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Grief counselors and therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh's compassionate mental health community includes providers trained in Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy, acceptance-based approaches, and supportive bereavement counseling. Headway makes finding the right grief counselor accessible—choose from 1,671 licensed providers, schedule virtually or in-person, and work with your insurance to minimize out-of-pocket costs.

John Caruso

John Caruso

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


As a licensed therapist in Maryland with two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life transitions and emotional challenges.

My professional focus encompasses trauma recovery, mood disorders, military and veteran mental health, and life stage transitions including divorce, grief, and end-of-life counseling. As a former firefighter in the Baltimore area, I bring a deep expertise in addressing posttraumatic stress, first responder mental health, and traumatic brain injury. My approach centers on understanding each individual's unique journey, offering compassionate support for those experiencing stress, anxiety, and emotional complexity.

With a commitment to holistic healing, I work closely with clients to develop resilience, process challenging experiences, and rediscover personal strength. Whether supporting veterans, first responders, or individuals facing significant life changes, I provide a supportive, understanding environment where healing and growth can flourish.

My therapeutic practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches that honor each client's individual experience and potential for transformation.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brian Gadinski

Brian Gadinski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I work with individuals to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 23 insurance carriers
Brittany Beach

Brittany Beach

Therapist

Virtual • Altoona, PA


“Healing isn't about returning to who you were; it's about creating a life that feels meaningful, resilient, and authentically yours.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Eugene Garmon

Eugene Garmon

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach to therapy is to meet the everyone where they are, understanding you as an individual with needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valentina Hollinger

Valentina Hollinger

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and genuine. I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to be honest...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joseph Bretz

Joseph Bretz

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Joe uses an eclectic approach that is person-centered, involves an exploration of feelings, facilitates personal insight, fosters mindfulness of the world, releases the client's will, which allows the client to make decisions for change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dawn Kaloz

Dawn Kaloz

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“What humans need the most is a safe space. A place where they're not judged, not rushed, and not told to "just get over it."”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Wregget

Courtney Wregget

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe meaningful growth happens when people feel safe, understood, and empowered to be themselves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Takiya Boyd

Takiya Boyd

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe every person's story matters, and I take time to truly understand your experiences before building a treatment plan around your unique needs and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Madelyn Witkoski

Madelyn Witkoski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but it does not have to be. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported from the very first session. I am known for being down-to-earth, genuine, and easy to talk to. I have several years of experience providing family therapy and working with individuals facing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, family conflict, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and flexible, allowing us to work together to identify goals and develop practical strategies that support meaningful change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline (Jackie) Lovell

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lovell

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My MSW from Adelphi University (2017) reflects a deeply personal journey that, combined with extensive career experiences—spanning foster care, hospitals, and outpatient settings—has profoundly shaped my empathetic, down-to-earth approach to therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Lali Binder

Lali Binder

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My style is warm, supportive, and down-to-earth. I want you to feel comfortable and safe as we work together.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gill Jasmine

Gill Jasmine

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where we work together to work and process through things like anxiety, depression, stress, or major life transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Timothy Kozak

Timothy Kozak

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather Hudson

Heather Hudson

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Who you are matters to me — and I mean that in the most specific way. Your story, your nervous system, your family history, your relationship with yourself. Not a diagnosis. Not a checklist. You.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years of experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and the quiet weight of just not feeling like yourself anymore. I offer telehealth therapy across Pennsylvania and Florida, which means you can access support from wherever you are — no commute, no waiting room.

I began working in criminal justice before pursuing social work — and that dual lens gives me a broad way of understanding people and the systems that shape them. I've worked alongside people in crisis, in grief, in deeply stuck places. I know what it looks like when someone is carrying trauma they've never named, and I know how to sit with you in that without flinching. My style is warm, grounded, and genuinely down to earth.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Cornelia Sewell-Allen

Cornelia Sewell-Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and individualized because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Talisa Reed

Talisa Reed

Therapist

Virtual • Pittsburgh, PA


“I believe for therapy to be most effective, it is imperative to uncover the underlying beliefs and events that are the root of one's present-day problems.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Diomarys Nunez

Diomarys Nunez

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Welcome to therapy! My name is Diomarys Nuñez, I am a bilingual, Dominican licensed professional counselor. I obtained my master's in clinical counseling in 2020. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, in both rural and urban settings, with individuals from across the lifespan. I specialize in perinatal mental health, women's issues, and anxiety disorders, along with other mental health challenges.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Infertility
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Brittany Lippert

Dr. Brittany Lippert

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Reaching out for support can be one of the hardest steps, and you don't have to do it alone. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, coping with the effects of trauma, navigating grief, struggling in relationships, adjusting to a life transition, or facing parenting challenges, I offer a compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. Together, we will explore your experiences, identify your strengths, develop practical tools for managing challenges, and work toward the goals that matter most to you.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Bannet Agesa

Bannet Agesa

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Bannet creates a compassionate, client-centered environment where individuals can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katherine Spencer

Katherine Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My style is warm and direct, with a focus on helping you create meaningful, sustainable change in your daily life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Hanson

Nicole Hanson

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or adjusting to a new chapter, I aim to create a supportive space where you feel heard and understood.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Hurley

Rachel Hurley

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Therapy can offer a space where you don't have to pretend everything is under control and can explore what's really going on.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Cyana Capello

Cyana Capello

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I prioritize individualizing the sessions and goals to each person with the use of videos, scales, books and worksheets.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Ashcraft

Paul Ashcraft

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“While I am grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, I take an eclectic approach to our work together, often incorporating ACT, trauma-focused methods, and exposure to accommodate your needs.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chris Walter

Chris Walter

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I became a therapist because I find people genuinely fascinating, specifically how we each experience ourselves, life, and reality, and how we approach living – our inner process. That curiosity has driven more than 20 years of clinical & spiritual work with adults navigating trauma, sexuality, spirituality, expanded states of consciousness, depression, anxiety, identity, grief, men's issues, and major life transitions. Currently, I run my private practice while also directing and teaching in a graduate Counseling Psychology program.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jaithra Jayakrishnan

Jaithra Jayakrishnan

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe in meeting clients where they are, helping them feel seen, heard, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward healing and growth.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kenlo McGowan

Kenlo McGowan

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My counseling approach is based upon acceptance, honesty, and providing a comfortable atmosphere for individuals to release and discuss the issues they are struggling with, while getting support, guidance and encouragement.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sheria Francis

Sheria Francis

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 14 years of experience supporting individuals through mental health challenges, trauma, and substance use concerns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Catherine Dambach

Catherine Dambach

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


“I am a great listener, and I validate your thoughts and feelings. I will help you develop goals that are attainable and realistic and work with you every step of the way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Weidler

Christopher Weidler

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is warm, practical, and tailored to your goals. I use evidence-based models like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method, and motivational approaches...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Crystal Davis-Johnson

Crystal Davis-Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Elkins Park, PA


“My compassionate, warm, and supportive approach is grounded in evidenced-based, integrative, and client-centered techniques.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Funmilayo Whitaker

Dr. Funmilayo Whitaker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Morrisville, PA


“I use a warm, empathic, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach in treating individuals with mental illness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Harim Jung

Harim Jung

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“As a Queer and Asian American licensed psychotherapist, I believe that feeling seen and understood is essential to the transformative healing process of therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anita Rosenberg

Anita Rosenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


Hi there and welcome. My name is Anita and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and currently providing virtual therapy to individuals residing in Pennsylvania and Florida. I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years, and currently specialize in treating adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, traumatic life experience, disordered eating and substance use recovery. I also have significant experience working with diverse cultural populations and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
June Gallegos Moser

June Gallegos Moser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Watsontown, PA


I've spent more than two decades helping people find clarity, resilience, and hope. My love for nature and animals reminds me daily of the importance of presence, patience, and kindness, qualities I bring into every session. I strive to create a space where you feel supported, respected, and empowered to move toward the life you want.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristle Small

Kristle Small

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


“I take a culturally responsive, client-centered approach that honors your lived experiences and identity.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christopher Kempski

Christopher Kempski

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“As a doctoral trained therapist in alternative therapies, I incorporate the philosophy of the mind and body perspective in my practice.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Phillip Divon

Phillip Divon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe every individual deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Christman

Jennifer Christman

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My approach is compassionate, practical, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists in Pittsburgh, PA who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Pittsburgh, PA
There are over 1,658 therapists in Pittsburgh, PA accepting new patients.
1,658+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 85%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 81%Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania
  • 71%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 49%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
  • 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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