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Grief counselors and therapists in Westport, CT

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Westport, CT

Whether you're coping with the loss of a loved one or processing anticipatory grief, Headway provides access to experienced therapists in Westport trained in evidence-based approaches like Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. With 936 providers across Connecticut and sessions as soon as next day, you can begin your grief recovery at your own pace with support tailored to your needs.

Claire Wheeler

Claire Wheeler

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I approach therapy with an open, compassionate, and genuine attitude. Each session is tailored to what you want to get out of therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
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
Rolando Martinez

Rolando Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Rolando is a seasoned psychotherapist and Co-Occurring Disorders specialist who holds a license in clinical social work (LCSW).”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Evans

Matthew Evans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, focused on helping you feel more in control and connected in your daily life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sara deCarvalho

Sara deCarvalho

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe our life experiences, circumstances, and even our trauma live in the body, not just the mind, and I bring that understanding into how I show up with clients.”
Grief or loss, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cara McPhee

Cara McPhee

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hello, I’m Cara, a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s degree in social work. My approach is warm, down‐to‐earth, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels genuine and human. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and use practical, evidence‐based tools like coping strategies, mindset shifts, and boundary work. I make space for humor and real connection, combining these skills with deeper exploration of patterns, self‐compassion, and emotional insight to support lasting, meaningful change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 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
Marissa Burke

Marissa Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I strive to create a space where you can speak openly, without needing to explain the world you work in.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shirley Bradley

Shirley Bradley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Shirley Bradley and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Woker in the state of CT and a Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice in the state of SC. I graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University in 2012. I am a very well-rounded therapist, working with patients with substance abuse, psychiatric issues, depression, anxiety, family therapy, children in crisis and hospice/end of life planning with patients and families. I also have a lot of experience with grief/bereavement support groups.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Liam O'Mahony

Liam O'Mahony

Therapist

Virtual • Westport, CT


“I help clients notice these patterns and create real, lasting change. I specialize in relational work, whether it is with family, couples, or the relationship you have with yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Duggan

Allison Duggan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in supporting individuals who are coping with a cancer diagnosis, have a loved one with cancer, or are grieving.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 2 insurance carriers
Patrice King

Patrice King

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work with clients in a warm, collaborative, and compassionate way, believing that healing happens through connection and trust.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Mendoza

Nicole Mendoza

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, meaning we work together to identify your goals and develop strategies that support meaningful and lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Crossen

Kristen Crossen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. I've been practicing for 15 years, and my main focus is to help alleviate your pain, whether it be from depression, anxiety, trauma, or dissociation. I've excelled myself in and places great value on serving clients from diverse racial, gender, and sexual backgrounds. I am Deaf and fluent in American Sign Language.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Tina LoRusso

Tina LoRusso

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped to create meaningful change in their lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trisha Miller

Trisha Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Approaches consist of but is not limited to Solution Focused, Collaborative, Client Centered and strengths based.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ghosia Raqib

Ghosia Raqib

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, steady, and compassionate, integrating trauma-informed care and EMDR therapy to support meaningful and lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 10 insurance carriers
Amanda Romano

Amanda Romano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My intention is to help you explore what has made you think, act, and behave the way you do, and navigate how to make your patterns more productive for you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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 14 insurance carriers
Pedro Silva

Pedro Silva

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to advocating for my clients and providing a supportive, therapeutic space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. My background includes extensive work in crisis settings as well as experience supporting individuals impacted by sexual assault, trauma, ADHD, and autism. I also have a strong foundation in navigating complex family dynamics.

I approach therapy with compassion, collaboration, and respect for every person’s unique needs and experiences. My goal is to help you feel empowered, build on your strengths, and create meaningful, sustainable change at a pace that feels right for you.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Brooks

Michelle Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is relaxed, eclectic, and relationship-based. I work from a client-centered, strengths-based perspective...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dorrett Black

Dorrett Black

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bloomfield, CT


I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of nursing experience working with patients facing diverse physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional challenges. As a result, my expertise in psychopharmacology is built upon years of nursing experience in various healthcare settings including hospitals, schools and academia.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Makayla Cunningham

Makayla Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a personalized, down-to-earth approach to therapy, because I believe healing looks different for everyone.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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 6 insurance carriers
Cassandra Marrero

Cassandra Marrero

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I create a safe and supportive environment in which we work as a team to accomplish your treatment goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Kehoe

Tiffany Kehoe

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 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
Sandra Platt

Sandra Platt

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work to provide a safe place to help you feel heard, understood and empowered with a deeper knowledge of yourself.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Francis Capalbo

Francis Capalbo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that all of us have personal strengths that can be employed in the service of therapy, and that one of my jobs is to encourage clients to recognize their resilience and to build on same.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Georgina Lloyd

Georgina Lloyd

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I offer a calm, supportive space to heal, build resilience, and develop practical tools to manage overwhelming emotions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yvonne Heim

Yvonne Heim

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I help clients learn how they can take control over their mental health rather than their mental health having control over them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Trina Armstrong

Dr. Trina Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I see people, not as problems to fix, but as whole human beings shaped by what they have lived through.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Justin Scott

Dr. Justin Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Rather than dwelling on problems, I work collaboratively with clients to identify practical solutions, build on what is working, and create realistic goals that support lasting growth.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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 4 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Westport, CT
There are over 20 therapists in Westport, CT accepting new patients.
20+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 95%Stress management
  • 95%Trauma
  • 90%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 80%Cigna
  • 55%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 10%Spanish
  • 5%Hindi
  • 5%Malayalam
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 90%Woman
  • 10%Man
License types
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  • 45%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 45%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 55%Family therapy
  • 40%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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