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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 Quincy, MA 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 Quincy, MA 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.

Need more help deciding?

What are the most painful experiences known to man? Without a doubt, the death of a loved one comes to the forefront. Losing a friend, a relative, a pet, or another individual that has a significant impact on your life, is often one of the most painful experiences we will encounter in life. It starts with a gut-punch—and then it trickles down into a bunch of different emotions, from severe sadness to anger to guilt, confusion, and regret.

“If someone is traumatized by the memory of or manner in which someone died, we need to help them by de-traumatizing those memories so they can feel free to grieve properly.” –Mark Tyrrell

The loss of a loved one is the worst news we can get. But Thriveworks Counseling in Quincy, MA has some good news: We can help you grieve your loss properly. The death of a loved one can hit you like a ton of bricks and change life as you know it—especially if you don’t process your loss, address all of your emotions, and determine the right next step forward. We’re not saying this is easy, but we are saying this is necessary. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone.

If you’re currently enduring the painful experience that is processing the loss of a loved one and you are in the Quincy, MA area, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Quincy grief counseling. Our grief counselors will help you process your loss, work through your emotions, and ensure that you take care of yourself in the wake of your loss. If this sounds like something you could use in your life right now, reach out to schedule your grief counseling appointment today.

What Is Grief? How Do I Know If I’m Grieving?

Grief is not scientific—this painful, yet necessary process changes on an individual basis. One person might respond by overworking themselves, occupying all of their time; someone else might respond to their loss by taking time off of work or even quitting their job. There is no “right” way to respond to grief and loss, as we are all affected differently. However, if you fail to work through your grief, you are likely to suffer as a result.

Your decision to work with a grief counselor will allow you to process your loss and work through the blur of emotions that you are experiencing. These emotions might include:

  • Sadness
  • Fear
  • Anger
  • Guilt
  • Regret
  • Confusion

These emotions will likely depend on the specifics of your loss. For example, if it was a sudden, unexpected loss, you are more likely to experience anger and confusion. In any case, a grief counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Quincy, MA can help you understand, accept, and process these varying emotions. You don’t have to go through them alone.

How Can Grief Counseling Help Me?

Every single day, people find the help, guidance, and support they are searching for in grief counseling. The grief counselors, therapists, and psychologists at Thriveworks in Quincy, MA can help you accomplish the following goals important to healing:

  1. Accept the reality of your loss. Many people go through a denial stage, in which they refuse to believe their loss. Your grief therapist can help you accept the reality of your loss.
  2. Work through your range of emotions. As we discussed earlier, you are likely to experience many emotions as you grieve your loss. Your Thriveworks Quincy grief counselor will help you process these emotions and support you through this difficult time.
  3. Determine the right path forward. When you lose someone close to you, life as you know it changes. Your grief counselor can help you make the proper adjustments and show you that it is possible to live happily again.

These are just a few benefits that you can find in grief counseling. If you are in need of grief counseling, reach out to our office today.

Schedule Grief Counseling at Thriveworks Counseling in Quincy, MA Today

Losing a loved one is a painful experience, one that we wouldn’t wish on our worst enemies. Fortunately, there are professionals who are dedicated to helping people grieve their loss and get back to living the happy life they deserve. If this sounds like a service you need, reach out to Thriveworks in Quincy, MA. We can get you scheduled with a grief counselor right away. Just give us a call.

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.

Our Quincy therapists and counselors accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

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Self-pay costs at Quincy
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

5.0 Thriveworks Quincy reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Wideleine is absolutely AMAZING!!!! She selflessly gives of herself for her patients and genuinely listens to the needs of her patients. She provides counseling without judgment and truly loves her job. It is evident in how she works with her patients.
Read more Wideleine is absolutely AMAZING!!!! She selflessly gives of herself for her patients and genuinely listens to the needs of her patients. She provides counseling without judgment and truly loves her job. It is evident in how she works with her patients.
Quincy Nov 2021
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
I am very happy to have worked with Amanda Bright. She always had a smile on and a positive attitude. She was great she with the clientele; she was encouraging and empathetic but also showed much discipline and great work ethic. She is very attentive and would make a great choice as a therapist.
Read more I am very happy to have worked with Amanda Bright. She always had a smile on and a positive attitude. She was great she with the clientele; she was encouraging and empathetic but also showed much discipline and great work ethic. She is very attentive and would make a great choice as a therapist.
Quincy Apr 2020
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
I loved working with Amanda because of her authenticity. She is unapologetically herself and uses her strengths of empathy and relationship building to work with clients. She cares for clients in a way that is both professional and genuine. I believe that Amanda is a great clinician who empowers clients to achieve their own goals.
Read more I loved working with Amanda because of her authenticity. She is unapologetically herself and uses her strengths of empathy and relationship building to work with clients. She cares for clients in a way that is both professional and genuine. I believe that Amanda is a great clinician who empowers clients to achieve their own goals.
Quincy Apr 2020
Review left on Thriveworks.com

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Quincy is located off of Adams St, near the intersection of Adams and Bridge St and across the street from the Adams National Historical Park. We currently share a building with Focal Early Education Center and My Learning Center, and our building is neighbored by Interfaith Social Services and The Bureau Drawer Thrift Shop. The closest bus stop is Adams St opp Alleyne St.

Phone number

(617) 545-0726

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Gujarati
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
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