in control of your emotions, find a way through the darkness, and re-engage in a meaningful life while maintaining the love and connection with your person.
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Elizabeth Kubler Ross said, “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of those depths.” While you may not have chosen the difficulties & struggles you’ve faced,& it may feel that there is no way through, I believe you have the strength & ability to overcome all obstacles in your path. It may seem impossible or overwhelming, & the peace & calm you so desperately desire might appear unattainable, I believe you already have all the tools necessary to become that beautiful person you envision for yourself & I would like to help you.
Elizabeth Kubler Ross said, “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of those depths.” While you may not have chosen the difficulties & struggles you’ve faced,& it may feel that there is no way through, I believe you have the strength & ability to overcome all obstacles in your path. It may seem impossible or overwhelming, & the peace & calm you so desperately desire might appear unattainable, I believe you already have all the tools necessary to become that beautiful person you envision for yourself & I would like to help you.
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Are you having difficulty coping with life transitions? I work with children, teens and adults needing support to cope with change and loss. I will help explore your values, hopes and goals, remind you of your strengths, and walk alongside you as you find your footing again.
Are you having difficulty coping with life transitions? I work with children, teens and adults needing support to cope with change and loss. I will help explore your values, hopes and goals, remind you of your strengths, and walk alongside you as you find your footing again.
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Navigating our world has become increasingly difficult over recent years and our young people are met with obstacles more challenging than ever before. When our brains are built in unique ways relationships in the home, school, and with our peers and family is even more challenging. I have an extensive history working with families and children of all ages 10-18 years old. Children and teens with special and unique needs such as Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, childhood grief and loss, and emotional regulation and anxiety are my specialty.
Navigating our world has become increasingly difficult over recent years and our young people are met with obstacles more challenging than ever before. When our brains are built in unique ways relationships in the home, school, and with our peers and family is even more challenging. I have an extensive history working with families and children of all ages 10-18 years old. Children and teens with special and unique needs such as Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, childhood grief and loss, and emotional regulation and anxiety are my specialty.
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Ashley Patrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topeka, KS 66606 (Online Only)
Motherhood is beautiful; but from pregnancy to parenting, it’s not easy. Maybe you're holding your baby, wondering why you don’t feel “happy” yet. You’re afraid of not being "good enough" and you feel overwhelmed as you try to survive without sleep. Your expectations around labor and birth did not go to plan and you feel a loss that others don’t understand. Maybe you're pregnant now; filled with hormones, fear, and anxiety about the transition ahead. You want to prepare but don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re struggling to get pregnant, questioning and measuring everything, angry and afraid of hearing the word "infertility".
Motherhood is beautiful; but from pregnancy to parenting, it’s not easy. Maybe you're holding your baby, wondering why you don’t feel “happy” yet. You’re afraid of not being "good enough" and you feel overwhelmed as you try to survive without sleep. Your expectations around labor and birth did not go to plan and you feel a loss that others don’t understand. Maybe you're pregnant now; filled with hormones, fear, and anxiety about the transition ahead. You want to prepare but don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re struggling to get pregnant, questioning and measuring everything, angry and afraid of hearing the word "infertility".
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Areas of experience include: attachment disorders, complex trauma, treatment for sexual abuse survivors and perpetrators, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, and collaborating with individuals as they chart new courses in life.
I am interested in assisting people of all ages in reaching their fullest potential. Whether you are experiencing a difficult life phase, are a trauma survivor, or are navigating life with a persistent mental health diagnosis, I am here to partner with you.
Areas of experience include: attachment disorders, complex trauma, treatment for sexual abuse survivors and perpetrators, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, and collaborating with individuals as they chart new courses in life.
I am interested in assisting people of all ages in reaching their fullest potential. Whether you are experiencing a difficult life phase, are a trauma survivor, or are navigating life with a persistent mental health diagnosis, I am here to partner with you.
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Meghan West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topeka, KS 66618 (Online Only)
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, PTSD, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Cancer, Caregiver Issues, Divorce and Separation, Fertility and loss.
Meghan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that to have a successful outcome in therapy, the client and therapist must first build a strong rapport. Once that foundation is laid, Meghan will use one of several therapeutic modalities, depending on the issue at hand. These modalities may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and General Psychotherapy. Many people benefit from the use of different modalities. Meghan is known for being a good listener, caring, sensitive, and enthusiastic.
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, PTSD, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Cancer, Caregiver Issues, Divorce and Separation, Fertility and loss.
Meghan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that to have a successful outcome in therapy, the client and therapist must first build a strong rapport. Once that foundation is laid, Meghan will use one of several therapeutic modalities, depending on the issue at hand. These modalities may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and General Psychotherapy. Many people benefit from the use of different modalities. Meghan is known for being a good listener, caring, sensitive, and enthusiastic.
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Kathy Jones-Parks Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Topeka, KS 66611
I treat clients dealing with a variety of issues including anxiety, anger management,depression,grief and unresolved loss,and substance abuse. My clinical interest include co-dependency, parenting issues and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder management. My aim is to help clients find individualized and workable solutions to mental health concerns.
I treat clients dealing with a variety of issues including anxiety, anger management,depression,grief and unresolved loss,and substance abuse. My clinical interest include co-dependency, parenting issues and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder management. My aim is to help clients find individualized and workable solutions to mental health concerns.
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I am a licensed psychologist in Lawrence, Kansas. I work with clients who have a variety of concerns, including stress, depression, anxiety, panic and agoraphobia, OCD, chronic worry, insomnia, grief and bereavement, relationship problems, infidelity, divorce, parenting and step-parenting problems. I encourage you to spend some time on my website for more information about me and my practice.
I am a licensed psychologist in Lawrence, Kansas. I work with clients who have a variety of concerns, including stress, depression, anxiety, panic and agoraphobia, OCD, chronic worry, insomnia, grief and bereavement, relationship problems, infidelity, divorce, parenting and step-parenting problems. I encourage you to spend some time on my website for more information about me and my practice.
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I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, inner wisdom and goals. My style is collaborative, warm and interactive. I enjoy working with a range of clients including adults, college and graduate students, and adolescents. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, healing from trauma, coping with major life transitions, grief & loss, identity development & sexual orientation, self esteem difficulties, coping with medical health issues and illnesses, dual diagnosis (substance abuse and co-occurring psychiatric disorders), mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.
I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, inner wisdom and goals. My style is collaborative, warm and interactive. I enjoy working with a range of clients including adults, college and graduate students, and adolescents. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, healing from trauma, coping with major life transitions, grief & loss, identity development & sexual orientation, self esteem difficulties, coping with medical health issues and illnesses, dual diagnosis (substance abuse and co-occurring psychiatric disorders), mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.
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Kristan S Caffee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topeka, KS 66601
My ideal client is one who is motivated to work on things that will improve their life and hopes to explore the situations and stresses in life collaboratively. I like to focus on helping people grow through feeling understood and cared for as well as to understand themselves and their relationships more accurately. My experience includes work with a variety of different client experiences, including trauma, relationship struggles, family stress or disfunction, divorce and blended family issues, shared custody/visitation, parent-child relationship, child behavior issues, loss, traumatic injury, terminal illness, aging, and more.
My ideal client is one who is motivated to work on things that will improve their life and hopes to explore the situations and stresses in life collaboratively. I like to focus on helping people grow through feeling understood and cared for as well as to understand themselves and their relationships more accurately. My experience includes work with a variety of different client experiences, including trauma, relationship struggles, family stress or disfunction, divorce and blended family issues, shared custody/visitation, parent-child relationship, child behavior issues, loss, traumatic injury, terminal illness, aging, and more.
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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.