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Find Grief Therapists & Counselors in Ames, IA.

 

There are few things worse than losing a loved one or friend. Grief can leave you reeling and throw your mental health for a loop, leading to depression, stress, anxiety, and more.

Unaddressed grief can influence your life for years. That’s why it is best to consider professional help to help you grieve. Whether you are located in downtown Ames, the suburbs of Ames, other nearby places such as Urbandale, West Des Moines, or anywhere else in Iowa, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms and Stages of Grief

Everyone experiences grief differently, but there are some common symptoms of grief that signal you should seek help:

  • You blame yourself for your loved one’s passing.
  • Your grief is so profound that you find it difficult to keep up with your everyday routine (getting out of bed, showering, going to work, etc.)
  • You purposely isolate yourself.
  • You have unexplained new anger, anxiety, or depression.
  • You turn to alcohol, drugs, or sex to numb or distract from your loss.

The 5 stages of grief include:

  • Denial
  • Anger
  • Bargaining
  • Depression
  • Acceptance

You may not experience grief in this specific order. You may also feel disenfranchised grief, which is grief that does not fit into societal norms of what you should be grieving. Disenfranchised grief can include grief for a pet, a lost dream, a breakup, infertility, or more. No matter what type of grief you are experiencing, your symptoms may look different from those in the above list.

To learn more about grief types and stages, read licensed therapist Keiko Wolfe’s article on how to move through grief. You can also check out our founder’s personal story of how therapy helped him move from grief to growth.

Get Grief Counseling Today!

A grief therapist can provide much-needed support for you as you go through the stages of grief and find your footing again. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified grief therapist is easy! Start by browsing grief experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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My approach to therapy is collaborative. We will work together to determine the best course forward, whether that is CBT, EMDR, or another form of therapy. I approach every session with an interest in what is the most important to you on that day.

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  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Trauma
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that I prioritize a client-centered and collaborative method. I believe in tailoring therapy to the unique needs and goals of each individual.

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  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
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Together we will identify your need for therapy and the steps that are needed to help you improve or change areas of your life for the better. Discussing your feelings, concerns, past history, and goals for your future is encouraged with no limits.


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Together we will identify your need for therapy and the steps that are needed to help you improve or change areas of your life for the better. Discussing your feelings, concerns, past history, and goals for your future is encouraged with no limits.

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I encourage positive change in clients that I work with. A client-centered approach is what I use when working with to build a level of trust and a healthy rapport. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to encourage change.

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I help clients discover how their past experiences shape their current beliefs and mindset. From there, we reflect on what beliefs we want to modify, get rid of or keep.

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I think that listening is the most important part of my role as a therapist. From there, I work to help my clients identify patterns in their behavior, relationships, and emotions and how we can work together to make changes.

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Elizabeth Huebsch
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Together, we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. We'll work on enhancing self-awareness, coping skills, and resilience. I'll support you in navigating relationships, managing stress, and finding personal growth. Let's work together.


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Together, we will:

Together, we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. We'll work on enhancing self-awareness, coping skills, and resilience. I'll support you in navigating relationships, managing stress, and finding personal growth. Let's work together.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide a safe space where individuals feel seen and understood. With compassion, experience, and skill, I help clients uncover blocks, release self-limiting beliefs, and heal unresolved wounds to create a happier, healthier life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abusive Relationships
  • Addictions
  • Complex Trauma
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Traumatic Loss
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