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Grief counselors and therapists in New Haven, CT

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in New Haven, CT

Coping with the death of a loved one requires specialized support. Our New Haven therapists offer grief therapy using proven modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive approaches to help you work through anticipatory grief, unresolved grief, and separation distress. Many sessions are covered by insurance, with patients saving an average of 75%.

Sarah Hannigan

Sarah Hannigan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is collaborative. At all times I work with my clients to set goals that attainable...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Paige Kessler

Paige Kessler

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


There are times in life when we feel stuck, lonely, anxious, or disconnected from ourselves. While these experiences can be painful, I believe they often serve as powerful catalysts for growth, healing, and transformation. Earning your trust and helping you establish a secure, empowering baseline for your care is an honor I hold deeply. Over my five years of practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have found profound meaning in supporting adults and couples through their most difficult moments. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, and trauma. I am also fiercely committed to providing affirming care for the LGBTQIA+ community, offering a safe harbor for those seeking an inclusive, sex-positive space. It is a privilege to support people as they develop greater self-awareness, strengthen their resilience, and move toward a more authentic version of themselves.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kimberly Kelly

Kimberly Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm passionate about helping adolescents, young adults, young professionals, and adults navigate anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and low self-esteem.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alejandro Molina Rendon

Alejandro Molina Rendon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Alejandro Molina Rendon is a Clinical Psychologist graduated in Colombia and a Master in Social Work from New York University. He also has intensive trainings in Gestalt therapy and psychodrama from Argentinean institutions. He has international experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and older persons in the individually and group setting. He believes in the self-realization of the human potential and the pursuit of healthy and meaningful life styles.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nicole Belanger

Nicole Belanger

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is warm, energetic, collaborative, and holistic. I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable, understood, challenged, and empowered to grow.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Guillermo Diaz

Guillermo Diaz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“Close personal experience with mental illness brought me this field and I bring unique insight and a deep passion for helping others on their mental health journeys.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Rinker

Melissa Rinker

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a firm believer in everything that happens creates the person. I am a whole life counselor and work with people to explore what it would take to move past the difficult times in life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lindsay Brathwaite

Lindsay Brathwaite

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Lindsay and I am a I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 11 years of experience. I bring straightforward honesty, genuine warmth, and a little humor to our virtual sessions. Together, we will roll up our sleeves to tackle life's challenges with solid support and absolutely zero judgment so you can uncover the resilience you already possess.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Eva Hoffman

Eva Hoffman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in the power of connection and authenticity, and I strive to create a welcoming, compassionate space where you feel safe, understood, and supported.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lara Novinski

Lara Novinski

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a practical, compassionate approach to therapy, meeting clients where they are and helping them build insight, coping skills, and meaningful change at their own pace.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sana Chunara

Sana Chunara

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I combine evidence-based medication management with supportive, therapeutic conversation to help you feel heard and empowered.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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 9 insurance carriers
Zinny Ezete

Zinny Ezete

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


Living with ADHD, anxiety, or depression is exhausting — especially when you're trying to hold everything together at the same time. You deserve a provider who meets you where you are and builds a plan that actually moves you forward.I'm Zinny Ezete, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with licenses in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. I specialize in medication management and psychiatric care for teenagers and adults dealing with ADHD, anxiety disorders, and depression. My approach is direct, evidence-based, and built around your real life — not a generic protocol.My clinical background includes forensic psychiatry, inpatient psychiatric care, and advanced practice across major New York City hospital systems. I've worked with patients at every level of complexity, which means I bring both depth and flexibility to your care.I'm a good fit for you if:

— You've been struggling with ADHD that affects your focus, relationships, or career

— Anxiety is running your decisions or keeping you up at night

— Depression has been dulling your life and you're ready for something to actually change

— You want a provider who is thorough, honest, and treats you like an intelligent adultI offer telehealth appointments in NY, NJ, and CT and am currently accepting new patients. Scheduling is fast — because waiting weeks for help you need now doesn't make sense.Let's get started.Zinny Ezete, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Telehealth | NY | NJ | CT | ADHD | Anxiety | Depression | Medication Management

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dinesh Perera

Dinesh Perera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“After helping hundreds of people over the past 20 years, I can offer an approach that goes far beyond just talk therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Delores Addy

Delores Addy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to providing care emphasizes empathy, respect, and partnership, ensuring patients feel supported as they work toward their personal goals and improved quality of life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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
Kim Neat

Kim Neat

Therapist

Virtual • Danbury, CT


“I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and it is my privilege to accompany you on your journey of self-discovery and growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Prendergast

Kate Prendergast

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm but direct. I'll meet you where you are, while also helping you gently challenge patterns that may be holding you back.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Physical health issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
JoAnn Streany

JoAnn Streany

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am highly experienced counselor with 24 years of experience. My primary goal is to help clients regain mental wellness and stability through a comprehensive, personalized approach. While I maintains a robust general practice, my niche expertise lies in Integrated Nutrition for Mental Wellness, offering highly specialized modalities to a diverse clientele. The overarching mission is to help clients regain mental stability through a comprehensive, personalized approach.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Dr. Haja Kargbo

Dr. Haja Kargbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm deeply committed to providing compassionate, individualized mental health care that supports healing, self-understanding, and personal growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
James Murtha

James Murtha

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specifically focus on integrating cognitive behavior therapy based treatments, helping clients learn how to connect the dots between their actions, feelings, thoughts.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Arruda

Amy Arruda

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I also have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and can effectively provide emotional and behavioral support for youth with wide array of needs utilizing a holistic and strengths-based clinical approach.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Elmore

Katherine Elmore

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I’m a therapist with over ten years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and the everyday stressors and transitions that can feel overwhelming.

I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities and integrate tools that best fit each person’s needs. Whether you’re dealing with persistent worry, low mood, major life changes, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore, grow, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katie Barney-Pezzola

Katie Barney-Pezzola

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I draw from cognitive behavioral, relational, and strength-based approaches to help clients understand patterns, build coping skills, and feel more confident managing challenges in their daily lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Liz Calderon

Liz Calderon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, collaborative and grounded in genuine human connection.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fraynelis Andujar

Fraynelis Andujar

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Clients are the experts in their lives!! I work well with clients who experience a wide range of symptoms, and work together to set goals, strengthen the therapeutic relationship, and create change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marie Goodine

Marie Goodine

Therapist

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


“My goal is to provide a safe environment where you can explore and enhance your strengths and empower you to find strategies that support you through life's challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Chaus Carnes

Jill Chaus Carnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Milford, CT


“I have over 25 years of experience, working with teens, young adults, adult women and men, with anxiety and depression, including folks with different abilities such as ADHD, autism and physical challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Geina Palmer

Geina Palmer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hartford, CT


I have 20 years of experience working in the mental health and addiction field, I am a certified Gambling Counselor. Thirteen of the 20 years I spent in leadership roles. I have a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and varied training in trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christine Mullin

Christine Mullin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Newington, CT


“With over 29 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, and the emotional challenges that can feel overwhelming at times.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Spooner

Jennifer Spooner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Litchfield, CT


“One of the things I enjoy and get really excited about, is watching a person grow beyond their potential.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jenn Hoffman

Jenn Hoffman

Therapist

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


You've been holding it together for everyone else. Let's make space for you.

You're self-aware enough to know something is wrong, and exhausted from trying to figure it out on your own. Maybe you've done therapy before. Maybe you've read the books, know the language, can explain your patterns — and still can't seem to change them. That gap between knowing and feeling is exactly where I work.

I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and the relational wounds that don't heal with insight alone. My clients are often thoughtful, capable, hard-working women who are harder on themselves than they'd ever be on anyone else — carrying old hurt in their bodies long after their minds have tried to move on.

My approach is warm and direct. I won't just nod and reflect — I'll work actively with you, using EMDR, somatic and parts-based (IFS-informed) methods, and nervous system tools drawn from yoga therapy and mindfulness. These aren't techniques I layer on top of talk therapy — they're how I understand healing: that your body has been part of the story all along, and it needs to be part of the recovery too.

I've been doing this work for over 18 years, and I bring my whole self to it — including my own experience navigating complex relationships, multiple roles, and the ongoing practice of self-compassion that I ask of my clients.

If you're ready to stop managing and start actually shifting — I'd love to connect.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Chesbro

Jessica Chesbro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Milford, CT


Hi, I'm Jessica and I love supporting youth and their families to bring out confidence and build healthy relationship patterns to support them as they grow in today's world. I have background in Expressive Arts Therapy and bring creative approaches including art, play, and drama therapy techniques as entry points into cognitive behavioral interventions and strategies to assist with behavior, emotion regulation, and understanding of one's self. My philosophical goal as a therapist is to help people I work with curate more joy into their lives and for children to be seen in their unique strengths and supported to grow through challenges. I believe that curiosity is the antidote to depression. Let's get curious together!

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Savashia Harris

Savashia Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stamford, CT


“I provide a warm, empathetic, strength-based approach to therapy that considers the whole person (mind, body, and spirit).”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jean Amos Lys

Jean Amos Lys

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Manchester, CT


“Expect gentle questions. Expect curiosity, not judgment. Expect room for you to say, "I don't know," because that's often where the real work begins.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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 6 insurance carriers
Lauren Rooney

Lauren Rooney

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


If you've lost someone to suicide, you know that grief doesn't fit neatly into a box, and finding a therapist who truly understands that kind of loss can feel impossible. I've spent my career doing crisis work alongside police departments and mobile crisis units, and I specialize in working with people navigating suicide loss, as well as first responders and fellow mental health professionals who carry more than most people realize. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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

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