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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Westlake, OH

Navigate anticipatory grief, unresolved grief, and the pain of losing a parent, partner, or child with Headway's grief therapy services in Westlake. Connect with warm, affirming providers who specialize in bereavement support and meaning-making, with sessions starting as soon as tomorrow and many covered by insurance.

Dr. Joshua Elliott

Dr. Joshua Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I work with adults navigating grief, stress, life transitions, identity, relationships, and the effects of difficult or traumatic experiences, with particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ and gender and sexual minority clients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Mirriam Knight

Dr. Mirriam Knight

Psychologist

Virtual • Ohio


“Our sessions together will be a journey into truth and healing, that may often be the hardest thing you have ever done.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rod Dunlap

Rod Dunlap

Therapist

Virtual • Cincinnati, OH


“I am an open minded listener who gives a variety of suggestions for problems you are dealing with and will let you think for yourself about your options.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sharon Salyers

Sharon Salyers

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe the best therapy is a genuine collaboration: you bring the expertise on your own life; I bring 26 years of training and a clear set of skills.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Debora Wallace-Wood

Debora Wallace-Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, OH


Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor

Certified Trauma Counselor

Certified Adult ADHD Counselor

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christine Gummere

Christine Gummere

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I use a mixture of spiritual, somatic, CBT, creative arts, strength-based, and inner child work to help people discover their truest selves and live a life of peace and joy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
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
Juanita Ellis

Juanita Ellis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Toledo, OH


“I focus on solution based outcomes. I am very open minded and focus on building a rapport with all my clients.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lee Skully

Lee Skully

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Life doesn't have to feel this difficult. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or a major life transition, you don't have to face it alone. Therapy offers a place to slow down, gain perspective, and begin creating meaningful change.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maria Augoustinos

Maria Augoustinos

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I bring 25+ years of diverse experience to our sessions, focusing on meeting clients where they are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Esther Friedman

Esther Friedman

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I bring extensive experience in treating individuals facing adjustment challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, psychosis, and substance use disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Julie Barry

Dr. Julie Barry

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I'm Julie Barry, a licensed social worker specializing in perinatal mental health, especially for Black and Brown women.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Barnes

Michael Barnes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe that every individual is unique, and I tailor treatment plans to fit your needs and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Christy Austin

Christy Austin

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach blends practical tools with a supportive, empowering environment so you can make meaningful progress at your own pace.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jacquel McCadney

Jacquel McCadney

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Cleveland, OH


“Together we will work at finding how we can best improve, and/or maintain a healthy and positive quality of life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Summer Figueroa

Summer Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kara Meyer

Kara Meyer

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“As a therapist who understands anxiety on a personal and clinical level, my work incorporates evidence-based practices in an authentic environment where you, your experiences, and your insights are valued.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christina Salameh

Christina Salameh

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I recognize that it takes strength and courage to reach out for help and take those first steps towards making the change you want to see in your life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Marsheena Murray

Dr. Marsheena Murray

Psychologist

Virtual • Ohio


As a Board-Certified Psychologist, I specialize in providing therapy services to children, adolescents, parents, and families. Using evidence-based treatment (i.e. CBT) as the foundation, I tailor treatment to each individual or family.

  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology at Kent State University
  • Clinical residency at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Licensed clinical psychologist in the states of Ohio and Louisiana
  • Over 12 years of experience working in schools, inpatient treatment settings, and hospitals
  • Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Brittany Buescher

Brittany Buescher

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


She has experience as a relationship specialist with couples counseling, trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, depression, grief, divorce and loss. Her goal is to help those who struggle with adjusting to life events or self esteem issues, build confidence and learn emotion regulation. Brittany helps rebuild marriages and relationship dynamics to help reduce symptoms from conflict or stress, improve communication, heal relationships with others, while empowering her clients.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roy McClelland Jr

Roy McClelland Jr

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I'm known for a calm, soft-spoken demeanor and the ability to build strong, trusting therapeutic relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Erika Mcleod

Erika Mcleod

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I strive to use a wide range of techniques to meet each of my clients and couples where they are in their healing process.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Diana Dunn

Diana Dunn

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I listen wholeheartedly and engage fully in each session, with the intention that you feel accepted, understood, and empowered to do the work you want to do in therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jennifer Adams

Jennifer Adams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fairfield, OH


“My role is to listen, help you make sense of what you're experiencing, and walk alongside you as you work toward where you want to go.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Pamela Dustman

Pamela Dustman

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is reflective and collaborative. I believe everyone deserves to feel genuinely heard — not just acknowledged, but truly understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gessica Jones

Dr. Gessica Jones

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“As a military veteran, I have firsthand insight into the unique challenges that can arise from military service...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Samantha Brown

Dr. Samantha Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is direct, transparent, and action-oriented. I believe therapy should be more than just talking about problems—it should help you create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brenda Blake

Brenda Blake

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


I have nearly 30 years of experience in private practice, and I bring a warm, down-to-earth style to the work I do with adults and older adults. I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology and my master's degree in Counseling Education from Ohio University, and I have spent my career helping people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, life stressors, and women's issues. Many of the clients I work with are used to being the one everyone else counts on, even when their own needs have gone unheard. My goal is to offer practical, compassionate support that helps you feel more steady, understood, and confident as you move through whatever season of life you are facing.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mona Robinson

Dr. Mona Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, OH


As a counselor, former counselor educator, and advocate, I bring decades of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and communities. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life transitions, employment concerns, disability issues, self-esteem challenges, trauma, and issues related to identity, culture, and faith. I am particularly passionate about supporting African American individuals and families while creating an affirming environment for people from all backgrounds.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Awa Ndiaye

Awa Ndiaye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“My primary goal as a provider is to relieve mental suffering associated with psychiatric disorders and improve mental well-being through a holistic approach.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Pascale Davis

Pascale Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“As a survivor of Complex PTSD myself, I have a special understanding and passion about helping others heal with patience and grace.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lorien Suddath

Lorien Suddath

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person, helping clients build insight, develop coping tools and move toward healing and meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Candace Neff

Candace Neff

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My goal is to offer a steady, non‐judgmental space where you can exhale, feel understood, and begin talking through whatever you're carrying at your own pace...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brittany Lewis

Brittany Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Dayton, OH


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore challenges, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools for lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shobhana Davda

Shobhana Davda

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“The helpful approach to therapy is not one-size-fits-all, but rather a collaborative partnership that blends evidence-based techniques with a strong empathetic therapeutic relationship.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rashawna Edwards

Rashawna Edwards

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


Hello! I'm Rashawna Edwards, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with more than 25 years of nursing experience. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life's challenges with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care. My approach combines medication management, supportive therapy, and practical coping strategies to help clients heal, build resilience, and achieve lasting emotional wellness. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
Theresa Nemenz

Theresa Nemenz

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I consider therapy to be a partnership with you during which we work toward helping you to feel more comfortable with yourself and toward feeling more empowered.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carolyn Martin

Carolyn Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe in meeting people exactly where they are, and honoring the truth that each person carries unique life experiences and hardships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Westlake, OH
There are over 22 therapists in Westlake, OH accepting new patients.
22+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 86%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 100%Cigna
  • 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 73%The Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 18%Man
License types
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  • 55%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 23%Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • 14%Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 18%Family therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 14%Couples therapy

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