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Grief counselors and therapists in Oak Park, IL

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Oak Park, IL

In Oak Park, Headway's grief therapy specialists help you work through bereavement, isolation, and unresolved grief using cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and support groups. Our 1,579 providers are available for free consultations and can typically schedule appointments within two weeks. Sessions blend in-person and virtual options to fit your needs.

Jensen Crenshaw

Jensen Crenshaw

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I show up to that complexity with warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person's unique emotional world.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Beth Davison

Beth Davison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to make lasting, positive changes in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
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 7 insurance carriers
Paul Fairbanks

Paul Fairbanks

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is supportive, flexible, and grounded, with a focus on helping you feel safe enough to explore, strong enough to grow...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sam Shabsin

Sam Shabsin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring an energetic, warm, and direct approach to therapy. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel supported while also feeling empowered to grow.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kim Olver

Kim Olver

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I focus on helping you understand yourself so you can create healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Daniel Atkins

Daniel Atkins

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“He works with trauma conditioning in all forms and offers a safe, compassionate space to explore your issues and uncover the roots of your distress.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Victoria Victorenko

Victoria Victorenko

Therapist

Virtual • Westmont, IL


“I believe in holding space for the whole person, not just the symptoms, and I aim to help women feel heard, supported, and empowered as they navigate motherhood and beyond.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kenneth Leggin

Kenneth Leggin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Self-determination is key to a fulfilling life. My approach is to assist clients with unlocking the door of their potential.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jimmy Escobar

Jimmy Escobar

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Coming from a background in law enforcement, I tend to use police metaphors to help illustrate important points.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Latoya Johnson-Foster

Latoya Johnson-Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Olympia Fields, IL


“I enjoy working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds to help them develop healthy coping skills to deal with the most challenging issues in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hilary Tolson

Hilary Tolson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My hope for you is to help enhance well-being, build self-awareness, restore emotional balance and foster healing and acceptance.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather Wyant

Heather Wyant

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am committed to working together with you, helping you to meet life's challenges and reach your goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aidarina Basarudin-Pigott

Aidarina Basarudin-Pigott

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“Aida, with qualities like knowledge, patience, warmth, and empathy, connects with clients of all ages, including the resistant.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Osmanski

Maria Osmanski

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is practical, approachable, and collaborative. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), acceptance-based strategies, and solution-focused techniques...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kevin McClure

Kevin McClure

Therapist

Virtual • Peoria, IL


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, and growth-oriented. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership—one where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences openly while also being challenged toward...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Akisha Russell

Akisha Russell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I founded The Answer Within because I believe the answers you're searching for are already within you.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tessa Derecho

Tessa Derecho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“She believes healing doesn't always have to be heavy, and that laughter can be part of the therapeutic journey too.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tracy "Lani" Takaki

Tracy "Lani" Takaki

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in maintaining a healthy body-mind connection and prioritizing self-care, mindfulness, and compassion as key to happiness and living a fulfilling life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mustapha Olugbile

Mustapha Olugbile

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in providing the best quality care using evidence-based practice that includes medication management and therapeutic sessions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Olalekan Fapohunda

Dr. Olalekan Fapohunda

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mokena, IL


“My goal is to help you get back to your optimal mental health by bringing you back to a place where you can do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people without any difficulty.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kyla Donovan

Kyla Donovan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in taking a holistic mind/body/spirit approach when it comes to treating mental health and focus on creating greater harmony between these aspects of an individual's life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Corby Jackson

Corby Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is centered around empowering you to discover and affirm your true self, guided by the purpose you seek in life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lindsay Maxson Eckdahl

Dr. Lindsay Maxson Eckdahl

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is to empower you to uncover insights, develop coping strategies, and facilitate personal growth.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Dyer

Christina Dyer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapeutic approach is honest, direct, and caring. I draw on various evidence-based therapies to create a personalized treatment plan that best suits your unique needs and goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Burger

Ashley Burger

Therapist

Virtual • Schaumburg, IL


“I am a compassionate, energetic and empathic practitioner who appreciates the vulnerability required to open up to a social worker.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kelli Louden

Kelli Louden

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that everyone deserves to live full healthy lives, free of past trauma, hurt and pain that can impact our lives in negative ways.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
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
Bethany Vanne

Bethany Vanne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dunlap, IL


“My passion is to come alongside broken and hurting people as they begin their journeys of healing and growth.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amber Drake

Amber Drake

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I love to empower my clients to move towards the things, passions and people that are meaningful in their life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nicole Lewis

Nicole Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based. I tailor treatment to your unique needs...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tigist Taylor

Tigist Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe the client is just as important as the therapist in this process, therefore I do not utilize a one-size-fits-all approach.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stephanie Diaz

Dr. Stephanie Diaz

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and strengths-based. I integrate evidence-based practices in psychology with an understanding of each client's cultural and educational background, tailoring care to meet their unique needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Medinat Balogun

Dr. Medinat Balogun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“A pathway to healing, I offer active listening, thorough assessment, information gathering, diagnostics evaluation, and medication management.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Aloha LeBlanc

Aloha LeBlanc

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to maintain a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my patients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanell Gladson

Shanell Gladson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bartonville, IL


“I believe that improving mental health begins with a strong foundation in wellness—addressing sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional support.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kanesha Walker Amaro

Kanesha Walker Amaro

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm, direct, and down-to-earth, and I focus on helping clients build insight while also learning practical tools they can use in everyday life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angela Jalloh

Angela Jalloh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in seeing the person behind the diagnosis and walking alongside you toward healing and growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lauren Jackson

Lauren Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a Black woman, mother, caregiver, and mental health professional, I understand how culture, family expectations, life experiences, and multiple responsibilities can impact emotional wellness.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shezelle McCaskill

Shezelle McCaskill

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My warm interactive style focuses on support. Clients will feel seen and heard throughout our journey.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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