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I am committed to providing an empathic, warm, and judgment-free space where you can feel understood and empowered....
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I am committed to providing an empathic, warm, and judgment-free space where you can feel understood and empowered.
Alex Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. She works with clients 18+, and specializes in anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem issues, and ADHD management.
Alex has her Master's in Social Work from the University of Michigan. She holds a child welfare certificate from Michigan State University and has experience in crisis intervention, foster care systems, and trauma-informed care.
Alex believes therapy should be collaborative and rooted in trust. She creates a warm, judgment-free space and focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships as the foundation for meaningful change.
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Anne Donohue is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical in the state of Maryland with more than 20 years of experience in vari...
Anne Donohue is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical in the state of Maryland with more than 20 years of experience in various mental health settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University Long Beach in 1995, and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in 1991.
Anne approaches counseling as a collaboration between counselor and client and utilizes a client-centered, strength-based approach to care. She works to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space in which she can help clients work towards meaningful change.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I understand how systems within our society impact our lives and how to assistance changing them....
As a Licensed Social Worker, I understand how systems within our society impact our lives and how to assistance changing them.
Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Certified Social Worker (LCCSW) in Maryland and Pennsylvania. She is passionate about educating people about domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Michelle works with adults with anxiety, depression, along with those with trauma.
Michelle received her Bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University and Master’s degree in Social Work from Indiana University. Michelle uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) approach in treatment along with other therapeutic interventions.
We all go through challenges in life. Michelle is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives that allow you to cope with life struggles. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
As a Christian woman of color, I would like to challenge the stigma and cultural myths associated with certain religious groups an...
As a Christian woman of color, I would like to challenge the stigma and cultural myths associated with certain religious groups and with people of color that discourage engagement in mental health treatment.
Angela Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing mental health services to children and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitional issues, and stress.
Angela completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and received her Master of Social Work Degree from Salisbury University. Angela has advanced specialization in the treatment of trauma and has received post-graduate certificates in trauma from The Trauma Institute at JRI and Ferentz Institute.
As her client, Angela will offer you a personalized treatment plan that’s catered to fit your individual needs. Together, you’ll be able to address challenges and barriers that are preventing you from reaching your potential.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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I use psychoeducation around the stages of grief as well as support and journaling.
I teach acceptance as well as stages of grief counseling.
I see progress when the client is able to move through the stages of grief and achieve less intense feelings of sadness.
Clients can supplement therapy through journaling and self-care.
Clients can identify where they are in the grief process.
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 Bethesda, MD have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
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 Bethesda, MD will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The passing of a loved one can be, and often is, absolutely devastating. This loss can bring about difficult feelings: despair, emptiness, anger, hopelessness, confusion. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you can turn to a grief and loss therapist at Thriveworks Bethesda.
The professionals at Thriveworks Bethesda stand out from other mental health care providers. In addition to their skills and experience, they truly care about the wellbeing of their clients and they go above and beyond to help them live a better life. They can help you to process your loss, manage the harmful symptoms of grief, and learn to live a happy life again.
Give us a call at (240) 513-3093 if you think you could benefit from grief therapy and are ready to schedule an appointment.
It might be easier for you to understand grief in terms of symptoms, rather than stages. Here are several common symptoms of grief:
These emotions can be expressed in different ways. You might withdraw from your loved ones as a result of your guilt or shame; another individual might cling to their loved ones. You might quit your job or stop showing up as a result of your despair or numbness; another individual might focus only on his work.
Whatever the case, a grief and loss therapist at Thriveworks Bethesda can help you to work through your symptoms and live a happy, healthy life again. It might feel impossible right now, but they can help you get there.
At Thriveworks, we provide tailored counseling and psychiatry services for your mental well-being and growth. Our team of skilled therapists and psychiatrists offers personalized support to help navigate life’s challenges. Whether it’s specific concerns or deeper mental health exploration, Thriveworks commits to partnering with you.
Our collaborative approach, may use one or more of the following therapies to help treat grief:
If you’ve recently lost a loved one, the grief therapists at Thriveworks Bethesda want to offer you their professional help and support. They will use their skills, knowledge, and experience to guide you through the grieving process.
When you are ready to schedule an appointment, simply book online or give us a call at (240) 513-3093.
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