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Grief counselors and therapists in Chicago, IL
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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Chicago, IL
Navigating grief and loss in Chicago is deeply personal, and Headway connects you with 1,775 licensed providers who specialize in grief counseling, bereavement support, and trauma recovery. Whether you're coping with the loss of a loved one, processing anticipatory grief, or working through complicated grief, our therapists use evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and CBT to help you find meaning and move forward.
“My goal from our very first conversation is to make sure you feel safe, respected, and genuinely heard.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I'm a master's degreed licensed clinical professional provider with 25 + years of experience and training.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe people make sense when you understand the full context of their lives - their relationships, culture, identity, environment, history, and the experiences that shaped them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that everyone's life can be enhanced by learning new adaptive coping strategies within therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Welcome! Congratulations on this courageous step toward healing. I am a compassionate and relational therapist who believes that healing happens through connection, understanding, and collaborative effort. With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, I combine the latest research with a warm, individualized approach to support clients in navigating life’s challenges. Whether you're managing anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or just seeking personal growth, I work to foster a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered to create meaningful change.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-based care tailored to each individual's unique needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I'm a warm, compassionate therapist who believes that therapy should be a place where you can be fully yourself—without judgment and without having to have all the answers.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“As a Hispanic provider, I am driven and motivated to work within the context of my clients' ethnic backgrounds as they align with their treatment goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I approach your care with respect and dignity. We work together to find the best way to help your symptoms.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I help clients change how they relate to their feelings, such that they live their lives not in reaction to them, but instead in line with their values and commitments.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, wisdom and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping people navigate life's transitions with clarity and confidence.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with adults and couples who have experienced complex PTSD, developmental trauma, systemic trauma, racial trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety and relationship struggles.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe clients who are willing to show up honestly, even when it feels uncomfortable, will get the most out of their therapy experience.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My treatment style matches your personality and symptoms, with my quick sense of humor and proven techniques that will maximize effectiveness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“By the end of each session, clients will feel supported, understood, and will have a clear understandingn of 'next steps'.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“At every therapy session, we work together to explore your emotional experiences as well as the thoughts and behaviors that may be holding you back from living the life you desire.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions and take an eclectic approach; no two clients are the same.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and validating space where you can slow down, process life's challenges, and make sense of the changes you're facing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe healing is about aligning mind, body, and daily life with the future you deserve and the goals you seek to achieve.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I've spent over 16 years helping people work through anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes, and I focus on helping you understand what's keeping you stuck and how to start making changes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Ms. Heather Nemeth is committed to helping others become healthier versions of themselves. She achieves this by helping you change perceptions, challenge thoughts, and find the power to effectively communicate your needs.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is real, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that meaningful change happens when you feel safe enough to be honest — even about the messy parts.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
I've devoted a decade of my career helping parents learn how to best help their children. And another decade helping adults in an out-patient partial hospitalization program. These are the moments when people have felt the most vulnerable and in need of something more than what they are already trying to manage their mental health. Hopefully, my experience and tools that I've gathered working across the age groups and in a more intense level of care can help you build your own toolbox.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is focused on the individual's needs and goals, utilizing a mixture of therapeutic methods.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I work to create a warm and safe environment where individuals can be free to share without judgement.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I like to take a humanistic, client centered approach to therapy utilizing client strengths to create a collaborative, safe environment to process trauma and experiences...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am both a licensed clinical professional counselor and a certified yoga therapist, and I offer a holistic approach that blends traditional talk therapy with yoga therapy, somatic healing, and positive psychology.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Creating a safe and validating space is fundamental to my practice. I deeply value collaboration and strength-building...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about providing trauma-informed tools to manage the chronic stress that lead to emotional exhaustion.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I have 16 years of experience in the counseling field and am trained in integrative approaches including EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic and body-based therapies, and mindfulness-based interventions. I am dedicated to helping clients heal through a holistic approach that supports the mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to help individuals develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and lasting emotional well-being
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“No single approach works for everyone, so I believe in tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Most of my work centers around mindfulness awareness and practices in addition to utilizing art as therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ola Omoniyi became an Illinois Certified Nurse Practitioner in 2021. She received her undergraduate degree at Valparaiso University in Indiana and her master’s degree from the University of St. Francis in Joliet. She completed her clinical rotation in mental health at Will County Behavioral Health in Joliet. Ola worked at Rush University Medical Centre for 5 years in the behavioral health unit as a Registered Nurse and 5years at other behavioral health hospitals in Chicago.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My clinical home is trauma. Most of my clients are working through something that happened to them — or a long pattern of things — and looking for a way to stop carrying it the way they're carrying it.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I take a grounded, practical approach—helping clients learn to ride life's waves instead of fighting against them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is behavioral, holistic, and individualized. I meet clients where they are while helping them build practical coping skills, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthier ways of navigating life's challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I take a collaborative approach to treatment, which means that we work together as a team to help you process and work through the issues that are leading you to seek treatment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I practice some specialized approaches (EMDR, Exposure Therapy, and CBT/ACT) to treat trauma as well as anxiety, depression, and OCD.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe that everyone's journey is unique, and I'm committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and concerns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Chicago, IL who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Chicago, IL
80+
Average years in practice
11 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Grief or loss
- 98%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 95%Aetna
- 91%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 83%Cigna
- 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 66%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 96%English
- 13%Spanish
- 5%Polish
- 3%French
- 3%German
How they see their clients
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
Provider gender
- 68%Woman
- 31%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 45%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 5%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
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