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Grief counselors and therapists in Illinois

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Illinois

Coping with the loss of a loved one is deeply personal. Illinois residents can access grief counseling and therapy through Headway's network of 1,481 providers trained in bereavement support, offering sessions as soon as tomorrow with many insurances accepted and copays as low as $0.

Trayvon Gavin

Trayvon Gavin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a warm, down-to-earth therapist who is passionate about helping others grow and move toward the life they want.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Rousonelos

Amanda Rousonelos

Therapist

Virtual • Buda, IL


“The goal of therapy is to provide a comfortable, understanding environment where clients can explore struggles along with setting goals to strive for positive outcomes in their relationships, work, and school.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Irena Bartnick

Irena Bartnick

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My priority is to create a safe, compassionate environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dallas Cressell

Dallas Cressell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I consider my style to be laid-back but intentional... focused on empowering and collaborating with client's toward their personal goals.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emma Kunin

Emma Kunin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you feel accepted, empowered, and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Avi Levin

Avi Levin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“It's within the potential space of the therapeutic experience that we can grow beyond our prior limitations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Georgianna Olivieri

Georgianna Olivieri

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My collaborative therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients to identify and fuel the power of their unique strengths to manage and overcome mental health and substance use challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Flor Eldridge

Flor Eldridge

Therapist

Virtual • Johnston City, IL


My name is Flor Eldridge. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I can help equip you with techniques necessary to cope with your life challenges. I’ve been in the helping field for over 15 years. I have experience working with all ages and all walks of life.

When I am not working, I enjoy time with family and friends, and traveling.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tristin Capelle

Tristin Capelle

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Together, we work to understand your current symptoms, interpersonal dynamics, and how these patterns affect your daily life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Saira Lopes

Saira Lopes

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where they can talk openly about what's been going on in their lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Guy Washington

Dr. Guy Washington

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am an honorably discharged and retired Army veteran who can relate to the military culture, lifestyle, and way of life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tanya Johnson

Tanya Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I utilize evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy (bSFT) to assist individuals in overcoming trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katonia Goods

Katonia Goods

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe every day is a gift to improve ourselves and to have opportunity to live our lives to the fullest potential.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amy Skillings

Amy Skillings

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, and life transitions with compassion and clarity.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Katharine McCormick

Katharine McCormick

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“You don't have to perform wellness for me. You don't have to pretend you're okay. You get to bring all of you—messy, magnificent, uncertain, sacred.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Martin

Michael Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring over 14 years of experience helping individuals, couples, children, and adolescents navigate life's challenges with compassion and evidence-based care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Minnella

Michael Minnella

Therapist

Virtual • Hometown, IL


“As a mental health counselor for more than two decades I have helped people through their dilemmas of trauma, depression, anxiety including ADHD, bipolar management...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Misty Spencer

Misty Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I utilize primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is supportive, strengths-based, and goal-oriented.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lana Copeland

Lana Copeland

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strongly value creating safety within the therapeutic relationship, as I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the most important tool in therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hilda Ramos

Hilda Ramos

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is to help you not dwell in the past but to process it to the extent that it's impacting your present.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rachel Overstreet

Rachel Overstreet

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I combine professional training with lived experience, offering a space where you can show up fully.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Oyer

Joanna Oyer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is committed to helping people work through their issues. I have experience working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic illness, cancer, end of life, caregiver stress, grief and loss, addiction, gender, abuse and relationship issues. I have had the privilege of helping many people in their journey. I believe everyone has the ability to heal, grow and find hope with the right support.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mari Mortensen

Mari Mortensen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oak Park, IL


“I help teens get to the root issues that cause them to feel overwhelmed or stuck in unhealthy behaviors.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jazline Villar

Jazline Villar

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello! I've been practicing since 2017. I've worked in community based organizations and private practice. I've worked closely with the BIPOC communities with a particular emphasis on the Latinx community. I am Latinx and cis-genderd female. I focus on intergenerational trauma and healing. I specialize in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Maternal Mental Health, Family Mental Health, Interpersonal Violence, Complex Trauma and Traumatic Stress. I've seen couples since 2024.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mallory Cybulski

Mallory Cybulski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I'm real, relatable, and really good at giving advice. I offer therapeutic expertise that not only draws from the best practices in my field, but also from the TikTok therapists I've listened to and the experiences I've been through.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Bienemann

Kathryn Bienemann

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I like to excavate an individual's background, the foundation of what makes them them... From there we work on moving forward as an individual gains personal awareness and tools that are already within them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Saadiq Bey

Saadiq Bey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“Clients often tell me that they feel seen, heard, and respected in our work together, and that's exactly my goal.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 9 insurance carriers
Rhonda Harvey

Rhonda Harvey

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Struggles can keep you on edge, but it's possible to find calm again—and we can work toward your goals with care, respect, and a little bit of humor along the way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Weaver-Rivera

Rachel Weaver-Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I engage my clients with a strengths-based perspective. I specialize in helping individuals facing difficult decisions, stress, family concerns, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Megan Vant

Megan Vant

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My focus with clients is to build a safe and trusting dynamic in order to explore issues that negatively impact life's experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mary Creamer-Tate

Mary Creamer-Tate

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am empathetic and approachable. My goal is to support clients in a non-judgmental and relatable way as they reach their goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carmen Teague

Carmen Teague

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


For over 15 years I have had experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of therapeutic settings. My practice includes work dealing with a variety of issues: stress management, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief & loss.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sakina Crosby

Sakina Crosby

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Whether you're dealing with life stressors, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself. Seeking therapy can feel scary, but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Marina Lisjonok

Marina Lisjonok

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is gentle, holistic, and solution-focused. I primarily use Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) to help clear emotional disturbances and release mental blocks quickly and effectively.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gayle Lane

Gayle Lane

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring warmth, compassion, and a deep respect for each person's unique journey. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel truly heard and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jennifer Beechler

Jennifer Beechler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Collinsville, IL


“Using a warm and encouraging approach, I walk with you through your experience, providing support and guidance.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raziya Webster

Raziya Webster

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! My name is Raziya. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience. I hold a Masters Degree in Social Work and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. I am passionate about helping clients reach their full potential in life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shana Mehta

Shana Mehta

Psychologist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“Dr. Mehta views therapy as a collaborative process. She works with her client to gain a deeper understanding of past struggles and tendencies, assist in managing current challenges, and develop achievable goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Teena Mabry

Teena Mabry

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, direct, and supportive. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and respected, without judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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