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Grief counselors and therapists in Orlando, FL

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Orlando, FL

Processing loss in Orlando is easier with Headway's network of grief-focused therapists. Our providers utilize CBT, psychoeducation, and isolation-reducing strategies to help you cope with death and unresolved grief. With virtual and in-person options, free intake consultations, and many sessions covered by insurance at low or no cost, grief counseling is accessible when you need it most.

Cassandra Palmer

Cassandra Palmer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Altamonte Springs, FL


“You can expect to gain insight, receive assurance and validation, as well as leave sessions with tangible skills for how to cope with stressors in your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

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Madison Housden

Madison Housden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Longwood, FL


“I am committed to fostering a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where chronically invalidated individuals can finally feel seen and empowered.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sharon Yorke

Sharon Yorke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Winter Garden, FL


“I often take a strength-based approach allowing individuals to feel empowered and recognize their full potential.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Holly Mann

Holly Mann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Winter Springs, FL


“I firmly believe that while life can bring struggles and trials, your best days are still ahead of you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Darren Lowe

Darren Lowe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Winter Garden, FL


Born and raised in Central Florida, I attended UCF and Rollins College. I have spent time in youth ministry and have extensive experience in health care administration, business management and sales.


I'm married with 3 young kids and love outdoor activities, golf, coaching little league and spending time with friends and family.


I work with clients dealing with low self-worth or self-esteem, depression, anxiety, compulsive & addictive behaviors, unwanted sexual behaviors, social isolation & disconnection, spiritual & existential issues, couples & relational issues, and much more.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Aimee Mahjouri

Aimee Mahjouri

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Oviedo, FL


“Clients can expect a warm, empathetic, affirming approach, while also receiving direct, clear, compassionate feedback on how to activate effective behaviors...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adriana Jardim

Adriana Jardim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Orlando, FL


“Clients can expect to be heard and be empowered to continue their life journeys with new energy that may warm their hearts...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Theresa Rotolo

Theresa Rotolo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Longwood, FL


“I believe you already hold wisdom about your life, and my role is to listen closely, notice patterns, and help you understand what may be keeping you stuck.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Panic disorders
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yolanda Carter

Yolanda Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Longwood, FL


“You are a unique individual worthy of individualized treatment, and I will meet you where you are...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Julia Porter

Julia Porter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Winter Garden, FL


“I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, seen, and met exactly where you are, not where you "should" be.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Taylor Presha

Taylor Presha

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Orlando, FL


“My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelimer Miro Rivera

Chelimer Miro Rivera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Orlando, FL


“Cheli's therapy approach could be described with the word EMPOWERING! Cheli's goal is to provide effective tools and make sure that clients are able to implement the tools in daily scenarios.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Robyn Prebenda

Robyn Prebenda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Orlando, FL


“My current areas of focus are Women's Mental Health and Sports Performance for Athletes as well as relational issues and parenting challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Pamela Savage

Dr. Pamela Savage

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Winter Garden, FL


“By creating a space for you to feel safe, valued, and empowered, my goal is to help you navigate whatever life circumstances you find yourself facing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Catherine Rutter

Catherine Rutter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Oviedo, FL


Note: I do not currently accept EAP benefits.

I provide individual counseling to adolescents and adults. I specialize in caring for college students, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone seeking healing from difficult religious experiences. I seek to help my clients sort through past hurts, confront present challenges, and develop a greater sense of hope for the future.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Madelin Vargas

Madelin Vargas

Therapist

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


“I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over ten years of diversified experience in the psychological field...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dora Henderson

Dora Henderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Longwood, FL


“My approach to therapy is playful, creative, and rooted in neuroscience. I use tools like EMDR, play therapy, and somatic approaches...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Gano

Ryan Gano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Orlando, FL


“My treatment approach draws from attachment theory & science and the Emotionally Focused Therapy model (EFT).”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Turner

David Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Altamonte Springs, FL


“I am a counselor who is attentive to my clients' concerns, a counselor who is empathic to my clients' situations, a counselor who is sensitive to my clients' needs, and a counselor who is fully present with my clients, meeting them where they are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Melanie Rose

Melanie Rose

Therapist

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


“Clients can expect me to help them set goals for therapy and then reflect back on them at times to determine progress.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Semple

Maria Semple

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Orlando, FL


“My intention is to offer a nonjudgmental and compassionate environment where we can explore your story together...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joshua Katib

Joshua Katib

Therapist

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


I hold a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from Colorado Christian University. I also have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Finding the right person to work with can make all the difference between a successful and unsuccessful therapy outcome.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amy Valentino

Amy Valentino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Oviedo, FL


“My style is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I tailor sessions to each person, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), exposure work, and mindfulness-based techniques.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Preston-Hughes

Stephanie Preston-Hughes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Longwood, FL


“I use ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) to help clients make meaningful inside-out change over time.”
Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Women's issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Brubaker

Karen Brubaker

Therapist

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


“Using a psychodynamic approach (understanding how your past is affecting your present) as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to process old memories and messaging, you can get to healing old wounds quicker in a sustained...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elia Ayuso

Elia Ayuso

Therapist

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


“I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with clarity and confidence.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Amy Moran

Amy Moran

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Longwood, FL


“I believe that great mental health care starts with listening... so that we can develop a treatment approach that works for you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Brandon Crotty

Brandon Crotty

Therapist

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


“I practice Person Centered Therapy. The hallmark of this approach is unconditional positive regard for the client.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Dr. Deborah Rivera

Dr. Deborah Rivera

Therapist

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


“I am a doctoral level licensed bilingual (English/Spanish) mental health counselor with approximately 25 years of experience impacting multi-challenged individuals and families through effective therapeutic services and counseling according to DSM-5...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Kazlauskas

Christina Kazlauskas

Therapist

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


“Using strength-based approaches tailored to your needs, whether you are a child, adult, or family, I aim to empower you...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Garrett Pardoe

Garrett Pardoe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Clermont, FL


“Change doesn't happen by talking about problems alone—it happens by understanding what's keeping you stuck and being willing to do the work to move forward.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ivette Vazquez

Ivette Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • St. Cloud, FL


Life can be full of different stressors, which is where I can help. I will provide a warm, non-judgmental, safe, and interactive environment where we take on complex subjects, deep-seated traumas, or for you to say the things you've never told anyone before. I understand these are difficult subjects to speak about, and I will build a therapeutic relationship with you so that you feel strong enough to share. By doing this, we can form realistic and attainable goals to establish growth and promote healing. Remember that healing is not linear. The best gift you can give yourself is to master the chaos & find a way around it.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Linda McKayle

Dr. Linda McKayle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Minneola, FL


“My practice centers on supporting individuals through complex life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Karin Weiri-Kolle

Karin Weiri-Kolle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Orange City, FL


“Starting and keeping a gratitude journal is another tool I have most of my clients use. It is a huge game changer when put to practice daily.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Edward Melville

Edward Melville

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Mount Dora, FL


“I consider it a privilege to support clients wherever they are, helping them take meaningful steps toward growth, healing, and balance.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Lewis

Natalie Lewis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Minneola, FL


“I believe counseling is an important step towards transformation and healing. I have a passion for helping my clients feel empowered by their strengths and talents and to develop a desire to succeed.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cara Salvati

Cara Salvati

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • DeLand, FL


“My approach is trauma-informed and strengths-based, and I tailor treatment to the needs, goals, and lived experiences of each client.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Melissa Van Keuren

Melissa Van Keuren

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Titusville, FL


“I have worked within severe mental health inpatient and outpatient settings. I have helped thousands of patients navigate mental health struggles in conjunction with medication management.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robin Taylor

Robin Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Titusville, FL


“I specialize in working with women recovering from domestic violence, individuals recovering from childhood abuse and couple's trying to navigate difficulties with communication.”
Grief or loss, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sharalyn Vester

Sharalyn Vester

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Auburndale, FL


“I have worked with various populations who have diverse backgrounds including trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, and depression.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Orlando, FL
There are over 109 therapists in Orlando, FL accepting new patients.
109+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 83%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 76%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Ascension
  • 60%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 14%Spanish
  • 2%Portuguese
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 99%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 27%Man
License types
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  • 69%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 1%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 23%Child or adolescent therapy

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