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Grief counselors and therapists in Danbury, CT

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Danbury, CT

Grieving the loss of a loved one in Danbury? Headway connects you with 949 licensed therapists trained in grief counseling and bereavement support. Our providers offer evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and CBT to help you navigate anticipatory grief, cope with death, and find meaning. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many accepting insurance to keep costs manageable.

Nadirah Langston

Nadirah Langston

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe the most important part of the therapeutic process is the connection between client and clinician.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Charisse Levchak

Dr. Charisse Levchak

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My work is rooted in ensuring you feel safe, heard, and empowered, so you can move from surviving to truly thriving — and from stress to success.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Laura Petiford

Laura Petiford

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe the quality of our mental health and our relationships are the basis for a meaningful and satisfying life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rolando Lozano

Rolando Lozano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Therapy with me is active, focused, and designed for real change. We won't just talk in circles—we'll get to the root of what's keeping you stuck and work through it together.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Pauline Parkes

Pauline Parkes

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life, by applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques. If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or your just ready to move in a new direction in your life. Live life, free your mind..


Amongst my areas of expertise are individual, couples and families; bereavement; anxiety and depression. My approach is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. My approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively addressing personal life challenges. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client,


At the core of my practice is my work with African Americans, addressing colorism and internalized racism and how it affect your interpersonal relationships. Helping clients recognize how the complexion of your skin plays a role in who you become, how you are viewed and how it affects your mood.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brittany Higginbotham

Brittany Higginbotham

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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 8 insurance carriers
Ana Perez

Ana Perez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


Taking that first step toward mental health care can feel like a lot, and I want to make it easier. I offer telehealth appointments in Connecticut, and I bring over three years of community mental health experience to every session. Whether you are navigating anxiety, working through depression, or healing from trauma, I meet you where you are and help you build a plan that fits your actual life. My approach is warm, practical, and focused on what works. I am here to help you move forward, one step at a time.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Denise Rogers

Denise Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that the client is the expert on their own life and experience and that their right to self-determination comes first.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lesley Eckhardt

Lesley Eckhardt

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I utilize a client-centered approach within a systems framework, allowing for personal and interpersonal insights and developing healthy cognitive and behavioral responses leading to personal growth...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Denia Pedroso

Denia Pedroso

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders and ADHD, using a blend of medication management and compassionate talk therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nancy St. Phard

Nancy St. Phard

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach centers on the present moment while helping you build a future where your current challenges no longer hold the same weight.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kelli Dumas

Kelli Dumas

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge you.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Bunmi Olugbile

Bunmi Olugbile

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“On the first visit, clients will experience an in-depth solution based psychiatric evaluation that is edged on compassion, warmth and understanding.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katherine Gorman

Katherine Gorman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is interactive problem-solving, supporting you through compassionate listening combined with therapeutic questions that aim to resolve challenges, heal trauma and family patterns, as well as get to practical solutions to relationship,...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tavoiya Bell

Tavoiya Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“With a compassionate, developmentally informed approach, I create a safe and supportive environment where adults, children and teens feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlene Carr

Charlene Carr

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, the elderly, and individuals navigating mental health challenges and grief and loss.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lesley Eisenberg

Lesley Eisenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Norwalk, CT


“I believe that a trusting and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, in a warm and safe environment, can be essential to confronting and overcoming life's difficulties.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Audra Tolbert-Martin

Audra Tolbert-Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide a warm, caring, curious and compassionate space to explore your life so that you may live more consciously in abundance and choice.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
John White

John White

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have worked with adults for 20 years and I have developed a strong grasp of the challenges that come along with trauma recognition and recovery, anger management, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and men's wellness.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Makayla Cunningham

Makayla Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a personalized, down-to-earth approach to therapy, because I believe healing looks different for everyone.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Karin Sidman-Croghan

Dr. Karin Sidman-Croghan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I often incorporate humor and friendly conversation into our work together, creating a comfortable space where therapy can feel less formal and more like a natural dialogue.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa Moon

Lisa Moon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of clinical experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's most difficult challenges...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Beberlie Barbe-Derose

Beberlie Barbe-Derose

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“With more than 10 years of experience in the mental health field as a registered nurse, I have worked in various healthcare settings...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jenna Bourassa

Jenna Bourassa

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe healing grows out of real connection, curiosity, and openness, with room for therapy to feel collaborative, empowering, and even enjoyable along the way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angela Paradis

Angela Paradis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My prescribing philosophy is the least amount of medication for the shortest duration to obtain and maintain symptom control.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kasandra Cardona

Kasandra Cardona

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can process what you're experiencing, feel understood, and begin finding clarity and direction.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rebecca Helman

Rebecca Helman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi there, I'm Rebecca. Do you feel drained and overwhelmed with life at times? The world we live in today so many natural human experiences have become so overwhelming. Whether it is anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationships, or substance use disorder, I would like to walk along the path with you.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Salome Tsurtsumia

Salome Tsurtsumia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“Last 8 years I have been working in community mental health nursing serving population with various mental health needs...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Susan Byrne

Susan Byrne

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I think it is important for the people I work with to take away from sessions a better understanding of themselves and ways to make their life more satisfying.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Whitney Balliett

Whitney Balliett

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in the assessment and treatment of: Substance abuse, ADHD , Anxiety, Depression, and relationship issues... I do Family Therapy when needed.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Evelyn Sarpong

Evelyn Sarpong

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Evelyn utilizes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Margalie Bonheur

Margalie Bonheur

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help individuals heal from their trauma and reintroduce them to themselves prior to the trauma occuring and putting them back on the path of knowing they are "good enough".”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taniesha Delph

Taniesha Delph

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My role as a therapist is to empower those facing various issues in their life; assisting clients to cope with difficult situations in a more adaptive way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jane Frumberg

Jane Frumberg

Therapist

Virtual • Norwalk, CT


“I help teens and adults move through the pain of trauma, anxiety, depression, and overwhelm so they can finally feel like themselves again — calm, connected, and in control.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mahamudun Nabi

Mahamudun Nabi

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to psychiatric care is patient-centered, collaborative, and grounded in both evidence-based medicine and a deep understanding of each individual's unique life experience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Theresa James

Theresa James

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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
Paul Furino

Paul Furino

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to mental health treatment is to think outside the box, diagnosis don't always exactly meet what the book says it should be.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marissa McKelvie

Marissa McKelvie

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a warm, collaborative, person-centered approach grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with feeling understood and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sabah Islam

Dr. Sabah Islam

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I balance evidence based practices with cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care & a somatic lens.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Reilly

Stephanie Reilly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I also place particular emphasis on the role that cultural identity and life context play in mental health and wellness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our therapists in Danbury, CT who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Danbury, CT
There are over 942 therapists in Danbury, CT accepting new patients.
942+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 83%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 53%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 1%Haitian Creole
  • 1%Russian
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 93%Online only
  • 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 17%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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