Grief Therapists in Southport, NC

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Deborah Shumate
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southport, NC 28461
Grief and loss, suicide bereavement, crisis and trauma - this is where I can be of most help to you. Being a Compassionate Bereavement Care provider allows me to meet you where you are in your grief and help you be present to this human experience. Having lost a parent to suicide when I was seventeen and tragically losing an adult child, I can bring a special understanding to our time together. I have also been trained using the Human Givens Rewind Technique for trauma resolution. Together we can find a positive path toward your growth and well-being.
Grief and loss, suicide bereavement, crisis and trauma - this is where I can be of most help to you. Being a Compassionate Bereavement Care provider allows me to meet you where you are in your grief and help you be present to this human experience. Having lost a parent to suicide when I was seventeen and tragically losing an adult child, I can bring a special understanding to our time together. I have also been trained using the Human Givens Rewind Technique for trauma resolution. Together we can find a positive path toward your growth and well-being.
(704) 666-4327 View (704) 666-4327
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Veronica A. Zinkham, LPC, Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CPC
Verified Verified
Southport, NC 28461
My goal is to help you feel welcomed, safe, and unjudged. My passion is to assist you in learning to meet, manage, and move beyond difficult life challenges and gain optimal growth and belief in YOU. If you struggle with Relationships, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Trauma or Abuse, you have the power to heal. I am humbled by the human spirit. Therapy is a process of collaboration, mutual goal setting, awareness, trust and change. When you are hurting, reach out - help is there for you. I will offer support, guidance and steps to overcome life hurts.
My goal is to help you feel welcomed, safe, and unjudged. My passion is to assist you in learning to meet, manage, and move beyond difficult life challenges and gain optimal growth and belief in YOU. If you struggle with Relationships, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Trauma or Abuse, you have the power to heal. I am humbled by the human spirit. Therapy is a process of collaboration, mutual goal setting, awareness, trust and change. When you are hurting, reach out - help is there for you. I will offer support, guidance and steps to overcome life hurts.
(412) 265-2646 View (412) 265-2646
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Christine Zazzeri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Southport, NC 28461  (Online Only)
I specialize in complicated grief counseling for individuals and groups.
Accepting New Clients.... I am a marriage and family therapist who is passionate about making a difference in my client’s lives in the areas of communication, emotions, and interpersonal skills. With 12 years of experience in the field I have compassion and experience working with complicated grief, family systems, couples, teens 16 and up, veterans, and personality disorders. My private practice experiences and education in forensic psychology adds a professional competence in assessments, organization, human behaviors, child development and interpersonal skills. My background also includes jury selection consultations.
I specialize in complicated grief counseling for individuals and groups.
Accepting New Clients.... I am a marriage and family therapist who is passionate about making a difference in my client’s lives in the areas of communication, emotions, and interpersonal skills. With 12 years of experience in the field I have compassion and experience working with complicated grief, family systems, couples, teens 16 and up, veterans, and personality disorders. My private practice experiences and education in forensic psychology adds a professional competence in assessments, organization, human behaviors, child development and interpersonal skills. My background also includes jury selection consultations.
(910) 696-6556 View (910) 696-6556
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Christina Collins
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Southport, NC 28461  (Online Only)
Virtual Service Only. I provide services to adults presenting with a variety of concerns, including grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment, life & career direction, and relationship issues. I offer a holistic approach while being empathic and attuned to your needs. I will help you learn how to connect with yourself to foster a healthy self-relationship and develop awareness of your inner experience and internal compass for growth, healing, and direction. You will see how your emotional needs influence your behavior; gain insight of how your past is carrying with you; and what to do to overcome your challenges in the present.
Virtual Service Only. I provide services to adults presenting with a variety of concerns, including grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment, life & career direction, and relationship issues. I offer a holistic approach while being empathic and attuned to your needs. I will help you learn how to connect with yourself to foster a healthy self-relationship and develop awareness of your inner experience and internal compass for growth, healing, and direction. You will see how your emotional needs influence your behavior; gain insight of how your past is carrying with you; and what to do to overcome your challenges in the present.
(910) 788-2593 View (910) 788-2593
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Christina Bronte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southport, NC 28461
Any number of things can happen to throw us off track. Maybe you feel stuck because difficult things have happened in your life, you have experienced a loss or are going through a significant transition. Perhaps fears or anxieties overwhelm you. Or you are struggling in your relationship with your partner, longing to get back to feeling close again. Living like this is hard. With 20+ years experience, I am highly trained in many treatment modalities to help you cultivate what is best within yourself to enhance your experiences with love, friendships, work and play, no matter the age.
Any number of things can happen to throw us off track. Maybe you feel stuck because difficult things have happened in your life, you have experienced a loss or are going through a significant transition. Perhaps fears or anxieties overwhelm you. Or you are struggling in your relationship with your partner, longing to get back to feeling close again. Living like this is hard. With 20+ years experience, I am highly trained in many treatment modalities to help you cultivate what is best within yourself to enhance your experiences with love, friendships, work and play, no matter the age.
(704) 946-6546 View (704) 946-6546
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Anxiety Crushers EMDR Tobi Trickett
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Southport, NC 28461
The common thread that all of my work has shown me is that we are all precious and fragile. We are all wonderful and successful, yet hurting at the same time. Life is so complex, and yet we all find an amazing way to keep on moving ahead. This is so amazing and beautiful to me. Every day I get the honor of going through life aside my clients, seeing their most fragile, vulnerable, and empowered moments. I am so honored and grateful for the ability to create a safe space for you to express yourself and to heal. I offer EMDR intensive options for those who want to get more momentum in their treatment.
The common thread that all of my work has shown me is that we are all precious and fragile. We are all wonderful and successful, yet hurting at the same time. Life is so complex, and yet we all find an amazing way to keep on moving ahead. This is so amazing and beautiful to me. Every day I get the honor of going through life aside my clients, seeing their most fragile, vulnerable, and empowered moments. I am so honored and grateful for the ability to create a safe space for you to express yourself and to heal. I offer EMDR intensive options for those who want to get more momentum in their treatment.
(910) 292-5666 View (910) 292-5666
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Cara Glaze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southport, NC 28461
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southport, NC. I have 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, family and couples counseling settings. I currently work with adults only - individuals and couples - and am honored to help them grow in their lives and relationships.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southport, NC. I have 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, family and couples counseling settings. I currently work with adults only - individuals and couples - and am honored to help them grow in their lives and relationships.
(910) 597-1955 View (910) 597-1955
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Mindful Expressions Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southport, NC 28461
New Office Location: 8128 River Road Southport, NC 28461 Welcome to my page! My passion is working with seniors 55 and older and adolescents 6-17 who are facing life challenges.
New Office Location: 8128 River Road Southport, NC 28461 Welcome to my page! My passion is working with seniors 55 and older and adolescents 6-17 who are facing life challenges.
(910) 367-5036 View (910) 367-5036
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Lynn Ingram
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, HSP-PA, BCBS
Verified Verified
Southport, NC 28461  (Online Only)
I believe that every human being has the potential to live a healthy, satisfying, and abundant life, aligned with his or her values. My intention is to create a safe, secure, and comfortable atmosphere where I will develop with you, my client, a warm, trusting, cooperative, and mutually respectful relationship. Then, within the context of that relationship, we will explore the pressures/conflicts you are experiencing; what you have learned, during your lifetime, about how to respond to life events; how your particular personality figures into your current concerns; how you feel about your current concerns; and how you express those feelings.
I believe that every human being has the potential to live a healthy, satisfying, and abundant life, aligned with his or her values. My intention is to create a safe, secure, and comfortable atmosphere where I will develop with you, my client, a warm, trusting, cooperative, and mutually respectful relationship. Then, within the context of that relationship, we will explore the pressures/conflicts you are experiencing; what you have learned, during your lifetime, about how to respond to life events; how your particular personality figures into your current concerns; how you feel about your current concerns; and how you express those feelings.
(910) 672-8732 View (910) 672-8732
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Dr. Anne Marie Rakip
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, EdD, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southport, NC 28461
Growth, change and healing are difficult. To heal, we must know ourselves and how we make meaning of events and situations. Ancestral psychotherapy may provide a gateway to find one's fit in the world. Through courage and bravery we may begin to understand our own life story. The journey through life has many mountains and valleys but I will walk with you as you try to make sense of your place in the world. Compassion and conversation will reveal some goals to work towards to help you or your family feel whole. I work with both individuals and families to grow, change and heal.
Growth, change and healing are difficult. To heal, we must know ourselves and how we make meaning of events and situations. Ancestral psychotherapy may provide a gateway to find one's fit in the world. Through courage and bravery we may begin to understand our own life story. The journey through life has many mountains and valleys but I will walk with you as you try to make sense of your place in the world. Compassion and conversation will reveal some goals to work towards to help you or your family feel whole. I work with both individuals and families to grow, change and heal.
(910) 537-5113 View (910) 537-5113
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Roots to Blooms Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LCMHCS , LCAS, CCS, LPC
Verified Verified
Southport, NC 28461  (Online Only)
I HAVE OPENINGS FOR NEW CLIENTS!! Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel trapped by your strong emotional reactions? Are you feeling alone and disconnected in your relationship? Anxious or not good enough? We all have moments in our lives when we need support, and we are not meant to suffer alone. There is no shame in reaching out for help. I help clients work through current struggles & emotional pain by so they can experience calm, self-compassion, freedom and meaning in their lives.
I HAVE OPENINGS FOR NEW CLIENTS!! Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel trapped by your strong emotional reactions? Are you feeling alone and disconnected in your relationship? Anxious or not good enough? We all have moments in our lives when we need support, and we are not meant to suffer alone. There is no shame in reaching out for help. I help clients work through current struggles & emotional pain by so they can experience calm, self-compassion, freedom and meaning in their lives.
(252) 336-9687 View (252) 336-9687
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Heather P Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southport, NC 28461
Heather Hughes earned her Master's in Social Work with a Certificate in Aging Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008. She works with adolescents and adults using a variety of therapeutic modalities that are tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
Heather Hughes earned her Master's in Social Work with a Certificate in Aging Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008. She works with adolescents and adults using a variety of therapeutic modalities that are tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
(910) 407-7273 View (910) 407-7273
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Jennifer Ann Rendleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southport, NC 28461
Thank you for visiting my profile. Trying to find a therapist that is a good fit can be a daunting process. Let me share a little bit about myself and my practice. I work with clients 5 years of age through adulthood for such things as anxiety, ADHD, depression, personality disorders, low self-esteem, tics, OCD. I use evidence based treatments that are practiced in session and used outside of therapy. I also offer "talk and walk therapy," an exciting new way to experience therapy! Too many benefits to list here!
Thank you for visiting my profile. Trying to find a therapist that is a good fit can be a daunting process. Let me share a little bit about myself and my practice. I work with clients 5 years of age through adulthood for such things as anxiety, ADHD, depression, personality disorders, low self-esteem, tics, OCD. I use evidence based treatments that are practiced in session and used outside of therapy. I also offer "talk and walk therapy," an exciting new way to experience therapy! Too many benefits to list here!
(910) 665-7856 View (910) 665-7856
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Mary-Eileen Hahn
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southport, NC 28461
Your story is unique. Inviting someone to know, share and explore your story in order to illuminate truths both wonderful and difficult is the courageous work of therapy. My goal is encouragement, growth and freedom for you. Returning you to a healthy balance in thinking, feeling, behaving and relating will be the focus of our work. I welcome individuals struggling with life transition issues, anxiety and depression, emotion regulation difficulties, work/life satisfaction challenges and relational issues. Marriage/couples work is welcomed.
Your story is unique. Inviting someone to know, share and explore your story in order to illuminate truths both wonderful and difficult is the courageous work of therapy. My goal is encouragement, growth and freedom for you. Returning you to a healthy balance in thinking, feeling, behaving and relating will be the focus of our work. I welcome individuals struggling with life transition issues, anxiety and depression, emotion regulation difficulties, work/life satisfaction challenges and relational issues. Marriage/couples work is welcomed.
(910) 251-7789 View (910) 251-7789

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Loralie Grigas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Waitlist for new clients
I can help if you desire personal growth and change. Therapy can be very helpful if you are experiencing emotional distress, anxiety and/or panic attacks, excessive worry, depression, difficulty with life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues or concerns about addiction in your life or that of someone you love.
I can help if you desire personal growth and change. Therapy can be very helpful if you are experiencing emotional distress, anxiety and/or panic attacks, excessive worry, depression, difficulty with life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues or concerns about addiction in your life or that of someone you love.
(910) 208-4917 View (910) 208-4917
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Alice Canup, LCSW, Certified Coach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bolivia, NC 28422
Most therapy clients want relief from distress. Using 30 plus years of experience, I offer prompt assessment and intervention. My focus is on where you wish to go rather than your history. My clients may want to reach a goal, overcome a problem or be effective with relationship issues. They may be feeling lost or simply stuck and need help moving forward. Their distress may involve depression, anxiety, trauma or grief. My work shifts the attention from what is wrong with you to greater attention on your strengths, resources, goals and hopes. It is collaborative and optimistic. Our work together begins in the first session.
Most therapy clients want relief from distress. Using 30 plus years of experience, I offer prompt assessment and intervention. My focus is on where you wish to go rather than your history. My clients may want to reach a goal, overcome a problem or be effective with relationship issues. They may be feeling lost or simply stuck and need help moving forward. Their distress may involve depression, anxiety, trauma or grief. My work shifts the attention from what is wrong with you to greater attention on your strengths, resources, goals and hopes. It is collaborative and optimistic. Our work together begins in the first session.
(910) 519-1961 View (910) 519-1961
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Pamilla G Yount
CMH, CHT, CHI
Verified Verified
Oak Island, NC 28465
Hypnosis works to stop smoking, weight loss, stress, pain management, restructuring and reinventing your life . It also works for creating a positive new way of life.
Hypnosis works to stop smoking, weight loss, stress, pain management, restructuring and reinventing your life . It also works for creating a positive new way of life.
(828) 962-4336 View (828) 962-4336
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Paige Goldbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bolivia, NC 28422
From a very early age, Paige has been particularly passionate about working with both children, adolescents, and young adults to help promote early interventions and practices for positive mental and behavioral wellness. Paige intends to help these individuals through a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ challenges, OCD, eating disorders, stress management, life changes, and adjustment issues, grief and loss, intellectual and developmental disabilities, effective communication, self-esteem, peer pressure, bullying, and more.
From a very early age, Paige has been particularly passionate about working with both children, adolescents, and young adults to help promote early interventions and practices for positive mental and behavioral wellness. Paige intends to help these individuals through a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ challenges, OCD, eating disorders, stress management, life changes, and adjustment issues, grief and loss, intellectual and developmental disabilities, effective communication, self-esteem, peer pressure, bullying, and more.
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Jessica Manning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), I have been providing counseling to adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, trauma, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, and a multitude of other life challenges since 2005.
I believe that all people are capable of making changes in their lives, and to be invited into that process as a therapist is an honor for me. My philosophy is that therapy is a partnership that is rooted in trust. My job is not to give advice, but to help you in exploring and finding the answers that are already intrinsically within you. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including substance abuse treatment facilities, as a behavioral health consultant at a primary care practice, and as the program director for an integrated dual diagnosis program.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), I have been providing counseling to adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, trauma, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, and a multitude of other life challenges since 2005.
I believe that all people are capable of making changes in their lives, and to be invited into that process as a therapist is an honor for me. My philosophy is that therapy is a partnership that is rooted in trust. My job is not to give advice, but to help you in exploring and finding the answers that are already intrinsically within you. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including substance abuse treatment facilities, as a behavioral health consultant at a primary care practice, and as the program director for an integrated dual diagnosis program.
(910) 684-4199 View (910) 684-4199
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Sarah Rose Dotzler
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
I'm accepting NEW clients! I'm in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO, State Health Plan and Blue Value) and Aetna. I'm also currently offering self-pay rates of $135/intake and $110/individual tx. I also offer reduced rates of $100/intake and $85/follow-up session. I work with ADULTS ages 18+ and COUPLES who are experiencing struggles related to intimate relationships, anxiety, major and persistent depression, grief and loss, trauma, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and adjustment issues. I also offer premarital counseling. I provide care for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ communities specifically.
I'm accepting NEW clients! I'm in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO, State Health Plan and Blue Value) and Aetna. I'm also currently offering self-pay rates of $135/intake and $110/individual tx. I also offer reduced rates of $100/intake and $85/follow-up session. I work with ADULTS ages 18+ and COUPLES who are experiencing struggles related to intimate relationships, anxiety, major and persistent depression, grief and loss, trauma, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and adjustment issues. I also offer premarital counseling. I provide care for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ communities specifically.
(910) 601-9524 View (910) 601-9524

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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.