I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience as a hospice social worker and bereavement counselor. I am skilled in providing compassionate, client-centered support to individuals and families coping with end-of-life issues and grief and loss. I have an extensive background in grief counseling, crisis intervention, and developing tailored care plans to address emotional and psychological needs.
In a first session, the primary goal is to build rapport, gather information about you loss and emotional state, and establish a foundation for the therapeutic relationship. This session sets the tone for future work by creating a safe space where you feel heard, validated, and supported.
I understand that grief is messy, unpredictable, and deeply personal. Grief isn’t linear—it comes in waves, sometimes when you least expect it. I help clients understand that their healing process won’t follow a straight path, and that setbacks are normal. By guiding clients through the ups and downs of grief, I help them develop the tools to cope with difficult moments while honoring their feelings.
I enjoy working with individuals facing significant life changes, including loss related to death or anticipation of a death, miscarriage, or infertility. My goal is to guide clients through the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges of grief, helping them adapt to life after loss while fostering emotional healing and resilience. I enjoy working with those who are feeling isolated in their journey and need a safe place to go to process emotions and feel validated.
Allison Patrick offers therapy covered by Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Virginia.
Help individuals cope with the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of loss. Provide a structured and supportive environment where clients can process their grief, express difficult emotions, and adjust to life without what they've lost.
CBT can be particularly effective in helping clients process loss, manage difficult emotions, and develop healthier coping strategies.