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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Northbrook, IL

Navigating grief and loss in Northbrook is deeply personal, and Headway connects you with compassionate providers experienced in bereavement support, complicated grief treatment, and coping with death. Our network of 1,481 licensed providers offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions to help you find meaning and heal at your own pace.

Shelia Ransom Jenkins

Shelia Ransom Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, I’m Shelia Ransom Jenkins, MSW, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families through life’s challenges. I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach to therapy, creating a safe space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered.

I hold a Master of Social Work and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and my professional background includes work in community mental health, educational settings, and clinical leadership roles. I have experience helping clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship and family conflict, behavioral concerns, life transitions, and stress related to work, school, and personal growth. I also have specialized training in perinatal mental health, supporting individuals experiencing postpartum depression and related mood disorders.

My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and strengths-based interventions, tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, practical, and rooted in trust.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, navigating a difficult transition, or seeking deeper self-understanding, my goal is to support you with empathy, clarity, and encouragement as you work toward healing and lasting change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nechola Hodge

Nechola Hodge

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is supportive but direct, offering both empathy and honest feedback to help clients move forward.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stephen Baker

Dr. Stephen Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I generally work with adult populations and have over ten years of experience working with the following client concerns: Major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorder concerns, stress management,...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tierra Aikens

Tierra Aikens

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is very important to me, because healing and growth happen best when you feel safe, heard, and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Orren Reeves

Orren Reeves

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


College and early adulthood can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. I work with college students and young adults who are navigating academic pressure, shifting friendships, family expectations, dating, and big life decisions. You might look like you’re managing it all, but inside you feel anxious, unsure of yourself, or constantly comparing where you are to everyone else. Whether you’re struggling with burnout, identity questions, or just trying to figure out your next step, therapy can be a place to slow down and actually breathe.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Silvana Loka

Dr. Silvana Loka

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“With 25 years of clinical experience, I help individuals and couples make sense of these patterns at their root, so what feels automatic, confusing, or painful can finally become understandable and changeable.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
LaShara Shaw

LaShara Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • Naperville, IL


“My goal is to empower individuals to make intentional choices that lead to growth, healing, and a life of purpose.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christy Stewart

Christy Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive space that centers the intersecting identities of my clients and that prioritizes the autonomy and empowerment of my clients above all else.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Benjamin Horberg

Benjamin Horberg

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I pride myself on learning the uniqueness of every individual it is a privilege to treat in my practice.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Men's issues
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Sonya King-Thomas

Dr. Sonya King-Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring an open mind and genuine curiosity to every session, because your story deserved to be heard without judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Amodeo

Lisa Amodeo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Lisa Amodeo 30 years of experience and is dual Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michelle Cruz

Michelle Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults of all ages and families. I am bilingual so I offer therapy in english and spanish.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrew Gordon

Andrew Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am sincere about providing my clients the space and compassion needed to feel understood and supported.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katherine Hahn

Katherine Hahn

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I prioritize authenticity in therapy; I will show up open, honest, and ready to laugh at your dark humor.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tonia Short

Tonia Short

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe you are in charge of your own life. I am an empathetic listener and often help you find holistic solutions to your struggles.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Miguel Lopez

Miguel Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My passion is helping people heal from past trauma, mental health challenges, or substance abuse issues caused by life stressors and other factors.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Barrientos

Sara Barrientos

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe you already have the strength within you, sometimes it just needs support and space to come through.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tricia Cervantes

Tricia Cervantes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Princeton, IL


“I am committed to creating a supportive, compassionate space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered in their healing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brent Sykes

Brent Sykes

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I empower clients to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, fostering resilience and personal growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Yvette Medina

Yvette Medina

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I will be my clients biggest advocate, and your support, we will laugh and celebrate accomplishments that you will make in our sessions together, from the biggest to the smallest.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jim Perabo

Jim Perabo

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is steady, collaborative, and down-to-earth so you can create meaningful change that actually fits your life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carolyne Batte

Carolyne Batte

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is collaborate and personalized, focusing on understanding your unique needs and supporting you through your mental health journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Salma Mohiuddin

Salma Mohiuddin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring more than two decades of combined experience—including trauma‐informed work, couples counseling, teen therapy, and family support—and approach everything with genuine compassion and respect for each person's cultural background.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christa Hill

Christa Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello I am Christa Hill, LCSW. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 9 years of experience assisting my clients navigate, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and life transitions. My approach is warm, down to earth, and focused of helping you understand yourself while building the tools to feel more confident and balanced. I believe therapy should be like real conversation-honest, supportive, and sometimes a little humorous. I keep it real at all times!

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. I will meet you where you are and together we will establish and work to achieve your goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Celeste McGill

Dr. Celeste McGill

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients describe me as warm, honest, and deeply supportive. I bring over 30 years of experience working with diverse communities...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gina Dunphy

Gina Dunphy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“With 35 years in the social work field, including work in schools and the past 6 years in private practice, I bring a calm, supportive presence to the people I work with.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Scott Dollinger

Scott Dollinger

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am the primary caregiver in my family of ADHD and chronically ill people and have worked as a First Responder.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Arianna Poteres

Arianna Poteres

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Welcome! My name is Arianna. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have extensive experience supporting teens and adults navigating anxiety, eating disorders, neurodivergence, and life adjustments. I provide a calm, grounded space to help you navigate your current chapter with clarity and purpose. I believe in helping individuals come to terms with their current circumstances while also supporting your capacity to pursue meaningful change and personal transformation.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Madalyn Peyton

Madalyn Peyton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a Queer-identifying therapist with experience in both private practice and community mental health settings.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katelyn O'Connell

Katelyn O'Connell

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My style is person-centered, warm and compassionate, with an emphasis on supporting you in identifying your strengths and leaning into your values.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Flier

Stephanie Flier

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive, real conversation where you don't have to filter yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“With over 20 years of experience, I blend evidence-based approaches like CBT with a warm, collaborative style that helps you feel heard and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Simone Shepardson

Simone Shepardson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I'm Simone Shepardson, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with nearly two decades of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I've worked across a range of clinical settings — inpatient care, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient therapy — which has given me a deep understanding of how to meet clients wherever they are in their journey. I specialize in working with gifted populations, high-functioning autism, anxiety, ADHD, and family dynamics. I've served over 10 years on the board of the Illinois Association for Play Therapy and previously acted as a clinical advisor to the West Suburban Bipolar Group in DuPage County. Outside of my practice, I'm a professionally trained singer and musician, a dancer, and a devoted wife and mother. I bring my whole self — warmth, creativity, and genuine care — into the work I do with each client.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Meggan MacFarlane

Meggan MacFarlane

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental with a dose of humor—focused on empowering you to reconnect with your strengths and create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erin Osborn

Erin Osborn

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe caring for your mental and emotional health is one of the most meaningful investments you can make in yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Adelia Davis

Adelia Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am passionate about helping clients give voice to their family narratives and shift patterns that no longer serve them, while building practical, evidence-based skills for lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Madison Hagene

Madison Hagene

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi-I'm Madison- a licensed therapist dedicated to helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and changes. I create a compassionate and down-to-earth space where you can feel understood and supported in making meaningful change.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chique Henderson

Chique Henderson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I'm an integrative psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who believes that healing happens when people feel truly heard, supported, and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Hines

Dr. Lisa Hines

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I have over 3 decades of experience working in the fields of mental health and social work. I work with youth, adults, and couples who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, relationship issues, and school refusal.

I have spent my career learning and translating theories into practice with individuals, families, couples, and groups. For the last few years, I've gained deeper knowledge working with trauma, anxiety, couples, and the LGBTQIA+ population.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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