Care without the wait

24 licensed therapists & providers in Alabama—8 in Huntsville. 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.

Meet with a grief counselor as soon as this week

Huntsville, AL

I'm a thirty-something wife, mom of two, and therapist who believes the best therapy happens through genuine human connection—not ...

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Huntsville, AL

I bring both clinical depth and lived human understanding to our work, blending evidence-based approaches with a compassionate, re...

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Huntsville, AL

As a military spouse, mother of twin boys, and someone who grew up navigating life between divorced parents, I understand firsthan...

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Huntsville, AL

As a therapist and a person who has done my own work, I meet clients with genuine empathy, steady support, and a belief in their a...

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Huntsville, AL

As an experiential therapist, I work to help clients expand their experience to find an authentic path to healing....

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Huntsville, AL

I am a counselor because I truly believe in the quote “mind over matter” (by Sir Charles Lyell). I think the enhancement of one’s ...

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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 Huntsville, AL 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 Huntsville, AL 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 Huntsville accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama | Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Huntsville
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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Tara listens. Without talking over me, she lets me say what I need to say then she questions a few things and everything‘s worked out.
Paisley Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Dr Finzel was very helpful, gave me some things to think about in dealing with my issue. Wonderful to be able to discuss with someone
Simone Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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It was good. Started on time. The process was easy.
Ariana Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Good experience
Miriam Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I love how open and honest you can be with Tara and how down to earth she is !
Adriana Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Everything went smooth. I was comfortable felt a sense of who she was. Questions were good. It was nice i felt better after the meeting and want to continue.
Aiko Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Everything is going well platform is easy to use
Rashad Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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The matches with therapists that I've gotten. I really liked my first match. When she wasn't available anymore, I wasn't sure how well a new therapist would fit. I got lucky and found someone I'm really comfortable with!
Cesar Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

1101 McMurtrie Drive Northwest Suite C3
Huntsville, AL 35806

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Huntsville is located in the West Point Office Center, and near the intersection of AL-255 and University Drive, close to Cummings Research Park and just around Bridge Street Town Centre. The office is in a traditional brown brick office building with multiple suites. Enter through the front door to access Suite C3.

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Phone number

(334) 518-5820
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Languages spoken by AL providers

  • English
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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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