What kind of therapy is best for grief and loss?

Grief counseling and bereavement therapy help process emotions and cope with loss. Approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be helpful.

How much does grief and loss therapy cost in Des Moines, IA?

Once you choose a therapist and enter [your insurance details](https://headway.co/clients/understanding-health-insurance), we'll verify your insurance and estimate your in-network session costs for grief and loss counseling in Des Moines, IA. Because we partner with 70+ of the nation's top insurance plans, we're able to provide you with accurate estimates before you even book.

Is grief and loss therapy covered by insurance in Des Moines, IA?

Most plans include [some sort of coverage for mental health care](https://headway.co/clients/understanding-health-insurance), often including grief and loss therapy. Here's how to check your mental health coverage for your current plan: - Enter your insurance plan details on [Headway](https://headway.co/) to see if we can instantly verify - Visit your insurance company's website or app - Review your EOB (explanation of benefits) and look for details on "behavioral health benefits" - Call your insurance company directly to ask

How do I choose a grief and loss specialist in Des Moines, IA?

Headway can help you find licensed therapists who provide grief and loss counseling. Start by selecting your state and insurance on Headway. From there, you can filter by what matters most to you — like provider ethnicity, age, gender, or therapy style. We'll show you therapists who match your preferences and accept your plan. Get to know each provider through their Headway profile, and when you're ready, instantly book a free intro call to see if they're the right fit.

How should I prepare for grief and loss therapy sessions?

Be open to discussing your feelings and experiences, and come prepared with questions and concerns.

Is grief and loss therapy effective?

Yes, grief and loss therapy can be highly effective in processing emotions, coping with loss, and finding support.

Find grief counseling in Des Moines, IA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Des Moines, IA

Coping with death or loss is deeply personal, and Des Moines residents can access grief counseling through Headway's network of warm, affirming providers. Whether you're grieving a partner, parent, child, or friend, our therapists use proven methods including imaginal recounting and meaning-making to help you process unresolved grief.

Elizabeth Huebsch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Des Moines, IA

Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling disconnected, alone, and unhappy? Struggling with relationships, addiction, or painful wounds from childhood? If you said yes to any of these, I can help. Often, the burdens of trauma manifests itself in mysterious ways and can lead to various concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trust issues, isolation, and shame. These challenges can hinder healthy relationships and self-care.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

Barbara Jo Kroening

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • Des Moines, IA

“I am a strengths based therapist who meets you exactly where you are, without judgment or pressure to be anywhere else.”

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Grief counselors and therapists in Des Moines, IA