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Grief counselors and therapists in Bel Air, MD

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Bel Air, MD

Processing grief after losing a family member, friend, or partner requires compassionate, specialized support. Headway's network of 1,531 providers in Bel Air offers grief counseling using approaches like Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address isolation, preoccupation with loss, and unresolved grief. Flexible scheduling and free intake calls make starting your healing journey accessible.

Nashae Handy

Nashae Handy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Bel Air, MD


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and patient-centered. ... My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout your mental health journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lakeshia Gilbert

Lakeshia Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Bel Air, MD


“I believe in identifying and utilizing the unique strengths and experiences that every client possesses to support your goals and encourage your progress.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
John Michalczyk

John Michalczyk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Ellicott City, MD


“It is my goal as a therapist to provide a safe and supportive environment for others so they may achieve personal well-being and productive relationships on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Avi Kutner

Avi Kutner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Timonium, MD


“I believe in empowering you with the tools and strategies you need to take control of your mental health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Amy Kopel

Amy Kopel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Towson, MD


I am a single women with two grown beautiful daughters. I am a cat lady with two adorable cats who greet me at the door and sleep with me at night. I have been a therapist for many years and thoroughly enjoy getting to know people and witness their growth over time.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tony McCusker

Tony McCusker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Eldersburg, MD


“I participate in a salutogenic model of therapy, focusing on solutions and equipping people with the tools they need to succeed and grow.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Hughes

Nicole Hughes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Towson, MD


Are you struggling to adjust to college, starting your career journey, or balancing relationships and self-care? The transition to adulthood has never been harder. I am here to help. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience providing counseling in schools, clinics and university-based settings. I have helped children, teens, and adults with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, trauma, ADHD and anger.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Prendergast

Mary Prendergast

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Parkton, MD


“I have an eclectic, and, always compassionate approach to treatment... I work hard to customize therapy to meet the needs of each client.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
John Windsor

John Windsor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Timonium, MD


“Therapy is a team effort between the client's expertise in their life and the counselor's knowledge of helpful mental health practices to find healing and solutions to life's difficulties.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 20 insurance carriers
Cheri Lally

Cheri Lally

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Cockeysville, MD


“I'm Cheri Lally, a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Cockeysville, Maryland, working with teens, adults, and seniors.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evelyn Ogendi

Evelyn Ogendi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Frederick, MD


“As a client, you should expect to feel listen to and understood. You should expect excellent, evidenced based care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Matthew Lotz

Dr. Matthew Lotz

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“I am an expert in treating anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma disorders, and substance use disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sachele Edwards

Sachele Edwards

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“I strive to create a safe space where children and teens feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Hanna

Richard Hanna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Pikesville, MD


“My goal is to provide a grounded, supportive environment where you feel understood and guided toward meaningful, sustainable change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sydney Finfer

Sydney Finfer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“My approach to therapy is a humanistic one, This means I am focused on your self-discovery, your happiness, and overall success in however that is defined for you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Courtney Vaughan

Courtney Vaughan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. I focus on understanding your unique needs and working together to develop practical strategies that support meaningful progress.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sheindel Rabinowitz

Sheindel Rabinowitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“As a caring, sensitive, and empathetic therapist, wife, and mother, I know and understand pain from personal experience.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christine Leone

Christine Leone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Reisterstown, MD


“My approach is practical, empowering, and focused on helping you understand what's getting in the way and identify realistic steps forward.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elaine Cook

Elaine Cook

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Baltimore, MD


I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a primary care background. I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. My focus areas are adults and geriatric patients.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Hughes

Elizabeth Hughes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Towson, MD


“I am direct, I engage, challenge, interact, request that you expound on your answers, use metaphors, avoid jargon, look for and point to connections and patterns to help you understand yourself better.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Chidinma Eze

Dr. Chidinma Eze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Ellicott City, MD


“I am a dual-board certified family and Mental health nurse practitioner. I believe in holistic care when providing care to my patients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christine Briggs

Christine Briggs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“I am a Holistic Mental Health Therapist and I like to treat all dimensions of my clients in order to achieve true sustainable balance, growth, and healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Chelsea Jennings

Chelsea Jennings

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Chestertown, MD


“Chelsea has received intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a treatment program designed for individuals who experience extreme emotions, have difficulty in interpersonal relationships, and engage in impulsive behaviors.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gail Feinstein

Gail Feinstein

Therapist

In-person • 23 mi away • Pikesville, MD


“My clients describe me as warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, while still actively and directly guiding them in solution-oriented work.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miriam Schor

Miriam Schor

Therapist

In-person • 23 mi away • Pikesville, MD


“I use play therapy to help them express feelings, process experiences, and practice new ways of coping.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Panic disorders
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Stanley

Veronica Stanley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Laurel, MD


“I believe that all people have the innate ability to tap into their inner strength to become the person and live the life that they truly desire.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Grace Ashu-Ngang

Dr. Grace Ashu-Ngang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Beltsville, MD


“I am dedicated to listening and meeting you exactly where you are, working collaboratively to uncover solutions that truly empower you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Cornelia Elad, Dnp-Pmnhp-Bc

Dr. Cornelia Elad, Dnp-Pmnhp-Bc

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Beltsville, MD


“My approach is compassionate and patient-centered. I work with diverse clients across the lifespan to provide therapy, medication management, and practical life coaching.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Beatrice Tekeh

Beatrice Tekeh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Silver Spring, MD


“Clients often tell me that they feel heard in our visits. Some leave feeling lighter or more focused.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Grace Chikezie

Dr. Grace Chikezie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Lanham, MD


“With nearly three decades of experience in healthcare under my belt, including primary care and mental health services...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Hollingshead

Mark Hollingshead

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Silver Spring, MD


“Therapy is like pushing a pause button on what isn't working well–a pause to examine the thought patterns and behaviors that may be keeping us from a more satisfying life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jessie Joachim

Jessie Joachim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rockville, MD


Welcome—I'm glad you're here.

Acknowledging that you need help is a courageous first step, and finding the right space to share your struggles can feel overwhelming. I’m here to make that process a little easier.


I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My approach is rooted in warmth, compassion, and respect. I work with individuals who are navigating a wide range of challenges, whether they stem from the past or are part of everyday life.


My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, and addiction. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, build resilience, and begin to heal.


You don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jeannie Dougherty

Jeannie Dougherty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bethesda, MD


“As someone who realized just in time that they had to get a grip on their problems, or they would keep gripping them, I know what it's like to finally understand what it's like to accept full responsibility for your mistakes and your life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Margaret Arotimi

Dr. Margaret Arotimi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Clinton, MD


“I believe mental health is the cornerstone of a happy, stable life. I applaud you for taking the brave step to seek help.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Tykera Tolson

Tykera Tolson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I use a strengths perspective, which means we will focus on the incredible resilience and tools you already possess to help you navigate challenges like anxiety, trauma, grief, or burnout.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Vaishnavi Seshadri

Vaishnavi Seshadri

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“As a South Asian therapist who has grown up around different cultures, I understand how family, culture, identity, and relationships can shape the way we experience and respond to life’s challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roberta Wasserman

Roberta Wasserman

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe therapy works best when clients feel both understood and empowered, so I balance deep emotional work with clear strategies that help people rebuild connection, set healthy boundaries, and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisandra Lysaith

Lisandra Lysaith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“In our sessions, you can expect to understand your challenges more clearly, develop a treatment plan, helpful coping skills, and work towards feeling more stable and improving your overall well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rezvaneh Goodarzi

Rezvaneh Goodarzi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach to care is compassionate, collaborative, and holistic. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe that effective mental health treatment begins with listening and understanding the whole person—not just the symptoms.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sandra Rublee

Sandra Rublee

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I offer a safe and supportive environment where you can openly share your concerns that contribute to your distress.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists in Bel Air, MD who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Bel Air, MD
There are over 1,536 therapists in Bel Air, MD accepting new patients.
1,536+
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
  • 82%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 88%Cigna
  • 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 72%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • 65%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 2%Yoruba
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 93%Online only
  • 6%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 16%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
  • 30%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 22%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Clinical Psychologist
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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