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Grief counselors and therapists in Hattiesburg, MS

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Hattiesburg, MS

In Hattiesburg, Headway's 260 providers offer grief therapy and bereavement support tailored to your loss. From coping with death to managing preoccupation with the deceased, our therapists use Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy, CBT, and other evidence-based approaches. Find the right fit with flexible virtual or in-person sessions covered by insurance.

Dr. Denise Gilstrap

Dr. Denise Gilstrap

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I use an integrated trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach. I focus on how experiences have shaped the person you've become and moving toward the person you desire to be.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Gillom

Laura Gillom

Therapist

Virtual • Oxford, MS


“My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tay Nielsen

Tay Nielsen

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I want my clients to experience a therapeutic environment that is compassionate, empathetic, and a safe place to be themselves and share their journeys.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Natalie White

Natalie White

Therapist

Virtual • Starkville, MS


“I have over 18 years of professional work experiencing the mental health field which includes inpatient, in home counseling, and community mental health.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Francis Clark

Francis Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Hattiesburg, MS


“My counseling style is warm, supportive, and accepting. I believe therapy works best when it meets you exactly where you are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lóréal Walker

Lóréal Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I specialize in helping individuals navigate through life transitions, anxiety, trauma, microaggressions, and depression.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ann Marie Saussy-Keel

Ann Marie Saussy-Keel

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


I am a Clinical Social Worker, based in the Woodlands, Texas, specializing in working with adults and older adults facing grief, depression, and anxiety. I provide a calm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported I believe that healing happens at your own pace, and I am here to walk alongside you with care and respect.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erika Rojas Garcia

Erika Rojas Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Flowood, MS


“I find joy in seeing clients go from thinking their lives will not improve and they do not deserve to be happy, to seeing them overcome their mental health difficulties, love life, and find the best of them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marilyn Johnson

Marilyn Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My goal is for you to feel understood, more grounded, and confident in your ability to handle what comes next.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Delissa Castleberry

Delissa Castleberry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Biloxi, MS


“I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while presenting Truth in love.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
August Irving

August Irving

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clinton, MS


I am August Irving, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH), and the owner of Life Lessons Counseling, LLC. I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions. While I work with a diverse range of clients, I have a special interest in supporting women through midlife and perinatal challenges. My approach is collaborative and practical, focused on building resilience, clarity, and sustainable change. I offer therapy in person in Clinton, Mississippi, and virtually throughout Mississippi and Pennsylvania.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wanda Hudson

Wanda Hudson

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I am passionate about helping people become the best version of them. I help people turn their scars into beauty marks...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Infertility
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Winfield

Danielle Winfield

Therapist

Virtual • Hattiesburg, MS


“In my sessions, I strive to create a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe and understood.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Wanda Thomas

Wanda Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clinton, MS


“I take a strengths based perspective approach in working with clients. I create tailored strategies that address your specific needs...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Boepple

Leah Boepple

Psychologist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My clinical approach utilizes evidence-based approaches, which means that I prefer to use therapeutic techniques supported by evidence.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Physical health issues, Relationship issues
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stacy Flowers

Stacy Flowers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mississippi


“I've been practicing for 20 years, but in the last decade, have shifted my main focus to female clients aged 15-25 who are struggling with anxiety and depression.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lacey Holmes

Lacey Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • Tylertown, MS


My name is Lacey. I am a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi School of Social Work. I have experience in child welfare, medical and clinical social work. I work with clients ages 5 and up. I have specialized training in forensic interviewing and trauma focused CBT. I work with individuals, couples and families.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Morgan Santana

Morgan Santana

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Regina Abston

Regina Abston

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Pamela Williams

Pamela Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“With nearly two decades of experience in mental health counseling, I help clients identify their strengths, build resilience, and develop practical tools for overcoming obstacles and creating meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our therapists in Hattiesburg, MS who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Hattiesburg, MS
There are over 260 therapists in Hattiesburg, MS accepting new patients.
260+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 95%Stress management
  • 83%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 97%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 42%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • 42%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 1%French
  • 1%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 16%Man
License types
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  • 38%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 35%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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