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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 1,594 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.

Ada Kentris-Larkin

Ada Kentris-Larkin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy is not about becoming a different person—it's about learning how to work with yourself instead of against yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandi Rhoads

Brandi Rhoads

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“Healthcare is more than treating acute and chronic conditions. We will treat the whole person—mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amelia Mayadenu

Amelia Mayadenu

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy is best when it is a collaborative approach. I will be there to guide you with resources, tools, psychoeducation, and the most effective techniques to fit your needs.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Pryor

Amanda Pryor

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. You can expect a mix of compassionate listening and clear, actionable strategies...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mistie Drews

Mistie Drews

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I also personally understand how difficult anxiety and life's challenges can feel, which helps me show up with empathy, honesty, and compassion.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carmecia Mcknight

Carmecia Mcknight

Therapist

Virtual • Orland Park, IL


“My goal is to help bring into awareness traumas, feelings, and thoughts by acknowledging the influence of varying relationships and systems in your life so that you can heal.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Avia Brown

Avia Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annette Simmons

Annette Simmons

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I see you as a whole person with a story that matters. My approach is deeply collaborative and personalized; I believe healing happens best in relationships built on trust, respect, and honesty.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christine Normando

Christine Normando

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm a warm, client-centered therapist who helps people navigate life's challenges with more clarity, resilience, and self-understanding.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Chung

Jessica Chung

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


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
Dr. Nicole Tefera

Dr. Nicole Tefera

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that mental well-being is interconnected with physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and encourage my clients to explore these connects and ways to strengthen each domain.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Mercedes Frierson

Mercedes Frierson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe healing often begins with something simple but powerful: an invitation to have a conversation.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ronald McCaslin

Ronald McCaslin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I take a collaborative approach, listening closely and working with you to find treatment options that fit your needs and your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicole M. Heller

Nicole M. Heller

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy is not about fixing you—it's about helping you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create a life that feels more balanced, connected, and aligned with what matters most to you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rotunda Gorman

Rotunda Gorman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a licensed mental health therapist with 17+ years of experience specializing in substance use disorders, mental health, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring conditions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeff Fish

Jeff Fish

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I work closely with my clients to understand their unique experiences.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. I will meet you where you are and together we will establish and work to achieve your goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yvette Medina

Yvette Medina

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I will be my clients biggest advocate, and your support, we will laugh and celebrate accomplishments that you will make in our sessions together, from the biggest to the smallest.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Barrientos

Sara Barrientos

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe you already have the strength within you, sometimes it just needs support and space to come through.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicole Floress

Nicole Floress

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring a warm, collaborative, and genuinely nonjudgmental presence — one where you can show up exactly as you are.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carol Peppers-Taylor

Carol Peppers-Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a solution focused professional who uses your strengths, and life experience to develop a plan for treatment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kim Nygaard

Kim Nygaard

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have extensive experience supporting clients with concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, addiction, dual diagnosis, and intellectual disabilities.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alesha Jones-Johnson

Alesha Jones-Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is supportive, honest, and structured. I provide a safe space to talk, but I also help you build real-life skills — emotional regulation, communication, boundaries, and coping strategies you can actually use outside of sessions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
EC Kissner

EC Kissner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I’m E. C. Kissner — and if you’re someone who feels accomplished on the outside but stretched thin on the inside, you’re in the right place. Many of the people I work with are navigating burnout, transitions, stress, uncertainty about next steps, or a sense that life’s moving faster than they can keep up with. You want clarity, balance, and a way to turn insight into real-world change, and you want a space that meets you where you are — respectful of your identity, your experiences, and your goals.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Angela Jalloh

Angela Jalloh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Dr. Olalekan Fapohunda

Dr. Olalekan Fapohunda

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mokena, IL


“My goal is to help you get back to your optimal mental health by bringing you back to a place where you can do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people without any difficulty.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Calvin Young

Dr. Calvin Young

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use an eclectic approach that provides patients with e-therapy care that is collaborative and integrative-scaffolded by the best ideas and concepts from nutritional psychology and neuropsychological research.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cedric Bussie

Cedric Bussie

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I help people understand how their thoughts shape their feelings and actions and together we work on shifting those patterns to build healthier habits.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cherie Truax

Cherie Truax

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I’m Cherie. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR-trained therapist. I work with teens and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Maybe you're constantly on edge, overthinking everything, or finding it hard to slow down. Or maybe you’ve been feeling flat, unmotivated, or like you're just going through the motions. These experiences often trace back to things your nervous system picked up on — ways it learned to protect you in stressful or painful situations.

I help people work through painful memories, low self-esteem, and the weight of depression—like feeling numb, exhausted, stuck, or hard on yourself. We'll explore the parts of you carrying that pain and move at a pace that feels right, whether you're ready for deep healing or just need a safe place to land.

If you’re feeling ready—or just curious—I’d be honored to support you on your healing path.

Outside of therapy, I love curling up with a good book, finding design inspiration (I have a soft spot for cozy interiors), caring for my houseplants, and spending time with my dog, Magnolia Grace—who may occasionally drop in for a virtual session cameo.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rene Buchman

Rene Buchman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“The client can expect to feel safe, respected and empowered to set the pace for what they want to share.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Fattori

Joseph Fattori

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Using a client-centered approach, I emphasize empathy, positive support, and non-judgment in my work.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. James Hishmeh

Dr. James Hishmeh

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Recovery is not just about stopping harmful behaviors. It is about building a life that feels meaningful, balanced, and sustainable.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Brenda Danielson

Dr. Brenda Danielson

Psychologist

Virtual • Deerfield, IL


“My goal is to help you realize the life you are looking for and to be able to articulate what that is.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Henry Smith

Henry Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe clients are the experts of their own lives...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rachel Obafemi

Rachel Obafemi

Therapist

Virtual • Fox Lake, IL


“I specialize in supporting individuals navigating the heavy intersections of chronic medical conditions, grief, and significant trauma.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ron Henson

Ron Henson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


A lot of people who reach out for therapy are used to holding things together on the outside while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or stuck underneath it all.

They overthink decisions, carry pressure constantly, struggle to slow their mind down, or notice they keep repeating patterns they already understand but still cannot seem to change.

I’m Ron Henson, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and owner of In Situ Counseling & Coaching. My practice helps adults navigate anxiety, burnout, ADHD-related challenges, relationship stress, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and high-functioning internal pressure through virtual therapy that is collaborative, grounded, and focused on helping things actually make sense in context.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Scandell

Rebecca Scandell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I have 26 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, families in therapy. We will work together to develop plans that are unique and right for you.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dawn Sherwood

Dawn Sherwood

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! I'm Dawn, and I'm excited to meet you. Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, family stress, relationship difficulties, or painful experiences leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure where to turn next. You may be trying to balance the needs of everyone around you while struggling to care for yourself. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, stress, panic disorders, anger management concerns, infertility, chronic illness, women's issues, family conflict, and relationship challenges. My background in children and family services and my training in infant and early childhood mental health allow me to support individuals and families through life's many transitions. My goal is to provide a compassionate space where you feel safe, heard, and supported while we work together to better understand your experiences and create meaningful, lasting change.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Renee ST. Clair

Dr. Renee ST. Clair

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapy style is best described as honest and strategic in helping you discover the root of your problem...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kristin Grace

Kristin Grace

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Welcome! I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and families. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and LGBTQIA+ concerns, as well as fostering personal growth. My approach is inquisitive, collaborative, and solutions-focused. Whether we communicate in English or ASL, I look forward to working together to help you reach your goals.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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