Melinda Ruppert, LCPC, LCMHC

Melinda Ruppert, LCPC, LCMHC Grief and loss counseling in Southern Maryland (in person and virtual) and North Carolina (virtual only) Life is full of transitions.

I work with people who are grieving the loss of a loved one from death....but also those who have been diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness, those suffering the loss of relationships, independence, career or loss of community from moving to a new place or those dealing with the loss of a beloved pet. Many of them bring up feelings of grief. Many people end up feeling isolated, like the world is going on around you and you're just standing still, questioning whether you're going crazy or having a mental health issue because you're experiencing feelings you've never felt before. Sometimes people need someone to talk to who gets grief and who can validate what the process is like because it can feel so abnormal. When you're ready, there is the peace of finding your purpose; searching for who you once were, creating who you are now. What would it be like to integrate this loss into your life, to learn to live peaceably side by side with it? I work with individuals, couples, and families around aspects of grief and transition. Call me to schedule a complimentary initial conversation to see if working together would be a good fit for you.

09/22/2025
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09/16/2025

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Many people experience this type of let down….the people they expect would be there for them seem to disappear! This act...
09/04/2025

Many people experience this type of let down….the people they expect would be there for them seem to disappear! This actually creates secondary grief. But sometimes people you never expected to “show up” are there for you and stick with you for the long haul.

Photo Credit: Daughter Of An Angel

The book of the month for September is The Long Grief Journey: How Long-Term Unresolved Grief Can Affect Your Mental Hea...
09/02/2025

The book of the month for September is The Long Grief Journey: How Long-Term Unresolved Grief Can Affect Your Mental Health and What to Do about it by Pamela D Blair PhD and Bradie McCabe Hansen MA

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08/28/2025

Community Resource

🍂✨ Ready for a Fall Reset? ✨🍂

As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to pause, refocus, and realign your mind, body, and soul. Join us for the Fall 2025 Wellness Reset at Hope & Healing Therapy and Wellness Center — a guided experience designed to help you:

🌿 Reduce stress & feel grounded
🌿 Build sustainable self-care habits
🌿 Nourish your mind and body
🌿 Step into the season feeling refreshed and renewed

This isn’t just another wellness trend — it’s a chance to create real, lasting change in a supportive and welcoming space.

What To Expect:

(5) Weekly Wellness Trackers (mailed)

(5) Weekly Coaching Calls with your RESET facilitators and fellow participants (Google Meet)

(4) Weeks of Meal Plans/Recipes *omnivore and plant based options* (digital)

Access to Accountability Group Chat on WhatsApp

Free Fitness/Yoga Class in The Wellness Wing Studio & Discount Code for Fitness/Yoga Class Packs

… some fun surprises coming in the mail to get you started, and throughout our five weeks together!

🗓 Kick off Coaching Call - Sunday, September 14th
📍 Join us from anywhere
⚡️ Registration is OPEN!

➡️ Reserve your spot today:

🔗 https://www.hopehealingtherapy.com/fall-2025-wellness-reset

⏰It’s not too late! There are 2 spots left for my support group that starts tomorrow evening at 5:30! Register at www.me...
08/27/2025

⏰It’s not too late! There are 2 spots left for my support group that starts tomorrow evening at 5:30! Register at www.melindaruppertlcpc.com

🪑There are three spots left for my in person grief support group! Our first session is next Thursday, August 28th. Pleas...
08/21/2025

🪑There are three spots left for my in person grief support group! Our first session is next Thursday, August 28th. Please share if you know someone who may be interested.

I know that so many grieving people can relate to this. There are times when grief can make us feel so helpless.
08/18/2025

I know that so many grieving people can relate to this. There are times when grief can make us feel so helpless.

Community resource
08/16/2025

Community resource

We would love to help you honor your loved ones and share their stories.

We remember those that have left, we remember them daily, and we hold them like treasures in our hearts.

Please share your loved one’s photo and story with us, and together we’ll remember and celebrate their lives on our Digital Honor Wall.

Submit today by visiting https://linktr.ee/becomeoneproject

Address

28095 Three Notch Road
Mechanicsville, MD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+12402982442

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