Online Loss or Grief therapists in Waukegan, Illinois IL
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Grief
Sue De Santo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I walk alongside individuals facing the heartbreak of loss—whether it’s a death, the end of a relationship, a life transition, or a future you thought you’d have. In a gentle, steady space, we tend to the parts of you that feel shattered, numb, guilty, or overwhelmed, and we allow grief to move at its own pace, you can slowly integrate your loss, stay connected to what (or who) you love, and begin to feel moments of meaning and aliveness again. You can slowly integrate your loss, stay connected to what (or who) you love, and begin to feel moments of meaning and aliveness again.
35 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
Grief
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Adjusting to the loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult things in life, and many people need help, since in many cases almost everything about their life is different, and everything reminds them of the loss. When grief does not seem to fade and it does not seem to be possible to move on, help is needed and a re-orientation of life is perhaps the only things that will allow the grieving person to move on.
36 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
Grief
Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Grief is deeply personal and doesn't follow a predictable timeline. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a role, or an expected future, therapy offers space to process your experience, honor what matters, and gradually integrate loss into your life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
Grief
Natalie A Shafer
Counselor/Therapist, MA, NCC, LPC
Grief is not linear, nor is it limited to death or loss. Any uninvited change can bring feelings of mourning and sadness. I offer a supportive space to help you process your experience and find ways to adapt and cope.
2 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
Grief
Dr. Jeannine Pablo
Psychologist, LP, LCMHC, MLADC
Grief is a profoundly non-linear experience that can reshape your entire reality. Utilizing evidence-based bereavement frameworks and trauma-informed care, I help individuals navigate the complex emotional landscape of loss—including the death of a loved one, secondary losses, and ambiguous grief. Our work focuses on honors-based processing, managing the physiological impact of acute sorrow, and safely integrated strategies to help you carry your grief while gradually rebuilding a meaningful life.
23 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
Grief
Integrative Health & Healing
Treatment Center, Functional Wellness, Family Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
We have an integrative approach to physical and mental wellness including addiction disorders. We offer Cervical cancer screening and breast exams.
12 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
Grief
Mind Lodge
Therapist, LCPC
Grief can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. We provide a compassionate space to process loss, honor your emotions, and find a path toward healing and renewed purpose.
21 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
Grief
Gracie Orellano
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
Throughout life there will be numerous experiences with grief. Whether it is familial loss, pet loss, financial loss, etc. it can feel impossible to get through. With therapy, you can process what it means to you. It can be difficult to face these emotions on your own and can feel overwhelming to begin processing them. Through therapy we can utilize different tools to enhance your emotional awareness, understand what narratives arise from your grief, and engage in creative ways to hold the grief while you continue to live your life.
2 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
Grief
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Grief doesn't follow a timeline, no matter what people expect from you. It comes in waves. Some days you're functioning and some days it hits you in the grocery store and you can't explain why. The world keeps moving and you're supposed to move with it, but part of you is still back there, with them, with what you lost. We don't try to rush grief or fix it. We sit with you in it. We help you find ways to carry the loss without being crushed by it, to honor what mattered while slowly rebuilding a life that has room for joy again. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
Grief
Dr. Pam Heilman
Psychologist, Psy.D., LCP
There is no one right way to grieve a loss. We often associate grief with losing a loved one but it can occur with other significant life changes such as the end of a relationship, loss of a pet, job loss, changes in your family dynamic, or other significant life changes. I have worked with many clients experiencing grief and they often share with me that they feel alone and misunderstood by others. As human beings, we often struggle to know how to respond to someone who is grieving. As a result, people who are grieving may feel isolated or try to put on a brave face so that they do not feel like a burden to others. In therapy, you can come exactly as you are and you don't have to put on a brave face. In our work together, you will have the space to process your thoughts and feelings associated with your grief. An important goal is to help you find ways to honor the loss while still allowing room for new experiences and meaningful connections in your life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
Grief
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Grief is a profoundly heavy, non-linear journey that can reshape your entire world. Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one, navigating the invisible ache of pregnancy loss, or processing the ambiguous grief of a chronic illness diagnosis, Anne provides a warm, open, and deeply honoring space for you to carry your pain. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Grief Informed Professional, she partners with individuals to safely explore their loss without pressure to "just get over it" or move on before they are ready.
Anne’s integrative approach is uniquely gentle and effective for bereavement care. Because intense grief often defies words, she blends traditional psychotherapy with creative art therapy techniques and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). These somatic and creative tools offer a safe outlet to externalize complex emotions—like anger, guilt, and profound sadness—while helping to calm a traumatized nervous system. Anne is dedicated to helping you honor your loss, build sustainable coping strategies for the triggers of daily life, and gently find a way forward at your own pace.
8 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
Grief
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Grief touches every part of life—emotional, physical, and spiritual. Whether your loss is recent or long ago, therapy offers space to honor your pain and begin to heal at your own pace. Together, we’ll work through the waves of sadness, anger, or guilt that may arise, helping you find comfort and connection as you adapt to life after loss. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means learning to carry love and memory forward with compassion.
25 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
Grief
Jason Holland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Grief affects more than emotions. It can change sleep, focus, relationships, and your sense of meaning. You will have space to talk about the loss honestly and to process what it has meant, without pressure to “move on” in a certain way. My work in grief and meaning-making is a long-standing part of my clinical and professional background, and I focus on helping people carry loss in a way that still leaves room for connection, purpose, and hope.
25 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
Grief
Paul Sather
Psychologist, PhD
Grief and loss are often confusing and difficult to work through. I come alongside you in your grief and help soothe the pain of the emptiness that is often so painful. When we walk into the darkness of the sunset, the sunrise comes much more quickly than when we walk away in an attempt to avoid it.
38 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
Grief
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Grief can touch every part of life—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, a relationship, or a sense of stability, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to move forward. In therapy, you’ll find a safe and understanding space to express your pain, honor your loss, and begin to heal at your own pace. Together, we’ll work toward finding meaning, peace, and hope in the midst of sorrow.
27 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
Grief
Jaylan Abd Elrahman
Psychologist, PhD
What an honor it is to be a supportive companion on your path to deeper wellness! I see therapy as a process wherein people can grow a more honest connection with themselves, learn and practice hope-generating perspectives and skills in their lives and stretch their imaginations for how to lovingly create a future that feels meaningful and liberating!
Dr. Jay works with adolescents and adults who:
* Struggle to manage the stresses of daily life and experience emotional distress, depression, grief and/or anxiety
* Are survivors of complex trauma, interpersonal, generational and/or collective trauma
* Yearn to clarify purpose in life, often exploring existential, spiritual, and identity-based questions
* Seek a space to dream beyond the moment they are in to create new futures for themselves and those they love
* Values justice-oriented, compassionate, and creative relational care
6 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
Grief
Natalie Campbell
Psychologist, PsyD; LLC
I lost a partner in Covid and understand the underpinnings to intense grief. We have to learn to live with it and open ourselves up in ways that we never expected. We are alive! Grief is not a feeling that we can turn on and off....like a light switch. It's complicated and intense. I can help you navigate yours.
29 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Nicole Montes
Psychologist, PsyD
I have training and experience supporting clients around loss in the perinatal period, including termination for medical reasons.
5 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL
Grief
Cindy Yu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Are you experiencing the loss of someone or a relationship near you? Are you experiencing anger, sadness, or pain? Maybe you are asking yourself how or why this happened. Or you may even be experiencing guilt or regret. The five stages of loss & grief often repeats in cycles for a long time after the loss occurred, but rarely people actively do something about it, and more often due to believing that there is nothing they could do but give it time. Without proper processing and healing of the grief, time can only do so much. I have extensive experiences helping clients processing their grief & loss, which has often decreased their recovering process time tremendously.
5 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
Grief
Amanda S. Vaught
Psychologist, PsyD
There are never any words to describe coping with loss and it changes everything around you. Grief can feel so heavy. I am here to help you carry that weight. I will be there with you to help navigate what feels hard to understand and figure out. Grief therapy is grounded in exploring your grief at your own pace—finding ways to honor your loss, understand your emotions, and slowly reconnect with life in meaningful ways.
14 Years Experience
Online in Waukegan, IL (Online Only)
Loss or Grief therapists in Waukegan, Illinois Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Waukegan, Illinois average 17 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Loss or Grief (100%), Anxiety or Fears (91%), and Depression (87%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Loss or Grief |
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 87% | Depression |
| 73% | Stress |
| 67% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Social Anxiety |