Care without the wait

23 licensed therapists & providers in Connecticut—2 in Manchester. 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

Manchester, CT

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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 Manchester, CT 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 Manchester, CT 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 Manchester accept 27 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • ConnectiCare | Medicare Advantage

  • Connecticare

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Manchester
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

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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Becky is wonderful. She makes me laugh and feel comfortable
Riley Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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She's a great listener and she's in my corner. I never feel judged.
Lucia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist is very understanding and knows to communicate with me.
Nadia Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I got alot support from my therapist and pharmaceutical they help me thr the hard times I was going thru , alway available to help me with what I needed , im very grateful
Madelyn Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Marsha is wondering to work with. The best for me. I always look forward to our sessions. She knows exactly what to say and understands me.
Nyla Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Becky always keeps it real and will talk with you for as long as you need even if it goes over time.
Breanna Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I appreciate Thriveworks because I have lived in three different states and it has been easy to find a therapist/transition smoothly.
Brooklyn Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
The amount of care and knowledge with each session.
Cristina Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

360 Tolland Turnpike Suite 2F
Manchester, CT 06042

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Manchester is located near Tolland Turnpike and Oakland Rd, off I-84. It is near the Union Pond Park entrance and the Talcottville Iron Bridge

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Phone number

(860) 698-4106
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Languages spoken by CT providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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Hours

Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
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

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Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
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

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