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Grief counselors and therapists in Fort Wayne, IN

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Fort Wayne, IN

Navigating grief and loss requires compassionate support tailored to your unique journey. Headway connects Fort Wayne residents with 650 licensed therapists experienced in grief counseling, bereavement support, and complicated grief treatment. Our providers offer evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you process loss and find meaning.

Lauren Peterson

Lauren Peterson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lowell, IN


“I meet clients where they are at and start to assist them with the journey, they want to partake in.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Memorie Bush

Memorie Bush

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Indianapolis, IN


“I know how important it is for children/teens and their families to learn ways to strengthen their relationships despite the challenges that they have been confronted with.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leahanna McDonald

Leahanna McDonald

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


Shaped by own life experiences, I became a social worker to help people navigate the uncertainties of life. We have all gone through transitions in life from career changes to family changes. It can be really hard to do that alone. After earning my degree in social work, I dedicated my career to roles helping adults, youth, and family systems. I understand how difficult it can be to go through a separation/divorce, family changes, job changes, growing into teen years and added stress - especially while also trying to manage the day to day life. Ive been there myself! My mission is to foster hope, stability, a listening ear, and skills you can walk away with.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amy Appino

Amy Appino

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I have a very laid back conversational style with structure and tools provided as and how you need them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kathye Waters

Kathye Waters

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 30 years of experience working with all aspects of mental health needs. I help my clients relive their anxiety and stress to experience newfound peace and happiness

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Tamara Denton

Dr. Tamara Denton

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“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 5 insurance carriers
Dorothy Hickerson

Dorothy Hickerson

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“You are the leader of your own treatment. I am committed to help empower you to become the best version of yourself.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Gregory Braund

Gregory Braund

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process and would be happy to help you find another, better way forward.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kate Shelton

Kate Shelton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Carmel, IN


I'm glad you're here! I want to be able to work with you to help you move forward, through the challenges. I enjoy working with individuals through difficult life circumstances, and helping to instill hope. I specialize in grief and loss, depression, trauma, and anxiety. I provide talk therapy and can include art therapy in sessions if requested, to help process thoughts and emotions non-verbally. Art can provide further insight into expression that words cannot do alone. I work with teens and adults in the office and/or via telehealth.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sarah Simpkins

Sarah Simpkins

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My hope is that clients feel heard, empowered, supported and equipped to better manage the challenges and feelings they are experiencing in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Crouse

Elizabeth Crouse

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


I'm a licensed clinical social worker who works with individuals navigating trauma, neurodivergence, substance use, relationship and marital challenges, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ populations. I use a variety of approaches including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based interventions, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Therapy is always tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rachel Wilson

Rachel Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


Howdy! My name is Rachel Davis. Sort and sweet about me, is I feel truly blessed to be able to chat with people for a living, and feel honored to be able to talk through life with them.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Cress

Elizabeth Cress

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


I love helping others overcome mental obstacles to allow them to reach their goals. I strongly value the therapeutic relationship and use it as a catalyst for positive change. I have over 8 years of experience in private practice and have helped people through a wide range of issues. I have unique experience in sport and performance psychology. I have two post undergraduate degrees in mental health counseling from Indiana University and an undergraduate degree in psychology from Butler University. I bring my knowledge, experience, and value system to each of my clients.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bailey Richardson

Bailey Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I became a mental health provider due to the need for follow up services from leaving a hospital or undergoing changes within family or environment.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Roaden

Sarah Roaden

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


My name is Sarah. I am excited to get to know you! I am a board certified LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). I have primarily worked in a community mental health setting, which has given me a very diversified experience. I am an animal lover, a coach, a mom, and a devoted partner. I am a member of the LGBT+ community. I work with people of all ages and believe that everyone has the ability to achieve their best self.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Muhammad Saahir

Muhammad Saahir

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


Hello and welcome. My name is Muhammad Saahir, LMHC and I have been a full-time clinician since 2013 and fully licensed since 2016. My theoretical approach includes a combination of person-centered and cognitive behavior therapy. While working with clients, I aim to focus on giving space for growth, validation, and collaborative goal setting.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rondi Wightman

Rondi Wightman

Therapist

Virtual • Chesterton, IN


“My approach to therapy has been described by current and previous clients as comfortable and relaxed, allowing clients time to feel comfortable with the therapeutic process while building a trusting relationship with me as their therapist.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paris Freeman

Paris Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“Seeking therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Everyone deserves a safe space to talk about their emotions, life challenges, and inner experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rod Dunlap

Rod Dunlap

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I am an open minded listener who gives a variety of suggestions for problems you are dealing with and will let you think for yourself about your options.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joanna Bement

Joanna Bement

Therapist

Virtual • Indianapolis, IN


“I see myself as someone who is a giver of hope, that we can partner together, along with some good tools, to make things better.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Diabetes, Panic disorders, PTSD
Energetic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
April FItzharris

April FItzharris

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“Our first session is a "get to know you" session where we can explore your story and begin to process the reason you are seeking therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Women's issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christine Bertolino

Christine Bertolino

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


Sometimes life changes in ways you never expected. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, the transition into parenthood, or the emotional demands of caring for others, it's easy to lose sight of yourself while trying to keep everything together. You don't have to face those challenges alone. For more than 20 years, I've partnered with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, and trauma, helping them build resilience, strengthen relationships, and rediscover hope during life's most difficult seasons. Working with children, adolescents, and adults, I strive to create a compassionate, supportive space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered to move toward lasting healing.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Amanda Kim

Dr. Amanda Kim

Psychologist

Virtual • Indiana


“I believe in authenticity and genuinely meeting every person where they are with respect, appreciation and dignity.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Vitale

Jessica Vitale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • South Bend, IN


“I enjoy working with those who have gotten stuck in negative thinking, behaviors that cause self-doubt and those who feel "less than" due to thinking patterns/ abuse/traumas.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Angela Swelfer

Angela Swelfer

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“With a listening ear and a helpful therapeutic relationship and coach, the client can establish and reach their goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dannielle Taylor

Dannielle Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of walking alongside people navigating some of life's most challenging terrain...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Shadia Ibrahim

Shadia Ibrahim

Therapist

Virtual • Valparaiso, IN


“I provide acceptance and a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment to guide female clients of all ages, races and sexual orientations...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joscelyn Mathis

Joscelyn Mathis

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I bring warmth and groundedness, and I hold space with care, directness, and humor when it's needed.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annella Dixon

Annella Dixon

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My approach is client-centered and solution-focused. I utilize cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help individuals manage problems by changing unhelpful ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Frank Ferrigno

Dr. Frank Ferrigno

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I focus on your strengths and believe you are the expert on you! Together we will develop a plan so you can achieve your full potential!”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nicole Merrill

Nicole Merrill

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals through life's most meaningful and challenging transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Barbie Matthews, Lcsw

Barbie Matthews, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My style is warm, authentic, and refreshingly human. I often describe myself as a "tie-dyed kind of therapist"...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sarah Sivertsen

Sarah Sivertsen

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My goal is to create a warm, honest, and supportive space where you do not have to pretend everything is fine.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
JaShanda Thompson

JaShanda Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


Hello! My name is Jay and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges, transitions, and emotional difficulties.

My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, inclusive, and nonjudgmental. I believe therapy should be a safe space where you can be yourself, feel heard and respected, and openly explore the experiences that are affecting your emotional well-being.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related concerns
  • Autism Spectrum–related needs
  • LGBTQ+ concerns, identity, relationships, and life experiences

Through tTelehealth therapy my goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative environment where we can identify your concerns, recognize your strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nickolas Falangas

Nickolas Falangas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Indiana


I’m a bilingual (English + Spanish) board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a creative, client-centered approach. I blend multi-modality therapy with medication management to support adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Before entering mental health, I worked as a global photojournalist, capturing stories across continents — a career that sharpened my empathy and deepened my understanding of the human experience. Mental health is personal for me. I lost my brother to untreated illness, and I carry that with me in how I show up for my clients. I don’t believe your life has to be defined by the past or your circumstances. My goal is to help you move forward.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robin Shannon

Robin Shannon

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


My clients seek to understand and accept themselves and their life experiences. Together we will explore how your past is impacting your present, so you can ultimately move toward a better future.


I work with individuals, couples and families from an attachment and systems perspective, knowing we experience many wounds through relationships but through the right relationships we can also experience healing.


It is important in my work that I allow the client's cultural context inform my treatment.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Betty Barr

Betty Barr

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I have practiced as a therapist in Indiana for 42 years, and I know how much courage it takes to reach out.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Juan Valenzuela

Juan Valenzuela

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I am passionate about supporting and encouraging my brothers and sisters as they seek to navigate the difficulties of life and develop resilience that can lead to personal healing and spiritual growth.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Venessa Bowers

Venessa Bowers

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“Healing isn't cute, it's not aesthetic, and it's definitely not something you hustle your way into. It's messy, honest, layered, and deeply human.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Rewerts

Jennifer Rewerts

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“After a session, a client can expect to have new tools to use to better manage their emotions or daily stressors.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our therapists in Fort Wayne, IN who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Fort Wayne, IN
There are over 646 therapists in Fort Wayne, IN accepting new patients.
646+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 68%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 1%Korean
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 16%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 49%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 36%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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