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Grief counselors and therapists in Nashville, TN

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Nashville, TN

Whether you're grieving a loved one or processing a significant loss, Nashville-based therapists on Headway provide compassionate support through grief therapy and bereavement counseling. Access talk therapy with providers experienced in meaning-making, coping with death, and navigating anticipatory grief—all with affordable session costs and insurance support.

Douglas Devaney

Douglas Devaney

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to therapy is eclectic. I like to try and match my work style to my client and prefer to see myself as a supportive guide on life's journey.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Lytle

Sara Lytle

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to help my clients find meaning and hope amidst suffering; experience greater awareness and psychological flexibility; and live in alignment with their deepest values.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hilary Haverkamp

Hilary Haverkamp

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I especially love working with women and couples experiencing infertility, issues that might impact pregnancy, and postpartum disorders.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karen Kearby

Karen Kearby

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am interactive, engaged, and provide unconditional positive regard to create a safe environment for expression and exploration.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Sarah Swensen

Sarah Swensen

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I use a combination of CBT, DBT, strength-based, and solution-focused approaches to help you work through challenges and reach your goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alison Hedges

Alison Hedges

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy is a sacred process- one that offers you a safe, supportive place to show up fully, explore your experiences, cultivate strategies to help in times of anxiety or stress, heal/untangle old wounds, and reconnect with your true self.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cindy Thomas

Cindy Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that every individual has an innate ability to grow and heal, and my role as a therapist is to support and facilitate this process by fostering a relationship based on trust, respect, and understanding.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Douglas Harper

Douglas Harper

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hixson, TN


“I tend to utilize a conversational style of psychotherapy to help build rapport and trust between us.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jennifer Ladd

Jennifer Ladd

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have received specialized training in the treatment of PTSD utilizing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jessika Walker

Jessika Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I strive to create a warm, safe, and supportive environment where children and teens feel comfortable processing difficult experiences.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.

I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rashelle Reynolds

Rashelle Reynolds

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I’m a therapist who creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can show up as your full, authentic self. I believe healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and challenged in a supportive way. I work with individuals and couples to navigate anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.

My approach blends evidence-based practices with real, honest conversation. I will help you build practical tools, increase self-awareness, and take accountability—while also giving yourself grace. My goal is to help you not just cope, but truly grow and feel empowered in your life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tierra Rowland

Tierra Rowland

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I genuinely love walking alongside people as they discover their own capacity for growth and healing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Campos

Angela Campos

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is warm, practical, and flexible. I want therapy to meet you where you are while also helping you make real progress.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ashley Huntington

Ashley Huntington

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I specialize in working with women and marginalized communities, offering culturally affirming, identity-sensitive care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pam Thompson

Pam Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to counseling is meeting patients where they are to work on those goals that are important to you while challenging you to achieve all you can to be your best self.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michelle Walraven

Michelle Walraven

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I meet clients where they are. The environment is open and accepting - clients find it easy to be relaxed and open.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chami Kane

Chami Kane

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I feel called to walk with people in their time of need. As someone who has walked through cancer and infertility, I learned a lot of valuable lessons.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mary Ann Marcelli

Mary Ann Marcelli

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


You might look like you have everything together on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or mentally exhausted from carrying so much for so long. When you’re used to being the strong one, it can be hard to slow down or ask for help. You don’t have to do this alone. I provide a supportive space where you can understand your emotions, reduce stress, and begin moving toward feeling more balanced, confident, and in control.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ieeia Currie

Ieeia Currie

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Therapy is about holding up a mirror so that you're able to see where you are and envision where you want to be.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Hernandez

Michelle Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly and begin making meaningful changes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lakeasha Ford

Lakeasha Ford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tennessee


“I help individuals understand how their thoughts and feelings influence their behaviors and actions through a combination of different treatment approaches.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Pamela Ballard

Pamela Ballard

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I build trust through active listening, genuine concern, and respect, while introducing new perspectives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cindy Davis

Cindy Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • McMinnville, TN


“My approach to counseling is person-centered and strength-based. This means I believe each person already holds strengths, resilience, and wisdom within themselves...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christa Walker

Christa Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I practice a relational, human-centered approach to therapy that is less about being analyzed and more about being in a healthy, supportive relationship.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nancy Truett

Nancy Truett

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I provide compassionate care that is humanistic first, with an added trauma-informed approach to treating a variety of mental health disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Roy Adam Westmoreland

Roy Adam Westmoreland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Livingston, TN


“My approach is practical and focused on real results. I help you understand triggers, regulate emotions, and develop tools to manage anger, reduce stress, and improve decision-making so you can respond instead of react.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Lynda Green

Lynda Green

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I work to build a collaborative relationship with clients to help develop goals and work toward reaching those goals.”
Grief or loss, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jenny Carmona-Padilla

Jenny Carmona-Padilla

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Founder and Executive Director of https://therapeuticalliancehealth.com.

I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in the state of New York, Colorado, and Tennessee. I hold over 10 years of experience and have have worked in the field of psychology at numerous levels and with diverse populations. I gained experience in both the mental health and medical health fields while assisting and providing support to individuals, families, and couples, from early adulthood to late adulthood.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jedediah Wilson

Jedediah Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is simple: no stuffy therapy sessions or rigid protocols - just genuine, relaxed conversations that help you confront the issues that are holding you back.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tara Cantrell

Tara Cantrell

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is solution-focused and goal-oriented, helping you identify practical steps that create meaningful and lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Santana Adams

Santana Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I have a broad variety of therapeutic experience to include crisis intervention and trauma informed care. I received my master's degree in professional counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA and have been practicing in the field for over 10yrs.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Skyler Baker

Skyler Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Johnson City, TN


“I use a combination of holistic counseling and evidence-based approaches to create a safe, therapeutic space where healing and growth can thrive.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Zephaniah Mukendi

Zephaniah Mukendi

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I like to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for my clients; as we work to change the problem, they came needing help with.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Denise King

Denise King

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on helping clients create sustainable change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sierra Kasson

Sierra Kasson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that people are the experts in who they are and should be respected in that regard and treated as a partner during sessions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cheryl Stampley

Cheryl Stampley

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I work on establishing a rapport with all my clients so they feel comfortable, heard, accepted, appreciated and validated.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kristen Turbeville

Kristen Turbeville

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Are you feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to break—whether it’s addiction, codependency, or depression? You may feel overwhelmed, drained, or constantly putting others first while losing yourself in the process. I work with teens and adults across Tennessee who are navigating addiction, relationship patterns, and depression. Together, we create a supportive space where you can understand what’s driving these patterns and begin building a healthier, more balanced life.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michael Waldrop

Michael Waldrop

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cleveland, TN


“I work from a person centered approach which means I tailor my approach to the needs of the individual or couple before me.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Susan Bell

Susan Bell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Memphis, TN


“My style is warm, steady, and supportive, with a focus on helping you explore what's getting in the way, heal past hurts, and develop practical tools for long‐term well‐being and growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Nashville, TN
There are over 54 therapists in Nashville, TN accepting new patients.
54+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Trauma
  • 94%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 76%Cigna
  • 67%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 57%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
  • 52%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 2%German
  • 2%Italian
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 72%Woman
  • 28%Man
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 22%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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