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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.

Dylan Hines

Dylan Hines

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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
Yilanee Rivera Irizarry

Yilanee Rivera Irizarry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I'm a bilingual Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who works with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and life transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Siannan Liberty

Siannan Liberty

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have a background as a parole officer working with people in a special needs offender program, which showed me how powerful early, compassionate care can be.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tamika Wright

Tamika Wright

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hey — I'm genuinely glad you're here. I'm Tamika, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor based in North Carolina. I work with adults, children, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, family conflict, addiction, and the kind of stress that builds quietly over time until it's hard to ignore. I specialize in working with Black and BIPOC clients, women, and families who want a therapist who truly gets the cultural and personal context of their lives — not just a clinical checklist. My practice is fully telehealth, so you can access support from anywhere in North Carolina without the commute or the waiting room. I accept Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and other major insurance plans, because access to quality mental health care shouldn't be a financial obstacle.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sue Shankle

Sue Shankle

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I hope to bring a warm, compassionate presence to my work, and am truly honored to walk alongside clients as they make the changes that matter most to them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Derrick Johnson

Dr. Derrick Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy is about "discovery, education, and growth," and utilize this formula to help you create the change you are seeking.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Colleen Collins

Colleen Collins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gastonia, NC


“I use a Person-Centered approach to therapy, which means we'll take time to build a trusting relationship...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Peterken

Jennifer Peterken

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal isn't to "fix" you—you were never broken—but to help you untangle patterns, reconnect with your voice, and build a life that actually fits you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kelci Schaeffer

Kelci Schaeffer

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, supported, and able to build more authentic, fulfilling connections with yourself and others.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
John Tobias

John Tobias

Therapist

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“My work is curious and warm, but it doesn't stop there: the point is to help you get clear on what actually matters to you and start taking real steps toward it.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Olsen

Emily Olsen

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is direct. I'll tell you what I'm noticing and won't dance around hard things, because I think that honesty is part of what helps people heal.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Iris Drakeford

Iris Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 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
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
Carla Moore-McNeil

Carla Moore-McNeil

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strenghts that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Constance McConnell

Constance McConnell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use cognitive processing, narrative and mindfulness therapies to help empower my clients to utilize their natural strengths and supports in order to build confidence in their own identities, set healthy boundaries, and advocate for themselves.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kylie Yacuzzo

Kylie Yacuzzo

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role isn't to tell you what to do, but to help you understand what's keeping you stuck...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Gabrielle McMurphy

Gabrielle McMurphy

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I take a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to therapy... creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges at your own pace.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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
Amy Brown

Amy Brown

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm a proud LGBTQ+ ally who believes therapy can be both meaningful and a little bit human (yes, laughing is allowed).”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bethany Wilcox

Bethany Wilcox

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I specialize in helping courageous people process deep emotions and get through grief while finding purpose in life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Kayce Bragg

Kayce Bragg

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I tend to use a person-centered and solution-focused model as I believe in focusing on your current problems and working together to develop effective strategies for improving overall life satisfaction.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tracey Julius

Tracey Julius

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My goal is to help you identify challenges, improve coping and determine the next steps toward meaningful, lasting change.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in various settings. I am dedicated to supporting clients by fostering a collaborative, trusting and empathetic environment.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heather MacLachlan

Heather MacLachlan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“I come from a strength's perspective, empowering clients to believe in their highest potential, so they can believe in themselves and truly flourish.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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
Jennifer Hambright

Jennifer Hambright

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in trauma. With that said trauma is different for everyone and trauma affects individuals in separate ways.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eboney Graham

Eboney Graham

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm a Black female therapist, and I bring that lens to everything I do — especially for women who've felt like they have to translate themselves to be understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Milewski

Linda Milewski

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, empowering, and down-to-earth. I want therapy to be a place where you can speak openly...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Etosha Blank

Etosha Blank

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to provide a safe, empowering space where we can work together on what matters most to you and the goals you'd like to focus on in therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leandra Salley

Leandra Salley

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where they can safely explore the patterns, pain, and pressures that have kept them feeling stuck.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Renee EB-Walton

Renee EB-Walton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My training enables me to facilitate personal growth and self-discovery, helping individuals access their inner resources to overcome challenges and reduce suffering.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Wright

Karen Wright

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to create a warm, safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, empowered and equipped to make meaningful lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jonathan Pack

Jonathan Pack

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“My approach integrates psychodynamic work—helping us understand how past experiences continue to shape your inner world—with Gestalt techniques that keep our focus grounded in the here and now.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deborah Crocetti

Deborah Crocetti

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I utilize a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Model in addition to ACT and CBT, to help people get their lives back on track and enjoy everyday living once again.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
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
Sharon Fairley

Sharon Fairley

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that mental health care is vital to living a balanced, joyful life, as such, I work collaboratively with you to restore and improve wellness in all areas of functioning.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Gililland

Kimberly Gililland

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to help individuals build confidence, eliminate self doubt, and navigate successfully through this hectic and beautiful thing we call life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Heather Hughes

Heather Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I received my Master of Social Work from East Carolina University and have been practicing as a therapist for 11 years. I believe the foundation of effective therapy lies in a strong therapeutic relationship- one built on trust, openness, and authenticity. I am known for my open-minded, nonjudgmental, and creative approach, helping my clients feel understood and supported as we work together toward growth and healing.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mary Fields

Dr. Mary Fields

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I integrate trauma-informed care, mindfulness practices, and cognitive-behavioral strategies, tailoring treatment to meet each client where they are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Crystal Brooks

Crystal Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work with women who are often the ones others depend on—the mothers, caregivers, professionals, helpers, and women who have learned how to keep things moving even when they are carrying a lot themselves.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving North Carolina
There are over 1,915 therapists in North Carolina accepting new patients.
1,915+
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
  • 93%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%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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  • 87%Online only
  • 13%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 16%Man
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 38%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 6%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%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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