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167 licensed therapists & providers in Texas—3 in Waco. Available as soon as today, in person and online

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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

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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

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Waco, TX

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Kelly V Tatsch

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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 letting them tell their stories. Most people feel a need to create a narrative about their grief. We begin with a discussion of what constitutes grief.

What tools do you teach in grief & loss counseling?

I teach the following tools in grief & loss counseling:

  • All feelings are valid.
  • You choose what you grieve.
  • Different levels of grief.
  • Using mindfulness.
  • The gift of awareness.

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 their words, feelings, and body language become positive, or when they want to know more.

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

Clients can supplement their time in grief & loss counseling by associating feelings with how, where, and when the client feels those feelings. Creativity can also help open their mind. I also suggest getting out and socializing, or at least getting out to observe public interactions.

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

To prepare for their first grief & loss counseling session, an individual can consider how much they wish to share. Usually, I ask if there is anything that can be read

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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco 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 Waco
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Talk therapy

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Ongoing sessions

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Psychiatry

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$1

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Hear from our clients

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My experience was nice with Mrs jackline she's always easy to talk too I feel like I can talk to her about anything and everything .
Harper Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Very opening and understanding and very explainable to things I didn’t understand
Sasha Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I appreciate all of the session.
Scarlett Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I really like my therapist. She is very in tune to me and has great ideas for me to try. You could improve on the national level. I called on Monday to cancel my appointment due to being involved in a car wreck on my way to the session. The lady that answered asked me numerous questions even though I told her I was in the car, wrecked, with police waiting on me. All she needed was to identify me, my therapist and where. I finally told her I had to go. She still didn’t report it to my therapist. Very unprofessional.
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Kendra Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I love how personal the sessions feel and how much effort she puts into caring, understanding, and remembering
Ella Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Jacquelin is the 1st of many therapists one I've had over the years that had given me solid, helpful coping skills and advice. I honestly can't say anything negative at all or find anything that Jacqueline needs to improve. She is amazing at her job and she's helped so much! I'm forever grateful, thank you ThriveWorks and thank you Jacquelin!!!
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Christopher Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Perfection. Been doing this for a year now. Not a single complaint. Great work.
Madelyn Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I feel Jackie is really listening and prepared to help me with what I need. I am very happy after two sessions and look forward to more.
Lillian Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

1000 W Hwy 6 #150
Waco, TX 76712

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Waco is located in the Legend Lake Plaza and near West Highway 6 and North Ritchie Road, off Highway 84. It is near the Providence Health Center and just a short distance from Whitehall Park

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Phone number

(254) 374-6907
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Languages spoken by TX providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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Hours

Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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

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