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152 licensed therapists & providers in Texas—5 in Rowlett. 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

#1 for in-network coverage †

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

686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

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

Meet with a grief counselor as soon as this week

Rowlett, TX

After years of working in healthcare, I bring compassion, life experience, and an understanding of how stress, loss, relationships...

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Rowlett, TX

I understand each and every one of us has a story. A story with lots of seasons. Good seasons and not so good seasons. I understan...

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Rowlett, TX

“You can never fly higher than your angels can protect.” As a liberal African American woman, I understand the need for a safe spa...

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Rowlett, TX

I am a dedicated professional who is deeply passionate about serving diverse cultures. My goal is to create a welcoming, open, and...

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As a daughter of a retired military member, I understand how challenging transitions can be at times....

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We don’t have any providers with availability. Our schedules change daily. We’ll reach out as soon as a spot opens up.
Dretha Burris

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

My go-to approach for therapy is to help someone examine his or her thoughts, feelings, and responses, as well as look at patterns of relationships in their lives. I believe this is helpful for understanding and making positive changes.

What tools do you teach in grief & loss counseling?

The tools I use to help people in therapy develop include strengthening self-awareness, strengthening other awareness, deep breathing techniques, sensory techniques, journaling, and the 5-4-3-2-1 exercises for being aware of sights, sounds, thoughts, and feelings.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in therapy when the client shares positive changes in their thoughts, feelings, and responses to their stressors and also expresses improvement themselves.

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

Clients can supplement their time in therapy by utilizing the strategies they are learning in therapy, reading appropriate books, and leaning on their network of support.

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

To prepare for your first therapy session, you can be committed to showing up and willing to be honest in the session.

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 Rowlett, TX 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 Rowlett, TX 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 Rowlett accept 58 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Advantage HMO (BAV)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | MyBlue (BFT)

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Self-pay costs at Rowlett
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

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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We talk things through, we don't just slide by issues.
Rylee Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I have come a long way in my journey
Anna Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I Love the video visit option! My counselor is a Great match for me. I have learned a great deal from her and it has changed my marriage and will continue to change my relationships in a positive way.
Skylar Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I absolutely loved how my provider put in genuine effort to build rapport at our very first session. She also gave solid advice, and truly listened. I can’t wait for our next appointments!
Ella Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Letting it all out
Melody Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Dretha Burris is very helpful and listens to me. She has been a savior for me and dealing with my mental health.
Vivian Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Not only does Ms. Mendoza make me feel very welcome and comfortable she has given me many tools and recourses to overcome exactly what I need therapy for. I obviously still struggle every day with the little things but she has made my day to day anxiety so much better. I couldn’t be more grateful to have her as a therapist.
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Autumn Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist and I work really well together.
Lisa Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

3705 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 301
Rowlett, TX 75088

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Rowlett is located near Lakeview Parkway and Rowlett Road, off President George Bush Turnpike. It is right by Rowlett High School and close to the Rowlett Community Centre.

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Phone number

(214) 319-8706
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Languages spoken by TX providers

  • English
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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
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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