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Life in the face of trauma, depression, and anxiety can make a person feel as though they exist in the shadows. I hold a space whe...
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Life in the face of trauma, depression, and anxiety can make a person feel as though they exist in the shadows. I hold a space where you will be truly seen, safe, and supported in your journey toward wholeness.
I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice with 13 years of experience supporting adults, couples, and families as they navigate trauma, depression, and anxiety. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward, and together we work toward clarity, understanding, and meaningful change.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University. I use a client-centered and integrative approach to help clients rebuild confidence, strengthen relationships, and find lasting peace. My work focuses on uncovering patterns, healing emotional wounds, and fostering self-trust in a supportive and compassionate space.
I know how hard it can be to carry everything alone. You deserve the time and space to breathe, heal, and feel like yourself again. When you’re ready, let’s take the next step toward your peace together.
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As someone who has navigated significant life challenges both personally and professionally, I have found that all of us can achie...
As someone who has navigated significant life challenges both personally and professionally, I have found that all of us can achieve a level of resilience that keeps life meaningful, no matter what obstacles we face.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 30 years of experience providing assessment, diagnosis, and medication management for psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. I specialize in treating depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders, neurodivergence, and women’s mental health in a variety of clinical settings.
I earned my Master of Science in nursing from the University of South Alabama and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and English journalism from the City University of New York. My background includes crisis stabilization, outpatient care, substance use treatment, residential programs, and years as an editor of psychiatric research journals in New York City.
I believe treatment should be collaborative and individualized. Together, we will create a plan that aligns with your goals, often blending medication management, education, and brief psychotherapy. My goal is for you to feel supported, heard, and respected throughout your mental health journey, without judgment.
Many of us are just going through life with only the means of breathing and not living, but as a clinician, it is my duty to guide...
Many of us are just going through life with only the means of breathing and not living, but as a clinician, it is my duty to guide and assist people to help them mentally strive to their full potential.
Dr. Dalicia Watson is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. Dr. Watson began her social work career as a case manager at the Department of Social Services, working with abused and neglected children and adults. Dr. Watson had the opportunity to work with clients who suffered from depression and/or anxiety, victims of domestic violence, and clients with ADHD. Dr. Watson also has experience working with clients who experience grief, self-esteem, suicidal ideations, stress, and time management.
Dr. Watson's goal for all of her clients is to help them to maintain a mentally healthy and safe lifestyle. Dr. Watson allows the clients to be the experts in their sessions, which helps the clients be in charge of what they would like to fix and work on. She feels that having the clients as the experts helps the clients to see the growth within themselves.
Dr. Watson helps make therapy a safe space for clients to come and let it all out. Dr. Watson meets clients on their level and grows with the client as the client improves through treatment.
As an individual who has experienced the roller coaster ride of mental health both as a patient and practitioner, I understand the...
As an individual who has experienced the roller coaster ride of mental health both as a patient and practitioner, I understand the need for a supportive, engaging, and effective counselor.
Lauren Lollar is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 3 years of experience in mental health care. Lauren is a certified trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy specialist and enjoys working with others to process their trauma. She has extensive knowledge of early childhood development and wants to support children and families experiencing both mental health and life changes. She is well-versed in working with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders and passionately advocates for those with substance use disorders and their families. Lauren completed her master’s in social work (LMSW) at the University of South Carolina.
Through her work with children and families, Lauren has built extensive skills utilizing family systems therapy. She is certified in early diagnostics for children 0-5. Lauren is also certified in motivational interviewing and uses it in a wide array of therapeutic areas including mood, substance use, and other disorders.
We all go through challenging life experiences and need support. Lauren is confident in her ability to support you through these times and gain new coping skills to assist you through it. If you want to be supported and find new ways to take on your life's challenges, please reach out to schedule an appointment today.
Welcome! I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. In my practice, I utilize an integrative approach and treat the wh...
Welcome! I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. In my practice, I utilize an integrative approach and treat the whole person, incorporating biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors.
Celeste Mendez is an accomplished, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner with a diverse skill set involving therapy, medication management, Christian counseling, marriage counseling, and expertise in a range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and various mood disorders. Beyond being a healthcare provider, Celeste is a loving mother of two children and finds immense joy in her faith, being actively involved in her church and community. Her spiritual beliefs serve as a foundation for her compassionate care and understanding of the human experience.
Celeste is dedicated to providing holistic care that addresses not only the physical aspects of health but also the spiritual and emotional dimensions. Her empathetic approach, combined with evidence-based treatments, fosters a trusting and supportive therapeutic environment where individuals can embark on their healing journey.
Celeste also embraces an active and healthy lifestyle, placing a strong emphasis on physical fitness and well-being. Her dedication to her own health sets a positive example for her patients and reinforces her holistic approach to mental healthcare.
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Cierra: My go-to approach for helping people in grief and loss therapy is to focus on building rapport with the client. It is important that the client feel comfortable when sharing sensitive information. The focus is on the client's main concerns, and they are supported. Based on each client's needs, I will choose which treatment is appropriate. I use evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to form a treatment plan that is appropriate for the client.
Robert : My go-to approach for helping people in grief & loss counseling is to listen. We are not spared from suffering in life, but we can help one another bear it. Without empathy from others, I would not be here today, so I find that passing that empathy forward, like a flame of hope, is a sacred opportunity.
Cierra: I teach the following tools in grief therapy:
Robert : I teach the following mindset in grief and loss counseling: We must turn to our spirit, for love endures within us. We must also move forward, and an important part of doing so is determining what our rituals of mourning will be. We must decide how we will face a world that has changed in a way we cannot fathom, but nonetheless must learn to accept.
Cierra: I know a client is making meaningful progress in grief and loss therapy when they can successfully navigate challenges independently with the tools provided in treatment. The client starts to work through life challenges and loss without it overly impacting their daily lives.
Robert : I know a client is making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling when they begin managing their grief and living their life in a way that honors their loved one and restores their sense of power.
Cierra: Clients can supplement their time in grief and loss therapy by building a healthy routine of activities learned in treatment. I encourage clients to build a healthy support system for accountability in mental health maintenance.
Robert : Clients can supplement their time in grief and loss counseling by creating poems, paintings, a garden, jewelry, a memorial—whatever they find meaningful and comforting; whatever symbolizes their enduring gratitude and connection to their loved one. They can find ways to keep their loved one close in their heart and mind and present in their life. They can also reach out to others, for they are certainly not alone in their grief.
Cierra: To prepare for your first grief and loss therapy session, I encourage clients to write down their thoughts and concerns before the session so that all concerns can be discussed during the intake session. Do not be nervous; clinicians are here to listen and help.
Robert : To prepare for their first grief & loss counseling session, an individual can trust that the answers they are looking for are within them; realize that great sorrow is indicative of great love.
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 Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC 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.
Have you ever lost something or someone meaningful? Everyone experiences loss in their life, and a normal response to that loss is grief. While many people feel grief at some point in their lives, it can be a strange emotion and difficult experience to navigate. Many people choose to reach out for grief therapy after a significant loss so that they can come through the grief and into acceptance.
Thriveworks Grief Therapy in Columbia, SC helps clients learn how to mourn a loss and then rebuild a meaningful life. Our grief counselors have partnered with many people through one of life’s most painful experiences: loss. (803) 477-3736
If you are reading this, you have most likely lost someone or something that you love. While many people associate grief therapy with bereavement, the loss can be of anyone or anything meaningful to you. No list could fully document every reason people experience grief, but often, people feel grief during or after …
Grief is a natural response people feel to a loss of any kind, but it is a complex emotion. At times, grief feels like a crushing weight, pressing down upon you. Grief can also feel like intense sadness, even depression. Sometimes, grief even feels like relief. It may even feel like regret.
Each person will experience grief differently. Some people may show many external symptoms of their grief. Others may seem normal on the outside while internally they are experiencing intense grief. While there is no normal response to grief, you may be experiencing…
If you can relate to any of these things, you’re not alone. Grieving can be one of life’s most difficult, intense, and confusing experiences. Grief therapy has given many people a better understanding of what they are feeling with loss and bereavement. Grief counselors often equip their clients with the coping skills they need to handle the grief, mourn well, and rebuild a meaningful life after loss.
Grief can be an isolating experience. Thriveworks Grief Therapy in Columbia wants you to know that it is okay to reach out for help if you are experiencing a loss. Our grief counselors offer professional and compassionate care. We’ll partner with you to help you heal, grow, and find meaning in life again.
There’s never been a better time to call Thriveworks Grief Therapy in Columbia. Our grief therapists are available for day, evening, and weekend appointments. We have no waitlist for grief counseling you often get an appointment for the same week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans; so getting grief help may be more affordable than you thought. Call today to schedule your grief counseling appointment. (803) 477-3736
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