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Grief counselors and therapists in Tacoma, WA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma residents facing grief can access 1,396 licensed providers on Headway who understand the complexity of loss and isolation that follows. Our therapists offer grief counseling rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy, and trauma-informed approaches to help you cope with death and honor your loved one's memory. Many sessions can be covered by insurance, with some patients paying as low as $0 per session.

Shirley Kwok

Shirley Kwok

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I aim at providing a safe, non judgmental environment where clients can heal, recognize their strengths, and rebuild their relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Monica Alisse

Monica Alisse

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


With a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and over 3 years of experience, I work with adults experiencing grief and a loss of identity related to childhood trauma, family dynamics, and significant life transitions. If you're struggling with boundaries, attachment patterns in relationships, or persistent feelings of not being enough or unworthy of love, you're in the right place. Together, we'll explore these experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you reconnect with your sense of self and move toward a life that feels more authentic and meaningful.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jonathan Monroe

Jonathan Monroe

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


My commitment to you as your therapist is to help promote a feeling of autonomy, relatedness and competence to where you can live life more freely with meaning and purpose. I have a career experience in a variety of professional therapy work-related duties and environments, tele-health, inpatient / outpatient atmospheres, and a variation of other different professional roles of counseling positions over the past 30 years.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rebecca Nix

Rebecca Nix

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to focus on your goals and use various skills to recognize your strengths and support areas for growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yancun Wisseh

Yancun Wisseh

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“The therapeutic alliance that is the client-therapist relationship will become the greatest change agent-Trust, genuineness, and participation.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meven Dacono

Meven Dacono

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“My background includes inpatient psychiatry, emergency nursing, and military service as a medic, giving me experience working with diverse and complex patient needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laurie Mohlman

Laurie Mohlman

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I'm a licensed clinical social worker who brings both clinical depth and real-world perspective into therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Toni Latham

Toni Latham

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you feel confident in creating positive change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeff Danese

Jeff Danese

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


My name is Jeffrey W. Danese, MS, MA, LMHC, LPCC, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State and California, currently based in Sacramento. I bring over 15 years of clinical experience across private practice, inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, and college counseling, along with a an academic background teaching psychology, religious studies, and the history of science in higher education from UCSB, FSU, and 10 years at SJSU to various community colleges in the Puget Sound region and in North Florida and cross-cultural experiences such as living in Taiwan, Zambia, Germany and traveling around the world; I studied Spanish, German, and Chinese language, world history and religions, psychology, evolutionary psychology and the cognitive science of religion; was raised Catholic but ordained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand; and continue to meditate, explore and read broadly. One of my favorite quotes is by the Roman writer, Terence: "I am human and there is nothing human foreign to me." (or, Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto. -- Publius Terentius Afer, 165 BCE)

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care
Challenging, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shelby Hinders

Shelby Hinders

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I bring a deep well of experience supporting people through some of life's hardest moments. My background spans hospital ER crisis work, oncology and end-of-life care, and geriatric mental health with veterans at the VA, including those in the early stages of memory loss and the caregivers supporting them. I've also worked closely with homeless veterans, individuals navigating grief and loss, PTSD, and those trying to leave domestic violence situations. Alongside this, I support clients with anxiety and depression, and I enjoy working with teens as well. Whatever you're carrying, chances are I've sat with someone facing something similar, and I bring that experience with me into our work together.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bassie Whipple

Bassie Whipple

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My commitment isn't to fix you, because you're not broken. It's to guide you in reclaiming your power.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Libby Tucker

Libby Tucker

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families through anxiety, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, and parenting stress. Clients often describe me as warm, authentic, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I believe therapy works best when people feel genuinely understood, and I see my role as helping clients make sense of themselves—their experiences, emotions, relationships, and strengths—so they can create meaningful change. As a wife and mother, I understand firsthand the complexities of balancing family, stress, identity, and caregiving.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Susan Crisp

Susan Crisp

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I offer person-centered and solution-based treatment that allows for personal growth through the use of interventions tailored to individual needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maryam Sajjad

Maryam Sajjad

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I believe meaningful treatment begins with understanding the whole person rather than focusing solely on symptoms or diagnoses.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Wyatt Okeefe

Wyatt Okeefe

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I am a transmasc, queer therapist. My ongoing, personal journey of exploration definitely informs my work as a psychotherapist.

I’ve been working as a mental health professional for over two decades,I have been helping people navigate systems and life changes throughout my career. My goal is to ensure that everyone feels valued and supported in my practice – gay, lesbian, bi, queer, exploring, neurodivergent, polyamorous, kinky, ASE, intersex gender expansive, genderqueer, transgender, nonbinary, and those who are exploring – I want everyone to feel safe, seen and heard in my office.

The focus of my work over the past 25 years has been on fostering a welcoming and inclusive space for individuals across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum – especially those who are questioning or wanting to explore their queer and trans identities in a safe, inclusive space.

I provide individual therapy and work with older teens, young adults to elder audlts who are exploring their gender identities.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nonso Onochie

Nonso Onochie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD in adolescents and adults. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring more than 20 years of nursing experience, including extensive work in critical care and neuro-trauma medicine. My approach combines evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, and practical lifestyle interventions to help patients achieve meaningful and lasting improvement.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katonyia Hammond

Katonyia Hammond

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“When you hire an expert for guidance, ask if they are "HUMAN" - Humble-Unassuming-Mindful-Absolute- Nourishing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Guanghua Shi

Guanghua Shi

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“Being heard and understood is part of the healing process. I will enter your world and use my eyes to see, my ears to listen, and my heart to feel.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Brianne Scott

Brianne Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe that a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic environment is the best way to create and sustain positive change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Velile Nkomo

Dr. Velile Nkomo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“Together, we will work on a mental, physical, and emotional plan to help you live a better life on your terms.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Olubusola Akinwumi

Olubusola Akinwumi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“My biggest strength is the empathy I bring to every interaction, shaped not only by my clinical experience but also by my own journey as a parent to a child with autism.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carrie Garman

Carrie Garman

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


It is actually difficult to say what my "ideal client" would be- an individual who is willing to look at the hard and scary stuff- face it- grow from it- put it beside them and no longer allow it to be what they see the world through. They desire to increase their self-awareness and make changes based on their increased self-awareness- thus finding more comfort in their own skin.



Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Patrick Scara

Patrick Scara

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“Drawing upon my own experiences and understanding the lasting impact of early emotional and relational challenges, I specialize in trauma-informed therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Harmon

Kimberly Harmon

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I believe therapy works the best when it's collaborative — you're the expert on your own life, and my job is to walk alongside you, not prescribe a path.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Scott

Jessica Scott

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I believe in patient centered care. It is important that clients are active participants in their care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Stewart

Sarah Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I approach therapy as a collaborative, human process. You don't need to have everything figured out to start, and you don't need to explain yourself perfectly to be understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rahab Wanyoike

Rahab Wanyoike

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I believe in meeting each person where they are, taking time to understand your story before we talk about next steps.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alexander Sanchez

Alexander Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help you identify unhelpful thought patterns while building greater awareness and self-compassion.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adesewa Rotimi

Adesewa Rotimi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


“I provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a welcoming, supportive, and judgment-free environment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Catalanello

Dr. Michael Catalanello

Psychologist

Virtual • Washington


“My goal is to help clients transform their lives by developing a better and personalized understanding of their distress and learning to live more rewarding and fulfilling lives.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Renee Smith

Nancy Renee Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“With over 25 years of experience working with children and young people, I bring patience, understanding, and genuine care to every client I serve.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Emily Hester-McCullough

Emily Hester-McCullough

Therapist

Virtual • Poulsbo, WA


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. I have over 7 years of post graduate experience working with individuals and couples.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brandie Freitas

Brandie Freitas

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My hope is that therapy feels less like talking to an expert who has all the answers and more like partnering with someone who is genuinely invested in helping you discover your own strengths and move toward the life you want to build.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gina Watkins

Gina Watkins

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“My approach is holistic and integrative, combining somatic therapy, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jill Barrick

Jill Barrick

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I primarily use Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) to help clients understand how relationships, communication patterns, and life changes impact emotional well-being.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Skaggs

Christopher Skaggs

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


I currently accept individual adult clients only through Headway. I do not provide couples or family therapy through this platform at this time.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and LGBTQ+ clients seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional healing, and more connected relationships. My approach is warm, relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in the belief that healing happens through safety, honesty, and meaningful connection.

I specialize in relationship therapy, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, attachment wounds, complex trauma, and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. I also support clients navigating life transitions, grief, shame, self-worth, communication challenges, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves and others.

My work draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, somatic awareness, humanistic and existential therapy, and trauma-informed care. I help clients slow down, listen inward, understand their patterns, and develop more compassionate and empowered ways of relating.

As a queer-affirming therapist, I am especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ clients and relationships. I strive to create a space where clients can bring their full selves—without judgment—and explore healing in a way that honors their identities, histories, relationships, spirituality, and lived experience.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lekea Itero

Lekea Itero

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I see therapy as a hero's journey. I am here to walk alongside you (the hero) at your pace, support you in gaining clarity, cultivating compassion for your own suffering, as well as healing, growing and evolving.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marlena Love

Marlena Love

Therapist

Virtual • Bellevue, WA


You're used to handling responsibility. You know life is what you make of it and you normally feel pretty optimistic and accomplished. But lately you find yourself off-balance. You may regret things you've said or done because there was no time to really sort out the best path. BEFORE you cut off important foundation pieces- your marriage, career, activities and people you've loved that feel like they no longer fit, see me and together let's make sure they're not part of your protective alarm system, begging for perspective and healthier personal balance.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angilee Leconte

Angilee Leconte

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Washington


Hi, I’m Angilee, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have over 12 years of healthcare experience and recently completed advanced training in mental health care. I’ve worked with children and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings, helping with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and more. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I’m passionate about helping you feel better and take control of your mental health.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ansebe Smit

Ansebe Smit

Therapist

Virtual • Washington


“I especially value supporting LGBTQIA+ and immigrant communities and understand how cultural background...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Tacoma, WA
There are over 23 therapists in Tacoma, WA accepting new patients.
23+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 96%Stress management
  • 96%Anxiety
  • 91%PTSD
  • 91%Depression
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 91%Regence BlueShield of Washington
  • 87%Premera Blue Cross Washington
  • 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 4%Tagalog
  • 4%Vietnamese
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 17%Man
License types
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  • 61%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 22%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 48%Family therapy
  • 39%Couples therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

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