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 Lynchburg, VA 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 Lynchburg, VA 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.
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Grief and Loss Therapy – Grief and Bereavement Therapists in Lynchburg
Everyone experiences grief, but not everyone grieves the same. At Thriveworks Lynchburg Grief Counseling, we understand that your experience is unique to you.
Our collaborative approach, blending evidence-based practices and compassionate care, aims to empower you. Scheduling an appointment with Thriveworks isn’t just seeking help; it’s a proactive step towards a more fulfilling life, supported by dedicated professionals.
Book your session today by giving our Lynchburg office a call at (434) 771-0495.
Signs of Grief and Loss
The emotional and physical signs of grief and/or loss include:
- Depression
- Difficulty maintaining focus or completing tasks
- Anger outbursts
- Fatigue
- Tension in your neck or shoulders
- An increase in anxiety in social settings
- Withdrawal from others
- Denial (of grief or that the loss is impacting you)
- Sudden mood swings
- Suicidal thoughts
- A compulsion to tell stories of a loved one or about his/her death experience
Call Thriveworks Lynchburg Grief Counseling now to schedule your first appointment with a counselor or psychologist. We offer affordable payment options; plus, we accept most major insurance plans.
Grief therapy may be more affordable than you thought. Call today at (434) 771-0495.
