Grief Therapists in 28105
She has led and co-led numerous groups, workshops and classes around themes such as self esteem, grief and loss, personal empowerment, sexual abuse, communication and intimacy, and workshops around career and life vision.
Mandy, a licensed psychotherapist, has been in private practice since January of 1993. For her, being a professional counselor and helping people grow is sacred work. She is committed to helping people pursue their own potential and views her work as a therapist as a life-calling. Mandy has a diverse background and range of experiences from working with birth mothers and adoptive families to corporate consulting and executive coaching.
As a therapist, Mandy has helped hundreds of people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, sexual abuse and trauma as well as many other issues.
She has led and co-led numerous groups, workshops and classes around themes such as self esteem, grief and loss, personal empowerment, sexual abuse, communication and intimacy, and workshops around career and life vision.
Mandy, a licensed psychotherapist, has been in private practice since January of 1993. For her, being a professional counselor and helping people grow is sacred work. She is committed to helping people pursue their own potential and views her work as a therapist as a life-calling. Mandy has a diverse background and range of experiences from working with birth mothers and adoptive families to corporate consulting and executive coaching.
As a therapist, Mandy has helped hundreds of people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, sexual abuse and trauma as well as many other issues.
Life can bring waves of transition; many are excellent, and others are more complex. I enjoy partnering with older adults and their families to provide support and explore ways to improve the quality of life for all. Typical areas of exploration may include retirement, end of life, grief, loss of independence, caregiver stress, role reversal/confusion, depression, isolation, anxiety, and life inventory. I offer a holistic and client-centered approach embracing empowerment, narratives, and strengths to rebalance joy and fulfillment as life transitions.
Life can bring waves of transition; many are excellent, and others are more complex. I enjoy partnering with older adults and their families to provide support and explore ways to improve the quality of life for all. Typical areas of exploration may include retirement, end of life, grief, loss of independence, caregiver stress, role reversal/confusion, depression, isolation, anxiety, and life inventory. I offer a holistic and client-centered approach embracing empowerment, narratives, and strengths to rebalance joy and fulfillment as life transitions.
Do you feel like there is more to life but not sure what it is your looking for? Or perhaps you are living a life that does not seem to fit who you really are. We all long for a life filled with purpose and meaning. Yet the quality of life we long for is often inhibited by a variety of internal and external struggles. Whether it be anxiety, depression, grief/ loss or issues with life transitions I set out to work with you exploring ways to find relief from suffering. Beyond relief is the potential for a life enriched with hope, meaning and contentment that I desire to assist you in discovering.
Do you feel like there is more to life but not sure what it is your looking for? Or perhaps you are living a life that does not seem to fit who you really are. We all long for a life filled with purpose and meaning. Yet the quality of life we long for is often inhibited by a variety of internal and external struggles. Whether it be anxiety, depression, grief/ loss or issues with life transitions I set out to work with you exploring ways to find relief from suffering. Beyond relief is the potential for a life enriched with hope, meaning and contentment that I desire to assist you in discovering.
C. Grace Hodgson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
Another area of specialty for me involves grief, loss, and stress related to helping aging parents.
My practice is built on the desire to help individuals and couples create lasting relationships and firm foundations for the future. Life happens! Children grow up and marriages struggle. You go through transitions where old skills need revising and new skills need to be built. Don't wait until your personal or relationship stress starts to affect your ability to work or enjoy the rest of your life. Now is the time to call and come in to assess what is going on for you.
Another area of specialty for me involves grief, loss, and stress related to helping aging parents.
My practice is built on the desire to help individuals and couples create lasting relationships and firm foundations for the future. Life happens! Children grow up and marriages struggle. You go through transitions where old skills need revising and new skills need to be built. Don't wait until your personal or relationship stress starts to affect your ability to work or enjoy the rest of your life. Now is the time to call and come in to assess what is going on for you.
Gretchen Natale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAP, GRP, SAP, QS
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105 (Online Only)
I have been working in the substance abuse/mental health field for 24 years. I believe in treating the whole person using a variety of modalities that are client centered in nature. Treatment is individualized, based on each client's unique needs with the process being a collaborative effort between myself and client. Grief Recovery Practitioner working with all levels of loss/ grief.
I have been working in the substance abuse/mental health field for 24 years. I believe in treating the whole person using a variety of modalities that are client centered in nature. Treatment is individualized, based on each client's unique needs with the process being a collaborative effort between myself and client. Grief Recovery Practitioner working with all levels of loss/ grief.
Jen Warshawsky
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA/EdS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
My particular areas of strength lie with treatment of teens and adults as well as well as Mood Disorders, Grief, PTSD/Trauma and Anxiety disorders.
I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in both an agency and private practice setting. My background also includes work in family, couples, group and individual counseling as well as providing Intensive In-Home and Crisis Services as well. Need help managing a mood disorder? Need helping working through grief? Need help working through a variety of other issues? I am here to help you get to where you need or want to be. I would be honored to walk your journey with you. You are brave to reach out.
My particular areas of strength lie with treatment of teens and adults as well as well as Mood Disorders, Grief, PTSD/Trauma and Anxiety disorders.
I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in both an agency and private practice setting. My background also includes work in family, couples, group and individual counseling as well as providing Intensive In-Home and Crisis Services as well. Need help managing a mood disorder? Need helping working through grief? Need help working through a variety of other issues? I am here to help you get to where you need or want to be. I would be honored to walk your journey with you. You are brave to reach out.
Myriam Rabaste
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, EMDR, II
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105
I am experienced in working with trauma, grief, complex PTSD, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment & cultural issues, and relapse prevention.
Every life trauma and struggle can be transformed into strength and beauty. My passion is to work alongside those who are determined to face their pain, fears, and limitations and discover their purpose in life. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, grief, adjustment issues, anxiety, and BPD. Every week, we have a DBT group meeting online. Additionally, I also work with people (artists, and athletes) who wish to develop their performance and creativity.
I am experienced in working with trauma, grief, complex PTSD, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment & cultural issues, and relapse prevention.
Every life trauma and struggle can be transformed into strength and beauty. My passion is to work alongside those who are determined to face their pain, fears, and limitations and discover their purpose in life. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, grief, adjustment issues, anxiety, and BPD. Every week, we have a DBT group meeting online. Additionally, I also work with people (artists, and athletes) who wish to develop their performance and creativity.
Rachelle Evans Burrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105 (Online Only)
Excessive worry, low energy and motivation, irritability, sadness, somatic complaints, and grief and loss are all valid concerns that can greatly impact your well-being.
I provide compassionate, confidential, trauma informed care to teens and adults. Every stage of life comes with unique challenges and victories, and therapy helps people to navigate through these transitions. Anxiety, depression, coping with chronic illness, grief and loss are all treatable conditions that can be reduced or eliminated. You need an opportunity to discuss current concerns with a neutral party and this can be obtained through a therapeutic alliance with a therapist. I strive to really listen to what's important to you so that we can jointly develop a plan just for you.
Excessive worry, low energy and motivation, irritability, sadness, somatic complaints, and grief and loss are all valid concerns that can greatly impact your well-being.
I provide compassionate, confidential, trauma informed care to teens and adults. Every stage of life comes with unique challenges and victories, and therapy helps people to navigate through these transitions. Anxiety, depression, coping with chronic illness, grief and loss are all treatable conditions that can be reduced or eliminated. You need an opportunity to discuss current concerns with a neutral party and this can be obtained through a therapeutic alliance with a therapist. I strive to really listen to what's important to you so that we can jointly develop a plan just for you.
Andres Ruiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105 (Online Only)
Whether you're grappling with stress, anxiety, grief, or unprocessed trauma.
Do you feel persistently overwhelmed, as if you're fighting an uphill battle with your mental health? Is it becoming increasingly difficult to navigate life's ups and downs with serenity? Are you striving for a harmonious balance between personal life, career, and self-care? Have you ever felt like "something's wrong" but can't quite ever identify what it is, or where that feeling is coming from? I am dedicated to helping people from all walks of life better cope with stress and anxiety without compromising their drive for success.
Whether you're grappling with stress, anxiety, grief, or unprocessed trauma.
Do you feel persistently overwhelmed, as if you're fighting an uphill battle with your mental health? Is it becoming increasingly difficult to navigate life's ups and downs with serenity? Are you striving for a harmonious balance between personal life, career, and self-care? Have you ever felt like "something's wrong" but can't quite ever identify what it is, or where that feeling is coming from? I am dedicated to helping people from all walks of life better cope with stress and anxiety without compromising their drive for success.
I offer experience in counseling those who struggle with anxiety, depression, and grief.
I will collaborate with my clients in order to develop a suitable plan to began their healing process. I'll listen with an attentive ear and is impartial to all individuals. I believe everyone's story is important. I work with all ages; children, adolescents and adults. Whether it's learning how to deal with past issues or changing behaviors, my desire is to help clients see life in a new perspective.
I offer experience in counseling those who struggle with anxiety, depression, and grief.
I will collaborate with my clients in order to develop a suitable plan to began their healing process. I'll listen with an attentive ear and is impartial to all individuals. I believe everyone's story is important. I work with all ages; children, adolescents and adults. Whether it's learning how to deal with past issues or changing behaviors, my desire is to help clients see life in a new perspective.
Meghan McNamara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105 (Online Only)
Max Ehrmann’s poem, Desiderata reads “you are a child of the universe and have a right to be here. In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul”. The poem’s sentiment resonates with my counseling philosophy and approach. If you have been struggling with a new medical diagnosis, grieving the loss of a loved one or are overwhelmed in your role as a caretaker consider reaching out. I would be honored to assist you on your healing journey.
Max Ehrmann’s poem, Desiderata reads “you are a child of the universe and have a right to be here. In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul”. The poem’s sentiment resonates with my counseling philosophy and approach. If you have been struggling with a new medical diagnosis, grieving the loss of a loved one or are overwhelmed in your role as a caretaker consider reaching out. I would be honored to assist you on your healing journey.
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Neuronnection Counseling is a privately owned practice that guides individuals through their healing journeys. My mission is to create a warm and supportive environment where you can feel safe to explore your experiences and rediscover your inner strength and capacity for self-healing and growth. With over 18 years of experience, I specialize in helping adults and adolescents who are dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, difficult & overwhelming emotions, BPD, and cultural challenges.
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Lori Marhefke
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CRC
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105 (Online Only)
Many clients I’ve worked with have also struggled with substance use connected to their anxiety, loss, and trauma.
Thank you for taking the time to consider me, and “hello!” Are you struggling with sleep and unable to turn off your thoughts or worries? Are you missing portions of time in a movie or conversation because you are replaying an interaction from earlier in the day? Or obsessing over tomorrow? Anxiety steals valuable time from us and can cause incredible distress. Depression also robs us of time, and if you live with grief and loss, the pain may seem overwhelming. You are not your anxiety, or your depression, or your grief. ThesIf you’re struggling with anxiety, loss, grief, trauma, please reach out. It would a privilege to help.
Many clients I’ve worked with have also struggled with substance use connected to their anxiety, loss, and trauma.
Thank you for taking the time to consider me, and “hello!” Are you struggling with sleep and unable to turn off your thoughts or worries? Are you missing portions of time in a movie or conversation because you are replaying an interaction from earlier in the day? Or obsessing over tomorrow? Anxiety steals valuable time from us and can cause incredible distress. Depression also robs us of time, and if you live with grief and loss, the pain may seem overwhelming. You are not your anxiety, or your depression, or your grief. ThesIf you’re struggling with anxiety, loss, grief, trauma, please reach out. It would a privilege to help.
Rebecca Blanchard
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
Starting therapy can be hard and you are brave to be here taking this first step. I’m passionate about helping clients and families accept themselves and each other. My goal is to create a safe space that allows you to meet yourself exactly where you are and shift the way that you or your child interacts with the world. I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, adoption/attachment needs, depression, grief/ loss, mood disorders, parenting support, relationship issues, and trauma. As an EMDR trained therapist together we can process feelings, memories, and trauma that may be too difficult to manage alone.
Starting therapy can be hard and you are brave to be here taking this first step. I’m passionate about helping clients and families accept themselves and each other. My goal is to create a safe space that allows you to meet yourself exactly where you are and shift the way that you or your child interacts with the world. I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, adoption/attachment needs, depression, grief/ loss, mood disorders, parenting support, relationship issues, and trauma. As an EMDR trained therapist together we can process feelings, memories, and trauma that may be too difficult to manage alone.
I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, a wide range of relationship issues (including marital, pre-marital, divorce and singleness), chronic illness, grief and also offer career assessment and counseling. I combine a practical, problem solving approach with a focus on the client's emotional and family history to facilitate greater insight for the client as we collaborate to bring balance and wholeness to that client's life. In my many years of practice, I have been on staff at a university counseling center, a large private practice and currently am with a ministry-based counseling center.
I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, a wide range of relationship issues (including marital, pre-marital, divorce and singleness), chronic illness, grief and also offer career assessment and counseling. I combine a practical, problem solving approach with a focus on the client's emotional and family history to facilitate greater insight for the client as we collaborate to bring balance and wholeness to that client's life. In my many years of practice, I have been on staff at a university counseling center, a large private practice and currently am with a ministry-based counseling center.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105
Life feeling like an emotional rollercoaster? Hard not to people please and put others first while feeling miserable inside. You don't have to figure it out alone or feel stuck, I can help. I am licensed to provide both mental health and addiction counseling in NC, with 20yrs experience. My specialties: trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, family stress, LGBTQA+, grief/ loss, inter-generational cultural issues, and premarital counseling. My lived experience as a first generation South Asian immigrant, a working parent, who has faced transitions to seek meaningful growth, shapes my authentic counseling style.
Life feeling like an emotional rollercoaster? Hard not to people please and put others first while feeling miserable inside. You don't have to figure it out alone or feel stuck, I can help. I am licensed to provide both mental health and addiction counseling in NC, with 20yrs experience. My specialties: trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, family stress, LGBTQA+, grief/ loss, inter-generational cultural issues, and premarital counseling. My lived experience as a first generation South Asian immigrant, a working parent, who has faced transitions to seek meaningful growth, shapes my authentic counseling style.
My background has afforded me the opportunity to work with many areas of struggle, including but not limited to, self-esteem, relationships, life coaching, domestic violence, life transitions, coping skills, LGBTQ, grief/ loss, divorce and stress.
"Strength doesn't come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't do." My therapeutic style is tailored to you as the individual and what you need to help you overcome, improve, change, process, relieve, heal or balance. I will meet you in whatever phase you are in and we will begin from there.
My background has afforded me the opportunity to work with many areas of struggle, including but not limited to, self-esteem, relationships, life coaching, domestic violence, life transitions, coping skills, LGBTQ, grief/ loss, divorce and stress.
"Strength doesn't come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't do." My therapeutic style is tailored to you as the individual and what you need to help you overcome, improve, change, process, relieve, heal or balance. I will meet you in whatever phase you are in and we will begin from there.
Let's work together to get to the root cause of your distress and decrease problematic symptoms. I counsel adolescents (10yo+) through adults. My clinical counseling experience includes adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-and-stressor related disorders (PTSD), loss/ grief, narcissistic abuse, parenting, post-divorce, and relationships: pre-marriage/re-marriage/couple's therapy using the SYMBIS assessment and Gottman Method. I also have expertise in career exploration, life purpose, goal setting, therapeutic art facilitation, and helping clients discover meaning in life.
Let's work together to get to the root cause of your distress and decrease problematic symptoms. I counsel adolescents (10yo+) through adults. My clinical counseling experience includes adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-and-stressor related disorders (PTSD), loss/ grief, narcissistic abuse, parenting, post-divorce, and relationships: pre-marriage/re-marriage/couple's therapy using the SYMBIS assessment and Gottman Method. I also have expertise in career exploration, life purpose, goal setting, therapeutic art facilitation, and helping clients discover meaning in life.
Are you having a tough time? You are not alone. Many people are struggling right now. They are experiencing anxiety and depression. They are feeling overwhelmed, stuck and hopeless. They are having difficulty at home, school or work. They are coping with grief and loss. They are feeling unwell in their body with one or more health related issues. They can't sleep. They are unhappy in their relationships. They don't have a close friend. They are feeling isolated and disconnected. They come seeking therapy to help address a specific symptom, problem or issue. Often, they are simply seeking to feel less alone.
Are you having a tough time? You are not alone. Many people are struggling right now. They are experiencing anxiety and depression. They are feeling overwhelmed, stuck and hopeless. They are having difficulty at home, school or work. They are coping with grief and loss. They are feeling unwell in their body with one or more health related issues. They can't sleep. They are unhappy in their relationships. They don't have a close friend. They are feeling isolated and disconnected. They come seeking therapy to help address a specific symptom, problem or issue. Often, they are simply seeking to feel less alone.
Jessica Kawamoto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCAS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
I specialize in trauma, anxiety & depressive symptoms, addiction, grief/ loss, and/or simply life stressors in general.
The chance to be heard and seen with warmth and compassion is what I strive to provide in my therapy sessions. We’ll work together at a pace that you are comfortable with in a collaborative conversation that validates your life experiences. It may take some time to build trust but my hope is that you can speak unfiltered about whatever life circumstances have brought you to therapy.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety & depressive symptoms, addiction, grief/ loss, and/or simply life stressors in general.
The chance to be heard and seen with warmth and compassion is what I strive to provide in my therapy sessions. We’ll work together at a pace that you are comfortable with in a collaborative conversation that validates your life experiences. It may take some time to build trust but my hope is that you can speak unfiltered about whatever life circumstances have brought you to therapy.
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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.