Loss or Grief therapists in Normal, IL
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Grief
Tim Jenkins
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
There is a deeper understanding of the value of life, when humans have had the bitter of loss. As a counselor I have assisted with thousands of such situations. However as a child and teen, I saw it as my calling to help the adults in my life manage grief. Such pain and challenge were my first therapy interventions. I was deeply shocked to find that my four years of graduate counseling training had absolutely zero information about grief and loss. Now as a seasoned clinician, understanding there is a marked difference between grief and depression, I feel it is a special privilege to be able to help people through grief.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Normal, IL
Online in Normal, IL
Grief
Annette Popernik
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Grief and loss look different on everyone. Grief can happen when someone dies but it can also happen after a breakup, separation, friendship loss, job change/loss, injury, illness, a move, etc. The intensity and presentation of grief symptoms are different for everyone. Our culture and traditions can also inform our grief. Let's talk about it together.
9 Years Experience
Online in Normal, IL (Online Only)
Grief
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Losing a partner at any point in the relationship can be a traumatizing experience. This is because we begin our lives being attached to our parents, who hopefully provide a semblance of love and security that make us feel like the world is a caring and safe place. Some children don’t receive this kind of nurturing, but they might believe they can find it in their significant other. This is not pie-in-the-sky thinking; our romantic partnerships are actually continuations of the attachment we felt as children to our parents. Even near the beginning of the relationship we look to our partners to fulfill many of the roles a parent might fulfill, and this is appropriate. Ideally, our partners show us love in a way we feel cared for, they support us when the chips are down, and they are a space of safety we can call home.
From the beginning of the relationship we all have a small sliver of hope that we might find a safe space in our partner. This is why even early relationship loss feels so devastating and sometimes like the end of the world. This is an experience no one should weather alone, and being in therapy gives you a space to visit and revisit elements of the relationship you might not have understood, cry as much as you need to cry, and feel seen and heard in a way you need to heal.
You might have had a broken engagement, been ghosted by someone you’ve been dating, or had your 20 year-long marriage dissolve. You can get through this, but don’t do it alone.
23 Years Experience
Online in Normal, IL
Grief
Dorothy Brown
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Grief can last a long time. It waxes and wains. It can be all encompassing at first or it can slowly come and time goes by. Whatever the case, I encourage people to share their feelings in individual therapy and sometimes to seek out support groups. I have found that finding a support system helps people to get through some of the hard times.
36 Years Experience
Online in Normal, IL
Grief
Aaliyah Gilbert
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSW
Grief can be deeply personal and often shows up in waves that feel unpredictable and overwhelming. I support clients as they navigate the emotional, physical, and relational impact of loss, whether it is the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or other significant life changes. In our work together, I provide a compassionate space to process emotions without judgment, make meaning of your experience, and move at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to help you feel supported as you carry your grief, while also gently reconnecting with moments of grounding, healing, and hope over time.
2 Years Experience
Online in Normal, IL (Online Only)
Loss or Grief therapists in Normal, IL Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Normal, IL average 17 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 30% | Christian |