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Grief counselors and therapists in North Dakota

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in North Dakota

Processing grief and loss requires compassionate support tailored to your unique journey. Headway connects North Dakota residents with 57 licensed providers experienced in grief counseling, bereavement support, and evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, often covered by insurance with copays as low as $0.

Lisa Watkins

Lisa Watkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bismarck, ND


“Lisa is a mental health nurse practitioner who has had the honor of sitting toe to toe with clients, sharing the very private stories of their lives – crying with them, laughing with them and helping them to find their power and refuel belief and...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

Therapist

Virtual • North Dakota


“I tend to be a "jump right in"/very direct type of therapist and I mostly use Solution Focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) methods in my practice.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sierra Smith

Sierra Smith

Therapist

Virtual • North Dakota


“I believe you are the expert on your own life— you're in the driver's seat, and my role is to walk alongside you, offering gentle guidance, insight, and tools to help you move toward the life you want.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amy Guderjohn

Amy Guderjohn

Therapist

Virtual • North Dakota


“I bring a personal, passionate approach shaped by my own experiences and a deep interest in mental and emotional health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Jasmine Allen

Dr. Jasmine Allen

Therapist

Virtual • North Dakota


“The work is both supportive and intentional—balancing reflection with practical steps that help you move forward...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ja'Lisa Giles

Ja'Lisa Giles

Therapist

Virtual • North Dakota


“I'm passionate about working with people of color, and I aim to create a supportive, affirming space where you feel seen and respected.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Peggy Barkman

Peggy Barkman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dickinson, ND


“As a licensed professional clinical counselor I believe in holistic health. I strive to help you to achieve health emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Renee Sandvik

Renee Sandvik

Therapist

Virtual • North Dakota


“My therapeutic style is empathetic, compassionate, and supportive. I believe my role is to empower others...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Chelle LeMier

Chelle LeMier

Therapist

Virtual • North Dakota


“I believe you are an expert in your own life, and I will focus your treatment on the unique needs that brought you to therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Franchesca Fraire

Dr. Franchesca Fraire

Therapist

Virtual • North Dakota


“I am a strengths-based therapist that will work alongside you to find out what you are already doing well...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Judy Gichia-Waldrop

Dr. Judy Gichia-Waldrop

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Dakota


“I blend medication management and talk therapy in one place, with a full 90 minutes for our first session and a full hour for every follow-up, because you deserve to feel truly heard, never rushed.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jamie Sehrt

Jamie Sehrt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Grand Forks, ND


“I'm a trauma-informed therapist with over 15 years of experience. I bring both clinical expertise and the insight that comes from lived experience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Morgan Williams

Morgan Williams

Therapist

Virtual • North Dakota


“I use a creative, holistic, patient-centered approach. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Self-Defense courses.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, OCD
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lizzie Larsen

Lizzie Larsen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bismarck, ND


“My style is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in helping you define what a well-lived life looks like—and addressing barriers that keep you from living it.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christine Rykiel

Christine Rykiel

Therapist

Virtual • North Dakota


“I practice from a philosophy of empowering my clients to achieve balance with their mental and emotional health and to maintain healthy boundaries that support their well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Paula Gingles

Paula Gingles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Dakota


“I believe in meeting each client where they are, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their mental health needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tricia James

Tricia James

Therapist

Virtual • North Dakota


“I create a safe and healing environment for individuals to explore and transform life patterns. My trauma-informed approach emphasizes strengths and wellness, recognizing that therapy isn't one-size-fits-all.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving North Dakota
There are over 57 therapists in North Dakota accepting new patients.
57+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 100%Depression
  • 96%Anxiety
  • 93%Stress management
  • 91%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 42%Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • 40%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 4%French
  • 2%American Sign Language
  • 2%Swahili
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 98%Woman
  • 2%Man
License types
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  • 53%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 23%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 21%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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