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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Skokie, IL

Grief and loss can feel isolating, but you don't have to navigate it alone in Skokie. Headway's network of 1,606 providers specializes in helping individuals work through bereavement, complicated grief, and the pain of losing loved ones. Our therapists use trauma-informed, evidence-based methods to help you find meaning and healing at your own pace. Sessions are available as soon as tomorrow with flexible scheduling options that fit your needs.

Ahmed Hussain

Ahmed Hussain

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Westmont, IL


“My approach is based on trauma-informed care. I emphasize Respect, trust, transparency, Collaboration, and mutual decision-making.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tammi Walker

Tammi Walker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Wheaton, IL


“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 9 insurance carriers
Catherine Stull

Catherine Stull

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Downers Grove, IL


“I work to facilitate the individual's coping strategies and problem solving by offering options, training, and education.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Manasa Perera

Dr. Manasa Perera

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westmont, IL


“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 9 insurance carriers
Mihaela Vladu

Mihaela Vladu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Gurnee, IL


Thank you for taking the first step in sharing your story—your Mental Health Matters, and you deserve to be heard, supported, and understood.

Welcome to Integrated Family Behavioral Health & Counseling PLLC! I'm Mihaela Vladu, PMHNP-BC, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16+ years of experience in healthcare, dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting mental wellness and regain control of their lives.

I provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. My approach focuses on treating the whole person—not just symptoms—while working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.

I specialize in working with a diverse range of individuals, including younger/older adults, children aged 6 and up, women dealing specifically with trauma and abuse, and veterans, as well as active-duty personnel experiencing PTSD. As a certified ADHD specialist, I provide targeted, evidence-based interventions to help individuals improve focus and daily functioning. I also have extensive experience treating bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, panic disorder, OCD, and other complex mental health conditions.

Areas of Expertise:

• Dual-Diagnosis Care (SUD + mood/anxiety​/​psychotic disorders)

• MAT: Buprenorphine​/​Suboxone inductions & maintenance; relapse-prevention planning

• Alcohol​/​Opioid Withdrawal & Detox protocols (court order MAT program, inpatient, outpatient, and halfway houses)

• Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis

• Residential​/​PHP​/​IOP programmed care & step-down planning

• Trauma-informed care, veteran populations, and complex comorbidity

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Suzanne Chan

Dr. Suzanne Chan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Chicago, IL


“Suzanne's approach to psychiatric care is rooted in collaboration, empowerment, and evidence-based interventions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Andrea Perez

Andrea Perez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Barrington, IL


“It is my greatest intention to personalize every therapeutic journey specifically for each individual.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ericka Whitley

Ericka Whitley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I love using a Strengths-Based approach when working with the clients, as I am a firm believer that everyone has something that makes them unique.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Habibat Owolabi

Habibat Owolabi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Naperville, IL


“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 11 insurance carriers
Crystal Williams

Crystal Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I'm a master's degreed licensed clinical professional provider with 25 + years of experience and training.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Marchant-Silva

Monica Marchant-Silva

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Inverness, IL


“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 15 insurance carriers
Lynette Hickey

Lynette Hickey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I believe that everyone's life can be enhanced by learning new adaptive coping strategies within therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jerry Blecha

Jerry Blecha

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Gurnee, IL


“I have worked extensively with alcoholics and adult children of alcoholics and run groups for the adult children of alcoholic population.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Men's issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ngozi Eboru

Ngozi Eboru

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Naperville, IL


“I strongly value collaboration and partner closely with my patients to support meaningful, lasting progress.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Clifton Burns Jr,

Dr. Clifton Burns Jr,

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Lisle, IL


“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 16 insurance carriers
Dr. Tamara Denton

Dr. Tamara Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Woodridge, IL


“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
Sangita Bogati

Sangita Bogati

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Woodridge, IL


“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 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Idayatu Ola Omoniyi

Idayatu Ola Omoniyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Tinley Park, IL


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 12 insurance carriers
Diala Abughosh

Diala Abughosh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tinley Park, IL


“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
Veronica Whitmire

Veronica Whitmire

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Naperville, IL


“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
Michele Filecia-Treptow

Michele Filecia-Treptow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • 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 7 insurance carriers
Kenisha Davis

Kenisha Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • South Holland, IL


“You can expect to leave the session feeling understood, empowered, and with a clear roadmap for your journey toward better mental health and wellness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Adam Krieger

Adam Krieger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Grayslake, IL


“I use empathy, grounded presence, and a touch of humor to help clients navigate depression, trauma, grief, infidelity, life transitions, relationship challenges, sexual compulsion, family conflict, and anxiety.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kijuana Boulrece

Kijuana Boulrece

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Naperville, IL


“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 10 insurance carriers
Spencer Pfeil

Spencer Pfeil

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Crystal Lake, IL


“We'll identify the "stuck" thought patterns and core beliefs that fuel depression and addiction and replace them with a more accurate, empowering narrative.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gabriela Rebollar

Gabriela Rebollar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mokena, IL


“I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be honest, challenged enough to grow, and supported enough to keep going.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Kasey Huff

Dr. Kasey Huff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Naperville, IL


“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
Dr. Idowu Oshokoya

Dr. Idowu Oshokoya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Frankfort, IL


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 10 insurance carriers
Shelley Johnson

Shelley Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ringwood, IL


“I believe that mental wellness is a journey; and if one is willing to put in the effort, anything can be achieved.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Hildred Amegashie

Hildred Amegashie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Plainfield, IL


“My approach to providing care is compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic. I believe in treating each client as a whole person...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Leah Weiland

Leah Weiland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Naperville, IL


“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 14 insurance carriers
Jalen Clemmons

Jalen Clemmons

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Phyllis Tolley

Dr. Phyllis Tolley

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am passionate about integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with mind-body practices to treat the whole person, not just symptoms.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samella Jolly

Samella Jolly

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, strength-based and focused on providing guidance as you navigate life challenge.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 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
Ashia Harvest

Ashia Harvest

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I’m A. Harvest, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Case Manager (CCM) with 21 years of experience in social work and behavioral health. My background spans outpatient mental health, integrated primary care, medical social work, rehabilitation, hospice, telehealth, group therapy, and leadership — much of it within the Veterans Health Administration, where I've had the privilege of serving veterans, military families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

As a wife, mother, caregiver, and healthcare professional myself, I understand what it feels like to carry multiple roles while trying to show up for everyone - including yourself. I bring both professional expertise and personal insight to my work, and I believe that combination matters. You'll find me warm, authentic, and genuinely invested in your well-being. I strive to create a space where you feel truly heard, respected, and never judged.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Margeret Kiggundu

Margeret Kiggundu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


I am a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, providing whole-person care that recognizes the connection between mental, emotional, and physical health. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and Women's Health, and I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered. Outside of my practice, I enjoy traveling, event decorating, and spending quality time with my family. I believe maintaining balance and personal fulfillment is an important part of overall well-being, and I bring that same perspective into the care I provide.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Lewis

Holly Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My practice is rooted in compassion, respect, and a deep belief that you are the expert in your own life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Beth Davison

Beth Davison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to make lasting, positive changes in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Haley Bichsel

Haley Bichsel

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach blends solution-focused, trauma-informed care with evidence-based tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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