Loss or Grief therapists in Washington, D.C. DC
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Loss or Grief
Robin Kaye Stilwell
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., L.M.F.T.
Many life situations involve experiencing loss, not solely related to death. With any life transition or growth, there is a new chapter to face, which involves closing a previous chapter.
43 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Karen J. Osterle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSSA, LICSW
A loss of someone you love can change everything and prompt us to delve into the most existential internal searches. First and foremost, we need a safe space to process what happened, why it happened, and what now gives life meaning---especially if our feelings seem to shift from one minute to the next. This therapy gives you a place to get organized by talking about the ineffable, thereby moving toward accommodation, acceptance, and even moments of peace.
24 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20036
Loss or Grief
Nina Arroyo Santiago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Grief can show up in many forms and at any age. I offer a compassionate space for children, teens, and young adults to process loss—whether from death, separation, or life transitions. With a patient and supportive approach, we work through pain while honoring the memory and meaning of what’s been lost.
3 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Molly Rosenstein
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Experiencing grief and loss can feel overwhelming and deeply isolating. I provide a compassionate and understanding space to honor your unique journey through pain, sadness, and adjustment. Together, we’ll explore your feelings, memories, and the impact of your loss, using evidence-based approaches alongside empathy and human connection to help you find healing, resilience, and hope at your own pace.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20036
Online in Washington, D.C.
Loss or Grief
Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Not all grief comes with a funeral.
Maybe you're grieving a person who’s still alive. A marriage that looked perfect but left you shattered. A family that doesn’t believe your side. A version of yourself that no longer exists. This is grief and it’s real, even if no one around you understands it.
I specialize in helping high-functioning women navigate complex grief, especially the kind that comes from narcissistic relationships, toxic family dynamics, divorce, and the slow erosion of your identity. This is called disenfranchised grief: a deep, invisible pain that doesn’t get the casseroles or sympathy cards but hurts just as much, if not more.
You might be asking:
“Why do I feel so heartbroken when I’m the one who left?”
“Why can’t I move on, wasn’t this supposed to be freedom?”
“Why am I mourning someone who was emotionally abusive?”
“How do I grieve the life I thought I’d have?”
“Why does everything feel numb, heavy, or meaningless?”
You don’t need to rush this. Grief isn’t linear, and healing doesn’t happen on a schedule. There are no shortcuts when you’re grieving the loss of what could’ve been, what should've been, or who you had to be to survive it all.
I help women grieving:
Divorce or separation from a narcissistic or toxic partner
The slow emotional death of a long-term relationship
The loss of identity in motherhood or midlife
Estrangement from abusive or emotionally unavailable family
The impact of trauma, chronic illness, or caretaking burnout
A “normal” life that never actually existed
I’m Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver, a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience, and I provide both therapy and life coaching for women navigating grief that doesn’t fit the traditional mold.
This is sacred work. And it takes time. Don’t fall for quick fixes or one-size-fits-all healing. Let’s walk through this together, with wisdom, warmth, and a safe space to feel all the complex emotions of grief.
You can still create a beautiful life, even after unimaginable loss. Let’s begin.
25 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Dr. Jessica Kirchhoefer
Psychologist, PhD
I’ll guide you through the grieving process by helping you understand and express your emotions with CBT strategies. Through ACT, we’ll focus on finding meaning in your loss and taking steps toward healing while honoring your loved ones.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20006
Online in Washington, D.C.
Loss or Grief
Lauro Guzman
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Bereavement is the natural process you go through to mourn and accept a major loss. Grief is a natural emotional response to loss, and grief counseling can help people cope with it. I work with clients by explalining the stages of grief and strategies to recovery. Emotinal support and encouragement are also provided, and an opportunity to talk about their feelings of loss and share memories of their loved one.
8 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Dr. Amanda Roberts
Psychologist, PhD Clinical Psychology, Masters in Marriage Family Therapy
The cornerstone of good grief therapy is compassion, patience and an acknowledgement that the each person has their own unique pathway through the grief process. There is no one size fits all for grief.
40 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Whether you’re experiencing a career change, a new relationship, a romantic break-up, a pregnancy, a miscarriage, an abortion, the death of a loved one, or an unexpected medical diagnosis, major life changes can be painful and challenging to navigate. No matter what the transition is, my goal is to meet each patient where they are. We can encounter moments of excitement and devastation with healing and growth, even when change was not what we anticipated.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20008
Online in Washington, D.C.
Loss or Grief
Dr. Lindsay Perrin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
They say that grief has no timeline and is not linear. I hope to support individuals on their journey through grief by providing a structured space to process loss at their own pace.
13 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Laura Silva, LicMHC - Online/Virtual Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, Traditional, Integrative, Heart Centered counseling. Coach, Educator, Depth Therapy.
I will help you move through and gain greater compassionate acceptance to Loss or Grief that you may be experiencing. Loss and Grief is a natural human condition and emotion that is so tender, deep and painful. It may be a personal loss of a loved one, an inner loss of a part of ourselves, or a wordless feeling of a loss or grief to what is happening to nature, other species, our planet. I will be here to support you in the many phases of moving in and through the experience of Loss or Grief. Email for free consultation call.
45 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
The waves of grief crash in unexpected ways at unexpected times with unexpected outcomes. Within my coaching practice and through my own personal experience, I have cultivated tools, methods, and experiments that approach grief and loss through the lens of curiosity, expansiveness, and nonjudgment. Without stagnating in it, together we can discover what your grief means to you, what it is bringing to your life, and how we can use it to manifest the life you desire. From where you are sitting right now that may sound like a difficult, if not impossible task. My mother always said "nothing beats failure but a try." I invite you to try coaching to discover what happens when you allow yourself to speak your truth and feel however and whatever you are feeling in a safe, nonjudgmental space dedicated to you and your growth.
6 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Dr. L. Pittman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have worked with individuals (primarily adults) to help them manage aspects of loss and grief (neither of which is limited to death of a loved one) that are significantly impacting their functioning and well-being. I work with them to process their loss, and identify what it means to embrace the significance of the loss without letting that loss define them.
22 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Cindy Haines, Psy.D
Psychologist, Psy.D
At our practice, we use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals navigate the challenges of loss and grief. Grief can bring overwhelming emotions, including sadness, guilt, and anxiety, which can sometimes lead to unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Through CBT, we work with clients to process their loss, reframe negative thinking, and develop healthy coping strategies.
Our approach is compassionate and structured, helping individuals move through grief at their own pace while building resilience. We focus on identifying and addressing distressing thoughts, fostering self-compassion, and finding ways to honor and adjust to life after loss. Whether grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a significant life change, we provide the support and tools needed to heal and move forward.
24 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)