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As someone who believes in the healing power of creativity, I often say, “Music doesn’t eliminate the storm, but it gives us rhyth...
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As someone who believes in the healing power of creativity, I often say, “Music doesn’t eliminate the storm, but it gives us rhythm while we walk through it".
I am a licensed professional counselor of mental health (LPCMH) with 7 years of experience supporting older teens and adults. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and challenges related to forensic system involvement. Many of my clients are seeking relief from overwhelming emotions, healthier relationships, and practical tools to manage life’s waves.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Slippery Rock University. My approach is client-centered and flexible, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to build coping skills, regulate emotions, and process pain in a collaborative and individualized way.
Healing is hard work, but you do not have to do it alone. I bring warmth, humor, and authenticity into our sessions, so growth feels supportive, not intimidating. If you are ready to begin—or even just considering it—I invite you to take the next step and schedule an appointment.
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As a dual-certified practitioner, I uniquely understand the client's mind and body....
As a dual-certified practitioner, I uniquely understand the client's mind and body.
Sheri McAfee-Garner is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of experience in mental health care. Sheri works with individuals of all ages and is passionate about guiding clients toward emotional wellness through compassionate, client-centered care. Her clinical approach emphasizes treating the whole person and fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
Sheri earned a Master’s of Nursing from Carlow College and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Robert Morris University. Her training as a Family Nurse Practitioner and certification as a PMHNP allow her to provide comprehensive, integrated care. She is skilled in treating a range of mental health concerns using a holistic and evidence-based approach.
Sheri’s journey into mental health care was shaped by her personal and academic growth. Her lived experiences and clinical insight fuel her passion for helping others heal. She believes that when one suffers, it is felt by many, and that meaningful, connected care can create powerful change. Reach out to schedule an appointment today.
As a licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and healthcare leader, I bring a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed appr...
As a licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and healthcare leader, I bring a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach that helps clients feel truly seen while building practical strategies for healing, growth, and lasting change.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 7 years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and identity concerns. I often work with high-achieving professionals who feel emotionally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking greater clarity, balance, and meaningful change in their lives.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Capella University. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to help clients build insight and practical coping skills.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to begin, or ready for meaningful change, therapy can be a supportive step forward. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, understood, and empowered to move forward at your own pace with intention and confidence.
As someone who continues to navigate life stressors and challenges, I remain grounded in the belief that healing happens when you ...
As someone who continues to navigate life stressors and challenges, I remain grounded in the belief that healing happens when you feel deeply understood, respected, and empowered to reconnect with your own strengths.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a mental health service provider designation (LPC-MHSP) and 26 years of experience supporting individuals across a wide range of mental health and substance-use concerns. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and major life transitions using a compassionate, collaborative, and strength-based approach.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical counseling from Bellevue University. My work is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed care and includes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse-prevention strategies. I have extensive experience in outpatient and community-based settings.
I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you, focus on realistic goals, and build practical coping skills to support lasting change, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of self.
As a seasoned clinician, I am grateful for the opportunity to support you in your counseling journey....
As a seasoned clinician, I am grateful for the opportunity to support you in your counseling journey.
Rhonda Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families live more fulfilled lives. Rhonda specializes in depression, anxiety, and stress management. Rhonda completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Widener University in 1997. She has worked in crisis, hospital, and school settings. Therefore, Rhonda has vast knowledge and experience in various sectors of social work. Additionally, she has previously worked in private practice.
Rhonda utilities several modalities of treatment to best serve her clients. These include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), reality therapy, and solution-focused theory.
Rhonda is prepared to assist you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that will allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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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 Dover, DE have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
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 Dover, DE will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Grief is not a disorder, a disease, or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve.” -Earl Grollman
There is little that compares to the pain of losing a loved one. The emotions are so intense and mixed, it can feel like you’ll explode. Or maybe you don’t feel much of anything, just an icy numbness and the resignation that everything has changed.
Grief doesn’t have to be because of a death, although that is common. Any form of loss of someone you held close to you can be devastating. Thriveworks Dover is here for you during this time of pain, trauma, and loneliness. You don’t have to heal from this alone.
Although painful, grieving is natural and healthy. It gets difficult when it spirals out of control. When it does, a Dover counselor can be of help. Many researchers believe there are 5 stages of grief, although they can vary slightly based on the unique person:
These are less than flattering descriptions, we know. But Thriveworks Dover stresses that it is ok to be angry about a loss and slipping into a depressive phase does not make you weak. You lost someone who means a lot to you, and grieving can be a way to honor their memory while we shift into our new way of life.
Easier said than done. Many grieving people get “stuck” on that shift. They find they can’t move past one or more of the stages of grief and therefore never fully heal. It’s ok to have trouble moving on, and it’s ok to reach out for professional help to get to that place of health and love where you can remember your loved one with fondness and a gentle smile.
Thriveworks Dover does not want to make you forget your loved one, our focus is on getting you to a healthy mental and emotional state so we can properly honor and treasure their memory. Some strategies we will use together to get there include:
Of course, these are only a few of the options we can explore. Thriveworks Dover believes in a client-first practice, where you will be the focus and everything we do is engineered to your unique personality, goals, and experiences.
Losing someone will hurt regardless of who you lost, how you lost them, or if you get stuck in the grieving process. So, in a process where tumultuous and high emotions are normal, how do you know it’s time to seek professional help? It’s a hard question, that’s for sure. Know that there is never a problem that is too small or big for our Dover counselors. If you aren’t happy with your life, we want to provide the professional guidance that will help you get to where you do want to be. Here are some signs that you might need help:
It’s a scary and hard action to pick up the phone and call a counselor, and we thank you for your strength and courage to do so. When you are ready, Thriveworks Dover is here to walk beside you towards healing and health.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Dover is located at 1326 S Governors Ave Suite A, Dover, DE 19904, at the intersection of Fiddlers Green.
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