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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Riverview, FL

Grieving the loss of a loved one in Riverview? Headway connects you with 5,906 licensed providers trained in grief therapy and bereavement support. Our compassionate therapists use evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you navigate anticipatory grief, loss of a parent, partner, or friend, and find meaning after death. Sessions available virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling.

Melissa Neill

Melissa Neill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my client, so that he/she feels comfortable sharing their relevant mental health concerns...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Iliana Torres

Iliana Torres

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Here you can expect to process the issues and challenges life has presented to you in a straightforward and empowering manner with a little twist of humor.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carele Etienne

Carele Etienne

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I offer a safe and compassionate space for clients to explore their challenges, uncover their strengths, and embark on transformative journeys.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Helen Brizek

Helen Brizek

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Certified School Counselor with 10 years of combined experience supporting children, adolescents, and families across school and clinical settings.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gabriel Pagan-Llorens

Dr. Gabriel Pagan-Llorens

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I take full responsibility in creating an environment where you feel safe, comfortable, heard, and valued.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Pellegrino

Elizabeth Pellegrino

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing trauma-informed, client-centered care that integrates EMDR, IFS parts work, and somatic approaches.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa McDermott Perez

Lisa McDermott Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to create a non-judgemental, caring atmosphere where effective listening and teaching skills can be employed helping individuals create a balance in life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paige Whitten

Paige Whitten

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Through exploring a deeper understanding of yourself and your personality, you can make necessary changes to feel more fulfilled in life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Edward Melville

Edward Melville

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Kim Valentin-Torres

Kim Valentin-Torres

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi everyone, my name is Kim, but I go by my middle name Kristy. I have a passion for helping people, I do specialize in trauma but have worked in most areas of mental health. My education is in clinical psychology and clinical mental health counseling.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Beverly McManus

Beverly McManus

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“With over 20 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to fostering warm, accepting relationships with my clients.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alexandra Pelaez

Alexandra Pelaez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that cultivating self-awareness, nurturing effective communication skills, and developing effective conflict-resolution strategies can lead to meaningful transformation.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Valerie Polidor

Valerie Polidor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is modern, open minded, holistic, compassionate, collaborative, and personalized, ensuring that every client feels heard, respected, and supported throughout their treatment journey.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shavonne Avril

Shavonne Avril

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“As a Black woman, I deeply understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by people of color, and I honor that in our work together.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Gary Jacobs

Gary Jacobs

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I have over 25 years of professional experience in addition to having a dual degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been one who always believed that you never stop learning. I am humbled by my vast interactions with both individuals, and or couples who have allowed me to learn and grow as a person from them. This is what separates me from my colleagues. My training is derived from not only you but gaining valuable experience by working in Hospital Emergency Rooms, Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals for Both Children & Adults, Substance Abuse -Dependency Clinics, Correction Mental Health as well as Alzheimer's-Dementia and Nursing Home Facilities. In addition, working in Private. Practice. I am extremely comfortable working with people of all ages, genders and ethnicities.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jeannette Balboni

Jeannette Balboni

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Port Orange, FL


“I am a cognitive behavioral focused therapist with a focus on empowering my clients to work towards their goals in order to find peace and healing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Jessenia Perez-Carrion

Dr. Jessenia Perez-Carrion

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“Dr. Perez-Carrion's utmost priority is to assist her clients in improving their well-being, whether that involves making positive changes, achieving personal growth, or healing from past traumas.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emilee Robins

Emilee Robins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stuart, FL


“Holding a child welfare certificate, Emilee has extensive knowledge of the foster care system, adoption, and the unique challenges that children and families face within these systems.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Megan Evans

Megan Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am here to give you a space to express and define what your struggles are and together we can come up with a plan in order to address them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ernest Strain

Ernest Strain

Therapist

Virtual • Orlando, FL


“I believe psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of the client. Through building a therapeutic relationship, any number of topics or issues may be explored.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Port Richey, FL


“I use a holistic approach that cares for the mind, body, and spirit. With empathy, compassion, and personalized care, I am committed to supporting positive, lasting changes in your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Leonette Lee Copeland

Dr. Leonette Lee Copeland

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“CBT is an evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, challenging cognitive distortions, and developing practical coping strategies that support meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rickey Walters

Rickey Walters

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I enjoy providing an open ear, open mind, and safe environment to facilitate growth and empowerment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeffrey Bush

Jeffrey Bush

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Being heard and understood is a partnership. Cultivating peace inside us allows us to see things as they really are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Karen Markus-Handis

Karen Markus-Handis

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Karen empowers her clients to utilize their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Katie Wiggins

Dr. Katie Wiggins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, FL


“I believe in a compassionate approach, hoping you would "come as you are." Personal attachments and connections are the roots of many behaviors and expectations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mirella Silva-Bass

Mirella Silva-Bass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pembroke Pines, FL


“I provide space for clients to observe negative patterns, open new ways of thinking, and learn to express their vulnerability.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lizeth Henry

Lizeth Henry

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“With over 10 years of experience supporting children, families, and expecting parents, I've seen how powerful healing can be when trust and acceptance are present.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Fernando Sosa Santos

Fernando Sosa Santos

Therapist

Virtual • Palm Coast, FL


Happiness and joy isn't a fairytale. Let's figure out how you can experience it.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tanya Ruiz

Tanya Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I provide a warm, non-judgmental space for healing for adults, couples, Children/ Teens, to address specific concerns and life stressors.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dialis Wheeler

Dialis Wheeler

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Lauderdale, FL


“I believe therapy is not just about "talking" it's about developing real skills, strategies, and perspectives that you can apply every day.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elcie Elysse-Ardain

Elcie Elysse-Ardain

Therapist

Virtual • Delray Beach, FL


“Clients will have their feelings validated and they feel heard. They will learn coping strategies to assist them with life's challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nancy Peña

Nancy Peña

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“These experiences deeply shaped my approach to therapy—compassionate, trauma-informed, and rooted in a commitment to helping individuals heal and thrive.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Debra Killackey

Debra Killackey

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work hard to create a collaborative, constructive and challenging environment that is also consistent with compassion, acceptance, warmth and occasional humor.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Men's issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dana Murphy

Dana Murphy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stuart, FL


“Dana Murphy is a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about helping people feel heard, supported, and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Zakia Frederick

Zakia Frederick

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and involved in your treatment decisions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sharon Westbrook

Sharon Westbrook

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am passionate about providing a comfortable environment where you can be heard, feel safe, and stay motivated to conquer any obstacle that stands in your way of success.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
David Amador

David Amador

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Miami, FL


“My style is compassionate, direct, and practical. I take time to understand each client's symptoms, history, stressors, strengths, culture, lifestyle, and treatment goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Batsheva Schapira

Batsheva Schapira

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in the innate wisdom within each individual and aim to help you access what's already yours.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Weedny Andre

Dr. Weedny Andre

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pembroke Pines, FL


“I am compassionate, sensitive, and committed to my client's well-being. The clients should expect to be empowered to take the lead over their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to envision a new pathway for a well-balanced life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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