What kind of therapy is best for grief and loss?

Grief counseling and bereavement therapy help process emotions and cope with loss. Approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be helpful.

How much does grief and loss therapy cost in Chicago, IL?

Once you choose a therapist and enter [your insurance details](https://headway.co/clients/understanding-health-insurance), we'll verify your insurance and estimate your in-network session costs for grief and loss counseling in Chicago, IL. Because we partner with 70+ of the nation's top insurance plans, we're able to provide you with accurate estimates before you even book.

Is grief and loss therapy covered by insurance in Chicago, IL?

Most plans include [some sort of coverage for mental health care](https://headway.co/clients/understanding-health-insurance), often including grief and loss therapy. Here's how to check your mental health coverage for your current plan: - Enter your insurance plan details on [Headway](https://headway.co/) to see if we can instantly verify - Visit your insurance company's website or app - Review your EOB (explanation of benefits) and look for details on "behavioral health benefits" - Call your insurance company directly to ask

How do I choose a grief and loss specialist in Chicago, IL?

Headway can help you find licensed therapists who provide grief and loss counseling. Start by selecting your state and insurance on Headway. From there, you can filter by what matters most to you — like provider ethnicity, age, gender, or therapy style. We'll show you therapists who match your preferences and accept your plan. Get to know each provider through their Headway profile, and when you're ready, instantly book a free intro call to see if they're the right fit.

How should I prepare for grief and loss therapy sessions?

Be open to discussing your feelings and experiences, and come prepared with questions and concerns.

Is grief and loss therapy effective?

Yes, grief and loss therapy can be highly effective in processing emotions, coping with loss, and finding support.

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Chicago, IL

Navigating grief and loss in Chicago is deeply personal, and Headway connects you with 1,479 licensed providers who specialize in grief counseling, bereavement support, and trauma recovery. Whether you're coping with the loss of a loved one, processing anticipatory grief, or working through complicated grief, our therapists use evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and CBT to help you find meaning and move forward.

Brenda Flores

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • River Forest, IL

“I embody empathy and compassion as I strive to connect with clients by meeting them where they are emotionally.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

Dr. Luke Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Evanston, IL

“I help clients change how they relate to their feelings, such that they live their lives not in reaction to them, but instead in line with their values and commitments.”

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression

Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Grief counselors and therapists in Chicago, IL