Grief Therapists in Louisville, KY
You are “the strong one,” everyone leans on, confident and grounded in your faith, but deep down, you're struggling to hold yourself together, carrying hidden grief and scars, wondering if anyone sees the fragility behind your strength.
I specialize in faith-based therapy for adults walking through grief, trauma, and major life transitions. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who will give them emotional support and practical tools to move from survival mode to deep healing. Sessions with me involve learning to replace dysfunctional coping with soul-nourishing strategies.
You are “the strong one,” everyone leans on, confident and grounded in your faith, but deep down, you're struggling to hold yourself together, carrying hidden grief and scars, wondering if anyone sees the fragility behind your strength.
I specialize in faith-based therapy for adults walking through grief, trauma, and major life transitions. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who will give them emotional support and practical tools to move from survival mode to deep healing. Sessions with me involve learning to replace dysfunctional coping with soul-nourishing strategies.
My ideal client is someone who is struggling with a range of emotional or mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or issues with self-image.
I use therapies like CBT, DBT, ACT, PCT, Gestalt, and Reality Therapy to help with those issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and more. Each approach is tailored to your unique needs, providing tools to better manage emotions, improve relationships, and foster personal growth. My focus is on empowering you to create lasting change.
My ideal client is someone who is struggling with a range of emotional or mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or issues with self-image.
I use therapies like CBT, DBT, ACT, PCT, Gestalt, and Reality Therapy to help with those issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and more. Each approach is tailored to your unique needs, providing tools to better manage emotions, improve relationships, and foster personal growth. My focus is on empowering you to create lasting change.
I have training and experience in Cognitive/Behavioral therapy, stress reduction, anger management, and grief counseling.
In this rapidly changing world, stress, anxiety, and depression will sometimes take hold of your mind. This could leave you feeling on the edge of an emotional cliff. At these times it is okay, and important to reach out for a hand up. My early training in chemical dependency, hospice, and trauma counseling has equipped me to guide you through the reduction of many life problems.
I have training and experience in Cognitive/Behavioral therapy, stress reduction, anger management, and grief counseling.
In this rapidly changing world, stress, anxiety, and depression will sometimes take hold of your mind. This could leave you feeling on the edge of an emotional cliff. At these times it is okay, and important to reach out for a hand up. My early training in chemical dependency, hospice, and trauma counseling has equipped me to guide you through the reduction of many life problems.
Molly Halpin Techau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My clients come from all walks of life, whether preteens navigating difficulties at school or elders reflecting on their journeys and accepting their life as a whole. Clients and I collaborate to establish tailored treatment plans that appropriately fit their needs in this season of difficulty. I work with clients individually, with their spouses, parents, or children to most effectively create sustainable change. Clients attend weekly or biweekly sessions, reviewing their challenges from previous weeks as we continue on their journey to gracefully accepting their selves now and fearlessly discovering who they're created to be.
My clients come from all walks of life, whether preteens navigating difficulties at school or elders reflecting on their journeys and accepting their life as a whole. Clients and I collaborate to establish tailored treatment plans that appropriately fit their needs in this season of difficulty. I work with clients individually, with their spouses, parents, or children to most effectively create sustainable change. Clients attend weekly or biweekly sessions, reviewing their challenges from previous weeks as we continue on their journey to gracefully accepting their selves now and fearlessly discovering who they're created to be.
Grief doesn’t only arrive through death.
My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and psychodynamic principles. In practice, that means building practical tools to manage difficult thoughts, emotions, and patterns while also exploring the deeper experiences and narratives that shape them. Lasting change usually requires both insight and action.
Grief doesn’t only arrive through death.
My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and psychodynamic principles. In practice, that means building practical tools to manage difficult thoughts, emotions, and patterns while also exploring the deeper experiences and narratives that shape them. Lasting change usually requires both insight and action.
I enjoy working with women, mothers, and those who are navigating grief, loss, and life transitions.
My approach is warm & collaborative. I strive to meet clients where they are and work together to develop practical tools, deeper insight, and a stronger sense of self.
I also enjoy supporting young children and families by helping strengthen attachment, emotional understanding, and positive parent-child relationships.
I enjoy working with women, mothers, and those who are navigating grief, loss, and life transitions.
My approach is warm & collaborative. I strive to meet clients where they are and work together to develop practical tools, deeper insight, and a stronger sense of self.
I also enjoy supporting young children and families by helping strengthen attachment, emotional understanding, and positive parent-child relationships.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, social-emotional difficulties, and grief.
Hello there! I help children, teens, and parents overcome mental health struggles and provide parents with tools to better connect with their children. Raising children can be very difficult. You may feel like you have done everything you can and still feel stuck. Together, we can embark on a journey of healing and connection to help meet the needs, goals, and freedom your family is craving.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, social-emotional difficulties, and grief.
Hello there! I help children, teens, and parents overcome mental health struggles and provide parents with tools to better connect with their children. Raising children can be very difficult. You may feel like you have done everything you can and still feel stuck. Together, we can embark on a journey of healing and connection to help meet the needs, goals, and freedom your family is craving.
20 years: school based therapy, outpatient and inpatient mental health, grief, loss, and medical concerns, cancer
I absolutely am passionate about encouraging others to make the time to nurture their mental well being and health, across all ages and populations. Adding the expressive and creative techniques I am trained in, accelerates growth and change by tapping into the right part of the brain and provides a fun and creative way to problem solve and engage with each other. The sand tray, storytellling, and expessive arts are for all ages and no talent needed, just an open mind. Traditional talk therapy is always an option and I meet each client where they are at for that session.
20 years: school based therapy, outpatient and inpatient mental health, grief, loss, and medical concerns, cancer
I absolutely am passionate about encouraging others to make the time to nurture their mental well being and health, across all ages and populations. Adding the expressive and creative techniques I am trained in, accelerates growth and change by tapping into the right part of the brain and provides a fun and creative way to problem solve and engage with each other. The sand tray, storytellling, and expessive arts are for all ages and no talent needed, just an open mind. Traditional talk therapy is always an option and I meet each client where they are at for that session.
Heart's Content Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, S
Louisville, KY 40206
I specialize in working with people who are experiencing loss, grief, post traumatic stress disorder, or other experiences that may be impeding their growth or stability.
My goal as a therapist is to encourage clients to attain their greatest potential, to help them transform their lives to being filled with increased ease and balance, and to empower them to recognize their internal competencies that they may access as coping skills for handling the complexities of daily challenges.
I specialize in working with people who are experiencing loss, grief, post traumatic stress disorder, or other experiences that may be impeding their growth or stability.
My goal as a therapist is to encourage clients to attain their greatest potential, to help them transform their lives to being filled with increased ease and balance, and to empower them to recognize their internal competencies that they may access as coping skills for handling the complexities of daily challenges.
I have a wide range of experiences and feel confident working with clients experiencing issues in the following areas: addiction, depression, relationship issues, child & adolescent issues, sexuality, bereavement, anxiety, and codependency.
Currently, I offer telehealth therapy only. My style is both conversational and relational. I offer an authentic presence within a collaborative, lively relationship in which self-discovery can be non-threatening and perhaps, even fun. I am committed to sharing everything I know which I believe will help heal the difficulties in one's life. I am inspired each day by the courage clients have each moment they show up for therapy. I became a therapist because, to me, the value in life comes when you return to your value within.
I have a wide range of experiences and feel confident working with clients experiencing issues in the following areas: addiction, depression, relationship issues, child & adolescent issues, sexuality, bereavement, anxiety, and codependency.
Currently, I offer telehealth therapy only. My style is both conversational and relational. I offer an authentic presence within a collaborative, lively relationship in which self-discovery can be non-threatening and perhaps, even fun. I am committed to sharing everything I know which I believe will help heal the difficulties in one's life. I am inspired each day by the courage clients have each moment they show up for therapy. I became a therapist because, to me, the value in life comes when you return to your value within.
The Beautiful Soul
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S, CPCS, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40205
I recognized the importance of being a listening heart. We experience so much in life that it can crush our souls, infect our minds, and bruise our spirits. Jobs can become toxic and hostile, relationships get complicated, and children become challenging. For women, there is the task of getting older and menopause. I am here. At The Beautiful Soul Asylum, I offer a refuge with a true holistic focus on mental health, honoring the mind, body, and spirit. For some, this may include religiosity and spirituality, which aid in healing and the restoration of wholeness.
I recognized the importance of being a listening heart. We experience so much in life that it can crush our souls, infect our minds, and bruise our spirits. Jobs can become toxic and hostile, relationships get complicated, and children become challenging. For women, there is the task of getting older and menopause. I am here. At The Beautiful Soul Asylum, I offer a refuge with a true holistic focus on mental health, honoring the mind, body, and spirit. For some, this may include religiosity and spirituality, which aid in healing and the restoration of wholeness.
I am particularly experienced in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, trauma, and bereavement/ grief and loss.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Centre College and a Master's Degree from University of Louisville's Kent School of Social Work. I use a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, IFS, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am particularly experienced in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, trauma, and bereavement/ grief and loss.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Centre College and a Master's Degree from University of Louisville's Kent School of Social Work. I use a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, IFS, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am passionate about working with clients who are navigating chronic illness, grief and loss, and those who are experiencing caregiver fatigue.
I utilize a variety of treatment modalities focusing on what best serves the client's unique situation. I am committed to providing a safe and accepting space for clients.
I am passionate about working with clients who are navigating chronic illness, grief and loss, and those who are experiencing caregiver fatigue.
I utilize a variety of treatment modalities focusing on what best serves the client's unique situation. I am committed to providing a safe and accepting space for clients.
We all want to feel joyful and fulfilled in our lives and relationships. The 30+ years I have been a therapist include private practice, running treatment centers, teaching / college level, speaking at conferences, and training other therapists. I am licensed as a clinical social worker and an addictions therapist. My experience and training have allowed me to help people improve their lives through clinical knowledge, humanistic views and cultural understanding. I help individuals and couples achieve change through insight based dialog and consciousness practices.
We all want to feel joyful and fulfilled in our lives and relationships. The 30+ years I have been a therapist include private practice, running treatment centers, teaching / college level, speaking at conferences, and training other therapists. I am licensed as a clinical social worker and an addictions therapist. My experience and training have allowed me to help people improve their lives through clinical knowledge, humanistic views and cultural understanding. I help individuals and couples achieve change through insight based dialog and consciousness practices.
I specialize in guiding clients through the profound challenges of trauma, grief, and recognizing your inherent worth.
I provide skilled support in many other areas including personal growth, anxiety, depression, and family challenges. We’ll work together on building self-worth, establishing healthy boundaries, finding your authentic voice, and balancing your needs within your relationships.
I specialize in guiding clients through the profound challenges of trauma, grief, and recognizing your inherent worth.
I provide skilled support in many other areas including personal growth, anxiety, depression, and family challenges. We’ll work together on building self-worth, establishing healthy boundaries, finding your authentic voice, and balancing your needs within your relationships.
In addition to her work with anxiety and depression, Chante’ also provides specialized care for individuals experiencing grief.
Outside of her professional life, Chante’ enjoys reading, arts and crafts, traveling, attending concerts, and spending quality time with family and friends. These personal passions help her maintain a balanced lifestyle and bring creativity and empathy into her therapeutic practice.
In addition to her work with anxiety and depression, Chante’ also provides specialized care for individuals experiencing grief.
Outside of her professional life, Chante’ enjoys reading, arts and crafts, traveling, attending concerts, and spending quality time with family and friends. These personal passions help her maintain a balanced lifestyle and bring creativity and empathy into her therapeutic practice.
Many of the women she works with are emotionally aware and dependable, but experience anxiety, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, grief, or a loss of clarity during life transitions.
Her approach focuses on helping clients reclaim and strengthen trust in their sense of self. Teresa helps clients understand patterns and stress responses so they can develop practical coping skills, clear boundaries, and greater emotional capacity. The work is collaborative, thoughtful, and directive when helpful, with an emphasis on safety and embodiment.
Many of the women she works with are emotionally aware and dependable, but experience anxiety, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, grief, or a loss of clarity during life transitions.
Her approach focuses on helping clients reclaim and strengthen trust in their sense of self. Teresa helps clients understand patterns and stress responses so they can develop practical coping skills, clear boundaries, and greater emotional capacity. The work is collaborative, thoughtful, and directive when helpful, with an emphasis on safety and embodiment.
Kristi Collier Thompson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40223
I am a trauma-informed, licensed counselor specializing in children, teenagers, adults and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relational trauma (adoption, foster care, chronic illness, abuse or neglect), chronic illness and chronic pain. With over 20 years of experience, I am certified in EMDR, and trained in Theraplay, internal family systems (IFS), DBT, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, solution-focused brief counseling, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Prepare-Enrich and mindfulness.
I am a trauma-informed, licensed counselor specializing in children, teenagers, adults and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relational trauma (adoption, foster care, chronic illness, abuse or neglect), chronic illness and chronic pain. With over 20 years of experience, I am certified in EMDR, and trained in Theraplay, internal family systems (IFS), DBT, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, solution-focused brief counseling, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Prepare-Enrich and mindfulness.
Jane E Gainer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, KY LPCC, WV LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
2 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40223
I have over 30 years of experience helping clients successfully manage depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, body image, and stress-related issues in a warm
I have training and expertise in CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, trauma resolution, and conflict management. I focus my practice on adult (18 and over) clients.
I have over 30 years of experience helping clients successfully manage depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, body image, and stress-related issues in a warm
I have training and expertise in CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, trauma resolution, and conflict management. I focus my practice on adult (18 and over) clients.
Catherine Eleson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LCMHCA , LPCC-S
3 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40213
Waitlist for new clients
If you are motivated to understand the conscious and unconscious forces and meanings that shape your experience and relationships; If you feel you are without choices; if you are struggling with questions of self-worth; if you are grieving; if you feel hurt, betrayed or abandoned, I encourage you to take the brave first step toward your self by entering into this safe space of non-judgment.
I provide compassionate, attachment-based support for all types of people, but I enjoy working with Individuals desiring to gain awareness. Those wrestling with issues related to identity, shame, relationships, stress, life transitions, and various challenges unique to women. Individuals struggling with anxiety, existential questioning, or spiritual issues.
If you are motivated to understand the conscious and unconscious forces and meanings that shape your experience and relationships; If you feel you are without choices; if you are struggling with questions of self-worth; if you are grieving; if you feel hurt, betrayed or abandoned, I encourage you to take the brave first step toward your self by entering into this safe space of non-judgment.
I provide compassionate, attachment-based support for all types of people, but I enjoy working with Individuals desiring to gain awareness. Those wrestling with issues related to identity, shame, relationships, stress, life transitions, and various challenges unique to women. Individuals struggling with anxiety, existential questioning, or spiritual issues.
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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.