Grief Therapists in Henrico, VA

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Paula Connolly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23228
Waitlist for new clients
I am skilled in working with clients, and those they love, on adjustment to illness issues as well as end-of-life issues and bereavement.
Are worries, insecurities, or sadness affecting your quality of life? Are you wanting relief from these stressors and to increase happiness in your own life? I like to help clients discover the negative messages/beliefs that they have about themselves and the world that they, often unknowingly, have been carrying around with them. Examining these messages, discerning what is true and helpful and what is not, is freeing. A major goal of therapy is to have your positive sense of self well up from within.
I am skilled in working with clients, and those they love, on adjustment to illness issues as well as end-of-life issues and bereavement.
Are worries, insecurities, or sadness affecting your quality of life? Are you wanting relief from these stressors and to increase happiness in your own life? I like to help clients discover the negative messages/beliefs that they have about themselves and the world that they, often unknowingly, have been carrying around with them. Examining these messages, discerning what is true and helpful and what is not, is freeing. A major goal of therapy is to have your positive sense of self well up from within.
(804) 538-4043 View (804) 538-4043
Full Circle Grief Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23238
We specialize in providing counseling for children and adults dealing with grief due to a death of someone significant to them, grief from a traumatic loss (such as homicide, suicide, perinatal/child loss, traumatic accident, etc.
Full Circle Grief Center's mission is to provide comprehensive professional bereavement support to children, adults, families, and communities. Since 2008, we have facilitated support groups and educational programs in Richmond and the surrounding communities. In 2018, our services expanded to include individual counseling for children (ages 3-17) and adults grieving the death of a loved one. During this one-on-one service, our therapists strive to provide a personal approach to grief support, working to understand your current needs and offering a safe place of acceptance to work through these needs.
We specialize in providing counseling for children and adults dealing with grief due to a death of someone significant to them, grief from a traumatic loss (such as homicide, suicide, perinatal/child loss, traumatic accident, etc.
Full Circle Grief Center's mission is to provide comprehensive professional bereavement support to children, adults, families, and communities. Since 2008, we have facilitated support groups and educational programs in Richmond and the surrounding communities. In 2018, our services expanded to include individual counseling for children (ages 3-17) and adults grieving the death of a loved one. During this one-on-one service, our therapists strive to provide a personal approach to grief support, working to understand your current needs and offering a safe place of acceptance to work through these needs.
(804) 374-9540 View (804) 374-9540
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Bridget Dunnavant
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23229
I use experiential methods to address trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, losses (like death or divorce), career issues, decision-making and general life transitions, and other stressors.
I offer individual, couples, and group therapy. In addition to ameliorating symptoms, decreasing emotional pain, and helping to solve difficult problems, experiential therapy, along with mindfulness and somatic awareness can facilitate significant personal growth and increased wellness. My approach is broadly humanistic, meaning we seek together in a safe and secure environment, mutual understanding of you as a whole person, honing your internal "voice" and tapping into your existing strengths. Once we identify who you really are inside and what is most important to you, the path to bringing your life into alignment becomes clearer.
I use experiential methods to address trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, losses (like death or divorce), career issues, decision-making and general life transitions, and other stressors.
I offer individual, couples, and group therapy. In addition to ameliorating symptoms, decreasing emotional pain, and helping to solve difficult problems, experiential therapy, along with mindfulness and somatic awareness can facilitate significant personal growth and increased wellness. My approach is broadly humanistic, meaning we seek together in a safe and secure environment, mutual understanding of you as a whole person, honing your internal "voice" and tapping into your existing strengths. Once we identify who you really are inside and what is most important to you, the path to bringing your life into alignment becomes clearer.
(804) 793-8685 View (804) 793-8685
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Teresa McCrossin LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23233
I provide counseling services to individuals and couples who are undergoing or have undergone fertility treatment, pregnancy loss and with single persons and LGBTQ+ moving forward to become parents and considerations for navigating this process.
Often, the reality of becoming pregnant and having a baby is different from what we imagined it would be. If your experience is not what you expected for your fertility journey, pregnancy, or infancy of your child, you may feel overwhelmed, alone, or lost. I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor. I have been in private practice over 20 yrs and specialize in infertility, third party reproduction (use of donor sperm, donor eggs, and donor embryo), miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal anomalies, postpartum depression and reproductive health, grief, anxiety and depression.
I provide counseling services to individuals and couples who are undergoing or have undergone fertility treatment, pregnancy loss and with single persons and LGBTQ+ moving forward to become parents and considerations for navigating this process.
Often, the reality of becoming pregnant and having a baby is different from what we imagined it would be. If your experience is not what you expected for your fertility journey, pregnancy, or infancy of your child, you may feel overwhelmed, alone, or lost. I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor. I have been in private practice over 20 yrs and specialize in infertility, third party reproduction (use of donor sperm, donor eggs, and donor embryo), miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal anomalies, postpartum depression and reproductive health, grief, anxiety and depression.
(540) 779-1535 View (540) 779-1535
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Karla Helbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, C-IAYT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23238
As a bereaved mother and a trained therapist, I have deep personal, as well as clinical, understanding of the difficult issues facing those grieving the deaths of loved ones. I can help you find your path toward wholeness on this dark, but sometimes beautiful, journey through grief. I've done graduate and post-graduate work in counseling through death, dying, and bereavement, worked with hospices, led groups with traumatized and bereaved people--parents, spouses, and siblings--of all ages. Your journey is unique, but know that you are not alone.
As a bereaved mother and a trained therapist, I have deep personal, as well as clinical, understanding of the difficult issues facing those grieving the deaths of loved ones. I can help you find your path toward wholeness on this dark, but sometimes beautiful, journey through grief. I've done graduate and post-graduate work in counseling through death, dying, and bereavement, worked with hospices, led groups with traumatized and bereaved people--parents, spouses, and siblings--of all ages. Your journey is unique, but know that you are not alone.
(804) 567-8218 View (804) 567-8218
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Luke Giannini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23229
I have experience with grief and helping people navigate the challenges of living the daily issues that a traumatized brain can bring.
Now is a hyper stressful time and you are not alone! I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and am EMDRIA, EMDR trained. Do you feel anxious, have constant worry or feel on edge? Do you have a lack of interest, irregular sleep, fatigue, feel worthless or guilty, or an inability to concentrate? Do you fixate on past experiences, avoid certain people, places or things, or have blanks in your memory? If so, you do not have to continue to live like this, I can help.
I have experience with grief and helping people navigate the challenges of living the daily issues that a traumatized brain can bring.
Now is a hyper stressful time and you are not alone! I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and am EMDRIA, EMDR trained. Do you feel anxious, have constant worry or feel on edge? Do you have a lack of interest, irregular sleep, fatigue, feel worthless or guilty, or an inability to concentrate? Do you fixate on past experiences, avoid certain people, places or things, or have blanks in your memory? If so, you do not have to continue to live like this, I can help.
(804) 251-2021 View (804) 251-2021
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Letitia D Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23229  (Online Only)
Individuals seek mental health counseling for an array of issues including- phase of life issues, divorce, retirement, grief and loss issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental illnesses.
Lets talk! The practice focus is person centered, strengths based, and focuses on personal growth and working together in a supportive setting to facilitate a patient’s journey towards empowerment evolution of self and living their best version of their life.
Individuals seek mental health counseling for an array of issues including- phase of life issues, divorce, retirement, grief and loss issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental illnesses.
Lets talk! The practice focus is person centered, strengths based, and focuses on personal growth and working together in a supportive setting to facilitate a patient’s journey towards empowerment evolution of self and living their best version of their life.
(804) 269-8390 View (804) 269-8390
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JacLovelle Coaching & Consulting Group, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, DSL, CSAC, CAC, AGRMS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23233
Are you desiring to reclaim your life after a painful loss? Are recent changes in your normal routine have you feeling emotionally drained? Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. Whether it's the death of a loved one, a divorce, career change, a move, change in health, loss of freedom, or any of the 40+ losses a person may experience during their life time; I will walk this journey with you! Also, with 35 years as Substance Abuse Treatment Professional and an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist, an additional aspect of my work is centered in the correlation between addiction, grief and relapse.
Are you desiring to reclaim your life after a painful loss? Are recent changes in your normal routine have you feeling emotionally drained? Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. Whether it's the death of a loved one, a divorce, career change, a move, change in health, loss of freedom, or any of the 40+ losses a person may experience during their life time; I will walk this journey with you! Also, with 35 years as Substance Abuse Treatment Professional and an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist, an additional aspect of my work is centered in the correlation between addiction, grief and relapse.
(804) 485-1933 View (804) 485-1933
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John H Weaver
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, EMDR-C, CCTP, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23231
I am trained and certified in multiple facets of Trauma-Informed Care, Grief, and in implementing behavioral interventions from a variety of theoretical perspectives with individuals, couples, and families.
Life’s challenges may cause us to react and respond in many different ways. Our current situation may or may not be in our immediate control, but when we look at our life, long-term, it will be the decisions that we make today that set the course of the overall outcome. Experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, confusion, and frustration (to name a few) may be a part of that journey, but you do not have to go down that road alone. It's important to have a safe and confidential space to work through challenges, become more resilient, and come out on the other side with confidence and skills to manage the situations you face.
I am trained and certified in multiple facets of Trauma-Informed Care, Grief, and in implementing behavioral interventions from a variety of theoretical perspectives with individuals, couples, and families.
Life’s challenges may cause us to react and respond in many different ways. Our current situation may or may not be in our immediate control, but when we look at our life, long-term, it will be the decisions that we make today that set the course of the overall outcome. Experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, confusion, and frustration (to name a few) may be a part of that journey, but you do not have to go down that road alone. It's important to have a safe and confidential space to work through challenges, become more resilient, and come out on the other side with confidence and skills to manage the situations you face.
(804) 315-2893 View (804) 315-2893
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Sarahbeth Spasojevich
Resident in Counseling, MEd, MA, MBA, NCC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23233
Waitlist for new clients
I help couples uncover underlying needs and emotions that drive their conflicts, increasing connection and reducing tension. I also support individuals dealing with religious trauma, sexual shame, and recovering from high-control relationships or loved ones with personality disorders. Our work will explore how attachment, grief, identity processing, and trauma have shaped your life. Together, we'll uncover your authentic self beyond your experiences, working towards greater internal peace. You deserve to be seen, heard, and valued. You are safe to be honest with me, even with the difficult truths. I'd love to help.
I help couples uncover underlying needs and emotions that drive their conflicts, increasing connection and reducing tension. I also support individuals dealing with religious trauma, sexual shame, and recovering from high-control relationships or loved ones with personality disorders. Our work will explore how attachment, grief, identity processing, and trauma have shaped your life. Together, we'll uncover your authentic self beyond your experiences, working towards greater internal peace. You deserve to be seen, heard, and valued. You are safe to be honest with me, even with the difficult truths. I'd love to help.
(804) 531-5281 View (804) 531-5281
Healing Hearts Counseling & Consulting Agency
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23294
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges.
Healing Hearts Counseling & Consulting Agency strives to promote emotional wellness, build resilience, and develop a sense of self in others. Our team of licensed professionals and practitioners take a heart based approach to therapy while using evidenced based therapy techniques. We believe in building connections and providing support and space for clients as they embark on a journey of self discovery, healing & wellness. We use primarily a person centered approach combined with other modalities Cognitive Based Therapy, Play Based Therapy and a Trauma Focused Approach to assist with building awareness and wholeness in everyone. ​
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges.
Healing Hearts Counseling & Consulting Agency strives to promote emotional wellness, build resilience, and develop a sense of self in others. Our team of licensed professionals and practitioners take a heart based approach to therapy while using evidenced based therapy techniques. We believe in building connections and providing support and space for clients as they embark on a journey of self discovery, healing & wellness. We use primarily a person centered approach combined with other modalities Cognitive Based Therapy, Play Based Therapy and a Trauma Focused Approach to assist with building awareness and wholeness in everyone. ​
(804) 556-1436 View (804) 556-1436
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Matthew Sandford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23228
Also, I have strong experience working with grief issues, parenting challenges, coaching, and life transitions.
My name is Matt Sandford and I have been practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor for 14 years now, with 16 years of total experience. I believe that creating a safe space enables people to explore and process the stuff on their minds and in their hearts, which can lead to healthiness, strength, and growth. I have a variety of experiences, but I specialize in stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, marriage, self-worth challenges, and spiritual challenges.
Also, I have strong experience working with grief issues, parenting challenges, coaching, and life transitions.
My name is Matt Sandford and I have been practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor for 14 years now, with 16 years of total experience. I believe that creating a safe space enables people to explore and process the stuff on their minds and in their hearts, which can lead to healthiness, strength, and growth. I have a variety of experiences, but I specialize in stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, marriage, self-worth challenges, and spiritual challenges.
(804) 376-1216 View (804) 376-1216
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Epiphany Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23228  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Most of my client express feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and are struggling with life transitions.
Welcome to Epiphany Counseling and Consulting, LLC. My name is Nadine Graham. My hope in creating this practice is to connect with clients seeking a therapist that is down to earth, empathetic, and able to assist with helping YOU sort out the feelings, thoughts, or answers to questions or problems plaguing you. Our therapeutic process is to assist in guiding you to emotional wellness so that you have emotional stability and strength to enhance your own wellbeing by utilizing the tools that YOU hold within you. Sometimes, it is YOUR own "Epiphany" that needs to be brought out through therapy.
Most of my client express feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and are struggling with life transitions.
Welcome to Epiphany Counseling and Consulting, LLC. My name is Nadine Graham. My hope in creating this practice is to connect with clients seeking a therapist that is down to earth, empathetic, and able to assist with helping YOU sort out the feelings, thoughts, or answers to questions or problems plaguing you. Our therapeutic process is to assist in guiding you to emotional wellness so that you have emotional stability and strength to enhance your own wellbeing by utilizing the tools that YOU hold within you. Sometimes, it is YOUR own "Epiphany" that needs to be brought out through therapy.
(804) 361-9386 View (804) 361-9386
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Linda Zaffram
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23294
Do you suffer with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, perinatal mood disorders, fertility and/or have a birth trauma history? Do you want to find healing and find personal fulfillment in your life? By utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths based, solution focused, psychodynamic, EMDR and a mindfulness perspective you can begin to make sense of your past and look forward to your future. Together we can build on your strengths, improve functioning, facilitate personal growth, deepen relationships and increase self esteem. My passion is helping others see the light through the darkness by healing one day at a time!
Do you suffer with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, perinatal mood disorders, fertility and/or have a birth trauma history? Do you want to find healing and find personal fulfillment in your life? By utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths based, solution focused, psychodynamic, EMDR and a mindfulness perspective you can begin to make sense of your past and look forward to your future. Together we can build on your strengths, improve functioning, facilitate personal growth, deepen relationships and increase self esteem. My passion is helping others see the light through the darkness by healing one day at a time!
(804) 299-5410 View (804) 299-5410
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Crystal Waller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23228  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. Hi! I am Crystal Waller a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I’m glad to know that you decided to stop by and view my profile, with the hopes of starting your self care journey. I am a therapist who is very passionate about meeting my clients where they are, and I strongly feel it is important to listen and validate everyone’s feelings. My desire is to focus on helping clients with anxiety, depression, life stressors, grief, loss, trauma, etc. I believe that true healing involves the whole person; physically, mentally and spiritually.
Accepting new clients. Hi! I am Crystal Waller a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I’m glad to know that you decided to stop by and view my profile, with the hopes of starting your self care journey. I am a therapist who is very passionate about meeting my clients where they are, and I strongly feel it is important to listen and validate everyone’s feelings. My desire is to focus on helping clients with anxiety, depression, life stressors, grief, loss, trauma, etc. I believe that true healing involves the whole person; physically, mentally and spiritually.
(804) 446-5260 View (804) 446-5260
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G B Thornton and Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23228  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Virginia with more than 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, self-confidence, relationship issues, grief, trauma & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Virginia with more than 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, self-confidence, relationship issues, grief, trauma & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
(804) 657-4691 View (804) 657-4691
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Martha Dalby Mullen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23229
Waitlist for new clients
When working with clients, I employ evidenced-based treatments including trauma-informed therapy, rational-emotive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, crisis-intervention, bereavement counseling, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and spiritually-informed care.
I believe we all have an enormous capacity to break through the barriers we face in life. I enjoy helping people navigate change and restore hope. I take an active role in helping you clarify your issues and identify effective solutions. My 25+ years of experience working as a licensed professional counselor has provided me with broad knowledge and expertise to empower you to make needed and sustained change.
When working with clients, I employ evidenced-based treatments including trauma-informed therapy, rational-emotive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, crisis-intervention, bereavement counseling, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and spiritually-informed care.
I believe we all have an enormous capacity to break through the barriers we face in life. I enjoy helping people navigate change and restore hope. I take an active role in helping you clarify your issues and identify effective solutions. My 25+ years of experience working as a licensed professional counselor has provided me with broad knowledge and expertise to empower you to make needed and sustained change.
(804) 455-7320 View (804) 455-7320
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Gifty Pampuru
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23229
Life is full of challenges, some easy and some are tough! While we are equipped with some skill sets to handle them, at times the going can get tough and this is where my professional experience can help bridge the gap. I am an RN and a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in areas including anxiety, depression, coping skills, life transitions, and grief, amongst others. Utilizing CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR are few of the interventions to propel the clients towards their achievement of goals and independency.
Life is full of challenges, some easy and some are tough! While we are equipped with some skill sets to handle them, at times the going can get tough and this is where my professional experience can help bridge the gap. I am an RN and a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in areas including anxiety, depression, coping skills, life transitions, and grief, amongst others. Utilizing CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR are few of the interventions to propel the clients towards their achievement of goals and independency.
(571) 556-9231 View (571) 556-9231
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Rebecca Smith McCracken
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Henrico, VA 23228
Do you struggle with anxiety, fear, grief, depression? Are you having difficulty adjusting to an important life transition? Do painful emotions stop you from doing the things you enjoy or interfere with work, relationships and self-confidence? For the last 30 years I have taught clients how to skillfully manage difficult emotions and unhelpful patterns of mind that feel unbearable. I would like to help you discover a new path forward, one that teaches you how to respond mindfully and compassionately to emotional difficulties and life's uncertainties, and best nourishes your deepest capacity for healing.
Do you struggle with anxiety, fear, grief, depression? Are you having difficulty adjusting to an important life transition? Do painful emotions stop you from doing the things you enjoy or interfere with work, relationships and self-confidence? For the last 30 years I have taught clients how to skillfully manage difficult emotions and unhelpful patterns of mind that feel unbearable. I would like to help you discover a new path forward, one that teaches you how to respond mindfully and compassionately to emotional difficulties and life's uncertainties, and best nourishes your deepest capacity for healing.
(804) 977-1119 View (804) 977-1119
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Shyanna Hicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Henrico, VA 23294  (Online Only)
My areas of practice include adults, children, families, and couples and I focus on trauma, grief, stress management, mood disorders (including depression), anxiety, adjustment disorders, ADHD, and interpersonal issues.
Hi, my name is Shy and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I applaud you for taking this very important step in putting yourself, and possibly your loved ones, first. I have over 15 years of clinical experience and would love to partner with you on the journey to becoming the best version of yourself and reaching your goals. The goal is always to create a safe and supportive environment where strengths are built upon and personal healing, empowerment and fulfillment is the focus. Together we can move from where you are, to where you want to be!
My areas of practice include adults, children, families, and couples and I focus on trauma, grief, stress management, mood disorders (including depression), anxiety, adjustment disorders, ADHD, and interpersonal issues.
Hi, my name is Shy and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I applaud you for taking this very important step in putting yourself, and possibly your loved ones, first. I have over 15 years of clinical experience and would love to partner with you on the journey to becoming the best version of yourself and reaching your goals. The goal is always to create a safe and supportive environment where strengths are built upon and personal healing, empowerment and fulfillment is the focus. Together we can move from where you are, to where you want to be!
(804) 203-0481 View (804) 203-0481
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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.