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Grief counselors and therapists in Arlington, MA


Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Arlington, MA
Whether you're coping with the loss of a loved one or anticipatory grief, Headway's Arlington-based providers offer compassionate support through grief counseling and therapy. With flexible virtual and in-person sessions, you can access the help you need while honoring your own timeline for healing.
I've been doing this work for 25 years — which means I've sat with a lot of people in a lot of different kinds of pain, and I've watched most of them find their way through it. I work with adolescents, adults, and families dealing with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ identity, cultural identity, and the messy overlaps between all of those things. I'm warm, direct, and probably a little funnier than you'd expect from a therapist. That's intentional. Some of the hardest healing I've witnessed happened in moments that also had some lightness in them. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming, work with couples and families in addition to individuals, and I accept Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Cigna through Headway — plus several additional insurers on Psychology Today.
Melyse Behavioral & Wellness is a small group practice that empowers, supports and helps clients thrive through their journey. We are a small practice designed to meet the support We have a long history working with kids in the foster care system. I work with clients from various walks of life ages 12 years and older a variety of different emotional difficulties find a way to improve the quality of your relationships with family and friends. You’re taking the first step, and I congratulate you for that because it’s not an easy thing to do.
I believe that therapy can have a great impact on one's life. If one is motivated, one can resolve problems, feel better, and address past hardships. I have over thirty years of experience helping clients achieve their goals in a supportive and safe environment. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I received my undergraduate degree from Stanford University and my Masters of Social Work from Columbia University. I have resided in both the United States and Latin America. I look forward to working with each and every client, in order that they may reach their happiest self possible.
Matt Cerne, LMHC, M.Ed., MBA, has 25+ years of experience providing therapy to adults. He specializes in anxiety/depression, men's issues and addiction. His strengths-based, person-centered approach fosters a safe and supportive space for healing. Matt also brings insight from his background as a financial analyst in both public and private sectors.
My journey started with volunteering in the Guidance Counselor's office at my high school. In this setting, my emotional intelligence and level of empathy began to grow. I decided to study Psychology to understand how the mind works, then studied Social Work to understand how that mind works when affected by events in the environment. I have worked extensively with children/ students, the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with HIV/ AIDS, the elderly, Veterans, Immigrants, couples and families. I accept clients no matter their race, gender, ethnicity or background. I utilize a strength- based approach for my clients as I believe we all have the ability to take control of our own lives.
I earned my Bachelor of Nursing from University of Connecticut (Go Huskies!) before moving to Boston to start my career in bedside nursing in 2019. After serving as an RN and Director of Nursing at a residential treatment center, I earned my PMHNP at Regis College to specialize in mental health. Since then, I’ve gained diverse experience providing cutting-edge ketamine therapy in outpatient clinics and managing complex cases in inpatient psychiatry. Now, I’m bringing that clinical expertise—along with post-graduate training in CBT—to my full-time private practice, where I provide comprehensive, compassionate care for patients navigating anxiety, depression, OCD and ADHD in the South Boston area.
Hi there! I am Sansan, a 9-year practitioner with ongoing honing clinical skills, big fan of chocolate ice-cream. I view the client-therapist relationship as a collaborative alliance. You are the shining center, and I shall cast you toward the spotlight. One of the bravest things you can do is check out a therapeutic journey with me!
I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, college students and parents. I completed my predoctoral training at The Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School.
Specialties: anxiety disorders including OCD, panic, phobias, separation anxiety, social anxiety, mood disorders, and parenting anxiety.
Special expertise: transition from college to work world; confidence building in adolescents and young adults; handling emotions, relationships, change, stress in college students.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, lost, or like you're carrying the weight of your struggles completely alone — you're not. And you don't have to be.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner serving Massachusetts via telehealth, I specialize in anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. But more than treating symptoms, I'm focused on understanding you — the whole person behind them. My approach is holistic and collaborative, which means we work together to figure out what wellness actually looks like for your life, not just on paper.
Dawn Jancaitis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in MA, a LPC in VA, a LCMHC in NC, as well as a Licensed Practical Nurse in MA and VA. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Bay Path University and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with concentrations in trauma and addictions from Cambridge College. Dawn is a strong, well rounded, ethical military spouse for over 24 years. She offers virtual sessions for ages 16-65 who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, addiction, mood disorders, victims and history of incarceration. She works with military members and their families, as well as first responders. Dawn is EMDR and Flash Technique trained. She also has a history working with eating disorders.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Arlington, MA who help people navigate grief and loss



- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Grief or loss
- 95%Depression
- 86%Stress management
- 86%Trauma

- 98%Aetna
- 79%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 71%Cigna
- 67%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 52%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

- 98%English
- 7%Igbo
- 5%Portuguese
- 5%Spanish
- 2%Haitian Creole

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

- 67%Woman
- 31%Man
- 2%Non-binary

- 31%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 29%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 29%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 5%Clinical Psychologist

- 98%Individual therapy
- 17%Family therapy
- 10%Child or adolescent therapy
- 5%Couples therapy
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