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Grief counselors and therapists in Amherst, MA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Amherst, MA

Whether you're grieving a parent, partner, sibling, or friend, Headway offers accessible grief therapy in Amherst with 1,511 licensed providers trained in evidence-based recovery approaches. Our therapists help you work through anticipatory grief, unresolved loss, and complicated bereavement using personalized talk therapy. Most sessions are covered by insurance, allowing you to focus on healing rather than costs.

Leah Manzella

Leah Manzella

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


As a social worker, I want my clients to know that I approach our work together with empathy, respect, and without judgment. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, valued, and supported. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to work collaboratively with you to build on your strengths and help you reach your goals. I have a particular focus in working with Neurodiverse people and college age. I am here to listen, support, and advocate alongside you as we navigate challenges together.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management
Energetic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Angela Fomin

Angela Fomin

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining various modalities such as psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based techniques, and...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Matthew Yellis

Matthew Yellis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My work is rooted in the Jesuit value of cura personalis, which means caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yvonne Gonzales

Yvonne Gonzales

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“In therapy, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you are seen as the expert in your own life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yolanda Hargrove

Yolanda Hargrove

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that healing begins when people give themselves permission to put themselves first without guilt or shame.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Susan Conyac

Susan Conyac

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I offer a warm and calm setting where you can slow down and be yourself. My style is easy-going, conversational, and exploratory.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sonia Zelada

Sonia Zelada

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I provide culturally responsive, client centered care in a supportive and non-judgmental environment my goal is to help clients feel understood empowered and equipped with tools for lasting growth.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kate Kreider

Kate Kreider

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I work as a pediatric palliative care social worker and help patients and families focus on what is most important to them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alexandra Gilbert

Alexandra Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe therapy is collaborative and that a relaxed, honest, and at times humorous communication style helps create an authentic environment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kubra Aydin

Kubra Aydin

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I strive to see my clients beyond their diagnoses and to raise awareness of the societal and cultural challenges that may prevent them from fulfilling their true potential.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krista Lawrence

Krista Lawrence

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a natural conversation, like journaling out loud, but the journal talks!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amy Penny

Amy Penny

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Amy Penny is a passionate and dedicated therapist who believes that every person holds limitless potential and inner strength waiting to be discovered. Drawing from her own experiences of overcoming adversity and her clinical expertise, Amy creates a safe and supportive space where individuals feel empowered to connect with their inner resources and move toward growth and healing.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Adrianna Coelho

Adrianna Coelho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe working as a team with my patients is important as we each bring a fresh perspective to the conversation.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cheryl Kronhaus

Cheryl Kronhaus

Therapist

Virtual • Middleton, MA


I am caring person who uses a open and compassionate approach in helping you to better understand your own needs. I use a skill building style that will build your relationships with others and provide you with interpersonal effectiveness to use in all of your important connections.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristen Skobe-Ribeiro

Kristen Skobe-Ribeiro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Danvers, MA


“I believe in helping clients understand their treatment options and medications so they can feel informed, empowered, and actively involved in their mental health care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Madelyn Brunvand

Madelyn Brunvand

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have specific experience working with pregnant and postpartum clients and love helping people grow through communication, boundary-setting, and life transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kaily Ritz

Kaily Ritz

Therapist

Virtual • Pittsfield, MA


“I believe that every human needs a space where we can be seen, heard, and supported in a compassionate way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mara Penatzer

Mara Penatzer

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I particularly enjoy working with clients who identify as highly sensitive or who experience emotional intensity.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Siddi Kallon

Siddi Kallon

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I always start the session with introductions and providing a safe place for you to share your story and your desired goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Kristen Kent

Dr. Kristen Kent

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Welcome! I provide individual therapy for college/ graduate students, professionals, and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, crises of meaning, and the deeper questions that arise in times of uncertainty. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected- from themselves, others, or a clear sense of purpose. Our work together explores not just symptom relief, but what it means to live more fully and authentically. Together, we reconnect with your values, develop practical skills for navigating life's challenges, and explore the deeper patterns and past experiences that may be shaping your present.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Identity issues, OCD, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anu Parmar

Anu Parmar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe everyone deserves to feel heard and supported, and I am committed to creating a safe, welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marvel Larose

Marvel Larose

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I value building a genuine, trusting relationship with each person I work with, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported as we move toward meaningful, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anne Hoffman

Anne Hoffman

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I can offer my expertise and bring you the tools to feel empowered. Our sessions will always go at your pace.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alisha Griswold

Alisha Griswold

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I strive to crate a welcoming, supportive, and judgement-free environment where you can feel comfortable sharing at your own pace.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Patricia Sorofman

Patricia Sorofman

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hi would you want to join me in your success story?I have been licensed in MA for over twenty years. I have helped families, couples and individuals navigate rough times with great success. I would love to help you!

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Nastasia

Emily Nastasia

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to therapy is warm and collaborative, creating a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Inbal Gurari

Inbal Gurari

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to help you develop greater clarity, self-trust, and confidence in your own perceptions, needs, and decisions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sophie Cross

Sophie Cross

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I like to see therapy as a place and space that belongs to you. Your place to find connection to yourself; to pause in our busy world...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Eliyohu Abramowitz

Eliyohu Abramowitz

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach focuses on a treatment plan that works within the framework of each client; in other words, meeting clients where they are at.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Victoria Wilson

Victoria Wilson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in combining evidence-based treatment with a holistic understanding of mental and emotional wellness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Charlie Berman

Charlie Berman

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in an approach built on respect and trust and feel that a strong therapeutic rapport is crucial for a fulfilling and effective process.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Esmeralda Hernandez

Esmeralda Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe therapy starts with meeting you where you're at—not where you think you're supposed to be.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth St Jacques

Elizabeth St Jacques

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I believe healing begins by recognizing the strengths you already have. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I take a person-centered, strength-based approach, helping clients heal from trauma, including generational trauma, navigate life's transitions, and build practical skills for lasting change. Along with working with individuals, I enjoy supporting couples and families, recognizing that lasting change often happens when the entire family system is strengthened. With three years of clinical experience and significant life experience, I strive to create a safe space where clients can quiet shame, build self-compassion, strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence and hope.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kathleen Seward

Kathleen Seward

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach would be called client centered. I have developed over the years the ability to understand complex situations and to find the right path for the client...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Douglas Foresta

Douglas Foresta

Therapist

Virtual • Westfield, MA


“I believe that you are not the problem, the problem is the problem, and therapy can help you separate yourself from the patterns that have been defining your life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yakira Nunez

Yakira Nunez

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to begin with a blank canvas—a chance to heal, grow, and create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katrina Baniukiewicz

Katrina Baniukiewicz

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am passionate about creating a space within my sessions where my clients can feel understood, supported and safe to share their thoughts, feeling and perspectives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mercy Mbuthia

Mercy Mbuthia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


I’m a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who earned my doctorate from Elms College. I have over 10 years of experience in mental health care and nearly 19 years in the nursing field. Throughout my career, I have worked in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. I have experience supporting an treating a wide range of individuals, from young adults to older adults and geriatric patients.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Scott Chastain

Scott Chastain

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I utilize a multi-modal approach incorporating effective techniques from CBT, DBT, narrative processing, and neurology.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Deleon

Natalie Deleon

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am passionate in my work and I bring that positive energy into every session. I usually start my sessions with positive affirmations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our therapists in Amherst, MA who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Amherst, MA
There are over 1,520 therapists in Amherst, MA accepting new patients.
1,520+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 85%Cigna
  • 84%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 48%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 2%Portuguese
  • 1%Haitian Creole
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 94%Online only
  • 6%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 12%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 4%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 20%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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