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Grief counselors and therapists in Westport, CT


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



- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Grief or loss
- 95%Stress management
- 95%Trauma
- 90%Relationship issues

- 100%Aetna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 80%Cigna
- 55%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 95%English
- 10%Spanish
- 5%Hindi
- 5%Malayalam

- 100%In-person or online

- 90%Woman
- 10%Man

- 45%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 45%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 55%Family therapy
- 40%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
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