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Jackie Gambardella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New Jersey who has experience in providing therapeutic car...

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As a hispanic minority counselor, I understand the struggles and unique issues of cultural identity in the therapeutic environment...

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Starting Grief & loss counseling in Newark

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 Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ 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 Newark accept 27 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth New Jersey

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Open Access Plus New Jersey

  • Clover Health Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Newark
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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My therapist and willingness in the past to work with me on my schedule and also work currently with a flexible schedule so as not to create further anxiety. He goes out of his to accommodate my needs and not cause further duress and it is greatly appreciated.
Read more My therapist and willingness in the past to work with me on my schedule and also work currently with a flexible schedule so as not to create further anxiety. He goes out of his to accommodate my needs and not cause further duress and it is greatly appreciated.
Katherine Sep 2025
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I appreciate Miriam very much. She's extremely knowledgeable, a great listener and a highly skilled mental health professional in all ways.
Brett Sep 2025
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It really helps me frame the situations I'm in and analyze what I'm doing so I can help myself and change the situation
Gordon Sep 2025
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Zoom meetings are very convenient and my rapport with my counselor is great.
Sandra Sep 2025
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Manny is a fantastic provider who is attentive, insightful, and caring. He is always flexible with times, gives great advice, and clearly cares about me as a patient. I am very grateful to have him.
Thomas Sep 2025
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Miriam Toledano and Jose Desiderio are absolutely amazing to work with. I would follow them to whatever practice they chose to work for.
Jeffrey Sep 2025
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The therapist and psych APN are wonderful. I feel like they really understand me and respect my feelings and needs.
Julia Sep 2025
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She is very personable.
Libabatu Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Newark is located off of Chestnut St, just west of Independence Park. Our building is neighbored by No Pão at Café Caffé and Ibituruna Insurance Agency, and is across the street from Maria’s. Parking is available on the west side of the building, and the closest bus stop is Pacific St. at Chestnut St.

Phone number

(862) 500-4813

Languages spoken by NJ providers

  • Italian
  • English
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