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Manchester

As a Latina woman of color, I understand the cultural implications that could arise in a ever changing culture....

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New Haven

Hello and welcome to your first step to a mentally stronger you!...

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Manchester

I know how vulnerable it feels to share your story with a stranger, so I prioritize creating a space where you can unfold at your ...

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Fairfield

As a woman of color and ally, I understand the importance of being heard and understood, especially during the difficult times we ...

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New Haven

As an open-minded male clinician, I am open to working with clients from all different backgrounds....

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New Haven

As an immigrant from Jamaica, I understand how culture plays a role in all aspects of life, especially when seeking mental health ...

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Milford

I strongly believe in a person’s ability to be able to overcome difficult situations that may arise in their lives. That ability...

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West Hartford

One of my most important attributes is my commitment to patient advocacy, where I constantly strive to enhance the comfort and wel...

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Cheshire

My core foundation as a clinical social worker is built on cultural competency, trauma-informed care, and resiliency factors....

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West Hartford

I'm here to help! Let's explore your options together and choose the path to wellness that works best for you....

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New Haven

Ismaila Musah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, behavioral ...

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Stamford

I understand how uncertainties and unexpected life events can leave you feeling....

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Manchester

Alexis Jelm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience. She specializes in supporting clients with attac...

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Stamford

As an experienced, skilled, and compassionate clinician, I am able to understand and provide therapy for a wide variety of clients...

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New Haven

As a professional with a background in treating many different age groups, I understand the complexity of how behavioral health an...

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Cheshire

Change starts with awareness, willingness, and one's ability to acknowledge the changes that need to take place. As a woman with e...

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West Hartford

I am just another human like you trying to make it through life....

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West Hartford

As a female of color, I understand the unique issue of balancing our lives and managing stress and pressure of meeting the needs o...

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West Hartford

Hello, hello! I am excited to support you in developing the quality of life you hope for yourself using my knowledge and lived exp...

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Stamford

ollettia is a Licensed professional counselor specializing in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. She has several ye...

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West Hartford

Whether it's depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, or life transitions with support and compassion, you will be e...

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New Haven

I believe in goodness of people and I'm aware that life has the ability to change that....

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Milford

I'm here to be a guiding light along your journey toward better mental health and wellness....

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Manchester

I believe each individual can heal and make lasting changes....

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Milford

George Ramos is a highly motivated double board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practition...

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Cheshire

I am simply looking to connect on a basic human level....

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New Haven

Having experienced traumatic life changes, I’ve come to understand that within every crisis lies an opportunity to discover your s...

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What is your go-to approach for grief & loss counseling?

My go-to approach for helping people in grief and loss counseling is validation. I prefer to normalize the experience because it can foster open and honest discussions that will help support people and show them that they are not going through grief alone.

What tools do you teach in grief & loss counseling?

I teach the following tools in grief and loss counseling:

  • Boundaries
  • Distress tolerance
  • Emotional regulation
  • Validation

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in grief and loss counseling when they can engage in day-to-day functioning and aren't overwhelmed with grief and loss.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement grief & loss counseling?

Clients can supplement their time in grief and loss counseling with space and time to sit with their emotions and allow them to pass instead of holding on to them.

What should someone do to prepare for starting grief & loss counseling?

To prepare for their first grief and loss counseling session, an individual can expect to begin talking about the grief and loss on a more surface level, which is met with non-judgment.

Starting Grief & loss counseling in Norwalk

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 Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, 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 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 Norwalk accept 17 insurance plans

  • 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)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Connecticare

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

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Self-pay costs at Norwalk
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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Trisha is absolutely amazing. I'm so glad she's my therapist.
Audrey Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Norwalk is located near the intersection of Wall Street and Isaacs Street, on the west side of the Norwalk River. We currently share a building with The Market Bar & Bistro, Bubbly’s Bubble Tea, and Wowww Nails. We are neighbored by Norwalk Dollar and Gift, Café Aroma, and the Bank of America Financial Center. The closest bus stop is 71 Wall Street.

Phone number

(203) 349-9607

Languages spoken by CT providers

  • English
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