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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 1,481 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.

Katherine Cooper

Katherine Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is practical, collaborative, and grounded in helping you understand both your thoughts and your nervous system.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jeff Fish

Jeff Fish

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I work closely with my clients to understand their unique experiences.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Janet Dowell

Janet Dowell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I utilize a client centered approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused and psychodynamic techniques while also incorporating creativity including art, writing, and play to express feelings that are not always easy to...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Danielle Sakach

Danielle Sakach

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“In therapy, Dani does not take a "one size fits all" approach, but often uses existential, experiential, and explorative methods to help clients create change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennis Stopka

Jennis Stopka

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is to be a guiding light, supportive anchor, and a non-judgemental and encouraging presence.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Kari Weiterschan

Dr. Kari Weiterschan

Psychologist

Virtual • Palatine, IL


“I strive to understand my clients lived experiences from an empathic and non-judgemental perspective.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Marx

Matthew Marx

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is open and collaborative. Change comes a relationship underpinned by trust, empathy, and for the client to feel comfortable to fully explore issues and experiment.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Patricia Fehr

Patricia Fehr

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, IL


“My approach to therapy with clients is collaborative and solution focused... support you as you make needed adjustments.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sabrina Rowe

Sabrina Rowe

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is to assess the individual, comprehend the stressors while providing a strength-based clinical intervention through a client-centered perspective.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Reagan-Vorasorn

Mary Reagan-Vorasorn

Therapist

Virtual • Naperville, IL


“I believe in a person's inherent healing potential. My goal is to create a safe space where your story will be heard with the utmost compassion.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shobana Shanmugavelayutham

Shobana Shanmugavelayutham

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I truly believe in each individuals ability to come to a conclusion on what is best for them. With a little warmth, love and guided conversation, a person can really grow so much!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ganime Nazif

Ganime Nazif

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I currently have over 16 years within the non-profit sector, private practice, residential substance abuse treatment facilities, and medical Social Work facilities. And over 10 years of experience as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC). Throughout these roles, I have developed specialized skills in crisis intervention, non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), care coordination, and de-escalation techniques for clients in active crisis, alongside with identifying solution-focused practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Trauma Reprocessing. My clinical experience includes delivering comprehensive care to clients managing chronic medical conditions, complex trauma, and acute substance use disorders.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tiffany Holden

Tiffany Holden

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Tiffany offers a compassionate and client-centered approach to treat a range mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lauren Wagner

Lauren Wagner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should be collaborative and grounded in trust, creating a safe space where you can express yourself without judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sheryl Sierakowski

Sheryl Sierakowski

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I was a former Division I basketball player. I'm especially passionate about helping athletes build confidence, resilience, and reach their full potential both on and off the field.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Akisha Russell

Akisha Russell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring warmth, understanding, and a deep commitment to helping clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jorge Bonilla

Jorge Bonilla

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a solution-focused therapist who believes that connection and communication are essential for lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lynette Garber

Lynette Garber

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My focus is to incorporate compassion and humor to help build self-awareness, resiliency and freedom from unhealthy patterns and past pains.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laurie Gray

Laurie Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As your therapist, I am here to create a warm, accepting space where you can feel heard and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Luis Diaz

Luis Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“When we work together, you'll find a warm, friendly space where we explore life's challenges with clarity and resilience.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Martha Arboleda Ortiz

Martha Arboleda Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative, focused on creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where my clients feel heard and validated.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tarik Brown

Tarik Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm a friendly harm reduction therapist dedicated to a trauma-informed and client-centered approach.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Sarah Duncan

Dr. Sarah Duncan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal as an International Psychologist and State of Illinois licensed Clinical Social Worker is to create safe and empowering client spaces by providing warm, culturally intelligent, and proven modalities for clients dealing with overwhelming life...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lisamarie Murdoch

Lisamarie Murdoch

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I am committed to providing compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental care in a safe and welcoming environment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nadia Bhatti

Nadia Bhatti

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a South-Asian therapist, I understand the cultural nuances and stigma surrounding mental health in our communities.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Alesha Morrison

Alesha Morrison

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Welcome! I’m a passionate and dedicated Licensed Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting both youth and adults on their paths to healing. My focus lies in helping individuals navigate trauma, overcome anxiety disorders, and improve emotional well-being through child therapy and trauma-focused interventions.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erika Walton

Erika Walton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I've had the privilege of supporting individuals from childhood through older adulthood, with a strong focus on ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nida Haider

Nida Haider

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I've always been able to see experiences through an eclectic and holistic lens- one of the many reasons Psychology felt like a calling!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jaime Altman

Jaime Altman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am very laidback and am not the kind of therapist to ask, "And how does that make you feel?" I use real, everyday language along with humor...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Sisler

Jill Sisler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel safe, understood, and empowered to move toward meaningful growth and healing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Page

Dr. Lisa Page

Therapist

Virtual • Park Ridge, IL


“By the end of each session, clients will feel supported, understood, and will have a clear understandingn of 'next steps'.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Nicole Paryz

Nicole Paryz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in a collaborative approach to work through your thoughts and feelings and their impact on your behavior, mood, self-esteem and interpersonal relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Agata Woldan-Lopez

Agata Woldan-Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My passion is helping people heal from anxiety, stress, and trauma in their personal, work, and family lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amelia Mayadenu

Amelia Mayadenu

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy is best when it is a collaborative approach. I will be there to guide you with resources, tools, psychoeducation, and the most effective techniques to fit your needs.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shuwanda Hudson

Shuwanda Hudson

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I focus on creating a safe, empowering, and transparent space where they can feel comfortable discussing their concerns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kara Jacob

Kara Jacob

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Swansea, IL


I have been working as a therapist since 2008. I am very client-focused, allowing each child/youth I work with to guide treatment. I encourage parents to be active in the treatment process. I try my best to make therapy never feel like "therapy".

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Kerry McBroome

Dr. Kerry McBroome

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring puns, warmth, and a great deal of enthusiasm to my work. The environment is non-judgemental: swear, get messy, it's all welcome.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Aimee Dinschel

Aimee Dinschel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is for you to not just feel supported, but to leave sessions with more clarity, confidence, and direction.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elwin Trammell

Elwin Trammell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am trauma- and PTSD-informed, and I have extensive training in treating trauma. My approach to therapy is holistic...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kaisey Braun

Kaisey Braun

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to create that same safe and supportive space for my clients, knowing firsthand how transformative it can be.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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