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97 licensed therapists & providers in North Carolina—6 in Cornelius. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

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

#1 for in-network coverage

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

Patients who get better

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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Hear from our clinicians

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

Kathy: My go-to approach to help people in grief and loss counseling is cognitive behavioral therapy. One may experience many benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy.

Amy : My go-to approach for helping people in grief and loss therapy is to focus on problem-solving and identifying negative thought and behavior patterns. I find the best benefit in this because this allows the client to process feelings, learn to identify triggers, and focus on future goals. I also cater my approach to each client's needs, as every person is different.

What tools do you teach in grief & loss counseling?

Kathy: I teach the following tools in grief and loss counseling:

  • Refocusing and reframing: Ways to redirect difficult perspectives/experiences
  • Journaling: A way to process the client's grieving process
  • Empty chair: Express feelings to the deceased by imagining they are sitting in the “empty chair”
  • Letter writing: Write a letter to the deceased individual as part of processing feelings
  • Five Stages of Grief (Kubler Ross): Help understand the stages as part of normalizing feelings and experiences

Amy : "I teach the following tools in grief and loss therapy:

  • Psychoeducation: Providing information and support to clients and families regarding their diagnoses, symptoms, and coping skills.
  • Assertiveness training: Teaching individuals to express their needs, wants, and feelings in a clear, respectful, and confident manner.
  • Coping skills: Strategies to manage stressful or difficult situations, emotions, and thoughts.
  • Mindfulness techniques: Meditation and deep breathing can help individuals to be more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and body responses.
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How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling?

Kathy: I know a client is making progress in grief and loss counseling when they are able to improve in their daily functioning, process their grief, and engage in social activities to help with grief.

Amy : I know that a client is making meaningful progress when they report the improved use of positive skills, the self-management of symptoms, reaching their personal goals, and having decreased symptoms.

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

Kathy: Clients can supplement their time in grief and loss counseling with journaling, self-care, and engaging in social activities and relationships.

Amy : Clients can supplement their time in therapy through mindfulness techniques, increased socialization, open communication with their support system, and increased physical activity such as yoga.

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

Kathy: To prepare for their first grief and loss counseling session, an individual can journal the difficulties they are having and the goals they would like to work on during therapy.

Amy : To prepare for your first therapy session, you can write notes that you would like to discuss, think of your goals for therapy, and try not to be nervous because I am here to help!

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 Cornelius, NC 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 Cornelius, NC 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 Cornelius accept 28 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Cornelius
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Amy is supportive and helpful in providing suggestions to help improve my quality of life.
Laura Jan 2026
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I can’t say enough how much Amy & Alyson have helped me through the toughest year of my life. Amy puts me at ease, she goes from comfortable topic to relax me for the harder topics. She’s helped push myself to be able to allow myself to do something just for me. Alyson has also put me at ease, to ensure I felt comfortable talking about how I’m feeling, sleeping - especially sleeping and finding the combination of medication- so happy I’m sleeping Life is so much better now that I’ve had the assistance and tools to help myself.
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Elena Jan 2026
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★★★★★
Monica was very kind and professional. They made me feel very comfortable sharing and asked great questions that prompted me to share openly.
Heaven Jan 2026
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★★★★★
My therapist listened, had great suggestions, made me laugh, and I have been able to come so far with her help. Love her!
Luz Dec 2025
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★★★★★
My therapist is helping me make great progress in dealing with my issues
Priya Dec 2025
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★★★★★
I absolutely loved Amy. I felt heard and encouraged, yet also accountability for things within my control. I look forward to this new journey together!
Dayana Dec 2025
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★★★★★
I'm used to psychologists reprimanding me, but Dr. Medlin doesn't do that. She gives me a safe space to be honest with her and myself.
Traci Sep 2025
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★★★★★
I liked how Leanne made me feel like my feelings were validated
Margot Sep 2025
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Where to find us

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Address

19901 W Catawba Ave Suite 102
Cornelius, NC 28031

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cornelius is located near W Catawba Ave and Jetton Rd, off I-77. It is a short distance from Lake Norman and Jetton Park.

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Phone number

(980) 217-8678
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Languages spoken by NC providers

  • English
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Hours

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
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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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
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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