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Grief counselors and therapists in Columbia, MD

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Columbia, MD

Coping with bereavement in Columbia doesn't have to be isolating. Our network of compassionate providers specializes in grief therapy, anticipatory grief, and meaning-making after loss. Many clients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per session.

Dr. Supriya Narang

Dr. Supriya Narang

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 mi away • Columbia, MD


“My approach blends compassionate care with evidence-based medicine to help each individual find clarity, hope, and a meaningful path forward.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Chidinma Eze

Dr. Chidinma Eze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • Ellicott City, MD


“I am a dual-board certified family and Mental health nurse practitioner. I believe in holistic care when providing care to my patients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Robin Brown

Robin Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • Ellicott City, MD


“I use a variety of healing modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS and art to help clients move through trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and identity issues.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Stanley

Veronica Stanley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Laurel, MD


“I believe that all people have the innate ability to tap into their inner strength to become the person and live the life that they truly desire.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Skeeter

Thomas Skeeter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 mi away • Laurel, MD


“He combines a family systems theory approach integrated with spirituality as a way to help patients identify stressors and develop healthy behaviors.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Tosin Sowunmi

Dr. Tosin Sowunmi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Laurel, MD


“My extensive background spans the management of depression, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, grief, loss, and cultural and relationship issues.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole White-Samuels

Nicole White-Samuels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Middle River, MD


“Nicole White-Samuels is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidenced based practice found extremely effective in providing relief and healing for those suffering with trauma...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. David Defoe

Dr. David Defoe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Laurel, MD


“I have a client centered approach to therapy and believe that each individual has within themselves a capacity to make impactful changes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Men's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jim Piffath

Jim Piffath

Therapist

In-person • 7.9 mi away • Glenelg, MD


“I try and provide a comfortable, safe environment where clients don't feel like they're being judged.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Burke

Sarah Burke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.5 mi away • Columbia, MD


“I decided to become a therapist, mid-life, after weathering a difficult crisis and learning how to work through it.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kevin Gillespie

Kevin Gillespie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Glenwood, MD


“My practice reflects my belief that people can rise through life's toughest moments and come out stronger.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Grace Ashu-Ngang

Dr. Grace Ashu-Ngang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Beltsville, MD


“I am dedicated to listening and meeting you exactly where you are, working collaboratively to uncover solutions that truly empower you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Mapendo Karen Safari

Dr. Mapendo Karen Safari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Laurel, MD


“During our first session, you can expect a personalized and attentive experience that focuses on understanding your needs and developing a tailored treatment plan just for you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ashley Bedeau

Ashley Bedeau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Baltimore, MD


Ashley Bedeau, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Counselor. As an African American-Trinidadian, I offer a unique perspective in my practice. With a background in trauma care, dual-diagnosis treatment, and first responder wellness, I employ a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to promote resilience and healing. My goal is to help you navigate life's challenges with empathy and confidence.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evelyn Ogendi

Evelyn Ogendi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“As a client, you should expect to feel listen to and understood. You should expect excellent, evidenced based care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sheindel Rabinowitz

Sheindel Rabinowitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“As a caring, sensitive, and empathetic therapist, wife, and mother, I know and understand pain from personal experience.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hannah Gould

Hannah Gould

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Greenbelt, MD


“My basic approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral with a holistic approach. Other modalities include rational-emotive, reality therapy, gestalt, psychodynamic.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Beck

Linda Beck

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pikesville, MD


“I have years of experience, particularly in the field of trauma. I utilize EMDR and a variety of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches, and am also trained in DBT.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Anika Green

Anika Green

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Owings Mills, MD


“Known for her holistic, client-centered approach, Anika emphasizes both evidence-based treatment and the importance of human connection in the recovery process.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tammerra Hewitt

Tammerra Hewitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Lanham, MD


“The goal is to meet each client where they are then guide them to anew path with open, direct and solution oriented therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lisa Dubbs

Lisa Dubbs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Eldersburg, MD


“Working with clients who are struggling with Trauma, PTSD, Depression and/or anxiety is my specialty and what I am passionate about.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elaine Cook

Elaine Cook

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Baltimore, MD


I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a primary care background. I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. My focus areas are adults and geriatric patients.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tony McCusker

Tony McCusker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Eldersburg, MD


“I participate in a salutogenic model of therapy, focusing on solutions and equipping people with the tools they need to succeed and grow.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Grace Chikezie

Dr. Grace Chikezie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Lanham, MD


“With nearly three decades of experience in healthcare under my belt, including primary care and mental health services...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Benjamin

Amanda Benjamin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Owings Mills, MD


Hi! I’m Amanda and I’m a Black, queer licensed clinical social worker who specializes in creating healing spaces for Black and Brown communities. I enjoy working with young people, creatives, activists and healers, especially. I believe therapy should be a place to discover your most authentic self, bravely and safely. I show up with gentleness, intentionality, and honesty, with the ultimate goal of supporting you in navigating your own healing journey.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samantha Mealey

Samantha Mealey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“I use evidence-based practices including EMDR, CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing, tailored to your specific needs to effectively help you get the relief and progress needed.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gabi Daigle

Gabi Daigle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“I am a person-centered and solution-focused therapist, as I hope to give you the therapeutic experience you want...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ramonia Morant

Ramonia Morant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Hyattsville, MD


“I'm a therapist who believes in progress, not perfection. With over 10 years of experience working with adults and adolescents...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
James Finkelstein

James Finkelstein

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“My therapy is grounded in the evidence-based approaches of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Chiaverini

Leah Chiaverini

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Burtonsville, MD


“I have a particular interest in those who are grieving, an experience that is difficult for anyone, particularly a young person...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Vickye Hayter

Vickye Hayter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Kensington, MD


“I strive to provide a supportive, thoughtful space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chantel Copeland

Chantel Copeland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Rockville, MD


“I specialize in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. I also have previous experience providing counseling for grief and loss, chronic/terminal illnesses and gerontology.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. JoAnna Ubiwa

Dr. JoAnna Ubiwa

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Silver Spring, MD


“I'm here to be your catalyst for positive change. When you start your therapeutic journey with me, one goal is for you to see a transformative shift within yourself—where you can truly flourish, thrive, and prosper in every aspect of your life.”
Grief or loss, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Linda Kalle

Dr. Linda Kalle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Bowie, MD


“My clinical expertise comprises of using assessment tools, personal observations, and evidence-based practice measures to improve patient health outcomes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessie Joachim

Jessie Joachim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Rockville, MD


Welcome—I'm glad you're here.

Acknowledging that you need help is a courageous first step, and finding the right space to share your struggles can feel overwhelming. I’m here to make that process a little easier.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My approach is rooted in warmth, compassion, and respect. I work with individuals who are navigating a wide range of challenges, whether they stem from the past or are part of everyday life.

My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, and addiction. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, build resilience, and begin to heal.

You don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Kensington, MD


“I am a clinical social worker and registered play therapist with over 20 years providing direct services to children and families in several different environments...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Heaton

Jennifer Heaton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Kensington, MD


“I am passionate about empowering clients of all ages through a strength based approach as we work together to develop self understanding and gain the tools necessary to move towards the life fullfillment you are seeking.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Miriam Schor

Miriam Schor

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Pikesville, MD


“I use play therapy to help them express feelings, process experiences, and practice new ways of coping.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Panic disorders
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Kopel

Amy Kopel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Towson, MD


I am a single women with two grown beautiful daughters. I am a cat lady with two adorable cats who greet me at the door and sleep with me at night. I have been a therapist for many years and thoroughly enjoy getting to know people and witness their growth over time.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanita Newman

Shanita Newman

Therapist

In-person • 17 mi away • Lanham, MD


“My approach combines practical tools, emotional insight, and culturally-aware support to help you understand your patterns and feel more grounded in your everyday life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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