Grief Therapists Available in Bradenton
This page lists therapists who work with grief and are available to clients in Bradenton. Use it if you are looking for online therapy for bereavement, loss, or complicated grief. Compare each therapist’s approach, years of clinical experience, specialties, and areas of focus. All therapists hold a Florida license, and a Florida license covers the whole state, so where you live in Florida is not a barrier to working with them. Look for therapists who mention grief models, bereavement counseling, or trauma-related loss when deciding who might fit your needs.
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1. Jorge Rivas-Carrillo, LCSW
Support for anxiety, grief, and personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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2. Joia Hillman, LCSW
Florida LCSW helping people navigate change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. Tammy Russell, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for anxiety, trauma, and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. Caroline Roach, LCSW
Strengths-based support for life’s hardest seasons
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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5. Susan Josephson, LMHC
Florida LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. Ebony McCray-Holmes, LMFT
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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7. Diane Haskill, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. Kellie Jondro, LICSW, LCSW
Kellie Jondro, solution-focused clinical social worker
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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9. Page Harper, LMHC
Compassionate Florida counselor for anxiety, relationships, and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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10. Richard Whitton, LMHC
Support for anxiety, mood, and addiction concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Bipolar · Depression · Family
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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11. Karen Cino, LCSW
Support for change, confidence, and healthier relationships
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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12. Nita Scott, LMFT
Relationship-focused therapy with seasoned support
Works with Family · Intimacy-related issues · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT
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13. Lavonte Cummings, LMHC
Florida LMHC focusing on grief and transitions
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
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14. Dr. Jacqueline Jennette, FL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist for life transitions
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes
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15. Michael Flatley, LMFT
Support for anxiety, relationships, and family life
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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About grief therapy for people in Bradenton
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in Florida and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Florida regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Bradenton can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,552 therapists match this page, all of whom name grief among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMHC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes to licensed practice in Florida, all overseen by the Florida Department of Health's Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Bradenton
Bradenton has a population of about 55,698. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do grief therapists approach losses from sudden deaths or accidents?
Therapists who focus on sudden loss often use trauma-informed grief work. They may combine strategies for acute stress with bereavement-focused techniques. Expect a focus on processing shock, managing intrusive thoughts, and rebuilding routine. Ask any therapist about their experience with sudden or traumatic loss to see how they adapt sessions to stabilization and safety first.
Can a grief therapist help with anniversaries and holidays that trigger strong reactions?
Yes. Many grief therapists prepare clients for difficult dates and help create coping plans. They can teach grounding and planning techniques, help you set boundaries with others, and work on meaning-making strategies so those days feel more manageable. Ask a therapist how they structure work around recurring triggers and rituals.
What should I compare between grief therapists when choosing one listed here?
Compare treatment approaches (complicated grief, trauma-informed care, meaning-centered therapy), clinical experience with bereavement, stated specialties (e.g., loss of a partner, child, or pet), and whether their communication style matches yours. Also look at session formats they offer and any notes about working with grief alongside depression or anxiety.
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