Grief Therapists in Albemarle, NC
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Jamie Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albemarle, NC 28001
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to help people through their process of healing hurts and restoring hope. If you have been struggling to communicate with your partner, have had difficulty dealing with grief or trauma, or simply want more out of life, counseling might be the next best step for you. My philosophy is very client-centered, recognizing that you have the ability to change your life, you just need the tools to help you along the way. If you are looking for a place of hope... I believe you can find it here.
My passion is to help people through their process of healing hurts and restoring hope. If you have been struggling to communicate with your partner, have had difficulty dealing with grief or trauma, or simply want more out of life, counseling might be the next best step for you. My philosophy is very client-centered, recognizing that you have the ability to change your life, you just need the tools to help you along the way. If you are looking for a place of hope... I believe you can find it here.
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Jacob Kozecke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Albemarle, NC 28001
My goal is to support you as parents and couples as you navigate communication challenges, separations, and marital issues. My parenting services include helping you resolve parent-child conflicts, behavior problems with children and teenagers, and other issues related to parenting. In addition, I can help you if you suffer from anxiety, clinical depression, grief, complex grief response, adjustment disorders, and core trauma issues.
My goal is to support you as parents and couples as you navigate communication challenges, separations, and marital issues. My parenting services include helping you resolve parent-child conflicts, behavior problems with children and teenagers, and other issues related to parenting. In addition, I can help you if you suffer from anxiety, clinical depression, grief, complex grief response, adjustment disorders, and core trauma issues.
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Katherine L Thompson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albemarle, NC 28001 (Online Only)
Hey! I'm Katherine, a mom, wife, and mental health counselor. I'm passionate about providing a safe space for people to work through some hard things. I'd love working with you if you have a general idea of your goals but don't know how to get there on your own. I'm trained in different types of therapy but I'm missing information that only you can bring to the table: your life experiences, passions, and vulnerabilities. Let's work toward increasing the knowledge you have about yourself, being able to recognize your emotions and how they affect your body, and learning to sit with the uncomfortable stuff.
Hey! I'm Katherine, a mom, wife, and mental health counselor. I'm passionate about providing a safe space for people to work through some hard things. I'd love working with you if you have a general idea of your goals but don't know how to get there on your own. I'm trained in different types of therapy but I'm missing information that only you can bring to the table: your life experiences, passions, and vulnerabilities. Let's work toward increasing the knowledge you have about yourself, being able to recognize your emotions and how they affect your body, and learning to sit with the uncomfortable stuff.
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Renee Williamson
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Albemarle, NC 28001 (Online Only)
Renee Williamson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with 3 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked extensively with children, teens, and families in various school settings including early education, developmental education, and both charter and public school systems. She has also spent time in senior care, residential prisoner re-entry programs, and foster and adoptive care. Renee is an advocate for individuals and families affected by mental illness, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities.
Renee Williamson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with 3 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked extensively with children, teens, and families in various school settings including early education, developmental education, and both charter and public school systems. She has also spent time in senior care, residential prisoner re-entry programs, and foster and adoptive care. Renee is an advocate for individuals and families affected by mental illness, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities.
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Cottonwood Counseling
Licensed CLinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Albemarle, NC 28001
Our ideal client is anyone who has a strong desire to better themselves and want a better quality of life. So often we become complacent in our discontent and just settle for what we are accustomed to, but I am here to help anyone who is ready to break through that shell and demand more from life!
Our ideal client is anyone who has a strong desire to better themselves and want a better quality of life. So often we become complacent in our discontent and just settle for what we are accustomed to, but I am here to help anyone who is ready to break through that shell and demand more from life!
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My counseling philosophy centers around providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. We will work together to identify and challenge unhelpful patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and set meaningful goals that align with your values.
My counseling philosophy centers around providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. We will work together to identify and challenge unhelpful patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and set meaningful goals that align with your values.
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I have experience with working with clients who have been diagnosed with major depression, Bipolar, anxiety, schizophrenia, substance use disorders. I have worked with clients who have been involved in unhealthy relationship where they have been traumatized by domestic violence. I have worked in the penal system where was able to see clients turn their life around and is now living a productive lifestyle.
I have experience with working with clients who have been diagnosed with major depression, Bipolar, anxiety, schizophrenia, substance use disorders. I have worked with clients who have been involved in unhealthy relationship where they have been traumatized by domestic violence. I have worked in the penal system where was able to see clients turn their life around and is now living a productive lifestyle.
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Do you need to vent? I'll listen. Need to express fear or anger? I'm here. Worried about the "what ifs"? You're not alone. If you're reading this, you may not know exactly what you want, but you know you want something different. Step 1: Check!
Do you need to vent? I'll listen. Need to express fear or anger? I'm here. Worried about the "what ifs"? You're not alone. If you're reading this, you may not know exactly what you want, but you know you want something different. Step 1: Check!
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At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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I have thirty eight (38) years in the human service field which includes: providing services to veterans; at-risk youth; senior citizens; ex-convicts and; individuals that are challenged with substance use and mental health challenges. I am Licensed in North Carolina as a Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate, and as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I serve children that have trauma, ADHD and behavioral concerns. I also work with adults that have experienced trauma, depression and anxiety. My main goal is to teach my clients to use appropriate coping skills to recover and to lead a less impaired and more functional life.
I have thirty eight (38) years in the human service field which includes: providing services to veterans; at-risk youth; senior citizens; ex-convicts and; individuals that are challenged with substance use and mental health challenges. I am Licensed in North Carolina as a Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate, and as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I serve children that have trauma, ADHD and behavioral concerns. I also work with adults that have experienced trauma, depression and anxiety. My main goal is to teach my clients to use appropriate coping skills to recover and to lead a less impaired and more functional life.
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Amanda Faggart
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Albemarle, NC 28001
Waitlist for new clients
I graduated from UNCG in 2007 with my masters in community counseling. After becoming fully licensed I worked in the community, school, and inpatient settings providing therapeutic services and support. With 15 years experience in multiple settings, I began to specialize in issues ranging from depression, anxiety, and trauma, to difficult transitions like parenting, divorce, and empty-nesting. I continue to see a broad range of mental health concerns, genders, and populations. I meet clients where they are and work towards their goals.
I graduated from UNCG in 2007 with my masters in community counseling. After becoming fully licensed I worked in the community, school, and inpatient settings providing therapeutic services and support. With 15 years experience in multiple settings, I began to specialize in issues ranging from depression, anxiety, and trauma, to difficult transitions like parenting, divorce, and empty-nesting. I continue to see a broad range of mental health concerns, genders, and populations. I meet clients where they are and work towards their goals.
Professional Healthcare Solutions, INC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Albemarle, NC 28001
Online Therapists
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Abbey Vann
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
Do you ever find yourself saying "It is not supposed to be this way"? At times we have all felt lost in life, or found ourselves in a place we do not wish to be. Whether it be at the hands of trauma, loss of self-esteem, familial discord, or failed relationships, sometimes we all need some guidance getting back to our best version of ourselves.
Do you ever find yourself saying "It is not supposed to be this way"? At times we have all felt lost in life, or found ourselves in a place we do not wish to be. Whether it be at the hands of trauma, loss of self-esteem, familial discord, or failed relationships, sometimes we all need some guidance getting back to our best version of ourselves.
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Charity Matlock
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
I specialize in Neurodivergent-Affirming Care - those with and without formal ADHD/Autism Spectrum Diagnoses, Religious Trauma, Grief & Loss, and Life Transitions.
Hello and welcome to all who seek personalized therapy at Collaborative InSights! It's hard understanding and regulating emotions. Especially when we see other people "get it," it's hard to understand why life feels so different for us. It may even be hard to find someone who understands you at all. But, as someone who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, I get it. And believe me, you're not alone. I hope to be the person you trust to walk with you as you learn about yourself, others, and the world. My goal is for clients to leave feeling more self-assured, confident, and accepting of themselves.
I specialize in Neurodivergent-Affirming Care - those with and without formal ADHD/Autism Spectrum Diagnoses, Religious Trauma, Grief & Loss, and Life Transitions.
Hello and welcome to all who seek personalized therapy at Collaborative InSights! It's hard understanding and regulating emotions. Especially when we see other people "get it," it's hard to understand why life feels so different for us. It may even be hard to find someone who understands you at all. But, as someone who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, I get it. And believe me, you're not alone. I hope to be the person you trust to walk with you as you learn about yourself, others, and the world. My goal is for clients to leave feeling more self-assured, confident, and accepting of themselves.
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Lantz Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (Online Only)
Service Members, Veterans, and their Families- It's important to acknowledge that serving our Great Nation comes with its fair share of challenges. These challenges can have a lasting impact on our nation's heroes and their loved ones. The process of reintegrating after deployments, the loss of community during transitions and relocations, and exposure to traumatic events are just a few examples of the difficulties that individuals, couples, and families may face.
Service Members, Veterans, and their Families- It's important to acknowledge that serving our Great Nation comes with its fair share of challenges. These challenges can have a lasting impact on our nation's heroes and their loved ones. The process of reintegrating after deployments, the loss of community during transitions and relocations, and exposure to traumatic events are just a few examples of the difficulties that individuals, couples, and families may face.
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I have been a clinical social worker/therapist for almost 30 years. My overall philosophy is to empower a client with tools to make personal changes that will ultimately make seeing me for therapy unnecessary. I specialize in clients who are going through personal transitions such as divorce, grief or other uncertainties that cause anxiety and I have a lot of experiencing working with clients who experience gender/relationship violence or trauma.
I have been a clinical social worker/therapist for almost 30 years. My overall philosophy is to empower a client with tools to make personal changes that will ultimately make seeing me for therapy unnecessary. I specialize in clients who are going through personal transitions such as divorce, grief or other uncertainties that cause anxiety and I have a lot of experiencing working with clients who experience gender/relationship violence or trauma.
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As an intern, I have extensive support and knowledge in working with individuals by providing interventions and educational tools that help with unpacking and understanding mental health concerns related to various populations, such as substance use disorders, ADHD, depression, grief, anxiety, and coping with and adjusting to traumatic life experiences.
I am a Wake Forest University graduate intern at The Calming Center of Mount Airy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I am interested in working with those who have or are currently experiencing concerns with substance use/misuse. I truly believe and have witnessed that change and growth are not just possible but probable.
As an intern, I have extensive support and knowledge in working with individuals by providing interventions and educational tools that help with unpacking and understanding mental health concerns related to various populations, such as substance use disorders, ADHD, depression, grief, anxiety, and coping with and adjusting to traumatic life experiences.
I am a Wake Forest University graduate intern at The Calming Center of Mount Airy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I am interested in working with those who have or are currently experiencing concerns with substance use/misuse. I truly believe and have witnessed that change and growth are not just possible but probable.
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Carolina Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sanford, NC 27330
If you are feeling held back by intrusive symptoms, life changes, depression, anxiety, extreme worry, mood changes, trauma or grief to name a few, let us help.
Engaging in counseling with a trusted Licensed Professionals can not only improve your emotional health, but your physical health as well! Finding resolution can result in an overall healthier you!
If you are feeling held back by intrusive symptoms, life changes, depression, anxiety, extreme worry, mood changes, trauma or grief to name a few, let us help.
Engaging in counseling with a trusted Licensed Professionals can not only improve your emotional health, but your physical health as well! Finding resolution can result in an overall healthier you!
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Tameka Whittlesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28203
Unhealed grief and trauma can leave you feeling hollow, even when everything looks fine on the outside.
Your life may look perfect on the surface—a successful career, a beautiful home, a seemingly ideal relationship—but underneath, there’s a deeper truth. You’ve become a master at hiding your struggles, forcing yourself to keep up appearances. But this comes at a cost: you’ve lost touch with your true self, and life has started to feel like an endless cycle of just getting by. Behind the smiles, there’s a lack of purpose in your career, overwhelming family obligations, and a fading connection in your relationships. You’re grieving the person you used to be, while resenting the person you’ve had to become.
Unhealed grief and trauma can leave you feeling hollow, even when everything looks fine on the outside.
Your life may look perfect on the surface—a successful career, a beautiful home, a seemingly ideal relationship—but underneath, there’s a deeper truth. You’ve become a master at hiding your struggles, forcing yourself to keep up appearances. But this comes at a cost: you’ve lost touch with your true self, and life has started to feel like an endless cycle of just getting by. Behind the smiles, there’s a lack of purpose in your career, overwhelming family obligations, and a fading connection in your relationships. You’re grieving the person you used to be, while resenting the person you’ve had to become.
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I work primarily with adolescents and adults. I have experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and codependency issues, boundaries, grief, and phase of life adjustments. I use an integrative and individualized approach aimed at improving the quality of life of my clients by helping them find balance, learn coping skills, rediscover choice, decrease suffering, heal body image issues, increase self-esteem and create a life worth living. I recently became a certified SYMBIS facilitator. My hope is to work with couples before their wedding day helping them prepare for marriage!
I work primarily with adolescents and adults. I have experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and codependency issues, boundaries, grief, and phase of life adjustments. I use an integrative and individualized approach aimed at improving the quality of life of my clients by helping them find balance, learn coping skills, rediscover choice, decrease suffering, heal body image issues, increase self-esteem and create a life worth living. I recently became a certified SYMBIS facilitator. My hope is to work with couples before their wedding day helping them prepare for marriage!
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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.