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Grief counselors and therapists in Park Ridge, IL

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Park Ridge, IL

Loss and bereavement affect everyone differently. Park Ridge residents can access flexible virtual or in-person grief counseling with providers experienced in handling complicated grief, unresolved grief, and the isolation that often accompanies loss, with sessions averaging 75% savings through insurance.

Dr. George Savarese

Dr. George Savarese

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington Heights, IL


“I believe that you are the true expert of your own story and that you already possess the many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather Stille

Heather Stille

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I support clients through a warm, attuned, and relationship‐centered approach. My intention is to be collaborative, helpful, and grounded in trust‐based, relational work. If you’re ready for a space where your story is honored, I'm here. It can be a struggle in how we connect, trust, and regulate our emotions throughout life which influences our levels of anxiety, depression, and overall ability to manage mood. I have worked with persons with disabilities, children, adults, and families to help find balance.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Pharalyn Robinson

Pharalyn Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that healing and growth begin with courage - the courage to show up, be seen, and nurture the parts of yourself that are ready to bloom.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beth Wrobel

Beth Wrobel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Welcome! I would be honored to walk this journey of change with you. I have a master's degree in Community Counseling and a graduate certificate in Couples and Family Counseling. Having worked in higher education for over 30 years, I enjoy working with young adults and older adults. I am intrigued by all of the transitions in life, which could be related to identity, phase of life issues, all types of relationships, as well as more general issues related to mental health and life functioning.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bridget Ormond

Bridget Ormond

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I take a down-to-earth, holistic approach, blending mental and physical health strategies to help you understand your emotions, strengthen your coping skills, and feel more grounded.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Agata Woldan-Lopez

Agata Woldan-Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My passion is helping people heal from anxiety, stress, and trauma in their personal, work, and family lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sally Kapela

Sally Kapela

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a compassionate therapist who is an empathic listener that will hear you and challenge you and/or your partner to be the best person/couple you want to be.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katherine Cooper

Katherine Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is practical, collaborative, and grounded in helping you understand both your thoughts and your nervous system.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Matthew Marx

Matthew Marx

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is open and collaborative. Change comes a relationship underpinned by trust, empathy, and for the client to feel comfortable to fully explore issues and experiment.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Guy Washington

Dr. Guy Washington

Psychologist

Virtual • Peoria, IL


“I am an honorably discharged and retired Army veteran who can relate to the military culture, lifestyle, and way of life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dawn Dudek

Dawn Dudek

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in empowering individuals to discover their inner strengths and resilience, helping them move through life's challenges with greater confidence and clarity.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Akisha Russell

Akisha Russell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I founded The Answer Within because I believe the answers you're searching for are already within you.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Medina Ruci

Medina Ruci

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to help clients feel safe enough to explore what's going on inside and around them—and empowered enough to move toward the life they want.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Aloha LeBlanc

Aloha LeBlanc

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to maintain a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my patients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Derek Hefner

Derek Hefner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My practice focuses on getting to the root of symptoms and helping bring out your strengths and maximize your supports.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Raquel Cameron

Raquel Cameron

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is compassionate, direct, and collaborative, creating a space where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Aubry Daniel

Aubry Daniel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Aubry would describe herself as a straight-shooter, values direct communication and thus loves working with couples/relationship dynamics where accountability and empathy collide.”
Grief or loss, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Renita Sanders

Renita Sanders

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is collaborative, compassionate, and patient-centered. I take time to truly listen, understand your concerns, and create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Faith Stanford

Faith Stanford

Therapist

Virtual • Roscoe, IL


“My approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and tailored to each person's needs so that therapy feels meaningful and effective.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shobana Shanmugavelayutham

Shobana Shanmugavelayutham

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I truly believe in each individuals ability to come to a conclusion on what is best for them. With a little warmth, love and guided conversation, a person can really grow so much!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ida Samuel-Clay

Ida Samuel-Clay

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work exclusively with law students & early-career attorneys, graduate students, and early-career professionals, and mental health providers.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashley Mesey

Ashley Mesey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Carrollton, IL


“I've been practicing in the field of behavioral health for 16 years. I hold a master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling, and have specialties in Substance Use Recovery, Dual Substance Use-Mental Health, and Trauma.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Deborah Kelly

Deborah Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“The relationship we build in therapy matters to me. Feeling safe, respected, and genuinely heard is often what allows meaningful change to happen.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carolyn Weisman

Carolyn Weisman

Therapist

Virtual • Glenview, IL


“My goal is to provide a grounded, supportive space where you can make sense of what you're carrying, better understand your patterns, and move toward a life that feels more stable, intentional, and aligned with who you are!”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tierra Aikens

Tierra Aikens

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is very important to me, because healing and growth happen best when you feel safe, heard, and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Bianca Miller

Bianca Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am an experienced therapist that has been working for 10+ years assisting clients in processing through past and current stressors and trauma...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Benjamin De La Torre

Benjamin De La Torre

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I help clients using a humanistic solution focused approach incorporating mindfulness and exploring the clients' experiences and how they can re-write the story of their lives by their design.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angelica Vazquez

Angelica Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe developing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship is essential in order for a client to create positive change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Daniella Appiagyei

Daniella Appiagyei

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Dr. Appiagyei supports exploring ones childhood and life experience to not only gain an understanding of self and actions but also to heal and let go of unhealthy habits in pursuit of future growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Raziya Webster

Raziya Webster

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! My name is Raziya. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience. I hold a Masters Degree in Social Work and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. I am passionate about helping clients reach their full potential in life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana George

Diana George

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. In our sessions, you can expect a collaborative environment where your voice is heard and your goals are prioritized.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
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
Michelle Slocum

Michelle Slocum

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in grief, generational trauma, depression, and anxiety—and I am passionate about helping clients break cycles they may have carried for years.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emily Foster

Emily Foster

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is warm and empathic, welcoming your whole self into the work. I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to help you feel more grounded and supported...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Galvan Valdovinos

Sandra Galvan Valdovinos

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Sandra Galvan-Valdovinos, MA , LMFT is a bilingual therapist that uses a variety of techniques to meet clients where they are mentally and emotionally...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marcus Murphy

Marcus Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My core values—adaptability, open-mindedness, and honesty—guide how I connect with others and respond to challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Bienemann

Kathryn Bienemann

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I like to excavate an individual's background, the foundation of what makes them them... From there we work on moving forward as an individual gains personal awareness and tools that are already within them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jeanette Perez

Jeanette Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have over 20 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and groups. I am bilingual and embrace Spanish as my native language.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Andreana Basso

Andreana Basso

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Her client-centered and strengths-based approach integrates a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to create a tailored treatment experience for each individual.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alexis Jordan

Alexis Jordan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I help clients become aware of their internalized barriers and heal towards a more fulling narrative where individuals are able to reach their full potential while integrating a social justice framework.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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