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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Tennessee

Coping with the death of a loved one is deeply personal. Our Tennessee-based providers offer compassionate grief therapy using evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and CBT. Find your fit among thousands of providers with availability within two weeks.

Candace Grahl

Candace Grahl

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Murfreesboro, TN


If you feel like you don't quite recognize yourself anymore, mood swings that come out of nowhere, anxiety that wasn't there before, old wounds resurfacing you thought you'd already dealt with, you're not imagining it, and you're not alone in it. I work with women navigating the hormonal and identity shifts of midlife, including perimenopause and menopause, helping you understand what's happening beneath the surface so we can do more than just manage symptoms, and actually get to what's underneath them. I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee with a master's in clinical mental health counseling and training in EMDR, DBT, CBT, EFT, and Motivational Interviewing. I bring experience from private practice, clinical roles in group practice, and residential treatment work for substance abuse."

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Desarei Hoss

Desarei Hoss

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I take an affirming, collaborative approach to foster a healthy therapeutic relationship based on trust and security.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Edwards

Amy Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Together, we'll look at how your current thoughts and habits might be holding you back, and then build a practical, step-by-step game plan to help you reach the specific goals you care about most.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ondria Spivey

Ondria Spivey

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I work hard at creating a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel seen, heard, and supported...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ingrid Ransom Boje

Ingrid Ransom Boje

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“I am a specialized trauma therapist trained in EMDR, IFS, Inner Child, Somatic work, and Gottman Couples Therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Amandajo Serrano

Amandajo Serrano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clarksville, TN


I get it—feeling stuck in the same old patterns, craving deeper connections, and wondering how to even begin to break free can be exhausting. If you’re anything like the people I work with (and honestly, like I once was myself), you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking, “Something has to change... but what?” That’s where I come in.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire

Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“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 7 insurance carriers
Anna Benko

Anna Benko

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Great to meet you. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying emotional pain, relationship challenges, or life circumstances that have left you feeling stuck or disconnected. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family conflict, trauma, grief and loss, identity concerns, and major life transitions. I understand that every person's story is different, and I believe healing begins by creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming emotions, navigating changes within your family, coping with loss, or trying to better understand yourself, therapy can provide an opportunity to gain insight, build healthier coping skills, and reconnect with what matters most to you. My goal is to help you move toward greater balance, emotional wellness, and a more fulfilling life.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Francine Owens

Francine Owens

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I will help you change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Landon Rives

Landon Rives

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“I believe the connection between therapist and client is crucial to create the space to be honest and confront one's life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Lovell

Angela Lovell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I'd rather start low, go slow, and get it right than rush you onto something that doesn't fit your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Justin Davis

Justin Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“As someone who has first hand experienced overwhelm, hurt, depression and anxiety in and out of the church- I am here today because of my journey.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Luda Wilner

Luda Wilner

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I'm a somatic therapist who believes that healing happens when we feel safe enough to come home to ourselves, in our bodies, in our stories, and in our truth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Kessler

Kristen Kessler

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“At the end of each session, I hope that clients have gotten a chance in their day to laugh a little, feel seen by someone who cares, and have confidence that they are one step closer to their goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Cynthia Jackson

Cynthia Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My work focuses on helping people find practical, real-life solutions to the challenges they are facing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Hamill

Stephanie Hamill

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I will meet you where you are, help you understand what's keeping you stuck, and work with you toward real, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christine Polk

Christine Polk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jackson, TN


“Pain can be emotional, physical or spiritual and sometimes we need to talk about it, process it and allow the Lord to heal those deep places of hurt.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Amber Dillehay

Amber Dillehay

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I am an LCSW in Tennessee and provide telehealth therapy for adults across the state. I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, women's issues, and the unique challenges faced by Veterans. My journey to becoming a provider started in hospital social work. where I worked with fragile patient's navigating serious health concerns and complex emotional challenges. Today, I have privilege of helping Veteran's with distinct life transitions.

Reaching out for support takes courage, and you don't have to face life's challenges alone. Whether you're navigating a major life transition or simply feeling overwhelmed, I'm here to provide a safe space where you can be yourself without fear of judgement.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Leah Pyron

Leah Pyron

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have a strengths-based approach that empowers clients to recognize their own patterns and make the changes they want to see in their lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Brittany Cox

Brittany Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I help adults who are overwhelmed by grief, stress, or major life changes find direction and relief again.

Therapy with me is about taking pressure off your shoulders and replacing it with calm, clarity, and the support you deserve.

Grief or loss, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lacey Jackson

Lacey Jackson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Murfreesboro, TN


My name is Lacey Jackson, LCSW. I have been in private practice for 5+ years. My priority is to connect with clients while creating a trusting and comfortable environment.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Wascher

Lisa Wascher

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“My approach to therapy is eclectic in that I am client-led and allow the therapeutic process to be fluid enough to respond to each client's unique needs.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stanley Click

Stanley Click

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that it is important to challenge as well as confront thinking errors that keep one from growing.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sara Baldwin

Sara Baldwin

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine care. I am passionate about helping my clients update old, outdated coping skills, strengthen resilience, honor their losses, and make meaningful changes that align with their hopes and goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erika Fugere

Erika Fugere

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Johnson City, TN


Hey there! I am a therapist that has a passion for helping individuals cope with ongoing life stressors. I want to assist people with building the best version of themselves. I specialize in working with those who struggle to manage their stress and/or anxiety. I love working with individuals who are struggling to navigate the complex world of relationships & parenting. I also enjoy helping those who struggle with financial stress and anxiety build a healthier relationship with money.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Amanda Estevez

Amanda Estevez

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I use a variety of approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-focused CBT, relaxation techniques, problem-solving, parenting support, behavioral management, EMDR and mindfulness to help...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Samantha Acosta

Samantha Acosta

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Hello! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) based in Tennessee. I am also licensed in the states of UT and NE. I have been in practice for 15 years. I love working with clients who are genuinely seeking therapy for their own growth and awareness. I enjoy helping clients who want to take a deeper look at behaviors and relationships in their lives that could be modified and or improved. I started my career in community mental health working with individuals who were suffering from addiction, childhood trauma, family conflict, and faith crisis. I feel like I have learned the true impact addiction, poverty, trauma, and abuse can have on an individual and family system. This has helped me create space for clients to feel safe, heard, valued, and respected in our sessions. I look forward to meeting you!

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shuntai Walker

Shuntai Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I incorporate creative interventions like aromatherapy, meditation, guided imagery, relaxation, art, music, and poetry to help clients explore their emotions and find clarity.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adam Naylor

Adam Naylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Memphis, TN


“You are a person with a story, not a clinical project. I come to you from the perspective that you have immense value and purpose and that you are made for relational connection.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jaime Weems

Jaime Weems

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I am a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, addiction and relationship challenges. I work with children, adolescents and adults to create a supportive space where healing and growth feel possible.

Specific modalities are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Nurturing Parenting, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness and Muscle relaxation.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jenny Hudson

Jenny Hudson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clarksville, TN


“My approach to therapy is intentional, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based treatments that help you create meaningful changes that continue long after our work together has ended.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandi Hampshire

Brandi Hampshire

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is open-minded, compassionate, and solution-focused. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you, offer a different perspective when needed, and help you recognize your strengths.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Charles Noel

Charles Noel

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My focus is on helping you feel safe enough to face what has been hard, and supported enough to move through it.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leanna Baldner

Leanna Baldner

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


“I will pull from existential, person-centered, somatic, attachment-based, and psychodynamic approaches to help individuals unlock a deeper connection to themselves, heal their wounded parts, and engage life in ways that are purpose filled.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amani Dickerson

Amani Dickerson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Therapy can be a safe, judgment-free place to sort through what feels heavy, confusing, or hard to name.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mark Pafford

Mark Pafford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Smithville, TN


My name is Mark and I have come to this introduction today with the benefit of a professional background which includes: 2 Masters degrees in Counseling and Divinity; TN licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider; United Methodist and Multi-Faith Chaplain; Certifications in Dialectical Behavior and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy modalities; Grief and Bereavement Certifications; 5 yrs of Private Practice in Counseling; 3 yrs in Community MH clinic as a Licensed Professional Counselor

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Burgess

Emily Burgess

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


If you understand why you feel the way you do but still can’t seem to change the patterns keeping you stuck, therapy can go deeper than simply talking about what’s wrong.

Hi, I’m Emily Burgess, LCSW, PMH-C, CMNCS, owner of Conduit Counseling Collective. I work with clients who may look like they’re functioning well on the outside but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or exhausted from holding everything together.

My approach is warm, practical, collaborative, and whole-person focused. We’ll make space to understand your story and where your patterns came from—but we won’t stop there. I believe insight is most helpful when it leads to meaningful change in everyday life.

My work integrates evidence-based therapy with parts work, somatic approaches, nervous system regulation, and the connection between mental and physical wellbeing. When appropriate, we may explore how sleep, movement, nutrition, stress, relationships, and daily rhythms are impacting the way you feel. Mental health doesn’t exist separately from the rest of your body or your life.

I’ve worked in mental health since 2013 and have specialized experience in anxiety, life transitions, women’s mental health, and perinatal mental health.

Therapy with me is supportive, but it’s also active. I’ll bring curiosity, compassion, perspective, accountability—and probably some humor. You don’t need to have the right words or show up with everything figured out.

My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build trust in yourself, and turn insight into change that actually carries into your life.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Juan Valenzuela

Juan Valenzuela

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am passionate about supporting and encouraging my brothers and sisters as they seek to navigate the difficulties of life and develop resilience that can lead to personal healing and spiritual growth.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Morgan Nataro

Morgan Nataro

Therapist

Virtual • Clarksville, TN


“My style is calm, collaborative, and sometimes direct, but I believe each client is the expert on their own life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists in Tennessee who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Tennessee
There are over 805 therapists in Tennessee accepting new patients.
805+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 94%Stress management
  • 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Ascension
  • 52%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 81%Online only
  • 19%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 18%Man
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 11%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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