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Grief counselors and therapists in Oak Park, IL
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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Oak Park, IL
In Oak Park, Headway's grief therapy specialists help you work through bereavement, isolation, and unresolved grief using cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and support groups. Our 1,800 providers are available for free consultations and can typically schedule appointments within two weeks. Sessions blend in-person and virtual options to fit your needs.
“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
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience, working with adults and couples in individual therapy. I draw from Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support clients facing ADHD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief and loss, self injury, spirituality, substance use, and trauma or PTSD.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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
“My diverse cultural training has allowed me to work effectively with my clients from various backgrounds, and I am passionate about helping individuals overcome life's challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Dr. Danner strives to provide culturally sensitive care and welcomes each client as they are in the therapy space.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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
“Clients describe my style as warm, approachable, and empowering. Together, we'll work toward growth, healing, and lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I believe it is important for all people to have a safe, non-judgmental, authentic space to feel validated and to help bring balance and healing to their life.”
Grief or loss, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work with my clients by using a warm and authentic approach. I like to focus on empowering my clients and tapping into their strengths.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I feel an important factor to success is building a safe environment and trusting relationship between the counselor and client.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is 80% you and the work you do outside of sessions, and 20% me in what we do during the session.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your innermost self including your passion, beliefs, motivation, historical challenges and emotions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 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
“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
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
Dr. Aderonke Oshibajo
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Rolling Mdws, IL
“I am deeply committed to a holistic care philosophy that acknowledges and respects the intricate tapestry of physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual aspects that make you unique.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My goal is to empower each client to create their narrative as we address behaviors, trauma, or behavioral health symptoms that hinder personal, professional, and educational success.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 18 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
“I believe therapy should feel like a safe place to land, where you feel understood, supported, and not alone.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Your experience with me will always be grounded in compassion, honesty, and respect. I believe people grow when they feel heard and understood, so I work hard to create a space where you feel safe being yourself. I am collaborative and down-to-earth, and I will meet you exactly where you are while helping you move toward the life you want.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I sometimes will use an eclectic approach to a situation. Many times I will use a cognitive approach.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Therapy, at its best, is not about blame or quick fixes, it's about clarity, responsibility, and learning how to move forward with strength and purpose.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 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 strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, explore your concerns, and work toward improved emotional and mental well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I work with the whole client, body, mind, and spirit, to facilitate change and achieve emotional balance and well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“He takes a flexible, individualized approach, tailoring therapy to fit the client rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“With my strong nursing background, I can properly evaluate clients for medical, nutritional, hormonal, and environmental causes of symptoms.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I focus on teaching my clients coping tools so they are able to respond in a way that is productive and in their control, rather than react which leads to a spiral of further stress and anxiety.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to gain self-insight and make meaningful changes with belief systems and actions to positively impact their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe that effective therapy requires both deep clinical understanding and a compassionate, real-world connection.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I have worked in addictions, community mental health, children, and private practice. I adjust my style to meet the client's needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have been working in the field of mental health sense 2006. I have a Master's Degree in International Social Justice and Public Policy as well as a Master's Degree in Social Work. I have a background in Addictions, Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Chronic Illness. I have worked in hospitals, outpatient programs as well as group and residential therapy.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I aim to build an authentic non-judgmental therapeutic relationship rooted in empathy, hope, and support...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a faith-based therapist trained in CBT, Gottman Method couples therapy, ACT, IFS, and attachment-based approaches with an emphasis on cultural competence.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a supportive and empowering space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“I develop my treatment plan with my clients. I want them to become active participants in their own healinhg.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I aim to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental therapeutic space and aim to meet you where you are at.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Dr. Idowu Oshokoya DNP is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Chicago, IL. He works with adolescents, adults, and older adults, and provides care for patients who are battling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolars, and other mental disorders. Idowu studied at Walden University, He has extensive training and 10 years of experience with behavioral health.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My style is compassionate, supportive, and goal-oriented, helping clients feel heard while working toward lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Oak Park, IL who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Oak Park, IL
109+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Grief or loss
- 97%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 84%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 96%Aetna
- 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 85%Cigna
- 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 67%Ascension
Languages spoken
- 95%English
- 12%Spanish
- 4%Polish
- 2%French
- 2%German
How they see their clients
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
Provider gender
- 70%Woman
- 30%Man
License types
- 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 37%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Clinical Psychologist
- 4%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 21%Child or adolescent therapy
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