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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.

Sheila Kearney

Sheila Kearney

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Using active listening and motivational interviewing, I employ a client centered approach utilizing evidence-based techniques.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Adrienne Allen

Adrienne Allen

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist, owner of Adrienne Allen, LLC, and Faculty Member of Yale School of Medicine. I offer therapeutic services for adolescents and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and psychosis. My practice also offers psychological testing services including neuropsychological testing and risk assessments (e.g. violence, psychosexual, and suicide risk assessments).

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Faith Purdie

Faith Purdie

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


In therapy with me you will find that I emphasize acceptance of emotions, reframing negative thinking, and offering self-grace. I try to help you dig deeper to get the root issue that is causing you to be different than the way you want to be.

We are talking about you and your life, things that matter so I am open and non-judging, relaxed, and very real.

Accepting Sentra Health Plan Insurance and Peak Health

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Thornton

William Thornton

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I'm a therapist trained in Psychoanalysis and Creative Arts Therapies with twenty years years of experience.

I have experience working with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, sexual difficulties, trauma, loss, end of life issues, and coping with medical illness. My practice is diverse in terms of culture, race, and sexual orientation. I offer online telehealth in NY and CT. Please reach out with any further questions or to make an appointment.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ukashah Shabazz

Ukashah Shabazz

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work collaboratively with clients to help them understand themselves and others more deeply and move toward growth that feels meaningful and lasting.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Roman Stange

Roman Stange

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi, I’m Roman, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut with eight years of clinical experience in the United States and Latin America. I support people from many backgrounds who are navigating trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, abuse, narcissistic abuse, ADHD, and immigration-related challenges. These experiences have deepened my understanding of how relationships, culture, and environment can shape the way we see ourselves and the world. The most common feedback I get from clients is that I am relatable, caring, and easy to talk to. I treat people like real people, not just a list of symptoms or problems. Building a strong, trusting connection is an important part of the process that I take very seriously, aiming to engage in co-created, and transparent collaboration with my clients.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Irene Garrick

Dr. Irene Garrick

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I walk with my clients on their path towards optimal mental health and wellness, and help them work through transitions as they make important life-changing decisions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shaleen Anderson

Shaleen Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have more than 25 years of experience supporting women and military families through meaningful seasons of change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nic'Cole Lambert-Talhaoui

Nic'Cole Lambert-Talhaoui

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bristol, CT


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for integrative, whole-person care. By blending the principles of integrative psychiatry with a deep understanding of adult medicine, I am committed to treating the mind and body as a unified system. I believe that true wellness requires dedicated attention to both.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Capri

Lori Capri

Therapist

Virtual • Brookfield, CT


Therapy can help if... You are an adult or teen struggling with life challenges, difficulty managing emotions, behaviors or negative thoughts, lacking support or have a dysfunctional family or relationship. You are a mom or a dad experiencing depression or anxiety during pregnancy or after your child's birth.

You are feeling so overwhelmed and in pain that you can't see a way through and are considering suicide. Deciding to try therapy can be a life changing decision. Making a commitment to doing the work of therapy with the guidance and support of a therapist can lead to amazing results.

If I can help, let me know!

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Madden

Elizabeth Madden

Therapist

Virtual • Newtown, CT


I am a licensed professional counselor and art therapist. I am a psychotherapist, solution-focused, person-centered, and mindful. I use a heart-centered approach and at times may use art and imagination in working with you. I look forward to working together to create a plan in order to reach your goal(s). By asking questions about what they would like to accomplish. Then providing or suggesting several options that are specific to their needs. I may suggest homework, worksheets, journaling, or art. Finally, work together to find the best solution and work on the most important goal first.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hayley Roman

Hayley Roman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up exactly as you are - without judgment, pressure, or having to have everything figured out.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meredith Dietrich

Meredith Dietrich

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I offer a multifaceted approach that caters to the individual. Just like there is no one person that's exactly like another, no one session will be exactly the same either.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Dr. Emmanuel Ihemedu

Dr. Emmanuel Ihemedu

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I help clients process emotional pain, understand unhealthy patterns, strengthen coping skills, improve boundaries and relationships, and move toward healing and resilience.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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
Kenly Brozman

Kenly Brozman

Therapist

Virtual • Bridgeport, CT


“I have 30+ years experience partnering with people to thrive by mindfully focusing on their strengths and values...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Letticia Brown-Gambino

Letticia Brown-Gambino

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a solution-focused therapist who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in creating meaningful, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mary Jo Ross

Mary Jo Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that you, the client, have inner wisdom that has been clouded over by stresses of daily life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erica Rurak

Erica Rurak

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My therapy style is direct, transparent and collaborative; I want to empower you to feel confident in making the changes needed to reach your goals.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aviyanca Prakash

Aviyanca Prakash

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in supporting immigrants and communities of color, with a commitment to helping destigmatize mental health and making therapy feel approachable and inclusive.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wendy Hagen

Wendy Hagen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Wendy Hagen, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

I believe therapy should feel both comfortable and useful in your everyday life. We’ll talk about what’s happening, but we’ll also work on practical skills you can use between sessions. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself, knowing you’ll be met with compassion, honesty, and without judgment.

There may be difficult conversations, moments when something finally clicks, and probably some humor along the way. I’ll listen, offer perspective, and gently challenge you when it may help. My goal is for you to leave with greater clarity, confidence, and tools you can actually use as you navigate life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Allisia Green

Allisia Green

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“With more than 13 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach to our work together.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Velidow

Emily Velidow

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My favorite part of this work is offering space for people to unload the weight they carry and hope they can move on a little bit lighter.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stacey Lopez

Stacey Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I’m a bilingual (Spanish-English), bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and therapist supporting teens, college students, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, and cultural or identity-related concerns.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Otto

Tiffany Otto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe mental health treatment works best when you feel heard, understood, and involved in decisions about your care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather Plourde

Heather Plourde

Therapist

Virtual • Manchester, CT


“I take a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach to my work, creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carla Pileggi Caviola

Carla Pileggi Caviola

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I love coming along side clients and helping them grow towards health and their goals they establish in therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Gena Williamson

Gena Williamson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My work is deeply rooted in a client-centered, compassionate approach, offering tailored therapy to meet the unique needs of each person I work with.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Hart

Jennifer Hart

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My intention is to create an environment where you feel supported, understood, and genuinely comfortable being you.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Todd Johnson

Todd Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Idil Gursoy

Idil Gursoy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help you create a healthier path in your life so that you can boost your confidence and feel free from your struggles.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Steven Jack

Steven Jack

Therapist

Virtual • Killingworth, CT


“As a semi-professional musician for over 40 years, (acting and photography as well) I have an inside perspective into the struggles of people who are in the Arts world.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shannon Fatjo

Shannon Fatjo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that each person is the expert of their own life, knowing what they need and having the capability to direct their own journey.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Jaritza Melendez Hernandez

Dr. Jaritza Melendez Hernandez

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I center my practice on providing a safe and nurturing setting to enhance all individuals' performance, and improve their life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Domenica South

Domenica South

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi, I’m Nikki — owner of Dragonfly Haven Wellness LCSW PLLC. I’m looking forward to starting our work together.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker with a Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University, earned in 2003. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, adults, and families through life’s challenges in both outpatient and school-based mental health settings.

I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood. My approach is warm and collaborative, while also helping to point out connections to support your growth. I draw from a blend of psychodynamic therapy, relational approaches, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and Encompass co-occurring treatment to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.

I’ve recently completed a certified integrative mental health provider course and somatic technique training to focus more on body-based approaches alongside traditional talk therapy to support healing as a whole-person process.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are and knowing that I am here to work alongside you as you move towards change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Katherine Bell

Dr. Katherine Bell

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space to explore thoughts and feelings, deepen self-understanding, build upon your strengths...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shani Ben-Dov

Shani Ben-Dov

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Finding a therapist who genuinely understands your background, not just your diagnosis, can make the difference between therapy that feels like going through the motions and therapy that actually moves you.

I'm a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), fluent in English and Hebrew. I work with adolescents and adults navigating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, identity, emotional regulation, and major life transitions.

Before private practice, much of my clinical work took place in crisis response, hospital-based care, community mental health, and other high-stress environments. That experience taught me how to sit with difficult things without becoming intimidated by them, while also recognizing that people are far more than the hardest things that have happened to them.

As a therapist, I'm warm, direct, collaborative, and genuinely curious about the person sitting across from me. I don't believe therapy should feel clinical for the sake of sounding clinical, and I don't believe my role is to simply tell you what you should do. I want to understand how you got here: the experiences that shaped you, the patterns you've developed, what those patterns may have helped you survive or manage, and whether they're still serving you now. From there, we can figure out together what you want to keep, what you want to change, and what moving forward can actually look like for you.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dawn Sargent

Dawn Sargent

Therapist

Virtual • Milford, CT


“I help my clients by implementing a holistic approach which includes healing the mind, body, and spirit.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 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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