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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. Thriveworks grief therapists in Bensalem, 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 provider at Thriveworks in Bensalem, 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.

Need more help deciding?

Grief Counseling in Bensalem, PA—Counselors, Therapists for Grief and Loss

Grief and loss often comes with a great deal of emotions that are hard to endure, or even understand. Fortunately, there are specialists who understand the ins and outs of grief and dedicate their work to helping people process their loss: grief counselors. Grief counselors know that losing a loved one is painful, but they also know that you can come out on the other side and go on to live a happy life again. They want to show you how.

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one and think you could benefit from working with a grief counselor, reach out to Thriveworks Bensalem. We have grief counselors on staff who are ready to get to work. These individuals are experts in their field; they have the skills, training, and experience you want in a healthcare provider. Not to mention, they truly care about your wellbeing and they want to help improve it. If you are ready to start grief counseling, call Thriveworks Bensalem today at (215) 874-8002. We look forward to working with you!

What Are the Negative Effects of Grief and Loss?

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a normal part of life. That said, when we don’t grieve properly or process the loss we have experienced, we can suffer some negative effects. These include:

  • Panic attacks
  • Lack of focus
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Changes in appetite
  • Fear or confusion
  • Losing track of time
  • Irrational thoughts
  • Depression

The grief counselors at Thriveworks Bensalem can help you through the grieving process to prevent or tackle these negative effects. This will involve discussing the loved one lost as well as how the individual feels about the loss. Emotions might include sadness, anger, numbness, guilt, shame, loneliness, and others. Again, grief is a very individualized experience, which means grief counseling needs to be, too. Which brings us to this process:

How Can Counseling Help Me Work Through Grief?

The grief counselors at Thriveworks Bensalem understand just how unique and personal the experience of grief and loss is. They also know how to guide their clients through the bereavement process, based on their unique experience, their emotions, their needs. Your grief counselor will help you to understand and process all of your feelings related to the loss. They might also help you to imagine the trajectory of your life, now that that individual is gone. This is a huge obstacle for many, and it’s important to discuss in grief counseling.

Here at Thriveworks Bensalem, the grief counselors will also consider your culture and/or religion in understanding how you process the loss of an individual. They will keep this in mind when assessing the impact this loss has had on you, as well as helping you to discover helpful techniques for accepting the loss and moving forward with your life.

Schedule an Appointment with a Grief Counselor at Thriveworks Bensalem

If you have recently lost a loved one and need help processing this loss, consider working with a grief counselor at Thriveworks Bensalem. Our providers are the best of the best—they have unbeatable skills and experience. They also truly care about your wellbeing and want to help you grieve well. Schedule an appointment today by calling (215) 874-8002.

A scheduling specialist will help you to set up an appointment at your earliest convenience. You’ll have flexible options to choose from, including evening and weekend sessions. This is just one of many premium mental health benefits that we offer our clients at Thriveworks Bensalem. If you’re ready to get started, so are we. We look forward to joining you on your journey toward healing.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
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Talk therapy

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Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

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$1

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My therapist appointment was great and has been since I have been seeing him once a week. His name is David Harmon and he is really good listener and has given me some a great tools to begin healing from past trauma. I highly recommend him.
Read more My therapist appointment was great and has been since I have been seeing him once a week. His name is David Harmon and he is really good listener and has given me some a great tools to begin healing from past trauma. I highly recommend him.
Leigh Feb 2024
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I looked around for a therapist for a month or so I found this place and I read and reread the reviews and Lauren’s bio a few times When I finally called a few months ago the woman who took my information and answered my questions, I specifically asked if I needed a new letter for my emotional support dog would they be able to help. She assured me absolutely yes. We do it all the time Now a few months into my sessions I asked Lauren for a letter to give my landlord. Lauren informed me over 3 weeks ago she would ask her boss. 2 weeks later she told me no, her boss said no. I had to go online. A year ago my landlord did not like the online one and wanted it from a local Therapist This past week when I had my appointment with Lauren, she said she couldn’t, i asked what kind of therapist she was. Because I was told when I decided to come to your practice that I could get one, I was told I had to have a few sessions with the therapist Now on Tuesday 2/13 I asked, she told me she was meeting with her boss the next day and would tell him what I was told She said she would email me the next day, now it’s Saturday and nothing. I now am so upset that I put all this time into a therapist that isn’t qualified to write a letter, not because of her, but from some rule that I was lied to about on the onset Now I really think I need to go find a true therapist The fact I’m told to go online to get one from a stranger, while I am in therapy Makes me question your practice In sales we call it bait and switch
Read more I looked around for a therapist for a month or so I found this place and I read and reread the reviews and Lauren’s bio a few times When I finally called a few months ago the woman who took my information and answered my questions, I specifically asked if I needed a new letter for my emotional support dog would they be able to help. She assured me absolutely yes. We do it all the time Now a few months into my sessions I asked Lauren for a letter to give my landlord. Lauren informed me over 3 weeks ago she would ask her boss. 2 weeks later she told me no, her boss said no. I had to go online. A year ago my landlord did not like the online one and wanted it from a local Therapist This past week when I had my appointment with Lauren, she said she couldn’t, i asked what kind of therapist she was. Because I was told when I decided to come to your practice that I could get one, I was told I had to have a few sessions with the therapist Now on Tuesday 2/13 I asked, she told me she was meeting with her boss the next day and would tell him what I was told She said she would email me the next day, now it’s Saturday and nothing. I now am so upset that I put all this time into a therapist that isn’t qualified to write a letter, not because of her, but from some rule that I was lied to about on the onset Now I really think I need to go find a true therapist The fact I’m told to go online to get one from a stranger, while I am in therapy Makes me question your practice In sales we call it bait and switch
Donna Feb 2024
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I really like my therapist and she is helping me deal with a stressfull situation
Mary Feb 2024
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Going well
mary Feb 2024
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So far I have had good experiences with the clinicians and the management.
Susan Feb 2024
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Top notch service! Excellent 1-on-1 counseling. Very pleased with her help so far!
Paul Feb 2024
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My experience with Thriveworks and the Counselor I was assigned to has been good so far. The Counselor is I had hoped, compassionate and intelligent. I am looking forward to continuing with her.
Read more My experience with Thriveworks and the Counselor I was assigned to has been good so far. The Counselor is I had hoped, compassionate and intelligent. I am looking forward to continuing with her.
Susan Feb 2024
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I am pleased to have someone I can tell how I am feeling that I would not express to family or friends. The medication helps me to get a better night sleep and helps me feel better the following days and to cope throughout the days that follow.
Read more I am pleased to have someone I can tell how I am feeling that I would not express to family or friends. The medication helps me to get a better night sleep and helps me feel better the following days and to cope throughout the days that follow.
Margaret Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Bensalem is located off Street Road, between Route 13 and Dunksferry Road. We share The Constitution Building with Bensalem Dental Specialties, among other businesses, and next door you will find a McDonalds.

Phone number

(215) 782-6844

Languages spoken by PA providers

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