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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Kentucky

Coping with the loss of a loved one requires compassionate, specialized support. Kentucky's Headway network includes providers experienced in bereavement counseling and grief therapy who help you process anticipatory grief, separation distress, and meaning-making. Access care flexibly with sessions often available within days.

Aya Qundeel

Aya Qundeel

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is warm, open-minded, and empowering, and I work collaboratively with clients to build on their strengths, develop effective coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cassandra Gray

Cassandra Gray

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


“I collaborate closely with each client to explore their concerns and create a comprehensive, personalized plan aimed at restoring a sense of well-being.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Janice Hutchason

Janice Hutchason

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is warm, person-centered, and empowering, drawing from CBT and other evidence-based tools to help you build a life that feels meaningful—not simply manageable.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rachel Wells

Rachel Wells

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“A big part of my desire to become a therapist comes from my own personal struggles with mental health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Diane Banic

Dr. Diane Banic

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Simpsonville, KY


“I work with individuals who wish to unfold their potential. I use many different psychotherapeutic modalities and integrate them to fit the unique needs of each individual.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Melinda Mays

Dr. Melinda Mays

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am very invested in helping clients reach their goals for a better life. I like for our sessions to be relaxed and conversational. I feel I need to get to know clients on a personal level before I can help them.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Catherine Stone - Hahn

Catherine Stone - Hahn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


“I believe that the client is the expert on themselves and where they see their life going- I am merely the tour director...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Amy Thomas

Amy Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I like to balance active, supportive listening with reflective feedback. I want my clients to feel heard, supported and inspired about the next steps for their wellness goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Cobble

Charles Cobble

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am licensed clinical social worker offering therapy services that are tailored to the individual needs of each client. I am a proud Army Veteran, who served as a mental health provider to over 1500 soldiers in Kuwait. I have worked extensively in the Veteran and LGBTQ+ community.

I am passionate about improving mental health. My approach to therapy is both caring and compassionate, focused on helping clients identify and address their personal goals.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Shantel Crosby

Dr. Shantel Crosby

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“As a clinician, my expertise lies in trauma, and I am trained in a variety of evidence-informed modalities to help clients achieve their goals...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Candace Park

Candace Park

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My style is empathetic, warm, and nonjudgmental. I reflect on your feelings with clarity and sensitivity, ensuring you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout our work together.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michele Walden

Michele Walden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel genuinely heard and understood.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathon White

Jonathon White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


“I believe all clients are the expert on their lives. I provide a psychological safe therapeutic environment where clients are free to express thoughts, feelings and values.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Laura Carpenter

Laura Carpenter

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I'm passionate about supporting individuals through complex life challenges, including family building, depression, anxiety, caregiving, chronic illness, cancer care, grief, parenting, and major life transitions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Johnita McGee Smith

Johnita McGee Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, or relationship issues? Are you looking for a safe and judgement-free environment where you can share your problems and concerns? If so, then let’s get to work!!! Life is too short to surrender to toxic relationships, let trauma consume you, continue to be anxious or be depressed. You deserve to live a life full of peace and joy. Let’s work together to help you develop healthy coping skills and find meaningful purpose in your family, friendships, work, spirituality, and all other life areas.

My specialty includes working with adolescents, adults, couples and family units. I help motivate them with evidenced based interventions. This helps to improve their overall emotional health, relationships and walk in purpose. My specialty also includes treating those who struggle with depression, anxiety and trauma as a result of abuse, neglect & loss.

I appreciate and honor diversity in all aspects and love working with clients from all sorts of backgrounds, including those who are not religious/spiritual. However, I'm open to applying biblical principles in therapy by request.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Wanda Schubarth

Wanda Schubarth

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


You may be feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, especially if you’ve experienced trauma, toxic relationships, or emotional pain that keeps resurfacing. It can feel overwhelming trying to move forward while still carrying the weight of the past. You don’t have to do this alone. I provide a supportive space where you can begin to understand your story, break free from old patterns, and move toward a more peaceful, meaningful, and purpose-driven life.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Steven Halstead

Steven Halstead

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Welcome, and thank you for reaching out.

Starting counseling is an important step, and I’m glad you’re here. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.

I bring over 25 years of experience working with individuals and families. I am currently a university professor and have been in higher education for the past 16 years. Prior to that, I spent 10 years investigating child maltreatment, which gave me extensive experience supporting individuals and families through difficult and often overwhelming life circumstances.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lauren Holder

Lauren Holder

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in substance use and mental health treatment, working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gerald Gaspar

Gerald Gaspar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


“I always share with my clients that you are the expert about you. I am here to professionally guide and help you through your life challenge with tips, strategies, and some challenging thoughts.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Claire Hipkens

Claire Hipkens

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I work best with driven people experiencing a big change. Perhaps, despite your best efforts, things aren’t working out as you’d hoped. Or perhaps you’ve gotten all you wanted and it doesn’t satisfy. I work often with D1 athletes & pros (as well as their family members). I love supporting the romantic partners of people in the public eye. Though I often work with athletes I am not a Sports Psych. In fact, I don’t even follow sports! I’m here for the rest of your life and identity.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Pacheco

Diana Pacheco

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Expect to leave sessions with practical skills and deeper insight into your journey towards well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Promise Haynes

Promise Haynes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“I strive to look at the whole person and identify underlying factors that could be contributing to your mood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angela Mullins

Angela Mullins

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hello, and welcome! My name is Angela Mullins, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) serving clients throughout Kentucky. I have over five years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and a trauma-informed approach.

While my background is rooted in marriage and family therapy, I also specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and I have additional training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based therapeutic approaches. My goal is to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs, helping them heal from the past while building the skills needed to move forward with confidence.

I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I believe therapy should be collaborative, and I work alongside each client to identify meaningful goals and develop practical tools for lasting change.

For clients who desire it, I am also comfortable integrating Christian faith into the counseling process. I hold a Bachelor of Arts from John Hobson Bible Training Center and enjoy supporting individuals who wish to incorporate their faith as part of their healing journey, while always respecting each client's personal beliefs and preferences.

Whether you're struggling with trauma, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, or simply feeling stuck, I would be honored to walk alongside you as you work toward healing and growth.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sara Hoover

Sara Hoover

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can be honest and begin moving forward.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lorena Ginn

Lorena Ginn

Therapist

Virtual • Vanceburg, KY


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-focused. EMDR is a cornerstone of my work, helping you process difficult experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional weight.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Autumn Shutt

Autumn Shutt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


“She is especially passionate about supporting women during pregnancy, postpartum, and other major life transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melissa Pickett

Melissa Pickett

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“Along the way, I like to come up with goals and ideas together, using a creative and collaborative approach.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Joshua Edwards

Dr. Joshua Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Thomas, KY


Most people arrive at therapy carrying something they've never said out loud. My job is to make saying it possible by being someone worth trusting with it.

I've been a practicing counselor for over a decade. I also teach and supervise the next generation of therapists, which keeps me sharp and current. But experience and credentials aren't what makes the work good. What makes therapy work is that I'm a real person in the room with you: direct when that helps, quiet when that helps more. I will never ask you to do something I'm not willing to do myself.

My education isn't limited to my degrees. My clients have taught me more about resilience, compassion, and what it means to live fully than any program did. I hold that as sacred, and I take you as seriously as I take that.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joanna Bement

Joanna Bement

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“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 11 insurance carriers
Laura Gabriel

Laura Gabriel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“I take a warm, direct, and collaborative approach, and you can share at your own pace—there's no pressure to have everything organized or figured out.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Burba

Elizabeth Burba

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Liz skillfully empowers adolescents, as well as their entire family systems, through the intentional cultivation of self-esteem, leadership skills, and personal accountability.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nick Riemenschneider

Nick Riemenschneider

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lexington, KY


“I believe every client deserves to experience validation which is to be seen, heard, and acknowledged.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
David Gamble

David Gamble

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Matt is a veteran of the mental health industry with 20+ years of progressive experience. Practicing from a cultural-relational perspective, he believes in everyone's potential for greatness.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Beryl Armstrong

Beryl Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“As a childhood sexual abuse overcomer, I am positioned to be present in the online counseling room with understanding and empathy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amanda Sneed

Amanda Sneed

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I work with clients by combining cognitive behavior therapy with mindfulness practices. I work toward client building a strong sense of self and empowerment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Colleen Gray

Dr. Colleen Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I am recognized for being an experienced, empathetic, down-to-earth, and kind mental health professional.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Michelle Ivy Oak

Michelle Ivy Oak

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“I specialize in working with women navigating high-conflict relationships, divorce, and the lasting impact of partners with narcissistic traits.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Salyer Fleischer

Robin Salyer Fleischer

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“You are the expert on your life; my role is to help you recognize your strengths, challenge patterns that may no longer serve you, and discover solutions that fit who you are.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Scottye Sparks

Scottye Sparks

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Therapy helped me save my life and become a better, happier, person. I believe in the process of therapy and the power of self-actualizing!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Christopher Dewhurst

Dr. Christopher Dewhurst

Psychologist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build resilience, psychological flexibility, and a life aligned with their values.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists in Kentucky who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Kentucky
There are over 420 therapists in Kentucky accepting new patients.
420+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 94%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 45%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 2%Spanish
  • 1%American Sign Language
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 78%Woman
  • 21%Man
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 37%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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