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Grief counselors and therapists in Peoria, IL

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Peoria, IL

Peoria residents seeking grief support can connect with warm, affirming therapists on Headway who specialize in bereavement, family loss, and trauma recovery. With 1,780 providers and sessions starting as soon as next day, healing is within reach.

Sarah Jeziorski

Sarah Jeziorski

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I integrate EMDR, art therapy, and relational talk therapy...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Loren Ketelsen

Loren Ketelsen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style of therapy is supportive and compassionate. I believe in empowering my clients, instilling hope, and courage...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karston Cole

Karston Cole

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Are you wanting to make change in life, but are struggling to escape the same old patterns? Looking to empower yourself and create change in your life? I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has spent my career assisting men in achieving their goals, making lasting and fulfilling relationships, and facing life's challenges head-on. I have worked with adults across the lifespan to address concerns about relationships, behaviors, substance use, and more.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michele Filecia-Treptow

Michele Filecia-Treptow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Naperville, IL


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
Carolyn Hart

Carolyn Hart

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and thoughtful. I help clients gain perspective and enable them to move toward making healthier choices and relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Paula Butler

Paula Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer space for connection, smiles, and vulnerability, where we are not always on the clock, allowing room to slow down and breathe.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Irfan Babariya

Irfan Babariya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Keigher

Michael Keigher

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with clients who are navigating the messiness of change: new identities, new relationships, new environments—and all the anxiety, confusion, and overthinking that comes with it.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Priscilla Huley

Priscilla Huley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is calm, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and other life challenges...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melinda Pierson

Melinda Pierson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is for you to understand yourself so you can be empowered to make the changes you feel will lead to happiness, fulfillment and peace in your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyssa Roberts

Alyssa Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a clinically licensed therapist who works with teens and adults. I support clients who are dealing with anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional regulation, relationship stress, life transitions, and self esteem concerns. I aim to create a space that feels warm, genuine, and safe. I believe therapy does not have to feel intimidating to be effective, and I often use appropriate humor to help clients feel more comfortable while doing meaningful work.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ali Smith

Ali Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Colorado State University and a degree in Masters in Social Work from Metropolitan State University Denver and hold my License Clinical Social Work. I have 5+ years experience working as a school social worker. I specialize in working with children and families of all different backgrounds. Through my work, I has helped clients communicate and regulate emotions more effectively. I believe therapy is most effective when clients feel empowered and heard. Therapy continues until clients feels ready and equipped to move forward independently.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angela Paul

Angela Paul

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have over 10 years of experience working in the field of addictions, to include detox, in-patient treatment center, psychiatric hospital and out-patient.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mansi Sant

Mansi Sant

Therapist

Virtual • Plainfield, IL


“DBT focuses on building healthy coping tools to manage emotion dysregulation which can lead to impulsive behaviors and negatively affect quality of life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Lopez

Elizabeth Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I want therapy to feel like an hour that's truly yours—not another place where you have to have all the right answers.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Patricia Gomez

Patricia Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois with over 8 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. I began my career as an Early Childhood Teacher which sparked my passion for helping others and transitioned to social work. I believe prioritizing mental health is essential to overall stability and well-being. I have experience working with children, adolescents adults and older adults who are managing PTSD, grief depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Valerie Jenkins

Valerie Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer compassionate, faith-based therapy for individuals and couples facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, infidelity, and suicide-related concerns.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lise Schiffer

Lise Schiffer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


I am a solution focused therapist with 39 years of experience. My therapy style is cognitive, interactive, compassionate, and, if need be, challenging. I believe effective therapy should produce change, not just insight. I will listen to you deeply, help conceptualize the problems, patterns, and dynamics which are causing you trouble, and give you feedback. Together, we will develop a strategy for more effective functioning and a better quality of life. therapy.

I do not do phone consultations.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Meghan Caringella

Meghan Caringella

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Aurora, IL


“I believe that seeking help is a courageous step and work collaboratively with you to foster growth, resilience, and overall well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicole Paryz

Nicole Paryz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in a collaborative approach to work through your thoughts and feelings and their impact on your behavior, mood, self-esteem and interpersonal relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Garland

Jennifer Garland

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy should feel like a safe space where you are met with warmth, honesty, and respect.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Verron Fisher

Verron Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and practical — I meet you where you are and we move at your pace.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karla Bonkowski Magnan

Karla Bonkowski Magnan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“For 20 years I specialized in divorce issues, both in families with high amounts of conflict and custody disagreements...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian LeBaron

Brian LeBaron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Freeport, IL


“As a results-oriented and caring therapist, I will work together with you to overcome the challenges you experience...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tia Nix

Tia Nix

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can begin to explore your experiences and take meaningful steps toward healing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Christian Knighten

Christian Knighten

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hey! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who values peace, authenticity, and creating a safe space for healing. As someone who loves exploring, learning, and finding meaning in life's layers, I bring a calm, empathetic, and thoughtful presence to every session.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carla Thomas

Carla Thomas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is collaborative, based on years of nursing experience and using evidence based tools to learn about you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheryl Sierakowski

Sheryl Sierakowski

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I was a former Division I basketball player. I'm especially passionate about helping athletes build confidence, resilience, and reach their full potential both on and off the field.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • Hopewell, IL


With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.

I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Karen Hammond

Dr. Karen Hammond

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Geneva, IL


“My approach integrates evidence-based therapies such as EMDR with experiential Gestalt, Body based Somatic, and/or non-verbal modalities like Sandtray.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alex Kawliche

Alex Kawliche

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring diverse experiences from private practice and 10 years in substance abuse treatment, specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Bova

David Bova

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that the journey starts with where the client is and that there is no such thing as slow progress.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Energetic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Mykal Merrill

Dr. Mykal Merrill

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Skokie, IL


“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
Suzanne Phipps

Suzanne Phipps

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe you are more than your symptoms. You have already made it this far, and that speaks to your will.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Jones

Michelle Jones

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I understand that taking the first step can feel heavy. But reaching out is a powerful act of courage...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Grace Mandujano

Grace Mandujano

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Life comes with challenges—whether it's day-to-day anxiety, work stress, seasonal changes in mood, grief, or major life transitions. Having a strong support system can make all the difference, and sometimes an unbiased, compassionate person to talk to is exactly what you need. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and while we haven't met yet, I'm glad you're taking this step.

I've been a healthcare social worker for nearly 10 years, supporting children, teens, adults, and families through life transitions, grief, serious illness, and challenging hospital experiences. These experiences have reinforced my belief that everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, understood, and supported.

Growing up, my family didn't talk much about emotions or healthy ways to cope. That experience sparked my passion for helping others build self-awareness, resilience, and confidence in navigating life's ups and downs.

My goal is to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself, explore what's bringing you to therapy, and work toward meaningful, lasting change—at your own pace.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Daphne Dent-Black Lcsw

Dr. Daphne Dent-Black Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and focused on the whole person. I believe in meeting you where you are, honoring your story, and working together to build on your strengths.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our therapists in Peoria, IL who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Peoria, IL
There are over 1,754 therapists in Peoria, IL accepting new patients.
1,754+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 91%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 67%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Urdu
  • 1%Polish
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
  • 4%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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