Grief Therapists in Washington, DC
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Eclectic DC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C, WPA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Striving to honor ourselves and our losses so that our
loss
honors those we love.
I identify as an ethicist; a Womanist who advocates and practices feminist ideals, cultural humility through continuous learning, bodily integrity, reproductive justice, sex work is work, pacifism by utilizing non-violent resistance techniques. I believe children have rights, whistleblowers are vital in society, I embrace LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter is factual, and representation matters. I practice mindfulness with the philosophy of ‘margin to center’ action. I embody, advocate, and support activism in action and respect of human rights. Neither ever ends, even when it is inconvenient or uncomfortable. We must remain firmly resolved

Christopher Haws
MA Hons, GC-C
Grief
is a natural response to a
bereavement
or a
loss
of any kind, but the distress you understandably feel today need not be incapacitating or unnecessarily prolonged. My approach will help you come to terms with your new reality, while retaining a healthy and positive psychological relationship with the loved ones you have cherished, but who are now no longer physically present. We will work together to establish new strategies for living a fulfilling and joyful life - a life that can be continually enriched by the happy memories of times gone by. A life of gratitude, rather than regret.

Genevieve Kozne
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Informed by my own experiences of difficulty and
loss
, I will approach you with the empathy, care, and honesty needed to build a trusting relationship in which you can safely explore yourself, grow more connected to yourself and others, and practice new ways of doing things so you can move forward in living a life of meaning.
Being human is hard, and is only made harder in the many challenges life can throw your way. In our work together, we will build insight into what patterns you use to navigate life’s challenges, how you learned those ways of being, and how they aren’t working for you now. Through this insight, we will build up your compassion for yourself while finding new tools that will leave you feeling more satisfied, capable, and connected in your life.

Tara Devineni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
My experience working within both acute and ambulatory care medical settings has also expanded my expertise to include helping those coping with chronic illness,
grief
/
loss
, and end of life issues.
Everyone needs support during difficult times in their lives, whether they are dealing with relationship issues, stress at home or work, or feelings of depression and anxiety with or without a clear cause. It is during times like these that therapy can help. Through our work together I will provide a safe space for painful memories and emotions to be explored and work with you to gain a deeper understanding of how these experiences continue to shape you today. Together we will work to help you develop new coping skills and bring an enhanced level of self-awareness to your life.

Vicki Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
People come for psychotherapy when they are hurting or feeling stuck in unproductive thinking and behavior. This can manifest in depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, issues with career and work performance and self deprecating behaviors.
Loss
,
grief
and illnesses can be hard to bear and cause feelings of aloneness. What is often needed is a safe environment for the cultivation of acceptance and compassion and the willingness to wisely explore in a trusting relationship. Developing space to have a new understanding of difficulties can open to greater awareness, sense of possibility and the capacity to live more fully.

Teresa E. Doniger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been working with young to mid career professionals since 2012. Since then, I have become a therapist that Gen X, Y, and Z clients seek out to address various types of life challenges. I enjoy providing support and encouragement to people who are facing life stage transitions and change with all of the stress, anxiety, as well as excitement that these events may bring. My training is in family therapy and I work within the frameworks of family systems, attachment, as well as
grief
/
loss
and living with
loss
.

Vanessa León
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting new clients. Se acepta nuevos clientes. Hi, I'm Vanessa, a bilingual and Latina therapist. With 10 years of experience providing therapy to adults and parents/ caregivers, I'm ready to support you in reflecting and moving through life's transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed with change,
mourning
what once was, or too stuck to even know what you're feeling, my gentle and direct approach can help you access the answers and healing that are already within you.

Ruth Wittersgreen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My "specialty" areas include: working through trauma,
grief
, attachment
loss
, physical health difficulties, relationship/couple's therapy to help people find and maintain satisfying emotionally and sexually intimate relationships, and working with people with bipolar, depression, & anxiety.
I've been providing psychotherapy for twenty years. I am passionate about this work and have helped many people change their lives for the better. I believe in a person's ability to make their life as full and rich as they want it to be. Therapy can help you get what you need and want in your relationships, work, and other areas of life. I am easy to talk to and bring a lot of warmth and caring to therapy. I sometimes use innovative approaches including walking in nature with clients, hypnotherapy, pet therapy, and writing/art therapy.

Juliet C Ewing
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified
Verified
I treat adults and older adolescents seeking individual psychotherapy for a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationships, and
loss
. My approach is eclectic but is fundamentally psychodynamic.

Michelle Sinkgraven
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified
Verified
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, hopeless, or trapped by a past trauma? Curious about what it could mean for you to begin to feel more grounded and centered, less stuck? Therapy is a space to explore, name and learn from one's feelings and can be a tremendous gateway to healing and change. I aim to support clients in finding and believing in their strengths, listening to their emotions, creating healthy flexible boundaries and developing coping strategies. I specialize in
grief
and
loss
; trauma - including: abuse, neglect, PTSD; anxiety and depression. Together we co-create a space for self-awareness and self-compassion.
Waitlist for new clients

Jessica Kwerel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My main specialty is in
grief
counseling, specifically around pet
loss
.
Being a human in 2023 is incredibly difficult. I provide a comfortable and nonjudgmental space in which to safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I can help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and the people who are important to you, develop more effective coping strategies and emotional flexibility, and learn how to better tolerate and manage big feelings. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel truly understood, help you to understand and accept yourself, and give you tools to move through the world in a more adaptive way.
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Sophy Varghese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Supporting, encouraging, and comforting others has been an integral part of my journey, leading me on a path to a rich and rewarding career as a clinical social worker. I am passionate about supporting individuals to reach their behavioral health, relational and spiritual goals! I have a special interest in working with women who are seeking support for depression, anxiety, trauma,
loss
, and
grief
(relationships, miscarriage,
death
of a loved one), low self-esteem, parenting, establishing healthy boundaries, spiritual issues, and relationships.

Antonietta Corvasce
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating complicated
grief
as well as traumatic
loss
. My education, training, and experience have provided me with the necessary tools to help guide individuals, couples and families through the grieving process. My goal is to help you integrate the
loss
into your life. Although there is no time limit on
grief
, people may find themselves stuck in their
grief
. My training in Complicated
Grief
Therapy equips me to help mourners during this challenging time. I am experienced in helping clients address a range of situations and challenges, including trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.

Ashley Bauman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My specialities include:
grief
/
loss
, anxiety, Christian faith and spirituality concerns, relationship issues, communication,
loss
of relationship, codependency, self esteem issues, women's issues, trauma, depression, career concerns, and mood disorders.
We all get stuck navigating the challenges life inevitably throws our way. Hope and healing are not out of reach. We hold the answers to our problems, but having a caring and honoring presence can help us become unstuck. Counseling can be an important part of our journey to becoming the best version of ourselves in all areas of our lives. I approach clients with compassion, empathy, and kindness to work collaboratively on whatever you are going through.
Dr. Maria Barrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC , CRC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a wealth of experience working with individuals confronting
grief
; substance misuse; physical disabilities;
death
and dying; Depression; Anxiety; HIV/AIDS; cultural, racial and ethnicity issues; and LGBTQ2S+.
I strongly believe that everyone has the skills and ability to generate their own healing. I offer a safe place to explore your challenges and path forward.

Ariel VanDoren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with survivors of trauma,
grief
and
loss
, in addition to relationship and family of origin issues.
Therapy is a choice that may allow for insight, personal awareness and change. Therapy allows you to increase self-awareness so that you can be accountable for you thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn to avoid triggering situations, unhelpful patterns of behavior and overcome challenges you are facing. I firmly believe in a person's potential for growth by integrating aspects of their past into the present in an effort to heal. As you learn to externalize parts of your self, it is my hope that you become more comfortable with vulnerability and present in your daily life.

Sara Moore Kerai
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
If you are in the midst of a daunting medical diagnosis or grieving a painful
loss
, I am glad you found my page. Perhaps you are caring for a loved one, and find yourself mentally and physically exhausted, or you're a healthcare professional and you're feeling overwhelmed. Or maybe you are about to embark on treatment for cancer and are struggling with a tangled ball of emotions. In my work with clients, I create a safe, compassionate space to unpack and explore these issues, and to be a companion on your journey toward healing, growth, and transformation. Whatever brought you here today: I am here to listen.

Jade Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHSA
Verified
Verified
I specialize in living with illness and/or caregiving, experiencing
grief
, navigating relationships, dealing with anxiety and coping with unhealed past traumas.
Life can present you with difficult situations which are hard to process and move past. These challenges are not on your timeline and affect everything. Having worked in many healthcare settings, I am familiar navigating life-changing events and
grief
. I understand the territory of encountering
loss
, coping with trauma, the complexity of the medical system and living with illness. Together we will face any changes, fears, anxiety and emotions you are experiencing, allowing you to gain more grounding and peace. I will work with you from an integrative, holistic approach to determine together what is needed for your coping, healing and self-care.

Healing Roots Together LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in
grief
and depression therapy to help you find meaning in life.
Lately, you've been crying and having problems sleeping because the person you love is no longer with you. I understand. I help individuals heal and cope after experiencing the
death
of a parent or child due to tragedy or illness.

Sarah Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, LISW-CP
Verified
Verified
Have you been in a “funk” lately with no idea how to get out? Are you sure there is more to life, but are unsure how to find it? Maybe these thoughts are originating from depression, anxiety, or
grief
and you’re feeling it is time to reach out for help. The good news is that I am here to help. Together we can develop a plan, address negative behaviors, and reduce unwanted thoughts from getting in the way of living your best life.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.