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Grief counselors and therapists in Clearwater, FL

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Clearwater, FL

Losing a loved one changes everything. In Clearwater, Headway offers grief therapy and bereavement counseling to help you process anticipatory grief, complicated grief, and isolation. Our network of 6,147 providers uses evidence-based approaches including Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy and meaning-making work, with many appointments available within two weeks.

Shancy Kirmeyer

Shancy Kirmeyer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative space where you feel comfortable being yourself, understood without judgment, and supported in working toward the changes you want to make.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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Suzana Hachey

Suzana Hachey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Tampa, FL


“My interest in psychiatric nursing stems from a deep appreciation for human resilience and the power of mental health support in improving lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Maureen Ziji Drake

Maureen Ziji Drake

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Tampa, FL


“I equip clients with tools to build self-awareness and equanimity at home so they may execute their goals while maintaining that "inner smile."”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Aversa

Amanda Aversa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Tarpon Springs, FL


“Starting therapy can feel intimidating, so our first session is simply about creating a safe, comfortable space where you can catch your breath.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Kimberly Polignani

Dr. Kimberly Polignani

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“I believe that you have all the answers within you & I find it an honor to have the opportunity to walk with you on your journey towards mental wellness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Sadowick

Susan Sadowick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“I am a trauma informed therapist who provides a holistic approach that honors your unique experiences and strengths.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Stacey Nemeth Roberts

Dr. Stacey Nemeth Roberts

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“I meet you where you are, human to human. I have deep evidence based skills, training, and experience, but I feel the most transformative part of therapy is making sure you feel seen.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Geidy Rivers

Dr. Geidy Rivers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Tampa, FL


“I personally understand the difficulties and challenges associated with seeking care for some of the most personal issues in life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Andrew Penn

Andrew Penn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Pinellas Park, FL


“I'm here to meet you where you are — with empathy, curiosity, and respect — and help you move toward the life you want.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Patricia Garcia

Patricia Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Palm Harbor, FL


“I believe that meaningful healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Grace Chang

Dr. Grace Chang

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“My clients would describe my style as warm, intentional, non-judgmental, engaging, and collaborative—offering both support and gentle challenge in service of meaningful transformation.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“Through Caring Psychological Counseling, I help individuals and families overcome obstacles, heal from trauma and distress, and achieve personal growth and satisfaction.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Caroline Perjessy

Caroline Perjessy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Odessa, FL


“I am humanistic and help my clients see their full potential. Early on, we work on establishing goals together and then check in to establish progress.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erin Richard

Erin Richard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Tampa, FL


“Through therapy I want to understand each client emotionally and help you be more at peace in your life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Regina Nay

Regina Nay

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Tampa, FL


“Within her framework she helps her clients focus on the potential of their inner strength while serving as a guide to their well being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Barbara Sosa Baladron

Barbara Sosa Baladron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Tampa, FL


“My goal is to help you explore the issues you struggle with, formulate attainable and realistic goals for you to achieve a steady and gradual recovery...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Taylor

Andrea Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Tampa, FL


“Depending on a client's needs, I pull from several therapeutic modalities including Solution-Focused therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Exposure response Prevention Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Problem-Solving Models,...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jamie Klemzak

Jamie Klemzak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Gulfport, FL


“With more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field, including over two decades as a therapist, I bring a compassionate, collaborative, and down-to-earth approach to therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Derek Kee-Haynes

Derek Kee-Haynes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Gulfport, FL


“I am a Master-level Certified Addiction Professional and trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), offering evidence-informed approaches to trauma resolution and emotional healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Beverly Gaines

Beverly Gaines

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“My approach to therapy is comprehensive and holistic. I believe that change happens within dynamics and while healing is individual, it is not singular.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Laura Hensley

Laura Hensley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“My holistic approach integrates EMDR with various creative therapies to help you unlock your potential and achieve profound personal growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Mottern

Michelle Mottern

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“At the core of my practice is the belief that everyone deserves to feel supported, understood, and equipped to thrive.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Susan Schaill

Susan Schaill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“I believe that truly effective care begins with listening, really listening to each person's story without judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelvin Rivera

Kelvin Rivera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • New Port Richey, FL


“I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes therapy should feel like a human connection, not a script.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Charley Rodich

Charley Rodich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Tampa, FL


“I provide a safe, judgement free space where you can hit pause, breathe, and unpack whatever's on your mind.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Janine Comegys

Janine Comegys

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“My strengths include my ability to listen empathically and without judgement and help you learn how to feel more positive about yourself and end the frustration of negative thoughts.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Emalee Gabriel

Emalee Gabriel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Tampa, FL


“At Gabriel Counseling, we focus on enhancing the number one relationship in a client's life, the one with yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Darlene Starrett

Dr. Darlene Starrett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Trinity, FL


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and trauma counselor who works with teen girls and women, including those impacted by violence and complex trauma.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caridad Guerra

Caridad Guerra

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Tampa, FL


“Life can be overwhelming at times and it can feel like your drowning. It's in these times we find out how resilient and strong we truly are.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Damianakis

Angela Damianakis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • New Port Richey, FL


“Catering to insightful and outcome driven individuals who desire to explore more deeply their life experiences through purposeful communication, thoughtful action, and self reflection.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Zachary Norman

Zachary Norman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process, and I strive to create an environment where clients feel heard, supported, appropriately challenged, and empowered throughout treatment.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Verla Barrow

Verla Barrow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Tampa, FL


“I provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult thoughts and emotions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Trevor Runge

Trevor Runge

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Tampa, FL


If you are seeking an alternative to traditional psychiatric care — especially after feeling broken, unheard, or powerless — I want you to know that change is possible. Life can feel like turbulent waves, and surface-level symptom reduction is rarely enough. Together, with or without medication, we will explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, helping you replace external control with inner direction and discover the calm beneath the waves. My goal is to guide and empower you until I am no longer needed.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Virginia Fundora

Dr. Virginia Fundora

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Tampa, FL


“My approach is warm, empathic, and collaborative, creating a space where you feel truly seen and heard.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica White

Jessica White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Tampa, FL


Jessica is a licensed, dual certified therapist specializing in emotional and relationship needs for individuals and couples. She provides a relaxing environment, listening to clients' experiences and their goals for themselves or their relationship. She shares insight and and practical strategies to use immediately after the appointment. She's accepting, collaborative, encouraging, non judgmental, and motivating to her clients.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teresa Jacquemoud

Teresa Jacquemoud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“My hope is to offer a space where you can feel comfortable being honest about what hurts, what feels confusing, and what you may have been carrying on your own.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Juliay Tippett

Juliay Tippett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Trinity, FL


“I approach therapy with the client's need in mind... I am eclectic in my therapy because I believe there is not just one model or method that fixes ALL issues.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dana Adams

Dana Adams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Trinity, FL


“I have extensive training and experience in providing therapy to those who have experienced trauma and the effects of trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss, abuse and neglect, stress and life transitions, and the...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Miranda Hager

Miranda Hager

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Zephyrhills, FL


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who has been practicing for twelve years after receiving my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My clinical area of expertise is treating survivors of abuse and trauma.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Felix Widlacki

Dr. Felix Widlacki

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Tampa, FL


“I meet with my patients frequently, and I spend time on each encounter. My patient's routinely tell me that they don't feel rushed...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Clearwater, FL
There are over 105 therapists in Clearwater, FL accepting new patients.
105+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 66%Ascension
  • 61%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 10%Spanish
  • 1%American Sign Language
  • 1%French
  • 1%Greek
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 19%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 6%Licensed Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 23%Child or adolescent therapy

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