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Grief counselors and therapists in South Bend, IN

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in South Bend, IN

Grieving a loved one—whether a parent, partner, friend, or child—requires compassionate, specialized support. In South Bend, Headway's network of 638 providers offers grief counseling and therapy using modalities like Complicated Grief Treatment and meaning-making work. Access care flexibly with sessions available in-person or online, plus support navigating insurance coverage.

Lisa Toth

Lisa Toth

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I have been a licensed mental health counselor for 10 years, with 5 years of experience working in community mental health, treating individuals who have anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, trauma, and grief and loss issues.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Veronica Zrnchik

Veronica Zrnchik

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience in hospital, community, and telehealth settings. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Indiana University and specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges through individual counseling. My style is compassionate, practical, and grounded in real-life experience. I’m especially passionate about helping clients recover from unhealthy or draining relationships while building stronger boundaries and self-understanding.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Danielle Ramirez

Danielle Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I take a trauma-informed approach, which means I focus on creating a safe, respectful space where your experiences are always honored.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Janea Miller

Janea Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jeffersonville, IN


“My approach is gentle, personalized, and trauma-informed. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are — with curiosity, compassion, and respect for your story.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
ChaKara Survive & Thrive Counseling, Inc.

ChaKara Survive & Thrive Counseling, Inc.

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I create a safe and supportive environment for my clients to navigate their mental health journey at their own pace.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Michelle Erford

Michelle Erford

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I enjoy working with women through major life transitions, particularly during the perinatal period.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabrielle CeBallos

Gabrielle CeBallos

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental (virtual) space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to take steps toward meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christy Matthews

Christy Matthews

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“While I am direct in my approach, my practice is to always extend compassion and believe in holistic approaches.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Holbrook

Anna Holbrook

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My goal is to support you in finding more freedom, healing, improved mental and spiritual health, and develop coping skills.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Anthony Thomalla

Dr. Anthony Thomalla

Psychologist

Virtual • Indiana


“I enjoy working with individuals, families, groups, and organizations to find real solutions to life's challenges for practical healthy living.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Veronica Gill-Reed

Veronica Gill-Reed

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I'm here to listen, to support, and to gently challenge you as you discover the direction that feels true to you.”
Grief or loss, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristine Maier

Kristine Maier

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I pride myself on being open-minded, engaging, and providing a safe environment to explore difficulties.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Matthew Soberalski

Matthew Soberalski

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My work is guided by a belief that no goal or aspiration is too big—or too small—to explore, as long as there is conviction and commitment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Robyn Dykstra

Robyn Dykstra

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My style is warm, direct, and supportive. I value authenticity and believe meaningful change happens through a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and honesty.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Darren Rafel

Darren Rafel

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I incorporate evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused interventions, and strength-based techniques...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Daniel Parnell

Daniel Parnell

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“Many of the mental health issues that I treat are issues that I have had to work through in my own personal journey.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Morgan Flora

Morgan Flora

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe to explore, grow, and be your authentic self.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


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 4 insurance carriers
Joseph Fattori

Joseph Fattori

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and collaborative. I believe every person's story is unique...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Tia Nix

Tia Nix

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christian Knighten

Christian Knighten

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


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 9 insurance carriers
Deirdre O'Connor

Deirdre O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Indianapolis, IN


“I have a passion for working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal mood disorders, substance abuse, and grief/loss.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Palmer

Matthew Palmer

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My approach centers on creating a compassionate, supportive environment where you feel safe and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Phyllis Starks

Phyllis Starks

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and strengths-based. I work with each client to identify their existing strengths, resources, and resilience...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maggie Peters

Maggie Peters

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


Hi! My name is Maggie Peters and I have been a Mental Health Counselor for about 10 years. I have worked with a wide variety of populations and do my best to create a welcoming, open minded and creative environment for my clients to feel comfortable and grow. I have a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have worked as an outpatient therapist/mental health counselor in many settings. I am also experienced in crisis intervention, as I used to work for the 988 suicide prevention hotline. I work with a wide variety of ages and populations, including children and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, trauma and suicide/self harm. I enjoy exploring coping strategies, implementing healthy, daily practices and processing stressors. I am a proud member of the LGBTQ community and have a lot of experience surrounding gender identity, acceptance and positive self esteem/self worth.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Traci Hall

Traci Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I am a relational mental health professional who combine clinical expertise with a client-centered approach.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kathryn Camus

Kathryn Camus

Therapist

Virtual • Valparaiso, IN


“I often incorporate walk-and-talk therapy, movement, sports-based activities, or even yoga-inspired grounding techniques to help clients feel more at ease and engaged in the process.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leah Sampson

Leah Sampson

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I believe that human to human is how we heal and it's a key part of how I hold space for my clients.”
Grief or loss, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Katharine St. Aubin

Katharine St. Aubin

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


I’m an Indiana and Michigan Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience helping young adults, adults, and older adults (65+) manage life transitions, emotional stress, and everyday overwhelm. As a fully virtual provider, I offer flexible, confidential online therapy to clients across Michigan.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gabrielle Yost

Gabrielle Yost

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I believe healing is not one-size-fits-all and work collaboratively with clients to create personalized, evidence-based approaches...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Clarke

Sarah Clarke

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“With over 10 years of experience navigating the complexities of the correctional system and high-stress environments, I specialize in supporting those facing life's most difficult transitions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jim Fox

Dr. Jim Fox

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


My name is Dr. Jim Fox (please call me Jim), and I’m so glad you're looking for support. Reaching out for support is the first step in making your life a little easier. I am a:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (Colorado) and a
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Indiana).

I have over 30 years of licensed therapy experience working with a diverse range of clients. I am dedicated to tailoring our sessions to meet your unique needs and goals.

My education includes

  • master’s degree in counseling from Denver Seminary
  • doctorate in educational psychology, research, and evaluation from the University of Northern Colorado.

I am a Master Addiction Counselor and have experience with most problems, including

  • couples problems,
  • depression,
  • anxiety,
  • adjustment disorders,
  • ADHD, and
  • PTSD.

I am an EMDR practitioner and am versed in helping those with childhood trauma, adultery, and porn addiction problems.

I work with both individuals and couples.

If you would like help from a Christian perspective, please feel free to ask. Here is some of my background:

  • I am a graduate of Denver Seminary
  • I am should graduate in September or October 2026 with a second doctorate (D.Min) in Christ-Centered Counseling at Trinity Theological Seminary.
  • I served as a pastor.
  • I was married to a pastor for 33 years until she passed away last year.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kathryn Powell

Kathryn Powell

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


Hi, my name is Kathryn Powell (LCSW) and I am a licensed therapist skilled in empowering clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, navigating life transitions, self-esteem and body image concerns. I aim to provide a supportive and collaborative space where you can share openly and discuss the challenges you are facing. We will work together to explore your concerns and goals, while I offer guidance and evidenced-based skills training to help you create positive change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olivia Kimanzi

Olivia Kimanzi

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


Hello! My Name is Olivia and I am so honored to be experiencing this journey with you! You have taken the first step just by browsing to see who is a great match for you! I would love to get to know you more and help you navigate life's struggles by working together on a deeper level!

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christopher Denzler

Christopher Denzler

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I practice an eclectic approach to therapy, including evidenced-based, trauma-informed, such as cognitive behavioral therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Trudy-Ann Powell

Trudy-Ann Powell

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“Trudy's approach is client-centered and strengths based, she encourages her clients to create change and positive core beliefs while enhancing their self-image.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lindsay Charles

Lindsay Charles

Therapist

Virtual • Carmel, IN


“I am a provider who is accepting an affirming of all people, providing a safe space for BIPOC and folks whom identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ communities.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melissa Helm

Melissa Helm

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC) with more than 30 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate life challenges. I earned both my bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degree in counseling from Indiana State University.

Throughout my career, I have provided individual, family, and group therapy in a variety of behavioral health settings and have spent over 26 years with Centerstone

in both clinical and leadership roles. My experience spans outpatient therapy with a variety of focus areas, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, substance use treatment, family therapy, and community-based behavioral healthcare.

My treatment approach incorporates person-centered, evidence-based practices including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Trauma-Informed Care. I have extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, Grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, substance use disorders, grief, suicidal thoughts, and emotional distress.

Personally, I believe healing happens through meaningful relationships. I am passionate about helping people discover their strengths, build resilience, and

develop practical skills that lead to lasting change. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative, and supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and

empowered to achieve their goals.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Fitzwater

Jennifer Fitzwater

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


“I prioritize trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care, ensuring a client-centered, relational approach where you can explore and manage complex feelings safely.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ann Elmore

Ann Elmore

Therapist

Virtual • Indiana


I’ve been working in the mental health field since earning my Masters of Science in Social Work degree with a specialization in Alcohol and Drug Counseling from the University of Louisville in 2011. Over the years, I’ve worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting adults through challenges with mental health and substance use. Those experiences have given me the privilege of walking alongside people in some of the hardest and most transformative moments of their lives.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our therapists in South Bend, IN who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving South Bend, IN
There are over 659 therapists in South Bend, IN accepting new patients.
659+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 69%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 4%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 17%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 35%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
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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