Our counselors offer grief counseling in Chesapeake, VA

Losing a loved one—a parent, sibling, spouse, friend—is one of the most distressing experiences we can endure. Grieving such a loss can be completely overwhelming. The death of a pet or a miscarriage can be equally heartbreaking. Grief involves letting go of someone or something and learning to live without it, which means working through difficult emotions like sadness, anger, fear, and confusion.

Call Thriveworks Chesapeake at (757) 414-6427 to schedule your grief counseling appointment today. We’re here to help you navigate this challenging time and start your healing journey.

Understanding Grief

Grief is our natural response to loss, specifically the loss of someone or something we loved and cared for. There are different types of grief, characterized by one’s emotions, behaviors, and ability to heal.

Types of Grief:

1. Normal Grief: Characterized by sadness, anger, fear, and confusion. Individuals with normal grief struggle to go about their day-to-day life after their loss but heal and return to living well with the right support.
2. Complicated Grief: More extensive and debilitating. Individuals feel completely distressed over their loss, making daily activities impossible. They often need extra support to move forward.

Symptoms of Complicated Grief

If you exhibit the following symptoms, you might need the guidance of a grief counselor:

• Persistent, intrusive thoughts about your loss
• Depression triggered by dates related to the lost loved one
• Rebellion or self-destructive behavior like binge-drinking
• Grief triggered by minor events or conversations
• Extreme lifestyle changes
• Refusal to talk about your loss due to difficulty

How Grief Counseling Can Help

Grief counseling helps individuals navigate the stages of grief, process their emotions, and find a new normal. Grief counselors provide support and guidance to help clients heal. At Thriveworks Chesapeake, our grief counselors are dedicated to helping you work through your loss and offering endless support.

Schedule Grief Counseling at Thriveworks Chesapeake

If you’ve experienced a loss and need extra support, consider working with a grief counselor at Thriveworks Chesapeake. Our counselors are highly skilled and trained to help each client who walks into their office.

Contact Us

Call Thriveworks Chesapeake at (757) 414-6427 to schedule your appointment. We’re here to help you navigate this challenging time and start your healing journey.