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Grief counselors and therapists in Metairie, LA


Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Metairie, LA
Loss and bereavement affect everyone differently. Headway provides access to grief therapy in Metairie through 631 compassionate providers experienced in helping clients navigate death, separation distress, and complicated grief. With virtual and in-person options plus support groups, you can find the right therapeutic fit to honor your journey through loss.
I am here to help. I have a passion for encouraging people to live their best lives and aim to create a safe, down-to-earth therapeutic space tailored to your unique needs - whether that includes deepening self-understanding, developing practical tools, gaining clarity in one or more areas of your life, or simply having a genuinely supportive place to talk, process, and reflect. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply while developing practical strategies to navigate life's challenges.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years experience in mental and behavioral health. I have worked with all ages from 0-65+, and am certified in a variety of evidence-based practices that aid individuals and families in reaching their goals. These include, but are not limited to CBT, Multisystemic Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Positive Parenting Program, and many others. I am also in pursuit of my doctoral degree with a focus on counseling psychology.
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.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Metairie, LA who help people navigate grief and loss



- 100%Grief or loss
- 96%Anxiety
- 96%Trauma
- 92%Depression
- 88%Stress management

- 100%Aetna
- 88%Cigna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 60%Providence Health Plan
- 52%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

- 96%English
- 16%Spanish
- 4%American Sign Language
- 4%French
- 4%Hindi

- 100%In-person or online

- 80%Woman
- 20%Man

- 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 24%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 24%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
- 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

- 100%Individual therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
- 16%Couples therapy
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