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Nosaba Naveed is a multidimensional, multicultural, family systemic therapist....
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Nosaba Naveed is a multidimensional, multicultural, family systemic therapist.
Nosaba has been helping families struggling with mental health and life management issues in general for more than 10 years. She focuses on client empowerment. Nosaba specializes in women's issues, trauma, family issues, parenting, and personality disorders. Depression disorders and ADHD are her special interest areas as well.
Nosaba has completed her education at Montclair State University, NJ. Nosaba believes that with the power of the mind, humans can conquer everything that they desire and create their own destinies. Nosaba is an entrepreneur and a mother of 2 children. Her own varied experiences have helped her fit herself into client shoes very quickly. Clients appreciate her strong rapport-building. She uses CBT, and DBT techniques in her therapy. She specialized in trauma treatments and abuse issues as well. Nosaba is a strong advocate of client-centered therapy approaches.
Nosaba believes that when a struggling person receives a supporting therapeutic environment, it helps them explore their own strengths and understand and find solutions to their problems with the right therapeutic guidance. If you find yourself stuck at anything in life, don't feel helpless, just reach out to her and she will bring you out of that issue like she has helped hundreds in the past.
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Counseling is a vital part of my identity; it makes me feel whole, fulfilled and grounded....
Counseling is a vital part of my identity; it makes me feel whole, fulfilled and grounded.
Jennifer Deschler is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 5 years of experience. She specializes in treating teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sexual and gender issues, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict.
Jennifer earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina State University. Her clinical style is heavily rooted in a person-centered and humanistic foundation with a breadth of trauma-informed modalities.
Jennifer openly dedicates herself to her work, aspiring to be a champion and catalyst for change. She has experience counseling clients from all walks of life and considers each client-therapist relationship to be a gift. Jennifer believes in the importance of all people having access to a safe, non-judgmental space where they have the autonomy to be, unapologetically, their authentic selves. She looks forward to you scheduling your first session.
I understand the issues and stereotypes that are placed on the average woman in today's environment....
I understand the issues and stereotypes that are placed on the average woman in today's environment.
Karen T. Hyneck is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping people address their unique challenges, and finding their path toward more fulfilling lives. Karen specializes in depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and relationship issues. Karen will work on your needs and the problems you face in the world today as a person.
Karen completed her Master's degree in Counseling at Webster University. She has worked for the department of correction, been in case management, and worked in a psychiatric hospital. Karen is a person-centered (PCT), solutions-focused (SFT), cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapist, with motivational interviewing (MIT) techniques, that enable her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking.
We all go through challenges in life, and Karen is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
As a young African American woman, I understand the generational trauma associated with this group of people, which has led to gen...
As a young African American woman, I understand the generational trauma associated with this group of people, which has led to generational challenges within the community.
Asanté Beverly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked with people dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, self-esteem problems, grief, trauma, work problems, physical health problems, and relationship problems. Mental health has been Asanté's passion since childhood. She is specifically passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults. She enjoys working with clients who have a desire for change.
Asanté Beverly completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Winston-Salem State University. Asanté has a history of providing therapy in integrated healthcare settings from ages 5-80. She specifically provided therapy to people who are underserved and of lower socioeconomic status. Asanté also has a personal history of growing up impoverished and was raised by a single mother. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to empathize with the clients she serves. Asanté focuses on building a rapport with clients prior to going in depth in therapy. Asanté utilizes various treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, gestalt therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and various others.
Life can bring you so many problems. Asanté is confident that both her professional and personal experience can be of assistance to you on your journey. Therapy requires hard work and Asanté is here to put in just as much work as you to assist with whatever life is throwing at you. If you're ready, schedule an appointment with her today!
I genuinely care about helping people to explore their potential and discover contentment and equilibrium....
I genuinely care about helping people to explore their potential and discover contentment and equilibrium.
Emma Pluta is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of experience. She has worked in community mental health agencies and hospitals with veterans, adults, children, and their families. Emma offers a safe space to share life's challenges and life's joys.
She specializes in addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief end of life issues, trauma, and grandparents raising grandchildren. Emma completed her Master's degree in Counseling at Western Carolina University. She utilizes therapies such as motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy (PCT), solutions-focused therapy, trauma-informed approaches, and much more.
Emma believes that "we must speak, even if our voices shake". We all have our truths to share but not always the courage to share them. She can help you find and speak your truths in a caring supportive manner. Emma is able to guide you on your healing journey—reach out to schedule a session with her today.
As a clinician with a wide scope of practice experience, and an individual living with a mental health disorder, I understand the ...
As a clinician with a wide scope of practice experience, and an individual living with a mental health disorder, I understand the importance of providing a balance of empathy, directness, positive regard, and the ability to teach the tools of coping skills to manage mental health symptoms and other stressors in order to thrive!
Jean Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 23 years of direct clinical services and social work business management experience in a variety of settings. These include community mental health, hospital-based crisis stabilization, long-term care, hospice, and substance use outpatient and residential treatment. Jean is credentialed/paneled with Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and most major private insurance companies. Jean places importance on working with a diverse population of individuals and has knowledge and experience that includes respect for, sensitivity to, and understanding of cultural differences. Jean's direct services practice areas are individual and group mental/behavioral health services, substance use treatment services, life skills coaching and education, LGBTQ+ issues (particularly working with transgender and gender fluid individuals), domestic violence, women's issues, adolescents (particularly girls), and grief and aging issues.
Jean is a graduate of the inaugural class (1997-1999) of the Joint MSW (JMSW) program at North Carolina A & T State University and the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, where she received her MSW degree in 1999. Jean received a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in psychology and a minor in sociology at the University of Houston in 1996. It was Jean's own experience with mental/behavioral health issues that led her to social work and clinical therapy as a profession. This is a second career for Jean, as she worked in Business Management in the oilfield industry prior to making the decision to return to school to complete her Bachelor of Science and Master of Social Work degrees. Since receiving her MSW degree, Jean has worked in a variety of roles, including direct service and business management for public health and behavioral health organizations. Jean has experience in providing a broad range of treatment interventions including CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, experiential therapy, and structured interventions.
At some point in life, most people face challenges that can make day-to-day functioning difficult, whether that be mental health, behavioral health, life stressors, loss, or grief. Jean's own life experience, coupled with her experience as a clinical therapist, makes her particularly suited to work with a diverse population of individuals. She does note that while she cannot "fix" you, she can work with you to help you identify your issues and find solutions to help you fix yourself. If you are ready to do that, schedule an appointment with her today!
As a black man who grew up with a family member who struggled with depression, I have seen first hand the struggle that families g...
As a black man who grew up with a family member who struggled with depression, I have seen first hand the struggle that families go through in dealing with a loved one's emotional pain.
Fred Amematsro is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who specializes in managing major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, insomnia, sleep disorders, and other mood disorders. He has over 6 years of experience, and works with clients ages 5 and up.
Fred earned his Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana, his Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia, and his Master's degree in Nursing from Shenandoah University, as well.
Fred is passionate about helping people who struggle with mental illness and other behavioral health issues. If you are needing the services of a mental health professional who is passionate, a good listener, and cares deeply about his patients, please reach out to Fred today and receive the help that you need.
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Jennifer: I tend to be extremely integrative when counseling individuals seeking support in grief/loss. I view grief and loss as interchangeable to trauma so my approach to grief and loss closely mirrors my approach to trauma: a blend of psychodynamic, attachment style, family systems, behavioral psychology and CBT. I find the strongest efficacy in psychodynamic therapy as it allows client to explore underlying meanings and themes within their grief or events related to their grief (especially if the client endured what can be identified as a pattern of similar experiences).
Kate: A common approach for helping people in grief and loss counseling is using a combination of emotional processing and support-based interventions, such as grief work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The best benefit is often found in creating a safe space where individuals can openly express their emotions, which helps them work through feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, or confusion. Supporting clients in understanding the stages of grief and normalizing their experience can reduce feelings of isolation or abnormality. Techniques like narrative therapy, where clients share their story of loss, and mindfulness practices can help individuals find meaning and cope with the intensity of their emotions. This approach fosters healing by balancing emotional expression with practical strategies for managing the day-to-day impact of grief.
Jennifer: I encourage clients to process and radically accept their grief. This allows them to acknowledge how they are truly feeling (regardless of the emotion) and radically accept (acknowledge without judgment) how they feel.
Kate: The following tools are commonly taught in grief and loss counseling:
Jennifer: I know a client is making progress when they can find meaning in their grief/suffering and or if they are able to move towards radically accepting what happened.
Kate: Progress in grief and loss counseling is evident when a client begins to express their emotions more freely and with less fear of judgment or overwhelm. Meaningful progress can be seen when the individual starts to accept the reality of the loss, while gradually finding ways to engage in life and daily activities again. The client may also show improved emotional regulation, moving through waves of grief with greater resilience and the ability to manage intense feelings without feeling stuck. Another indicator of progress is when the individual begins to create new meaning or purpose in life despite the loss, such as through legacy projects, personal goals, or re-engaging in relationships. The ability to reflect on memories of the loved one without being completely overcome by grief, and the gradual shift from acute pain to a more integrated experience of loss, are key signs of healing.
Jennifer: Clients can supplement grief and loss with exercises that focus on gratitude and mindfulness-based practices.
Kate: Clients can supplement their time in grief and loss counseling with the following activities:
Jennifer: To prepare for a session involving grief or loss, a client can write down all of the words that come to mind when they think of the grief. Clients can also talk about the grief with the central focus on meaning (what the grief means to them now, what they would like it to mean as they progress).
Kate: To prepare for their first grief and loss counseling session, an individual can reflect on their emotions and experiences related to the loss, considering how it has affected different areas of their life, such as relationships, daily functioning, or personal beliefs. It may help to write down specific feelings, memories, or challenges they are struggling with, as this can guide the conversation during the session. Being open to discussing both their emotions and any physical symptoms they may have experienced (like sleep issues or fatigue) is important. The individual can also think about what they hope to achieve in counseling, whether it's finding ways to cope, gaining emotional support, or learning how to move forward while honoring the memory of the lost loved one. Lastly, bringing any questions about the counseling process or sharing concerns about grief can help them feel more comfortable and engaged in the therapeutic journey.
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 Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, 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.
There isn’t pain quite like that of grief and loss. Losing a beloved friend, family member, pet, even a job, can be heart wrenching. In fact, such a loss can change life as we know it, as we shift our day to day activities, consider our priorities, and go on living. Fortunately, there is a dedicated mental health service for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one: grief counseling. Grief counseling can offer the guidance and support you might need during this most difficult time.
If you are in the Greensboro, NC area, consider scheduling a grief counseling appointment at Thriveworks Counseling in Greensboro, NC. We have grief counselors, therapists, and psychologists on staff who can help you. Just call our office to schedule an appointment.
You’ve probably heard the words “grief,” “bereavement,” “mourning,” and “loss” used when describing a death. It is easy to assume that they mean the same thing. But while they are often used interchangeably and can overlap, they are different and knowing the difference can help you understand the grieving process:
Losing a loved one is never easy and can be quite confusing. Understanding the things you are experiencing can help ease the pain and set you on the path to healing and peace.
Thriveworks has grief counselors in Greensboro who are here to help. The experienced and compassionate counselors at Thriveworks understand the dynamics of grieving and are able to help you begin the healing process. Take the first step—reach out for help. Call us to schedule your first grief counseling session, either in person or online.
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