![Jason McDermott, LPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jason-mcdermott.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Jason McDermott, LPC
License professional counselor
In 60076 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
In my approach to grief and loss therapy, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can process their emotions at their own pace. I integrate evidence-based practices such as narrative therapy and mindfulness to help individuals explore their loss, acknowledge the complexities of their grief, and find pathways to healing. Clients benefit from tailored support that honors their unique experiences while fostering resilience and acceptance. My goal is to help clients build meaning and navigate their journey with empathy, leading to eventual emotional growth and restoration.
![Althea Olson, Althea Olson, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/althea-olson.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Althea Olson, Althea Olson, LCSW
Psychotherapist, Author, Keynote Speaker
In 60544 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
Here in the US we have a backward approach to grief in that we suffer in silence. I want to help you facilitate healing by allowing a full expression of emotion, to normalize the path of grief, and to hear the stories about the person(s), relationships, or even jobs you've lost. The benefit of grief counseling is it assists you moving forward and through all the stages.
![Cheryl Frost, MA,LCPC,NCC,CH](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/cheryl-frost.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Cheryl Frost, MA,LCPC,NCC,CH
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
In 60439 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
I specialize in short-term grief and loss as well as prolonged bereavement. Loss of loved ones, loss of health, a job, survivors' guilt, or any significant loss in life can cause periods of extreme sadness, anger and a myriad of other emotions. I work with my clients to process their loss and move through the adjustment period so as to come to a place of peace and acceptance.
![Merrisa Dawn Santos, MA, LPC, NCC, CTMHP, CCTP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/merrisa-dawn-santos.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Merrisa Dawn Santos, MA, LPC, NCC, CTMHP, CCTP
Licensed Professional Counselor
In 60618 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
In my psychotherapy practice, I provide compassionate support for those experiencing grief and loss. I create a safe space for clients to express their emotions, process their pain, and find meaning in their experiences. Using a personalized approach, I integrate various therapeutic techniques to help patients navigate their grief journey, fostering resilience and promoting healing. My goal is to guide patients toward acceptance and a renewed sense of hope and purpose.
![Janet Wichmann, LCPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/janet-wichmann.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Janet Wichmann, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
In 60611 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
Grief and loss is like a deep well where pain lives. Counseling is a process that allows you to talk about your loved one or the loss you've experienced in an on-going way until healing begins to occur. This is not a conversation you have with friends or family very often as most people don't know how to handle your grief or loss. I've worked with many grieving individuals and somehow we find a way to find life and live it fully again.
![Emily Pagone, M.S., L.C.P.C.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/emily-pagone.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Emily Pagone, M.S., L.C.P.C.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
In 60563 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
I work with those experiencing grief and loss, and provide a safe, empathic, and understanding environment for you to have the space to process this tragedy. I am here to listen to you, support you, help process the chaos of this experience, and provide any guidance if necessary and when appropriate. I have experience helping those who have lost loved ones, are going through a traumatic loss, and/ or are experiencing complicated grief. I am here to support you on your journey to healing and putting the pieces back together.
![Sharon Depowski, LCSW, CADC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sharon-depowski.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Sharon Depowski, LCSW, CADC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Alcohol/Drug Counselor
In 60181 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
There are multiple forms of loss, ranging from lost friendship to to the loss of a loved one, which could be a pet or a person. I would encourage open communication about feelings and strongly believe that an individual's feelings should not be judged or criticized. I would also encourage the individual to allow sufficient time to recover from their loss; there is no "right" amount of time to process a loss.
![Dr. Jessica Swenson, PhD, LCPC, CCTP, SOTP, CMHIP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/dr.-jessica-swenson.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Dr. Jessica Swenson, PhD, LCPC, CCTP, SOTP, CMHIP
Dr.
In 60540 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
"As for grief, you'll find it comes in waves. When the ship is first wrecked, you're drowning, with wreckage all around you. You find some piece of the wreckage and you hang on for a while. Maybe it's some physical thing. Maybe it's a happy memory. Maybe it's a person who is also floating. For a while, all you can do is float. Stay alive." Grief and loss comes in all forms - from job loss to death of a loved one. Emotional based therapy will help you cope with the loss and adjust to a "new normal". I'll help you explore the loss, your grieving process, and help you find closure.
![Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-V](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/lynette-hoy.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-V
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
In 60523 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
We are committed to meeting the needs of people who are struggling with grief and loss issues. We want to provide guidance and resources to help you work through your loss in healthy ways. Once a person faces the reality of a loss in his/her life he/she must experience grief. Because grief is a process, someone said, “The only way out of grief is through”. Grief forces us to deal with and face the pain of loss and work through the stages. As a licensed, clinical, professional counseling practice, we offer help. Though you will never forget your loved one - our goal is to help you identify how to move forward finding spiritual and practical resources to help you through it.
![Camille Williams, MA, NCC, LCPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/camille-williams.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Camille Williams, MA, NCC, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
In 60555 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
Healing in the grief process looks different for everyone and I can provide a space for you to feel and share what you need to. I will provide support and empathetic listening to remind you that you are not alone during this difficult time. We can also identify other ways to connect with others and feel supported within your friends and family as well. Although nothing can fix a loss, therapy can be a powerful tool in the process to experience some relief and begin to heal.
![Home Psych Services, P.C., Psy.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/home-psych-services,-p.c..jpg)
Grief Counselor
Home Psych Services, P.C., Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist / Company President
In 60521 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
Home Psych Services, P.C. offers counseling for Grief and Loss. We understand the loss affects everyone differently. Our goal is to first understand the nature of your grief. We then work with you to develop strategies to gradually work through your feelings of grief making use of cognitive behavioral strategies working toward acceptance and understanding.
![Catherine Papagiorgio, NCC, LCPC, CADC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/catherine-papagiorgio.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Catherine Papagiorgio, NCC, LCPC, CADC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor / National Board Certified by NBCC
In 60005 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
Grief and loss is a very personal experience . Losing soneone really hurts and coping with the loss can be a very difficult process. Sometimes friends and or family members do not know what to say or do. Having a place where one can safely express thier feelings and thoughts freely can be helpful. Grieving is a process and a very personal one in nature.
![Jens Hussey, LCPC, CADC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jens-hussey.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Jens Hussey, LCPC, CADC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
In 60602 - Nearby to Burr Ridge.
Times of grief are some of the most painful experiences we have as human beings. But these times are also wonderful in the sense that this is part of our humanity - it's painful because of our ability and capacity to love. With love comes loss - and with loss comes great emotional pain. But the grief journey can also be a time of amazing reflection, growth, and renewal. Sometimes grief is fresh and sometimes grief is deep-seated from events long past. Either way, learning to not fear your grief but to be able to sit with it and use it as a tool to transform yourself is a powerful benefit of this great emotional pain.