Grief Therapists in Richmond, VA
Have you been feeling stuck, tired, stressed, on edge, or just not yourself lately? Do you have a desire to do things but your actions don't align with that desire? Or maybe you're in a season of transition and are overwhelmed with letting go and being open to something new or the unknown. Have the challenges of life robbed you of hope, joy and/or peace? Whatever you may be experiencing right now, know that with the right tools everything is manageable and navigating through your current concern is possible.
Have you been feeling stuck, tired, stressed, on edge, or just not yourself lately? Do you have a desire to do things but your actions don't align with that desire? Or maybe you're in a season of transition and are overwhelmed with letting go and being open to something new or the unknown. Have the challenges of life robbed you of hope, joy and/or peace? Whatever you may be experiencing right now, know that with the right tools everything is manageable and navigating through your current concern is possible.
Are you having difficulty dealing with grief?
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have specific training in treating anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, relationship issues, and behavioral disorders. I strive to provide a comfortable and judgement free environment that promotes healing. After working with me, clients have reported over coming anxiety and depression while increasing self esteem.
Are you having difficulty dealing with grief?
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have specific training in treating anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, relationship issues, and behavioral disorders. I strive to provide a comfortable and judgement free environment that promotes healing. After working with me, clients have reported over coming anxiety and depression while increasing self esteem.
She enjoys therapy that focuses on processing grief, trauma, attachment concerns, & life transitions.
Dr. Claire McCown (she/her) offers psychotherapy to those ages 12 & up, & evaluations for those 8 & up. She is passionate about assessment & employs an equity & justice framework to help empower her clients. Dr. McCown incorporates techniques from varying theoretical backgrounds, including interpersonal, psychodynamic, & emotion-focused therapy, among others. Dr. McCown uses a strengths-based ecological approach to understand how clients engage with different systems & the ways in which elements of privilege & oppression may impact mental health. She is dedicated to providing equitable & culturally informed services to all clients.
She enjoys therapy that focuses on processing grief, trauma, attachment concerns, & life transitions.
Dr. Claire McCown (she/her) offers psychotherapy to those ages 12 & up, & evaluations for those 8 & up. She is passionate about assessment & employs an equity & justice framework to help empower her clients. Dr. McCown incorporates techniques from varying theoretical backgrounds, including interpersonal, psychodynamic, & emotion-focused therapy, among others. Dr. McCown uses a strengths-based ecological approach to understand how clients engage with different systems & the ways in which elements of privilege & oppression may impact mental health. She is dedicated to providing equitable & culturally informed services to all clients.
Both my professional and personal experiences have shaped my areas of interest in life transitions, grief/ loss, anxiety, depression, motherhood, & parenting skills.
I have training in Solution-Based Brief Therapy, grief work, postpartum care, and I am certified in teaching Mindfulness, all of which are especially helpful when working with clients to achieve their desired outcomes and identify resources as they navigate life's expected and unexpected ups and downs with confidence in these especially uncertain times.
Both my professional and personal experiences have shaped my areas of interest in life transitions, grief/ loss, anxiety, depression, motherhood, & parenting skills.
I have training in Solution-Based Brief Therapy, grief work, postpartum care, and I am certified in teaching Mindfulness, all of which are especially helpful when working with clients to achieve their desired outcomes and identify resources as they navigate life's expected and unexpected ups and downs with confidence in these especially uncertain times.
Rachel Walls
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23226
Waitlist for new clients
My expertise is in treating medical trauma, grief and post-traumatic stress related to events surrounding disease, medical care or medical emergencies.
My treatment orientation is trauma-informed, person-oriented, and strengths based. My particular interest is trauma-related disorders and chronic illness. I use EMDR, IFS, ACT and DBT as a way to maximize healing.
My expertise is in treating medical trauma, grief and post-traumatic stress related to events surrounding disease, medical care or medical emergencies.
My treatment orientation is trauma-informed, person-oriented, and strengths based. My particular interest is trauma-related disorders and chronic illness. I use EMDR, IFS, ACT and DBT as a way to maximize healing.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am Brittany Spak, a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 4 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, stress, eating disorders, and relationship issues. I completed my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from King’s College, PA, and received my Master's degree in Counselor Education from East Carolina University.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am Brittany Spak, a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 4 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, stress, eating disorders, and relationship issues. I completed my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from King’s College, PA, and received my Master's degree in Counselor Education from East Carolina University.
Whether you're going through a difficult life transition, trying to improve your relationships, or seeking personal growth, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way. In sessions, I pull from a variety of tools and techniques to help you get to the heart of what is going on and to find effective strategies to feel better so that you can move forward with lasting change.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and individualized to your needs, values, and identity. I work with you in order to help you recognize your strengths and overcome the challenges that you feel you need to address.
Whether you're going through a difficult life transition, trying to improve your relationships, or seeking personal growth, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way. In sessions, I pull from a variety of tools and techniques to help you get to the heart of what is going on and to find effective strategies to feel better so that you can move forward with lasting change.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and individualized to your needs, values, and identity. I work with you in order to help you recognize your strengths and overcome the challenges that you feel you need to address.
I am trauma informed particularly with grief/ loss, chronic illness, and medical practices.
It is wonderful to meet you here on your journey. My name is Mike, I am a Supervisee in Social Work and practicing nurse. I am a VCU graduate with a training background that reflects serving both diverse clients and mental health concerns. I am grounded in attachment and believe the therapeutic client- clinician relationship can lead to healing and growth. My approach to therapy encourages exploration, cultivates awareness, and invites vulnerability. I practice from an Object Relations framework that reflects upon how we internalize early experiences and ways to offer our present selves corrective solutions.
I am trauma informed particularly with grief/ loss, chronic illness, and medical practices.
It is wonderful to meet you here on your journey. My name is Mike, I am a Supervisee in Social Work and practicing nurse. I am a VCU graduate with a training background that reflects serving both diverse clients and mental health concerns. I am grounded in attachment and believe the therapeutic client- clinician relationship can lead to healing and growth. My approach to therapy encourages exploration, cultivates awareness, and invites vulnerability. I practice from an Object Relations framework that reflects upon how we internalize early experiences and ways to offer our present selves corrective solutions.
Whether you are feeling stuck with traditional talk therapy and are looking for something different or you are trying therapy for the very first time, I would be honored to walk with and support you on your journey. I am passionate about working with older teens and adults who have experienced something traumatic—whether in childhood or later in life— and who are curious, motivated, and willing to explore therapeutic methods they may not have tried before in order to reach new levels of healing. If you are looking for a warm, inviting space where you don’t have to navigate things alone, I may be a good fit for you!
Whether you are feeling stuck with traditional talk therapy and are looking for something different or you are trying therapy for the very first time, I would be honored to walk with and support you on your journey. I am passionate about working with older teens and adults who have experienced something traumatic—whether in childhood or later in life— and who are curious, motivated, and willing to explore therapeutic methods they may not have tried before in order to reach new levels of healing. If you are looking for a warm, inviting space where you don’t have to navigate things alone, I may be a good fit for you!
Trauma (including complex and developmental trauma), Grief and Loss ( death and nondeath losses), Neurodiversity (including ADHD, autism, and related conditions), Life Transitions (academic, career, relationship, and personal)
I believe that healing is a holistic process, addressing not just the mind, but also the body and the relationships that shape us.
In our work together, I draw on depth-oriented techniques to explore the emotional and psychological underpinnings of your experiences, integrating body-based healing through sensorimotor and somatic methods. I use IFS to help you connect with different parts of yourself, fostering self-awareness and self-compassion. Additionally, my approach to Interpersonal Therapy focuses on understanding how relationships—past and present—shape your emotional world and sense of self.
Trauma (including complex and developmental trauma), Grief and Loss ( death and nondeath losses), Neurodiversity (including ADHD, autism, and related conditions), Life Transitions (academic, career, relationship, and personal)
I believe that healing is a holistic process, addressing not just the mind, but also the body and the relationships that shape us.
In our work together, I draw on depth-oriented techniques to explore the emotional and psychological underpinnings of your experiences, integrating body-based healing through sensorimotor and somatic methods. I use IFS to help you connect with different parts of yourself, fostering self-awareness and self-compassion. Additionally, my approach to Interpersonal Therapy focuses on understanding how relationships—past and present—shape your emotional world and sense of self.
Jennifer Burkett is a Resident in Counseling with experience working with children and adults across school, community arts, partial hospitalization, and community clinic settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Art Therapy from The George Washington University in 2025. Jennifer embraces a client-centered approach rooted in connection and is committed to providing culturally humble therapy. She is passionate about incorporating brain science into her sessions and has specialized training in trauma-informed and trauma-focused approaches.
Jennifer Burkett is a Resident in Counseling with experience working with children and adults across school, community arts, partial hospitalization, and community clinic settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Art Therapy from The George Washington University in 2025. Jennifer embraces a client-centered approach rooted in connection and is committed to providing culturally humble therapy. She is passionate about incorporating brain science into her sessions and has specialized training in trauma-informed and trauma-focused approaches.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, caregiver stress, and chronic health concerns.
Life can feel overwhelming, and reaching out for support takes courage. I provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. Together, we’ll work to reduce emotional distress, gain clarity, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with confidence.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, caregiver stress, and chronic health concerns.
Life can feel overwhelming, and reaching out for support takes courage. I provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. Together, we’ll work to reduce emotional distress, gain clarity, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with confidence.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who are navigating grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges.
My approach is grounded in strength-based, solution-focused therapy, where we’ll explore your personal strengths and resiliencies to address the challenges you face. Whether we’re working through complex grief or building practical solutions for anxiety or depression, my goal is to create a collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who are navigating grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges.
My approach is grounded in strength-based, solution-focused therapy, where we’ll explore your personal strengths and resiliencies to address the challenges you face. Whether we’re working through complex grief or building practical solutions for anxiety or depression, my goal is to create a collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Whether you're facing a profound life transition, navigating the weight of grief and loss, adjusting to the changes that come with a new caregiving role, or somewhere in between — this is a space where your full experience is welcome.
Healing here doesn't have to look one way. Each session draws from somatic awareness, mindfulness, creativity, & talk therapy — tailored to what feels right for you. Through this whole-person approach, we'll work together to reconnect with your resilience, release what no longer serves you, and find your way back to yourself — toward peace & fulfillment
Whether you're facing a profound life transition, navigating the weight of grief and loss, adjusting to the changes that come with a new caregiving role, or somewhere in between — this is a space where your full experience is welcome.
Healing here doesn't have to look one way. Each session draws from somatic awareness, mindfulness, creativity, & talk therapy — tailored to what feels right for you. Through this whole-person approach, we'll work together to reconnect with your resilience, release what no longer serves you, and find your way back to yourself — toward peace & fulfillment
I have a background working with dual diagnosis, LGBTQIA+, post crisis care treatment, grief, behavioral and mood disorders, eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, and trauma.
I enjoy using a solution-focused approach. CBT, ACT, grief support, mindfulness, meditation, motivational interviewing, crisis care, and a strength-based approach.
I have a background working with dual diagnosis, LGBTQIA+, post crisis care treatment, grief, behavioral and mood disorders, eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, and trauma.
I enjoy using a solution-focused approach. CBT, ACT, grief support, mindfulness, meditation, motivational interviewing, crisis care, and a strength-based approach.
I treat clients suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and broken relationships.
Sometimes you just need a safe place to land. Sometimes the activity and busyness in our daily lives are poor substitutions for intimate connections. Intimacy in relationships are the balm to our hurting hearts. Relationships are the sutures to our open wounds. Creating a safe, sacred space, and deep, quiet listening is the fertile soil needed for authentic sharing, deepening intimacy and healing. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty-five years of clinical experience, I offer individual, couple, and group psychotherapy. Upon client request, I offer to integrate their spirituality in the healing process.
I treat clients suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and broken relationships.
Sometimes you just need a safe place to land. Sometimes the activity and busyness in our daily lives are poor substitutions for intimate connections. Intimacy in relationships are the balm to our hurting hearts. Relationships are the sutures to our open wounds. Creating a safe, sacred space, and deep, quiet listening is the fertile soil needed for authentic sharing, deepening intimacy and healing. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty-five years of clinical experience, I offer individual, couple, and group psychotherapy. Upon client request, I offer to integrate their spirituality in the healing process.
Hi there, I'm Shannon! Welcome—I'm so glad you're here. Taking the first step toward therapy is a powerful act of self-care, and I want to acknowledge the strength it takes to explore support. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, navigating big life changes, or simply needing a space to be heard—this is a safe and supportive place for you. I work with individuals across all ages, backgrounds, and diagnoses. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that life is a journey—98% of which happens outside the therapy room. My role is to equip you with tools, insights, and resources so you can become your own best advocate.
Hi there, I'm Shannon! Welcome—I'm so glad you're here. Taking the first step toward therapy is a powerful act of self-care, and I want to acknowledge the strength it takes to explore support. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, navigating big life changes, or simply needing a space to be heard—this is a safe and supportive place for you. I work with individuals across all ages, backgrounds, and diagnoses. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that life is a journey—98% of which happens outside the therapy room. My role is to equip you with tools, insights, and resources so you can become your own best advocate.
Full Circle Grief Center's mission is to provide comprehensive professional bereavement support to children, adults, families, and communities.
We specialize in providing counseling for children and adults dealing with grief due to a death of someone significant to them, grief from a traumatic loss (such as homicide, suicide, perinatal/child loss, traumatic accident, etc.), and anticipatory grief associated with a life-treatment or terminal illness.
Full Circle Grief Center's mission is to provide comprehensive professional bereavement support to children, adults, families, and communities.
We specialize in providing counseling for children and adults dealing with grief due to a death of someone significant to them, grief from a traumatic loss (such as homicide, suicide, perinatal/child loss, traumatic accident, etc.), and anticipatory grief associated with a life-treatment or terminal illness.
We often define ourselves by what we do; the jobs we hold, responsibilities we carry, and people we serve. Perhaps, you hold yourself to an impossible standard of achievement and success. In the hurry and busyness of our lives, we create patterns of neglecting our needs and disconnecting from the present moment. Have you allowed yourself to be present with yourself? With others? I believe we become stuck when we do not allow ourselves to experience the full breadth of emotions. My hope is to foster an intentional space for us to develop insight and awareness into our thoughts and emotional experiences.
We often define ourselves by what we do; the jobs we hold, responsibilities we carry, and people we serve. Perhaps, you hold yourself to an impossible standard of achievement and success. In the hurry and busyness of our lives, we create patterns of neglecting our needs and disconnecting from the present moment. Have you allowed yourself to be present with yourself? With others? I believe we become stuck when we do not allow ourselves to experience the full breadth of emotions. My hope is to foster an intentional space for us to develop insight and awareness into our thoughts and emotional experiences.
For the last decade I have specialized in GRIEF and loss.
If you are feeling alone, uncertain, or unprepared as you face these challenges, I'd like to help you navigate these by providing a safe, neutral, and non-judgmental space dedicated to you, your needs, and your hopes. I serve individuals, couples, and families. I have experience guiding and mediating communication within couples and family systems.
For the last decade I have specialized in GRIEF and loss.
If you are feeling alone, uncertain, or unprepared as you face these challenges, I'd like to help you navigate these by providing a safe, neutral, and non-judgmental space dedicated to you, your needs, and your hopes. I serve individuals, couples, and families. I have experience guiding and mediating communication within couples and family systems.
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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.