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98 licensed therapists & providers in Florida—8 in Orlando. 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

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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

521 people sought grief & loss counseling help at Orlando in the last year

Discover how starting grief & loss counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Brett Burlone

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

My primary method in grief & loss counseling involves being an attentive listener and engaging in discussions about the stages of grief. This approach helps clients understand their feelings and navigate through their grief journey.

What tools do you teach in grief & loss counseling?

In grief & loss counseling, I focus on teaching:

  • The stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
  • Coping skills: various strategies to manage stressful situations and navigate the grieving process.

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

Meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling is indicated by a decrease in the frequency of grief episodes or when a client reaches the stage of acceptance. This demonstrates a significant step forward in their healing journey

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

To enhance the effectiveness of grief & loss counseling, clients are encouraged to establish a routine that includes social activities, exercise, rest, and designated time for grieving. This balanced approach supports overall well-being and aids in the grieving process.

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

Preparing for the first grief & loss counseling session involves coming as you are, with openness to share and engage in the process. I am here to listen and provide guidance as we navigate through the steps to work through your grief.

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 Orlando, FL 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 Orlando, FL 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 Orlando accept 32 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • AvMed

  • AvMed | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Orlando
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Hear from our clients

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Having a difference perspective of my issues from a neutral person kind of sets you to think about it.
Sienna Mar 2026
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Has a great way of listening to what I am attempting to articulate and bring it together in a cohesive way that is easier for me to grasp and work with.
Sara Mar 2026
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I feel that I have the best therapist. She's very caring and understanding. She also challenges me.
Christine Mar 2026
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Ashleigh is a delight. A+
Tatum Mar 2026
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My therapist, Laura Coe, is very caring and professional. She listens to my concerns and makes concrete suggestions to help. The administrative aspect of working with her has been facilitated in an outstanding manner by the Thriveworks platform.
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Ciara Mar 2026
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I have a great match with my therapist.
Felisha Mar 2026
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Brett is extremely knowledgeable and personable, compassionate and understanding.
Ivey Mar 2026
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I appreciate the approach of the therapist. This is only the second session with a new therapist, and they have been eye-opener
Alia Mar 2026
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Where to find us

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Address

6150 Metrowest Blvd Suite 305
Orlando, FL 32835

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Orlando is located near Metrowest Boulevard and South Hiawassee Road, off Highway 408. It is just a short distance from Bill Frederick Park and Valencia College West Campus.

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Phone number

(407) 512-8596
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Languages spoken by FL providers

  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Creole
  • French
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Hours

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
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
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Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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