Grief Therapists in Buckingham County, VA
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in the heart of VA. I earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2020 and have been practicing for the past six years. I have a passion for helping individuals overcome and manage depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and phase-of-life issues to develop a positive self-image by rebuilding self-esteem and developing practical techniques and skills.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in the heart of VA. I earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2020 and have been practicing for the past six years. I have a passion for helping individuals overcome and manage depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and phase-of-life issues to develop a positive self-image by rebuilding self-esteem and developing practical techniques and skills.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. While I use a variety of approaches (including AEDP, Existential Theory, Attachment Theory, EFT, and DBT), ultimately I like to let our work together inform which approach suits our time best. I am knowledgeable about trauma-informed practice and bring a lot of my own life experiences into the sessions, through my work as a teacher, professional firefighter, and professionaI musician.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. While I use a variety of approaches (including AEDP, Existential Theory, Attachment Theory, EFT, and DBT), ultimately I like to let our work together inform which approach suits our time best. I am knowledgeable about trauma-informed practice and bring a lot of my own life experiences into the sessions, through my work as a teacher, professional firefighter, and professionaI musician.
I provide care for children, adolescents, adults and families, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability.
At Elevation Ecotherapy, I offer an animal-assisted and nature-based approach to advance your well-being goals. When working with animals in the outdoors, you get opportunities for healing grounding, emotional regulation & mind-body integration. Our holistic treatment blends neuroscience-based strategies with the benefits of seeking harmony within nature.
I provide care for children, adolescents, adults and families, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability.
At Elevation Ecotherapy, I offer an animal-assisted and nature-based approach to advance your well-being goals. When working with animals in the outdoors, you get opportunities for healing grounding, emotional regulation & mind-body integration. Our holistic treatment blends neuroscience-based strategies with the benefits of seeking harmony within nature.
Online Therapists
I’m Kara Tracy, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5+ years helping teens and adults navigate trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, infertility, and substance challenges.
Need a safe space to be heard and supported? I offer empathy, honesty, and full attention, moving at your pace. Together, we’ll empower you to live a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life—your goals, your treatment, your growth.
I’m Kara Tracy, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5+ years helping teens and adults navigate trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, infertility, and substance challenges.
Need a safe space to be heard and supported? I offer empathy, honesty, and full attention, moving at your pace. Together, we’ll empower you to live a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life—your goals, your treatment, your growth.
At some point, pushing through no longer works. I work with capable, high-functioning adults, many of whom have spent years compartmentalizing emotions in order to function, lead, or keep others safe. My approach is collaborative and grounded in respect for each person’s pace and readiness. I am not a stereotypical therapist; my style is relatable, direct, and practical. EMDR is a central part of my work, and I have extensive experience with veterans, law enforcement, and agencies that value discretion and competence. If you’re ready to engage in therapy as a process that leads to real change, I may be a good fit.
At some point, pushing through no longer works. I work with capable, high-functioning adults, many of whom have spent years compartmentalizing emotions in order to function, lead, or keep others safe. My approach is collaborative and grounded in respect for each person’s pace and readiness. I am not a stereotypical therapist; my style is relatable, direct, and practical. EMDR is a central part of my work, and I have extensive experience with veterans, law enforcement, and agencies that value discretion and competence. If you’re ready to engage in therapy as a process that leads to real change, I may be a good fit.
Are you in need of direction? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Do you need support to help you through the struggles of daily life? I can help you make the necessary changes needed to have more success in your relationships, work, and daily walk in life.
Are you in need of direction? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Do you need support to help you through the struggles of daily life? I can help you make the necessary changes needed to have more success in your relationships, work, and daily walk in life.
Sitting Well Counseling has experience with a wide range of challenges encountered today so we look to match you with the therapist that best fits your needs. We specialize not only in trauma, but anxiety, addiction, depression, family conflict, and a variety of unique challenges you may be experiencing in this difficult season. We also provide assessment and testing services such as ADHD testing and psychological evaluations.
Sitting Well Counseling has experience with a wide range of challenges encountered today so we look to match you with the therapist that best fits your needs. We specialize not only in trauma, but anxiety, addiction, depression, family conflict, and a variety of unique challenges you may be experiencing in this difficult season. We also provide assessment and testing services such as ADHD testing and psychological evaluations.
Are you feeling anxious, sad, or simply wanting to feel more at peace? Are you having a hard time feeling excited about your life or connected in your relationships? You may have experienced hardship in the past that makes you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone. Can you imagine relating to your emotions in a way where you experience a sense of trust within yourself? I provide a trauma-informed, somatically-focused, and playful approach that supports you in developing a deeper reverence for life.
Are you feeling anxious, sad, or simply wanting to feel more at peace? Are you having a hard time feeling excited about your life or connected in your relationships? You may have experienced hardship in the past that makes you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone. Can you imagine relating to your emotions in a way where you experience a sense of trust within yourself? I provide a trauma-informed, somatically-focused, and playful approach that supports you in developing a deeper reverence for life.
My specialties include: Anxiety Disorders, Stress Management, Self-Esteem issues, Mood Disorders, Grief Issues, Anger Management, Behavioral issues, and Relationship and communication concerns
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in the mental health private practice industry since 1998 and licensed since 2000. I provide psychotherapy to adults to help them achieve personal growth, balance, and wellness. I have spent much of my experience working with adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy is primarily cognitive-behavioral emphasizing solution-focused therapy. I include clients in the development of personalized treatment plans and will use a holistic approach, which means I may use different methods to help you meet your goals including reality therapy, family systems therapy and homework.
My specialties include: Anxiety Disorders, Stress Management, Self-Esteem issues, Mood Disorders, Grief Issues, Anger Management, Behavioral issues, and Relationship and communication concerns
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in the mental health private practice industry since 1998 and licensed since 2000. I provide psychotherapy to adults to help them achieve personal growth, balance, and wellness. I have spent much of my experience working with adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy is primarily cognitive-behavioral emphasizing solution-focused therapy. I include clients in the development of personalized treatment plans and will use a holistic approach, which means I may use different methods to help you meet your goals including reality therapy, family systems therapy and homework.
Are you looking for a therapist to ask, “How does that make you feel?” If so, you might want to keep scrolling. Therapy shouldn’t feel like the heaviest part of your day. It should be where you feel seen, heard, and maybe even a little lighter when you leave. I bring a honesty, humor, and real conversation into the room. I’m a fan of sarcasm (used appropriately), and I believe connection matters just as much as clinical skill. I’m a strong believer in the power of pets—though my co-therapist, Lucci, is technically a failed therapy dog. He assumes everyone is here to see him, but he’s learning that not all clients want his "input."
Are you looking for a therapist to ask, “How does that make you feel?” If so, you might want to keep scrolling. Therapy shouldn’t feel like the heaviest part of your day. It should be where you feel seen, heard, and maybe even a little lighter when you leave. I bring a honesty, humor, and real conversation into the room. I’m a fan of sarcasm (used appropriately), and I believe connection matters just as much as clinical skill. I’m a strong believer in the power of pets—though my co-therapist, Lucci, is technically a failed therapy dog. He assumes everyone is here to see him, but he’s learning that not all clients want his "input."
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Maybe you feel like you're going through the motions but can't find your footing, or you've carried something heavy for a long time and you're finally ready to set it down. You want to feel like yourself again, or maybe for the very first time.
I support children, teens, and adults throughout Virginia, including the Shenandoah Valley, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and Northern Virginia, with virtual sessions available weekdays, mornings through evenings.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Maybe you feel like you're going through the motions but can't find your footing, or you've carried something heavy for a long time and you're finally ready to set it down. You want to feel like yourself again, or maybe for the very first time.
I support children, teens, and adults throughout Virginia, including the Shenandoah Valley, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and Northern Virginia, with virtual sessions available weekdays, mornings through evenings.
Appointments available this week! Great therapy starts with passion—clinicians who love what they do and are fully invested in helping you grow. At Lifebulb, we’ve built a space where therapists can thrive, so you receive care that’s focused, genuine, and effective. Our licensed, highly trained clinicians bring dedication and heart to every session—whether in person or online. Together, we’ll help you build progress that lasts.
Appointments available this week! Great therapy starts with passion—clinicians who love what they do and are fully invested in helping you grow. At Lifebulb, we’ve built a space where therapists can thrive, so you receive care that’s focused, genuine, and effective. Our licensed, highly trained clinicians bring dedication and heart to every session—whether in person or online. Together, we’ll help you build progress that lasts.
Life is a developmental process challenging us to become all that we can. It begins in childhood and moves into old age challenging us by the unexpected. It calls upon us to adapt and rethink our ways of being in the world both inside ourselves and in relationships with others. These challenges come in many forms (disappointments in ourselves and relationships, losses, illnesses (emotional and physical), and the unexpected. Psychotherapy provides a space for joint exploration allowing individuals, couples and families to explore these challenges. It offers an opportunity to gain greater understanding and move toward creating a richer and more meaningful life.
Life is a developmental process challenging us to become all that we can. It begins in childhood and moves into old age challenging us by the unexpected. It calls upon us to adapt and rethink our ways of being in the world both inside ourselves and in relationships with others. These challenges come in many forms (disappointments in ourselves and relationships, losses, illnesses (emotional and physical), and the unexpected. Psychotherapy provides a space for joint exploration allowing individuals, couples and families to explore these challenges. It offers an opportunity to gain greater understanding and move toward creating a richer and more meaningful life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, who specializes in treating a range of relational issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, and depression. As both a husband and father of two children, I understand the importance of how communication, conflict resolution, and boundaries can contribute to building healthier relationships. I desire to help clients develop healthier relationships not only with others but also within themselves while also developing healthier coping skills to promote emotional regulation and wellness within their lives.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, who specializes in treating a range of relational issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, and depression. As both a husband and father of two children, I understand the importance of how communication, conflict resolution, and boundaries can contribute to building healthier relationships. I desire to help clients develop healthier relationships not only with others but also within themselves while also developing healthier coping skills to promote emotional regulation and wellness within their lives.
I support women, LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks who are navigating anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress. My work is grounded in somatic therapy, an approach that focuses on how experiences live in the body and nervous system, not just in our thoughts. Anxiety and trauma often leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. We will work to build internal safety so your nervous system can begin to release patterns of overwhelm and protection that no longer serve you. In our work, we gently support emotional processing while helping your nervous system find more balance and regulation.
I support women, LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks who are navigating anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress. My work is grounded in somatic therapy, an approach that focuses on how experiences live in the body and nervous system, not just in our thoughts. Anxiety and trauma often leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. We will work to build internal safety so your nervous system can begin to release patterns of overwhelm and protection that no longer serve you. In our work, we gently support emotional processing while helping your nervous system find more balance and regulation.
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, and the challenges that arise within family systems.
My approach is compassionate, open, and inclusive. I affirm LGBTQIA+ identities, welcome alternative and non-biological family structures, and honor the many cultural ways families are defined. I draw from attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy, narrative therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients move toward more connection.
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, and the challenges that arise within family systems.
My approach is compassionate, open, and inclusive. I affirm LGBTQIA+ identities, welcome alternative and non-biological family structures, and honor the many cultural ways families are defined. I draw from attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy, narrative therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients move toward more connection.
I work with adults ages 18 and older. My areas of clinical experience include couples counseling, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family of origin concerns, stress management, communication skills, coping skills, adjustment, life/role transitions, caregiving concerns with focus on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia caregiving. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming provider.
I work with adults ages 18 and older. My areas of clinical experience include couples counseling, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family of origin concerns, stress management, communication skills, coping skills, adjustment, life/role transitions, caregiving concerns with focus on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia caregiving. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming provider.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am Lauren Darling, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked closely with couples, families, and individuals of all ages. Among adult populations, I primarily work with women and LGBTQ+ individuals. I have worked with a wide variety of diagnoses and challenges including trauma, eating disorders, parenting, psychosis and dissociative disorders, addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, gender dysphoria, LGBTQ+ issues, personality and mood disorders, anxiety, and depression, with particular attention to complex childhood trauma including sexual abuse.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am Lauren Darling, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked closely with couples, families, and individuals of all ages. Among adult populations, I primarily work with women and LGBTQ+ individuals. I have worked with a wide variety of diagnoses and challenges including trauma, eating disorders, parenting, psychosis and dissociative disorders, addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, gender dysphoria, LGBTQ+ issues, personality and mood disorders, anxiety, and depression, with particular attention to complex childhood trauma including sexual abuse.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, stress, self-defeating thought patterns, relationship challenges, and substance use, I can help by offering a compassionate, client-centered approach using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Hello, I'm Michelle Bey, a licensed clinical social worker with Ellie Mental Health with over 20 years of experience dedicated to working with adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, from depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, stress, self-defeating thought patterns, relationship challenges, and substance use, I can help by offering a compassionate, client-centered approach using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Hello, I'm Michelle Bey, a licensed clinical social worker with Ellie Mental Health with over 20 years of experience dedicated to working with adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, from depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma.
Accepting new clients! I welcome people from a place of openness and non-judgment to encourage self-authenticity and build foundation of trust. I'm supportive in my therapy approach, but am not afraid to be more direct in order to challenge clients, explore solutions and promote growth. I am also comfortable working with individuals struggling with chronic depression and intrusive suicidal thoughts.
Available in-person in downtown Harrisonburg or virtually throughout Virginia. Kind Courage Therapy is a queer owned, LGBTQ+ affirming practice.
Accepting new clients! I welcome people from a place of openness and non-judgment to encourage self-authenticity and build foundation of trust. I'm supportive in my therapy approach, but am not afraid to be more direct in order to challenge clients, explore solutions and promote growth. I am also comfortable working with individuals struggling with chronic depression and intrusive suicidal thoughts.
Available in-person in downtown Harrisonburg or virtually throughout Virginia. Kind Courage Therapy is a queer owned, LGBTQ+ affirming practice.
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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.