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Grief counselors and therapists in Lanham, MD


Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Lanham, MD
Grieving the loss of a loved one is deeply personal, and Headway connects Lanham residents with compassionate providers experienced in grief counseling and bereavement support. Our network of 1,567 licensed providers offers evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you navigate anticipatory grief, loss of a parent, spouse, or friend. Sessions are available virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling and free consultations to get started.
I am Dr. Christie Simon-Waterman, a dually certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over a decade of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic care across the lifespan. My clinical background spans primary care, mental health, and community-based health, allowing me to care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
I earned my nursing education at Coppin State University and completed my doctoral training with a strong focus on health equity, leadership, and integrated care delivery.
In my practice, I specialize in:
- Anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, and mood disorders
- Integrated mental health treatment
- Substance use–related concerns and recovery support
- Care for underserved and marginalized populations
My approach is empathetic, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe healing happens best when clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we develop personalized treatment plans that may include therapy, medication management when appropriate, lifestyle interventions, and ongoing support tailored to your goals.
Above all, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive responsive space where clients can build resilience, restore balance, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
Hello, my name is Dr. Star Tangyie-Che Niba, and I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP-BC) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. For the past three years, I've been dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals and families.
I earned my doctoral degree from the University of South Alabama, where I cultivated a strong foundation in holistic and patient-centered care. My practice focuses on addressing a variety of mental health concerns, including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Mood disorders, All Bipolar types, Schizophrenia, Schizo-affective disorders, Trauma etc. I also specialize in supporting clients through life transitions and managing stress effectively.
Great to meet you!
As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe prioritizing mental health is integral to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’m honored to share that I have been helping people for nearly 25 years... and counting! I look forward to working with you and uncovering the solutions needed to help you live the life you desire and deserve!
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.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Lanham, MD who help people navigate grief and loss



- 100%Grief or loss
- 98%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 78%Relationship issues

- 98%Aetna
- 80%Cigna
- 76%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 66%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- 63%Ascension

- 98%English
- 5%French
- 2%Bengali
- 2%Cantonese
- 2%Hindi

- 95%In-person or online
- 5%In-person only

- 80%Woman
- 20%Man

- 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
- 32%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 27%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Clinical Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 27%Child or adolescent therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
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