Grief Therapists in Lowndes County, GA
I am also a Certified Grief Therapist.
We all have challenges, and sometimes we need a little help to manage how we respond to life’s challenges!
I am also a Certified Grief Therapist.
We all have challenges, and sometimes we need a little help to manage how we respond to life’s challenges!
Hello. My name is Howard Patterson, but I go by Andy. I have been a mental health professional for over 45 years, with the majority of my experience being in the field of child welfare. My specialties include but are not limited to, stress, anxiety, depression, marital and other relationship issues, veteran issues, teenage emotions, and behaviors, as well as parenting styles and issues. My style is non-confrontational and non-judgmental, allowing you to take therapy in the direction you choose.
Hello. My name is Howard Patterson, but I go by Andy. I have been a mental health professional for over 45 years, with the majority of my experience being in the field of child welfare. My specialties include but are not limited to, stress, anxiety, depression, marital and other relationship issues, veteran issues, teenage emotions, and behaviors, as well as parenting styles and issues. My style is non-confrontational and non-judgmental, allowing you to take therapy in the direction you choose.
If you are dealing with past traumas, relationship discord, depression, anger, and/or grief, I am here and committed to your healing.
Are you navigating silent battles and unseen struggles alone? You feel as though your life has been crippled with addiction, shame, and guilt. You may feel as though you're drowning with no rescue in sight. Maybe you are ready to face some past traumas, and/or deal with interpersonal struggles that have lead you where you are today. Perhaps your struggles have traumatized your loved ones and you’re just tired of trying to figure things out, yet feeling as though you’re getting nowhere. I am here for the journey and committed to your healing. Allow me to show you how to navigate this strange territory on your path to healing.
If you are dealing with past traumas, relationship discord, depression, anger, and/or grief, I am here and committed to your healing.
Are you navigating silent battles and unseen struggles alone? You feel as though your life has been crippled with addiction, shame, and guilt. You may feel as though you're drowning with no rescue in sight. Maybe you are ready to face some past traumas, and/or deal with interpersonal struggles that have lead you where you are today. Perhaps your struggles have traumatized your loved ones and you’re just tired of trying to figure things out, yet feeling as though you’re getting nowhere. I am here for the journey and committed to your healing. Allow me to show you how to navigate this strange territory on your path to healing.
My nine years of official experience includes working with those struggling with substance use, trauma and stressor, anxiety, depression, grief and loss and adjustment disorders.
I believe in an integrative, holistic approach to mental health and wellness. No matter your struggles, I strive to create a safe and secure space for you to feel accepted and free to tackle your problems.
My nine years of official experience includes working with those struggling with substance use, trauma and stressor, anxiety, depression, grief and loss and adjustment disorders.
I believe in an integrative, holistic approach to mental health and wellness. No matter your struggles, I strive to create a safe and secure space for you to feel accepted and free to tackle your problems.
My experience has led me to working with people who have experienced medical trauma and grief.
With my background in Oncology and Palliative Care, I am comfortable with navigating difficult conversations and life choices. Grief, loss, anxiety, depression are all difficult emotions. I want to create a safe space for you to be able to talk openly so that together we can help you learn the best ways to cope and find relief.
My experience has led me to working with people who have experienced medical trauma and grief.
With my background in Oncology and Palliative Care, I am comfortable with navigating difficult conversations and life choices. Grief, loss, anxiety, depression are all difficult emotions. I want to create a safe space for you to be able to talk openly so that together we can help you learn the best ways to cope and find relief.
I am here to help serve you to become a better, healed version of yourself. I work collaboratively with you to achieve goals you want to accomplish for yourself, while providing guidance and if needed, gently nudging, to help you become the best you! Therapy works best when we can work together, and I want to do what I can to help you achieve your own goals!
I am here to help serve you to become a better, healed version of yourself. I work collaboratively with you to achieve goals you want to accomplish for yourself, while providing guidance and if needed, gently nudging, to help you become the best you! Therapy works best when we can work together, and I want to do what I can to help you achieve your own goals!
Are you carrying the weight of grief, depression, or trauma?
I'm Kiwana Kiser, and I’m here to be your lifeline—offering support and healing every step of the way. I understand that healing isn’t a straight path, and that’s okay. Wherever you are in your journey, I’ll meet you there and help you move forward at your own pace. Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone-we’ll work through it together.
Are you carrying the weight of grief, depression, or trauma?
I'm Kiwana Kiser, and I’m here to be your lifeline—offering support and healing every step of the way. I understand that healing isn’t a straight path, and that’s okay. Wherever you are in your journey, I’ll meet you there and help you move forward at your own pace. Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone-we’ll work through it together.
My name is Natalia Dankwa, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker. As a dedicated therapist with four years of experience. My approach integrates these evidence-based methods to create a comprehensive and personalized therapeutic experience. In my practice, I focus on empowering individuals by leveraging their unique strengths and fostering resilience. DBT and CBT offer structured frameworks for addressing a range of mental health challenges, while my strength-based perspective ensures that therapy is not just about addressing difficulties but also about recognizing and building on existing capabilities.
My name is Natalia Dankwa, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker. As a dedicated therapist with four years of experience. My approach integrates these evidence-based methods to create a comprehensive and personalized therapeutic experience. In my practice, I focus on empowering individuals by leveraging their unique strengths and fostering resilience. DBT and CBT offer structured frameworks for addressing a range of mental health challenges, while my strength-based perspective ensures that therapy is not just about addressing difficulties but also about recognizing and building on existing capabilities.
Life is filled with joy and pain; we all struggle sometimes. Are you caught in a loveless relationship? Feel stuck, lost or addicted? Maybe you're just unfulfilled and wanting more. Whatever it is, feeling stuck or hopeless doesn't have to be a way of life. I endeavor with my clients to grow, heal, and discover solutions. In that aim, I'm a professionally trained and experienced therapist, but a realistic, logical, and heartfelt human being most of all. If you like the sound of that, let's see if we fit. I see self-pay clients directly, and I collaborate with Headway to support insurance coverage.
Life is filled with joy and pain; we all struggle sometimes. Are you caught in a loveless relationship? Feel stuck, lost or addicted? Maybe you're just unfulfilled and wanting more. Whatever it is, feeling stuck or hopeless doesn't have to be a way of life. I endeavor with my clients to grow, heal, and discover solutions. In that aim, I'm a professionally trained and experienced therapist, but a realistic, logical, and heartfelt human being most of all. If you like the sound of that, let's see if we fit. I see self-pay clients directly, and I collaborate with Headway to support insurance coverage.
I welcome the opportunity to work with those who seek to: transform anxiety, depression, panic, and fear; recover from trauma, tragedy, and unhealed childhood issues; cope with loss, difficult life transitions, and stress; and, rebuild intimacy, trust, and hope in relationships.
I consider it an honor to be a counselor -- to help a person gain greater freedom, integration, and connectedness. I will provide my expertise, compassion, and steady support; I look for you to bring your openness and faith in your own renewal.
I welcome the opportunity to work with those who seek to: transform anxiety, depression, panic, and fear; recover from trauma, tragedy, and unhealed childhood issues; cope with loss, difficult life transitions, and stress; and, rebuild intimacy, trust, and hope in relationships.
I consider it an honor to be a counselor -- to help a person gain greater freedom, integration, and connectedness. I will provide my expertise, compassion, and steady support; I look for you to bring your openness and faith in your own renewal.
Hi, I am a licensed marriage & family therapist in GA, FL & TX, experienced working with diverse populations regarding mental health, substance abuse concerns, and daily life stressors. I have a passion for assisting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, co-dependency, and self-esteem issues, which negatively affect their personal, social, and occupational functioning. My integrative and holistic approach to therapy enables me to use effective techniques to guide clients in addressing problems, establishing attainable goals, and increasing their willingness to participate in sessions.
Hi, I am a licensed marriage & family therapist in GA, FL & TX, experienced working with diverse populations regarding mental health, substance abuse concerns, and daily life stressors. I have a passion for assisting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, co-dependency, and self-esteem issues, which negatively affect their personal, social, and occupational functioning. My integrative and holistic approach to therapy enables me to use effective techniques to guide clients in addressing problems, establishing attainable goals, and increasing their willingness to participate in sessions.
Are you struggling with past trauma that keeps showing up in your relationships?
Do you find yourself shutting down, overreacting, or feeling emotionally distant, even when you want connection? You’re not “too much” your nervous system may still be in survival mode. You may be trying your best to communicate, trust, stay calm, or feel close yet something keeps pulling you back into fear, defensiveness, or disconnection. If that resonates, I want you to know that nothing is wrong with you. Your mind and body may still be responding to old experiences that never fully had the chance to heal.
Are you struggling with past trauma that keeps showing up in your relationships?
Do you find yourself shutting down, overreacting, or feeling emotionally distant, even when you want connection? You’re not “too much” your nervous system may still be in survival mode. You may be trying your best to communicate, trust, stay calm, or feel close yet something keeps pulling you back into fear, defensiveness, or disconnection. If that resonates, I want you to know that nothing is wrong with you. Your mind and body may still be responding to old experiences that never fully had the chance to heal.
I am eager to work with anyone who needs mental health therapy or addiction counseling. I have more experience working with those individuals who have been abused or suffered a traumatic event. I am certified trauma therapist as well as I am EMDR certified (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). I enjoy working with individuals who suffer with an addiction as well. My ideal client would be an individual who is ready to address issues of mental health or substance abuse.
I am eager to work with anyone who needs mental health therapy or addiction counseling. I have more experience working with those individuals who have been abused or suffered a traumatic event. I am certified trauma therapist as well as I am EMDR certified (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). I enjoy working with individuals who suffer with an addiction as well. My ideal client would be an individual who is ready to address issues of mental health or substance abuse.
Since obtaining my master's degree in 2013, and working in community mental health, I have gained a great deal of experience in working with individuals that suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/ loss, relationship issues, LGBTQ issues, low self-esteem, and personal growth.
I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in order to help clients feel heard, understood, and accepted. My therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavior Therapy and EMDR. I am also perinatal mental health certified and specialize in working with pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression.
Since obtaining my master's degree in 2013, and working in community mental health, I have gained a great deal of experience in working with individuals that suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/ loss, relationship issues, LGBTQ issues, low self-esteem, and personal growth.
I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in order to help clients feel heard, understood, and accepted. My therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavior Therapy and EMDR. I am also perinatal mental health certified and specialize in working with pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression.
I have been a licensed therapist for over 22years. I enjoy being able to help my clients on an individual, relational and family basis. Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult and personal choice. My job is to help one define what is best suited for one's needs and life changes. Navigation of life circumstances can be challenging and finding your strengths and assets to guide you helps in coping.
I have been a licensed therapist for over 22years. I enjoy being able to help my clients on an individual, relational and family basis. Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult and personal choice. My job is to help one define what is best suited for one's needs and life changes. Navigation of life circumstances can be challenging and finding your strengths and assets to guide you helps in coping.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 16 years experience helping individuals who feel stuck despite appearing successful on the outside. Many of my clients are exhausted from overthinking, perfectionism, and unresolved trauma. I specialize in intensive therapy designed to create focused, meaningful progress in a shorter period of time. I believe people aren't broken- just caught in patterns that once helped them survive. Together, we'll move beyond coping toward real emotional freedom and lasting change.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 16 years experience helping individuals who feel stuck despite appearing successful on the outside. Many of my clients are exhausted from overthinking, perfectionism, and unresolved trauma. I specialize in intensive therapy designed to create focused, meaningful progress in a shorter period of time. I believe people aren't broken- just caught in patterns that once helped them survive. Together, we'll move beyond coping toward real emotional freedom and lasting change.
Amanda works with diverse populations and has a particular passion for supporting military community, as she is deeply familiar with military culture and the unique challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their families. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered models, she helps clients navigate life transitions, manage stress, and work through anxiety, depression, family concerns, and relationship challenges. Amanda offers individual counseling via tele-health, with Christian counseling available upon request.
Amanda works with diverse populations and has a particular passion for supporting military community, as she is deeply familiar with military culture and the unique challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their families. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered models, she helps clients navigate life transitions, manage stress, and work through anxiety, depression, family concerns, and relationship challenges. Amanda offers individual counseling via tele-health, with Christian counseling available upon request.
Justin has assisted many clients experiencing difficulties with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, & Grief difficulties, and is also experienced in providing services for those with a history of substance abuse.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
Justin has assisted many clients experiencing difficulties with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, & Grief difficulties, and is also experienced in providing services for those with a history of substance abuse.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
I have experience helping people with depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, phase of life stressors, relationship conflict and self-esteem concerns.
A typical first session with me includes building rapport, hearing your story and helping you form goals. After the intake session we will continue to build rapport and process through the challenges you are facing.
I have experience helping people with depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, phase of life stressors, relationship conflict and self-esteem concerns.
A typical first session with me includes building rapport, hearing your story and helping you form goals. After the intake session we will continue to build rapport and process through the challenges you are facing.
I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, teen concerns, grief, trauma, and depression.
Hello, welcome to my page. I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Together, we can work toward a better understanding of yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. My goal is to help you build on your strengths and develop the tools needed to move toward meaningful change. To best support your individual needs and schedule, I also offer evening telehealth appointments in Georgia, Kentucky, and Florida.
I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, teen concerns, grief, trauma, and depression.
Hello, welcome to my page. I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Together, we can work toward a better understanding of yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. My goal is to help you build on your strengths and develop the tools needed to move toward meaningful change. To best support your individual needs and schedule, I also offer evening telehealth appointments in Georgia, Kentucky, and Florida.
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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.