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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Independence, OH

Grief and loss can feel isolating, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Headway connects Independence residents with 1,250 licensed therapists trained in evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Virtual and in-person sessions help you process bereavement, find meaning, and move forward at your own pace.

Toka Walters

Toka Walters

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I am a professional with experience working with adults and youth, school based and the prison population.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gina Marafiote

Gina Marafiote

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is solution-focused and collaborative, helping clients build practical skills and work toward meaningful goals.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michaela Epperson

Michaela Epperson

Therapist

Virtual • Woodmere, OH


“I encourage clients to identify and provide the compassion that they needed at the time of the loss or traumatic experience.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jo Brown

Jo Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“Jo Ann is deeply committed to helping people heal, grow, and thrive through comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gina Lombardi

Gina Lombardi

Psychologist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is providing an environment of emotional safety for you to express your thoughts, problem areas, and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alberto Carstonorto

Alberto Carstonorto

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I listen without judgment, encourage you steadily, and help you recognize the thought patterns that may be getting in your way.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mwamini Benga

Mwamini Benga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“I offer a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe, heard, and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristina Kearns

Kristina Kearns

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I strive to create a comfortable environment where you feel safe to be your true self. I'm here as a trusted partner that you can confide in, but also who will challenge you and help you grow.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alan Gruber

Alan Gruber

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Alan has an eclectic approach to therapy and tries to meet people where they are at identifying and building on people's abilities to be healthier emotionally.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mikel Wallschlaeger

Mikel Wallschlaeger

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


"Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going." I'm an LPCC with 17 years of clinical experience, and I offer telehealth therapy to adults throughout Ohio. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, men's mental health, PTSD, and life transitions — but most of the people I work with don't arrive with a clean diagnosis. They arrive feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like they've been managing too much for too long.I work with adults and seniors who are done feeling like they have to figure everything out alone. My approach is direct and warm — I'm not going to sit in silence waiting for you to lead. We work together. I use DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based techniques, but in practice that means building skills that actually fit your life, not homework from a textbook.I'm particularly well-suited to working with men who've been skeptical about therapy, adults navigating ADHD later in life, and anyone carrying grief they haven't had space to process. I offer a free 15-minute consultation before your first session so you can decide if we're a good fit.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tylor Vincent

Tylor Vincent

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is to treat each client with a style that fits their unique personality and what they are struggling with.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Butler

Courtney Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


My name is Courtney, and I am a Master's prepared Social Worker that provides telehealth services to individuals living in North Carolina, Connecticut, Tennessee and Texas. I specialize in helping adults (18+) cope with and navigate through challenging life transitions. My areas of expertise include chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief and family conflict.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mario Broussard

Mario Broussard

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


I am a calm and inviting person who seeks to ensure each session is a safe place. Once we gain rapport, I am very intentional about challenging my clients with the intent for them to grow and heal. I hold it as a great honor to walk with each individual or family on their health and healing journey.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Victoria Malone-Hopkins

Victoria Malone-Hopkins

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I understand how much faith and courage it takes to seek help, which adds to my compassion and sincere willingness to help you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Bernard Barsky

Bernard Barsky

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“The most important foundation for a successful therapy is the trusting relationship between counselor and client, so I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all my clients.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Sandwall

Susan Sandwall

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“For 25+ years, I've had the honor of walking with women through these transitions and into a fuller spectrum of their selves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.

I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Renee Boldman

Renee Boldman

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is to holistically guide you back to your mind, body, and spirit. Together, we will forge down a path that integrates somatic, emotional, and cognitive techniques to help promote healthier lifestyle choices, relationships, and...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Debora Van Romer

Debora Van Romer

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I work to empower my clients; so they can recognize their strengths; build their confidence and skills; which leads to more productive; peaceful; and happier lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Keyoni Rates White

Keyoni Rates White

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My collaborative counseling style allows you to be the expert in the room, while I serve as an empathetic, supportive, and insightful partner.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Niny Rosso-Reyes

Niny Rosso-Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe in meeting each person where they are, honoring their unique story, and working collaboratively to explore what healing and growth look like for them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Rabatin

Stephanie Rabatin

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I use a positive solution-focused approach and cognitive-behavioral techniques to support children during counseling sessions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zacchaeus Martin

Zacchaeus Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and grounded primarily in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Claire Thombs

Claire Thombs

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I hope to offer space for you that is welcoming, empowering, and will help you to work towards creating the life that you desire to live.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Rochelle King

Rochelle King

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My goal is always to reduce the distress or impairment of the mental health concern, to validate and empathize with my clients, and to empower them to start the process of change!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bonnie Miller Ladds

Bonnie Miller Ladds

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“After 30 years as a therapist, I've been privileged to develop an expertise in anxiety, depression, sex addiction, trauma, and parenting.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Bojorquez

Sara Bojorquez

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“You are the expert of your own life. I will spend time learning what brings you into counseling and you sharing what is most pressing to talk about.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lori King

Lori King

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I encourage my clients to celebrate their unique "self", find meaning in their existence, acknowledge a sense of personal agency and accept responsibility for who they would like to be.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christopher Eldridge

Christopher Eldridge

Therapist

Virtual • Pickerington, OH


Clients often describe me as calm, thoughtful, and easy to talk to. I believe therapy works best when people feel heard without judgment and supported in making meaningful, lasting changes. My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in helping clients develop healthier patterns, stronger relationships, and greater resilience in everyday life.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Timia Delprete-brown

Timia Delprete-brown

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My commitment is to provide compassionate and holistic support to help individuals on their path to better emotional health...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lauren Braun

Lauren Braun

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Hi, I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for support — whether it’s a small step or a huge leap — takes real courage. If life feels messy, overwhelming, or hard to navigate alone, therapy can give you the grounding, clarity, and tools you need. I work with people moving through major life transitions, the challenges of early parenthood, complicated parent–child dynamics, relationship struggles, trauma, self-worth concerns, and emotions that feel difficult to name or express. You deserve space to slow down, understand yourself, and feel supported.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Maria Favorite

Maria Favorite

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe vulnerability is not a weakness, but one of our greatest strengths and that asking for help is a courageous step toward healing.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ares Minks

Ares Minks

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My mantra is, there is always another perspective. In any situation I encourage empowerment which means looking at the circumstances from different angles and owning what you can so you can change what you can.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Diane Bernard

Diane Bernard

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Through our work together you will gain clarity, build resilience, and leave each session with practical tools to create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jedediah Wilson

Jedediah Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is simple: no stuffy therapy sessions or rigid protocols - just genuine, relaxed conversations that help you confront the issues that are holding you back.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Hannah Armbruster

Hannah Armbruster

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My passion is helping women whom feel trapped by their past and want to move forward but fear the uncomfortable parts of healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kimberly Bozeman

Kimberly Bozeman

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I am a wonderful empathetic listener and find that implementing a client centered approach is most effective for optimal benefits.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Julian-Brown

Sarah Julian-Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is warm, engaging, and grounded in evidence-based care. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help clients better understand their patterns, and create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nancy (Nan) Franks

Nancy (Nan) Franks

Therapist

Virtual • Goshen, OH


“What matters most to me as a therapist is meeting you where you are — not where someone else thinks you should be.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kristina Clingan

Kristina Clingan

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I meet clients where they are—without judgment—and believe that trust is the foundation of effective therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Independence, OH
There are over 42 therapists in Independence, OH accepting new patients.
42+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 95%Stress management
  • 95%Depression
  • 93%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 88%Cigna
  • 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 62%The Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 2%Arabic
  • 2%Japanese
  • 2%Polish
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 17%Man
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 17%Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • 17%Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 2%Advanced Practice Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 24%Family therapy
  • 17%Couples therapy
  • 12%Child or adolescent therapy

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