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Grief counselors and therapists in Massachusetts

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Massachusetts

Coping with the death of a loved one requires specialized support. Our Massachusetts network of 1,439 providers offers grief counseling and loss recovery services using proven modalities including prolonged grief disorder therapy and meaning-making approaches. Many sessions are covered by insurance with copays as low as $0.

Susan Kates

Susan Kates

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have over 20 years of experience working with Older adults coping with loss, medical illness and depression/anxiety.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Racquel Brown-Mortimer

Racquel Brown-Mortimer

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping you reconnect with yourself—so you can move through life feeling more balanced, empowered, and aligned with who you truly are.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theofanis Babasidis

Theofanis Babasidis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I aim to create a warm, curious space for exploring the unconscious, relationships, and life transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Mattler

Jennifer Mattler

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe it is a privilege to help you learn the skills you need to thrive, and empower you to find freedom from your symptoms.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kenny Adelman

Kenny Adelman

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My practice is fundamentally client-focused, empowering, and affirming. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you unlock the tools you need to thrive.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniella Thomas

Daniella Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe in meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively to build resilience, improve coping skills, and create positive, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jill Reilly

Jill Reilly

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“You bring the story, the challenges, the insight. I'll bring the tools, curiosity, and a safe space.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Ehsan Shabahang

Dr. Ehsan Shabahang

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal is to empower you to overcome stress, anxiety, and relational obstacles, fostering resilience and self-awareness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Felix Treitler

Felix Treitler

Therapist

Virtual • Brookline, MA


I do Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Therapy. I currently facilitate a Bereavement Group which meets at my Brookline office every Saturday from 2-4pm. I also run groups for substance abuse, depression and anxiety. In addition, I have a lot of experience counseling children of all ages. I am a firm believer in strength-based psychotherapy.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathleen Treloar

Kathleen Treloar

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I'm especially attuned to the experience of caregivers — people who are so focused on supporting someone else that their own wellbeing quietly erodes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Red

Sarah Red

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I not only treat the mind - but also nurture the spirit - in a safe setting where you feel heard and receive compassionate, attentive care.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anna Byrd

Anna Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Is your experience with pregnancy, postpartum, or parenthood not going as you thought it might? Or are you finding the transition to motherhood stressful and life changing? Though it can be joyful, it can also be a vulnerable time filled with overwhelming stress, worry, sadness, or even grief. If this sounds at all like you, please know I am here to help.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kelly Maldonado

Dr. Kelly Maldonado

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My style is rooted in a Holistic care approach that is evidenced based, person centered and strengths based.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Claude Borenzweig

Claude Borenzweig

Therapist

Virtual • Alford, MA


“Working primarily in short-term cognitive behavioral models, trouble areas are defined and broken down.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Long

Jennifer Long

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My style is open, relational and collaborative. I provide sessions virtually to make therapy more accessible and comfortable...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veenu Thakur

Veenu Thakur

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“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
Erin Ripper

Erin Ripper

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My passion as a mental health counselor is helping clients discover their dignity and worth through therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Nutt

Andrea Nutt

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I specialize in depth therapy, an insight-oriented approach that goes beyond symptom management to help you understand and heal the deeper patterns shaping your experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Wagner

Jessica Wagner

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Hi, I’m Jessica, psychotherapist and founder of A Wholehearted Way Counseling. I work with individuals and couples who are moving through periods of anxiety or depression that often show up during life transitions, including perinatal and postpartum experiences, grief and loss, identity shifts, and relationship challenges whether in monogamous or non-monogamous partnerships.

I know that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and I aim to offer a warm, grounded space where you don’t have to navigate these experiences alone and can begin to feel more supported, understood, and connected to yourself.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sansan MA

Sansan MA

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


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!

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aarti Mathur

Aarti Mathur

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Come and start your journey towards a better life. I will help you develop resilience and strengthen your inner core. I will work with you to develop problem solving skills, and learn effective communication skills. I am an empathetic listener with over 10 years of experience in this field.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Charmian Talbot

Charmian Talbot

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have over 15 years dedicated to working with individuals with substance use and mental health challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathleen Hoyt

Kathleen Hoyt

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Most importantly, I hope that my clients begin to have a more positive sense of self: that they learn to be kind to self.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephen Dille

Stephen Dille

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


Hi, I'm Stephen, a therapist who believes that feeling stuck or lost is a deeply human experience — and that you don't have to navigate it alone. I bring compassion, curiosity, and creativity to every session, meeting you exactly where you are.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Melendez

Jessica Melendez

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I listen and I (truly) don't judge! I practice from a person-centered holistic worldview and value the courage it takes to open up to another human being.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Demitria Lazrin-Perrin

Demitria Lazrin-Perrin

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I offer a collaborative approach that is person-centered, strength-based, and empowering you to become one step closer towards your goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shannon Goyette

Shannon Goyette

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is warm and collaborative, creating space for you to slow down, process your experiences, and make meaningful, sustainable change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Josephine Borrero

Josephine Borrero

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“From the first session, clients can expect a fully committed therapist who's compromise will be to help guide them through the process of therapy to achieve the best version of themselves.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dianna Smith

Dianna Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


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.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sandra Kather Dye

Sandra Kather Dye

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I look forward to meeting you. I have been an Independent Clinical Social Worker for eight years, providing counseling grounded in respect, compassion, empathy, and strong emotional support. I know how much courage it takes to begin making changes because I have experienced it myself. My own changes have included a career shift, moving halfway across the world, building a home, and starting a family. Whether you seek major change or small adjustments, I am here to support and empower you.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Adrienne De Vaughn

Adrienne De Vaughn

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am an HBCU educated single mother of twins who is passionate about the work I do. I approach our sessions as your time to work through what you are ready to tackle in your life. I will follow your lead, while gently challenging you when necessary in order to help you reach the goals you have set for yourself. If you would like a faith-based approach, I can offer that as well.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tomasina Beckford

Tomasina Beckford

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“She prides herself on providing a warm and compassionate setting where clients can feel comfortable.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Monica Muiruri

Dr. Monica Muiruri

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarah Fenton

Sarah Fenton

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I draw from CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building practical skills for real-life change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Timothy Clynch

Timothy Clynch

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered in their care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Linda Simmons

Linda Simmons

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I offer an environment of ease and attentive listening as a place to begin. Our work together will help you feel more grounded and less overwhelmed, so painful emotions can be met with understanding and long held patterns considered from new perspectives. Over time, you can expect to move through life with more self compassion and steadiness.

With more than 15 years of experience in office, hospital and hospice settings as a hospice chaplain, I have helped adults navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and crises of purpose and meaning.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trinh Dang

Trinh Dang

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space where a client can think out loud, vent, share feelings and experiences...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jafar Bakhshaie

Jafar Bakhshaie

Psychologist

Virtual • Massachusetts


If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, stuck, or worn down by stress, trauma, relationships, or health concerns, therapy can help you find a clearer path forward. I’m a licensed psychologist who works with adults, with clinical and academic experience at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. My style is warm, practical, and evidence-based, while always tailored to you as a person.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lael St Tripp

Lael St Tripp

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I've spent 12 years working almost entirely with teens and young adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and ADHD...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Obioma Linda Okeke

Dr. Obioma Linda Okeke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I utilize evidence-based practice to inform my treatment decisions ensuring the provision of the best mental care services...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our therapists in Massachusetts who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Massachusetts
There are over 1,438 therapists in Massachusetts accepting new patients.
1,438+
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
  • 86%Cigna
  • 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 79%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • 47%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 2%Portuguese
  • 1%Haitian Creole
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 93%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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  • 47%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 11%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 4%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 20%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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