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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

Grieving a loved one requires compassionate support. In Gaithersburg, Headway offers access to providers trained in grief therapy, meaning-making, and anticipatory grief across our network of 1,414 clinicians. Find a therapist who fits your needs and begin healing with flexible, affordable care.

Dr. Carol Chike

Dr. Carol Chike

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of every client I serve.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Arthur Chen

Dr. Arthur Chen

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


Hi, I'm Dr. Arthur Chen, a licensed psychologist in Boca Raton and a Clinical Director. My passion is helping you navigate challenges and build lasting well-being through evidence-based strategies, genuine empathy, and active collaboration.

I specialize in Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, eating disorder recovery, and substance abuse recovery. Our practice, where I'm Clinical Director, also handles severe issues like bipolar disorder and psychosis.

My style is active, empathetic, and results-oriented. I don't just listen; I provide direct feedback and insightful questions to deepen your self-awareness. I'll gently challenge you to explore new perspectives and identify patterns, always in a safe space. My core is unconditional positive regard and profound care, ensuring you feel safe and accepted, truly heard and understood.

My strength is equipping you with practical skills for daily life. I provide concrete tools to manage difficult emotions, improve communication, develop robust coping mechanisms, and cultivate emotional resilience. My commitment is tangible results: symptom reduction, sustainable recovery, deeper self-discovery, and ultimately, an improved quality of life. Whether you want to "figure things out" or enhance your mental fitness, I'm here to guide you.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Suzanne Day

Suzanne Day

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I have two decades of experience specializing in trauma, grief, relationship issues, anxiety, addiction and depression.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sana Chunara

Sana Chunara

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Baltimore, MD


“I combine evidence-based medication management with supportive, therapeutic conversation to help you feel heard and empowered.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Catherine Frias

Catherine Frias

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Frederick, MD


Hello. My name is Catherine Frias. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy for a variety of issues and I love accompanying people along their journey to health and wellness.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Linda Kalle

Dr. Linda Kalle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 29 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
Linda Beck

Linda Beck

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Dr. Margaret Arotimi

Dr. Margaret Arotimi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Clinton, MD


“I believe mental health is the cornerstone of a happy, stable life. I applaud you for taking the brave step to seek help.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Sheindel Rabinowitz

Sheindel Rabinowitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Njideka Emenyi

Njideka Emenyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Westminster, MD


“I am passionate about fighting the stigma of mental health and assisting others as they access their potential for growth and change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Mapendo Karen Safari

Dr. Mapendo Karen Safari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 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
John Michalczyk

John Michalczyk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Ellicott City, MD


“It is my goal as a therapist to provide a safe and supportive environment for others so they may achieve personal well-being and productive relationships on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evelyn Ogendi

Evelyn Ogendi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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
James Finkelstein

James Finkelstein

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Samantha Mealey

Samantha Mealey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
John Windsor

John Windsor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Timonium, MD


“Therapy is a team effort between the client's expertise in their life and the counselor's knowledge of helpful mental health practices to find healing and solutions to life's difficulties.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Amanda Benjamin

Amanda Benjamin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 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
Michael Serene

Michael Serene

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Towson, MD


Hello! My name is Michael Serene, you can call me Mike, and I have been practicing in the helping profession for over thirty years. I am first and foremost a Professional Listener who looks forward to hearing your story in full confidence, and helping you find ways to achieve peace and contentment in your life. I believe every challenge in life deserves to be heard, and every person deserves support and professional, competent assistance in addressing those challenges.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shannon McGhee

Shannon McGhee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Upper Marlboro, MD


“Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I offer a safe space for clients to explore their concerns, gain insights, and develop practical skills to improve their well-being and achieve their desired outcomes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lou Applebaum

Lou Applebaum

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Severna Park, MD


“I will work to develop a nurturing relationship with you and I'll provide a safe place for you to be open and honest.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lula Heatley

Lula Heatley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baltimore, MD


“I have 25 years of experience in the Social Work field and love my profession with compassion and respect for others.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Benjamin Bowman

Benjamin Bowman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Timonium, MD


“I utilize a skills based approach drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help you create a multi-faceted toolbox that can be used to face challenges disrupting your life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Energetic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christine Briggs

Christine Briggs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baltimore, MD


“I am a Holistic Mental Health Therapist and I like to treat all dimensions of my clients in order to achieve true sustainable balance, growth, and healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Heather Knox

Heather Knox

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Arnold, MD


“I've been practicing for over 25 years, and work primarily with depression, anxiety, trauma / PTSD, and life changes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheridan Heinrichs

Sheridan Heinrichs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hagerstown, MD


“I believe therapy isn't about erasing the past, but about building new, healthier pathways—much like constructing a new road beside an old one—so you have better tools, choices, and patterns moving forward.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mary Beth Voorhees

Mary Beth Voorhees

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mechanicsville, MD


I have always enjoyed working with people. I have both a bachelors and master's in clinical social work. My experience over the past 30years includes working with grief, anxiety, depression, addiction/ recovery. I enjoy working with the military both active duty and veterans as I understand the military culture. You are not a diagnosis to me, but someone who has strengths that need to be bought to the surface.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ashley Semans

Ashley Semans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Centreville, MD


“I take a conservative approach with prescribing and find that education is especially important in empowering clients so as to have the necessary information about expected outcomes, options moving forward, and what to do if they feel side effects...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis Mapes

Alexis Mapes

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hi there, I'm Alexis.

Are you feeling stressed or burned out, anxious or depressed? If so, you are not alone.

I'm here to listen & support. Together, we can talk things through and help you set and reach goals. Therapy has been shown to increase self-awareness, help you uncover your own personal desires, and even improve your overall physical health.

I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals and become a more well-balanced, healthy, and insightful version of yourself.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Tina Clark

Tina Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I communicate with honesty, empathy, and respect. You can expect a calm, supportive, and down-to-earth tone—one that encourages openness without pressure.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Momar Mboup

Momar Mboup

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I bring 15 years of nursing experience and the clinical expertise of a board-certified PMHNP to every session.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rhonda Bradley-Shabazz

Rhonda Bradley-Shabazz

Therapist

Virtual • Chevy Chase, MD


As a therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and

individuals, I use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Catheline Odia

Catheline Odia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Frederick, MD


“I take a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental approach so you can feel comfortable sharing what's on your mind.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Avril Sargeant

Dr. Avril Sargeant

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe healing happens when people feel safe enough to be honest, explore their experiences, and try new ways of thinking and coping.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tahitia Nesmith

Tahitia Nesmith

Therapist

Virtual • Burtonsville, MD


“From a holistic and strength-based approach, my role is to support individuals experiencing a range of psychological and social-emotional concerns...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Fox

Amy Fox

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely seen and understood, and I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are while we work toward meaningful, realistic change together.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Bernice Essien

Dr. Bernice Essien

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I approach each therapeutic relationship with warmth, acceptance, and an open mind where you can feel heard and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Barbara Buxton

Barbara Buxton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I utilize active listening to truly understand each patient's unique perspective, lifestyle, and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Simone Collins

Simone Collins

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I take a person-centered approach to therapy; I focus on meeting clients where they are and tailoring treatment goals to meet the needs of each individual client.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Susannah Beier

Susannah Beier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I strive to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable being honest about their struggles...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dy'Nesia Ganaway

Dy'Nesia Ganaway

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I practice from a client-centered, empathetic perspective using narrative and solution-focused therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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