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Amanda Kassay

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO, +23 more

Coping Skills, Stress, Career, Life Transition, Anxiety, +2 more

Empowering resilience and healing through compassionate counseling for those navigating grief, trauma, and life’s challenges.

Next opening: Wed Jun 25, 2 pm View all availability

Brianna Banks She/Her

Counselor (Resident In Counseling)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO, +6 more

Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +8 more

As a woman raised in Appalachia, I bring a deep understanding of the cultural and social experiences that shape identity, especially for women navigat... As a woman raised in Appalachia, I bring a deep understanding of the cultural and social experiences that shape identity, especially for women navigating complex personal and regional dynamics. Read more

Next opening: Thu Jun 26, 8 am View all availability

Jennie Brogan She/Her

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO, +23 more

LGBTQIA+, Sex Therapy, Stress, Women’s Issues, Relationships, +4 more

I value honesty, inclusivity, and kindness. I believe the foundation of a successful therapeutic relationship requires empathy, unconditional positive... I value honesty, inclusivity, and kindness. I believe the foundation of a successful therapeutic relationship requires empathy, unconditional positive regard, validation, and authenticity. I will provide these qualities to you in a safe and collaborative environment. Read more

Next opening: Thu Jun 26, 11 am View all availability

Keyonda Johnson She/Her

Counselor (Resident In Counseling)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO, +6 more

Narcissism, Anger, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, +11 more

I believe that the greatest struggle in life is the battle within yourself and that the trials and tribulations you go through can be used to develop ... I believe that the greatest struggle in life is the battle within yourself and that the trials and tribulations you go through can be used to develop you as a person. Read more

Next opening: Wed Jun 25, 12 pm View all availability

Chardonnay Crabtree She/Her

Counselor (Resident In Counseling)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO, +6 more

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

I understand how overwhelming life can be from personal experiences, so together we can navigate your journey.

Next opening: Thu Jun 26, 11 am View all availability

Ramona Wilson

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO, +6 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Postpartum / Pregnancy, +4 more

As a devoted social worker and therapist with over a decade of experience, I understand the complexities of navigating life’s challenges and strive ... As a devoted social worker and therapist with over a decade of experience, I understand the complexities of navigating life’s challenges and strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel empowered to grow and heal. Read more

Next opening: Wed Jun 25, 3 pm View all availability

Common approaches to Grief & loss counseling

Hear from Sarah Rash, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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

My go-to approach for helping people in grief & loss counseling is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I find the best benefit in this technique because often times with grief, there can be a taking on of excess blame in some form, and CBT can help to cognitively restructure a person's thoughts and ultimately find a way to reintegrate their grief as a portion of their story.

What tools do you teach in grief & loss counseling?

I teach the following tools in individual therapy:

CBT thought records: A journaling exercise that allows the individual to identify and dissect unhelpful thoughts to retrain the thought process for long-term healing.
Search for meaning: Looking at the relationship/object and what it meant to the person; uncovering the deeper meaning in the loss.
Self-compassion: Learning to treat yourself with love and support, treating yourself as your own best friend.
Mindfulness: The practice of being intentional with your attention and awareness.
Coping skills education: Providing education about the variety of coping skill and their function in long-term healing.

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 & loss counseling when they are able to self-process when they have been triggered by an outside force and reconcile the emotions that follow without assistance.

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

Clients can supplement their time in grief & loss counseling by not avoiding natural emotions that will periodically arise as a part of grief, but also making sure to engage in regular means of decompression, as grief is difficult to work through.

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

To prepare for their first grief & loss counseling session, an individual can take care of their basic needs (hunger and hydration) and/or make a list of concerns with regard to the grief process (if that is helpful).

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 Blacksburg, VA 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 Blacksburg, VA 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.

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Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Blacksburg therapists and counselors accept 24 insurance plans

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange
CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO
CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage
Compsych

Self-pay costs at Blacksburg

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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