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Grief counselors and therapists in Vermont

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Vermont

Processing bereavement after losing a parent, partner, child, or friend takes time and support. Headway's Vermont network includes compassionate providers experienced in grief counseling, meaning-making work, and coping with death—using modalities tailored to your unique experience. Find providers with open availability within two weeks.

Margaret Swanson

Margaret Swanson

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


I am Margaret Swanson, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) in both Vermont and New Hampshire. I specialize in trauma - informed care and work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse and relationship challenges. My approach draws heavily on Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) - approaches I believe are especially powerful when trauma has made it harder to trust others and move forward. I know how it feels to be stuck. With the right support, meaningful growth is possible. I offer telehealth sessions.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Josh Burke

Josh Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I would describe my approach to be goal-oriented and client/person-centered, which leads to engaging, practical approaches to problem-solving many concerns as they relate to individual stressors.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Richard Langsner

Richard Langsner

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


Asking for help is difficult, but it’s worth it for the relief it brings. In 30 years of professional experience, I have witnessed the transformative power of therapy. I specialize in working with adult individuals. I am genuinely interested in you and your human experience. How has it shaped you? What obstacles has it erected in your path? Let’s get curious about it all. My complete respect and empathy are always present.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Cetin

Jennifer Cetin

Therapist

Virtual • Barre, VT


“I believe strong therapeutic relationships enhance daily living and increase the chances of building strong relationships in everyday life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Kijak

Patricia Kijak

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Vermont


“I believe effective treatment begins with building trust and creating a safe, supportive environment where children and adolescents feel comfortable expressing themselves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Knox Wilder

Knox Wilder

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I am passionate about serving the diverse needs of queer, trans, and gender non-conforming individuals and family systems!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cara Behan

Cara Behan

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


As a therapist, my goal is to help you live a happier and more fulfilling life. It can be difficult to know if you are on the right path, have healthy relationships, and are satisfied with your life's direction. How do you feel about where you are headed? I can support your self discovery in a compassionate and understanding way. I work towards identifying one's strengths and empowering clients struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship problems and life transitions. I specialize in working with young women, new moms and couples navigating the transitional stages of family life.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aimee Rozum

Aimee Rozum

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


I've been in practice for thirty years, working with clients of all ages. I have Master's Degrees in Counseling and Religious Studies, with concentrations in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, EMDR and Expressive Therapies.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deanna Benner

Deanna Benner

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Bernadette Guidry

Bernadette Guidry

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I believe in a holistic perspective to therapy and enjoy helping individuals find their inner strength and wisdom to heal from pain, manage their stress, improve their relationships, and cultivate joy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Julie Fried

Julie Fried

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I am a compassionate therapist who believes that everyone can change when given the support to do so.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Allison Ann Lyavdansky

Allison Ann Lyavdansky

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Springfield, VT


“I want to help you to be the best version of yourself. My goal is for you to leave our meetings feeling better than when you arrived; clearer, calmer, and more empowered to achieve YOUR goals!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Richard Farrell

Richard Farrell

Therapist

Virtual • Morrisville, VT


“My approach is practical and collaborative. I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lila Webb

Lila Webb

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide much of my work with clients. Through this, we get clear on what is important to you...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pierrette Lumumba

Pierrette Lumumba

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Vermont


“I take a warm, holistic, and collaborative approach to treatment and strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable and heard.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nikki Brant

Nikki Brant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wells River, VT


I have worked in a variety of settings, from in-patient to community mental health. I have worked with all age ranges. I am enthusiastic about helping people discover their inner strength and create their road map to what success is to them personally!

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bonnie Chase

Bonnie Chase

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process. My goal is to meet each person where they are, listen to their unique experiences, and work together toward greater understanding, healing, and meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Mark Macor

Dr. Mark Macor

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Brattleboro, VT


“I'm intentional of being considerate of and sensitive to the stories, identities, and backgrounds of each client I connect with during therapy...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juliana O'Brien

Juliana O'Brien

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“With over 35 years of experience, I help adults and couples build mental resilience and rediscover joy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keri Zwerner

Keri Zwerner

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“We all have the power and ability to make positive changes in our lives to grow and learn, sometimes we just need help finding our strengths to do so.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mary Muhammad

Dr. Mary Muhammad

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


I work with adults experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, life transitions, chronic health concerns using a lifestyle medicine–informed approach. Many clients feel overwhelmed managing both mental health symptoms and physical conditions, while balancing work, relationships, and caregiving demands. Often high-functioning yet exhausted, they carry a significant mental and physical load and feel disconnected from their needs or direction. This work focuses on restoring stability by addressing the behavioral and lifestyle factors that influence overall health.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Emerson

Jennifer Emerson

Therapist

Virtual • Brattleboro, VT


Hello, I am glad you are here! Since 2003 I have been treating both adults and children in a wide variety of therapeutic settings in both CA and Vermont. I have an MS in Counseling from CSUH, and I am currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Vermont. I also practiced as an LMFT in the State of CA for more than 15 years, before moving with my family to New England in 2016. I am so glad to be here and love what I do!

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Olasunkanmi Abiodun

Olasunkanmi Abiodun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Saint Johnsbury, VT


“My focus is not just on symptom management, but on helping you uncover the root causes of your struggles.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melissa Mason

Melissa Mason

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I do less of-how did that make you feel, and more teaching tricks and tools that will actually help you to make a difference in your life situation.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kimberly Gililland

Kimberly Gililland

Therapist

Virtual • Burlington, VT


“I strive to help individuals build confidence, eliminate self doubt, and navigate successfully through this hectic and beautiful thing we call life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Marissa Martin

Dr. Marissa Martin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Vermont


“I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with 6 years of experience treatment children, adolescents, and adults with medication support for mental health concerns.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tameika Ivey

Tameika Ivey

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“My approach is grounded in CBT and integrates DBT, ACT, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices to help clients develop insight, build effective coping skills, and create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Adrienne Lutschg

Adrienne Lutschg

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


Therapy is a collaborative journey of self discovery and integration. Its aim is wholeness. I draw on a variety of therapeutic frameworks (EMDR, DBT, motivational interviewing, strengths based work) to meet individuals where they are at and help them identify strengths and areas of growth in their life.

Together we look at how thoughts, feelings and beliefs intersect with our life transitions and relational patterns and how they contribute to our sense of well being, or misalignment. By uncovering the needs under our feelings, we learn to take personal responsibility for expressing ourselves accurately and authentically, allowing us to feel heard, valued and understood.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Elizabeth Haviland

Dr. Elizabeth Haviland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Vermont


“My nature is warm yet confident, nurturing and reassuring. I want you to feel at ease from the very beginning.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sonya Mastersen

Sonya Mastersen

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“Emotional anguish comes from the destabilization of one's grounding, sense of belonging, dignity, trust, identity — and good therapy helps to restore emotional balance, confidence, and peace of mind.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kathleen Christie

Kathleen Christie

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I draw from a dynamic collection of resources, theoretical approaches, and creative and am exclusively interested in you feeling increasingly empowered to manage your daily experience.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Maria Crossman

Maria Crossman

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 14 years of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive environment where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow and create meaningful change.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherri Kincade

Sherri Kincade

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“Through our sessions I will get to know you and we will tailor therapy to suit your individual style and preferences.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Meagan Fergen

Meagan Fergen

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I value meeting each client where they are in their individual journey, and working alongside them to support, challenge, and guide them towards their goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Neil Herrick

Neil Herrick

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“My core philosophy is that we are all doing the best we can with our current level of awareness—something we can always work to expand.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ginny Paige

Ginny Paige

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


I support adults through life transitions including grief, loss, relationship challenges, panic, job loss, empty nest, medical trauma & other upsetting & traumatic events. I'm a talk therapist, EMDR therapy certified & advanced Flash Technique trained - tools that I incorporate to help my clients navigate emotions in the days and weeks following and ongoing.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ethan Gilson

Ethan Gilson

Therapist

Virtual • Enosburg Falls, VT


I am well versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) models and offer a direct and compassionate humanistic approach. I use Logo therapy, Gestalt therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am also well versed in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

I look forward to talking and working with you and hope the work we do together helps you find contentment and joy in your life.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katie Aiken

Katie Aiken

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) dedicated to supporting you through life’s toughest transitions. I am currently accepting new patients for virtual sessions. Since beginning my practice in 2022, I have worked extensively in community mental health, gaining experience with a diverse range of clients—from adolescents finding their footing to couples strengthening their bonds and elders navigating new life chapters. My background in various therapeutic modalities allows me to tailor my approach to your unique needs. I specialize in helping individuals navigate Addiction & Recovery, Trauma & PTSD, Depression and Adjustment Issues. Whether you are facing a major life change or working through long-standing challenges, I provide a safe, virtual space to help you heal and grow.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ephraim Tokar

Ephraim Tokar

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


Hi there, my name’s Ephraim and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses.

Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Andrea Jackson

Andrea Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Vermont


“I'm a warm, collaborative therapist who believes you shouldn't have to navigate difficult seasons of life alone.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists serving Vermont
There are over 156 therapists in Vermont accepting new patients.
156+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 95%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 86%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • 48%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 3%French
  • 1%Russian
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 25%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 40%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Psychologist, Doctor of Psychology
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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