Loss or Grief therapists in Austin, Texas TX
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Loss or Grief
Melaney Flaniken
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, B.S., Integrative Health Studies M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling
I work with loss and grief by providing a compassionate space to honor your emotions and the depth of your experience. Whether you're grieving a loved one, a relationship, or a significant life change, we’ll explore your feelings and create healthy coping strategies. My approach focuses on helping you process the pain, find meaning in the experience, and gently move forward while honoring your unique journey through grief.
3 Years Experience
Online in Austin, TX Texas (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Elizabeth Ssemanda
Psychiatrist, MD PhD MMSc
I strive to provide a safe, supportive environment for this release, allowing emotions such as sadness and grief to flow naturally. Psychoeducation on the grieving process is a core component of this work, ensuring you understand that these feelings are a normal part of transition. We will work at your pace, allowing you to let go only when you feel truly ready.
9 Years Experience
Online in Austin, TX Texas (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Christine Fatherree @ Unwritten In Stone Psychotherapy PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Though Grief and Loss are a known part of living, the impact on a person can be overwhelming. There is no defined way to grieve. Grief can change us and move us in new directions.
6 Years Experience
Online in Austin, TX Texas (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Dr. Carolina Castanos, PhD, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, PHD, LMFT
Many different life experiences involve grief: the loss of a loved one, changes in life, moves... it is crucial to recognize how this experience affects us and what we need to heal, how we can grow and learn from this pain, how we can actually be better thanks to this experience.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Austin, TX 78735
Online in Austin, TX Texas
Loss or Grief
Dr. Mike Strand
Psychologist, PsyD
Grief can envelop you in a shadow, making the world seem dim and distant as you navigate the aftermath of loss. The journey through sorrow is deeply personal, marked by moments of unbearable loneliness and memories that both comfort and wound. My dedicated support for grief and loss offers a guiding light through the darkness, providing a compassionate space to heal, remember, and gradually find your way forward.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Austin, TX 78746
Online in Austin, TX Texas
Loss or Grief
Shaina Peng
Counselor/Therapist, LPC Associate, supervised by Frank Cohn (LPC-S)
Support for grief that is invisible, complicated, or hard to explain. Therapy helps reduce self-judgment, make room for mixed emotions, and rebuild meaning and connection.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Austin, TX
Online in Austin, TX Texas
Loss or Grief
Dr. Margaret Ann (Bonny) Gardner
Therapist, Ph.D., L.M.F.T.
36 Years Experience
In-Person in Austin, TX 78750
Loss or Grief
Nicole Zembery
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-Associate
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, a relationship, or a version of your life you thought you’d have, the pain can feel heavy and unpredictable. In therapy, you’ll have a space to process your grief at your own pace—without pressure—while finding ways to carry your loss with more support and less isolation.
1 Years Experience
Online in Austin, TX Texas (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Norma J. Perez
Psychologist, PhD
Grief is so different for everyone. There is no "right" way to grieve. I'll hold space for you to process your loss and validate what YOU are feeling and going through. When the time comes to think about moving forward, I can help you explore what makes sense to you. I won't judge your thoughts, or work to make you feel better by pushing you to speed grief along. No, I'll respect your journey and provide you the support you need.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Austin, TX 78734
Online in Austin, TX Texas
Loss or Grief
Angelique Umutesi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Loss changes us — in ways both seen and unseen.
At Roots and Refuge Center, we offer a sacred space for you to grieve, heal, and rediscover hope after experiencing deep loss.
Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one, the loss of home, identity, faith, or dreams, your grief is valid.
You don’t have to carry it alone.
What We Offer
Grief Counseling:
A safe, compassionate place to express your sorrow, anger, confusion, and love.
Support for Different Types of Loss:
Death of loved ones, migration and displacement losses, loss of faith, relationship endings, and major life changes.
Gentle Healing Practices:
Mind-body techniques, storytelling, and ritual practices that honor your grief and support your emotional and spiritual healing.
Hope Beyond Heartache:
Helping you rebuild meaning, resilience, and a sense of connection to yourself and the world around you.
5 Years Experience
Online in Austin, TX Texas (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Amority Health - Rachel Cooper
Therapist, MS, LPC Associate
Support through grief, helping you process emotional experience and adjust to change at your own pace.
4 Years Experience
Online in Austin, TX Texas (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Courtney Loyola
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Grief is not linear and cannot be rushed. I work with clients navigating death, divorce, identity loss, estrangement, and complicated grief. Therapy provides space to process sorrow, anger, and meaning-making while integrating loss into a life that still feels purposeful and connected.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Austin, TX 78704
Online in Austin, TX Texas
Austin's explosive tech-industry growth has brought an influx of young professionals navigating burnout, identity shifts, and the pressures of rapid lifestyle change in an increasingly expensive city. The city has a large LGBTQ+ community and strong demand for affirming therapists specializing in gender identity, relationship dynamics, and life transitions. The University of Texas and major hospital systems including Ascension Seton and St. David's HealthCare provide supplementary mental health resources alongside the city's growing network of private practices. Many Austin therapists offer telehealth, making it easier to find care across the wider metro and surrounding Hill Country communities.
Loss or Grief therapists in Austin, Texas Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Austin, Texas average 17 years of experience and charge around $182 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (36%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$182
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 28% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Christian |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |