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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Alexandria, VA

Grief counseling in Alexandria is accessible through Headway's network of warm, affirming providers who specialize in helping you cope with death, anticipatory grief, and complicated bereavement. Sessions can be virtual or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Brian Rink

Brian Rink

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Alexandria, VA


Hello! My name is Brian, and I'm a clinical social worker. I've been in the field for 27 years, helping people conquer their troubles, transitions, and major decisions, both big and small.

I attended Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and I'm currently obtaining my PhD in Clinical social Work. I specialize in men's issues, Developmental Trauma, sex therapy, and all types of addiction treatment, both substance and process addictions.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Brandie Chaney

Brandie Chaney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Alexandria, VA


“Brandie utilizes a relational approach which focuses on the role relationships play in shaping our daily experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Paula Tisdale

Paula Tisdale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Alexandria, VA


As a Trauma-Informed Licensed Counselor, I create safe healing spaces where you feel deeply validated and empowered. I believe therapy must be tailored to create space to honor and explore your entire life journey.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Alberson

Anna Alberson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Alexandria, VA


“I provide a nonjudgmental, holistic, and person-centered approach, helping clients develop healthy coping skills to navigate anxiety, depression, disordered eating and body image concerns, grief, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Dr. Thaddeus Garland

Dr. Thaddeus Garland

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Arlington, VA


I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and I have been treating patients across the lifespan for over 15 years. Once my caseload became full in 2022, I founded a small practice (Tandem Telehealth) where I now oversee a handful of talented psychiatric nurse practitioners and talk therapists. The team approach allows us to provide faster access to care for new patients and a higher level of support than you would likely receive from individuals working independently.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Foster

Stephanie Foster

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Arlington, VA


I am a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with several years of experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in a wide range of treatment areas including depression, anxiety, autism, oppositional defiant disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I have worked in several different settings and enjoy providing care through telehealth, which offers access to quality care when it is needed.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nyrisha Hall

Nyrisha Hall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Arlington, VA


“My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered as we work together toward healing and personal growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Juliet Onufrak

Juliet Onufrak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Arlington, VA


“I help my clients gain control of their emotions, guide them in developing healthier coping and communication skills, and teach them ways to gain more positive thought patterns...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Venise Darisme

Venise Darisme

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Alexandria, VA


“I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), teaching clients how to regulate their emotions and how to avoid negative self-talk.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Dr. Hannah Navarro

Dr. Hannah Navarro

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • Falls Church, VA


“Therapy is a place for you to feel seen and understood. In our sessions, I listen to your story and help piece together the elements of who you are and what has shaped your life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nina Angeles

Nina Angeles

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Springfield, VA


I am a Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Washington, D.C. and Virginia. My internships included The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in Washington, D.C.; the Virginia Hospital Center, and the Arlington Free Clinic in Arlington, Virginia.

I graduated with a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Marymount University in 2014. My areas of practice include anxiety, depression, and unresolved trauma - including childhood emotional neglect, sexual, physical, emotional abuse.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jerry Romero

Jerry Romero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Arlington, VA


Hi, my name is Jerry Romero. I specialize in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Reality Therapy to help individuals navigate a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, sexual distress, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bipolar disorder.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amanda Weissman

Amanda Weissman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Alexandria, VA


“I specialize in high conflict couples experiencing communication and trust issues, emotional disconnection, and conflict patterns that repeat over time.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yolanda Eslinger

Yolanda Eslinger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • McLean, VA


“I specialize in couples and marriage & family counseling, helping partners and families improve communication, rebuild connection, and navigate conflict.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hope A. Saadat

Hope A. Saadat

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Vienna, VA


“I create a safe space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their emotions and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Julian Oley

Julian Oley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Fairfax, VA


Hello! I know people have many different perspectives on therapy, and I’m glad you’re exploring your options. After doing this for many years now, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of how people progress in counseling and therapy. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia, and I specialize working with anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Gurney

Chelsea Gurney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • McLean, VA


“I firmly believe that no matter your situation, there is hope to live a more healthy and satisfying life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leila Kandahari

Leila Kandahari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Woodbridge, VA


“I count it as a privilege to be invited to walk with individuals as they navigate some of their most vulnerable moments and significant life events.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mary Ellen Ruff

Dr. Mary Ellen Ruff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Fairfax, VA


“Creativity is a gift that is often underutilized, and yet it is the foundation for expression, growth, and change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Michael Brown

Michael Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Fairfax, VA


“Prepare - to receive tools, coping skills and strategies. Prepare - to do the work required for success.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Ethan Kaste

Ethan Kaste

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Fairfax, VA


Hi, I’m Ethan

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University. My training and experience focus on trauma, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.

I believe people are naturally inclined to grow and thrive. Emotions are not just things to manage; they are strengths we can use to live well. I value each client’s story and creating a safe space to share it. I draw on attachment-based ideas, which say people heal best in secure, connected relationships—neither fully dependent nor completely independent, but interdependent.

I work with depression, anxiety, acute/chronic/complex trauma, and relationship distress. I treat individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families.

Credentials and training:

  • Certified Clinical Traumatologist
  • Level 1 and 2 Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
  • Core skills in Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Sarah Munn

Sarah Munn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Woodbridge, VA


Nurse for 15 years :) experience in Labor and Delivery, primary care, management, mental health, inpatient adolescent mental health,

Psychiatric NP for 1.5 years

Officer in the Navy Nurse Corps Reserves

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Regina Stone

Regina Stone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Burke, VA


“I am an empathic, caring, understanding, responsible, and helpful therapist who would like to assist you with your issues.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Logan Taylor

Logan Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lake Ridge, VA


“I believe that the most meaningful progress begins with a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Theodore Hoch

Dr. Theodore Hoch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Reston, VA


“We all find ourselves stuck sometimes. Sometimes we forget that. When we forget, we focus on the "stuck," and miss a lot of life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Tina Adkins

Dr. Tina Adkins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Reston, VA


“I am an interactive therapist who strives to be very attuned to your feelings, thoughts, beliefs, etc.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Susan Jedd

Susan Jedd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Fairfax, VA


“My goal is to create a safe, compassionate environment where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you work toward meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Julie Brown

Julie Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Manassas, VA


“I'm extensively trained in DBT and will work to help you with practical tools to deal with stress, anxiety, tough life transitions or relationship problems.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Shaw

John Shaw

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Manassas, VA


I have over eight years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds in a variety of environments. I work with individuals, families, and couples to provide help coping with the stresses of everyday life as well as crisis situations. I have experience working with first responders, Law Enforcement and military individual. If you are paying out of pocket, please ask me about my sliding scale fees. I look forward to meeting you.






Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Joy Mwendwa

Dr. Joy Mwendwa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Centreville, VA


I believe counseling should be a place where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Many of the clients I work with are navigating important life transitions—work, school, marriage, family relationships, cultural identity, leadership stress, faith questions, or the pressures of professional life. I especially enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, including professional women, TCK, MKs, PKs, Ministry families, African and Black and brown families, diaspora families, international professionals, and people who desire to integrate their faith into the counseling process.

My goal is to create a space that is both compassionate and practical. I want clients to feel safe bringing their whole story into the room—faith, culture, family dynamics, and personal struggles—while also leaving sessions with tools that help them grow and move forward. Whether we are working through relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, or life direction, I approach therapy as a partnership where we work together toward healing and clarity.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Maria Torres

Maria Torres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Sterling, VA


“I enjoy helping individuals experiencing any challenges in their life and learn how to manage and to let their diagnosis to define them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Robinson

Joshua Robinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fredericksburg, VA


“I take a warm, down-to-earth approach, helping clients feel comfortable as we work through life's challenges together.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leslie Lartey

Leslie Lartey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Culpeper, VA


“I focus on understanding the your story; not just the symptoms—to create a tailored wellness plan that fits your unique life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Patrick Clinton

Patrick Clinton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winchester, VA


“In my 38 years as a counselor, I've learned that healing doesn't begin with what we look at—it begins with what we see.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Taiwan Piles

Dr. Taiwan Piles

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be a liberating experience where you don't just survive but begin to truly thrive.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Blanca Estrada

Blanca Estrada

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to help my clients find a path to growth and healing. I focus on interventions that guide clients to feel calm, safe and internally connected, which can help them tolerate the unbearable emotions they have been carrying inside and...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Fox

Amy Fox

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely seen and understood, and I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are while we work toward meaningful, realistic change together.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Josephine Vuchansu

Dr. Josephine Vuchansu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I am warm and open-minded, with my extensive background of dealing-with, and treating young adults with depression and anxiety for over seven years...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rashidat Akinsanya

Rashidat Akinsanya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner for over 5 years, and I am also a board certified adult nurse practitioner for over 12 years. I began my nursing career graduating from university of MD with my bachelors, and then attended Johns Hopkins University for my masters. I decided to further my education by attending Brandman University to obtain my Doctorate and psychiatric mental health certification in 2018.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Phillip Wells

Phillip Wells

Therapist

Virtual • Vienna, VA


“I focus on helping entrepreneurs, working professionals and athletes build their confidence so that they can increase their performance...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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