Grief Therapists in 23460
Katie Wendell
Resident in Counseling, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23460
My clinical experiences have equipped me to work with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse, & eating disorders.
I believe that you are the author of your own story, perhaps a story you're still searching for. My role is to assist you in bringing this story into awareness and support you as you write the next chapter, allowing you to step into your full potential as your most authentic self. This, of course, looks different for each person. Perhaps you are ready to process past experiences, strengthen coping mechanisms, develop healthier thinking patterns, or break negative relationship cycles. Whatever your needs may look like, I can be your guide towards such healing.
My clinical experiences have equipped me to work with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse, & eating disorders.
I believe that you are the author of your own story, perhaps a story you're still searching for. My role is to assist you in bringing this story into awareness and support you as you write the next chapter, allowing you to step into your full potential as your most authentic self. This, of course, looks different for each person. Perhaps you are ready to process past experiences, strengthen coping mechanisms, develop healthier thinking patterns, or break negative relationship cycles. Whatever your needs may look like, I can be your guide towards such healing.
Dawn White
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23460
My approach is person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral to help empower and motivate change in clients and their families. I strive to help adults using a non-judgmental and supportive approach. My focus is on helping you better understand the relationship between your thoughts and feelings.
My approach is person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral to help empower and motivate change in clients and their families. I strive to help adults using a non-judgmental and supportive approach. My focus is on helping you better understand the relationship between your thoughts and feelings.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Virginia Beach
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23460
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Have you ever felt like you could not move past the feelings of loneliness? Or feeling like past trauma is preventing you from being your best self? You may feel like you’re not understood or find it hard to break overwhelming patterns that impact you daily. There comes a time in your life where it’s time to break old habits and work on a better version of yourself. Seeking help is one of the most challenging steps and I am here to guide you through this process! I am a Resident in Counseling with over 10 years of experience working with a variety of cultures with issues such as life transitions, depression and adolescent issues.
Have you ever felt like you could not move past the feelings of loneliness? Or feeling like past trauma is preventing you from being your best self? You may feel like you’re not understood or find it hard to break overwhelming patterns that impact you daily. There comes a time in your life where it’s time to break old habits and work on a better version of yourself. Seeking help is one of the most challenging steps and I am here to guide you through this process! I am a Resident in Counseling with over 10 years of experience working with a variety of cultures with issues such as life transitions, depression and adolescent issues.
Lisa Ellison
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23460 (Online Only)
Are you feeling the strain of significant changes in your relationship? Whether adjusting to new dynamics, navigating the complexities of separation, or confronting family pressures, you're not navigating this alone. I specialize in counseling individuals and couples dealing with depression and anxiety related to attachment and family stressors. The focus will be on helping you manage the emotional weight of these issues while also fostering stability in your relationship.
Are you feeling the strain of significant changes in your relationship? Whether adjusting to new dynamics, navigating the complexities of separation, or confronting family pressures, you're not navigating this alone. I specialize in counseling individuals and couples dealing with depression and anxiety related to attachment and family stressors. The focus will be on helping you manage the emotional weight of these issues while also fostering stability in your relationship.
Dona M. Stover
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23460
Not accepting new clients
I accept clients ages 14 and older and have experience with Depression, OCD, Grief, and Anxiety as well as change of life issues.
My focus is on anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and trauma. My approach to change is one that involves not only the mind but the body as well. I believe mental health symptoms can be made manageable through improving overall health. By improving sleep, nutrition, exercise, and self-care you have the ability to greatly improve your mental health - together we can improve your life. We will collaborate and decide what strategies will help you feel more self-aware and prepared to handle the challenges you may encounter.
I accept clients ages 14 and older and have experience with Depression, OCD, Grief, and Anxiety as well as change of life issues.
My focus is on anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and trauma. My approach to change is one that involves not only the mind but the body as well. I believe mental health symptoms can be made manageable through improving overall health. By improving sleep, nutrition, exercise, and self-care you have the ability to greatly improve your mental health - together we can improve your life. We will collaborate and decide what strategies will help you feel more self-aware and prepared to handle the challenges you may encounter.
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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.