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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.

Danae Sonnenfeld

Danae Sonnenfeld

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Fairfield, CT


“My style is collaborative and action-oriented - we'll work together to identify what's getting in your way and develop concrete skills to move forward.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Sydney Royer

Sydney Royer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • East Lyme, CT


“I take a holistic approach, meaning I look at the whole picture—mind, body, and lifestyle—when working with you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Maria Kruger Lacayo

Maria Kruger Lacayo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stamford, CT


“I have worked in various settings such as community centers, schools, hospitals and private practice.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Malster

Sarah Malster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • West Hartford, CT


“My goal is for your mind to be seen and understood for its value, rather than labeled as an impairment and masked.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Pamela English

Pamela English

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stamford, CT


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mainly with other types of talk therapy to gather information from the client initially.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Mekessia Richards-Carby

Mekessia Richards-Carby

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“Understanding mental health is influenced by many factors; I work with my patients to explore their biology, psychology, and environment to better care for their mental health needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carol Dyson

Carol Dyson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stonington, CT


“My hope is to create a warm, supportive space where we can slow down, understand what's beneath the surface, and explore how your past experiences have shaped who you are today.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abike Becroft

Abike Becroft

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe mental health is closely connected to the rest of your well-being, and I bring a compassionate, open-minded approach to understanding the full picture of what you're experiencing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
George Wassell

George Wassell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Bud brings a warm, empathic and accepting approach to your sessions. Using a strengths-based, solution-focused and mindfulness approach...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Liz Blackburn-Gruver

Liz Blackburn-Gruver

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“In our first session you can expect me to actively listen to you so that we can work together to find solutions that can help you find your joy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zunaira Mian

Zunaira Mian

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC- NY & WA), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC -CT), and and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor – Master Level (CASAC – M) with 13 years of experience. I specialize in substance use, anger management, depression, anxiety, and behavior issues.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Solomon Weaver

Solomon Weaver

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who helps people find clarity and stability during challenging times.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Robert Madden

Robert Madden

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My therapy approach is hopeful and energetic because I have great confidence in people's ability to heal and change things for the better.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aretha Foster

Aretha Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Aretha creates a safe, supportive space where clients can build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Schaffer

Ryan Schaffer

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My philosophy is very Jungian-based. I offer a masculine perspective to help those in learning about how to help relate to themselves better and then offer better relationships with others. My work is centered on the truth that when we see reality we are set free. The matrix keeps you stuck and enslaved. My mission is to help people free themselves so they can connect to their true nature and feel more fulfilled. I use health, nature, sexuality, and spirit to help others.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My role as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment during our sessions to foster trust and facilitate change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lemlem Egziabher

Lemlem Egziabher

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


For over 20 years, I have had the privilege of sitting with people through some of life's hardest moments: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and the pain of racism and loss. My goal is to build a real connection with you, so you never feel alone in figuring this out. I'm here to support you on your journey of self-exploration and personal growth.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Rebecca Addai

Dr. Rebecca Addai

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“I take a collaborative approach, which means we work together to understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools for everyday life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
LaShundra Vines

LaShundra Vines

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am an empathetic, empowering, and communicative therapist who provides perspective on the connection between a person's past and present issues.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Liana Schroeder

Liana Schroeder

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My work is rooted in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. Through a collaborative and non-judgmental process, I help clients reconnect with their strengths, clarify what truly matters to them, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Frankie Cancel

Frankie Cancel

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care to help clients build practical skills and lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alexander Slavin

Alexander Slavin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm warm — but I won't let you stay comfortable in patterns that are keeping you stuck, and I won't push you faster than you're ready to move.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jerilyn Celentano

Jerilyn Celentano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that a positive, trusting therapeutic alliance is imperative to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes in treatment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kari Jones

Kari Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Kari, a clinician with over 20 years of experience working with individuals who are ready for change, want to discover themselves, overcome barriers and achieve stability and resilience. I believe you are the expert of your life and I am here to help guide you along your journey to self-awareness, provide practical tools to assist with obtaining and maintaining your mental health goals and celebrating your successes along the way.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Roxanne Richards

Dr. Roxanne Richards

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I will help you in becoming more whole by using a variety of techniques mostly based on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and some psychodynamic theories.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christian Heasley

Christian Heasley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a counselor specializing in solution-focused brief therapy, person-centered therapy, and child-centered play therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Natalie Petrone

Natalie Petrone

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is both solution-focused and compassionate, meeting you where you are while helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Magdalena Bonk

Magdalena Bonk

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I'm Magdalena, and I've been doing this work for 14 years — across schools, community

mental health, and private practice. What that span of experience gave me is range: I've

worked with people in serious crisis and people who are simply stuck, and I've learned

that the gap between those two things is smaller than most people think. I trained at

UNC Wilmington and have spent my career working with adults across the full

complexity of what life throws at people — anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, parenting,

major life transitions, and identity. I offer therapy in both English and Polish, and I'm

LGBTQ+-affirming. I accept insurance and offer a sliding scale. My goal isn't to be your

therapist forever — it's to give you what you need so you can get on with your life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Amaral

Richard Amaral

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Rick Amaral, ACSW, LCSW. Let me begin by fully introducing myself and sharing with you my years of experience as a clinician, manager and director. I have been working with children, teens and adults in many different formats (i.e. individual, family work, group work) for over 30 years in both private practice, and with local community mental health agencies. I am also an Adjunct Professor for the past 20+ yrs., teaching psychology/sociology courses (graduate & undergraduate level).

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Quaranta

Lisa Quaranta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“With 20 years of psychiatric experience, my telehealth practice brings hospital-level expertise and advanced psychopharmacology directly to you from the comfort of your own home.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Soshana McKenzie

Soshana McKenzie

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to meet you where you are offering a non- judgmental approach that honors your unique experiences.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Saida Markovic

Saida Markovic

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm here to provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive space where you can feel heard without judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jill Turner

Jill Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I want you to gain the tools and abilities to take control of your life, overcome the things that are getting in your way and grow to achieve your goals and feel whole.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Avram Altman

Avram Altman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joana Milla

Joana Milla

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Norwalk, CT


Psychiatric provider with experience supporting children, adults, and older adults, I provide compassionate, holistic, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to your needs. Through comprehensive assessments, personalized screenings, lab testing, psychotherapy, medication management, and education, I empower you to understand your treatment and potential responses.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Angellina Swart

Angellina Swart

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Angellina Swart, LCSW is a social worker who has been in practice for six years. She is passionate about helping people access their strengths to overcome anxiety,

depression, and substance use disorders. Although she mainly works with adults, she does have experience working with children. She prefers to be authentic with her

clients to make them feel more comfortable and welcome in the therapeutic setting. She incorporates how external systems (family, work, policy, etc.) can affect a client’s well-

being and impact a person’s mental health.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Casey Shaw

Casey Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take an empathetic, non-judgmental approach, creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Katherine Badeau

Katherine Badeau

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Margaret Jackson

Margaret Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Clients can expect to work with a therapist who takes genuine interest in educating the client about their mental health...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Suzanne Esposito

Suzanne Esposito

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I help moms who are running on empty — anxious, exhausted, quietly wondering when they became someone they don't recognize.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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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