GRIEF CERTIFIED COUNSELOR
How to Find the Right Grief Certified Support
We suggest you start with a phone call. Let them know you found them through grief.com.
Ask them about their style.
Tell them briefly about you.
They may or you may ask to start with an initial meeting. In person is the best way to assess if you are a match.
Make sure you discuss fees, before you begin, so there is clarity.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Work J L Fristad PLLC 2 Cardinal Park Drive, SE Suite 104 A Leesburg VA 20175 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 703-980-9715work
Work Email: JLFristadPLLC@gmail.comINTERNET
Website: JLFristad Web Site
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Commonwealth of Virginia
Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers
Certified Grief Counselor, Grief.com
Services Offered
Are you going through a life transition? Do you need assistance in such areas as decision making, anxiety, depression, or grief and loss support? Counseling may help you through these difficulties.
I have a master’s dress in Social Work with a focus on gerontology and am a licensed clinical social worker. I also am a certified grief educator. I do strengths-based and cognitive behavioral counseling. I will assist you in such areas as decision making, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. I do strengths-based and cognitive behavioral counseling and grief and loss support. I specialize in work with individuals who have experienced trauma, and who have had late life transitions. I often incorporate mindfulness practices during my sessions.
I presently see patients in person and virtually. I am paneled with many health insurances, including Medicare.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Board-certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NYS). National Certified Counselor (NCC). Member, EMDRIA.
Services Offered
Trauma therapist working with adult survivors of child abuse, rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse; and grief/loss. Using EMDR as well as traditional psychotherapy.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
CGP-Certified Grief Professional
CGE-Certified Grief Educator
Services Offered
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Grief Professional, Certified Grief Educator, with a deep commitment to supporting people through grief, loss and some of life’s most challenging transitions. I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and strength based techniques.
I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can process your emotions, explore what healing looks like for you and build resilience at your pace. My goal is to walk alongside you to help you feel seen, heard, supported and empowered to navigate life’s difficulties with hope, connection and self-compassion.
LMHC LPC Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Work Ridgefield CT 06877 United StatesworkWork 78 Main Steet 78 Main Street Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 2034822278work
Work Email: vrich@fordham.eduINTERNET
Professional Certifications and Licenses
LMHC
LPC
Yoga Teacher
Meditation Teacher
Grief Educator
Pastoral Care Provider
Services Offered
Grief Education and Support Individual and Group Settings Telehealth and In-person
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Connecticut
Yoga Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor with over 30 years experience
Pet therapy and Hospice Volunteer
Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Grief Educator
Work Grand Rapids MI 49548 United Stateswork
Cell Phone: 814-541-1001cell
Work Email: LisaJohnsonMFT@gmail.comINTERNET
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
Grief Educator Certification from David Kessler ID#105684
Services Offered
Individual peer support
Grief group facilitation
Grief presentations
Work Newbury Park CA 91320 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 9092603426work
Work Email: drann4@gmail.comINTERNET
Professional Certifications and Licenses
PhD – University of Wisconsin-Madison
MS – Marriage and Family Counseling, Phillips Institute, License Ca 19308
SandTray Play Therapist training with Teresa Keistly,
Albuquerque, NM
Certified Life Coach – Life Purpose Institute, San Diego, CA
Certified Grief Educator Training with David Kessler
Services Offered
In person, telephone or zoom meetings to help you and your family cope with any kind of Grief or Loss. It could be loss of a family member, loss of a job, loss of a pet, loss of a friend. Whatever it is, I would like to help you through this difficult time.
I am a Certified Grief Educator, Marriage and Family Therapist, Developmental Psychologist, Certified Life Coach, and Child Play Therapist.
Grief is something that does not go away because, as David Kessler says, It is about loving. Grief changes and subsides and can return in waves. I offer you support to help you navigate your grief.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counseling
Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counseling
Life Coaching Certification
Relationship Coaching Certification
Certified Grief Educator
Services Offered
Mental Health Therapist
Relationship and Purpose Coach
Certified Grief Educator
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Canadian Professional Counselling Association (CPCA) Registered Professional Counsellor Candidate (RPC-C)
Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT) Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC-C)
Certified Grief Educator
Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional (CMIP) Certification
Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) Certification
Services Offered
In addition to grief counseling, I provide support for a wide range of challenges—whether you’re seeking relief from emotional pain, navigating life changes, or striving for personal growth. Here are some of the areas I support:
- Emotional Well-Being: Managing stress, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or feelings of guilt and shame.
- Life Transitions: Navigating changes such as career shifts, moving, retirement, or adjusting to parenthood.
- Relationships: Strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, resolving conflicts, co-parenting, or enhancing intimacy.
- Trauma and Loss: Healing from trauma, abuse, grief, or unresolved childhood experiences.
- Self-Growth and Identity: Exploring your sense of self, building confidence, and developing resilience.
- Work and Daily Life: Addressing workplace stress, burnout, financial challenges, or balancing caregiving roles.
- Mindfulness and Coping: Learning mindfulness techniques, relaxation skills, and strategies for managing fears, procrastination, or perfectionism.
- Health and Wellness: Supporting chronic illness or pain, postpartum mental health, or building self-care routines.
- Purpose and Meaning: Exploring life purpose, spiritual or existential questions, and finding clarity in times of uncertainty.
My approach is trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, compassionate, and resource-oriented, helping you slow down, cultivate self-compassion, and build a personalized toolkit of self-care and support strategies.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
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Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
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Advanced Certification in Narrative Therapy (in addition to an initial certification in Narrative Therapy)
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Certified Grief Educator trained under the World’s Leading grief expert, David Kessler
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Certified as a Grief Informed Professional
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Certified Oncology Social Worker (OSW-C)
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Licensed MN School Social Worker
Services Offered
Alisa is a licensed mental health professional at Centering Therapy MN. Alisa is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for people. Alisa believes people can benefit from spaces of reflection and support.
Health Care Journeys
An unexpected healthcare experience is difficult for the person directly impacted as well as the caregivers, family and friends. Centering Therapy MN provides supportive counseling as individuals go through unanticipated or overwhelming health care experiences.
Grief Experiences
Grief can be experienced from various forms of loss. Centering Therapy MN holds space and supports people through various forms of grief including changes in hopes for oneself, unexpected health experiences, end of life, and death of a loved one. Centering Therapy MN believes that people need to feel their emotions and provides a space for individuals to feel fully in a supportive environment.
Anxiety or depressed mood
Life can be unexpected. Feelings of anxiety or feelings of sadness can stand in the way of living fully. Centering Therapy MN will help individuals to reflect and position themself differently in response to these concerns.
Mental wellness
Centering Therapy MN believes that all people can benefit from places of reflection and growth. It helps to have an intentional space to think about how to show up in life. Using a strengths-based approach, Centering Therapy MN truly believes people are not the problem; problems are the problems. Centering Therapy MN will help support goals for living well.
Health Care Provider Support
Centering Therapy MN values the medical community and offers a safe space for providers to get emotional care.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Trauma Therapist, Christian Spiritual Director, Author, Certified Grief Educator
Work 2995-A Airway Avenue Costa Mesa CA 92626 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 714 435 0139work
Work Email: drnmanderson@yahoo.comINTERNET
Website: The Catalyst
Professional Certifications and Licenses
CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT#30237)
Certified EMDR Trauma Therapist
Christian Spiritual Director
Certified Grief Educator
PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy
MA in Counseling Psychology
MA in Theology
Author
Speaker
Services Offered
Hello,
My name is Dr. Nancy Anderson. I am a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 30 years of experience.
I offer individual, couple, family, and group therapy. I provide support for those who want to integrate their therapy work with their faith. Also, I created and present over 18 different workshops to catalyze healing and find more peace. The “Writing is Healing” books I have written facilitate whole person integration and intimacy with God.
In therapy (in person and on-line telehealth), I will support your healing journey with the following issues:
Anxiety, Depression, Grief
Emotional Regulation
Relationship Dynamics
Trauma (PTSD)
Stress Management, Anger, Communication Skills
Family Conflict and Alienation
Domestic Violence
Crisis in Faith
Whole Person Integration

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