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Grief counselors and therapists in Salem, OR

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Salem, OR

Navigating grief and loss in Salem requires compassionate support tailored to your unique journey. Headway connects you with 738 licensed providers experienced in grief counseling, bereavement support, and complicated grief treatment to help you process loss and find meaning.

Taouea Vitousek

Taouea Vitousek

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach to therapy is relational and attachment based... I have the understanding of how systems work in our community, and how burnout is effecting a lot of people right now.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tanya Hill

Tanya Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


My therapy style is centered on warmth, empathy, and inclusivity. Drawing from my extensive experience working with diverse populations, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where everyone feels heard, valued, and understood. Everyone brings unique experiences, and my goal is to ensure that our work together honors your cultural, spiritual, and personal life story.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heather Starbird

Heather Starbird

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ashland, OR


“My approach depends on my clients' needs. It is a combination of emotional support and guidance that leads to growth and real-life solutions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ammon Veil

Ammon Veil

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“Known for my calming presence, I create a compassionate space where clients feel comfortable and secure.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jeanette Merchant

Jeanette Merchant

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My goal is to ask meaningful questions, listen and develop useful techniques with you for more effective coping and communication.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juan Quintanilla

Juan Quintanilla

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My ultimate goal is to empower you, fostering self-acceptance, self-awareness, self- kindness and self-compassion...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Veronica Gacayan

Veronica Gacayan

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I approach my work with clients from a place of connection and understanding, taking the time to embrace and acknowledge the individuality of each client...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarah Kuretzky

Sarah Kuretzky

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


Hi, I’m Sarah Kuretzky, a Licensed Professional Counselor with graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. I work with individuals, couples, and families using a trauma-informed, compassionate, and practical approach. I specialize in anxiety, trauma responses, relationship patterns, emotional regulation, body image, women’s health issues, hormone-related mood changes, sexual dysfunction, parenting stress, and life transitions. My style is collaborative and direct, helping clients reduce shame, build insight, regulate emotions, communicate more clearly, and create meaningful change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael "Page" Morgan

Michael "Page" Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I am not interested in just being a soundboard for you. At a minimum, I will be a journal that talks back...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Maria Schafer

Maria Schafer

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I take a supportive role in the therapeutic relationship to help identify and access strengths in order to address life's struggles and facilitate healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Marilyn Sears

Dr. Marilyn Sears

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach is an integrative one. Not everyone's needs are the same, and I will tailor our time together to suit your unique needs...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Graston

Tiffany Graston

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I value the accessibility it offers and work intentionally to create a safe, grounded, and connected space online where real progress can happen.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alissa Burnham

Alissa Burnham

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My ultimate goal is for you to feel seen, heard, and supported - to notice positive internal changes and experience a better quality of life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Denny

Elizabeth Denny

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“In our first session, we will take it slow. I will work collaboratively with you to build goals and a plan toward them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Diana Scruggs, Dnp

Dr. Diana Scruggs, Dnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I believe in a holistic approach to care, providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to share your concerns and work toward healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ares Minks

Ares Minks

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“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 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Forster

Jennifer Forster

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I approach counseling as a joint relationship in which you and I collaborate in a supportive, safe environment. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, parenting, and women's issues.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 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
Dr. Nicole Chery

Dr. Nicole Chery

Psychologist

Virtual • Oregon


“Clients share that therapy sessions provide a warm, caring, and authentic environment—a place where they can truly breathe and begin to make the changes that they want in their lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Camila Richmond

Camila Richmond

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I am trained in EMDR and a certified Brainspotting practitioner. I utilize a variety of somatic techniques to help clients understand the connection of body and mind in overall wellness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alli Santa

Alli Santa

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I practice from a place of empathy and genuine understanding. I use different psychotherapy techniques to help each client with their individual needs.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nancy Benner

Nancy Benner

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach is deeply person-centered, focusing on understanding each individual's unique journey and strengths...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michaelyn Shumway

Michaelyn Shumway

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I'm a real person who understands what it's like to struggle, to heal, and to grow. That's why I bring a grounded, authentic approach to the care I provide.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire

Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Salem, OR


“He empowers his clients with the tools to be in control, advocate for themselves and make well-informed treatment decisions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Matt McNutt

Matt McNutt

Therapist

Virtual • Portland, OR


“I believe that meaningful change happens when you're met with compassion, curiosity, and the right tools to support your growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tim Ludeman

Tim Ludeman

Therapist

Virtual • Happy Valley, OR


I know that you expected your life to be fulfilling and enjoyable, but instead you just feel tired, discouraged, anxious, and stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. Maybe you avoid conflict in your marriage just to keep the peace, going through the motions in public while feeling disconnected in private. Or perhaps the weight of stress, a job you don’t enjoy, or a sense of being stuck has drained the energy and meaning from your life.

Deep down, you want to laugh again, feel close to your partner, and truly be teammates instead of adversaries. You don’t have to settle for this version of your life or your marriage—change is possible, and something better is within reach.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Adrien Wolmark

Dr. Adrien Wolmark

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“Deeply committed to affirming care for LGBTQIA+ communities, Dr. Wolmark believes in the innate human drive to grow and heal, even in the face of adversity.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Larry Bates

Larry Bates

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I have a calm, accepting demeanor and I work to create a safe space where healing and growth can take place.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tory Harding

Tory Harding

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My approach is to use Science-backed methods balanced with empathy and intuition, instilling Holistic, whole-body awareness...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dannon Mims

Dannon Mims

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My counseling style is warm and personable. I believe in the humanistic approach and treat everyone with respect, kindness, and compassion.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lynne Nanson

Lynne Nanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Sara Goldman

Sara Goldman

Therapist

In-person • Portland, OR


I'm glad you're here.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon, and have been in the field for over 13 years. I love working with humans who are navigating transitions and struggling with the big question of "what next?" I specialize in anxiety and trauma treatment.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenn Jones

Jenn Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


I have been a licensed clinical social worker since 2013. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient and residential programs with a wide variety of ages, races, economic status, religious affiliations and psychiatric disorders. I have received advanced training in psychoanalytic and trauma informed therapies. My specialities are Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma and Borderline P.D.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandra Lexi Walker

Alexandra Lexi Walker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Tonia Cottrell

Tonia Cottrell

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I practice what I call "Minnesota Nice": I'll tell you the truth you need to hear to grow, but I'll say it with kindness and warmth that ensures it never feels harsh or judgmental.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chantal Miniet

Chantal Miniet

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I view counseling as a journey of facilitated self-exploration to increase the level of self-awareness and understanding that helps the individual better navigate the challenges they are facing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Phipps Gesker

Kelly Phipps Gesker

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Vincent Dimone

Vincent Dimone

Therapist

Virtual • Oregon


“I create an environment where we start with a Lifestyle Assessment to help understand where you are, where you may want to focus and work on.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
David (Nando) Raynolds

David (Nando) Raynolds

Therapist

Virtual • Ashland, OR


“I help people have emotionally open and compassionate relationships both with themselves and with others.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lloyd Winkler

Lloyd Winkler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oregon


“I provide medication management with supportive psychotherapy to help you take meaningful steps toward a life aligned with your values and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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