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Grief counselors and therapists in Topeka, KS

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Topeka, KS

Grieving a loved one or processing loss? Topeka residents can access evidence-based grief therapy through Headway, featuring therapies like grief counseling and complicated grief treatment. Connect with empathetic providers who understand anticipatory grief, unresolved grief, and finding meaning after loss.

Nikki Thompson

Nikki Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Baxter Springs, KS


“I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a background in treating of a wide variety of concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katherine Brennan

Katherine Brennan

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I accompany my clients through the muddy waters of emotions and life circumstances toward greater clarity and new possibilities.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Nelson

Ashley Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“Ashley offers a client centered approach, delivering individualized therapeutic treatment to meet the needs of each client.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Morris

Stephanie Morris

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. Together, we focus on reducing overwhelm, building coping strategies, and helping you feel more grounded and supported in daily life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Daly

Lisa Daly

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I use cognitive therapy to address internal thoughts that influence mood as well as using family systems theory...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Terra Jackson

Terra Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I have worked with adults experiencing stress disorders, trauma history, major depression, anxiety, suicidal thinking, obsessional thinking and compulsive behaviors, attention and focusing difficulties and emotional control challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rixie Morris

Rixie Morris

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I have a passion for working with adults who may look like they have it all together on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they don't understand.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sacia Kelsey

Sacia Kelsey

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


Hello All!

As a LSCSW I have experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds in correctional, school, and psychiatric settings; while providing mental health services tailored for each individual. I help identify and navigate all of life's endless transitions and challenges. My style is warm, honest, culturally responsive, and judgment-free. Together, we will build self-love, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, recognize behaviors that may be holding you back, and explore healthier perspectives that support meaningful change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julia Gomez

Julia Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“With more than 22 years of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges, I bring a calm, compassionate, and practical approach to therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carla Lopez

Carla Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I have been working with adolescents/children since 2010 when I first began teaching children with Autism and doing in-home behavior therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley ONeal

Ashley ONeal

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I understand that strong emotions are often connected to deeper pain, stress, trauma, or difficult life experiences, and I do not take a client's emotions personally.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Varady

Rebecca Varady

Therapist

Virtual • Prairie Village, KS


“I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment to help you learn the acceptance, mindfulness, and assertive skills you need to live the fulfilling life you want.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Denise Sandoval

Denise Sandoval

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I am a passionate Latina mental health therapist who believes that everyone deserves to feel happy and supported, with a healthy mind and heart.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hallie Msongamwanja

Hallie Msongamwanja

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


Hello there! Congrats on the brave choice you have made to reach out for help! I have a passion for helping people find healing and connection in their lives and relationships. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Kansas and have over 12 years experience serving hundreds of individuals and couples to help them find healing and live their best lives.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tanya Martin Nisly

Tanya Martin Nisly

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I combine empathy with goal oriented interventions and I have experience with the many diverse challenges of being human.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Crowley

Dr. Lisa Crowley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kansas


“I use integrative mental health care, combining conventional and complementary psychiatric treatments.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brenton Guice

Brenton Guice

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“My approach to therapy is relational at the core. I don't believe therapy has to feel overly clinical or formal; we'll talk casually while still doing meaningful work together.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Joseph Fryer

Joseph Fryer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kansas


“I provide holistic, evidence-based, and individualized mental health care designed to address the whole person-mind, body, and spirit.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christina Zivec

Christina Zivec

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I believe therapy should be a safe and affirming space where you feel truly seen and heard, especially if that hasn't always been your experience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chiwoo Choi

Chiwoo Choi

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“As a recovering people-pleaser myself, I understand the challenge of being your authentic self while trying to meet other people's expectations.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dawn Sweeney Kniep

Dawn Sweeney Kniep

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I bring a mix of compassion, humor & directness to the therapeutic experience and prefer to create a collaborative experience for my clients...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Stress management
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kelle Carver

Kelle Carver

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I help clients reconnect to their inner knowing and learn how to tell the truth to themselves and others, maybe for the first time in their lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Fatemeh Mohammadzadeh (Naseeha Usa)

Fatemeh Mohammadzadeh (Naseeha Usa)

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“Her integrative therapeutic approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, focusing on both symptom management and addressing underlying issues...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Neal Bauer

Dr. Neal Bauer

Psychologist

Virtual • Kansas


“My therapy philosophy is to create a warm, open and supportive space for my clients to feel safe and listened to in order to own their narrative and heal their past, empower their present and define their future.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chloe Mares Cox

Chloe Mares Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“Counseling, to me, isn't about rigid rules or one-size-fits-all solutions—it's about listening, understanding, and working together.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Monica Encina-Romero

Monica Encina-Romero

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


I am a bilingual Latina clinician who brings both professional training and lived experience into therapy. As a mother of six, I understand the challenges of balancing parenting, relationships, career, and identity. Having overcome my own life challenges, I deeply understand how past experiences shape our emotional well-being. I offer a compassionate space where clients can feel seen, supported, and grounded as they work toward healing and growth.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jinna Rittenhouse

Jinna Rittenhouse

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


Hello, and welcome. I’m Jinna Rittenhouse, LCPC, and I’m truly glad you’re here. Reaching out for support takes courage, and whether this is your first experience with therapy or a return to the work, I’m honored to walk with you. With 44 years of clinical experience, I’ve guided individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, major life changes, and some of the most overwhelming moments life can bring. I offer virtual sessions, giving you the flexibility and comfort of meeting from wherever you feel most at ease.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Miller

Jason Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


When you’re living with trauma, the effects of a brain injury, or facing difficult health or end-of-life realities, it can feel isolating and exhausting.

I help adults navigating PTSD, TBI, grief, anxiety, and end-of-life concerns feel more supported, understood, and emotionally grounded. My goal is to provide a calm space where you don’t have to carry everything alone.

I've been a provider for the Adult Brain Injury Program for many years. If you do not have insurance, please contact me for possible financial assistance for Adjustment Counseling in Missouri through this program.

Grief or loss, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Karin Jonas

Karin Jonas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wichita, KS


“I believe that everyone possesses the innate capacity for personal growth and the ability to tap into their own strengths and resources.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Niesha Taylor

Niesha Taylor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lenexa, KS


“I am highly participatory, energetic, and solution-oriented, with a strong focus on helping individuals identify goals and work toward meaningful, sustainable improvements in their mental health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Danielle Fulks

Danielle Fulks

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a degree from Pfeiffer University. I have always been drawn to helping others and consider it a privilege to walk alongside individuals as they navigate life’s challenges. My therapeutic approach is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. I am deeply committed to helping them grow, heal, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexa Wright

Alexa Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I offer a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy, meeting you with care wherever you are on your journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica Bergner

Dr. Jessica Bergner

Psychologist

Virtual • Kansas


“I specialize in women's health and life transitions, including perinatal mental health, infertility, pregnancy loss, menopause, and reproductive health concerns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Diabetes
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michelle Daniel

Michelle Daniel

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


For 30 years, I've worked inside schools alongside children and adolescents — as a social worker, an advocate, and someone who genuinely understands how young people think, struggle, and grow. I know what anxiety looks like in a middle schooler. I know how ADHD shows up in a classroom. And I know that the kids and families who need support deserve to get it without spending years trying to find relief.

I'm a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker — a credential I earned in November 2025, after raising two kids of my own while completing every requirement along the way. It took longer than I planned. I wouldn't change it. That experience shapes how I show up for every client.

I hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of Kansas and work as both a school social worker and a therapist, giving me a perspective on young people and families that's grounded in their real, daily lives.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Bennett

Shannon Bennett

Therapist

Virtual • Mission, KS


“My work is grounded in a collaborative, trusting relationship and shaped by genuine respect for your individual strengths and lived experience.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberly Adams

Kimberly Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“My approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each person's unique journey, with expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, stress management, and self-esteem concerns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bridgette Mavec

Bridgette Mavec

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I believe in creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eugene Kivett

Eugene Kivett

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I am Christian Counselor that utilizes Cognitive Therapy to empower clients making their desired changes in life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Enneking

Brandy Enneking

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I have the longest experience working with adults who have serious mental illness, this is where I developed my love of helping people in all walks of life heal through their trauma.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Smith

Karen Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


Hey there, I’m Karen, a licensed clinical social worker (LSCSW) who brings warmth and humor to our therapy sessions, fostering a strong, trusting relationship as the foundation for pursuing your goals. Through my telehealth practice, I support adults in Kansas navigating personal challenges, life obstacles, and mental health concerns. I personalize my approach with each client, helping them uncover new possibilities and create meaningful emotional change.

I specialize in working with adults navigating hurdles like ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and relationship issues, plus other emotional and mental health concerns. Whether you’re managing stress or seeking personal development, I offer education and skills to support your journey of growth. I especially enjoy assisting clients who come across as overly blunt or harsh, guiding them to refine their communication to connect more effectively while staying authentic.

My communication style is authentic, playful, and direct, paired with a splash of humor. I cultivate a space where you can explore and share freely. With thoughtful observation and clear communication, I notice what’s often overlooked and encourage honest dialogue.

I help you reach your goals by customizing therapy to fit you. I share analogies and relatable stories to bring clarity. I empower you to tap into your values, strengths, and passions to grow with integrity. By viewing emotions as messengers, not problems, I offer coping skills to manage them in a healthy way, giving you tools to find calm and achieve lasting progress.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our therapists in Topeka, KS who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Topeka, KS
There are over 343 therapists in Topeka, KS accepting new patients.
343+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 83%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 69%Ascension
  • 51%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%Swahili
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 83%Online only
  • 17%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 40%Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
  • 28%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 17%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner
  • 10%Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
  • 5%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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