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Starting Grief & loss counseling in Durham

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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Durham accept 25 insurance plans

  • 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

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Durham
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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Krystal has been very helpful in forming a game plan to help with my recovery!
Rebekah Sep 2025
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Robert is the best in the business, he so related and has gotten me more growth in the year I have saw him than the many I have seen before him.
Deon Sep 2025
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What I appreciate most about my experience is the fact that I feel like my conversations with my therapist are extremely open and safe. I feel very comfortable with my therapist and understand that it is a no judgment zone. He makes the therapy sessions easy for me to talk to him.. He has a way to rephrase certain structured questions to help me better understand others point of view.
Read more What I appreciate most about my experience is the fact that I feel like my conversations with my therapist are extremely open and safe. I feel very comfortable with my therapist and understand that it is a no judgment zone. He makes the therapy sessions easy for me to talk to him.. He has a way to rephrase certain structured questions to help me better understand others point of view.
Nissa Sep 2025
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I appreciate Dr. Horne's thoughtful response to my issues as it shows he is clearly listening.
Victor Jun 2025
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Mary Tayal is fabulous! I treasure her experience, positive attitude, and keeping me on track to discuss my main issues.
Karen Jun 2025
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i feel heard and am changing in a positive way due to this type of therapy. Aura LaBarre is a healer.
Jeanne Jun 2025
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Crystal is always professional but makes me feel comfortable and that I matter no matter how small I think my struggles are.
Britne May 2025
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I appreciate how I was listened too and how many questions were asked .
Antonio Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham is located on S Duke St. Further, our building is centrally located in the middle of S Duke St., Jackson St., Willard St., and Yancey St. Duke St. at Jackson St. is the nearest bus stop.

Phone number

(919) 629-0255

Languages spoken by NC providers

  • English
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