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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Boston, MA

Grieving in Boston doesn't mean grieving alone. Headway connects you with warm, empathetic providers trained in meaning-making and trauma-informed grief work across neighborhoods like Back Bay, Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain. Sessions are available as soon as tomorrow with copay estimates as low as $0 through insurance.

Natalie Deleon

Natalie Deleon

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am passionate in my work and I bring that positive energy into every session. I usually start my sessions with positive affirmations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Karabeth Vanick

Karabeth Vanick

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I'm Kara, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through anxiety, depression, life transitions, family conflict, and the kind of stress that builds up when you've been carrying too much...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rosa Guzman

Rosa Guzman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Holyoke, MA


“I specifically work with the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community to give my clients hope, compassion, understanding, and support through their journey.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Annmarie Nassiff

Annmarie Nassiff

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is warm, open-minded, and collaborative. I value building trusting relationships, and strive to create a space where clients feel heard, respected, and safe.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Thomas Vassar

Thomas Vassar

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“My goal is to help elevate your insight into what is going, to help provide some clarity on steps to take for the healthiest you to shine through.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mei Lin Pratt

Mei Lin Pratt

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I use Motivational Interviewing and a Client-Centered model to help navigate clients through a wide range of challenges through the intersection of multiple identities.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Neophytos Papaneophytou

Dr. Neophytos Papaneophytou

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


See my website, or my "Psychology Today" page for further: DrNeo.US

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Diana Rodgers

Diana Rodgers

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“While using humor and getting comfortable with one another we can talk through changes you want to make and identify some goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jessel Caballero

Jessel Caballero

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to help clients recognize and shift the thought patterns and behaviors that may be contributing to emotional distress or keeping them stuck.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chelsea Hall

Chelsea Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“You are meant to bloom - not shrink. I know this may be difficult to believe right now, but you are already lovely, wise, and worthy of much more in life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Micah Adams

Micah Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe healing begins in connection and finding a good counseling fit to engage in this process is crucial.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tiffany Shaw

Tiffany Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I have been a SW for 29 years. I received my bachelors of social work from Southern University and A&M College and my masters of social work from Southern at New Orleans. As a SW, at DCFS/CW, I have served as in Investigations, Foster Care, Family Service, Adoption, and as a Child Welfare Supervisor, CW Trainer, and a CW Manager. PRN work included working in MH/SA, hospitals, hospice and school SW. I am a TBRI Pract. & adoption competent. I help people who seek help! I retired from DCFS on 01/21/2026. Please see link below on the impact I’ve made on people across the state and allow me to help you too. Please message me for an appointment. Thank you.

https://youtu.be/XQ9RdZwCRW8

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nyia Bowens

Nyia Bowens

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My mission is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can pause, reflect, and begin the work of emotional healing.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Wusthania Fondoit Alexandre

Wusthania Fondoit Alexandre

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I know it is uncomfortable being in the hot seat, but I will use warmth, humor and care to make you feel heard, cared for and validated...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Fernanda Poyant

Fernanda Poyant

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I practice with radical genuineness and believe part of the healing process is the honest and respectful relationships that can be created in therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Krystal Garcia Deras

Krystal Garcia Deras

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Krystal intentionally practices in culturally-relevant, co-creative, collaborative, healing-centered ways to support QTBIPOC folks and anti-oppressive allies navigating life transitions, anxiety, identity and cultural challenges, and trauma-healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Jacobson

Laura Jacobson

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that every client has the internal resources needed, and I will work with you to identify how to tap into those strengths.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alex Buchwald

Alex Buchwald

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hello! So glad you are here. My name is Alex (she/her) and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing in the field for five years. I received a Master’s in Social Work from Boston College, with a Certificate in Mental Health & Trauma. Previously, I worked with refugee and asylum seeking populations in the Refugee Resettlement Program.

More recently, I have experience working with children and families as an In-Home Therapist and Intensive Care Coordinator and with individuals in inpatient behavioral health. I also facilitated in piloting a Short-Term Outpatient Therapy Program with Wayside Youth & Families in Framingham, MA and have been providing individual outpatient therapy the past two years to all ages and stages of life.

I also am an avid outdoor rock climber (for the past 12 years) and can support individuals who are looking for support within their own sport/athletic hobby in mindset and performance focus, trauma processing, or exploration around risk within climbing and alpinism.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elsie Gaw

Elsie Gaw

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I bring a friendly, warm, and lighthearted approach, using humor and genuine connection to create a supportive and welcoming environment where you can feel truly seen and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Susan Warren

Susan Warren

Therapist

Virtual • Falmouth, MA


“I use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach focused on helping clients uncover personal resources and strengths, and to develop ways of coping with life's challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alisha Adebayo

Alisha Adebayo

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe strongly in meeting you where you are. Even if it is a place you have never opened the doors for another.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Colleen Crooks

Colleen Crooks

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to make therapy feel less intimidating and more like a conversation that helps you grow, heal, and thrive.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stephanie Mullen

Stephanie Mullen

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Whether you're dealing with critical incident stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, or the cumulative trauma of years in high-stakes environments, I provide a space where you don't have to explain the job, because I've been there.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theofanis Babasidis

Theofanis Babasidis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I aim to create a warm, curious space for exploring the unconscious, relationships, and life transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Salma Mohiuddin

Salma Mohiuddin

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I bring more than two decades of combined experience—including trauma‐informed work, couples counseling, teen therapy, and family support—and approach everything with genuine compassion and respect for each person's cultural background.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosalinda Heider

Rosalinda Heider

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I like to use Solution Focused Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help women find healing and coping tools to apply in real life situations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Camille Morin

Camille Morin

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My communication style is warm, open, and empathetic. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Stephen Fanolis

Stephen Fanolis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, specializing in ADHD, anxiety, autism, trauma, and family support.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Theresa James

Theresa James

Therapist

Virtual • West Springfield, MA


“It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Audrey Ryan

Audrey Ryan

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I believe therapy begins with building a strong, trusting relationship and creating a sense of safety and connection.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maureen Sullivan

Maureen Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I offer a warm, supportive space where you can show up exactly as you are—no pressure, no judgment. As a therapist with a rich blend of personal and professional experience, I work with compassion and honesty to help you sort through anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, parenting stress, etc.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jack Harari

Jack Harari

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist and career counselor. I have worked with clients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, adjusting to college life and career challenges. I also have experience counseling clients with medical illnesses including Long Covid. My therapy style has been described as warm and engaging; I believe in creating a safe space with respect, compassion and open dialogue necessary to building trust.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Walter Higgs

Walter Higgs

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“A licensed independent clinical social worker with high EQ, active listening skills, and who encourages collaboration through creating safety spaces for all voices to be heard when navigating difficult situations to bring mutually positive results.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jonathan Waldo

Jonathan Waldo

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My style is collaborative and grounded in the belief that every person has the inner resources and resilience needed to heal and grow.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gina Rezendes

Gina Rezendes

Therapist

Virtual • New Bedford, MA


“You don't have to keep carrying everything on your own. Therapy can be a place where you finally feel understood and supported in creating meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Thompson

Anthony Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“At the end of the first session, you can expect to feel hopeful, maybe even excited about your future mental health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I enjoy helping clients grow in understanding of what motivates and impedes their ability to make meaningful change in their life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Smith

Tara Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach combines psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and person-centered techniques to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique goals and needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanta Johnson

Shanta Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am glad you decided to engage in therapy. I offer a safe and supportive environment where you can openly express yourself without judgment. I utilize CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), MI (motivational interviewing, and CPT (cognitive processing therapy). I focus on your goals and progress in therapy.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Stephanie Brown

Stephanie Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I especially like to incorporate humor into my sessions, along with creating a space that welcomes people however they are.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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