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As a black, African American woman, I understand the pressures of anxiety and the hopelessness of grief, depression, and trauma th...
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As a black, African American woman, I understand the pressures of anxiety and the hopelessness of grief, depression, and trauma that a person can experience within their lifespan.
Brittany Brown is a Resident in Counseling with 7 years of experience. She specializes in helping adults and seniors dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She genuinely loves to see others do well in life and is passionate about developing a toolkit to assist clients in reaching their full potential.
Brittany graduated from Lipscomb University with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She utilizes person-centered therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, expressive arts, and faith-based counseling to adapt a plan of care to each of her clients.
Congratulations! Being here means you have made a pivotal move in bettering your life and are actively looking for a teammate to assist you on this journey to healing or finding a solution. Brittany encourages you to walk with her as you explore your challenges, emotions, and goals. Please reach out to schedule your first appointment today!
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I am here to support and guide you through your counseling journey and help you achieve your mental health goals....
I am here to support and guide you through your counseling journey and help you achieve your mental health goals.
Rebeccah McCully is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. She has spent time serving in school-based therapeutic programs, including group counseling, school-based outpatient services, and providing individual therapy. Rebeccah has a special heart for supporting women through life's toughest and most transformative moments. With extensive experience working with mothers facing postpartum depression, infertility, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), she offers empathetic care to help women navigate these challenges. Rebeccah is also skilled in addressing anxiety and depression, providing a safe and comforting space for individuals to explore their feelings and find effective coping strategies. She supports those experiencing infidelity and the pain of betrayal, helping them heal and move forward.
Rebeccah earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She uses a holistic and personalized approach to therapy, integrating techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and faith-based counseling.
Rebeccah's counseling style is characterized by empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating a safe and inclusive space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. She values cultural sensitivity and strives to ensure that everyone in her practice feels valued and understood. Rebeccah is dedicated to helping her clients find hope, healing, and resilience in their most challenging times.
I value honesty, inclusivity, and kindness. I believe the foundation of a successful therapeutic relationship requires empathy, un...
I value honesty, inclusivity, and kindness. I believe the foundation of a successful therapeutic relationship requires empathy, unconditional positive regard, validation, and authenticity. I will provide these qualities to you in a safe and collaborative environment.
Jennie Brogan (pronouns she/her/they) is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 9 years of experience working with individuals in various counseling arenas. Jennie specializes in topics related to sex and sexuality, sex therapy, couples/relationship therapy, LGBTQ+ issues, "alternative lifestyles," religion & faith, and the intersection of sex and faith. She has been successful in treating clients with depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, and self-esteem issues. She has helped individuals develop healthy relationships, confidence, assertiveness, and communication skills.
Jennie earned her BS in Psychology at James Madison University, Master of Science in Counseling and Human Development at Radford University, and Master of Education in Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University. She uses person-centered therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
Jennie's work and life experiences show that she understands the unique challenges you experience throughout life. They persevere through many transitions (college, marriage, divorce, career changes) and identity-defining experiences. If you are looking for a counselor to guide you to success, schedule an appointment with her today!
Empowering resilience and healing through compassionate counseling for those navigating grief, trauma, and life’s challenges....
Empowering resilience and healing through compassionate counseling for those navigating grief, trauma, and life’s challenges.
Amanda Kassay is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with over 9 years of experience. She has worked with clients from childhood through late adulthood in individual and family therapeutic settings. Partnering closely with clients, Amanda addresses a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her specialized focus lies in grief therapy and guiding others through the process of loss and helping them reinvest in a meaningful life.
Amanda earned her Master’s in Counseling and Human Services from Lindsey Wilson College. She employs therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and therapeutic art techniques.
Driven by a profound appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit, Amanda is dedicated to providing compassionate guidance and support to individuals navigating grief and loss. She empowers clients to honor their emotions, cultivate resilience, and embark on transformative journeys toward healing and personal growth. Schedule an appointment today.
I hope to create a safe space for clients to be themselves and explore their inner experiences....
I hope to create a safe space for clients to be themselves and explore their inner experiences.
Nessalyn Dearce is a Resident in Counseling who has experience providing mental health services to children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, chronic illness, and stress management. Nessalyn is LGBTQIA+ affirming and works to maintain multicultural awareness in session. She completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Christopher Newport University and her Master of Science (MS) in Education in Counseling at Old Dominion University.
Nessalyn utilizes person-centered, mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, solution focused, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy. She encourages individuals to acknowledge their inner experiences in healthy ways and assists them in aligning with their goals and ideals. Nessalyn aims to meet the individual needs of each person by exploring the qualities and experiences that make them unique.
Nessalyn understands that getting help can be difficult and intimidating, so she aims to make the office a safe space for clients to be themselves and hopes to establish a therapeutic relationship that makes room for growth and healing.
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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 McLean, VA 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 McLean, VA 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.
Losing a family member or beloved friend is often an excruciating experience. It forces the individual to confront difficult emotions—like sadness and fear—to let go of the loved one lost, and learn to live a relatively new life without them. Other losses can be painful and hard to accept too, like the death of a pet or the loss of a job. In these instances, you must let go and adapt to a new life, too.
“People in grief need someone to walk with them without judging them.” –Gail Sheehy
Fortunately, there are medical professionals who specialize in helping people through painful losses. Grief counselors help their clients to process their loss, deal with any trauma related to the loss, work through the buildup of emotions, and move on with their lives. Additionally, they allow their clients to talk openly about their loss without judgment or interruption. If you are going through a tough time after losing a loved one, a pet, or a job, consider working with a grief counselor at Thriveworks McLean. We can connect you with a grief counselor who will help you through the grief process. Give us a call at (571) 589-4042 if or when you are ready to schedule your appointment.
If you’re struggling after the loss of a loved one (as many of us do), you owe it to yourself to do everything in your power to heal. Consider working with a grief counselor and recognize just how beneficial it can be. Millions of people have found healing in grief counseling sessions. But in order to experience these benefits, you must take that first step and reach out for help.
While grief counseling won’t rid you of the difficult feelings you are experiencing, it can help you to better process your emotions and work through the stages of grief, of which the grief counselors at Thriveworks McLean know all about. Here are a few specific goals a grief counselor can help you achieve:
These are just a few goals that you can accomplish through work in grief counseling. To experience these benefits for yourself, reach out to Thriveworks McLean. We have grief counselors on staff who are ready and eager to help you accept the reality of your loss, deal with trauma, talk openly about your loss, and more.
As you can see, grief counseling can offer many benefits and help you accomplish different goals during your grief process. Grief is often one of the hardest parts of life, and therefore, it often requires a little extra help and support. The grief counselors at Thriveworks McLean can help you to come to terms with your devastating loss, work through all of the emotions that are knocking on your door, and learn to live happily again.
Grief counseling can help anyone going through a painful loss. That said, some people seriously need the extra assistance and support. If you are working through grief and loss, consider working with a grief counselor at Thriveworks McLean. You don’t have to go through this alone. We can help you through it. Just give us a call at (571) 589-4042 to schedule your grief counseling appointment.
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