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Grief counselors and therapists in Portland, OR

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Portland, OR

Navigating grief and loss in Portland requires compassionate support tailored to your unique journey. Headway connects you with 737 licensed providers experienced in grief counseling, bereavement support, and trauma recovery through evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling, and many clients pay as little as $0 per session with insurance.

Kris Cavanaugh

Kris Cavanaugh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.7 mi away • Portland, OR


“I focus on real-life patterns, insight, and solutions—helping you respond differently while building on the strengths you already have.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Atalla

Jessica Atalla

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Portland, OR


I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where it feels safe to lay all your cards out on the table without fear of being judged. Our lives can sometimes be brutal, or exceedingly beautiful, and everything in between. I'm here for all of it. I find that I work particularly well with people who are struggling with major life transitions, grief, and managing chronic conditions.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renee Moseley

Renee Moseley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Portland, OR


“I bring humor because laughter belongs in healing, candor because truth builds trust, and curiosity because understanding creates change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Harold Thomas

Harold Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.3 mi away • Portland, OR


“My therapy approach is collaborative and strengths-based, blending Solution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Dougherty

Erin Dougherty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • Portland, OR


“I believe that times of change, while often overwhelming, are also powerful opportunities for growth, healing, and self-discovery.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sofia Jasani

Sofia Jasani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Portland, OR


“I am especially passionate about creating a culturally responsive and affirming space for clients exploring the impact of race, culture, and religion on their emotional wellbeing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emi Jean Sakamoto Sanderson

Emi Jean Sakamoto Sanderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6 mi away • Beaverton, OR


“I don't view my clients as impaired or ill, but as a human being with overwhelming challenges that is reaching out for help.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alexandra Lexi Walker

Alexandra Lexi Walker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Portland, OR


“My main goal working with teenagers is to make an authentic connection and build trust as they grow through their formative years.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Eating disorders, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristi Mills

Kristi Mills

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Beaverton, OR


“I understand grief and addiction from personal experience. I spent the majority of my counseling career helping to heal individuals who were incarcerated for substance use and mental illness.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Melisa Finch

Dr. Melisa Finch

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Lake Oswego, OR


“I draw from evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT to help you build insight, shift patterns that keep getting in your way, and develop practical tools to support meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Nowell

Angela Nowell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • Portland, OR


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where healing can begin and hope can be restored.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Danielle Thompson

Danielle Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Tigard, OR


“I believe in providing a safe and caring environment for each client to work on, and achieve their individual therapy goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Steven Donaldson

Steven Donaldson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Tigard, OR


“I work to create a good working environment for my clients, one that will allow you to explore yourself as realistically and objectively as possible.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Olga Marchenkova

Olga Marchenkova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • Portland, OR


I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with dual degrees in Educational and Clinical Psychology. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, OCD, life transitions or crises, and family or parent–child relationship issues.

I provide therapy in both English and Russian, with deep understanding of the Russian-speaking culture and its unique family dynamics.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Natalie Harper

Natalie Harper

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • Tigard, OR


“I am especially drawn to working with childhood trauma and inner child healing, gender and sexuality–related concerns, co-occurring disorders, depression, and stress-related conditions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Troy Mitchell

Troy Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • Portland, OR


“My work is practical, direct, and grounded in respect—focused on real change without judgment or fluff.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lynne Nanson

Lynne Nanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • Tualatin, OR


“I will provide compassionate listening, understanding, and perspective of the impact your experiences have had on you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Russell Brechbiel

Russell Brechbiel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Gladstone, OR


“I approach each client with curiosity, acceptance, and empathy, creating a safe space to explore both challenges and strengths, as well as hopes for change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis Brown

Alexis Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Beavercreek, OR


“I am a person with lived experience with addiction and I am very passionate about helping others finding their way to and through recovery.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stuart Bennett

Stuart Bennett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Corbett, OR


“Instead of sitting in an office downtown we sit in the garden at the farm surrounded by nature & farm animals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Joselyn Salaz

Joselyn Salaz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Salem, OR


“I offer a beautiful blend of evidenced based therapy and blend it with energy healing, astrology, hypnotherapy and other ancient healing techniques...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Theo Eiben

Theo Eiben

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I'm Theo, a licensed therapist (LMHC-NY, LPCC-OH, LPC-OR) specializing in depth-oriented existential therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joys Maclaurin

Joys Maclaurin

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe that we are all born with a fundamental need for connection, and when that connection is threatened, it can lead to emotional and physical pain.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Krystal Senner

Krystal Senner

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I enjoy helping people learn new skills and tools so they can get where they want to be and build confidence where it is needed.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tiffany Somerville

Tiffany Somerville

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe children are incredibly resilient, and with the right support, they can grow and thrive after difficult experiences.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mark McWhorter

Mark McWhorter

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My counseling approach is rooted in empathy, attentive listening, and practical support—creating a space where you feel truly heard and understood.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tessa Love

Tessa Love

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“Clients often tell me our sessions feel less like "therapy" and more like talking to someone who truly gets it — warm, down-to-earth, and occasionally funny...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Fiona Standen

Fiona Standen

Therapist

Virtual • Albany, OR


Hi there-may name is Fiona Standen and I am a psychotherapist, practicing since 2001 and specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer McCort

Jennifer McCort

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I am an LCSW specializing in end of life care with extensive experience supporting individuals and families facing serious illness, end of life challenges, and bereavement issues.”
Grief or loss, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jodi Peterson

Jodi Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • Redmond, OR


I specialize in attachment wounds, family of origin issues and trauma. My work history consists of working with children and teens in foster care as well as behavioral health settings.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrew Hosier

Andrew Hosier

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“Life is hard, and painful thoughts and feelings are part of that. The goal isn't to get rid of them, it's to learn how to carry them skillfully so you can live in a way you'd be proud of.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kari Wolbert

Kari Wolbert

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor treating both mental health and addiction. I have spent years working with many different community populations at local, state, and federal levels. I completed my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in December 2020 and am currently working on my Doctorate. Since then I have expanded my client population to include mental health counseling along with my SUD clients. I also work with domestic violence victims and perpetrators. I completed EMDR training May of 2022 and can now offer this specified trauma counseling. I am a mother of three kids.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Randall Morrison

Randall Morrison

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach is eclectic, utilizing Mindfulness, CBT, Trauma Informed Care, and Existential approaches.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ami Kernan

Ami Kernan

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


Welcome! I'm Ami.

I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in private practice and I'm glad you found your way here. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, so take a moment to read about me and how I work. If anything resonates, I'd love to connect for a free consultation to explore whether I might be a good fit for what you're looking for.

What I offer:

I provide individual therapy for people who want to move through life's with greater ease, clarity, and fulfillment. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a deep respect for your unique experiences and identities.

I identify as Queer and Asian-American, and many of my clients share these identities. If you're queer, trans, gender expansive, neurodivergent, or in some way navigating a life between cultures, I'd love to offer you a space to explore your experience and how you want to show up in the world.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zachariah Garney

Zachariah Garney

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I'm fascinated by how people work. Together we'll explore the experiences, beliefs, and relationships that have shaped you, not to dwell on the past, but to create practical, lasting change in the present.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Moronke Aboyewa

Moronke Aboyewa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I create a warm, empathetic space where you feel safe to explore, question, and process life circumstances without judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Beverly Johnson

Beverly Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I have experience working with adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and relationship issues.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Deborah Coppersmith

Deborah Coppersmith

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worried about your child or family? I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience helping children, parents, and caregivers through big feelings and life changes. As a former elementary school counselor and certified K–12 art teacher, I understand the school, social, and family pressures kids and teens face.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Taylor Alderson

Taylor Alderson

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My goal is to create an empathic space for self-reflection and acceptance resulting in transformed relationship to self and others.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jasmine Washington

Jasmine Washington

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


Hi, I'm Jasmine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker! I studied at the University of Illinois and at Boston University, and I've been in the field for 7 years. My areas of focus are depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and stress.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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