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Grief counselors and therapists in Frankfort, IL

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Frankfort, IL

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is deeply personal, and Headway's grief therapy providers in Frankfort offer compassionate support tailored to your journey. Access sessions covering anticipatory grief, unresolved grief, and coping strategies through 1,685 providers available as soon as next day.

Ember Casey

Ember Casey

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Beaston

Jessica Beaston

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I help people break the cycle of daily stress by encouraging them to try new things, step outside of their comfort zones...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“With over 20 years of experience, I blend evidence-based approaches like CBT with a warm, collaborative style that helps you feel heard and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Anne-Marie Kane

Dr. Anne-Marie Kane

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Great to meet you!

As your therapist I strive to create a warm, safe, engaging space where we can explore your strengths and build a do-able plan to help get you through the tough spots. My primary goal is to collaborate with you and build a strong working relationship to best help you meet your goals. I am licensed to practice as a Therapist in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nachole Hopkins

Nachole Hopkins

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Looking for a space where you don't have to pretend you're fine? My approach is warm, direct, and culturally aware, with a focus on getting to the root of what's draining you. We'll work together to build healthier patterns, better boundaries, and a life that feels more aligned with who you are and not who you're "supposed" to be.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melissa Vega

Melissa Vega

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I look at the whole picture of your life. We'll consider all aspects that may impact your wellness...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Motunrayo Olooto

Motunrayo Olooto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe effective care starts with creating a safe, judgment-free environment where you can openly share your experiences, concerns, and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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
Thomas Kaufman

Thomas Kaufman

Therapist

Virtual • Rockford, IL


“I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sarah Benitez-Zandi

Sarah Benitez-Zandi

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Rather than staying only at the level of insight, we work at the level where trauma is stored, the body and nervous system.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Anthony Wright

Anthony Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“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
Joan Paradis

Joan Paradis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is pretty collaborative—I see therapy as a team effort. I want you to feel heard and understood, but I'll also gently challenge you when it's helpful.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Cheryl Pugh

Dr. Cheryl Pugh

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I help you better understand your emotions while building practical tools you can use in everyday life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jodee Elliot Schwartz

Jodee Elliot Schwartz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a client-centered therapist, it is important for me to create the space you need so you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kelly Ambrose

Kelly Ambrose

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read about my professional background.

I graduated with my bachelor's in social work in 2013 from MacMurray College in Jacksonville IL.

I furthered my education at the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign School of Social Work and graduated with my Masters in SW in 2017.

I have gained 13 years of experience with the majority of those years spent in psychiatric facilities for children and adults.

I specialize in motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, and a multitude of other treatment styles.

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

Jaime Altman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am very laidback and am not the kind of therapist to ask, "And how does that make you feel?" I use real, everyday language along with humor...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
EC Kissner

EC Kissner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I’m E.C. Kissner Art Therapist | Creative Consultant + Career Coach for Arts + Innovation Entrepreneurs — 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 (or slower) than they can keep up with. You might want clarity, balance, and a way to turn insight into real-world change .... I specialize in creating a judgmental space that allows for both professional development & general life as well as mental health questions to unfold. — respectful of your identity, personal cultural context and lived experiences, while supporting you in moving from contemplating goals to moving them forward. Life imitates art so the trajectory to present will always be fully customized & right sized for your needs, working style and personal preferences.

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

Orren Reeves

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


Hi, I’m Orren Reeves, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than a decade of experience supporting teens and adults through life’s challenges. I believe healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. My approach is trauma-informed and strengths-based, creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore what you’re experiencing, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to move forward with greater confidence and clarity. It would be an honor to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, growth, and a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic to you.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Saunders

Katherine Saunders

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Quincy, IL


“I believe the client-therapist relationship is a sacred trust and I feel honored when a client entrusts me with their story.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Heather Black-Bicknell

Heather Black-Bicknell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a warm, supportive style, and I'm especially passionate about helping women, parents of children with special needs and those managing chronic health conditions feel more balanced, supported, and in...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
John Henson

John Henson

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“As a board certified psychotherapist, I have nearly 30 years of clinical experience treating adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and substance use disorders.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Katherine Pray

Katherine Pray

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Sessions with me tend to feel practical and unhurried. We start with whatever is actually hardest this week...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jeffery Grumley

Jeffery Grumley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use thoughtful questions and attentive listening to understand the needs and strengths underlying each identified challenge.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kalie Shekoni

Kalie Shekoni

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring over a decade of experience supporting emotional growth and resilience in schools and private practice.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teegan Lund

Teegan Lund

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in meeting clients where they are at with a warm and welcoming approach as we work together through a balance of accountability and compassion.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Julie Zimmerman

Julie Zimmerman

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My ability to use humor, immediately set one at ease, quickly discern "with" the client their growth areas, and help to construct appropriate measures for real steps and solutions is invaluable to raising one's self-esteem in the first session and...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tracy Deal

Tracy Deal

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, IL


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with youth, families, and vulnerable populations.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shengmei Spigelmyre

Shengmei Spigelmyre

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I deeply understand the challenges of major life transitions, identity struggles, and relationship dynamics.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cheryl Joseph-Lukz

Cheryl Joseph-Lukz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I value a therapeutic relationship built on mutual trust, warmth, and respect, and I believe in educating you so you can take an active role in your mental health and relational well-being.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Crystal Moore

Crystal Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a supportive and safe space for healing and growth, where trust and empathy are the heart of my work.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adis Orta

Adis Orta

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have over 14 years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship and family issues, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence, trauma, and the emotional impact of career and life changes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Erick Arguello

Dr. Erick Arguello

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a clinical psychologist driven by a deep sense of empathy and a genuine curiosity about human behavior and the motivations that shape our lives. I strive to create a space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood without judgment. My approach is grounded in authenticity, both in how I show up and in how I support others in reconnecting with their own genuine selves. I believe that meaningful change begins with understanding, and I am committed to walking alongside each person as they explore their experiences, build insight, and move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Karla Ragsdale

Karla Ragsdale

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a supportive and compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward meaningful healing, growth, and lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristopher Van Meter

Kristopher Van Meter

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Rooted in evidence-based practices, I approach our sessions with equal parts of common sense and kindness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Cruz

Michelle Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults of all ages and families. I am bilingual so I offer therapy in english and spanish.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robinlee Garber

Robinlee Garber

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer a grounded, relational style for practical coping and deeper self-understanding, including affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
John Kleber

John Kleber

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work a lot with men who aren't sure therapy is for them, adults dealing with OCD and intrusive thoughts, and people navigating narcissism and difficult relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tatiana Perkins

Tatiana Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Ideally clients book with me looking to heal and move forward in life when they’re feeling “stuck in neutral”. My expertise extends to addressing a range of mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression and PTSD, OCD, developmental and behavioral issues. I provide personalized therapeutic approaches to foster resilience and emotional growth in my clients. Through empathy, communication, and evidence-based interventions, I tend to create a safe space for individuals to process their experiences, build confidence and develop healthy coping mechanisms. I have experience working with individuals as young as 6 to 55 years of age.


I am a therapist specialized in working with children, adolescents and adults. I am skilled in helping individuals navigate through the emotional and psychological impacts of trauma. I help individuals gain their voices back. With my extensive experience in family therapy, I work to strengthen family dynamics and support healing within the home as well.


Therapeutically; I understand that certain circumstances or life events may have impacted you, however I believe your past shouldn’t control your future. “Just like history; your story continues”, meaning don’t let anything or anyone end your story for you. “In order to see progress, you have to trust the process and believe you will overcome these hurdles”.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Avinger

Stephanie Avinger

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I like a person-centered approach meaning you are in charge, we go at your speed and things should always be comfortable for you during therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists located within 20 miles of Frankfort, IL who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Frankfort, IL
There are over 36 therapists in Frankfort, IL accepting new patients.
36+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 94%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 86%Stress management
  • 81%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 94%Cigna
  • 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 81%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 14%Spanish
  • 3%Arabic
  • 3%Yoruba
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 75%Woman
  • 25%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 22%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 17%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 14%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 17%Couples therapy

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