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12,031 people sought grief & loss counseling help in Pennsylvania in the last year

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ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Asa Slowe

Counselor (Resident)

Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +2 more

Anger, Life Transition, Anxiety, Grief / Loss, Depression, +1 more

Next opening: Mon May 6, 3 pm View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Brighid Shea

Counselor (Resident)

Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +2 more

Narcissism, Anger, Coping Skills, Stress, Women’s Issues, +9 more

I am passionate about providing a warm, compassionate space for all clients to feel understood, validated, and respected as they navigate their unique... I am passionate about providing a warm, compassionate space for all clients to feel understood, validated, and respected as they navigate their unique life challenges. Read more

Next opening: Mon May 6, 3 pm View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Elizabeth Klotz She/Her

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +22 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Career, +7 more

I am a therapist, woman, mother, wife, daughter, sister, and coworker. I am strong, resilient, and, most importantly, here for you. I'm here to listen... I am a therapist, woman, mother, wife, daughter, sister, and coworker. I am strong, resilient, and, most importantly, here for you. I'm here to listen to your story, start where you are, encourage you, and help you grow, trust, and feel safe. Read more

Next opening: Sat May 11, 8 am View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Shiela Hopkins She/Her

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry PMHNP)

Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +23 more

Military / Veteran, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, +14 more

I am looking forward to working with you and listening to your concerns so that we will facilitate positive outcomes to reaching your treatment goals.

Next opening: Tue May 14, 10 am View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Russell Bohner He/Him

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry PMHNP)

Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +23 more

LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, +9 more

As an experienced clinician that has successfully worked with all age groups, I look forward to helping you reach your therapeutic and psychiatric wel... As an experienced clinician that has successfully worked with all age groups, I look forward to helping you reach your therapeutic and psychiatric wellness goals, regardless of your race, gender identification, age, or past history. Read more

Next opening: Tue May 7, 11 am View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Tracy Proctor She/Her

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry NP)

Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +24 more

Anger, Behavioral Issues, Stress, ADHD, OCD / Obsessive-Compulsive, +5 more

My approach is simple: Listen to every person as an individual and build a relationship using a non-judgmental approach. Through these relationships w... My approach is simple: Listen to every person as an individual and build a relationship using a non-judgmental approach. Through these relationships we become a team and formulate a plan to improve your overall mental health. Read more

Next opening: Fri May 17, 10 am View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Christina Woodson She/Her

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry PMHNP)

Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +22 more

LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, +11 more

I have dedicated my career to helping people grow, prosper and develop the necessary skills to navigate a complicated world.

Next opening: Tue May 7, 11 am View all availability

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Common approaches to Grief & loss counseling

Starting Grief & loss counseling

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. Theriveworks grief therapists in Philadelphia, PA 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 Thriveworks provider at Thriveworks in Philadelphia, PA 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 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.

Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Philadelphia therapists and counselors accept 38 insurance plans

Aetna
AmeriHealth Administrators
Amerihealth Pennsylvania
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth EAP
Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage
Compsych
First Health Network
Geisinger Health Plan
Geisinger Health Plan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

Self-pay costs at Philadelphia

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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The therapist we have is always on time/ professional/ and helpful. I am glad we found him.

Michele Dec 2023

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Crystal Sommerville was a TSS to out now 26 year old when she was a young child. Crystal has maintained a professional and therapeutic relationship with both her client and our family. We have watched her develop her professional skills coupled with compassion, patience, understanding, listening and being available. Our family has benefited directly from ALL of the advice, opinions, therapy and personal interest for many years. ANY client who has the privilege of working with Crystal Sommerville WILL only benefit from her!!! We are PROUD to let everyone know CRYSTAL SOMMERVILLE IS AN AWESOME THERAPIST!!

Read more Crystal Sommerville was a TSS to out now 26 year old when she was a young child. Crystal has maintained a professional and therapeutic relationship with both her client and our family. We have watched her develop her professional skills coupled with compassion, patience, understanding, listening and being available. Our family has benefited directly from ALL of the advice, opinions, therapy and personal interest for many years. ANY client who has the privilege of working with Crystal Sommerville WILL only benefit from her!!! We are PROUD to let everyone know CRYSTAL SOMMERVILLE IS AN AWESOME THERAPIST!!

Philadelphia Nov 2021