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Grief counselors and therapists in Athens, GA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Athens, GA

Navigating grief and loss in Athens is deeply personal, and Headway connects you with compassionate providers experienced in grief counseling and bereavement support. Our 1,718 licensed therapists across Georgia offer evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, available virtually or in-person to help you process loss and find meaning. With flexible scheduling and insurance coverage through 70+ plans, you can begin healing at your own pace.

Bonnie McClurd

Bonnie McClurd

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe it is critical for the client to be part of their care plan - this helps you to feel empowered and more invested in your treatment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Davis

Brittany Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am passionate about helping young and maturing individuals struggling with emotional wounds, wanting to be renewed from limiting beliefs, and realign with their true beauty and purpose, from the inside out.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with depression, or dealing with ongoing stress in your relationships or family? You may feel stuck in the same patterns, emotionally drained, or unsure how to move forward. I work with individuals and families across Florida and Georgia who are navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Together, we create a supportive space where you can understand what you’re experiencing and begin building a path toward clarity, stability, and healthier connections.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. LaShayla Dyer

Dr. LaShayla Dyer

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I aim to provide a compassionate, safe space where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yvonne Wallace

Yvonne Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I enjoy helping people reach their goals to live mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually-balanced lives.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erica Rentz

Erica Rentz

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I offer multicultural support for teens, adults, couples, and families, including immigrants and bicultural clients, who want relief, clarity, and healthier ways to move forward.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alyssa Lebowitz

Alyssa Lebowitz

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I integrate Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic techniques, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients gain insight while also creating meaningful, sustainable change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sharon Belhamel

Sharon Belhamel

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“My approach is holistic and client-centered, focusing on the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yma Kabia-Williams

Yma Kabia-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative. I utilize evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), tailored...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gail Foorman

Gail Foorman

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
SueEllen Hollowell

SueEllen Hollowell

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Leslie Arrowsmith

Leslie Arrowsmith

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I take a warm, yet direct approach to counseling while holding clients accountable for meeting their goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Andrea Loftis

Andrea Loftis

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I am a licensed professional counselor who helps people navigate life transitions, heal from painful experiences, and build healthier, more connected relationships. I work with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, and the impact of domestic violence, and I believe that asking for help is a true act of courage. My goal is to offer a warm, nonjudgmental, and secure space where you can show up exactly as you are, explore what you are going through, and begin to feel more grounded and hopeful about your life.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tamekia Howard

Tamekia Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“You can expect to be heard, validated, empowered and equipped with tools or coping skills to effectively manage your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Bahiyya Amh-Shere

Bahiyya Amh-Shere

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I view the relationship with my clients as a partnership wherein we are journeying together and I am offering coping strategies to assist in that journey toward a Life Worth Living.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Carolyn Williams

Carolyn Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Gainesville, GA


“I am a board-certified adult-geriatric nurse practitioner and a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed to provide psychiatric care to all ages.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alesia Christian

Alesia Christian

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“With 15+ years of experience across outpatient, residential, group, and individual settings, I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, domestic violence, PTSD...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tony Ell Lopez

Tony Ell Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“For 18 years, he has helped many by creating a partnership with his patients to help them define clear goals while being inspired by hope and optimism.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Ranjan Avasthi

Dr. Ranjan Avasthi

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“I recognize that each person is an individual with their own story to share and I want to provide a safe space for people to heal.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Terrie Allen

Dr. Terrie Allen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverdale, GA


“Each session we will unpack from current and past life behaviors in order to build a better outlook and develop stronger tactics towards healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Silke Leber

Silke Leber

Therapist

Virtual • Alpharetta, GA


“I focus on repairing insecure attachments formed in early childhood to improve current emotional regulation and relationship quality.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Vashawn Mosley

Dr. Vashawn Mosley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


My names is Vashawn Mosley. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). I also have a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. I have greater than 16 years working in mental health, with greater than 5 years working as a PMHNP.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather-Leigh Nies

Heather-Leigh Nies

Therapist

Virtual • Marietta, GA


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in an eclectic blend of strength-based somatic therapies, where we honor the connection between mind and body.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arlevia DeLoach

Arlevia DeLoach

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe you are the expert of your story and have many God-given strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Terri Ducker

Terri Ducker

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I show up with curiosity, humor, and directness, creating a safe space where you can feel seen, supported, and challenged in the best way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Janelle Evers

Janelle Evers

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I approach therapy with an open-mind and work with clients to identify thoughts and beliefs that affect behaviors.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Essence Washington

Essence Washington

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I combine narrative, solution-focused, and strengths-based therapy to help you process your story, tap into your natural power, and create lasting transformation.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elaine Maye

Elaine Maye

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Is your life stressful and overwhelming? Are you ready to break self-destructive patterns and addictions? If your answer is yes, then help is at hand. Goal Focus Counseling Services (GFPS) incorporates faith along with psychodynamic intervention to give you an effective plan of action. Individualized attention is given to address persistent personal, relationship and work concerns. You and your family can express your feelings privately with someone who is supportive and non-judgmental. Our objective is to focus on goals to maximize your therapeutic experience. With over 20 yers. experience, we now offer video/phone sessions.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Susan Greer

Susan Greer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Carrollton, GA


“My hope is that clients leave their sessions with me feeling that they have been heard and are supported in their healing journeys.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Tomi Adewole

Tomi Adewole

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Are you overwhelmed, having difficulty functioning, or just feeling unlike yourself lately? As someone who was born in Nigeria and has personally navigated cultural adjustment and its stressors, I understand how complex it can feel to find your footing. Drawing on both my lived experience and professional training, I meet you where you are and tailor our work to your unique needs. I use tools like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing to help you create meaningful, lasting change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
William Lane

William Lane

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Welcome!

As a clinical social worker, I know mental health care is a critical part of building a fulfilling life. It can feel really vulnerable taking the first step towards this work but I firmly believe asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Throughout my career I have worked with people navigating challenging stressors from a traumatic event to adjusting to a new job. I continue to focus on adults working through these experiences and difficulties managing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Abigail Kolb

Dr. Abigail Kolb

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in working with people navigating sexual compulsivity and atypical sexual interests, as well as highly stigmatized concerns and problematic sexual behaviors.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Laura Kieling

Laura Kieling

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I am an LCSW with a mission to untangle trauma and transform lives.

I've observed that many are unaware their struggles stem from unresolved childhood trauma. I focus on addressing core beliefs formed during these transformative years.

As I too struggled with unhealthy patterns of my past. Hitting rock bottom was my turning point. I immersed myself in retreats and inner child work, finding strength in spirituality. Healing myself and paying it forward to help others heal too.


Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Vanay Butler

Vanay Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“She specializes in helping clients build emotional safety, strengthen boundaries, and develop healthy support systems.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabrielle Pointer

Gabrielle Pointer

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and strengths-based. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tulsa Peters

Tulsa Peters

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I take a very creative approach to therapy and have no problems researching new ways to help a specific problem.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tiffany Brown

Tiffany Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lasharra Jenkins

Lasharra Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Lasharra believes therapy should feel like a place where you can exhale—where you don't have to perform, explain away your pain, or have it all figured out.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Osborne

Brittany Osborne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Marietta, GA


Hello! I have been working with kids, teens and adults for over 10 years. I can help with issues around anxiety, ADHD, OCD, relationship issues and grief/loss. I operate from a ACT model incorporating mindfulness and ERP for OCD and anxiety.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamelarenee Jemerson

Pamelarenee Jemerson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is open and collaborative: you lead, and together we build a plan that actually fits your life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our therapists in Athens, GA who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Athens, GA
There are over 1,802 therapists in Athens, GA accepting new patients.
1,802+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 84%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 47%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 83%Online only
  • 17%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 16%Man
License types
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  • 58%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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