Grief Therapists in 60637
I work with adults (18+) seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. I'm comfortable working with various issues such as relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and loss. It's effective to work with people who want to explore the underlying causes of their struggles and gain insights into their patterns. Typically, patients value a supportive space to express themselves without judgment. Loss and mourning are an area of expertise where I help individuals navigate grief and rebuild their lives. I aim to provide a compassionate environment where patients can discover themselves, grow, and find healing.
I work with adults (18+) seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. I'm comfortable working with various issues such as relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and loss. It's effective to work with people who want to explore the underlying causes of their struggles and gain insights into their patterns. Typically, patients value a supportive space to express themselves without judgment. Loss and mourning are an area of expertise where I help individuals navigate grief and rebuild their lives. I aim to provide a compassionate environment where patients can discover themselves, grow, and find healing.
Barbara deRamona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60637 (Online Only)
Currently, I am seeing clients virtually or we are talking on the telephone. I know the decision to seek counseling is often a difficult one. These days with all the chaos and turmoil in the outer world our issues and concerns have become heightened. I have experience with a variety of issues including grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, self esteem, anger management, adoption and relationship patterns.
Currently, I am seeing clients virtually or we are talking on the telephone. I know the decision to seek counseling is often a difficult one. These days with all the chaos and turmoil in the outer world our issues and concerns have become heightened. I have experience with a variety of issues including grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, self esteem, anger management, adoption and relationship patterns.
My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, parenting concerns, relationship issues, and the transitions, stresses and challenges faced by emerging adults.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. My style is interactive, exploratory and collaborative. My goal is to provide a safe and empathic environment that supports growth and change. Those who work with me tend to develop increased insight into their relational patterns and life experiences, a strengthened sense of agency and self, and new approaches to challenges in their personal and professional lives.
My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, parenting concerns, relationship issues, and the transitions, stresses and challenges faced by emerging adults.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. My style is interactive, exploratory and collaborative. My goal is to provide a safe and empathic environment that supports growth and change. Those who work with me tend to develop increased insight into their relational patterns and life experiences, a strengthened sense of agency and self, and new approaches to challenges in their personal and professional lives.
I have experience working with people living with depression, anxiety, grief, family issues, sexual trauma, and other concerns.
Beginning therapy can feel like an intimidating step for many people. My primary goal as a therapist is to create a safe, supportive space where you can address issues that may be preventing you from living life to its fullest potential. I want to facilitate an environment for healing and growth, and help you ask the hard questions that lead to lasting change.
I have experience working with people living with depression, anxiety, grief, family issues, sexual trauma, and other concerns.
Beginning therapy can feel like an intimidating step for many people. My primary goal as a therapist is to create a safe, supportive space where you can address issues that may be preventing you from living life to its fullest potential. I want to facilitate an environment for healing and growth, and help you ask the hard questions that lead to lasting change.
My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, self-esteem/body confidence, trauma/PTSD, and grief.
I strive to build meaningful and impactful relationships with anyone who decides to begin individual or couples therapy with me. As we are developing our therapeutic relationship, I seek to understand and demonstrate respect for your identities, your perspective of the world, and to provide a therapeutic space that empowers you to find peace, balance, and security within. You and I will set the tone of our sessions. Our sessions will open and close with open-ended questions, “temperature checks”, recaps, or debriefs in which we will both express whatever concerns, emotions and thoughts come before or during conversation.
My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, self-esteem/body confidence, trauma/PTSD, and grief.
I strive to build meaningful and impactful relationships with anyone who decides to begin individual or couples therapy with me. As we are developing our therapeutic relationship, I seek to understand and demonstrate respect for your identities, your perspective of the world, and to provide a therapeutic space that empowers you to find peace, balance, and security within. You and I will set the tone of our sessions. Our sessions will open and close with open-ended questions, “temperature checks”, recaps, or debriefs in which we will both express whatever concerns, emotions and thoughts come before or during conversation.
Damilola Monehin
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60637 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with clients who struggle with various forms of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, infertility, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, and relationship issues. I operate with the understanding that all people innately have and contribute value to life. This guides me in providing a safe space for my clients to be heard and validated. I enjoy working closely with my clients, helping them to resolve their life challenges by offering empathic support in their self actualization journey.
I am passionate about working with clients who struggle with various forms of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, infertility, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, and relationship issues. I operate with the understanding that all people innately have and contribute value to life. This guides me in providing a safe space for my clients to be heard and validated. I enjoy working closely with my clients, helping them to resolve their life challenges by offering empathic support in their self actualization journey.
Melissa Littlefield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60637
My areas of expertise include individuals and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, stage of life/transition issues, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
Have you been struggling with managing the changes life has dealt to you? I have worked with individuals from six months to ninety-eight years old, couples, and groups of individuals to support them in their life changes and help them address their needs through therapeutic interventions. My approach to therapy relies on the ability to create safety and developing a strong therapeutic alliance with you. I view this alliance as the vehicle for change that you are looking for. I want to work to meet you where you are at, so that you feel understood and heard in your experience.
My areas of expertise include individuals and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, stage of life/transition issues, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
Have you been struggling with managing the changes life has dealt to you? I have worked with individuals from six months to ninety-eight years old, couples, and groups of individuals to support them in their life changes and help them address their needs through therapeutic interventions. My approach to therapy relies on the ability to create safety and developing a strong therapeutic alliance with you. I view this alliance as the vehicle for change that you are looking for. I want to work to meet you where you are at, so that you feel understood and heard in your experience.
Mesphina Kudowor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60637 (Online Only)
Each of us possesses an innate ability to evolve and heal, especially in supportive communities, empowering us to live our most genuine and fulfilling lives. Sometimes difficult life experiences & oppressive social structures may cause a disconnection from this inner healer, and we need support getting home to ourselves. Our work together will be collaborative, as I lean on your strengths to determine an approach best suited to you. I am passionate about serving BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ folks navigating challenging experiences with grief/ loss, relationships, immigration/acculturation stress, childhood trauma, and identity exploration.
Each of us possesses an innate ability to evolve and heal, especially in supportive communities, empowering us to live our most genuine and fulfilling lives. Sometimes difficult life experiences & oppressive social structures may cause a disconnection from this inner healer, and we need support getting home to ourselves. Our work together will be collaborative, as I lean on your strengths to determine an approach best suited to you. I am passionate about serving BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ folks navigating challenging experiences with grief/ loss, relationships, immigration/acculturation stress, childhood trauma, and identity exploration.
Christina Marie Sprayberry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60637 (Online Only)
Trauma, loss, struggles with identity and belonging, overwhelming emotions, sensitivities, and not feeling confident may interfere with feeling fully alive. Longing to feel more belonging, ease, and being and becoming fully you? Its possible. Youre not alone. All of you is welcome - seen and unseen.
Trauma, loss, struggles with identity and belonging, overwhelming emotions, sensitivities, and not feeling confident may interfere with feeling fully alive. Longing to feel more belonging, ease, and being and becoming fully you? Its possible. Youre not alone. All of you is welcome - seen and unseen.
Relationships don't have to wait until they are on their last leg to bring them to couples or family therapy. Feelings of shame often make it difficult to reach out for help. That being said, it's never too late to get into therapy! I invite individuals, couples, and families into a curious and affirming space in navigating life's challenges. Whether it be working to explore patterns of substance use, understand our strong reactions to the behavior of others, making sense of a recent loss, or questioning who we are and our purpose, I'm here to support and empower you to foster growth in achieving your goals.
Relationships don't have to wait until they are on their last leg to bring them to couples or family therapy. Feelings of shame often make it difficult to reach out for help. That being said, it's never too late to get into therapy! I invite individuals, couples, and families into a curious and affirming space in navigating life's challenges. Whether it be working to explore patterns of substance use, understand our strong reactions to the behavior of others, making sense of a recent loss, or questioning who we are and our purpose, I'm here to support and empower you to foster growth in achieving your goals.
While I specialize in treating individuals struggling with trauma and complex family system dynamics, my experiences have contributed to being well-rounded and skilled in working with crisis, family and marital, attachment, depression, grief, anxiety, stress, cultural adjustment, substance-use, behavioral, mood, and other chronic mental illness disorders.
As you begin your journey in therapy, let me walk you briefly through my journey. I have experience providing services in community-based settings, schools, and hospitals. I am certified as a trauma-informed yoga practitioner and as a Racial Healing Circle practitioner through TRHT. I value the benefit of integrating these practices with therapy to enhance a holistic healing. In my personal and professional life, I value self-care and self-compassion through the practice of mindful body-movement therapy. I am intentional about creating balance and listening to your needs.
While I specialize in treating individuals struggling with trauma and complex family system dynamics, my experiences have contributed to being well-rounded and skilled in working with crisis, family and marital, attachment, depression, grief, anxiety, stress, cultural adjustment, substance-use, behavioral, mood, and other chronic mental illness disorders.
As you begin your journey in therapy, let me walk you briefly through my journey. I have experience providing services in community-based settings, schools, and hospitals. I am certified as a trauma-informed yoga practitioner and as a Racial Healing Circle practitioner through TRHT. I value the benefit of integrating these practices with therapy to enhance a holistic healing. In my personal and professional life, I value self-care and self-compassion through the practice of mindful body-movement therapy. I am intentional about creating balance and listening to your needs.
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I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for change in their lives. Individuals who may be experiencing life transitions, ending of relationships, grief, identity issues, self love challenges, family issues, self esteem, depression, anxiety and much more. Clients who are willing to be reflective and are willing to commit to the therapy process.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for change in their lives. Individuals who may be experiencing life transitions, ending of relationships, grief, identity issues, self love challenges, family issues, self esteem, depression, anxiety and much more. Clients who are willing to be reflective and are willing to commit to the therapy process.
Millennial Counseling provides individual counseling services to adults , adolescence, children and, college students. We provide a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment in which to explore issues and to create self-awareness and growth. We are experienced and trained to treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, trauma, social skills, grief & loss, addiction, boundaries, codependency, parent-child relationships.
Millennial Counseling provides individual counseling services to adults , adolescence, children and, college students. We provide a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment in which to explore issues and to create self-awareness and growth. We are experienced and trained to treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, trauma, social skills, grief & loss, addiction, boundaries, codependency, parent-child relationships.
Rachel M Schripsema
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60637
I work with adults, couples, and teens, and have a special interest in working with those at the end of life, and those experiencing loss and grief.
My counseling work is grounded in my Zen Buddhist practice. My meditation practice supports a present-moment relationship with each client, creating space for us to explore the landscape of experience together. I practice contemplative psychotherapy, using mindfulness techniques to help clients access their own wisdom. Reflecting on this wisdom together can lead to making choices and taking actions that better reflect clients’ values and the way they would like to be in the world.
I work with adults, couples, and teens, and have a special interest in working with those at the end of life, and those experiencing loss and grief.
My counseling work is grounded in my Zen Buddhist practice. My meditation practice supports a present-moment relationship with each client, creating space for us to explore the landscape of experience together. I practice contemplative psychotherapy, using mindfulness techniques to help clients access their own wisdom. Reflecting on this wisdom together can lead to making choices and taking actions that better reflect clients’ values and the way they would like to be in the world.
Andrea N Clark Phd Candidate
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv, JD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60637 (Online Only)
Hi, I am Andrea. I am a PhD candidate and pre-licensed clinical professional counselor providing counseling services to young/emerging adults (17-25) and adults in Illinois. I enjoy working with clients from diverse racial, cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds who struggle with past or ongoing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. I believe that culture, race, ethnicity and nationality all contribute to our view of ourselves and how we interact with the world and people around us. I have a special passion for mental health and well-being of pregnant, postpartum and parents experiencing fertility issues and loss.
Hi, I am Andrea. I am a PhD candidate and pre-licensed clinical professional counselor providing counseling services to young/emerging adults (17-25) and adults in Illinois. I enjoy working with clients from diverse racial, cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds who struggle with past or ongoing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. I believe that culture, race, ethnicity and nationality all contribute to our view of ourselves and how we interact with the world and people around us. I have a special passion for mental health and well-being of pregnant, postpartum and parents experiencing fertility issues and loss.
D Gordon & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60637 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My practice supports adults who are experiencing acute and/or chronic distress. For some, events like divorce, trauma, loss, and adjustment to a blended family spark symptoms. As a result, depression, anxiety, angry outbursts, mood swings, isolation, addiction, and vocational difficulties may emerge. Many others have been living with the pain of recurrent anxiety and depression for decades. I support people as they work through these difficulties. I believe in people's capacity to grow, change, and move towards self-determined goals.
My practice supports adults who are experiencing acute and/or chronic distress. For some, events like divorce, trauma, loss, and adjustment to a blended family spark symptoms. As a result, depression, anxiety, angry outbursts, mood swings, isolation, addiction, and vocational difficulties may emerge. Many others have been living with the pain of recurrent anxiety and depression for decades. I support people as they work through these difficulties. I believe in people's capacity to grow, change, and move towards self-determined goals.
Odyssey Years (college through career establishment) Life Transitions Trauma and PTSD Loss or Grief Gender and Transitions, and Aging.
With equal parts pragmatism and philosophy, I approach the process of therapy from a strength-based perspective, focusing on the potentials of reflection to bring about intentional choices. Life transitions can offer opportunities, however painful, to identify patterns and create alternatives. I deeply commit to collaboration in all aspects of my work bringing an integrative approach to multiple contexts. I apprach couples work as informed by Gottman training and Discernment therapy.
Odyssey Years (college through career establishment) Life Transitions Trauma and PTSD Loss or Grief Gender and Transitions, and Aging.
With equal parts pragmatism and philosophy, I approach the process of therapy from a strength-based perspective, focusing on the potentials of reflection to bring about intentional choices. Life transitions can offer opportunities, however painful, to identify patterns and create alternatives. I deeply commit to collaboration in all aspects of my work bringing an integrative approach to multiple contexts. I apprach couples work as informed by Gottman training and Discernment therapy.
It can be difficult to ask for help in today's society, and even more difficult to find the best fit in a therapist. As a trauma-informed queer biracial therapist, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental. My clinical background includes work with individuals managing co-occurring disorders, difficulties related to identity (e.g. racial, cultural, gender, spirituality), Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, ADHD, Autism, Trauma, PTSD, and grief. I work with individuals and couples at any point in their lifespan, though my background has primarily focused on young adults and families.
It can be difficult to ask for help in today's society, and even more difficult to find the best fit in a therapist. As a trauma-informed queer biracial therapist, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental. My clinical background includes work with individuals managing co-occurring disorders, difficulties related to identity (e.g. racial, cultural, gender, spirituality), Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, ADHD, Autism, Trauma, PTSD, and grief. I work with individuals and couples at any point in their lifespan, though my background has primarily focused on young adults and families.
I became a psychotherapist late in life, bringing to our sessions a rich tapestry of real-life experiences and a solid foundation in biomedical sciences, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. I know firsthand that there are moments when we realize something in our world isn't quite right. Relationship difficulties, emotional traumas, grief, and a lack of motivation can make us question our ability to cope with reality. We can work together on navigating the intricacies of your life with the help of trauma-informed, attachment-oriented, depth psychology, and psychoanalytic approaches.
I became a psychotherapist late in life, bringing to our sessions a rich tapestry of real-life experiences and a solid foundation in biomedical sciences, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. I know firsthand that there are moments when we realize something in our world isn't quite right. Relationship difficulties, emotional traumas, grief, and a lack of motivation can make us question our ability to cope with reality. We can work together on navigating the intricacies of your life with the help of trauma-informed, attachment-oriented, depth psychology, and psychoanalytic approaches.
Dr. Michelle-Ann Rhoden-Neita
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60637
Whether it is dealing with a long-time childhood experience or a current life situation, I am here to collaborate and support you to achieve wellness and wholeness. I help children, adults, and families manage chronic and transient stressful life situations. I find satisfaction when my clients apply the techniques learned in sessions to overcome depression, anxiety, psychological trauma/PTSD, fears, low self-confidence, and/or relationship and family issues. As a Registered Play Therapist, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and Certified Grief Counselor, I also specialize in childhood adversities, grief, and loss.
Whether it is dealing with a long-time childhood experience or a current life situation, I am here to collaborate and support you to achieve wellness and wholeness. I help children, adults, and families manage chronic and transient stressful life situations. I find satisfaction when my clients apply the techniques learned in sessions to overcome depression, anxiety, psychological trauma/PTSD, fears, low self-confidence, and/or relationship and family issues. As a Registered Play Therapist, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and Certified Grief Counselor, I also specialize in childhood adversities, grief, and loss.
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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.