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Grief counselors and therapists in Grand Rapids, MI
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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Grand Rapids, MI
Navigating grief and loss in Grand Rapids is deeply personal, and Headway connects you with 1,062 licensed therapists trained in evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Our providers offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions to support you through bereavement, anticipatory grief, and meaning-making at your own pace.
“I have a gentle encouraging style with an ability to clarify complicated issues and build a solid relationship.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to be greeted with curiosity, compassion, and understanding in their first session, along with a sense of humor.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I have worked with people struggling with homelessness, trauma, substance use, refugees and unexpected physical health diagnosis which can impact one's mental health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My approach combines the patience and empathy of client centered therapy when you need a sounding board with the results oriented approach of cognitive-behavioral or solution-focused therapy when you are seeking a change in your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I like to take a person-centered approach to therapy. In session, it will look a lot like you being the driver in the car and I'm in the passenger seat offering suggestions and direction along the way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, conversational, and practical. I especially enjoy helping clients improve communication, set healthier boundaries, become more assertive, and develop skills they can use in their everyday lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I provide strength-based and collaborative therapy to guide you through your thoughts and emotions towards healing and personal/relational empowerment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I will provide you an empathetic ear, unconditional positive regard and evidence-based interventions...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, creating a space where you can explore openly and feel truly heard.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goals is to help clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with tools to move forward with confidence.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring a grounded, culturally responsive lens to therapy that honors lived experience, emotional nuance, and identity.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I collaborate closely with psychiatrists, school administrators, law enforcement, legal professionals, and families to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, practical, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I'm a good listener, but I also believe therapy should help you move forward.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I view therapy as a transformative space where you are the author of your own narrative, and our work centers on helping you respond to life with intention rather than reaction.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I value creating a partnership with clients to create a secure and courageous space for clients to share and explore their life experiences in a judgement free setting.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Your body has been working overtime to keep you safe, and it hasn't gotten the message that it can stop.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, supportive and goal-oriented, using practices such as CBT and mindfulness to help clients better understand themselves, break unhelpful patterns and build healthier ways of coping.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
I love working with adults and seniors to help them find or reimagine their passion in life. I will work to help you remove blocks that are keeping you from being your most awesome self and help you develop the skills needed to live a life you have always dreamed.
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I have a passion for walking through the darkness of grief as a compassionate carrier of hope for those navigating life after loss.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I'm an attentive, empathetic, and fully present therapist who believes a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for real change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Through my research I have found that clients with difficulties like ADD/ADHD, depression, and anxiety respond best to treatment in the outdoors.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe healing is possible. Together, we'll build on your strengths, develop practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I generally aim to help find ways to reach your individual goals and focus on thought and behavior changes you will notice in your day to day life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
As a therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and
individuals, I use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“By combining a deeply compassionate, down-to-earth approach with direct, evidence-based tools, we build the unshakeable foundation you need to reclaim your power, trust your inner wisdom, and direct your own unique path toward wellness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello. I would describe myself as being kind, caring and full of positive energy. I have 8years of experience working with substance abuse. I have 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I graduated with both my Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work from Wayne State University. I have experience working in schools with middle school and high school. My preference is to work with co-occurring disorders (mental health diagnosis and substance abuse diagnosis).
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Many people reach out for counseling when life feels heavier than usual—when relationships are strained, emotions feel harder to manage, or when they feel overwhelmed with grief. for more than a decade, I have been helping families and individuals of all ages to cope, process and navigate around these issues. My goal is to offer a space where you do not have to hold all of that alone.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help you feel better and find balance in your life, knowing that we all face challenges.”
Grief or loss, Bipolar disorder, End of life care, Trauma
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Drawing on my professional experience, we uncover the root causes of excessive substance use and embark on the recovery process.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can be honest without worrying about being judged or having to say the "right" thing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“You are the expert of your path and have the ability to change the narrative of your life, if you choose!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Welcome! I can tell you about the “dry stuff” – I have been a Social Worker for the past 40 years with a Masters degree in Social Work (1996) from Eastern Michigan University. I will telI you that I am a fully licensed by the State of Michigan (LMSW). I can tell you about my experiences working with multiple types of challenges (homelessness, trauma, addiction and so many more). This is absolutely vital information to know about any therapist you may seek out.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I work with my clients to create a safe, caring atmosphere. I place a strong emphasis on building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe healing happens when you feel safe, heard, and respected...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to meet clients where they are, help them feel safe sharing their story, and work together toward meaningful, sustainable change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is client-centered and integrative, drawing on evidence-based practices to meet your individual needs.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered. I incorporate evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal is for my clients to leave their session feeling a bit less burdened and with a path to move forward.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I employ a strength-based counseling approach that utilizes integrative therapies aimed at client goal attainment.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists in Grand Rapids, MI who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists serving Grand Rapids, MI
1,078+
Average years in practice
12 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Grief or loss
- 99%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 92%Stress management
- 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 67%Priority Health
- 62%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%Arabic
- 1%Urdu
How they see their clients
- 91%Online only
- 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 82%Woman
- 18%Man
License types
- 53%Licensed Master Social Worker
- 35%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 4%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 4%Licensed Psychologist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 27%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
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