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Grief counselors and therapists in Lafayette, LA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Lafayette, LA

Whether you're grieving a parent, partner, spouse, or child, Lafayette residents can access Headway's network of 614 providers specializing in bereavement and grief therapy. Sessions use approaches like ACT and imaginal recounting to support your healing journey.

Ann Wilder

Ann Wilder

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I provide a safe, supportive space where you can identify, explore, and process your emotions, better understand the root causes of distress, and begin shifting unhelpful thought patterns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Felicia Hensley-Whitaker

Felicia Hensley-Whitaker

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My therapy style is very warm and relational. I believe that everyone has a right to seek their highest level of functioning...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jamal Gipson

Jamal Gipson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is structured, supportive, and results-oriented, while still being grounded in compassion and respect.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Laquita Norwood

Laquita Norwood

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, trust, empowerment, and meeting clients where they are in their healing journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kelli Means

Kelli Means

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My counseling style is welcoming and conversational. I am known for being upfront and honest always and blunt when needed...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica St. Pierre

Jessica St. Pierre

Therapist

Virtual • Mandeville, LA


“My entire career as a social worker since 1998 has been working with individuals who have endured abuse, neglect, trauma, grief and loss.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Wiggins

Carrie Wiggins

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I'm warm, present, and practical. I focus on helping you set clear goals and become more mindful of where you are and where you want to go.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ja'Lise Brown

Ja'Lise Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I'm an empathetic witness to your transformation! I'll challenge you when it feels like you're defensive, deflecting, or do know something you say you don't.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leonica Riley Erwin

Leonica Riley Erwin

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I support Black Women and other people of color who are navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, and identity shifts with a culturally affirming, trauma-informed approach that centers your truth and restores your power.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brian Webb

Brian Webb

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I use a holistic approach that focuses on the whole person because you are more than the issue you may have at the time.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Jackson

Shannon Jackson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“From our sessions together, I want to set expectations and goals and start building trust between us.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My clients are greeted and treated professionally, at the same time, they are made comfortable to speak freely about their problems.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Casey Gonzales

Casey Gonzales

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe lasting change begins with insight, self-compassion, and practical strategies that help you feel more confident, connected, and in control of your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patricia Ratliff

Patricia Ratliff

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Therapy is personal, and I believe it should feel that way. With nearly nine years of experience, I've learned that meaningful change happens when clients feel comfortable enough to let their guard down and simply be themselves. My sessions are conversational, genuine, and often include humor when it's helpful, so clients frequently leave feeling like they've had a real conversation instead of a formal counseling session while also gaining practical, evidence-based strategies they can apply in everyday life. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with other evidence-based approaches, to help clients create lasting change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Wytika Beard

Wytika Beard

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My passion lies in helping clients strengthen their resilience, increase self-confidence, enhance emotional wellness, and develop healthy coping strategies that promote lasting well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Melvin Nevels

Melvin Nevels

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes that healing happens best in spaces that are safe, honest, and non-judgmental. I work with those who are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the effects of trauma.

My approach is collaborative and practical. We will focus on understanding what’s showing up in your life, identifying patterns that may be holding you back, and developing tools you can use in real-world situations. I don’t believe in perfection—I believe in progress.

Clients often describe me as direct, supportive, and easy to talk to. I meet you where you are while also helping you move toward where you want to be. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something different, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

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
Laura Billingsley

Laura Billingsley

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I'm warm, unhurried, and easy to talk to. My clients tell me they feel heard in a way they haven't in a long time.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Victoria Pipkins

Victoria Pipkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Shreveport, LA


I’m Victoria, I’m a mother, single-parent who has been through it all and am very relatable. I have been in the mental health field for 20 years and I am very passionate in making sure I meet all your needs. I treat a wide range of mental health conditions from ADHD to Schizophrenia and I am equipped with the expertise and experience to safely manage your needs.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joshua Primeaux

Joshua Primeaux

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Roads, LA


“My goal is to empower you from a place where you are currently to where you can achieve your fullest potential.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashleigh Smith

Ashleigh Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baton Rouge, LA


“My approach is person-centered, meaning I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I'm here to provide support, insight, and tools tailored to your unique journey.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Desiree Shaw

Desiree Shaw

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baton Rouge, LA


“I have had personal experience with having to "start over", betrayal trauma, grief and chronic conditions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kimberly Allen

Kimberly Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baton Rouge, LA


“My goal is to help you feel heard, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bridget Suire

Bridget Suire

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baton Rouge, LA


Greetings,

My name is Bridget Suire. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years experience in behavioral health. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for all clients, including the LGBTQ+ community. Together we will explore the choices that clients can make to live their best life. The client is the driver, and I am the navigator. We will work together to improve your mental wellness and address anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mary Nunnery-Williams

Mary Nunnery-Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baton Rouge, LA


“My expertise in play therapy allows me to connect with children and adolescents in a meaningful way, using therapeutic play techniques.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Avis Brown

Avis Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baton Rouge, LA


“With a focus on mood disorders and trauma, I have 30 years of therapeutic expertise dealing with children, adolescents, adults, and families.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Adam Rivas

Adam Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I see the counseling relationship as a process in which you, the Client, and I, the Counselor, have come to an understanding to trust one another and work as a team...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Natalie Ambrose

Natalie Ambrose

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Metairie, LA


“As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Lanz Banes

Dr. Lanz Banes

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship. I prioritize creating an environment where clients can feel comfortable showing up as they are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kathryn Granger

Kathryn Granger

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I have had the pleasure to collaborate with people from all walks of life and have experience engaging with individuals, couples, and families...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Carol Taylor-Smith

Dr. Carol Taylor-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am a contemporary forward thinking therapist who is nonjudgemental because "Life happens to all of us."”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Earl Davis

Earl Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My counseling style is supportive, caring, and compassionate. I like to focus on identifying strengths...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jan Horner

Jan Horner

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience working with adults. I approach therapy as a relational process, not a place where you come to be fixed. You’re not a problem to solve; you’re a person with a history, patterns that make sense, and a way of being in the world that developed for a reason.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. LaTronna Hill

Dr. LaTronna Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe healing is not one-size-fits-all, and I take a personalized, strengths-based approach to support each client's unique journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Crystal Dudley

Crystal Dudley

Therapist

Virtual • Shreveport, LA


“Crystal specializes in addressing the psychological stressors tied to workplace challenges, professional transitions, and entrepreneurial pursuits.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Zell

Sarah Zell

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am committed to helping clients develop and maintain better relationships with their friends, neighbors, family members, and co-workers.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ashley Nelson

Ashley Nelson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


Hello, I’m Ashley Nelson. I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and therapist dedicated to helping individuals move from surviving to truly thriving. With a background in psychiatric nursing, emergency medicine, and specialized training as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), I bring over a decade of diverse healthcare experience, blending clinical expertise with a deep understanding of human resilience in the face of crisis. My practice focuses on supporting adults, children, and families through life’s challenges — including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and the unique stressors faced by military members, first responders, nurses, and other helping professionals.

I have a deep passion for working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma, providing a safe, compassionate space where healing feels possible. My approach blends evidence-based psychiatric care with practical, real-life strategies, empowering clients to reclaim their sense of control, rebuild confidence, and create lives that feel meaningful again.

With additional licenses in Louisiana, Utah, Arizona, Tennessee, and Florida, I can see patients via telehealth from across the country.

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

Sarah Gorzelsky

Therapist

Virtual • New Orleans, LA


“Sometimes in life you just need a break and someone you can count on. Someone who is not going to pass judgment, make assumptions, try to fix it, or say anything unhelpful.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brittanee' Davis

Brittanee' Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to always help my client/patient understand the "why" of what is making you feel the way that you do so that you can be the best version of you!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
DeAndra LeMalle

DeAndra LeMalle

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Hi there!

My name is De’Andra LeMalle, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) that takes on a creative and expressive approach to therapy. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In addition to my clinical training, I am certified in Expressive Arts Therapy, Mandala Assessment Research Instrument (MARI), and Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT).

These modalities allow me to incorporate creative and body-centered techniques that help clients explore emotions, experiences, and patterns that may be difficult to express through words alone. My practice focuses on helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and identity exploration better understand themselves and process their experiences.

I work with clients who may feel stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps. Together, we develop meaningful strategies for healing, emotional regulation, and personal growth in a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shawanda Brown

Shawanda Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I'm passionate about helping people take meaningful steps toward healing and feeling more like themselves again.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our therapists in Lafayette, LA who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Lafayette, LA
There are over 612 therapists in Lafayette, LA accepting new patients.
612+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 83%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 97%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 39%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 34%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 87%Online only
  • 13%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 15%Man
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 22%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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