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Jeffrey Rosenstein He/Him

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +21 more

Narcissism, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, +13 more

People who want to climb Mt. Everest and make it back safely often hire a highly skilled guide—frequently one of the famous indigenous people, the S... People who want to climb Mt. Everest and make it back safely often hire a highly skilled guide—frequently one of the famous indigenous people, the Sherpas—to help them find their way and carry some of the baggage. Here, if your daily life is feeling like a long, hard climb up a steep mountain, similar assistance is available in the form of therapists such as myself, who have made that climb hundreds of times, know the way, and are experienced handlers of baggage. If you need a skilled companion, I would be honored to join your expedition. Read more

Next opening: Mon Jul 7, 9 am View all availability

Rhiannon Leigh She/Her

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +19 more

LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, +11 more

Hi! I am so happy you're here.

Next opening: Tue Jul 8, 1 pm View all availability

Tianyi Zhang She/Her

Supervisee in Counseling (Supervisee In Counseling)

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Cigna | Evernorth, +4 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Career, Life Transition, +4 more

I firmly believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported.

Next opening: Tue Jul 8, 2 pm View all availability

Sue Daigle Gillis

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Compsych, JP Farley Corporation, Mass General Brigham (Optum), +3 more

Military / Veteran, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Divorce / Breakup, +9 more

I am grateful for the long life I’ve lived so far and hopeful for many more years. Through clients and coworkers, I’ve learned that with support, ... I am grateful for the long life I’ve lived so far and hopeful for many more years. Through clients and coworkers, I’ve learned that with support, problems can be solved, challenges can be improved, and open conversations can truly enhance quality of life. Read more

Next opening: Wed Jul 9, 9:30 am View all availability

Alexis Cohen She/Her

Counselor (Resident In Counseling)

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Cigna | Evernorth, +4 more

Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +10 more

I believe that healing is a journey of self-awareness and a remembrance of the inherent worth and completeness that is our birthright.

Next opening: Tue Jul 22, 10 am View all availability

Tracy Tran

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHC-S)

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +27 more

Military / Veteran, Medical / Health Issues, LGBTQIA+, Self Esteem, Stress, +11 more

As an Asian American therapist, I bring a blend of cultural sensitivity and professional expertise to sessions, ensuring that your story is met with e... As an Asian American therapist, I bring a blend of cultural sensitivity and professional expertise to sessions, ensuring that your story is met with empathy and understanding as we work together towards your personal growth and well-being. Read more

Next opening: Wed Jul 9, 4 pm View all availability

Common approaches to Grief & loss counseling

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What is your go-to approach for grief & loss counseling?

My approach to counseling people experiencing grief and loss is first to listen, validate, and bear witness to their experience. I also find that reframing this experience is often very helpful, as people tend to feel they should “get over” the loss of someone or something very important to them. Leaving room for the thought that you may always feel a sense of grief/loss when someone/something is so important, but that you will learn to incorporate that loss into your life can be very helpful.

What tools do you teach in grief & loss counseling?

Some of the tools that can be helpful in processing grief and loss include mindfulness, developing or finding meaningful ways to remember and make space for the loss, and other reflective practices such as journaling. That said, every person is unique, and I try to find ways that make sense to the individual rather than taking a prescribed approach.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling?

I can see that a client is making progress when they begin to find more joy in life and have more hope for the future.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement grief & loss counseling?

Clients generally make more progress when they set aside time in between appointments to practice some of the suggestions from sessions and let me know what was most helpful in the next session.

What should someone do to prepare for starting grief & loss counseling?

To prepare for a first grief and loss counseling session, a person can think about what would be most helpful to share during the session. For example, if someone is having very distressing mental health symptoms that are interfering with their daily life in a significant way, that would be crucial to discuss. It is also important to communicate preferences and the meaning this loss has for a person so that I can meet their needs better.

What type of counseling is needed when a person cannot get over the grief of losing a loved one?

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 Lexington, MA have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.

How does grief and loss counseling work?

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 Lexington, MA will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.

Signs I should seek grief counseling

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.

What counseling theory is best for grief?

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.

Is grief counseling conducted in person or online?

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.

How long does grief counseling last?

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.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.

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Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Lexington therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Cigna | Evernorth
Compsych
Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Harvard Pilgrim

Self-pay costs at Lexington

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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