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Grief counselors and therapists in Aurora, IL
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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Aurora, IL
Whether you're coping with the loss of a loved one or anticipatory grief, Headway provides accessible mental health support throughout Aurora. Our providers use evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and CBT to help you navigate bereavement, with many appointments available virtually and covered by insurance.
“I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I meet my clients where they are and challenge them to achieve the goals they've set for themselves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy is most helpful when clear, objective goals are established early on in treatment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and supportive, and I work with concerns like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and feeling stuck during hard seasons.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I strongly believe in early intervention and promote the use of client-centered, non-judgmental, culturally-relevant, expressive arts, and strength-based techniques.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to provide you with a safe space where you can find empathy, receive a listening ear, and have a supportive teammate to help you identify your goals and the steps needed to achieve them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I work with adults who are ready to understand what's actually driving their stress, grief or disconnection, not just get through the week.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you discover the strengths and tools needed to move forward.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work with adolescents, men, and families who are navigating emotional stress, behavioral challenges, relationship dynamics, and major life transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hi, I’m Gretchen, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, ANCC) with a Master of Science in Nursing from Lewis University. I work with individuals, teens, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, and substance use concerns, providing care in both English and Spanish. I bring experience from emergency departments, inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and private practice, and I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. I value collaboration and flexibility, tailoring each session to your needs so you can feel empowered to make meaningful changes.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, and growth-oriented. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My work is grounded in a mind-body approach that incorporates mindfulness & somatic practices to help clients better understand their emotions, physical responses, & the experiences that shape them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am someone who knows what good therapy can do. It informs empathic, thoughtful approach and the belief that therapy can help you recover from trauma, improve your mood, and restore health in relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I am an active therapist in that I teach tools which people can use between sessions to manage their emotions and relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, PTSD
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My style is warm and genuine, but I also like to challenge my clients to help them reach their potential.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe people are capable of healing and growth, and I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and down-to-earth, and I focus on helping clients build insight while also learning practical tools they can use in everyday life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should provide both emotional support and practical tools that help you create change in your everyday life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that every person has inherent strengths and the capacity for growth, healing, and change, regardless of their circumstances.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I don't believe in one-size-fits-all care—instead, I work collaboratively with you to create a plan that truly reflects your needs, preferences, and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe in seeing the person behind the diagnosis and walking alongside you toward healing and growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths, deepen your self-understanding, and create a more meaningful, balanced, and fulfilling life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I entered the field after experiencing the transformative impact of therapy firsthand, and my goal is to provide that same sense of shelter, healing, and strength to you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I try to meet each individual where they are at and one of my main approaches is Problem Intervention Evaluation (PIE).”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. Sessions are more conversational than clinical.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I am a board-certified registered art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor. I have worked in non-profit organizations, providing counseling services to young children adolescents, and adults.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I trained in medicine before I became a therapist, and it changed what I listen for. When a client tells me her chest tightens before every meeting, or that she can't stop thinking about a diagnosis, I take the physical side of that seriously.
I hold a PhD in health psychology and I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and Florida. My published research is on post-traumatic growth in women. Since 2020 I've also taught graduate counseling and psychology as an adjunct professor.
I see adults dealing with trauma and complex trauma, chronic illness, health anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. I work with women through perinatal and postpartum struggles and through fertility challenges. I also see adolescents.
I speak English, Hindi, Arabic, and Urdu. If you're dealing with immigration, acculturation, or family expectations that don't translate easily, you won't have to explain that context to me first.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Whatever your reason for reaching out, you should know that you do not have to face this journey alone.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My clients typically comment on feeling seen and heard. They appreciate the feedback and collaborative approach.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Rather than simply focusing on what is wrong, we will explore what is working, identify your strengths, clarify your goals, and develop practical steps toward the changes you want to make.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to feel welcomed and accepted while also being pushed to reach goals as well as unpack history and trauma.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to takeaway a therapeutic or treatment plan that has routines and assignments that they can use on a daily basis.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach combines medication management with practical, evidence-based therapy techniques to create a personalized plan that fits your unique needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in holding space for the whole person, not just the symptoms, and I aim to help women feel heard, supported, and empowered as they navigate motherhood and beyond.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I emphasize working alongside the patient to provide support and therapy in my practice. I also promote patient-centered care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I have a special interest in working with parents of neurodivergent children and understand the unique joys and emotional complexities that come with raising a child with autism, ADHD, or both.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
I am a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, providing whole-person care that recognizes the connection between mental, emotional, and physical health. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and Women's Health, and I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered. Outside of my practice, I enjoy traveling, event decorating, and spending quality time with my family. I believe maintaining balance and personal fulfillment is an important part of overall well-being, and I bring that same perspective into the care I provide.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you develop emotional awareness, build distress tolerance, strengthen resilience, and learn practical coping strategies that support long-term well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I have a person-centered approach to therapy which means I support and guide client's with attaining their personal goals as an active participant in their treatment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I work with individuals who may continue to feel gripped by grief, trapped by trauma, or down with depression.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Aurora, IL who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Aurora, IL
47+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Grief or loss
- 98%Anxiety
- 89%Stress management
- 89%Depression
- 85%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 98%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 96%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 94%Cigna
- 74%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 96%English
- 9%Spanish
- 2%Greek
- 2%Hindi
- 2%Portuguese
How they see their clients
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
Provider gender
- 77%Woman
- 23%Man
License types
- 47%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 32%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Clinical Psychologist
- 4%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
- 98%Individual therapy
- 51%Family therapy
- 34%Couples therapy
- 32%Child or adolescent therapy
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