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Grief counselors and therapists in Bethesda, MD

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Bethesda, MD

In Bethesda, many individuals find support for complicated grief and bereavement through Headway's network of empathetic providers trained in evidence-based grief therapy modalities. From coping with loss to processing anticipatory grief, our therapists offer flexible in-person and virtual sessions to support your healing journey.

Debra Schiffman

Debra Schiffman

Therapist

Virtual • Olney, MD


“With more than 35 years of clinical experience, I help teens, adults, couples, and families better understand what's happening beneath the surface...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Kayode Oluwayomi

Kayode Oluwayomi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving clients in Texas, Maryland & New York. I work with diverse kinds of clients (Age 18 +) with different cultural backgrounds and mental health problems. I specialize in depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Insomnia, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, personality disorder and much more. I am a compassionate provider with a passion for patients with mental illness.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mordecai Andemichael

Mordecai Andemichael

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I will intervene by building a committed alliance with you. We will set goals that we agree are priorities and create a plan to achieve each goal.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Nyasha Chikowore

Dr. Nyasha Chikowore

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


“I strive to practice with cultural humility, attending to how identity, power, and lived experience shape the concerns clients bring into the room.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shamia Clark

Shamia Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I go into every session with a clear mind and an open heart ready to receive others in a healthy and supportive manner.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Toni Session

Toni Session

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Meet Toni Session, LPC, LCPC—a steadfast servant and seasoned counselor, passionately advocating for mental health in both the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. Born in Bridgeport, CT, and blossoming in Southern Maryland, Toni’s journey led her from a BA in Psychology with a Pre-Law minor at Johnson C. Smith University to mastering Marriage, Family, and Couples Therapy at Capella University in 2014. Toni is a proud member of Lambda Omicron Chi Christian Sorority, Inc and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kokouvi Hiheglo

Kokouvi Hiheglo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Belcamp, MD


In my role as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I place great importance on prioritizing mental health as a fundamental component of achieving happiness and stability in life. I understand that seeking help can be a daunting task, so I want to acknowledge and commend you for taking that important first step. With some years of experience in clinical and practice, I have learned to provide care to patients of all age groups and populations with mental illnesses.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erin Chilson

Erin Chilson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My passion is working with adults who struggle with anxiety disorders, depression and grief through the use of compassionate and grounding interventions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Iuliana Frank

Dr. Iuliana Frank

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Maryland


“I'm especially passionate about providing care to children and adolescents struggling with behavioral issues, ADHD, mood disorders, and more.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nadine McLeodPeterkin

Nadine McLeodPeterkin

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Many of my clients come to me carrying more than they let on — a child struggling to focus and feeling misunderstood, a parent exhausted from trying to hold everything together, or an adult quietly navigating loss while the world expects them to move on. Whether you're 6 or 76, if life feels heavier than it should, you deserve a space to set it down. For over 15 years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside children, adults, and seniors through anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and the moments that feel impossible to make sense of alone

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anne Wilson

Anne Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“In our work together, I'll bring curiosity, empathy, and evidence-based therapies. If you bring openness, willingness to practice, and neuroplasticity (don't worry, everyone's got that), you can change -- literally re-wire -- your brain.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jazmin Rivera

Jazmin Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive environment where clients and families feel safe, understood, and empowered.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicolas Kuiate Tekam

Nicolas Kuiate Tekam

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“With a holistic approach to care, I expect my patients to leave my sessions with greater understanding, empathy, resolution.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Selena Cooks

Selena Cooks

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


If you're carrying anxiety that won't quiet down, grief that feels impossible to move through, or a weight that makes everyday life feel harder than it should, you're in the right place. I work with adults and people across all stages of life who are ready to feel more like themselves again. My approach is grounded in warmth and a deep belief that you are the expert on your own life. There's no judgment here, only a supportive space where you can say what you've been holding back.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eberechi Uchegbue

Eberechi Uchegbue

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I will partner with you to establish a schedule that works to address your mental health needs in a manner that will help you get healthy as you can be and get your life back.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Redd

Lisa Redd

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Guided by a belief in creating a compassionate and nonjudgmental therapeutic space, I partner with my clients to help them develop practical coping skills, foster resilience, and move toward meaningful personal growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Roche

Danielle Roche

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


If you're feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or worried about your child, you don't have to navigate it alone. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland who works with young adults, teens, and children supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. I believe healing happens best when clients feel safe and supported just as they are.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ciara Cooks

Ciara Cooks

Therapist

Virtual • Salisbury, MD


“I am committed to fostering a warm and welcoming environment where you can feel safe and supported as you open up.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole White-Samuels

Nicole White-Samuels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Middle River, MD


“Nicole White-Samuels is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidenced based practice found extremely effective in providing relief and healing for those suffering with trauma...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lou Applebaum

Lou Applebaum

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Severna Park, MD


“I will work to develop a nurturing relationship with you and I'll provide a safe place for you to be open and honest.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Dubbs

Lisa Dubbs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Eldersburg, MD


“Working with clients who are struggling with Trauma, PTSD, Depression and/or anxiety is my specialty and what I am passionate about.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alexandra Morella

Alexandra Morella

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sykesville, MD


“I'm passionate about helping clients process past experiences, build a stronger sense of self, and create a new route to contentment and peace.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elaine Cook

Elaine Cook

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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 11 insurance carriers
Heather Knox

Heather Knox

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Arnold, MD


“I've been practicing for over 25 years, and work primarily with depression, anxiety, trauma / PTSD, and life changes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheindel Rabinowitz

Sheindel Rabinowitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Courtney Vaughan

Courtney Vaughan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Caroline Hardesty

Caroline Hardesty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Frederick, MD


“My therapeutic approach is integrative, blending evidence based modalities with a warm and compassionate style.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sydney Finfer

Sydney Finfer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Samantha Mealey

Samantha Mealey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baltimore, MD


“I use evidence-based practices including EMDR, CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing, tailored to your specific needs to effectively help you get the relief and progress needed.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mallory Wood

Mallory Wood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Baltimore, MD


“I work primarily with people who've experienced trauma of all kinds, and I also specialize in gender-affirming care and LGBTQ issues.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Finkelstein

James Finkelstein

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Baltimore, MD


I'm a psychologist who doesn't believe in therapy that spins its wheels. I've worked with adults for over two decades — through addiction, grief, anxiety, trauma, and the complicated stuff that doesn't have a clean label. I'm direct, I don't dance around things, and I use humor when it helps move things forward. Most of my clients come in having already tried something else. My job is to figure out why that didn't stick and do something different. I work in Baltimore in person and virtually across Maryland and Psypact-authorized states.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alina Lightchaser

Alina Lightchaser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Frederick, MD


“You have the power to change your life. The power to create what you want is a process through realizing your purpose, healing the past, and allowing the transformation to take place.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
John Windsor

John Windsor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Chana Johnson

Chana Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Towson, MD


“I am a mom of five, a stillbirth survivor, and a perinatal mental health certified clinician who works with women in all stages of the perinatal period.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Briggs

Christine Briggs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Alexander Jasion

Alexander Jasion

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Timonium, MD


“I believe in holistic approach to counseling, valuing the uniqueness of the person sitting across from me.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Njideka Emenyi

Njideka Emenyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Westminster, MD


“I am passionate about fighting the stigma of mental health and assisting others as they access their potential for growth and change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jessica Jacobs

Jessica Jacobs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Prince Frederick, MD


“I believe in a trauma-informed atmosphere as that experience taught me that you can never be sure what one has experienced at any point in their life and the impact it has had on them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Sara Riker

Sara Riker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cockeysville, MD


“I provide a warm and supportive environment to help you explore ways to improve your daily life with a trauma-informed approach.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Julie Dixon

Julie Dixon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stevensville, MD


I have been in private practice for over 24 years. I work with my clients to resolve past issues and work towards their present and future goals. I use a variety of skills to provide the best treatment for each client, including cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, hypnosis and strength based. I provide individual, couples and family therapy.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

About our therapists located within 20 miles of Bethesda, MD who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Bethesda, MD
There are over 40 therapists in Bethesda, MD accepting new patients.
40+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 98%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 80%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 78%Cigna
  • 70%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 65%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • 63%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 5%Russian
  • 3%Bengali
  • 3%Hindi
  • 3%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 85%Woman
  • 15%Man
License types
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  • 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
  • 25%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 10%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 25%Child or adolescent therapy

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