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Grief counselors and therapists in New Bedford, MA
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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in New Bedford, MA
Navigating grief and loss in New Bedford is deeply personal, and Headway connects you with 1,442 licensed providers experienced in grief counseling and bereavement support. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you process loss and find meaning. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within days.
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“My style is engaging and non judgmental. I believe you are the expert on you and I am here to help you navigate towards your defined goals in a positive and affirming way.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“What sets me apart is that I am very interactive, thought provoking and I will ask you the powerful questions to help you move forward!”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hello and welcome to therapy. You are one step closer on your journey to achieving your goals, passions, and intentions. You and I will develop a therapeutic relationship as you work through trauma, anxiety, depression, and other areas that you would like growth in. You will utilize the strengths that you already have, and keep expanding on those. It is my job to create a safe, open, and person-centered environment. I look forward to working with you on your healing journey! Keep going and growing.
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients can expect compassionate, individualized mental health care rooted in a holistic and culturally sensitive approach.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who may appear "fine" on the outside but are dealing with anxiety, burnout, mood instability, or relationship stress internally.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, empowered, and actively involved in your care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to achieve their personal goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My work is grounded in compassion, respect, and a genuine belief in each person's capacity for growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe healing begins in connection and finding a good counseling fit to engage in this process is crucial.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I utilize strength based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approaches to therapy. I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe in treating the whole person, recognizing that mental, emotional, and physical well-being are interconnected.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 5 insurance carriers
“I use a collaborative approach - you are the expert in you. Using a variety of evidenced based techniques, I will guide you to achieve your goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I work as a companion and guide, offering direct, respectful, and non-judgmental support to help clients navigate challenges such as grief, trauma, serious illness, life transitions, and personal growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change, and I strive to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly and feel truly understood.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I hold certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), allowing me to tailor evidence-based approaches to meet the unique needs of my clients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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
“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I work alongside clients to develop practical tools, insight, and sustainable change...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I focus on a holistic, creative, insightful, and solution-driven approach.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“With deep experience in complex family systems, trauma, and relational challenges, therapy is approached as a true collaborative partnership.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you cultivate clarity, balance, and self-compassion, so you can feel more grounded, resilient, and aligned with the life you want to live.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello! *PLEASE NOTE I AM ONLY OFFERING DAYTIME SESSIONS AT THIS TIME
My name is Melanie and I am a licensed clinical social worker in practice for over 18 years. I specialize in using individualized and research based treatment approaches for people who struggle or are impacted by a variety of life's issues. I am specifically interested in holistic based approaches to therapy that include the mind body connection as well as spiritually driven exploration in treatment.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I offer a compassionate, holistic, and empowering approach to therapy; one that is mindful of the person's physical, emotional, and social context.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work to establish a warm and caring relationship with you and work from a place of empathy, and acceptance in my practice.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have over ten years of experience in the field and have had the honor of working with people during some of the most vulnerable times in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Therapy with me feels like a conversation with someone who genuinely gets you — someone who listens closely, reflects thoughtfully, and helps you move toward clarity, confidence, and emotional steadiness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to foster a working relationship where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Change can be a wonderful thing, but it can also be confusing, challenging, and fraught with complex emotions. Are you ready to move forward; away from the complications of the past toward a bright new future? Let me help. I am confident I have the skills and knowledge to help you navigate whatever challenges you are facing.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is person-centered and rooted in empowerment—I believe you're the expert in your own life, and I'm here to support meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I pride myself in my ability to put judgment aside and allow the person to come to me to have an open and honest conversation.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a space that feels supportive, respectful, and nonjudgmental, where clients can explore their experiences at a pace that feels right for them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Barkley graduated from Saint Louis University with a doctorate in medical family therapy. She has been practicing for 15+ years. She uses modalities that deconstruct patterns preventing you from reaching your full potential. Her counseling sessions will help you reconnect with yourself and the present moment and make yourself and your relationships priorities again.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Are you tired of carrying the weight of everything on your own? Ready to stop feeling stuck and start creating meaningful change? I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, family challenges, OCD, health-related stress, sexual identity exploration, seasonal affective disorder, work stress, and major life transitions. You deserve a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. Together, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck, explore new perspectives, and develop practical strategies that help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Throughout my career, I've used primarily CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution focused modalities in my practice along with aspects of family structural therapy and mindfulness based therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a place where you can finally exhale—where you feel heard, understood, and accepted as you are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe in the power of connection and self-understanding to create meaningful change in people's lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I began working with chronically mentally ill seniors who were being transferred from State Hospital settings to more humane halfway housing...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I founded Broderick Healthcare on a simple belief: people heal best when they feel truly seen, supported, and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy is not just about healing what hurts, but about expanding your capacity for connection, clarity, and a more meaningful life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where we can work together to explore your feelings and develop strategies for positive change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our therapists in New Bedford, MA who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists serving New Bedford, MA
1,445+
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
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 82%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 49%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
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
- 79%Woman
- 20%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
- 32%Family therapy
- 21%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
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