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Grief counselors and therapists in Skokie, IL
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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 1,676 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.
“I started my career in law enforcement and have a specialty in treating first responders struggling with trauma.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a survivor of Complex PTSD myself, I have a special understanding and passion about helping others heal with patience and grace.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is to be a guiding light, supportive anchor, and a non-judgemental and encouraging presence.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I utilize a client centered approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused and psychodynamic techniques while also incorporating creativity including art, writing, and play to express feelings that are not always easy to...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I believe meaningful change begins with acceptance. When we accept reality, we gain the clarity about what we can control.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I appreciate how brave you are to share your story and am grateful to be with you during your darkest to brightest days.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“My goal is to provide a thoughtful, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring what's beneath the surface while developing greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and confidence moving forward.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“With over 25 years of licensed professional experience, I've helped individuals and couples cope with and learn to manage stress, anxiety, depression, communication issues, relationship conflict, grief, and life transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“It is my belief that people need safe spaces to express emotions, discuss challenges and celebrate victories.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
My commitment to therapy isn't just professional — it's deeply personal. With fifteen years of hands-on experience, I've navigated my own life journey and know firsthand what it means to search for purpose, confront unresolved barriers, and actively fight for inner healing. That lived experience is the fuel behind everything I do.
I am lively, warm, and I truly never meet a stranger. I welcome everyone with open arms and bring an uplifting, hopeful energy to every session — while also being the kind of counselor who will sit with you safely in your pain with a deeply empathetic heart. I am fiercely loyal and dedicated to your long-term growth and victory.
I work with faith-based individuals and spiritual seekers, adults in transition, adolescents and young adults, couples, and those navigating trauma, addiction, and recovery.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm warm, direct, and collaborative. I'll listen carefully, help you connect what's happening now with patterns you've noticed over time, and offer practical tools when they're useful.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with veterans, caregivers, and individuals impacted by dementia-related disorders.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“My therapeutic style is grounded in empathy and empowering clients to explore their strengths and embrace personal growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I'm sex-positive and kink-aware, you won't have to start from scratch with me or justify your lifestyle.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
“I create a space where children and teens can be themselves, feel heard, and work through what's going on at their own pace.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I have 26 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, families in therapy. We will work together to develop plans that are unique and right for you.
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I create an atmosphere that is relaxed yet purposeful, always grounded in active listening and clear, respectful boundaries.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Therapy with me is practical, personal, and often includes a little humor because sometimes laughter helps us carry what feels too heavy to hold on our own.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to feel welcomed and accepted while also being pushed to reach goals as well as unpack history and trauma.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I work with people who carry heavy things for a living: service members, first responders, and hospital and ER staff.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach combines psychodynamic, CBT, and humanistic therapy... we'll work toward practical changes that can help you feel more confident, grounded, and in control of your life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style is open-minded, supportive, and collaborative. I'll take the time to understand your experiences and what matters most to you rather than assuming there is one approach that works for everyone.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in creating a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am an avid believer in utilizing a holistic approach to mental health therapy: mind, body, emotional and social factors all contribute to the overall wellness of every individual.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“My goal is to provide a safe, grounded, and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped to begin creating meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Are you the person everyone depends on, but lately you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you're carrying too much?”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe in understanding the whole person and take a thorough approach in assessing childhood, biological, and systemic factors that effect ones overall wellbeing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a warm, collaborative, and practical approach to therapy, helping clients build skills they can use in everyday life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Therapy with me is collaborative and practical: we'll make sense of what's happening, identify what helps, and build skills you can use outside our sessions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My approach is highly collaborative, meaning we tailor our sessions entirely to your needs and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Christina Alexakos is a Clinical Psychologist with over 19 years of experience
providing psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan from childhood to geriatric.
She has experience in assisting clients with adjustment issues ranging from changes in
occupation, education, grief, relocation, providing skills in parenting, stress and pain
management, health and wellness, mindfulness, increasing self-esteem and
assertiveness. She has worked with anxiety and depressive disorders, bipolar disorder,
trauma, anger management, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.
Dr. Christina Alexakos earned her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology
from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She provided inpatient
psychological assessments and group psychotherapy at Hartgrove Psychiatric Hospital.
She trained in Health Psychology in the pain clinic at Swedish Covenant Hospital as
well as providing inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy to hospital patients. The
University of Chicago and The University of Illinois at Chicago provided comprehensive
training in neuropsychological evaluations with adults and children experiencing a wide
range of clinical concerns. She completed an internship at Southlake Community Mental
Health Center and a postdoctoral fellowship at Hopewell Academies, a therapeutic day
school for special needs/troubled teenagers.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I provide behavioral therapy to improve and maintain your emotional well-being through a trusting relationship where you will be heard and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am relaxed, open-minded, and genuinely nonjudgmental, and I'll create a space where you can just be honest.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with women in the reproductive, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum and menopause timeframe of their lives. This is a time in a woman's life that is often labeled as blissful and exciting but it can be one of the most challenging...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe it takes immense strength to say, "I need some help," and my goal is to ensure you never have to take those steps alone.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Healthcare is more than treating acute and chronic conditions. We will treat the whole person—mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I have been working with marginalized populations and people struggling with addictions for over a decade.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Skokie, IL who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Skokie, IL
74+
Average years in practice
11 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Grief or loss
- 99%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 92%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 85%Cigna
- 76%Ascension Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 96%English
- 14%Spanish
- 3%Polish
- 3%Yoruba
- 1%Arabic
How they see their clients
- 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 66%Woman
- 34%Man
License types
- 46%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 34%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 12%Clinical Psychologist
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 1%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 22%Couples therapy
- 20%Child or adolescent therapy
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