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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 1,385 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.
“I have over 15 years experience working with youth and teens in the school system and division of family services.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am the the kind of clinician who will utilize real life references and examples of how the interventions work, I am transparent, non judgmental and will share with you the exact intent of my interventions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I have been a clinical researcher and supervisor over the last ten years in decreasing stigma and promoting long-term recovery for those impacted by trauma and alcohol or substance use.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I bring more than clinical training to this work—drawing on two decades in supporting individuals to self-actualize through education, design, and community building. My approach is integrative, warm, and forward-looking. It’s practical and rooted in evidence-based practices like Internal Family Systems, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), expanded by a adaptive and existential frameworks, and grounded in the belief that safety and transformation begin from within.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I'm deeply passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community—especially trans and nonbinary folks—as they navigate identity, heal from discrimination, and reclaim their sense of self.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I like to use Solution Focused Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help women find healing and coping tools to apply in real life situations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I bring a friendly, warm, and lighthearted approach, using humor and genuine connection to create a supportive and welcoming environment where you can feel truly seen and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach focused on helping clients uncover personal resources and strengths, and to develop ways of coping with life's challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help clients recognize and shift the thought patterns and behaviors that may be contributing to emotional distress or keeping them stuck.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
I have been a mental health clinician for over 20 years and have worked with many people to help them be their preferred self. I am licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work in a collaborative, friendly, and supportive manner with clients around treatment planning, using an eclectic variety of treatment modalities...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mental healthcare has been a lifelong passion of mine, and I am committed to helping others. My therapeutic style builds on my compassionate, empathetic, and attentive nature. In the past, I have worked well with clients with anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, narcissistic abuse, personality and/or mood disorders. I genuinely care about the people who entrust me within my therapy practice and consider being a therapist one of the greatest privileges of my life.
*Former clients are welcome to reach out if they want to resume therapy, even if I do not have scheduled openings on Headway.
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I have a particular interest in working with people who have experienced interpersonal trauma (when another person(s), often trusted, hurts you), other forms of trauma, issues unique to the Veteran population, athletes looking to improve their...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I offer a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed space. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, identity, relationships, and substance use.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 3 insurance carriers
“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
We grow at our own pace, but it is my experience that with counseling support, personal evolution can happen more quickly. As a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and Life Coach, my background is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness, behavioral changes, emotional regulation, and finding solutions.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style is collaborative and practical. We'll work together to notice the patterns running underneath the day-to-day stress, such as where they came from, what they're protecting, and where they're getting in your way.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy is a space for self-reflection while also holding oneself accountable, and being held accountable by an objective third party.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I have worked in the first responder field for over 12 years and understand the complexities and challenges that come with that work.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“She encourages clients to focus on their strengths and abilities for gradual and efficient personal changes towards desired treatment goals to live more content and meaningful lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about supporting and encouraging my brothers and sisters as they seek to navigate the difficulties of life and develop resilience that can lead to personal healing and spiritual growth.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style is relaxed, eclectic, and relationship-based. I work from a client-centered, strengths-based perspective...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is Person-Centered, focused on expanding self-awareness, increasing confidence, reprogram negative thought patterns, and integrate effective coping skills to cultivate greater fulfillment in your life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I'm Kara, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through anxiety, depression, life transitions, family conflict, and the kind of stress that builds up when you've been carrying too much...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I always strive to provide a warm welcoming supportive environment for you to feel comfortable, to be open, and to feel secure as well.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is grounded, collaborative, and practical. I blend evidence-based strategies with curiosity and warmth, helping clients feel understood while also building the capacity for meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I enjoy helping clients to remove barriers that are keeping them from being their most awesome or to live their dream.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to make therapy feel less intimidating and more like a conversation that helps you grow, heal, and thrive.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I bring compassion and curiosity to every encounter. You are the expert on yourself and you already have skills and tools that are enormously valuable.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and collaboration. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I believe that every person possesses an innate strength to overcome obstacles, and my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I strive to provide excellent, evidence-based care through collaboration and understanding each person's unique history and needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“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 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that much of psychotherapy involves befriending and learning from the shadow aspects of the Self and cultivating a dialogue between the conscious and unconscious...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I utilize a holistic treatment approach that integrates psychopharmacology, psychoeducation, and supportive therapeutic techniques...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I take a holistic, strengths based approach to treatment which is tailored to best meet the needs and goals of the individual.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide an integrative, compassionate approach combining traditional counseling and holistic practices to support adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My approach is person centered and holistic. It is rooted in treating the whole person; mind, body and spirit.”
Grief or loss, Depression, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
I'm a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults. I earned my Master's in Counseling from Liberty University. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed or put a lot of pressure on themselves to hold everything together. My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, and I see therapy as a partnership focused on creating meaningful, practical change.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists in Amherst, MA who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists serving Amherst, MA
1,370+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Grief or loss
- 99%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 86%Cigna
- 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 79%Point32 Healthcare
- 49%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 9%Spanish
- 2%Portuguese
- 1%French
- 1%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
- 94%Online only
- 6%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 80%Woman
- 19%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 46%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 33%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 12%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 20%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
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