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Grief counselors and therapists in Connecticut

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Connecticut

Coping with death or loss deserves professional, empathetic care. Connecticut residents can access grief therapy through Headway's network of 868 providers offering Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy, meaning-making work, and support groups. Many sessions are covered by insurance, helping you focus on healing without financial stress.

Natalie St Martin

Natalie St Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is compassionate, culturally responsive, and grounded in helping clients build confidence, healthier relationships, and stronger emotional balance.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Andrew Castillo

Andrew Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I see therapy as a collaborative endeavor using both art therapy and talk therapy. I am not here to be your boss and tell you what to do.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alyssa Scivoletti

Alyssa Scivoletti

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm direct, warm, and approachable, and I believe humor absolutely has a place in the therapy room because healing does not have to be heavy all the time.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katie Barney-Pezzola

Katie Barney-Pezzola

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I draw from cognitive behavioral, relational, and strength-based approaches to help clients understand patterns, build coping skills, and feel more confident managing challenges in their daily lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carol Ann Murphy

Carol Ann Murphy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Brookfield, CT


“I keep sessions conversational and relaxed, which helps me get to know you better and spot patterns as we go.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Susan Valentino-Hersey

Susan Valentino-Hersey

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi! Welcome! Thank you for visiting my page! I am a Marriage and Family therapist with over 10 years in clinical practice. I focus my work on individuals and couple struggling with the stressors and impacts of building their families. I also specialize in infertility and treatment support, loss/grief work and parenting challenges.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katherine Elmore

Katherine Elmore

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I’m a therapist with over ten years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and the everyday stressors and transitions that can feel overwhelming.

I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities and integrate tools that best fit each person’s needs. Whether you’re dealing with persistent worry, low mood, major life changes, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore, grow, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Weinbaum

Elizabeth Weinbaum

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Self-awareness is the key to growth and the goal of therapy is to understand how to live a happy and satisfying life despite certain circumstances and past experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gail Saderholm

Gail Saderholm

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I offer a warm, compassionate, and supportive space where trust is nurtured and your unique journey is honored.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felice Kelley

Felice Kelley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Clients leave sessions feeling empowered, heard and starting to look inside themselves for answers...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dolly Skricka

Dolly Skricka

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is structured, collaborative, and practical. We focus on what is actually getting in your way and build strategies that fit your real, day-to-day life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My role as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment during our sessions to foster trust and facilitate change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shelby Champagne

Shelby Champagne

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Shelby Champagne, owner of FTS Counseling and Consulting PLLC, is an LCSW licensed in NC and CT. With over 15 years of experience working with clients of all ages who are going through life transitions, a variety of mental health struggles, and life crises. Her goal is to empower you with the support and tools you need to live the life you desire.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeffrey Naarden

Jeffrey Naarden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is collaborative, flexible, and patient-centered. Together, we will assess your symptoms, develop a working diagnosis, and create a treatment plan that is safe, effective, and tailored to your needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bianca Torres

Bianca Torres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Waterbury, CT


I believe that meaningful therapy begins with feeling safe, heard, and supported. My goal is to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals and families can explore challenges, build on their strengths, and move toward positive change.

I hold both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Social Work and have over five years of experience working directly with children and families. My professional background includes supporting children and caregivers through emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns, while collaborating with families to strengthen communication, coping skills, and overall well-being.

In addition to my work with children and families, I also have several years of experience supporting older adults, including assisting individuals and families with long-term care planning. This work has given me a deep appreciation for the emotional, practical, and relational challenges that can arise during later life transitions, caregiving roles, and decision-making processes.

I am passionate about supporting clients across the lifespan and helping individuals and families navigate change with greater clarity, resilience, and connection.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Suzette Fagan

Suzette Fagan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am not just here to listen—I am here to help you understand patterns, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful change in your life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Martin Maidenberg

Martin Maidenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“We work together through conversation and mutual understanding, often with humor, and always with compassion.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Stephanie Janes

Stephanie Janes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Orange, CT


“My therapeutic style is respectful of where the client is currently and co-creating the life and relationships the client aspires to achieve.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jenny Milish

Jenny Milish

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment, and feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Magdalena Bonk

Magdalena Bonk

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I'm Magdalena, and I've been doing this work for 14 years — across schools, community

mental health, and private practice. What that span of experience gave me is range: I've

worked with people in serious crisis and people who are simply stuck, and I've learned

that the gap between those two things is smaller than most people think. I trained at

UNC Wilmington and have spent my career working with adults across the full

complexity of what life throws at people — anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, parenting,

major life transitions, and identity. I offer therapy in both English and Polish, and I'm

LGBTQ+-affirming. I accept insurance and offer a sliding scale. My goal isn't to be your

therapist forever — it's to give you what you need so you can get on with your life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Helman

Rebecca Helman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi there, I'm Rebecca. Do you feel drained and overwhelmed with life at times? The world we live in today so many natural human experiences have become so overwhelming. Whether it is anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationships, or substance use disorder, I would like to walk along the path with you.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alexa Scala

Alexa Scala

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Branford, CT


Therapy should be as unique as the individual seeking it—what works for one person may not work for another. I provide a relaxed, welcoming environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. My approach is grounded in attachment theory and psychodynamic therapy, meaning I help clients uncover how past relationships and experiences shape their current patterns, behaviors, and emotional well-being

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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 4 insurance carriers
Ethan Kelly

Ethan Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I approach defining the problem from a strength-based perspective. I have worked with clients across the life cycle and bring a psychodynamic and personal growth approach to improve functioning and outcomes in major life areas.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Keren Stempsey

Keren Stempsey

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“The goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, supported and to build a life that reflects your values.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mari Sullivan

Mari Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Mari believes we all have the internal resources and resiliency to get through tough times, and she will help you find that within yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
Ashley Hickey

Ashley Hickey

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am passionate about helping people discover their "reason why," because understanding the deeper motivations behind our thoughts, behaviors, and goals is where meaningful progress begins.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Grace John

Grace John

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe it's important to create a space where you can talk about things that might be difficult, a space to explore the past and the way it influences your present.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 4 insurance carriers
Kiersten Wamser

Kiersten Wamser

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“I believe that there is always hope in any situation and that we can tailor any treatment to meet your needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 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
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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lyle Williams

Lyle Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a therapist whose job is to help you feel better on your own terms through increased self-awareness.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jean Hunter

Jean Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapies and other evidence-based treatment modalities to support clients as they understand themselves, navigate challenges, and achieve their goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kenneth "Mike" Bibalo

Kenneth "Mike" Bibalo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Niantic, CT


“After 58 years of life—including 25 years in the military—and personal experience with severe trauma, divorce, grief, addiction, and recovery, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to my work.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liza Frank Caraglio

Liza Frank Caraglio

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide a comfortable, judgment free environment. I engage my clients in the process of goal setting, while empowering them to develop the skills needed to manage the challenges they are experiencing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jaritza Melendez Hernandez

Dr. Jaritza Melendez Hernandez

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I center my practice on providing a safe and nurturing setting to enhance all individuals' performance, and improve their life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ilona Fridson

Ilona Fridson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, eclectic, and holistic. I listen very carefully to my clients' narratives...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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