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As a queer identified woman who has struggled with depression in the past, I understand the challenges of working to live a balanc...
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As a queer identified woman who has struggled with depression in the past, I understand the challenges of working to live a balanced and joyful life.
Bonnie Kell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with over nine years of experience in the mental health field. She is committed to helping adults and older adults address the challenges of living a more full and productive life. Bonnie specializes in depression, anxiety, substance use, and aiding people in adjusting to life transitions.
Bonnie completed her MSW at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Previously to this, she received her MA in Gerontology at the University of North Texas. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient facilities. Bonnie utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Everyone has challenges in life where they need help. Bonnie is confident that she can support you in your quest to gain a new perspective on your life. She employs techniques that will aid you in coping with your struggles. Bonnie believes in a collaborative alliance in therapy. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
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As a woman of color, I recognize the need for support with life's daily stressors....
As a woman of color, I recognize the need for support with life's daily stressors.
Valencia Davis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 19 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. She enjoys helping teens, young adults, and adults address their challenges within their personal lives as transitions happen. Valencia specializes in anxiety, ADHD, and major life transitions, building life skills to manage life. Valencia attended and completed her Master's in Professional Counseling at Webster University.
As a spouse and daughter of veterans, Valencia understands the difficulties of change and transitions. Her professional experience with the prison system and community health population has made her more compassionate. She utilizes multiple treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
Today, you are one step closer to a new you. As a counselor, Valencia’s goal is to guide you in that process of change. She is here to empower you on this journey called life. She will strive to be present with you while remaining compassionate and offering you guidance.
If I had one message to impart on the world, it would be the reminder that we are all HUMAN....
If I had one message to impart on the world, it would be the reminder that we are all HUMAN.
I'm an LCSW with 7 years of experience supporting adults through life's challenges. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, severe mental illness, and work affirmingly with queer and neurodivergent clients. Using an eclectic mix of approaches, I help clients cope with stress, uncover deeper patterns, and explore how past experiences shape their present. My ideal clients are open to self-discovery and growth, seeking clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
I earned my Master of Social Work from Western Carolina University. I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, supportive, and collaborative. Blending practical tools with a compassionate presence, I help clients feel understood, discover new perspectives, and build the confidence to create lasting change.
I know reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, and I believe meaningful change only happens when you feel ready and supported. I offer a safe, affirming space to explore your story, gain tools for coping, and move toward healing at your own pace. If you're ready, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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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 Chapel Hill, NC 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 Chapel Hill, NC 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.
At Thriveworks Counseling in Chapel Hill, NC we have grief counselors and therapists who can help if you are enduring a painful experience. Our grief counselors are licensed, dedicated, caring providers who can provide you with the help and support you need as you grieve your loss and navigate your life moving forward.
To schedule your first grief therapy session at our office, call or book online to begin.
Grief comes in many shapes and sizes. One person’s experience might look completely different from another’s. For example, one might feel sad and remorseful; another might feel angry and confused. In any case, grief and loss often come with painful emotions that we don’t exactly know what to do with. The loss of a loved one can also trigger difficult thoughts and physical reactions, all of which serve as grief symptoms. Here is a list of common grief symptoms:
Grief counseling, otherwise known as grief therapy, is a form of therapy designed to help people grieve properly and support them during this painful time. If you have lost a close family member, friend, pet, or even job, you might be feeling depressed, lonely, or experiencing other difficult emotions. A Thriveworks grief counselor can help you to understand and process these emotions as well as other grief symptoms, which we touched on above.
Our grief counselors will also work to provide you with tools for coping during this painful season of life. In addition, they can assist you in processing your emotions or opening up to your loved ones about how you might be feeling and what you might need from them.
Thriveworks in Chapel Hill, NC grief counseling is here to offer help, guidance, and support in the wake of your loss. We know just how painful this experience can be, and we want to help you through it.
If you think you could benefit from professional assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can schedule your appointment by calling or booking online with Thriveworks Chapel Hill.
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