Love transforms us.
Grief does too.
Survivors of Homicide
Sometimes… I just can’t believe you are gone.
Being a homicide survivor can feel like the loneliest place in the world. We want survivors of homicide to know they don't have to walk the long, dark journey alone. Here at Online Counseling Services of Virginia, we understand the unique grief and pain of surviving loved ones. We recognize the grief that survivors of homicide experience is distinct from other kinds of grief requiring special, experienced care. We strive to create a safe and caring environment where we listen and treat survivors of homicide with dignity and respect.
We can provide compassionate, understanding and supportive EMDR-based therapy. EMDR therapy focuses on reprocessing traumatic memories associated with the murder and its aftermath. This approach can help co-victims gain closure, allowing them to resume living meaningful and healthy lives. Our dedicated clinicians have the experience to be trauma-informed in the way that honors survivors of homicide and their journey.
The support doesn't end with the therapy. We offer the necessary additional services such as connecting you to local resources for survivors and family members, helping navigate the criminal justice system and insurance, and supporting in managing media attention when appropriate. Our primary goal is to assist homicide survivors on the path to reclaiming their lives after tragedy.
If you or a loved one has experienced the loss of a loved one through homicide, know that Online Counseling Services of Virginia is here to offer understanding, hope and healing.
Contact us to schedule a therapy session for survivors of homicide.
Evidence Based Practices for Young Adults
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. We use this approach to help you identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build healthier ways of coping and responding to life’s challenges. -
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT offers skills for managing intense emotions, building stronger relationships, and staying grounded during stressful moments. At Thrive, we integrate DBT tools to help you find balance between acceptance and change. -
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you stop fighting your thoughts and feelings and start focusing on what really matters to you. We use ACT to support clients in accepting life’s difficulties while taking meaningful steps aligned with their values. -
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a powerful method for processing trauma and reducing the emotional intensity of past experiences. Our trained therapists use EMDR to help you feel more in control and less triggered by difficult memories. -
We incorporate mindfulness, somatic, and brain-based interventions to support holistic healing from the inside out. Mindfulness helps you stay present and approach your thoughts and emotions with greater awareness and compassion. Somatic therapy focuses on how the body holds stress and trauma, using movement, breath, and sensation to restore a sense of calm and safety. Brain-based techniques draw on neuroscience to regulate your nervous system, improve emotional resilience, and create lasting change through strategies that align with how your brain and body naturally heal.
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At Thrive Counseling for Healing and Connection, our work is rooted in attachment-based theory, which recognizes that our early relationships shape how we connect with others—and ourselves—throughout life. When those connections are safe and supportive, we thrive. But when they’re disrupted or painful, it can lead to patterns of anxiety, disconnection, or self-doubt. Our therapists help you explore those patterns with compassion, build emotional safety, and form healthier, more secure relationships—starting with the one you have with yourself.
