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Grief counselors and therapists in Hamden, CT

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Hamden, CT

Grief affects everyone differently, whether you're coping with the loss of a loved one or processing anticipatory grief. In Hamden, Headway offers virtual and in-person sessions with specialized providers using CBT, ACT, and other therapeutic approaches, with sessions as affordable as $0 through insurance.

Sophie Slater

Sophie Slater

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Fairfield, CT


I am a licensed professional counselor and registered art therapist based in downtown Fairfield, CT. I am passionate about helping my clients promote positive change in their lives through introspection and conscious action. I utilize a holistic approach that combines counseling, coaching, art therapy, and mindfulness practices.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Reginald Harris

Reginald Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • South Windsor, CT


“My specialty is trauma, I am a certified EMDR therapist, I have worked to the advanced level of consultant.”
Grief or loss, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kenneth "Mike" Bibalo

Kenneth "Mike" Bibalo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Niantic, CT


“After 58 years of life—including 25 years in the military—and personal experience with severe trauma, divorce, grief, addiction, and recovery, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to my work.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Gutman

Valerie Gutman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Westport, CT


“I thoroughly enjoy working with women across the lifespan, supporting them through life's transitions and challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Diane Guardiani

Dr. Diane Guardiani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Niantic, CT


If you're navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, or any of the many things that can weigh on you, you deserve a clinician who takes your history seriously and works with you — not around you. That's what I aim to be. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience treating adolescents (12+) and adults, and I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Whether medication is part of the picture or not, my goal is to help you understand what's going on and find a path forward that fits your life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Stallworth

Michelle Stallworth

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • East Lyme, CT


“Through using a straightforward but gentle style, I will help you set realistic goals so you can start making changes necessary to improve your life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicola Weise

Nicola Weise

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Berlin, CT


“My approach is warm, authentic, and non-judgmental creating a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shella Beauzil (Collaborative Cancer Care)

Shella Beauzil (Collaborative Cancer Care)

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vernon, CT


“I often use mindfulness to guide my interventions. I believe in looking at an individual's strengths to help empower them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
LeeAnn Page

LeeAnn Page

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waterford, CT


“Resilience isn't something you either have or don't—it's something you can build, strengthen, and return to, even in the midst of life's hardest challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kathryn Balestracci

Kathryn Balestracci

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mystic, CT


“I bring empathy, humor, and practicality to each session that is rooted in evidence-based practices.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chana Selevan

Chana Selevan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut. I offer a safe and understanding space for adults facing anxiety, life transitions and grief.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Thomas

Jennifer Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“If you are searching for a safe space to be heard, seen, and valued, regardless of your class or creed, then you are welcome to Soul Brew Factory LLC.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Martin Maidenberg

Martin Maidenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“We work together through conversation and mutual understanding, often with humor, and always with compassion.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Audra Antoniello

Audra Antoniello

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to meet you where you are, collaborate on goals that matter to you, and help you create a life that feels more connected, balanced, and authentic.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kubra Aydin

Kubra Aydin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I strive to see my clients beyond their diagnoses and to raise awareness of the societal and cultural challenges that may prevent them from fulfilling their true potential.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Howard

Laura Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe the therapeutic relationship can be a powerful tool to reduce anxiety, improve self confidence and reconnect with yourself.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Keri Jakubowski

Keri Jakubowski

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“My approach has a Person Centered focus based on an individual's unique characteristics, goals and principles.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Janice Shields

Janice Shields

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Growth doesn't require a complete overhaul; it begins with awareness, intention, and the courage to choose yourself, one step at a time.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Helena Morris

Helena Morris

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I approach my work from a person-centered model, acknowledging inner strength of people I worked with, helping them reach their most mental health state of mind through medication and therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Yesenia Garcia Velez

Dr. Yesenia Garcia Velez

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Respect, communication, and trust are key for a therapeutic relationship in which we can work together to find solutions to problems and learn how to handle them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Carlos Castillo

Carlos Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe everyone deserves to be listened to without judgement, while developing a mutually agreed upon goal in treatment to achieve best outcomes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Bangs

Samantha Bangs

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I enjoy helping my clients find skills to work through stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as have a space to express themselves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Toshiba Williams

Toshiba Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe we all have the strengths from within to live a healthy balance life. Self care and validation are key for your mental health journey.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Christopher Hale

Dr. Christopher Hale

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I blend empathy & nonjudgemental approach with evidence-based treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and strength-based, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Emily Soucy

Emily Soucy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I value creating a safe and collaborative therapeutic space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shannon White

Shannon White

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I earned my MSW from The College at Brockport and have been practicing in the mental health field in a variety of roles for 13 years, specializing in trauma informed care, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anna Imperiale, Lcsw

Anna Imperiale, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Guilford, CT


“My approach is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. I help people develop their personal insight, self-esteem, motivation, and identify coping skills that meet their specific needs.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lori Pelosi

Lori Pelosi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Milford, CT


“My approach combines professional medication management with a realistic, caring perspective that respects the 'whole person.'”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Megan Kuklevsky

Megan Kuklevsky

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Healing isn't about erasing the past. It's about understanding it well enough that it no longer runs the show.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Edwards

Amber Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am an outgoing, energetic, and motivated, skilled therapist with a passion for working with children, families, adults and communities.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 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
Jewel Robinson

Jewel Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I view behaviors as meaningful responses to life experiences—often signals of unmet needs, unprocessed emotions, or attempts to cope, stay safe, or survive.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sara Sierra

Sara Sierra

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi, I’m Sara. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut, and I work with teens, young adults, and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life changes, and relationship challenges.

I believe every human is on their own journey of growth, self-discovery, and healing. My goal as a therapist is to walk alongside you with compassion and curiosity. Together we’ll create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to explore your story while building the tools you need to move forward.

My approach is collaborative and flexible. I often use CBT, DBT, and Attachment-Based Family Therapy, and I tailor sessions to fit your individual needs. Clients describe me as warm, approachable, and down to earth. I try to balance understanding with practical strategies that you can use in your daily life, whether that means finding ways to manage stress, communicate better, or feel more grounded.

Outside of therapy, I find balance and renewal in nature and the outdoors. That connection to growth and change in the natural world often inspires how I view the healing process in therapy.

If you’re ready to start or continue your journey, I’d be honored to support you in creating lasting growth and connection.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Denise DeBrady

Denise DeBrady

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I've been working in this field for over 20 years and I have focused my work on trauma, depression, anxiety and couples counseling.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Allegra Straus

Allegra Straus

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Quality therapy is a reciprocal gift. It can be something we look forward to and leave with increased clarity feeling more at peace, equipped, motivated and self-aware.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sam Crowley

Sam Crowley

Therapist

Virtual • Southington, CT


“I feel passionately about working with highly sensitive people, you know, the deep feelers in the world, those who hold cycle-breaking experiences, and/or those who identify as neurodivergent.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alba Pabon

Alba Pabon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use a blend of Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a Person-Centered approach to help you identify areas of challenge, set meaningful goals, and build practical coping skills.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Andrea Moullin-Heddle

Andrea Moullin-Heddle

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental, open-minded, safe place for you to explore your goals and emotions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alexis Odysseos-Testa

Alexis Odysseos-Testa

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I specialize in working with women, parents, and individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationships, ADHD, and neurodiversity. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I provide a supportive space while helping clients challenge patterns, build confidence, strengthen boundaries, and create meaningful change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists located within 20 miles of Hamden, CT who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Hamden, CT
There are over 26 therapists in Hamden, CT accepting new patients.
26+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 96%Relationship issues
  • 92%Depression
  • 85%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 69%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 4%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 58%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 27%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 12%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 58%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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