Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy

What Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy does

The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy, P.A. is a privately held, founder-owned mental health therapy practice incorporated in Delaware and operating from a single office at 5500 Skyline Drive, Suite 4, Wilmington, DE. Founded by Dr. Christina Zampitella, a Fellow of Thanatology and licensed clinical psychologist, the practice is positioned as the only mental health service in Delaware exclusively specializing in grief and trauma, with each clinician further niched into specific populations (grieving couples, children, parents, siblings, suicide-loss survivors, trauma survivors). The clinical team of approximately nine therapists plus an office manager offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy across modalities including talk therapy, EMDR, art therapy, online/teletherapy, and trauma-informed yoga.

The practice monetizes through hourly professional services billed at $125-$250 per session depending on provider credentials, with rates of $100-$250/hour for professional consultation. It is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and operates as an out-of-network provider for most other insurers, with payment accepted via cash, credit, HSA/FSA, and the Delaware Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP). Secondary revenue streams include a continuing education seminar program for licensed mental health practitioners (2-6 CE credits per session) and brand-building content via the Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z podcast distributed across YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

Customer acquisition is sales-led and largely organic, driven by the practice's content library, podcast, earned media presence, community sponsorships (notably the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Delaware Chapter), and referral pipelines through academic affiliations with National University, Goldey-Beacom College, and Rowan University School of Medicine. The practice holds HIPAA, CALOPPA, and GDPR compliance postures and serves clients across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and remote teletherapy geographies. No funding rounds, debt, or institutional investment are disclosed.

Name

Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy

Legal name

Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy, P.A.

Website

https://centerforgrieftherapy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy is a privately held, Delaware-based mental health practice exclusively specializing in grief and trauma therapy. Founded by Dr. Christina Zampitella, it serves individuals, couples, families, and adolescents across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and via teletherapy, using modalities including EMDR, art therapy, and trauma-informed yoga.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Therapy Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Hospice-Affiliated/Independent) (HLADAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grief, Trauma & PTSD-Focused Teletherapy Platforms (HLALAEAL)

Keywords

• Grief counseling services
• Trauma therapy practice
• Mental health counseling
• Couples family therapy
• Continuing education seminars

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark, DE

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Therapy Sessions: Hourly therapy sessions for individuals experiencing grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and related conditions. Rates range from $125-$200/hour depending on provider.
2. Couples and Family Therapy: Specialized therapy sessions for couples and families navigating grief, trauma, and relational challenges. Provided by Perlyn Severe, LMFT at $175/hour.
3. Group Therapy: Therapeutic group sessions for shared grief and trauma experiences.
4. Continuing Education Seminars: Professional training and CE courses for mental health practitioners on grief, trauma, and related topics. Ranges from 2-6 CE credits per seminar.
5. Podcast and Content: Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z podcast generates educational content and professional reputation building.
6. Professional Consultation: Expert consultation services for other mental health professionals at $100-$250/hour depending on provider.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy is a licensed mental health practice that delivers specialized grief and trauma therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Every clinician maintains a niche specialization (e.g., grieving couples, children, parents, siblings, trauma survivors), and services are delivered through multiple evidence-based modalities including talk therapy, EMDR, art therapy, trauma-informed yoga, and online teletherapy.

Product overview

Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy is a mental health practice offering a comprehensive suite of therapeutic services centered on grief and trauma recovery. The practice operates as a unified service offering with multiple therapy types (Grief Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Individual, Family, Group, and Couples Therapy) and treatment modalities (Talk Therapy, Online/Teletherapy, Art Therapy, and EMDR Therapy). Additionally, the practice provides wellness modalities including trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness, along with educational content through a podcast called 'Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z.' All services are delivered by licensed mental health professionals including psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and certified thanatologists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grief Therapy

Quantifiable outcome

• 7-10% of bereaved individuals experience prolonged grief that may require professional intervention
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Delaware ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChris Warren, LPCMH serves as Board President of AFSP Delaware Chapter. The center sponsors AFSP Delaware Chapter events and provides community support for suicide loss survivors. This partnership demonstrates commitment to suicide prevention and grief support in the Delaware community.
• Portland Institute for Loss and TransitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Christina Zampitella serves as faculty member for the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, a leading organization in grief and loss education. Chris Warren holds Grief Therapy for Suicide Bereavement Certification from this institute.
• National UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Christina Zampitella serves on the advisory committee for National University's Integrative Psychology bachelor's degree program.
• Rowan University School of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Richard O'Leary serves as Adjunct Professor at Rowan University School of Medicine.
• Goldey-Beacom CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Elizabeth Mikolajczyk serves as Adjunct Professor at Goldey-Beacom College. Dr. Christina Zampitella serves as Adjunct Professor at Goldey-Beacom College.
• Delaware Psychological AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe center displays the Delaware Psychological Association logo, indicating membership and professional affiliation within the Delaware mental health community.
• Kay's KampminorOthersMarcus Scarfo dedicates volunteer time to Kay's Kamp, an overnight camp for children facing cancer. Marcus Scarfo also volunteers with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
• Brandywine School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Elizabeth Mikolajczyk serves as school psychologist at Brandywine School District.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Talkspace: Public teletherapy platform matching clients with licensed therapists across anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma — the scalable incumbent whose expansion into specialty grief care represents both a competitive threat and a partnership channel for CGT clinicians.
• Lyra Health: Enterprise mental health benefits platform offering in-person and virtual therapy, coaching, and meditation across specialty areas including trauma and bereavement — comparable on modality breadth and outcome focus, but distributed via employer contracts rather than direct payor mix.
• BetterHelp: Largest direct-to-consumer online therapy subscription platform covering grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety — broad incumbent alternative clients compare CGT's teletherapy offering against.
• Headspace Health: Combined Headspace + Ginger consumer mental health platform offering therapy, coaching, and content for stress, anxiety, and grief — serves the same broad referral pool of self-pay and partially-insured clients that CGT's online therapy reaches.

Direct peers

• Two Chairs: Multi-modality group therapy practice operating across several U.S. states with in-person and teletherapy delivery, licensed clinicians, and a structured intake matching clients to specialists — directly analogous to CGT's niche-matched clinician model.
• GriefShare: Church-based grief recovery program with a national facilitator network, seminars, and video curriculum focused exclusively on bereavement — directly comparable grief-only service line serving end-of-life loss populations that CGT also treats.
• Thriveworks: National group counseling and psychiatry practice combining in-office and online sessions across dozens of specialties, including grief and trauma — comparable private-practice operator at much greater scale than CGT.

Emerging players

• Brightside Health: Telehealth psychiatry and therapy provider combining medication management with therapy across anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma — emerging teletherapy competitor with overlapping clinical categories.
• Charlie Health: Virtual intensive outpatient program for adolescents and young adults with mental health and trauma needs — overlapping clinical philosophy, modality mix, and teen segment that CGT serves (notably through Chris Warren's teen and suicide-loss specialization).

Others

• The Compassionate Friends: National nonprofit peer-support organization for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents offering local chapters and online communities — referral partner for CGT's grief and trauma clients and comparable mission-aligned bereavement support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@phoenixrisingwithdrz/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/Center-for-Grief-and-Trauma-Therapy-107553310602838
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/center-for-grief-and-trauma-therapy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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