Grief Therapists in Hickory Creek, TX
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Emily Dianne Head
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CMIP
Verified Verified
Hickory Creek, TX 75065
I am a licensed professional counselor committed to helping individuals learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about creating a safe and healthy environment where one can come to feel supported, loved and heard. My work focuses on bringing hope and healing to people who have experienced trauma or severe life stressors that have caused life to unravel. I believe that no single one approach is right for everyone, but to take a collaborative path to helping themselves reach healthy perceptions of life.
I am a licensed professional counselor committed to helping individuals learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about creating a safe and healthy environment where one can come to feel supported, loved and heard. My work focuses on bringing hope and healing to people who have experienced trauma or severe life stressors that have caused life to unravel. I believe that no single one approach is right for everyone, but to take a collaborative path to helping themselves reach healthy perceptions of life.
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Laura Westbrook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory Creek, TX 75065
Your particular story is like no other's and must be engaged through no other lens. It has formed relational patterns and helped determine your life's path, usually with only partial awareness. Exploring your unique story with more intentionality and depth is my passion. I provide a safe and caring environment for individuals, couples and families to explore personal challenges and transform patterns that prevent them from experiencing satisfying lives and relationships. My approach is holistic and attachment-oriented, and takes into account many areas of functioning in client's lives.
Your particular story is like no other's and must be engaged through no other lens. It has formed relational patterns and helped determine your life's path, usually with only partial awareness. Exploring your unique story with more intentionality and depth is my passion. I provide a safe and caring environment for individuals, couples and families to explore personal challenges and transform patterns that prevent them from experiencing satisfying lives and relationships. My approach is holistic and attachment-oriented, and takes into account many areas of functioning in client's lives.
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Erin Waldrop
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
Hickory Creek, TX 75065
Why Mosaic Way? The stories of our lives that feel broken can be transformed to create something beautiful, like a mosaic vase once shattered. We believe everyone’s story can be beautiful with healing, restoring meaning and fulfillment. We strive to help clients piece together a new path, a Mosaic Way. How can counseling help? Therapy & counseling provide a safe place to process, explore and find resolution. Therapy is more than just talking about your problems. Therapy can teach you new ways to think about the situations that bother you. It can help you cope with feelings of anger, fear, anxiety, shyness, and panic.
Why Mosaic Way? The stories of our lives that feel broken can be transformed to create something beautiful, like a mosaic vase once shattered. We believe everyone’s story can be beautiful with healing, restoring meaning and fulfillment. We strive to help clients piece together a new path, a Mosaic Way. How can counseling help? Therapy & counseling provide a safe place to process, explore and find resolution. Therapy is more than just talking about your problems. Therapy can teach you new ways to think about the situations that bother you. It can help you cope with feelings of anger, fear, anxiety, shyness, and panic.
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Mosaic Way Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR-Tr
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory Creek, TX 75065
Erin specializes in treating adults, teens, and children experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. She is trained to treat self-harm, mood dysregulation, and postpartum depression and anxiety. Erin is a highly-skilled, resourceful, empathetic, solutions-oriented therapist dedicated to providing exceptional care. She helps you set clear goals and identify and reframe negative beliefs while working from a strengths-based perspective.
Erin specializes in treating adults, teens, and children experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. She is trained to treat self-harm, mood dysregulation, and postpartum depression and anxiety. Erin is a highly-skilled, resourceful, empathetic, solutions-oriented therapist dedicated to providing exceptional care. She helps you set clear goals and identify and reframe negative beliefs while working from a strengths-based perspective.
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Elisha Holmes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hickory Creek, TX 75065
Not accepting new clients
I believe that people are resilient and have the capacity to heal after experiencing adversity, loss, and trauma. I provide children, adolescents, and young adults an emotionally supportive, judgement-free space to express themselves, identify and understand emotions, and utilize positive coping strategies.
I believe that people are resilient and have the capacity to heal after experiencing adversity, loss, and trauma. I provide children, adolescents, and young adults an emotionally supportive, judgement-free space to express themselves, identify and understand emotions, and utilize positive coping strategies.
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Leslie E. McReynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, PSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028
I work with families, couples, and individuals dealing with anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma.
You feel stuck and ready for a change. Maybe you’re tired of feeling stressed and anxious. Perhaps your loved ones have noticed your panic, irritability, or how you talk badly about yourself. You might be having a tough time concentrating or enjoying activities like you used to. Maybe you've been called a "people pleaser" and know you should stand up for yourself, but you don’t know how. And maybe, you’re terrified of rocking the boat. You're stuck in a cycle of unhelpful and unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. The things that normally take your mind off aren't working anymore. You're ready to break free and make a change.
I work with families, couples, and individuals dealing with anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma.
You feel stuck and ready for a change. Maybe you’re tired of feeling stressed and anxious. Perhaps your loved ones have noticed your panic, irritability, or how you talk badly about yourself. You might be having a tough time concentrating or enjoying activities like you used to. Maybe you've been called a "people pleaser" and know you should stand up for yourself, but you don’t know how. And maybe, you’re terrified of rocking the boat. You're stuck in a cycle of unhelpful and unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. The things that normally take your mind off aren't working anymore. You're ready to break free and make a change.
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Cherilyn Schutze
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCATP, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022 (Online Only)
I treat anxiety, trauma, and grief, with a focus on attachment.
Is your past dictating your future? Do you find yourself repeating old patterns that keep you feeling stuck, preventing you from moving forward? Maybe you set impossible standards that lead to constant disappointment and self-judgment, people-please to avoid conflict, seek answers through worry and attempts at control, leaving you feeling unfulfilled and drained. How you treat and speak to yourself matters. Many of us struggle with an overly critical, judgmental, unforgiving internal dialogue but have difficulty knowing how to change it. If this resonates with you, know that you are not alone.
I treat anxiety, trauma, and grief, with a focus on attachment.
Is your past dictating your future? Do you find yourself repeating old patterns that keep you feeling stuck, preventing you from moving forward? Maybe you set impossible standards that lead to constant disappointment and self-judgment, people-please to avoid conflict, seek answers through worry and attempts at control, leaving you feeling unfulfilled and drained. How you treat and speak to yourself matters. Many of us struggle with an overly critical, judgmental, unforgiving internal dialogue but have difficulty knowing how to change it. If this resonates with you, know that you are not alone.
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Debra Fitzgerald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP-S, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028 (Online Only)
I currently only see clients virtually who are located in TN . I work with those who are experiencing grief/loss, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders. I am open to see both individual and couples. I also am able to provide grief half-day intensives, grief presentations for anyone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I am an approved supervisor for those seeking licensure. I enjoy working to help those in this process!
I currently only see clients virtually who are located in TN . I work with those who are experiencing grief/loss, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders. I am open to see both individual and couples. I also am able to provide grief half-day intensives, grief presentations for anyone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I am an approved supervisor for those seeking licensure. I enjoy working to help those in this process!
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Heather Wallis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201 (Online Only)
I believe in embracing creative expression, growth, and inner wisdom. As a therapist, I love to explore alternative healing techniques and strength-focused interventions. I have great deal of experience working with people who have experienced trauma or are navigating crisis, grief, and/or loss. I believe it is important to do the deep work of healing through trauma-informed practices. I also love facilitating groups, training, and teaching experiences to promote community and individual learning.
I believe in embracing creative expression, growth, and inner wisdom. As a therapist, I love to explore alternative healing techniques and strength-focused interventions. I have great deal of experience working with people who have experienced trauma or are navigating crisis, grief, and/or loss. I believe it is important to do the deep work of healing through trauma-informed practices. I also love facilitating groups, training, and teaching experiences to promote community and individual learning.
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These common stressful experiences include isolation, choice and responsibility, perceived meaninglessness, and death or fear of death.
At the heart of my counseling approach is the conviction that everyone can heal and make changes they desire, by combining sincere intention with effective actions. When we are in session, you will have my undivided attention as I join you in clarifying and acting upon your core desires. I strive to create a space in which you feel completely safe and seen, so we may explore your unique life path together, and steer you in the most authentic and fulfilling direction. I work primarily from an existential theoretical framework, which views human suffering as deriving from experiences that cause us internal stress or confusion.
These common stressful experiences include isolation, choice and responsibility, perceived meaninglessness, and death or fear of death.
At the heart of my counseling approach is the conviction that everyone can heal and make changes they desire, by combining sincere intention with effective actions. When we are in session, you will have my undivided attention as I join you in clarifying and acting upon your core desires. I strive to create a space in which you feel completely safe and seen, so we may explore your unique life path together, and steer you in the most authentic and fulfilling direction. I work primarily from an existential theoretical framework, which views human suffering as deriving from experiences that cause us internal stress or confusion.
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I specialize in treating children, teens, and adults who are facing various challenges, including PTSD, grief, loss, self-esteem issues, child development concerns, and behavioral issues. My goal is to provide unwavering support while equipping you with coping strategies to effectively manage the stressors of life. Together, we work on boosting your self-esteem and I empower you to unlock your full potential. By collaborating with you, we process the hurdles you're facing and uncover the deeper meaning in your life.
I specialize in treating children, teens, and adults who are facing various challenges, including PTSD, grief, loss, self-esteem issues, child development concerns, and behavioral issues. My goal is to provide unwavering support while equipping you with coping strategies to effectively manage the stressors of life. Together, we work on boosting your self-esteem and I empower you to unlock your full potential. By collaborating with you, we process the hurdles you're facing and uncover the deeper meaning in your life.
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I help people who have experienced a loss. Maybe at first your friends and family were all there for you but now it feels like they have moved on and you haven’t. You don’t want to burden your loved ones with these heavy feelings but you just can’t seem to get past feeling like the loss just happened. You may also be still having flashbacks or nightmares about what happened. These feelings are overwhelming and you feel like if you stop feeling them it would be a betrayal to the person you lost. These emotions and thoughts are common and I can help. Not “get over it” or “move on” but to move through this difficult time.
I help people who have experienced a loss. Maybe at first your friends and family were all there for you but now it feels like they have moved on and you haven’t. You don’t want to burden your loved ones with these heavy feelings but you just can’t seem to get past feeling like the loss just happened. You may also be still having flashbacks or nightmares about what happened. These feelings are overwhelming and you feel like if you stop feeling them it would be a betrayal to the person you lost. These emotions and thoughts are common and I can help. Not “get over it” or “move on” but to move through this difficult time.
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Sandra L. Lynam
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, C HT, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077
Are you struggling from the loss of a family member, a relationship, beloved pet or life as you knew it? Your grief may be recent or an old grief accompanied by depression or anxiety. Grief is hard, you know the uncertainty. Sadness weighs you down. You may feel like you're on sinking or shaky ground. Your world may feel strange as you try to find your way through it all. There is hope. You want to live free of the weight, You want to reclaim your life. And you can. As you and I work together you will reach your goals, feel lighter, and live the life you deserve. Choose to get help, build upon today, and reclaim your life.
Are you struggling from the loss of a family member, a relationship, beloved pet or life as you knew it? Your grief may be recent or an old grief accompanied by depression or anxiety. Grief is hard, you know the uncertainty. Sadness weighs you down. You may feel like you're on sinking or shaky ground. Your world may feel strange as you try to find your way through it all. There is hope. You want to live free of the weight, You want to reclaim your life. And you can. As you and I work together you will reach your goals, feel lighter, and live the life you deserve. Choose to get help, build upon today, and reclaim your life.
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Ulizabeth Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
My personal experience with loss has allowed me to understand a side of grief that is difficult for others to see.
Have you been wondering where your hope has gone to? Life can be turned upside down in a matter of moments and you look in the mirror and don't know who you are anymore. You feel broken and that is okay. My hope is to help you to see that feeling broken is okay and you will not feel shattered forever. I believe a shift in your thought pattern has to take place in order for change to happen. I join empathy and understanding with Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral therapy to help you on that journey.
My personal experience with loss has allowed me to understand a side of grief that is difficult for others to see.
Have you been wondering where your hope has gone to? Life can be turned upside down in a matter of moments and you look in the mirror and don't know who you are anymore. You feel broken and that is okay. My hope is to help you to see that feeling broken is okay and you will not feel shattered forever. I believe a shift in your thought pattern has to take place in order for change to happen. I join empathy and understanding with Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral therapy to help you on that journey.
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Sandra A Labadia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75027 (Online Only)
I provide a calm, empathic and nurturing space where you can address topics and goals; Anxiety, depression, stress, loss & grief, communication struggles and spiritual concerns.
My practice is centered around Wholistic Health & Wellness approach to Mental Health and/or Life Coaching. Seeking counseling or coaching support is a positive pro-active approach to resolving personal concerns or issues that may hinder you from accomplishing your goals. I believe everyone can benefit from counseling or coaching whether you are feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or depressed, you may need someone to listen with compassion care and an open non-judgmental heart in a safe & supportive environment. My focus is your wellness & wellbeing. My goals in therapy is helping you feel better & helping you get better.
I provide a calm, empathic and nurturing space where you can address topics and goals; Anxiety, depression, stress, loss & grief, communication struggles and spiritual concerns.
My practice is centered around Wholistic Health & Wellness approach to Mental Health and/or Life Coaching. Seeking counseling or coaching support is a positive pro-active approach to resolving personal concerns or issues that may hinder you from accomplishing your goals. I believe everyone can benefit from counseling or coaching whether you are feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or depressed, you may need someone to listen with compassion care and an open non-judgmental heart in a safe & supportive environment. My focus is your wellness & wellbeing. My goals in therapy is helping you feel better & helping you get better.
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Janie Darlene Trowbridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76210 (Online Only)
Many people struggle with stress, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting dilemmas, relationship/separation/divorce, trauma, self-esteem, or spiritual issues. Many also need to heal unresolved pain, guilt, or their past. These are all excellent reasons to seek therapy. I have helped many clients through teletherapy within the comfort of their own homes and offices. I would love to partner with you to help you rediscover joy and fulfillment if you live anywhere in Texas.
Many people struggle with stress, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting dilemmas, relationship/separation/divorce, trauma, self-esteem, or spiritual issues. Many also need to heal unresolved pain, guilt, or their past. These are all excellent reasons to seek therapy. I have helped many clients through teletherapy within the comfort of their own homes and offices. I would love to partner with you to help you rediscover joy and fulfillment if you live anywhere in Texas.
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Emily Watson Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201 (Online Only)
Since 2013, I've had the professional privilege of joining with others, like you, as they bravely face anxiety, depression, loss, relationship breakdowns, trauma, abuse, brain injury, difficult transitions, and many other life challenges.
Life is fragile and sometimes unpredictable. Unexpected or painful experiences can alter your life in profound ways. The cord of hope that connects you to your life and dreams can become strained or broken. You may feel anxious, sad, or angry. Perhaps some time has passed and you realize that time alone does not heal all wounds. Whether your wound is new or old, counseling can help. You don’t have to go through it alone. It would be my honor to join with you as you move through your struggles and experience more self-acceptance, peace, fulfillment, connection, and healing.
Since 2013, I've had the professional privilege of joining with others, like you, as they bravely face anxiety, depression, loss, relationship breakdowns, trauma, abuse, brain injury, difficult transitions, and many other life challenges.
Life is fragile and sometimes unpredictable. Unexpected or painful experiences can alter your life in profound ways. The cord of hope that connects you to your life and dreams can become strained or broken. You may feel anxious, sad, or angry. Perhaps some time has passed and you realize that time alone does not heal all wounds. Whether your wound is new or old, counseling can help. You don’t have to go through it alone. It would be my honor to join with you as you move through your struggles and experience more self-acceptance, peace, fulfillment, connection, and healing.
Diane Lindgren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
The Colony, TX 75056
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Carrollton and Plano, Texas. Work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, work issues, relationship issues, grief and loss, divorce recovery, anger, family of origin issues, and trauma. I believe in developing a positive and helpful partnership with clients during the therapy process. I believe each client should be treated with respect and dignity.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Carrollton and Plano, Texas. Work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, work issues, relationship issues, grief and loss, divorce recovery, anger, family of origin issues, and trauma. I believe in developing a positive and helpful partnership with clients during the therapy process. I believe each client should be treated with respect and dignity.
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Jerry Lynn Petty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
As a counselor I use Existential Counseling philosophy. Feelings of meaninglessness, existential isolation, freedom and death are often the result of the very nature of our existence. I believe individuals must learn to navigate paradoxes that develop naturally in all humans due to the nature of being.
Humans often struggle with being authentic and yet meeting societal expectations and pressures. Thus we must learn to create new meanings for ourselves continually in order to restore a sense of self in an increasingly fast pace and complex world.
As a counselor I use Existential Counseling philosophy. Feelings of meaninglessness, existential isolation, freedom and death are often the result of the very nature of our existence. I believe individuals must learn to navigate paradoxes that develop naturally in all humans due to the nature of being.
Humans often struggle with being authentic and yet meeting societal expectations and pressures. Thus we must learn to create new meanings for ourselves continually in order to restore a sense of self in an increasingly fast pace and complex world.
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Natasha Mulrooney
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Colony, TX 75056
Sometimes in life we all lose our way. Life can become difficult and stressful. . . it can feel isolating and lonely. You are braver than you know for seeking support. This is the first step. Whether you suffer with marital or family challenges, overwhelm, sadness, frustration, or loss . . . you are not alone. At Novel Therapy we are here to help. My therapeutic approach is client, couple and family centered, meaning I firmly believe you are the expert in your life and my role is to be a guide on your journey to re-align with your own inner knowing. I believe everyone deserves joy and has the ability to adjust their path to find it.
Sometimes in life we all lose our way. Life can become difficult and stressful. . . it can feel isolating and lonely. You are braver than you know for seeking support. This is the first step. Whether you suffer with marital or family challenges, overwhelm, sadness, frustration, or loss . . . you are not alone. At Novel Therapy we are here to help. My therapeutic approach is client, couple and family centered, meaning I firmly believe you are the expert in your life and my role is to be a guide on your journey to re-align with your own inner knowing. I believe everyone deserves joy and has the ability to adjust their path to find it.
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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.