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Grief counselors and therapists in Parkville, MD


Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Parkville, MD
Grief counseling in Parkville is accessible through Headway's network of compassionate providers specializing in bereavement support and trauma recovery. Whether you're coping with anticipatory grief, loss of a loved one, or unresolved grief, our therapists use proven approaches like CBT and meaning-making techniques to support your healing journey.
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.
My background as a midwife for 22 years has prepared me to support you in your psychiatric journey. Although I specialize in maternal mental health, I enjoy general psychiatry for all genders age 14 and up. My philosophy is to provide integrative holistic psychiatric care that includes lifestyle changes, nutrition and medication. I attended graduate school at Yale School of Nursing and Frontier Nursing University. I am also certified by Postpartum Support International and am a lactation consultant. I am working towards my integrative psychiatry certification through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute.
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Hello, and thank you for considering me as your therapist. My name is Tarianda Ruston, and I have more than 25 years of experience working in the helping profession. I am a licensed clinical social worker in both Maryland and the District of Columbia, with a diverse background that has allowed me to support individuals and families through many of life's challenges.
Throughout my career, I have worked in child welfare, foster care and adoption, inpatient mental health, custody cases, special education, and school mental health. These experiences have provided me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges people face across different stages of life. My passion is helping individuals discover their strengths, overcome obstacles, and build the tools needed for lifelong emotional wellness.
I believe therapy is a partnership built on trust, respect, and authenticity. My role is not to tell you what to do or make decisions for you. Instead, I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly. Through thoughtful questions, compassionate reflection, and evidence-based strategies, I will help you gain insight, clarify your values, and make choices that align with the life you want to create.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treating adolescents and young adults with a variety of presenting problems including OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and behavioral concerns. With a compassionate, collaborative approach, I work to empower clients by focusing on their unique strengths and personal resilience.
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.
For over eight years, I’ve had the privilege of working with children and adolescents who are navigating mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, and Autism. I understand that these experiences can shape how young people view themselves, trust others, manage difficult emotions, and perform in school. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel understood, safe, and empowered to grow.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Parkville, MD who help people navigate grief and loss



- 100%Grief or loss
- 94%Anxiety
- 91%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 77%ADD/ADHD

- 100%Aetna
- 80%Cigna
- 77%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- 71%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%Ascension

- 100%English
- 3%French
- 3%Hebrew
- 3%Igbo
- 3%Yiddish

- 94%In-person or online
- 6%In-person only

- 80%Woman
- 20%Man

- 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
- 29%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 29%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 6%Clinical Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 23%Family therapy
- 20%Child or adolescent therapy
- 14%Couples therapy
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