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Grief counselors and therapists in Worcester, MA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Worcester, MA

Navigating grief in Worcester is deeply personal, and Headway connects you with 1,328 licensed therapists trained in evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and CBT. Our providers offer flexible virtual or in-person sessions to support your healing journey through loss, whether you're grieving a loved one or processing anticipatory grief. Many clients pay as low as $0 per session with insurance.

Oflong Mental Health Services Llc

Oflong Mental Health Services Llc

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Worcester, MA


“Our holistic approach recognizes the unique experiences of each client, fostering a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kathleen McLeod

Kathleen McLeod

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Worcester, MA


I do my best work with adolescents and adults. My experience spans over 30 years. I focus on each person's strengths and provide support by bolstering their resilience and courage. Together we move toward change and greater health.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kerry Fagan

Kerry Fagan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Auburn, MA


“My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and authentic and I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel validated and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Chelio

Sarah Chelio

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.1 mi away • Worcester, MA


As a therapist my goal is to provide a comfortable, non-judgmental space for clients to share thoughts and feelings openly. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and have 10 years of experience treating children and adults.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Peter Anderson

Peter Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Marlborough, MA


“As a Christian counselor, I am dedicated to integrating faith into the therapeutic process while utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Heather Carcia

Heather Carcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Princeton, MA


“I specialize in working with people who are feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuck in perfectionism and people-pleasing loops...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Meeske

Cynthia Meeske

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Holliston, MA


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting people on their healing journeys.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katia Sylvestre

Katia Sylvestre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Boston, MA


“Her practice at Holistic Well is rooted in the belief that mental wellness is achieved by looking beyond symptoms to understand the unique biological, emotional, and environmental factors affecting each patient.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Max Abugov

Dr. Max Abugov

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Natick, MA


Accepting new clients as of July 2026. Do you feel weighed down by life's challenges? You're not alone. I help young adults and adults better cope with anxiety (including chronic worry and social anxiety), depression, and substance use/addiction, as well as relationship issues, stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, and career challenges.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Yulia Heringer

Yulia Heringer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Natick, MA


“Yulia recognizes the strength it takes to seek support during times of vulnerability and is committed to providing a safe, compassionate, and supportive space for healing and growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Danielle Kasprzak

Danielle Kasprzak

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Lowell, MA


“I combine my knowledge of whole body medicine, supportive therapy and psychiatric mental health care to provide holistic care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cecily Allen

Cecily Allen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Beverly, MA


“You will find our sessions solution-focused and my approach open-minded, warm and oriented to the individual.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shawn McGuirk

Shawn McGuirk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Fitchburg, MA


“In a spirit of empathy and 'radical' acceptance, I'll work with you on identifying how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all connected.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ana Kincaid Bruun

Ana Kincaid Bruun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Leominster, MA


“In a word, my approach is participatory. In practice this means I use strategies from various styles of psychotherapy, like cognitive-behavioral therapy, strength-based, and gestalt, among others...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Auth

Catherine Auth

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Natick, MA


“I create a warm and accepting environment to help you feel safe in finding your voice, to empower yourself and gain awareness of the steps to take towards positive change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meg Stafford

Meg Stafford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Littleton, MA


“Interactive in style, I am fully present to hear what every client brings to the table, and collaborative as we move forward in our work together.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Catherine Givens

Catherine Givens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boston, MA


“With over 40 years of experience helping people from all walks of life, I've seen how much positive change is possible.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Anna Sloan

Dr. Anna Sloan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Amherst, MA


“I specialize in the treatment of mental health in the context of challenging systemic conditions such as cancer, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, and ME/CFS.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Philip Papoojian

Philip Papoojian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Ashburnham, MA


“For people who suffer from substance use, I truly believe that most substance abuse is the result self-medication of the underlying mental health and trauma issues.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Mark Adamski

Mark Adamski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boston, MA


“I work with who they are in a system; in their environment, in their family, in their relationships, in their job or school.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Grace Onye

Grace Onye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Quincy, MA


“I equip clients with the tools and coping skills they need to build resiliency and develop better self-esteem, relationships, communication skills, etc.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Senn

Jacqueline Senn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lynnfield, MA


“I use a mindful, compassionate and mutli- disciplinary approach to treatment working with individuals, adult and adolescents whose needs include, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement and substance use.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Thomas Phelps

Thomas Phelps

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Easthampton, MA


“The core of my practice is this: every person deserves to be heard, understood, and to feel they belong—especially within a culture that often devalues humanity.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jacques-Paul Barbour

Jacques-Paul Barbour

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Taunton, MA


“Counseling is a unique process for you to feel safe and be yourself, to create goals and find ways to improve your quality of life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ijeoma Onwuogu

Ijeoma Onwuogu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Peabody, MA


“My experience has taught me that clients open up to me if you provide warm, patient and a relaxing environment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jason Strzepek

Jason Strzepek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Beverly, MA


“In a first session I start with warmth and curiosity to connect and explore why a person is seeking therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christa Cavanaugh

Christa Cavanaugh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lakeville, MA


“I have a strong passion for supporting individuals through a variety of life challenges, especially those involving complex trauma, PTSD, and the intersection of mental health and substance use.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Idenice Sargut

Idenice Sargut

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Amesbury, MA


“I have always had a nurturing and patient heart in wanting to help people. I allow my clients the freedom to guide themselves through their own experiences and challenges with support and unconditional positive regard.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Christopher Andersen

Christopher Andersen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Bedford, MA


“As a licensed counselor for over 20 years, I have worked with hundreds of individuals and couples to support them in navigating their problem areas, finding their own solutions, and experiencing desired personal growth.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Beth Keough

Beth Keough

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wareham, MA


“My career stems from a deeply rooted passion to empower others as they take difficult steps along their path.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claire Burgess

Claire Burgess

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I consider myself warm and considerate of the whole person; I am very present and mindful in session toward the client's issues.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Higginbotham

Brittany Higginbotham

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Connecting and building a rapport is essential to the therapeutic journey because it gives individuals space to be authentic, genuine and vulnerable.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Charlette Parker-Edwards

Charlette Parker-Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I specialize in helping clients navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Victoria Callahan

Victoria Callahan

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I view therapy as a partnership—one in which we work together to identify and shift harmful patterns, fostering healthier ways of coping and communicating.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Germain Peagui

Germain Peagui

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Therapy with me isn't about sitting quietly while someone analyzes you; it's a warm, straightforward conversation between two real people.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Greene

Megan Greene

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, with a focus on helping you better understand yourself while also developing practical strategies.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evan Piering

Evan Piering

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe lasting change begins with connection. My experience as both a clinician and someone who once had to navigate the challenges of growing...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michelle Chouinard

Michelle Chouinard

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“As a veteran, I bring a grounded, compassionate understanding of how trauma can affect both the mind and body.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chrystal Durfee

Chrystal Durfee

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I'm a compassionate, down-to-earth therapist who works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns that leave them feeling emotionally exhausted or stuck.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Monica Muiruri

Dr. Monica Muiruri

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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