Grief Counseling Cary NC
Grief counseling in Cary, NC for adults navigating loss of any kind, including the death of a loved one, pregnancy loss, infertility, divorce, unfulfilled dreams, or a painful childhood. Compassionate, active grief therapy helps clients move through sorrow without getting stuck, honor what was lost, and find a meaningful path forward at their own pace.
Grief Counseling Cary NC
Quick Facts
- Who this is for: Adults experiencing grief of any kind, including loss of a loved one, pregnancy loss, infertility, divorce, the end of a career or unfulfilled dream, or the pain of a difficult or unsafe childhood
- Conditions treated: Grief, complicated grief, prolonged grief, loss-related depression and anxiety, and emotional pain tied to any significant life loss or unmet expectation
- Modalities offered: Active, task-based grief therapy focused on preventing and resolving stuck grief, alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thought patterns that maintain pain
- Session types and lengths: Individual therapy; first appointment is 60 minutes; ongoing frequency is flexible based on client needs
- Telehealth: Available statewide across all of North Carolina
- Locations: Cary, NC (570 New Waverly Place, Suite 210) and Durham, NC (3710 University Drive, Suite 302)
- Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, NC State Health Plan, and Medicaid plans including Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete, and Wellcare; out-of-network superbills and private pay also accepted
Is grief counseling available online in North Carolina?
Yes. Grief counseling is available via telehealth across all of North Carolina for clients who prefer remote sessions or are not located near the Cary or Durham offices.
You Don’t Have To Walk The Journey of Healing Your Heart Alone
For many people, losing someone is the most intense pain you will ever feel. Sometimes the “someone” is not even someone you have ever met, for example, in the experiences of infertility and pregnancy loss. Sometimes the loss is a marriage that has ended, a dream that has not come true, a career never fulfilled, or partner never found. Sometimes the loss is about having a parent who did not act in a way that led you to feel safe and secure. Whatever type of grief you are burdened by, starting grief counseling in Cary, NC at Acacia is the best place to work with a grief specialist.
Experts That Guide You From Sorrow to Strength
Our approach to grief work is active and different from the conventional idea of passing through stages. We believe there are specific tasks a grieving person can work toward that can prevent becoming “stuck” in grief.
If you are already feeling stuck in grief, we will listen to your experiences and find ways that work for you about moving forward while also acknowledging what was lost. We provide compassionate care during this sensitive time of pain and mental anguish.
Additionally, grief therapy gives you a space to be as sad as you need to be without the fear of being a “burden” on family or friends. It can also give you a space to question the way you are grieving, if that is a concern for you, without judgment from others.
Because grief is an area of expertise here, we can help you identify the thoughts commonly associated with loss you may be having that are maintaining your pain and then help you change those when you are feeling ready.
How Grief Counseling Works
1. Reach Out: Call or email to ask questions and take the first step. There is no pressure to have the words for what you are feeling before getting in touch.
2. Intake: Complete electronic forms before your first appointment. Insurance and scheduling details are confirmed at this stage.
3. First Session (60 Minutes): Share your experience of loss, discuss how grief is affecting your daily life, and begin building a personalized treatment plan with your therapist.
4. Making Space for Your Grief: Early sessions focus on giving you room to feel the full weight of your loss without judgment, pressure to move on, or fear of burdening others.
5. Active Grief Work: Using a task-based approach, your therapist helps you work toward specific goals that prevent grief from becoming stuck and support a meaningful path forward while honoring what was lost.
6. Addressing Stuck Points: If grief has already become prolonged or complicated, your therapist identifies the thought patterns maintaining your pain and works with you to shift them when you feel ready.
7. Ongoing Support: Adjust session frequency as you progress, with flexible scheduling available throughout your healing journey.
How Do You Get Started?
STEP ONE: CONTACT US
At any point in your decision to pursue therapy or assessment, feel free to contact us with questions. We will gladly talk with you over the phone to determine if one of us will be a good fit. Visit our Contact Page.
STEP TWO: INTAKE
Once you have scheduled an appointment, you will be emailed forms to complete electronically prior to your first appointment. If we are in-network with your Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, or State Health Plan insurance benefits will be processed.
STEP THREE: FIRST SESSION
Your first appointment will be 60 minutes. In this first appointment, we will discuss what brought you in, your history, and will develop a “game plan” with you to work toward your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will grief counseling ask me to stop being sad or move on before I am ready?
No. Therapy at Acacia gives you space to be as sad as you need to be. The goal is not to rush you past your grief but to help you move through it in a way that feels honest and sustainable.
Can grief counseling help with the depression and anxiety that come with loss?
Yes. Loss commonly triggers both depression and anxiety. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside grief-specific work to address the thought patterns that are deepening your pain and making it harder to move forward.
Is grief counseling covered by insurance?
Yes, we accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, the NC State Health Plan, and Medicaid plans including Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete, and Wellcare. Out-of-network superbills and private pay are also available.
Contact Acacia Collaborative
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Hours
Monday through Friday
9AM-8PM
Saturday: 9AM-3PM
Durham Office:
3710 University Drive #302, Durham, NC 27707
Cary Office:
570 New Waverly Pl #210, Cary, NC 27518
Online Therapy
All of North Carolina
Insurance
Accepting Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance, State Health Plan, Out-of-Network Superbills & Private Pay. We are credentialed with the following Medicaid plans: Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete, and Wellcare.
Services
Mental Health Therapy & Psychological Assessments