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131 licensed therapists & providers in Massachusetts—3 in Brookline. Available as soon as today, in person and online

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Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

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We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

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94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting grief & loss counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Brookline, MA

Christopher Andrew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience partnering with adolescents and youn...

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Brookline, MA

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Christopher Andrew

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What is your go-to approach for grief & loss counseling?

My go to approach for grief and loss counseling is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I prefer CBT in order to replace negative thought patterns with positive thought patterns.

What tools do you teach in grief & loss counseling?

The tools that I teach clients during grief and loss counseling is understanding the common stages of grief.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in grief counseling when they have started to accept what has happened.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement grief & loss counseling?

Clients can do the homework that a clinician assigns in order to supplement grief and loss counseling.

What should someone do to prepare for starting grief & loss counseling?

Clients should understand that there is no wright or wrong way to grief.

Grief & loss counseling FAQs

What type of counseling is needed when a person cannot get over the grief of losing a loved one?

Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Brookline, MA have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.

How does grief and loss counseling work?

Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Brookline, MA will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.

Signs I should seek grief counseling

If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.

What counseling theory is best for grief?

There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.

Is grief counseling conducted in person or online?

Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does grief counseling last?

For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Brookline accept 29 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Brookline
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Hear from our clients

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Sarah is amazing, I don’t know what I would do without her. She and I click in a way where she understands exactly what I am trying to articulate. Her personality also balances with mine - she can make jokes, empathize, and really just engages the perfect amount. We are a great fit.
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Avery Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I had my first session with Veronica today and immediately felt comfortable. She was kind, welcoming, and easy to talk to. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with her!
Aaron Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Julie is incredible, with her I’ve gone from not wanting to be alive to thriving. The transformation is amazing, and a big piece of that has been my sessions with Julie.
Owen Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Very helpful
Sebastian Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My provider has been great! We’re still in the unpacking stage and there are times that I just need to vent about my previous week so the flexibility has been nice.
Skylar Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Chris is thoughtful and very easy to talk to. He is an amazing professional and genuinely great therapist
Camila Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Easy to use!
Julia Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I got in quickly, i have both a therapist and med manager from thriveworks and both are incredibly attentive and professional, ive suggested thriveworks to several people and they've gotten matched with a therapist pretty quickly as well. My intake process was great and was invited to make my own decision to continue based on how strongly I felt the match was. My therapist is incredible and relatable. Too bad she is my therapist and not able to just be my friend bc I think we'd hit it off
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Where to find us

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Address

1269 Beacon St 2nd Floor
Brookline, MA 02446

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Brookline is located near Beacon St and Charles St, off Harvard St. It is right by the Griggs Park and a short distance from the Coolidge Corner Public Library.

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Phone number

(617) 958-5912
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Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Persian
  • Turkish
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Farsi
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Hours

Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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