Grief Therapists in Meadows of Dan, VA
Blue Ridge Counseling, Sharon Wilson, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
It’s 4:00 AM, and everyone in the house is asleep but you. Your heart is pounding, your thoughts are racing, and all you want to do is break down and cry. But you can’t; you have to hold it together. No one can know what you’re going through. Everyone thinks you have it all under control and is counting on you. The thought of letting them down is too much to bear. So you plaster on a smile, put one foot in front of the other, and slog through another day. But it’s getting harder and harder to pretend. Secretly you wonder how long you can go on until it falls apart. The sadness is overwhelming, and it's draining the life out of you.
It’s 4:00 AM, and everyone in the house is asleep but you. Your heart is pounding, your thoughts are racing, and all you want to do is break down and cry. But you can’t; you have to hold it together. No one can know what you’re going through. Everyone thinks you have it all under control and is counting on you. The thought of letting them down is too much to bear. So you plaster on a smile, put one foot in front of the other, and slog through another day. But it’s getting harder and harder to pretend. Secretly you wonder how long you can go on until it falls apart. The sadness is overwhelming, and it's draining the life out of you.
I'm Melissa and I'm an LPC in the State of Virginia. I am passionate about mental health, healing, and hope. Understanding your mental health and what is going on with you is the starting point on your healing journey.
I grew up in Seattle Washington and attended college in Oregon. I received my Master’s from Liberty University in 2016. I've lived in Virginia for 17 years. I am a single mom with 4 kids, I'm diabetic and an ADHD girl. I do promise that I know counseling and look forward to meeting you where you are at. I love laughing, reading, and spending time with my kids.
I'm Melissa and I'm an LPC in the State of Virginia. I am passionate about mental health, healing, and hope. Understanding your mental health and what is going on with you is the starting point on your healing journey.
I grew up in Seattle Washington and attended college in Oregon. I received my Master’s from Liberty University in 2016. I've lived in Virginia for 17 years. I am a single mom with 4 kids, I'm diabetic and an ADHD girl. I do promise that I know counseling and look forward to meeting you where you are at. I love laughing, reading, and spending time with my kids.
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Hi there—I’m so glad you’re here.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to make that first step easier. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood. Together, we’ll navigate life’s challenges, explore your strengths, and work toward healing and growth. You don’t have to do this alone—I’m here to support you every step of the way.
If you’re ready, let’s take that step together.
Hi there—I’m so glad you’re here.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to make that first step easier. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood. Together, we’ll navigate life’s challenges, explore your strengths, and work toward healing and growth. You don’t have to do this alone—I’m here to support you every step of the way.
If you’re ready, let’s take that step together.
Healing doesn’t have to happen alone. I’m Hannah, and I help adults work through trauma, anxiety, substance use, and relationship struggles with warmth, curiosity, and a touch of humor. Using approaches like DBT and somatic therapy, I create a collaborative space where you can feel safe exploring your story, building resilience, and moving toward meaningful change.
Healing doesn’t have to happen alone. I’m Hannah, and I help adults work through trauma, anxiety, substance use, and relationship struggles with warmth, curiosity, and a touch of humor. Using approaches like DBT and somatic therapy, I create a collaborative space where you can feel safe exploring your story, building resilience, and moving toward meaningful change.
I am passionate about helping people navigate perinatal concerns such as infertility and family planning, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
I draw on my lived experience as well as my education and trainings in my work with clients. I grew up in Germany and immigrated to the US in my twenties; I enjoy working with people from all countries and value their unique culture and customs. I have completed my Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) with Postpartum Support International.
I am passionate about helping people navigate perinatal concerns such as infertility and family planning, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
I draw on my lived experience as well as my education and trainings in my work with clients. I grew up in Germany and immigrated to the US in my twenties; I enjoy working with people from all countries and value their unique culture and customs. I have completed my Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) with Postpartum Support International.
Katie Noel Sherwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in working with individuals who have struggled with couple issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, sexual exploitation, grief and loss.
I am a firm believer that no one treatment modality is the answer for everyone. I use a combination of different therapy modalities such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as EMDR.
I have experience in working with individuals who have struggled with couple issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, sexual exploitation, grief and loss.
I am a firm believer that no one treatment modality is the answer for everyone. I use a combination of different therapy modalities such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as EMDR.
I work with clients seeking ways to manage life transitions, stress, anxiety, loss/ grief, post traumatic stress.
Do you long to live from your heart and soul? Do you worry or fret over thoughts or behavior patterns while trying to be true to what matters? How do you balance the ordinary and not-so-ordinary stresses, the visible and invisible losses? Do issues with relationships, boundaries, identity, developmental transitions, illness, anxiety/fear/trauma or unresolved emotions impact your life or beg for clarification? If you’re struggling to keep your life together in the ever-changing uncertainty of today’s world or if you simply have had a bump in the road, what if therapy could help create changes that make a difference.
I work with clients seeking ways to manage life transitions, stress, anxiety, loss/ grief, post traumatic stress.
Do you long to live from your heart and soul? Do you worry or fret over thoughts or behavior patterns while trying to be true to what matters? How do you balance the ordinary and not-so-ordinary stresses, the visible and invisible losses? Do issues with relationships, boundaries, identity, developmental transitions, illness, anxiety/fear/trauma or unresolved emotions impact your life or beg for clarification? If you’re struggling to keep your life together in the ever-changing uncertainty of today’s world or if you simply have had a bump in the road, what if therapy could help create changes that make a difference.
Hi, I’m a licensed clinical social worker and a trained psychotherapist. I am licensed to practice in Virginia. I help clients resolve symptoms of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic, stress disorder‘s, and childhood sexual trauma. On the lighter side, I help people who are struggling with making life decisions such as careers, relationships becoming more focused and sports performance. Ultimately, I want to help clients optimize their life.
Hi, I’m a licensed clinical social worker and a trained psychotherapist. I am licensed to practice in Virginia. I help clients resolve symptoms of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic, stress disorder‘s, and childhood sexual trauma. On the lighter side, I help people who are struggling with making life decisions such as careers, relationships becoming more focused and sports performance. Ultimately, I want to help clients optimize their life.
I focus on helping adults to cope with grief/ loss, depression, anxiety, and stressful/life transitions.
During our first session, I will follow your lead while exploring your story, your needs, and your hopes. We will have a conversation about your story and explore what you want to get out of from this experience. We will move forward at your own pace to create a plan together that feels safe and true to you.
I focus on helping adults to cope with grief/ loss, depression, anxiety, and stressful/life transitions.
During our first session, I will follow your lead while exploring your story, your needs, and your hopes. We will have a conversation about your story and explore what you want to get out of from this experience. We will move forward at your own pace to create a plan together that feels safe and true to you.
Everyone has the capacity to change and heal. Even though life is overwhelming, we can overcome our struggles when we work together. As a helping professional, I build relationships, which amplify the strengths clients already possess. I foster growth by providing a safe environment and wholehearted support. I prioritize genuine connection and belongingness with each person I work with. I can help you recognize and build on your existing resilience and inner resources. Bearing witness to your vulnerability as you face your feelings and move through the healing process is something I deeply value.
Everyone has the capacity to change and heal. Even though life is overwhelming, we can overcome our struggles when we work together. As a helping professional, I build relationships, which amplify the strengths clients already possess. I foster growth by providing a safe environment and wholehearted support. I prioritize genuine connection and belongingness with each person I work with. I can help you recognize and build on your existing resilience and inner resources. Bearing witness to your vulnerability as you face your feelings and move through the healing process is something I deeply value.
I have been Licensed Professional Counselor for the past 23 years. My counseling style is based on the cognitive-behavioral model in which beliefs, internal dialogue, and subsequent ways of perceiving our environment and responding to others is the focus. I encourage clients to identify underlying internal dialogue and beliefs that result in distress, impairment and unfulfilled goals. I provide a safe environment free from judgment for clients to identify negative beliefs and create healthier, more
I have been Licensed Professional Counselor for the past 23 years. My counseling style is based on the cognitive-behavioral model in which beliefs, internal dialogue, and subsequent ways of perceiving our environment and responding to others is the focus. I encourage clients to identify underlying internal dialogue and beliefs that result in distress, impairment and unfulfilled goals. I provide a safe environment free from judgment for clients to identify negative beliefs and create healthier, more
I use humor often and have a major interest in helping people address rigid, negative core-beliefs that keep them stuck, challenges with finding meaning and purpose, struggling with substance misuse, and working through grief and loss.
I have been privileged to be a counselor for over twenty years, working with varied populations to address a wide range of mental health concerns and I remain passionate about this work! I look forward to meeting you and discussing how we may be able to work together to achieve your goals and work towards resolving difficult concerns in your life. My approach to therapy is to be collaborative and eclectic, working flexibly to find the best therapeutic approach for you and I to use together. I want our work to be driven by your experience and vision for how you want your life to change for the better.
I use humor often and have a major interest in helping people address rigid, negative core-beliefs that keep them stuck, challenges with finding meaning and purpose, struggling with substance misuse, and working through grief and loss.
I have been privileged to be a counselor for over twenty years, working with varied populations to address a wide range of mental health concerns and I remain passionate about this work! I look forward to meeting you and discussing how we may be able to work together to achieve your goals and work towards resolving difficult concerns in your life. My approach to therapy is to be collaborative and eclectic, working flexibly to find the best therapeutic approach for you and I to use together. I want our work to be driven by your experience and vision for how you want your life to change for the better.
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
During my career, I have worked with clients who may be dealing with grief and loss, trauma, emotional distress, and illness.
In addition to being a licensed clinical psychologist, I am certified as a sex therapist by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. I have a special interest in helping others deal with shame and guilt particularly regarding sexuality.
During my career, I have worked with clients who may be dealing with grief and loss, trauma, emotional distress, and illness.
In addition to being a licensed clinical psychologist, I am certified as a sex therapist by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. I have a special interest in helping others deal with shame and guilt particularly regarding sexuality.
My therapeutic style draws from attachment-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), culturally sensitive, family systems, grief, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, strength-based, trauma-focused, and eclectic modalities.
I specialize in providing therapy to individuals struggling with a range of issues, including anger management, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, codependency, depression, divorce, dual diagnosis, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, job stress, life transitions, mood disorders, and panic attacks.
My therapeutic style draws from attachment-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), culturally sensitive, family systems, grief, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, strength-based, trauma-focused, and eclectic modalities.
I specialize in providing therapy to individuals struggling with a range of issues, including anger management, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, codependency, depression, divorce, dual diagnosis, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, job stress, life transitions, mood disorders, and panic attacks.
I provide a safe space where you can explore and work on insecurities, relationship & communication struggles, attachment style differences, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and grief/ loss.
Whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, trauma, life transitions, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, my goal is the same: to help you feel more connected to yourself, more regulated in your body, and more confident in the life you’re building. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. Reaching out is already the bravest step. I’d be honored to take the next ones with you. My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that you already hold the wisdom and strength needed to heal—you just might need a safe space and guidance to access it.
I provide a safe space where you can explore and work on insecurities, relationship & communication struggles, attachment style differences, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and grief/ loss.
Whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, trauma, life transitions, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, my goal is the same: to help you feel more connected to yourself, more regulated in your body, and more confident in the life you’re building. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. Reaching out is already the bravest step. I’d be honored to take the next ones with you. My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that you already hold the wisdom and strength needed to heal—you just might need a safe space and guidance to access it.
Whether you are navigating grief, trauma, or a major life transition, you don’t have to do it alone.
My approach is warm, direct, and grounded. I integrate trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and a strong focus on understanding the whole person—not just symptoms. I value creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and honest.
While your story is your own, you will be met with genuine understanding and respect for your process.
Whether you are navigating grief, trauma, or a major life transition, you don’t have to do it alone.
My approach is warm, direct, and grounded. I integrate trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and a strong focus on understanding the whole person—not just symptoms. I value creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and honest.
While your story is your own, you will be met with genuine understanding and respect for your process.
Kim Adams Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCQS, NCC
3 Endorsed
Galax, VA 24333
Grief and loss can feel unbearable.
Tapping into an internal sense of hope and faith in a better tomorrow, you can foster your own personal growth on a pathway to peace and emotional wellness. Focusing on your strengths through the lens of positive psychology, I utilize elements of CBT, DBT, solution-focused and person-centered therapy. EFT “tapping” techniques may also be implemented.
Grief and loss can feel unbearable.
Tapping into an internal sense of hope and faith in a better tomorrow, you can foster your own personal growth on a pathway to peace and emotional wellness. Focusing on your strengths through the lens of positive psychology, I utilize elements of CBT, DBT, solution-focused and person-centered therapy. EFT “tapping” techniques may also be implemented.
I also specialize helping people navigate grief and loss, including losses that feel complicated, ongoing, or difficult to name.
My approach is relational and psychodynamic, offering a steady, engaged presence where you don’t have to get it "right". We stay with what's happening in your experience, and when helpful, use creative or experiential approaches to explore what's difficult to name. We won’t be trying to fix things quickly or get you to think differently.
I also specialize helping people navigate grief and loss, including losses that feel complicated, ongoing, or difficult to name.
My approach is relational and psychodynamic, offering a steady, engaged presence where you don’t have to get it "right". We stay with what's happening in your experience, and when helpful, use creative or experiential approaches to explore what's difficult to name. We won’t be trying to fix things quickly or get you to think differently.
In our work together, you'll gain support as we navigate your grief and loss, life & relationship transitions, and the ongoing human work of self-development and meaning-making, using trauma-informed & holistic tools that empower your own unique vision of transformation and healing.
With more than a decade of experience in both private practice and community mental health, I’ve been both witness and student to the many ways life asks us to change—often without a clear view of the road ahead. In our work together, therapy becomes a map, a torch, a compass, and a place to gather sustenance for the journey ahead.
In our work together, you'll gain support as we navigate your grief and loss, life & relationship transitions, and the ongoing human work of self-development and meaning-making, using trauma-informed & holistic tools that empower your own unique vision of transformation and healing.
With more than a decade of experience in both private practice and community mental health, I’ve been both witness and student to the many ways life asks us to change—often without a clear view of the road ahead. In our work together, therapy becomes a map, a torch, a compass, and a place to gather sustenance for the journey ahead.
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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.