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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Gainesville, FL

Grieving the loss of a parent, partner, sibling, or friend requires specialized support, and Headway's network of 5,760 providers in Gainesville specializes in grief therapy, meaning-making, and bereavement counseling. Access talk therapy and medication management through flexible sessions designed to help you navigate complicated grief, unresolved loss, and the isolation that can follow, with free intake consultations available.

Alyson K. Dew

Alyson K. Dew

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“I believe in practical, solution-focused conversations that help you explore who you are and where you want to go.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julia Jackson

Julia Jackson

Therapist

In-person • <1 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“I provide if nothing else a place for your pain to be validated and a place to put th pieces back together.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alvin (AJ) Penix

Alvin (AJ) Penix

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“My therapeutic approach is highly adaptable and centered around the needs of my clients, so I am willing and able to meet a wide array of needs with a compassionate, holistic approach.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
David Forest

David Forest

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“My goal is to create a caring and supportive space for you to feel. To feel safe, and seen, and heard.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Monica Grey

Monica Grey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“I have 30 years of experience working with a diverse population. I have experienced loss, divorce, and counseled individuals of all ages...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elly Fuentes

Elly Fuentes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“I work especially well with people who are used to being "the strong one" in their families, relationships, or professions—those who have carried others for a long time and are finally ready to be held themselves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brandi Collison

Brandi Collison

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“I believe that in order to heal, we must first allow ourselves to fully feel in a safe and supportive environment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Shayce Johnston

Dr. Shayce Johnston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“I aim to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their challenges, grow, and heal.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Morgante

Elizabeth Morgante

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Gainesville, FL


“My goal is to create a safe space where you can show up as your authentic self and experience feeling seen, heard, and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jeffrey Bishop

Jeffrey Bishop

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Orange Park, FL


“My approach to counseling and psychotherapy is based on honesty, trust, empathy, genuine good will towards my clients...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Pretina Hutchinson

Pretina Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Starke, FL


“I have been trained and working in the areas of Crisis stabilization intervention and crisis prevention.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Julia Collman-Barnes

Julia Collman-Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ocala, FL


“My approach is warm, grounding, and practical. I blend trauma‐informed care with real‐world strategies to help you reduce anxiety, manage stress, cope with grief, and regain a sense of control.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
LaDerida Stokes-Roberts

LaDerida Stokes-Roberts

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ocala, FL


“I bring extensive experience in the mental health and social services fields, with a strong foundation in working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and families navigating complex life circumstances.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Seth Watson

Seth Watson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, FL


I’m Seth Watson, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping you find balance and resilience. I pride myself on offering an easy, stress-free demeanor that makes it simple to talk openly. When it comes to medication management however, I get right down to business. I focus on addressing the problem with strong, evidence-based results, and I will always utilize a collaborative approach to ensure that every decision about your care is one we make together.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Megan Logan

Megan Logan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Augustine, FL


Clients often describe me as someone who is "easy to talk to", has a great sense of humor, and is down to earth. After 26 years as a full time therapist, I bring a blend of compassion, experience, and wisdom. I welcome the opportunity to meet and hear your story.

Recently I also published a best selling book, Self-Love Workbook For Women: Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and Embrace Who You Are. (2020) and Be Kind to Yourself: A 52-Week Workbook to Nurture Your Beautiful Self Through the Good Times, the Messy Times, and All the Seasons in Between (2022).

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Emmanuel Appiadu

Emmanuel Appiadu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, FL


“We utilize a holistic and comprehensive approach with individualized care to achieve an optimal level of functioning.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michael Love

Michael Love

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, FL


“I work with adults who are carrying a lot, especially veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, and men navigating high-stress careers, relationship challenges, or the lasting effects of past experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joe Mella

Joe Mella

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, FL


“I work with adults and couples, with a strong focus on men's issues, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, anger, and relationship challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Jenkins

James Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Augustine, FL


“I particularly enjoy helping clients with anxiety and depression but my real love is helping others understand their emotions: how and why they happen and how to deal constructively with them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Jamicia Harley

Dr. Jamicia Harley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, FL


“My approach is grounded in the belief that everyone has untapped strengths, and that with the right tools and support, meaningful change is possible.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Katrina Brown

Katrina Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL


“I provide an affirming, warm, and empowering setting for you to heal from not just everyday life injuries but also traumatic ones.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Justin Dement

Justin Dement

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Augustine, FL


“I take a person-centered approach to therapy, incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities from a non-judgmental, strengths-based approach.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Samuel Nichols

Samuel Nichols

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“For over 16 years, I've helped individuals who have felt broken, silenced, anxious, or stuck—whether from trauma, abuse, bullying, or simply carrying the weight of never feeling "enough."”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jean Milides-Hennon

Jean Milides-Hennon

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“It is my goal of therapy to help clients change their lives through building rapport, understanding, listening, provide compassion in a nonjudgemental manner.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jalisia Guyton

Jalisia Guyton

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is laid-back, supportive, and client-focused. That means you set the pace and the goals, and I'm here to walk alongside you with empathy, tools, and encouragement.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Nikole Green

Nikole Green

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in meeting each person where they are, understanding their unique story, and customizing therapy to fit their needs.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jacinta Little

Jacinta Little

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and accepted—and I'm committed to creating that kind of space for each of my clients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Olaoluwapo Olaoye

Olaoluwapo Olaoye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Davie, FL


“I believe that each person's journey is unique, and I take the time to truly listen and understand your needs, values, and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krisha Mayne

Krisha Mayne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is calm, collaborative, and judgment-free. I take the time to listen and understand your experience so we can find treatment options that fit your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tiffany Lindfield

Tiffany Lindfield

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I've had the privilege of working across a wide range of treatment settings, including acute care, non-acute care, residential treatment, and outpatient therapy. I work with adolescents and adults and have experience providing individual and couples therapy.

My primary areas of focus include relationship counseling using the Gottman Method, chronic pain and chronic illness through Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), addiction treatment informed by the work of Dr. Carl Hart, and Borderline Personality Disorder using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

In addition to these specialty areas, I frequently help clients navigate anxiety, panic attacks, depression, life transitions, adjustment disorders, parenting challenges, workplace stress, and the everyday demands that can leave us all feeling overwhelmed!

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Natalie Cazeau

Natalie Cazeau

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I provide a supportive atmosphere for clients to work through pressing issues by engaging in skilled activities that motivate and empower them to achieve their personal goals.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kelly Gomez

Kelly Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My holistic approach includes highly effective treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Mindfulness-Based interventions to empower my clients to achieve...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Aqsa Shaukat

Aqsa Shaukat

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience, I work with children, teens, adults, and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, stress, and life transitions. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and understood. My goal is to help you gain insight, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alain Joubert

Alain Joubert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“Clients are expected to receive a person-centered approach with a focus on attaining specific goals in therapy and medication management sessions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Korina Herrera

Korina Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


My name is Korina Herrera and I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor and the owner of Integrative Wellness, LLC.I am dedicated to providing compassionate and holistic care to all of my patients.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sergio Muriel

Sergio Muriel

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over 22 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of mental health challenges. I take a client-centered approach that emphasizes trust, connection, and positive reinforcement. I have extensive experience addressing behavioral concerns rooted in childhood experiences and helping clients understand how early patterns continue to impact their lives today.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Keyonne Spencer

Keyonne Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Like an artist with a palette of therapeutic techniques, We tailor our sessions to fit your unique needs, fostering a space where vulnerability becomes strength and pain transforms into resilience.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Herron

Jessica Herron

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


Mental health is apart of us all! Jessica Herron is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She started her career as a registered nurse on a progressive coronary unit at age of 21, where she learned mental health is at the core of healing. She obtained her masters degree in 2010, specializing in psychiatric care. She has worked many diverse areas: community, inpatient, crisis, dual diagnosis, detox, emergency room; from children to geriatic and dementia related behaviors. Her passion is to lesson the stigma associated with mental health across the lifespan and normalize a bad day. When she is not serving her community, she enjoys time with her husband and 2 young children; the youngest a heart transplant warrior and indulging in a decadent cupcake.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Veronica Montgomery-Roper

Veronica Montgomery-Roper

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is grounded in the belief that therapy should be tailored to the unique emotional and spiritual needs of each individual...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Heck

Victoria Heck

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


Welcome! I'm glad you're here.

As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their emotional balance through holistic, integrative psychiatric care. With expertise in evidence-based treatment she offers personalized care that addresses the mind, body, and spirit.

Victoria has a solid background in Critical Care, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics, and she has created a comprehensive approach to assisting individuals of all ages toward a more energized, resilient, and fulfilled version of themselves.

Victoria received a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from Purdue University. She also holds a Master of Education with a specialization in Counseling from Liberty University. She has over 30 years of caring in the medical arena.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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