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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Wellesley, MA

Grieving a loved one—whether a parent, partner, sibling, or friend—is deeply personal. Headway's Wellesley-based providers specialize in grief therapy and anticipatory grief, using approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance-based techniques. Find compassionate support with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage options available.

Timothy Hewitt

Timothy Hewitt

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I genuinely believe that every person who walks into my (virtual) office is worth showing up for — exactly as they are, with whatever they're carrying.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yaminette Diaz-Linhart

Yaminette Diaz-Linhart

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Work demands don't pause when life gets hard. If you are navigating a transition, workplace stress, or the lasting weight of grief or trauma while still showing up for work and family, you already know how exhausting this is.

I am interested in helping you navigate these life transitions. I run a small, focused practice with evening and weekend availability, designed for working professionals and academic students. My background spans community health, trauma-informed care, and research.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Lara Novinski

Lara Novinski

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I take a practical, compassionate approach to therapy, meeting clients where they are and helping them build insight, coping skills, and meaningful change at their own pace.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sandra Lerzundy-Price

Sandra Lerzundy-Price

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am Sandra Lerzundy‐Price, LMFT, a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Director dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful, lasting change. My work is grounded in systemic thinking and a holistic view of wellbeing — honoring the integration of body, soul, mind, and spirit.

With over a decade of experience across private practice, outpatient, inpatient, and high‐acuity behavioral health settings, I offer a steady, restorative, and collaborative therapeutic space. I believe therapy helps us understand the “dance” we’ve been doing — the patterns, roles, and reactions that shape our relationships — and supports us in creating new ways of relating that foster connection, clarity, healing and growth.

As a couples therapist, I help partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, deepen emotional intimacy, and interrupt conflict cycles. I draw from the Gottman Method, Prepare/Enrich, attachment‐based work, and systemic relational models to help couples build healthier patterns and a stronger foundation.

I also treat anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, chronic conditions, family issues, grief and bereavement, infertility, PTSD, trauma, stress management, relationship concerns, and life‐cycle transitions. My approach integrates systemic, person centered models, CBT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), EMDR‐informed principles, Structural Family Therapy, DBT‐informed strategies, and somatic awareness practices to support the whole person.

At Restorative Therapy Services, I provide in‐person and telehealth appointments for teens, adults, couples, and families. I am committed to helping clients feel understood, supported, and empowered as they move toward healing, resilience, and deeper connection.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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
Caitlin Sylva

Caitlin Sylva

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My style is warm, calm, and practical. I focus on building insight, coping skills, and sustainable strategies that support both emotional well-being and day-to-day functioning.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Priscilla Bourgoine

Priscilla Bourgoine

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 40 years of experience in mental health counseling for adults—individuals and couples. I utilize a solution-focused, strength-based, trauma-informed approach.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, PTSD
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Traci Doherty

Traci Doherty

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am not the kind of provider who rushes through visits. I take the time to build real relationships, understand your full picture, and create a care plan that actually fits your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tarn Martin

Tarn Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Northampton, MA, with eight years of experience and a deep commitment to meeting people where they are. I work with clients across the lifespan. From children to elders, and I'm proudly affirming of LGBTQ+ identities and experienced in working with Black and African American communities. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, ADHD, grief, or questions of racial identity, I bring both professional grounding and genuine warmth to the work. I'm an eclectic therapist, which means I draw on a wide range of tools to fit you, not the other way around.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Peter Leopold

Peter Leopold

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


It takes two to speak the truth: one to speak, and another to hear - Thoreau

I strive to help clients by being curious, kind, reliable, and insightful. This is how I believe therapy helps people to grow, and to ultimately feel better about themselves and their lives.

I primarily work through a psychodynamic lens, focusing on a client's emotional life, exploring connections between a client's past and present, and addressing internal conflicts. I also use ideas found in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy such as exploring thought patterns and negative core beliefs.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katherine Griffiths

Katherine Griffiths

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have worked as a therapist for over 27 years in East Boston, Chelsea and Cambridge. I specialized in trauma informed care...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kellie Blair

Kellie Blair

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


As a licensed substance use and addiction counselor, I believe that recovery is not a one-size-fits-all journey—it’s a deeply personal process that deserves compassion, respect, and hope. Every individual’s story is unique, and so are the reasons behind their struggles with substance use. My approach is rooted in the belief that healing happens when people feel truly seen, heard, and supported without judgment. I view my role not as someone who tells clients what recovery “should” look like, but as a guide who helps them discover what recovery means for them.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Men's issues, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca DeNardo

Rebecca DeNardo

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I have worked in the mental health field for over 10 years, and have experience working with adults, children and families. I earned my Master's degree in 2023 in Clinical Psychology from Bridgewater State University. I have experience with many mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and personality disorders. I love connecting with women and mothers and helping them to find their joy and peace.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kendra Smith

Kendra Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to meet you where you are with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shachi Shrestha

Shachi Shrestha

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I deeply believe in empowering clients and helping them utilize their unique strengths to achieve balance.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Council

Courtney Council

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


If you're driven, dedicated, and ready for change but feel stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, negative self-talk, or self-doubt, you're not alone. Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, build confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health and a second Master's in the Art of Teaching. I specialize in women's issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and personal growth. My approach is person-centered and strength-based, providing a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, develop practical coping skills, and move toward the life you want to create.

My clinical experience includes working with adults, adolescents, and children in inpatient, school-based, and community mental health settings. In addition to my clinical work, I am the author of a children's book on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), reflecting my passion for making emotional wellness and coping skills accessible at every stage of life. These experiences have equipped me to support clients navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the effects of difficult life experiences.

My goal is to help you quiet your inner critic, embrace your strengths, and become the most authentic version of yourself.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Wisline Edouard

Wisline Edouard

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is deeply collaborative and person-centered, utilizing evidence-based techniques like CBT and trauma-informed care to meet your unique needs.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lucia Belmore

Lucia Belmore

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My role is not to impose my personal beliefs, but to provide a supportive environment where clients can thoughtfully explore difficult decisions, strengthen insight, and pursue their own path with clarity and integrity.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evan Piering

Evan Piering

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe lasting change begins with connection. My experience as both a clinician and someone who once had to navigate the challenges of growing...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cally Allen

Cally Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Therapy with me is collaborative and warm, while also extending curiosity and compassion to explore parts of you shaped by past patterns and experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Thomas Vassar

Thomas Vassar

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“My goal is to help elevate your insight into what is going, to help provide some clarity on steps to take for the healthiest you to shine through.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alisha Canoa

Alisha Canoa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Springfield, MA


“Clients can expect my warm and empathetic nature. I am attentive, a good listener and creative at personalizing care based your needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yasmeen Abu-Alsaoud

Yasmeen Abu-Alsaoud

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe counseling is a space to gain insight, build resilience, and receive the support needed to create meaningful and positive change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kevin McManus

Kevin McManus

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I’m an empathetic and compassionate therapist who has been practicing since 2021. I support clients experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and anger-management concerns. I want each client to feel heard, respected, and supported as they work toward their goals.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Teila Dupuis

Teila Dupuis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I work with clients who are ready to try something different — or who've tried talk therapy before and felt like something was still stuck.

I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, eating concerns, and emotional regulation. I'm trained in EMDR, which is particularly effective for trauma and PTSD — it helps process difficult memories in a way that doesn't require you to re-live every detail out loud. For clients who connect better through creativity than conversation, I also offer art therapy as part of our work together.

I work with adolescents and adults across Western Massachusetts via telehealth, with some of the most flexible scheduling in the area — mornings, evenings, and weekends available.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Juan Valenzuela

Juan Valenzuela

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“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 3 insurance carriers
Jean Tatis

Jean Tatis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe every individual has the capacity for growth and healing when provided with a safe supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jody Boss

Jody Boss

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I don't bring a rehearsed script to our sessions. I bring genuine curiosity about your story, a deep respect for what it takes to ask for help, and practical tools that actually fit your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katharine Slayton

Katharine Slayton

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Katharine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of experience in outpatient, school, and hospital settings. She specializes in helping emerging adults (18-29) and adults (30-65) navigate stress, anxiety, and major life transitions through compassionate, skills-focused therapy that builds resilience, clarity, and confidence—inside and outside of session.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 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
Rafia Rehman

Rafia Rehman

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


If you want a steady, supportive place to talk through what brings you to therapy, I offer telehealth care in Massachusetts and New York. I’m a licensed mental health counselor, and I welcome clients who are ready to make space for their mental health.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Dan Sontag

Dan Sontag

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I do my best to relate to what you are sharing. I tend to think about what I would want if I were in your position and then figure out together what would be helpful.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rubin Yarmush

Rubin Yarmush

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


As a licensed mental health counselor, I believe that mental well-being is foundational to living a fulfilling and connected life. Taking the step to begin therapy can be challenging, and I commend you for making that choice. Over the course of my career in college and community mental health, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals navigate substance use, addiction, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, and challenges with motivation. My goal is to create a compassionate, judgment-free environment where growth and healing can take root.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erin Bambery

Erin Bambery

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I have several years experience in family therapy and have been trained as an advance practice grief counselor specializing in pet loss.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tiffany Sermini-Greene

Tiffany Sermini-Greene

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach is to support you in finding safety, comfort and joy in your relationships by supporting you to envision outcomes and make practical, small steps with support, coaching and helping you troubleshoot difficult outcomes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caitlyn Cotreau

Caitlyn Cotreau

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe that healing happens through a compassionate, collaborative relationship where you feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our therapists located within 20 miles of Wellesley, MA who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Wellesley, MA
There are over 35 therapists in Wellesley, MA accepting new patients.
35+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 94%Depression
  • 86%Stress management
  • 80%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 94%Aetna
  • 74%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • 66%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%Cigna
  • 51%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 6%Igbo
  • 6%Portuguese
  • 6%Spanish
  • 3%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 69%Woman
  • 29%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 34%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 29%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 26%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 97%Individual therapy
  • 14%Family therapy
  • 11%Couples therapy
  • 6%Child or adolescent therapy

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