Grief Therapists Available in Palm Bay
This page is for people in Palm Bay seeking online therapists who specialize in grief. Use it to compare clinicians by their approaches to bereavement, experience with loss-related issues, and whether they list grief among their specialties. All therapists here are licensed in Florida, and a Florida license covers the whole state, so their online services are available to clients in Palm Bay. Look for therapists who mention complicated grief, loss of a loved one, or grief after traumatic events, and compare fit, approach, and communication style before reaching out.
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1. Fred Sacklow, LCSW
Experienced Florida LCSW for complex emotional challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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2. Corina Istanich, LMHC
Faith-informed support for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. Kenneth Hoeck, LMHC
Trauma-informed counseling with integrative, evidence-based care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Sleeping · Anger · Depression
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4. Felicity Palma, LPCC, LMHC
Compassionate therapy for growth and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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5. Alvin Penix, LCSW
Support for change, healing, and resilience
Works with Addictions · Grief · Coping with life changes
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6. Jenness Jones, LMHC
Support for trauma, grief, and emotional balance
Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
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7. Novlett Mckenzie, LCSW
Florida LCSW supporting stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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8. Thomas Dukes, LMHC
Experienced guidance for mental health and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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9. Shonda Salisbury, LCSW
Support for anxiety, grief, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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10. Deliciah Smith-Blanks, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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11. LaDerida Stokes-Roberts, LMHC
Strength-based counseling for healing and growth
Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Career · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy
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12. Kellie Foster, LMHC, LCMHC
Collaborative, laid back online therapist for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Robert Shackelford, LMFT
Support for families facing conflict and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Dr. Kidd Colt, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC supporting meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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15. Athina Smalios, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding trauma recovery and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy
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About grief therapy for people in Palm Bay
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 Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay
Palm Bay has a population of about 119,760. 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 I know if a therapist on this grief list has specific experience with bereavement or complicated grief?
Check each therapist’s profile for keywords like complicated grief, bereavement counseling, loss of a partner or child, and grief after trauma. Profiles often note approaches used for grief work, such as meaning reconstruction, narrative therapy, or trauma-informed methods. If a profile is unclear, contact the clinician to ask about their direct experience and how they structure grief-focused sessions.
Can these grief therapists work with adults, children, or families in Palm Bay?
Many therapists list the age groups they work with—adults, adolescents, or families—so review profiles to confirm fit. Since all clinicians are licensed in Florida, they can provide online services to clients in Palm Bay across the lifespan if their profile indicates those client populations. If age range or family work isn’t specified, reach out to ask whether they accept your situation.
What should I compare when choosing a grief therapist for loss related to sudden or traumatic death?
Compare clinicians on trauma-informed grief approaches, experience with sudden or violent loss, and use of specialized therapies like prolonged exposure adaptations or EMDR when appropriate. Also consider whether they describe working with PTSD symptoms alongside grief, and whether they mention collaboration with medical providers or community supports. Use that information to find someone aligned with your needs.
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