Grief Therapists in Chicago, IL
Are you seeking meaningful change and healing in your life? Whether you’re struggling with grief or feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, I’m here to help.
I am passionate about working with: Individuals coping with enduring grief & loss, those who struggle with shame and cycles of self-sabotage, and individuals navigating life transitions (ex. parenthood, attending college, or changes in relationship status)
Are you seeking meaningful change and healing in your life? Whether you’re struggling with grief or feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, I’m here to help.
I am passionate about working with: Individuals coping with enduring grief & loss, those who struggle with shame and cycles of self-sabotage, and individuals navigating life transitions (ex. parenthood, attending college, or changes in relationship status)
I am interested in working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds who find themselves struggling in relationships, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, psychosis, and grief/ loss.
Listening in the service of understanding and thoughtful responsiveness helps my patients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone while finding a sense of purpose within their lives and in the world.
I am interested in working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds who find themselves struggling in relationships, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, psychosis, and grief/ loss.
Listening in the service of understanding and thoughtful responsiveness helps my patients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone while finding a sense of purpose within their lives and in the world.
As an immigrant and former refugee, my experiences with migration, violence, and displacement have deepened my ability to address trauma and grief with sensitivity.
My goal is to help you rewrite your story by increasing self-awareness. I use various therapeutic techniques, including psychodynamic therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, to help you understand and redefine your narrative from a mind-body perspective.
As an immigrant and former refugee, my experiences with migration, violence, and displacement have deepened my ability to address trauma and grief with sensitivity.
My goal is to help you rewrite your story by increasing self-awareness. I use various therapeutic techniques, including psychodynamic therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, to help you understand and redefine your narrative from a mind-body perspective.
I have experience helping clients with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and family conflicts.
I treat everyone with compassion, sensitivity, and respect. I work with my clients to meet their specific needs. It takes courage to take that first step to a more fulfilling, productive, and happier life.
I have experience helping clients with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and family conflicts.
I treat everyone with compassion, sensitivity, and respect. I work with my clients to meet their specific needs. It takes courage to take that first step to a more fulfilling, productive, and happier life.
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.
I have over 30 years of experience providing therapeutic services. Managing our lives can at times be overwhelming. Work is often stressful; Parenting can be challenging. It can be helpful to discuss problems with a professional. I will work together with you towards your goals for therapy and healing.
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.
I have over 30 years of experience providing therapeutic services. Managing our lives can at times be overwhelming. Work is often stressful; Parenting can be challenging. It can be helpful to discuss problems with a professional. I will work together with you towards your goals for therapy and healing.
I have worked with grief, stress, relationship challenges, anxiety, and depression.
I am licensed in Illinois. My approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), holistic and extensional. Most importantly I met the client where they are! In therapy, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), extensional, and holistic.
I have worked with grief, stress, relationship challenges, anxiety, and depression.
I am licensed in Illinois. My approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), holistic and extensional. Most importantly I met the client where they are! In therapy, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), extensional, and holistic.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
Jasmine Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Jasmine is an empathetic and dedicated clinical practitioner with extensive experience providing individual, relationship, and family therapy. She is committed to supporting clients in navigating their emotional challenges and fostering personal growth. Jasmine has worked with ages 0-65+. Jasmine specializes in trauma, challenging behaviors, depression, anxiety, and family and relationship issues.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
Jasmine Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Jasmine is an empathetic and dedicated clinical practitioner with extensive experience providing individual, relationship, and family therapy. She is committed to supporting clients in navigating their emotional challenges and fostering personal growth. Jasmine has worked with ages 0-65+. Jasmine specializes in trauma, challenging behaviors, depression, anxiety, and family and relationship issues.
My experience has primarily been working with adults and older adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, complex grief, loss (of any kind), end-of-life planning, major life transitions, caregiving stress, and chronic or terminal illness.
I take a curious, compassionate, client-centered approach with my clients, allowing time for clients to build trust in the therapeutic relationship. Once a client feels ready, we will discuss the client’s present and future, identifying which steps they can take to live the life most meaningful to them.
My experience has primarily been working with adults and older adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, complex grief, loss (of any kind), end-of-life planning, major life transitions, caregiving stress, and chronic or terminal illness.
I take a curious, compassionate, client-centered approach with my clients, allowing time for clients to build trust in the therapeutic relationship. Once a client feels ready, we will discuss the client’s present and future, identifying which steps they can take to live the life most meaningful to them.
I have special interests in grief recovery, trauma recovery and the needs of women and LGBTGEQ+ people.
I hold a MA in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University. I am certified in the trauma specific treatment EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I am a former member of the Board of Illinois SAIGE, and I have received extensive training in gender affirming care for trans, non-binary and gender expansive people.
I have special interests in grief recovery, trauma recovery and the needs of women and LGBTGEQ+ people.
I hold a MA in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University. I am certified in the trauma specific treatment EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I am a former member of the Board of Illinois SAIGE, and I have received extensive training in gender affirming care for trans, non-binary and gender expansive people.
It is a humbling privilege to support those navigating grief and trauma.
Be what you are becoming, without clinging to what you might have been, what you might yet be. Our relationship is an opportunity for you to take up space and fill concert halls. It is easy for us to view our lives like a piece of sheet music and get caught up in the theory. As a result, we end up missing the beautiful symphony all around us. I want to create a space with you where you don't have to worry about being too much. Our space will be warm, protected, and healing. I want us to create a space where you get to live your life on your own terms.
It is a humbling privilege to support those navigating grief and trauma.
Be what you are becoming, without clinging to what you might have been, what you might yet be. Our relationship is an opportunity for you to take up space and fill concert halls. It is easy for us to view our lives like a piece of sheet music and get caught up in the theory. As a result, we end up missing the beautiful symphony all around us. I want to create a space with you where you don't have to worry about being too much. Our space will be warm, protected, and healing. I want us to create a space where you get to live your life on your own terms.
I primarily work with adults around issues of grief/ loss, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, trauma and life transitions.
I would be happy to answer any questions and provide additional information. Thank you for considering me to be part of your journey with you.
I primarily work with adults around issues of grief/ loss, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, trauma and life transitions.
I would be happy to answer any questions and provide additional information. Thank you for considering me to be part of your journey with you.
Meet Our Grief Therapists
I have experience working with issues of depression, anxiety, and various types of loss and bereavement.
Most symptoms are adaptive; there are usually good reasons for why people operate in ways that may not make sense to themselves or others. I help my clients deepen their understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I have experience working with issues of depression, anxiety, and various types of loss and bereavement.
Most symptoms are adaptive; there are usually good reasons for why people operate in ways that may not make sense to themselves or others. I help my clients deepen their understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I have experience in helping clients (teens and adults) with stress, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, chronic illnesses, midlife crisis, trauma, abuse, & coping with grief and loss.
My name is Regina and I’m glad that you took a moment to review my profile. I have over 15 years of professional experience and licensed in Illinois and Virginia. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I have experience in helping clients (teens and adults) with stress, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, chronic illnesses, midlife crisis, trauma, abuse, & coping with grief and loss.
My name is Regina and I’m glad that you took a moment to review my profile. I have over 15 years of professional experience and licensed in Illinois and Virginia. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or life‘s challenges? You are not alone; I am here to help you work through it.
I specialize in working with Adult Women and Students navigating anxiety, grief, and life challenges. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy we will identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, while a Person-Centered approach ensures you feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll develop practical coping strategies to help you feel more balanced and in control
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or life‘s challenges? You are not alone; I am here to help you work through it.
I specialize in working with Adult Women and Students navigating anxiety, grief, and life challenges. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy we will identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, while a Person-Centered approach ensures you feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll develop practical coping strategies to help you feel more balanced and in control
Kathryn Krause
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
My clinical interests include working with individuals and couples who have a history of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, infertility, and pregnancy loss.
Healing is an imperfect process, but it is in that imperfection that we find real opportunity for growth, connection, and change. As a therapist, I strive to create these opportunities for clients as I believe we find strength and hope when we are true to ourselves. When we learn to sit with discomfort and difficult emotions, we can gain new perspectives and insights towards making lasting change. I use a relational, authentic approach to create a warm, safe environment for clients. I believe therapy should be collaborative, and I work to provide clients with the space to share their stories.
My clinical interests include working with individuals and couples who have a history of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, infertility, and pregnancy loss.
Healing is an imperfect process, but it is in that imperfection that we find real opportunity for growth, connection, and change. As a therapist, I strive to create these opportunities for clients as I believe we find strength and hope when we are true to ourselves. When we learn to sit with discomfort and difficult emotions, we can gain new perspectives and insights towards making lasting change. I use a relational, authentic approach to create a warm, safe environment for clients. I believe therapy should be collaborative, and I work to provide clients with the space to share their stories.
Whether you’re coping with the death of a loved one, navigating a big life change, or experiencing difficulty in your relationships, I’m here to help you process your experiences, learn new skills, deepen your understanding of yourself and create meaningful change.
My specialties include but are not limited to working with grief, loss ( death, breakup, loss of self), trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety & emotional dysregulation. My practice draws from many orientations & influences, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed care, anti-oppressive practices & person-centered approaches.
Whether you’re coping with the death of a loved one, navigating a big life change, or experiencing difficulty in your relationships, I’m here to help you process your experiences, learn new skills, deepen your understanding of yourself and create meaningful change.
My specialties include but are not limited to working with grief, loss ( death, breakup, loss of self), trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety & emotional dysregulation. My practice draws from many orientations & influences, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed care, anti-oppressive practices & person-centered approaches.
Her clinical areas of focus and interest include adjustment to trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief ( loss) and bereavement for adults, couples, and families.
Alicia is an EMDR trained licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with certification in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Alicia specializes in trauma-focused therapies, working with diverse age groups and family systems across the Chicagoland communities.
Her clinical areas of focus and interest include adjustment to trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief ( loss) and bereavement for adults, couples, and families.
Alicia is an EMDR trained licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with certification in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Alicia specializes in trauma-focused therapies, working with diverse age groups and family systems across the Chicagoland communities.
As I specialize in complex trauma & grief, I focus on holding space for all emotions while identifying the source of the issues that may manifest as behavioral, emotional, or physiological symptoms.
Are you ready for breakthrough or simply desiring to heal on a deeper level? Well— as a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist, I am honored to walk alongside clients on their road to freedom through mental health healing. I endeavor to provide a safe space to bear witness to your innermost thoughts, feelings, & emotions while honoring them compassionately & without judgement. This therapeutic journey will lead you to heal your childhood & relationship wounds, break free from old behavioral patterns or negative thought loops, explore your identity, navigate life transitions, change the narrative of your story, & restore your hope.
As I specialize in complex trauma & grief, I focus on holding space for all emotions while identifying the source of the issues that may manifest as behavioral, emotional, or physiological symptoms.
Are you ready for breakthrough or simply desiring to heal on a deeper level? Well— as a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist, I am honored to walk alongside clients on their road to freedom through mental health healing. I endeavor to provide a safe space to bear witness to your innermost thoughts, feelings, & emotions while honoring them compassionately & without judgement. This therapeutic journey will lead you to heal your childhood & relationship wounds, break free from old behavioral patterns or negative thought loops, explore your identity, navigate life transitions, change the narrative of your story, & restore your hope.
My experience as a psychotherapist includes treating issues such as social isolation, relationship conflict, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
My goal is to provide a space for every client to better understand themselves and how they fit into the world. A new perspective allows the opportunity to approach life differently. I see my role as a therapist to show clients that they are understood and accepted so that they may develop the courage and confidence to make their own decisions.
My experience as a psychotherapist includes treating issues such as social isolation, relationship conflict, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
My goal is to provide a space for every client to better understand themselves and how they fit into the world. A new perspective allows the opportunity to approach life differently. I see my role as a therapist to show clients that they are understood and accepted so that they may develop the courage and confidence to make their own decisions.
You may be going through a transition such as a divorce, move, or job loss.
I've specialized in supporting children, teens, and adults who are navigating change and are looking for support that allows them to both honor their loss and create a path forward that feels meaningful and hopeful. I've specific experience working with people struggling with chronic and terminal medical illnesses, traumatic grief due to gun violence
You may be going through a transition such as a divorce, move, or job loss.
I've specialized in supporting children, teens, and adults who are navigating change and are looking for support that allows them to both honor their loss and create a path forward that feels meaningful and hopeful. I've specific experience working with people struggling with chronic and terminal medical illnesses, traumatic grief due to gun violence
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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.