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Grief counselors and therapists in North Carolina

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in North Carolina

Coping with the loss of a loved one is deeply personal. North Carolina's Headway network includes providers experienced in bereavement counseling and grief therapy who use approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you navigate this journey. Many sessions are covered by insurance.

Shannon Cox

Shannon Cox

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm very relaxed, conversational, and see my role as your guide to help you navigate the challenges you are currently facing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Colin Clayton

Colin Clayton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“You are not your depression, your anxiety, your trauma, nor must you live in shame believing that that is all you are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Starr Guthrie

Starr Guthrie

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I keep therapy real, relatable, and rooted in compassion. No pressure, no judgment—just a safe space to breathe, talk, and heal.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Keishia Hucks

Keishia Hucks

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am committed to empowering individuals through evidence-based interventions, strength-based approaches, and collaborative care...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashleigh Ware

Ashleigh Ware

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe every client brings a unique story, and I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Hilary Hales

Hilary Hales

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With 7 years of experience as a Social Worker, I specialize in supporting military caregivers, young moms, young adults dealing with changes, parenting challenges and teens (ages 16+).”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lina Roe

Lina Roe

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello, and welcome. My name is Lina Roe and I have over 30 years of experience in the field of social work, helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and respect. I have been a licensed therapist in North Carolina for the past 3 years.

I believe that every person deserves to be heard, valued, and supported. My approach is compassionate, open-minded, and nonjudgmental, creating a safe space where you can openly share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I strive to meet you where you are, offering empathy, validation, encouragement, and practical tools to help you move toward your goals.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, grief, stress, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey. Together, we'll build on your strengths, explore solutions, and work toward meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.

Seeking therapy is a courageous step, and finding the right therapist is an important part of that process. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, understood, and empowered as we work together to improve your well-being and create the life you want.

I look forward to the opportunity to support you on your journey toward healing, growth, and resilience.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Angel Luis Mercado

Angel Luis Mercado

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“The therapeutic space that I offer is distinguished by being one free of judgment and criticism, but focused on the potential that all of us have to generate changes in limiting beliefs and therefore in our emotions, feelings and actions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Angela Capuano-Fant

Dr. Angela Capuano-Fant

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use a holistic approach to help you explore your strengths and the things that prevent you from living your best life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michelle Cusick

Michelle Cusick

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“I believe trust is the foundation for lasting change, and together we'll work to understand your patterns and move toward meaningful growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Winnie Momanyi

Winnie Momanyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use a collaborative and compassionate approach to therapy, and I am committed to helping my patients achieve their mental health goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Emily Peterson

Emily Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I approach therapy with patience, collaboration, and compassion... tailor each session to meet clients where they are, using evidence-based strategies to fit their individual needs and preferences.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nwando Olisa

Nwando Olisa

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you with overcoming challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Justina Okonkwo

Dr. Justina Okonkwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“Focuses on the whole person's well-being, your mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Fungisai Chanakira

Fungisai Chanakira

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My background is in Biology, Health Promotion and Mental Health. As I approached my 30th birthday, I pledged to be free in ALL areas of my life which then spawned the journey of exploring the connection between spirituality and sexuality and I haven't looked back since!

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ieachia Morris

Ieachia Morris

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am passionate about helping people achieve meaningful, sustainable improvement in their mental well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annmarie Worcester

Annmarie Worcester

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My theoretical orientation is very person centered providing encouragement and fostering empowerment while teaching mindfulness through reality based and CBT therapy techniques.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tameika Cheek

Tameika Cheek

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I understand the unique pulls and pressures many women face while navigating modern life, particularly those common to Millennial and Gen Z women.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Houchens

Taylor Houchens

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Going to therapy doesn't mean you're weak. It means you're strong enough to do the work necessary to become your authentic self.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Funderburk

Emily Funderburk

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My hope in working with clients is to see them experience a broader understanding of themselves as they gain strength in their everyday lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ekatherina Osman

Dr. Ekatherina Osman

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that the foundation of effective medicine is a collaborative partnership built on deep listening and mutual respect.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laura Ingalls

Laura Ingalls

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winston-Salem, NC


“My approach is honest and open-minded, focusing on providing insight into the problems in your life, finding practical solutions, and implementing long-term change for healing and better relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tammy Weitzman

Tammy Weitzman

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of clinical and supervisory experience. My approach is unique to each person I meet with. I am warm/supportive as well as gently challenging when needed. Together we we will explore who you are, where you want to go and what may have gotten in your way and create pathways to living with greater understanding and joy.

I treat individuals, couples and families seeking therapy for various reasons including difficulty with depression mood/anxiety, relationships, life transitions and trauma. I have extensive experience with grief/loss and worked in cancer medicine for two and half decades. I look forward to meeting you.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jennifer Thakur

Jennifer Thakur

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My hope for all clients is that they leave a session with me feeling heard, validated and empowered.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jodeci Oquendo

Jodeci Oquendo

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I utilize an integrated approach tailored to fit you and your individual needs, as I believe there is no one size fits all.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Charlotte Windley

Charlotte Windley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Concord, NC


“I'm passionate about using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and blending different therapies to tailor treatment to my clients' needs and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Olga Slepchenko

Olga Slepchenko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I bring a calm, compassionate, and at times even lighthearted presence into sessions, because healing doesn't have to feel heavy all the time.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Devin Young

Devin Young

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My expertise includes trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior management, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship issues through a predominantly Cognitive Behavior Therapy approach. As a queer female, I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community.

I specialize in treating trauma, with extensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy to treat youth and Cognitive Processing Therapy for adults. I also have training in and incorporate principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stella Thepaut

Stella Thepaut

Therapist

Virtual • Waynesville, NC


“I believe everyone has the capacity to heal. I also believe in the inevitable good naturedness in every human being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Erin Boyle

Erin Boyle

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work with trauma, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and life's many transitions in a supportive and nonjudgmental way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alicia Tyler

Alicia Tyler

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I offer a compassionate, whole-person approach that blends clinical expertise with body-based practices like mindfulness and yoga.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Heather Cresswell

Dr. Heather Cresswell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy should be a supportive, collaborative space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Latosha Jones

Latosha Jones

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, collaborative, and centered on honoring each person's strengths, lived experiences, and unique aging journey.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yarlene Lopez Delgado

Dr. Yarlene Lopez Delgado

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work with women who feel overwhelmed by motherhood, life transitions, and the pressure to "hold it all together."”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Levina Kumar

Levina Kumar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“I take the time to establish a trusting and supportive relationship with my clients, creating a safe space for open communication and collaboration in their treatment journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tara Keel

Tara Keel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in helping individuals gain awareness and insight, encourage action, foster healing, cultivate change in their lives, and support them as they work towards desired outcomes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Green

Michelle Green

Therapist

Virtual • Greenville, NC


“With eight years of experience as a therapist, I strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where clients feel safe and free from judgment...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Krystin Jacobs

Krystin Jacobs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, NC


“I'll give you real tools and exercises you can use in the very moments that feel most difficult, so therapy becomes something that works for you throughout your days, not just in our sessions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Barbie Wilson

Barbie Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Everyone has a unique story and deserves a specialized approach to care. We will work as partners in your therapeutic journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Janice Maier

Janice Maier

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Communication Skills Building, and Insight Development are typical approaches you can expect in your work with me.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists in North Carolina who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving North Carolina
There are over 1,872 therapists in North Carolina accepting new patients.
1,872+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 94%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 48%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 16%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 38%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 6%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 22%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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