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Grief counselors and therapists in Durham, NC

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Durham, NC

Grieving a loved one requires specialized support. Headway offers Durham residents access to providers trained in grief therapy, bereavement counseling, and prolonged grief disorder treatment. Sessions are available within two weeks, conducted virtually or in-person, with most covered by insurance.

Arthur Payne

Arthur Payne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.6 mi away • Durham, NC


“I am down to earth and focused on assisting others to determine potential changes that they want to make.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dylan Hines

Dylan Hines

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • Durham, NC


“I am especially passionate about supporting members of the queer (LGBTQ+) community and neurodivergent folks through mental health care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Felipe Blue

Felipe Blue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Durham, NC


“I am empathic, genuine, open, and flexible. I respect clients as persons and as developing professionals...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Erika Bloodworth

Erika Bloodworth

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Durham, NC


“I take an individualized approach to each client, and we will work as curiosity partners in the therapeutic journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Hannah Jeter

Hannah Jeter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • Durham, NC


“My goal is to honor that bravery, hold space for anything you bring to the table, and help you move forward in a safe and comfortable environment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Iris Drakeford

Iris Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Durham, NC


“I enjoy using my creative, and warm approach to assist my clients with learning coping skills and providing the tools for clients to reach their personal goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gregory Connuck

Gregory Connuck

Therapist

In-person • 6.5 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


My name is Greg, and I'm an LCSW and psychoanalytic candidate at the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas. Originally from New York, I studied History of the Middle East and North Africa at Oberlin College before moving to Asheville, North Carolina. For several years, I worked doing direct care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as in-home care for older adults in the general population. While caring for my clients in these settings, I became interested in psychoanalysis as a way to more thoroughly understand their experiences. I then attended the Social Work program at Western Carolina University, where I specialized in the treatment of substance use disorders, working at an intensive outpatient program and a state treatment center offering affordable detoxification and acute care. After graduating, I moved to the Triangle to pursue psychoanalytic training, and am now in clinical practice in Chapel Hill.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Samara Bowser

Samara Bowser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Durham, NC


“I believe therapy should be a space where clients feel emotionally safe, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Park

Joseph Park

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“My approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices and shaped by a deep respect for each individual's unique history and experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jasmine Potts

Jasmine Potts

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect and be heard.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Cynthia Jones

Cynthia Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Durham, NC


“Clients can expect to come away from the first session with a sense of hope and skills to start on the first steps of their own wellness path.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Azleena Azhar

Azleena Azhar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • Durham, NC


Azleena Azhar works with clients from all cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds at Lifeologie Counseling Durham. She has extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma, abuse, and intimate partner violence, helping them develop their inner strengthand resilience. She incorporates present moment mindfulness, boundary setting, and transcendence to help clients navigate toxic relationships and narcissistic family systems.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Crystal Sterling

Crystal Sterling

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.5 mi away • Durham, NC


I have 19 years of experience as a fully licensed therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and 25 years of social work experience


I have a passion working with children, adolescents, adults, and families and am skilled in the application of therapeutic interventions across a number of settings (i.e. schools, community mental health, social services, medical/hospital/PDC [Private Diagnostic Clinic], and private practice).


Trained in treating ODD, CD, ADHD, PTSD, Anger, Anxiety/Panic Attacks, Bereavement, Complex Trauma, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Stress, and Personality Disorders (particularly Antisocial and Borderline)


I use intervention techniques such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Trauma Focused included), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Crisis Intervention


I am an alumna of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ethan Lechner

Ethan Lechner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Carrboro, NC


“I help clients identify a source of wisdom and wellness within themselves. I offer warmth, honest human connection, and my own experience-based understanding of the mind from two decades of meditation practice.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daran Edmonds

Daran Edmonds

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Carrboro, NC


I earned my Master of Social Work from UNC–Chapel Hill in 1999 and have more than 25 years of experience helping adults and families navigate emotional distress, relationship difficulties, and major life challenges. My background includes work as a psychotherapist and child welfare social worker.

I bring experience, steadiness, and genuine curiosity to my work. I am interested not only in what people are struggling with, but in how they came to experience themselves and their lives in the ways they do.

Through Headway, I provide insurance-based therapy to individual adults only. I do not see couples through insurance.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Victoria Fahnestock

Victoria Fahnestock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“I bring a compassionate, curious, and nonjudgmental presence into our sessions, creating a space where you can feel safe to be fully yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Livia Corry

Livia Corry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I use components of many different therapeutic styles including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis Arzuaga

Alexis Arzuaga

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“I use neuroscience-informed, trauma-focused, and solution/goal-focused interventions, including memory reconsolidation to resolve—not just manage—symptoms.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Men's issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rosanna De La Rosa

Rosanna De La Rosa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I've been practicing for 12 years working with ages ranging from 5 years old to elderly population who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavior concerns and grief.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Dr. Hope Hills

Dr. Hope Hills

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Cary, NC


“I love helping people deal with transitions, recognizing that no matter how great or how awful, transitions offer us a chance to develop deeper self-awareness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alicia Battle

Alicia Battle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Raleigh, NC


I’m Alicia Battle, founder of Battle Mental Health, where healing, clarity, and personal transformation meet. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, my mission is to help individuals step into the fullest expression of who they are, using the mind as an instrument for alignment, growth, and powerful change.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Georgia State University and completed my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina Central University. My specialty areas include Anxiety, Depression, Breakups, Separation/Divorce, Communication, Couples Counseling, Self-Discovery, Executive Counseling, and navigating unexpected life transitions.

Beyond the therapy room, I am deeply committed to leadership and developing others. One of the most rewarding parts of my role is mentoring professionals, teaching the foundations of a strong and ethical practice, and helping them strengthen both their skills and their confidence. In every leadership capacity I hold, my goal is to help people rise, lead with clarity, and step into the strongest version of themselves.

At the core of my work is a simple belief: your mind is your greatest asset. When guided, strengthened, and understood, it becomes the force that helps you reshape your patterns, elevate your resilience, and create a life rooted in intention and emotional freedom.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Danielle Maurer

Danielle Maurer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I am here to support you in understanding more about how your past impacts your current functioning and relationship challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Clodagh O' Herlihy

Clodagh O' Herlihy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Raleigh, NC


Clodagh O' Herlihy is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over 17 years of relationship counseling. She has an integrative approach with which she incorporates body mind and spirit or attitude in her work.

Clodagh works with individuals and couples. Clients that show up in her office need help with relationship conflict, abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, infidelity and sexual intimacy.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Goodman

Mary Goodman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I prioritize active listening and a holistic perspective to ensure you feel seen and heard throughout your wellness journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bassey Kalu

Bassey Kalu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Lumberton, NC


“I take a holistic and non-judgmental approach to help you feel comfortable; thereby enabling you to improve your life and achieve the goals that you have set for yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Thomas Coogan

Thomas Coogan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I draw from evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Music Therapy, tailoring each session to fit the individual needs and goals of my clients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christine Alvarez

Christine Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“Christine is passionate about partnering with individuals to assist them in finding healing and wholeness.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Freeman

Melissa Freeman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I can help individuals and families who are experiencing stress associated with trauma, adjustment to big life changes, overwhelming worries, or sadness using strategies that can ground you and help you find your path forward.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alison York

Alison York

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I work with couples challenged with affair recovery and communication issues, and individuals recovering from early childhood attachment/sexual trauma...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Khadijat Quadri

Khadijat Quadri

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I integrate a holistic approach to getting to root causes of client issues and together with the client develop a treatment plan that will move clients into an expanded state of awareness and uncover sustainable solutions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephanie Rubain

Dr. Stephanie Rubain

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“She provides client-centered, trauma-informed and culturally responsive and respectful services in the quest to meet a client where they are and to support them in their journey to wellness and a life worth living.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Audrey Ahlvers

Audrey Ahlvers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Cary, NC


“I specialize in helping high achievers, professional athletes, and neurodivergent leaders move beyond "just getting by" to achieve true excellence.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Thomas Fine

Thomas Fine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I believe each encounter possesses a unique and sacred exchange between individuals. It is a privileged opportunity to encounter the other person, realizing his or her dignity and appreciating the grand life narrative which has been created thus far.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shamika Milliken, Lcsw

Shamika Milliken, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I view each client as a unique individual and tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lucy Navarro

Lucy Navarro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I bring together medical insight, psychiatric expertise, and a warm, personable presence so you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported from the very first session.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cara Holmes

Cara Holmes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“The first session is like that moment when you snuggle into your sofa after a long day. There are no expectations except to "just be".”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Victoria Edgington

Victoria Edgington

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I believe you are always doing your best, and that every struggle makes sense if we look at the full context of your life and experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dawn Hall

Dawn Hall

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of good outcomes, and I am dedicated to creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely heard.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashauntis McNair

Ashauntis McNair

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Cary, NC


“I have been a Social Worker for 11 years, working in various areas to include adolescents, geriatric, maternal health, medical and mental health.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Edmund Buckman

Edmund Buckman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“They want to better understand themselves, challenge the beliefs that keep them stuck, and move toward a life that actually feels meaningful.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Durham, NC
There are over 48 therapists in Durham, NC accepting new patients.
48+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 96%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 79%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 94%Aetna
  • 88%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 60%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 58%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 2%Arabic
  • 2%French
  • 2%German
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 27%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 15%Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Substance Use Disorder
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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