This is a group for those who have lost a friend or loved one to suicide at any time in one's life. It is a safe place to explore the feelings that are unique to those who have experienced this pain.
Hosted by Rose Blakey Phillips
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dothan, AL 36301
My specialty is working with couples or families who have addictions or trauma issues to include grief, depression and anxiety.
I have over 30 years of experience of working with both individuals and couples with with addictions, childhood trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, and attempts. In addition, I have worked with LGBT clients for over 12 years. My practice is affirming for both straight and gay persons. I like to focus on providing support for identifying one's strengths and finding solutions that help to create inner peace. In addition, I have provided trainings on various topics such as suicide prevention, trauma and counseling clients who live with HIV. I provide training and consultation in these areas.
People say you have to let go and move on in your life, but they don't tell you what you need to do to accomplish that. The Grief Recovery Method Outreach Program not only makes that possible but provides partnerships and guidance to ensure that it happens. This eight-week group uses the Grief Recovery Method, an international, evidence-based technique. The program differs from other support groups in its action-based and directed approach, and is a great choice for grievers who want more than traditional support groups offer.
Hosted by Anna Beatty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northport, AL 35473
While I work with clients with varied needs, I specialize in treating three universal sources of pain: Grief, Trauma, and Addiction.
In my practice, I seek to foster compassion, creativity, and authenticity. I want each client to feel a new freedom: to choose how they respond to life, rather than feeling overwhelmed by emotions or stuck in unhealthy patterns.
This four session group on Tuesdays will help you process what moving in life with grief can look like. How do I face the emotional experience of grief? How do I talk to people about my loss? How do I even understand loss? What can the next chapter of life look like? These are just some of the questions to process as we experience the unrelenting thoughts and emotions in life after loss.
Hosted by Eagle Consulting/Counseling Division
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35806
We know the last year has been hard and possibly painful with loss and despair.
You can find hope here. We strive to provide each person an experience of support, inspiration, motivation, and hope through proven counseling techniques. This is a safe place to tell your story and begin writing a new chapter. We listen to understand and help guide you into a new beginning. Has life just become exhausting? Are you tired of feeling alone? Do you want to find some peace and meaning?
Think of your grief as a wilderness—a vast, inhospitable forest. You must journey through this wilderness. To find your way out, you must become acquainted with its terrain and learn to follow the sometimes hard-to-find trail that leads to healing. In the wilderness of your grief, the touchstones are your trail markers. They are the signs that let you know you are on the right path. When you learn to identify and rely on the touchstones, you will find your way to hope and healing.
Hosted by Belinda Kock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CT
Verified Verified
Group meets in McCalla, AL 35111
My calling is to companion those experiencing the overwhelming grief of a loved one.
At Free 2 Grieve, we believe there is no one right way to grieve the death of a loved one. That is why we strive to offer multiple options of grief support to choose from. Some people may just need a good cup of coffee and a listening ear. At other times we may need a safe group of peers walking a similar grief journey. Then there may be times we need a bit more intense care from a train bereavement therapist. Maybe a combination of all 3.
The Grief Recovery Method is an action program for moving beyond death, divorce, and other losses including health, career, and faith.
Hosted by Alissa (Lisa) Cohen Lapidus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, AL 35801
Certification in Applied Positive Psychology, Certification in the Grief Recovery Method, Certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I have a tremendous amount of respect for those who have the wisdom and courage to seek support in their endeavor to create the life they want to live. I am passionate about helping others live up to their fullest potential and reach the goals they set for themselves. I believe that we all continue to evolve throughout our everyday experiences. I believe that life's challenges and successes don't always look exactly like we thought they would. I'm passionate about working with clients on personal growth, and find both individual and group sessions equally satisfying.
Sharing the pain of loss is necessary for recovery. Group sessions focus on coping for loss of any kind.
Hosted by Orville W Johnson Jr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPS, CGACIII, NCC, TMHTC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Foley, AL 36535
For more than 30 years couples and individuals have come to me seeking help and advice to resolve Substance use, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Anger, and couples conflict.
So many issues arise in the course of a normal life. Yes, it is normal for every person to have problems. There is no need to be held hostage by emotional turmoil! Marital conflict, depression, anxiety, fears, these issues and many more can be resolved. Call me, work on a solution and move you to the Next Chapter in your life!
This is a counselor facilitated support group, meeting weekly from 5:30-6:30pm, to aid in processing all types of loss that occur throughout our lifespan. This is an open format group, so you can come once, come a few times, or come each week. What is important is building community and relationships to aid us in knowing we are not alone and knowing other people can and do speak the language of grief and loss. Cost: $25 per week
Hosted by Maggie Banger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35226
Grief Recovery Services are available through individual, group, and intensives.
I enjoy working with adults who are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, spirituality, individuation, vocation, and addiction issues. I am passionate about helping people find fulfillment in their lives through embracing total wellness. I believe seeing worth as an individual is critical to a healthy spiritual outlook and to cultivating hope. Restore Counseling Services is birthed out of a spiritual desire for all to see hope manifested in daily life through practical application of spiritual principles. Everyone is capable of learning and applying tools to improve their quality of life.
Grief is not one size fits all. It looks and behaves and lasts differently for everyone. This group is special. It includes the broken hearted, the hopeful and the healing. Together we learn healthy coping skills to heal and to remember our loved ones with less pain.
Hosted by Leilani D Mason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S, EMDR, CIT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atmore, AL 36502
Located in Atmore, In person. Hey, I am Leilani Mason, an individual and couple's therapist with Healthy Minds Consulting LLC. I have been blessed with the ability to help people heal their wounds, develop new relationships with their thoughts, and transform their lives. I specialize in working with teenagers and adults struggling with self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, loss of hope, trauma, relationships, and grief & loss. I work best with people who are ready to heal, ready to do the hard work, and ready to move towards living a meaningful, purposeful, and value-driven life.
I look forward to supporting you!
Our primary mission is to provide education, guidance and support to those who are grieving. We do this by providing grief support group sessions.
Hosted by Dr. Don G Brock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, DMin, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Payne, AL 35967
Start feeling better today. Whether you are going through a major life transition or not handling stressful circumstances well, there is help for you. If you need assistance managing issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts or creative blocks, I will provide the encouragement and help with skills to get you through these periods.
Gloom to Bloom is a virtual grief group, exclusively for 25 and up, designed to provide therapeutic support for those navigating the complexities of grief and honoring the memories of lost loved ones. Our group will provide a safe and supportive environment where you can navigate your grief journey with understanding and compassion. This group will meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday. These 8 group sessions are designed to help individuals therapeutically express grief and celebrate the memories of lost loved ones. Each session will target discussions related to grief, learning skills, and building resilience with support from group peers.
Hosted by Summerlane Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montgomery, AL 36106
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression and unsure how to feel better? Do you feel like you are stuck, and you are not where you thought you would be? Are you missing the laughter with your partner and wondering how to reconnect? Are you undergoing a big life change or adjustment? Have you recently lost a loved one or a close friend? Is your child struggling with expressing emotions? Do you feel like you are alone, that no one understands you? So if you answered yes to any of these questions, it is time you seek solutions. We are here to SERVE! "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." George Shaw
Groups are lead and/or co-lead by Whit Stephens, MS, LPC, NCC and Ryan White, MS, LPC, NCC. Group topics will rotate according to caseload and/or perceived community needs. Group topics are likely to include: grief, trauma, anxiety, abuse, depression, ADHD, personality disorders, etc.
Hosted by Whit Y. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orange Beach, AL 36561
Struggles in life are not a matter of if, but when. They also come in a multitude of severity and nearly every one of us will, at some point, need help from outside sources. Sometimes, maybe that's just an ear to listen or an objective, caring voice of reason. No matter what you are experiencing, you don't have to face it alone. Together, we will work to get you and/or your loved ones through these difficult times. Your safety, daily functioning, and optimal well-being are my top priorities. Let's talk about it. Wherever you are in life, that is where we'll begin.
A free-of-charge support group for adult survivors of parent, grandparent, or sibling loss. We meet for 10-week periods in the summer, fall, and spring. This group is located in Birmingham, AL.
Hosted by Sarah Grace Stevenson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Homewood, AL 35209
When we start seeking out romantic partners, we seek out what is familiar- what we learned from our parents or caregivers. Sometimes our parents gave us great examples of what a future relationship should be like; other times, our parents showed us what to avoid in those relationships. As adults we are continually trying to recreate what feels comfortable in our future relationships based on our past experiences, namely, our childhood environments. Things can go wrong when we have unmet emotional needs from childhood and then project them onto our partner. This can lead to many disappointments and failed expectations.
Hosted by Davina Gjennestad
Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Opelika, AL 36801
Join our compassionate general grief support group, open to all types of loss, where we provide a safe space to navigate your grief journey together. This group is conveniently online and is provided at a low cost. A total of seven sessions will be held weekly on Saturdays at 1pm beginning October 12th. Contact us for more information!
Hosted by Peacock & Hodnett Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35223
Looking for a therapist who has immediate availability? Our awesome team of highly skilled therapists is ready to help! Whether you’re interested in private pay with a sliding scale or want to use your insurance, we’ve got options to fit your needs. With our flexible and accessible services, you’ll get the support you deserve in no time!
Please see the various Groups Available to include Healing Grief, Anger Management, and Understanding Addiction and Substance Use Disorder:Disease Model. The Groups focuses on Stages of Grief as well as Stages of Change and learning the keys to Emotional Regulation and understand it all from a Trauma Focused Perspective. All Insurances Accepted as well as Medicaid.
Hosted by IVY Leaf Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, DPA, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mobile, AL 36607
IVY Leaf Counseling Services promotes healthy individual, family and community mental health by providing a safe and person-centered approach to therapy.
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Grief Support Groups
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.