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Grief counselors and therapists in Hamden, CT

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Hamden, CT

Grief affects everyone differently, whether you're coping with the loss of a loved one or processing anticipatory grief. In Hamden, Headway offers virtual and in-person sessions with specialized providers using CBT, ACT, and other therapeutic approaches, with sessions as affordable as $0 through insurance.

Ryan Schaffer

Ryan Schaffer

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My philosophy is very Jungian-based. I offer a masculine perspective to help those in learning about how to help relate to themselves better and then offer better relationships with others. My work is centered on the truth that when we see reality we are set free. The matrix keeps you stuck and enslaved. My mission is to help people free themselves so they can connect to their true nature and feel more fulfilled. I use health, nature, sexuality, and spirit to help others.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Alexander Slavin

Alexander Slavin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in eating disorders across the full clinical spectrum, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder, and the unique intersection of athletic performance and mental health.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Pasnik

Scott Pasnik

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and focuses on helping adults examine patterns, clarify values, and move forward with greater ownership and direction.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mira Patel

Mira Patel

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I will help you navigate it in a way that is motivating and freeing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut with six years of experience supporting individuals on their mental health journeys.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Darwin Garcia-Nunez

Darwin Garcia-Nunez

Therapist

Virtual • West Hartford, CT


“I provide a relaxed, supportive space where therapy feels more like a genuine conversation than a clinical process.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jon Brennan

Jon Brennan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a compassionate, empathic facilitator, listening without judgment and accepting of one's thoughts and feelings.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Solomon Weaver

Solomon Weaver

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who helps people find clarity and stability during challenging times.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rob Zorella

Rob Zorella

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi! I am a therapist with 7+ years of experience working with adults and teens who have experienced things like trauma, relationship issues, and "stuckness" in their daily lives. I have especially found meaning in working with TV & Film Professionals (having worked in the business for over 20 years), as well as people struggling with disconnected and/or unresponsive parents.

It can feel intimidating and stressful to initiate therapy, so congratulations - you already made the first step! By exploring and navigating new paths together, we can begin to discover possibilities and opportunities for change. Contact me for a free consultation call, and let’s start this journey together.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lesley Eisenberg

Lesley Eisenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Norwalk, CT


“I believe that a trusting and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, in a warm and safe environment, can be essential to confronting and overcoming life's difficulties.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christian Heasley

Christian Heasley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a counselor specializing in solution-focused brief therapy, person-centered therapy, and child-centered play therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teddy Lapommeray

Teddy Lapommeray

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a person who has dealt with many hardships which has made me what I want others to be, not just a surviver but a person who fights to thrive.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Linda Duffy

Linda Duffy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Eden Morss

Eden Morss

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“People who come to me for therapy find a pragmatic clinician who responds actively and efficiently to urgent problems and symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and bereavement.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ghosia Raqib

Ghosia Raqib

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, steady, and compassionate, integrating trauma-informed care and EMDR therapy to support meaningful and lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin De Vita

Erin De Vita

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“I take a warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to therapy, creating a space where clients feel safe, supported, and truly heard.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elyse Daignault

Elyse Daignault

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am strength focused and let clients focus on their goals. I use humor and work hard to help clients feel comfortable with the therapy process.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Aiseosa Coker

Aiseosa Coker

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace and work toward meaningful, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Vincenzo Torizzo

Vincenzo Torizzo

Therapist

Virtual • New Milford, CT


“I like to show clients that everyone has limitless potential, and that they are stronger than they may know.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kristen Madrid

Kristen Madrid

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and compassionate. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside strengths-based and person-centered approaches.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cassandra Marrero

Cassandra Marrero

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I create a safe and supportive environment in which we work as a team to accomplish your treatment goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Steve A Johnson

Dr. Steve A Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have dedicated my life as a therapist to helping individuals live the life they desire based on the values important to them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Allegra Straus

Allegra Straus

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Quality therapy is a reciprocal gift. It can be something we look forward to and leave with increased clarity feeling more at peace, equipped, motivated and self-aware.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jenna McKean

Jenna McKean

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am especially passionate about supporting high achievers, healthcare professionals, first responders, counselors, and other helping professionals who may be experiencing burnout, chronic stress, perfectionism, or compassion fatigue.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Belanger

Nicole Belanger

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is warm, energetic, collaborative, and holistic. I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable, understood, challenged, and empowered to grow.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jaron Cotton

Jaron Cotton

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Hard work, personal growth, and self-exploration is what distinguishes psychotherapy from everyday support.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ruby Cutolo

Ruby Cutolo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I show up for my clients with compassion and genuine curiosity, recognizing that each individual's story is unique and deserving of attention.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Nicholsen

Jason Nicholsen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker who believes therapy should feel like a collaborative, honest, and supportive space—not another place where you feel judged or like you need to have it all figured out.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Magdalena Tokarzewski

Magdalena Tokarzewski

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment in a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Eitan Lidergot

Eitan Lidergot

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work collaboratively with people to better understand the patterns of behaviors, thoughts, or feelings that contribute to our distress and develop concrete skills to feel content and enjoy life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Stern-Helmick

Leah Stern-Helmick

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, substance use, stress, or major life transitions, I provide a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. I work with adults 18+ who are ready to better understand themselves, build healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful change in their lives. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely connected with your therapist. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roberta Gelfand

Roberta Gelfand

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm direct, warm, and honest about what I see. I won't just reflect your words back at you — I'll help you understand where you came from well enough to stop being controlled by it.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Pacific Giordano

Pacific Giordano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is a trauma-focused approach focusing on removing barriers past trauma poses to improve mental, emotional, physical and social well-being.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yvonne Burke

Yvonne Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is to help the client go at their own pace but also help encourage them to make positive changes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dinesh Perera

Dinesh Perera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“After helping hundreds of people over the past 20 years, I can offer an approach that goes far beyond just talk therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Susan McGowan

Susan McGowan

Therapist

Virtual • Fairfield, CT


“I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and primarily use positivity to encourage and empower individuals to make changes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jackson Monarca

Jackson Monarca

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Jackson and I am a transgender man working as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Connecticut. I specialize in working with the LGBT+ community and those with complex trauma. Other topics relevant to my experience include crisis/suicidality, HIV, homelessness, substance use/addiction, harm reduction, and neurodivergence.

I also offer consultation sessions for mental health letters of support for gender affirming care (hormone therapy, surgery, hair removal, etc). I use WPATH standards of care to assess your situation and will provide a letter of support and/or help you to create a plan for further support if we identify any concerns. Keep in mind different doctors/insurances/states have differing laws regarding these letters and I may need to do research prior to writing your letter to ensure we do so correctly.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jaclyn Semmeles

Jaclyn Semmeles

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Welcome to my page! I've been practicing clinical social work for 9 years. I graduated from Fordham University with a Masters in Social Work. My clinical experience ranges from individual therapy, group therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, to working with families in-home. My areas of specialty include working with patients with Anxiety, Depression, life transitions, and Borderline Personality D/O from ages 18-65+.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Karin Sidman-Croghan

Dr. Karin Sidman-Croghan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I often incorporate humor and friendly conversation into our work together, creating a comfortable space where therapy can feel less formal and more like a natural dialogue.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yael Farkas

Yael Farkas

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a mental health counselor, I am here to walk with and encourage you as you empower yourself to continue to live a life of meaning and purpose.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alicia McCoy, Lcsw

Alicia McCoy, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am committed to providing a supportive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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