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Grief counselors and therapists in Plainfield, IL

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Plainfield, IL

Plainfield residents grieving a parent, partner, sibling, or friend can find compassionate mental health support through Headway's network of 1,479 licensed providers. Our therapists offer bereavement counseling and meaning-making techniques to help you through anticipatory grief, unresolved grief, and the healing process after loss.

Aleks Kico

Aleks Kico

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Inverness, IL


“Therapy, at its best, is not about blame or quick fixes, it's about clarity, responsibility, and learning how to move forward with strength and purpose.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yesenia Uriostegui Nunez

Yesenia Uriostegui Nunez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to help you manage stress, anxiety, life transitions, and cultural identity challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
May Alirad

May Alirad

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I offer a Strength-Based approach to therapy that encourages women, children, and adolescents to rediscover a newfound sense of hope, joy, and peace of mind.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Mascenic

Jessica Mascenic

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mount Prospect, IL


“Most of my work centers around mindfulness awareness and practices in addition to utilizing art as therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Melvin Tillman

Dr. Melvin Tillman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


Whether it's money, cultural awareness, of therapeutic fit, there can be many barriers with finding the right therapist. One of my biggest goals as a counselor is to break down these obstacles. To meet this end, I implement an intersectional approach as I get to know my clients. Understanding what you need best allows me to provide it.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hope Barnes

Hope Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lansing, IL


“I believe healing begins when we feel seen, heard, and supported. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where growth is nurtured, stories are honored, and hope is restored.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Stribling-Vergara

Daniel Stribling-Vergara

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“My approach is promotes the mind-body connection, empowering my clients to live an embodied and fulfilled life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Renee Rodgers

Renee Rodgers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I think clients will develop their own voice, intrapersonally and with others; establish a place to emote; discover solutions to problems.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Amira Farrag

Dr. Amira Farrag

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I view therapy as a collaborative experience grounded in curiosity and authenticity. I tend to be a direct therapist.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lisa Pearson

Lisa Pearson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bourbonnais, IL


“It's a priority of mine that each individual I meet with leaves a session feeling heard, respected, and their feelings validated.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cameron Stamm

Cameron Stamm

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


Cameron works to empower clients as they move towards their goals of their healing journeys. She values care, and trust within the therapeutic process to create a safe space for clients to foster growth with intentionality. Cameron's support is backed by ove 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and parents, families.

Cameron specializes in integrating relational, play-based, somatic, narrative, feminist, and values based work. She is committed to inclusive, culturally responsive care and her collaborative approach centers mutuality, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sara Speier

Sara Speier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and major life transitions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kanika Shirole

Kanika Shirole

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I also specialize in supporting clients who are working towards expanding their self-concept and exploring aspects and intersections of their ethnic, cultural, racial, sexual, and gender identities.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ali Vernasco

Ali Vernasco

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I have over 11 years experience in the field of Social Work, with a passion for helping my clients work through difficult life transitions, trauma, gender, and grief.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rae Reed

Rae Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a space to explore ingrained habits in relationships, to build trust that allows you to feel your emotions and learn new healthy habits.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Hardik Kotak

Hardik Kotak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I am a queer, immigrant, gender non-conforming therapist focusing on trauma, identity-struggles, neurodiversity and personality disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oreoluwatomi Agbaje

Oreoluwatomi Agbaje

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I work with my patients in a partnership that lets us build a plan that will work the best for them!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Shelly Scamardo

Dr. Shelly Scamardo

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Barrington, IL


“I believe everyone has the inner strength to grow and thrive. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in compassion and evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Susan Walsh

Susan Walsh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Ottawa, IL


“I don't believe in one-size-fits-all treatment. I take time to understand what's really going on beneath the surface and partner with you to create a plan that feels realistic and effective.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Torrey Dunk

Torrey Dunk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Inverness, IL


“My approach is thoughtful, steady, and grounded in creating a safe, calm environment where clients feel respected and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephen Brown

Stephen Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based practice that is effective for depression, all forms of anxiety, insomnia and substance use disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nancy Paul

Nancy Paul

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Evanston, IL


With my background in art, bodywork, and spirituality, I am able to work holistically, and to faciliate mind/body/spirit wellness. I enjoy working with clients of all faiths, ethnicities, genders, and sexual preferences. Artists, introverts, and introspective people will find me especially understanding and perceptive.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Luke Thompson

Dr. Luke Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Laila Ashkazari

Laila Ashkazari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Evanston, IL


“Laila's clinical approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected to enact change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tobiloba Adewolu

Tobiloba Adewolu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Evanston, IL


“I provide compassionate, patient-centered care, tailoring evidence-based treatments to each individual's unique needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Moses Oluga

Moses Oluga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Evanston, IL


“Mental health is just as vital as physical health, and you deserve care that treats the whole person—not just the symptoms.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lonny Levin

Lonny Levin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Evanston, IL


“I've been there, too. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe to share your struggles and to work together on finding ways to move forward.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kathrine Hoffower

Kathrine Hoffower

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ottawa, IL


“I help clients discover and develop the healthy, hopeful and resilient parts of themselves that are often the answer to "how do I deal with my anxiety, my depression, a significant loss, an important life transition, or a past trauma?"”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Elke Luken

Elke Luken

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Northbrook, IL


“My approach to therapy is holistic, compassionate and aimed at empowering my clients to discover the potential and greatness inside of them.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joslyn Jelinek

Joslyn Jelinek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“The day to day world is field work and what we do during our session is work and revise new strategies to use during field work.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Stephanie Ross

Stephanie Ross

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Grayslake, IL


“Teaching tangible skills in session for clients to take home and utilize to address identified problematic symptoms.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jerry Blecha

Jerry Blecha

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gurnee, IL


“I have worked extensively with alcoholics and adult children of alcoholics and run groups for the adult children of alcoholic population.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Men's issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 12 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
Monet Mclendon

Monet Mclendon

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe, judgment-free space where clients can show up authentically and begin healing at their own pace.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felicia Chovanec

Felicia Chovanec

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Through my own personal experiences, I've come to value the healing that therapy can offer, and I use that understanding to help others feel supported, empowered, and hopeful.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Candyss Newman

Candyss Newman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! My name is Candyss and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Master of Jurisprudence (MJ)(Children's Law & Policy) with a deep passion for supporting the psychological and emotional wellbeing of individuals and families, particularly those from underserved community populations exposed to trauma and other adverse experiences. I have nearly a decade of experience supporting youth, adults, and families as a therapist. I strive to help people grow beyond their trauma by building the resilience, skills, and resourcefulness they need to improve their quality of life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelley Lee

Kelley Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and evidence-based. I prioritize building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Regina Jones-Ogunsuyi

Regina Jones-Ogunsuyi

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi - I'm Gina, a licensed LCSW in Illinois with 15 years of professional work experience and a MSW from the University of Chicago. I have experience in helping clients (teens and adults) with stress, anxiety, chronic illnesses, midlife crisis, trauma, abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I use several treatment modalities to include Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Informed Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Counseling. I also offer clinical supervision.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katrina Eubanks

Katrina Eubanks

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect to leave sessions with me feeling empowered, goal-oriented, and equipped with practical strategies to navigate their challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Allen

Sarah Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is gentle, person‐centered, and strengths‐based, using solution‐focused and cognitive behavioral techniques to help young people feel more confident, understood, and connected with themselves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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