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Grief counselors and therapists in West Chester, PA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in West Chester, PA

West Chester residents can access grief counseling and bereavement support through Headway's diverse provider network, featuring specialists in loss of a parent, loss of a partner, loss of a child, and other significant losses. Sessions combine acceptance-based approaches with practical coping strategies, available both virtually and in-person.

Felicia Brown-Haywood

Felicia Brown-Haywood

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I offer a supportive, down-to-earth space where we'll work together to develop practical tools that strengthen your sense of agency and move forward with clarity and confidence.”
Grief or loss, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michael Bruckner

Michael Bruckner

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“Mike is trained in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), as well as EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) and uses these modalities with great success.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kyra Whittenburg

Kyra Whittenburg

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensed in Maryland and Pennsylvania and nationally certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I believe therapy is a collaborative partnership built on trust, support, and mutual respect. My approach centers on balancing acceptance and change—meeting you where you are without judgment while helping you challenge unhealthy patterns, build new skills, and grow. Together, we will work toward meaningful change and creating a life worth living.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Elizabeth Reeves

Dr. Elizabeth Reeves

Psychologist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I view therapy as an opportunity not just to work through difficulties, but to actively build the life you want to live.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mark Walthofer

Mark Walthofer

Therapist

Virtual • Reading, PA


“My goal is to help you recognize exactly what you have to offer the world and, more importantly, to help you learn to celebrate yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Nicole Gordon

Nicole Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


“My hope is that clients will feel supported, respected, appreciated and understood after our sessions together.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Cleonese Dasent-Green

Cleonese Dasent-Green

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I take a warm, creative, and holistic approach, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can heal, grow, and thrive.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lauren Papenfuss

Lauren Papenfuss

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and certified Perinatal Therapist. I work with women 18-65 years old with a focus on the perinatal period and motherhood.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachael Lowery

Rachael Lowery

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I have a collaborative approach to therapy. I listen to your story and offer reflections and observations, always looking for edits from you!”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, OCD
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janette Halstead

Janette Halstead

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I strive to create a warm, safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kytisha Sims

Kytisha Sims

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My clinical background has allowed me to work with individuals across the lifespan and across a wide range of mental health conditions, providing a strong foundation in comprehensive assessment, therapeutic communication, and evidence-based care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Thomas Fiki

Dr. Thomas Fiki

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I provide accurate diagnoses, medication management, and CBT-based techniques to help you build effective coping skills and achieve greater stability.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Leila Simmons

Leila Simmons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Harrisburg, PA


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges with compassion, curiosity, and care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Victor Franco

Victor Franco

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“He focuses on utilizing the creative process as a means of self-expression and exploring mental health.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Terri Shimizu

Terri Shimizu

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe therapy should feel like a partnership — one where we work together to uncover what's getting in the way and move toward the life you want to live.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Cinthia Andujar

Cinthia Andujar

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, particularly those navigating the impact of past abusive relationships...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Giselle Sosa

Giselle Sosa

Therapist

Virtual • Bangor, PA


“I focus on clients strengths and help them identify and change the limiting beliefs that are preventing them from becoming the best version of themselves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juan Flores

Juan Flores

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“He firmly believes that you are the author of your own life story and possess unique strengths that can help you overcome any obstacles you may face.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Savannah Fyfe

Savannah Fyfe

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“With 18 years in behavioral health, I help adults manage anxiety, recover from substance use, and navigate major life transitions with practical, real-world strategies.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacklyn Snyder

Jacklyn Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My path into this work began in clinical research, where I spent years focused on suicide prevention and learned how much a compassionate listener in a safe space can matter...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heidi Cosmi-Godau

Heidi Cosmi-Godau

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am a warm, supportive and affirming therapist who helps clients manage the difficulties in life and create goals to improve it.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jana Allen

Jana Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can grow emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Debra Manning

Debra Manning

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe strongly in recovery oriented care which simple means I expect you to recover from whatever you are going through at this chapter in your life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chikodili Obi

Chikodili Obi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • King of Prussia, PA


“She specializes in treatment of depression, anxiety, ADHD, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, psychosis and mood disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Glenn Covert

Glenn Covert

Therapist

Virtual • Harrisburg, PA


“With over 24 years of counseling experience, I help individuals and couples move beyond just talking about problems to actually finding solutions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steve Cohn

Steve Cohn

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“When people keep trying the same approaches, they generally get the same results. This is a big part of why I often utilize less conventional approaches...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Jones

Elizabeth Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I look to provide unconditional support and encouragement within the therapeutic setting to help you find the right skills to build confidence and mastery in order to overcome those challenges independently.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Pamela Kennebrew

Dr. Pamela Kennebrew

Therapist

Virtual • Haverford, PA


I support individuals navigating life’s transitions—whether that means marriage, divorce, retirement, relocation, empty nesting, menopause, or simply the quiet realization that life is asking for something new.

My practice is rooted in culturally responsive, client-centered care that honors the full complexity of who you are—not just the labels others may place on you. I believe healing begins when people feel truly seen, understood, and supported without judgment.

While I work with individuals from all walks of life, I have a special passion for supporting women of color, particularly those 55 and older, who are redefining themselves in powerful new seasons of life.

You do not have to navigate change alone.

Together, we will work toward the life you are seeking—personally, professionally, and spiritually.

Grief or loss, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Stacey Laverock

Stacey Laverock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hermitage, PA


I am an LCSW, psychotherapist, with 12+ yrs experience in the Mental Health field. I have worked in many different Mental Health Settings such as: Residential, IBHS, Drug/Alcohol, and Community Based. Specializations include: CCTP, EMDR, and Anxiety, Depression.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Daniel Clune

Daniel Clune

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“My counseling style is direct yet supportive. Best practice for each client is at the fore front of my professional self.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Belinda Twumasi

Belinda Twumasi

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“You deserve more than simply surviving each day; you deserve healing, peace, and the freedom to live a life grounded in purpose, wholeness, and hope.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candice Mcmanis

Candice Mcmanis

Therapist

Virtual • Export, PA


“She strives to create a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, respect, and empowerment-where clients feel heard and supported while developing the skills and insight needed to create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicholos Grant

Nicholos Grant

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“During our first session, my main goal is to create a safe, calm, and judgment-free space where you can share at your own pace.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Muhammad Iqbal

Dr. Muhammad Iqbal

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


I am a board-certified psychiatrist committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and person‐centered care to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. My training includes a general psychiatry residency in New Jersey and an advanced Addiction Psychiatry/NIDA‐T32 Research Fellowship at Columbia University in New York City, where I received specialized experience in the treatment of substance use disorders, comorbidity, and academic research.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nico Massucci

Nico Massucci

Therapist

Virtual • Pennsylvania


“I believe that our ability to make progress through difficult experiences is heavily influenced by the beliefs we hold.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hyungbum Kang

Hyungbum Kang

Therapist

Virtual • Philadelphia, PA


“My therapeutic style is active, structured, and goal-oriented while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynna Arbogast

Lynna Arbogast

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pennsylvania


“I take an open and collaborative approach to therapy, meeting clients where they are and supporting them as they navigate life's challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Andrea Willoughby Taylor

Andrea Willoughby Taylor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Altoona, PA


“My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered. I believe in using mindfulness-based coping strategies...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lockeisha Johnson

Lockeisha Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pittsburgh, PA


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of nursing experience across behavioral health, trauma, critical care, geriatrics, and nursing leadership. Throughout my career, I have seen how deeply mental health affects every part of a person’s life, their relationships, work, sleep, confidence, physical health, and ability to feel like themselves.

I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for clients navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, mood changes, insomnia, stress, burnout, and life transitions.

My style is warm, empowering, holistic, and solution-oriented. I believe healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported without judgment. My goal is to help clients feel less stuck, reconnect with themselves, and move toward feeling whole again. Together, we will look beyond symptoms and explore the life experiences, stressors, sleep patterns, medical concerns, relationships, and personal goals that may be affecting your mental health.

I want clients to leave care feeling informed, hopeful, and equipped with a plan that helps them optimize what matters most and build a life they can truly enjoy.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our therapists located within 20 miles of West Chester, PA who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists within 20 miles of West Chester, PA
There are over 31 therapists in West Chester, PA accepting new patients.
31+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 97%Stress management
  • 94%Depression
  • 84%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 84%Cigna
  • 84%Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 74%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%German
  • 3%Hebrew
  • 3%Spanish
  • 3%Turkish
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 19%Man
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 32%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 10%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 6%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 45%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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