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Grief counselors and therapists in Connecticut

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Connecticut

Coping with death or loss deserves professional, empathetic care. Connecticut residents can access grief therapy through Headway's network of 948 providers offering Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy, meaning-making work, and support groups. Many sessions are covered by insurance, helping you focus on healing without financial stress.

Maria Thibodeau

Maria Thibodeau

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I utilize a wide range of evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and expressive arts therapy to help clients build effective coping skills.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annmarie Carr

Annmarie Carr

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


For more than twenty years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside adolescents, adults, and couples during some of the most difficult and meaningful seasons of their lives. I believe that sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the darkness in front of us. My role is to listen without judgement while helping you find your way toward the light again.

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

Nadia Phillips

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach combines CBT skills, a strong psychopharmacology focus, and culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
James O Callaghan

James O Callaghan

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • New Milford, CT


“I view my role not as someone here to evaluate you, but as an experienced guide who helps you make sense of complex dynamics and find manageable, real-world solutions for your everyday life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Haymann

Rachel Haymann

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“When coming to sessions, you can expect to feel heard and understood and to gain insight in a supportive and affirming environment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ruth Alcantara-Zboinski

Ruth Alcantara-Zboinski

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I get it. You’re tired of feeling stuck, exhausted, and like nothing’s really changing. You’ve been carrying a lot, and it’s starting to feel heavy. As a psychotherapist in practice for over 10 years, I’m passionate about walking alongside adults on their healing journey, especially those navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Whether you're a professional burning out, a veteran facing emotional pain, or a student trying to find your footing, I offer support rooted in compassion and real tools like EMDR and CBT. More importantly, I create a space where you can show up just as you are and feel truly seen, safe, and supported.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 5 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.

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'm also a Doctoral Candidate pursuing my DSW. 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
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
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
Jessica LaComb

Jessica LaComb

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Wallingford, CT


“I have a wealth of experience working with those that have ADHD, Depression, and Adjustment Disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Vazquez

Jennifer Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Understanding our mind, body and spiritual connection is necessary in taking control over our day-to-day experiences.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dolly Skricka

Dolly Skricka

Therapist

Virtual • Westport, CT


“My style is structured, collaborative, and practical. We focus on what is actually getting in your way and build strategies that fit your real, day-to-day life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elisabeth Peralta

Elisabeth Peralta

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can talk freely, gain insight, and start seeing progress- not just a place to vent.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Johnson-holloway

Lisa Johnson-holloway

Therapist

Virtual • Bloomfield, CT


“I believe therapy should provide both emotional support and practical tools that help you create meaningful change beyond our sessions together.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Lawrence Ogbogu

Dr. Lawrence Ogbogu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Norwalk, CT


“My approach combines medication management with therapy and lifestyle recommendations to support my client mental health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Allison Fuller

Allison Fuller

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I find that my experience particularly resonates with female clients struggling with similar issues.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eboni Pope

Eboni Pope

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I bring a grounded, structured, and compassionate approach to therapy, focusing on helping clients improve their quality of life in meaningful and sustainable ways.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yeharar Stephen

Yeharar Stephen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My practice specializes in the clinical intersection of high-performance and nervous system dysregulation.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Judith DeVoe

Judith DeVoe

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is solution-oriented and grounded in empathy. I don't believe in sitting with pain indefinitely...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erika Viara

Erika Viara

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I offer a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, respected, and comfortable exploring the challenges keeping you feeling stuck.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
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
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
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
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
Katelyn Koning

Katelyn Koning

Therapist

Virtual • Ridgefield, CT


“My goal is to help you gain an awareness of the connections between your thoughts emotions, and body sensations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Judith Rosenblum

Dr. Judith Rosenblum

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Using Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, we would address how you are thinking about situations and would help you to view alternative ways that may be more productive for you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 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
Laura DeAngelo

Laura DeAngelo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a clinical social worker specializing in dialectical behavior therapy, parenting, autism-specific parenting, and communication in relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jillian Elliott

Jillian Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is rooted in a strength-based perspective, empowering you to draw on your innate resilience and resources.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dianca Tyson

Dianca Tyson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi my name is Dianca Tyson, MS, LPC. We all have hardships that we will face in life, but that doesn’t mean we have to face them alone. As your therapist, I will provide a therapeutic environment and an empathetic ear. I am passionate about helping other overcome their challenges with depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, loss, self-esteem, and relationship problems.

I have a deep understanding of what teens and adults are struggling with throughout their every day lives. I have over 15 years of experience assisting others to overcome some of life's most difficult obstacles.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Pascale

Angela Pascale

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable, empowered, and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Nora Paparo

Nora Paparo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe growth happens when clients feel supported and challenged, so I create a space where you can feel safe while also being encouraged to step outside your comfort zone.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Yael Farkas

Yael Farkas

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a mental health counselor, I am here to walk with and encourage you as you empower yourself to continue to live a life of meaning and purpose.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kimberly Shaw

Kimberly Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I utilize a multidimensional approach to therapy, exploring everyone's biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 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
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
Idenice Sargut

Idenice Sargut

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have always had a nurturing and patient heart in wanting to help people. I allow my clients the freedom to guide themselves through their own experiences and challenges with support and unconditional positive regard.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our therapists in Connecticut who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Connecticut
There are over 960 therapists in Connecticut accepting new patients.
960+
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
  • 93%Stress management
  • 84%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 48%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
  • 32%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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