Certified
Grief Counselor
Phelica A. Glass, LSCSW
Helping You Navigate Through Loss and Healing.
Providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families to work through the challenging emotions that come with loss.
A Little Bit About Myself
Profile
Phelica Glass, LSCSW, GCCA-C, SCOTP, is a certified and experienced grief counselor, dedicated to helping families transition through the difficult situations they experience when handling a traumatic time in their lives. Phelica helps to meet the needs of clients by empowering their voice, and strengthening their individuality while joining them in their personal journey.
Phelica believes that children and families transition smoothly through any situation they face when they have the support system needed.
In addition to helping youth, Phelica is trained to provide support to communities by helping families produce emotionally healthy adults who are productive and contribute to their schools or workforce.
“My belief is that children and families transition smoothly through any situation they face when they have the supports needed. ”
In addition to her work as a counselor, Phelica Glass is also a reputable public speaker - specifically when it comes to the discussion of mental health. She has extensive experience delivering engaging and informative presentations on a range of mental health topics including grief, workplace, change, stress, trauma, and boundary setting.
public speaking
Treatment Approach
Types Of Therapy
Art Therapy
Expressive Arts
Family Systems
Ecotherapy
Grief Movement
Prolonged Grief Treatment
Theraplay
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Individuals
Group
Modality
Age
7+
“My goal is to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable sharing their experiences and learning from one another. ”
Credentials
International Association of Trauma Professionals / CSOTP, 2017
Spiritual Life Coach, 2021
Certified Sex Porn Addiction Recovery Coach, 2022
American Institute of Healthcare Professionals: Child and Adolescent Grief Counselor: 2017
Earthbody Institute: Ecotherapy Certification: 2019
Dougy Center Trained: 2017
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Grief is a natural and complex emotional response to loss. It often involves feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, and despair, and can also have physical, emotional, and psychological effects on the person experiencing it.
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The causes of grief can vary widely depending on the individual’s experience, but most often it can be due to significant life events such as divorce, job loss, moving, chronic illness, miscarriage, loss of a pet, loss of financial stability, loss of identity, and death.
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The responses to grief will vary from person to person, but most often the individual will experience a strong emotional response such as sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety, or numbness. Other types of responsive can be physical response - such as fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and changes in appetite - and also cognitive or behavioral responses such as social withdrawal or engaging in risky behavior.
What is Grief?
What is Grief Counseling?
Grief counseling is a type of therapy that is designed to help people cope with the emotional, mental, and physical symptoms caused by grief. Grief is a normal response to loss, and it can be experienced after a significant life event such as the loss of a loved one, divorce or end of a relationship, job loss, and many other things we encounter in daily life. As a certified grief counselor, Phelica Glass works towards creating a individualized plan for clients - ensuring they get the specific care and attention fit for their situation.
Grief counseling is designed to help individuals process their emotions, learn coping skills, and develop strategies for managing their grief, and help them move through the grieving process towards a sense of closure and acceptance. Grief counseling can be a powerful tool for individuals who are struggling with the effects of grief, providing a safe and supportive space for them to work through their emotions and find a path forward.
Stress Management
Stress management is the practice of identifying and managing the sources of stress in our lives in order to reduce its negative impact on our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Stress is a normal part of life, but when it becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can have a range of negative effects on our health and quality of life. Stress management techniques can include things like exercise, mindfulness practices, time management, and relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga. By learning to manage stress in healthy and effective ways, we can improve our ability to cope with life's challenges, enhance our overall sense of well-being, and reduce the risk of developing stress-related health problems.
Sex Addiction
Sex addiction, also known as compulsive sexual behavior disorder, is a condition characterized by a persistent and intense preoccupation with sexual thoughts, fantasies, and behaviors that results in significant distress or impairment in daily life. Individuals with sex addiction may engage in a range of compulsive sexual behaviors, such as excessive pornography use, masturbation, promiscuity, or compulsive sexual encounters. These behaviors can have serious consequences on personal relationships, work, and overall mental health. Treatment for sex addiction often involves a combination of therapy, support groups, and medication to help manage symptoms and develop healthy coping strategies. With the right support and treatment, individuals with sex addiction can learn to manage their symptoms and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Change
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Grief
Infant Loss / Miscarriage
Infertility
Infidelity
Struggle with any of these?
Intellectual Disability
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Postpartum
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Suicidal Ideation
Teen Violence
Trauma and PTSD
Trauma
Work Stress
Women's Issues
Online Resources
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Depression Screening
This online assessment provides questions to see if you may be suffering from depression.
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Anxiety Screening
This online assessment provides questions to see if you may be suffering from anxiety.
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Screening Tools
Find more online screenings for other disorders such as bipolar, eating disorders, and PTSD.
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Mental Health Tools
This webpage gives us a better understanding of the larger scope of mental health and supportive tools.
CONTACT
Session Fee: $160 Per Session
Accepted Insurance Plans
Aetna
Amerigroup
BlueCross / Blue Shield
Cenpatico
Optum
Sunflower Health Plan
UMR
Medicaid
Medicare
Multiplan
New Directions
United Healthcare (UHC/UBH)
Out Of Network
Payment Methods: ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.