Grief Psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA
I also work with people dealing with major life transitions, including marriage, becoming a parent, significant medical events, and grief following the death of a loved one or pregnancy loss.
I provide psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adults, a form of treatment that offers you the opportunity to develop deep insight and make lasting change so that you can find relief in the short- and long-term. In some cases, I also find that the judicious use of medications can be helpful as the work of therapy unfolds.
I also work with people dealing with major life transitions, including marriage, becoming a parent, significant medical events, and grief following the death of a loved one or pregnancy loss.
I provide psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adults, a form of treatment that offers you the opportunity to develop deep insight and make lasting change so that you can find relief in the short- and long-term. In some cases, I also find that the judicious use of medications can be helpful as the work of therapy unfolds.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. I specialize in treating adults and older adults with a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and dementia-related behavioral changes. My background in both medical and psychiatric care allows me to take a whole-person approach that considers your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. I specialize in treating adults and older adults with a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and dementia-related behavioral changes. My background in both medical and psychiatric care allows me to take a whole-person approach that considers your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
My specialties include:
•Depression;
•Anxiety;
•Cancer diagnosis, treatment, living & coping with cancer;
•Being a family member, friend, parent, sibling, child or caregiver of someone with cancer;
•Self-confidence & self-esteem issues;
•Relationship & interpersonal issues;
•Existential issues (finding meaning in our lives knowing that we do not live forever);
•Issues of death & dying.
I see my patients first and foremost in a humanistic way as people, not simply as patients or their diagnoses. As such, I offer patients comprehensive treatment, not just from a neurobiological perspective, but also a from a humanistic one. I approach my patients with compassion, respect and a commitment to confidentiality. Some of the biggest obstacles to attainting self-awareness and self-acceptance are deeply buried feelings of guilt and shame. Working with a psychotherapist you trust, who is curious, empathic and understanding can help you expand your capacity for self-curiosity, self-awareness and self-acceptance, which in turn can help you expand your capacity to:
•examine, understand & change problematic patterns in your life;
•make choices freely & actively, instead of reactively;
•ultimately lead a more thoughtful, authentic & fulfilling life.
My specialties include:
•Depression;
•Anxiety;
•Cancer diagnosis, treatment, living & coping with cancer;
•Being a family member, friend, parent, sibling, child or caregiver of someone with cancer;
•Self-confidence & self-esteem issues;
•Relationship & interpersonal issues;
•Existential issues (finding meaning in our lives knowing that we do not live forever);
•Issues of death & dying.
I see my patients first and foremost in a humanistic way as people, not simply as patients or their diagnoses. As such, I offer patients comprehensive treatment, not just from a neurobiological perspective, but also a from a humanistic one. I approach my patients with compassion, respect and a commitment to confidentiality. Some of the biggest obstacles to attainting self-awareness and self-acceptance are deeply buried feelings of guilt and shame. Working with a psychotherapist you trust, who is curious, empathic and understanding can help you expand your capacity for self-curiosity, self-awareness and self-acceptance, which in turn can help you expand your capacity to:
•examine, understand & change problematic patterns in your life;
•make choices freely & actively, instead of reactively;
•ultimately lead a more thoughtful, authentic & fulfilling life.
Are you struggling with focus, motivation or a lack of joy? Want a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood? Hi, I’m Alexander “Xander” Freeman, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner at Well Coast Medical, and I help adults navigating ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and other issues. My approach is collaborative - taking the time the time to listen and understand your story, and helping you move toward feeling more hopeful, fulfilled, and empowered in your daily life. If you’re ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, I’d be honored to support you.
Are you struggling with focus, motivation or a lack of joy? Want a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood? Hi, I’m Alexander “Xander” Freeman, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner at Well Coast Medical, and I help adults navigating ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and other issues. My approach is collaborative - taking the time the time to listen and understand your story, and helping you move toward feeling more hopeful, fulfilled, and empowered in your daily life. If you’re ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, I’d be honored to support you.
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Taryn enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and values creating a collaborative relationship in care. In order to best understand patients, Taryn explores their physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual backgrounds to help build a treatment plan that’s tailored to them. She aims to meet her patients where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
I am a General Adult Psychiatrist/board certified Addiction Psychiatrist providing holistic, comprehensive treatment to address psychological, emotional, and existential concerns for adults of all ages. I practice both individualized medication management and psychotherapy, depending on the needs of the individual. I believe that everyone’s life journey is both unique and complex, and better understanding this allows for improved therapeutic outcomes.
I am a General Adult Psychiatrist/board certified Addiction Psychiatrist providing holistic, comprehensive treatment to address psychological, emotional, and existential concerns for adults of all ages. I practice both individualized medication management and psychotherapy, depending on the needs of the individual. I believe that everyone’s life journey is both unique and complex, and better understanding this allows for improved therapeutic outcomes.
I am a Yale and UCSF-trained psychiatrist with expertise in caring for a variety of mental health concerns using psychotherapy and medication. My approach to treatment is personalized to each individual's unique history, difficulties, strengths, and goals. In my practice, I focus on working with you to achieve long-lasting improvements in your mental health and life satisfaction by creating a space in which your inner life can be experienced and understood.
I am a Yale and UCSF-trained psychiatrist with expertise in caring for a variety of mental health concerns using psychotherapy and medication. My approach to treatment is personalized to each individual's unique history, difficulties, strengths, and goals. In my practice, I focus on working with you to achieve long-lasting improvements in your mental health and life satisfaction by creating a space in which your inner life can be experienced and understood.
Dr. Megan Crochet is board certified in Adult Psychiatry and has completed a fellowship in child and adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Crochet attended medical school at Drexel University College of medicine and completed her training at Mount Sinai School of medicine followed by Tulane University School of Medicine where she was a chief resident. Dr. Crochet provides a therapeutic medication management visit, which incorporates therapeutic techniques tailored to the individual patient needs while adjusting medication doses. Her goal is to help patients manage their symptoms while working towards, over time, uncovering the root causes.
Dr. Megan Crochet is board certified in Adult Psychiatry and has completed a fellowship in child and adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Crochet attended medical school at Drexel University College of medicine and completed her training at Mount Sinai School of medicine followed by Tulane University School of Medicine where she was a chief resident. Dr. Crochet provides a therapeutic medication management visit, which incorporates therapeutic techniques tailored to the individual patient needs while adjusting medication doses. Her goal is to help patients manage their symptoms while working towards, over time, uncovering the root causes.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood changes that make it hard to focus at work or at home? You are not failing. I have helped thousands of adults overcome these challenges and get their focus, mood, and sleep back so work and home feel manageable again. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. My online schedule shows my next available appointment before you decide, so you know right away what to expect. In your first appointment I slow down, work out what is actually causing your symptoms, and build a psychiatric treatment plan with you that combines medication management with supportive therapy.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood changes that make it hard to focus at work or at home? You are not failing. I have helped thousands of adults overcome these challenges and get their focus, mood, and sleep back so work and home feel manageable again. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. My online schedule shows my next available appointment before you decide, so you know right away what to expect. In your first appointment I slow down, work out what is actually causing your symptoms, and build a psychiatric treatment plan with you that combines medication management with supportive therapy.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based and practical care through psychotherapy and medication management. I begin with a comprehensive evaluation to understand the needs and strengths of each person. We would work in a collaborative way so that my services are personalized and effective. I will often involve psychotherapy; I only recommend medications if medically indicated and attempt to keep them as simple as possible.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based and practical care through psychotherapy and medication management. I begin with a comprehensive evaluation to understand the needs and strengths of each person. We would work in a collaborative way so that my services are personalized and effective. I will often involve psychotherapy; I only recommend medications if medically indicated and attempt to keep them as simple as possible.
Andrea Lee is a psychiatric nurse practitioner combining conventional psychiatry with integrative and functional medicine to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Before mental health, she designed cancer care programs for over a decade, supporting patients through emotionally complex challenges. This background shaped her practicing style: clear, respectful, and compassionate. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, existential distress, and chronic stress, addressing both insight and practical strategies for meaningful change.
Andrea Lee is a psychiatric nurse practitioner combining conventional psychiatry with integrative and functional medicine to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Before mental health, she designed cancer care programs for over a decade, supporting patients through emotionally complex challenges. This background shaped her practicing style: clear, respectful, and compassionate. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, existential distress, and chronic stress, addressing both insight and practical strategies for meaningful change.
Together with my team of experienced and compassionate mental health providers, I offer personalized, comprehensive treatment for ADHD, anxiety, trauma, depression, bipolar disorder and other mental health concerns. I conduct thorough psychiatric assessments with a highly trained NP or PA, and our small team approach will ensure you always have great access to care with an expert who really knows and cares about you as an individual. While I specialize in psychiatric assessments and medications, I also work closely with highly trained therapists and provide referrals for individual and couples therapy if needed.
Together with my team of experienced and compassionate mental health providers, I offer personalized, comprehensive treatment for ADHD, anxiety, trauma, depression, bipolar disorder and other mental health concerns. I conduct thorough psychiatric assessments with a highly trained NP or PA, and our small team approach will ensure you always have great access to care with an expert who really knows and cares about you as an individual. While I specialize in psychiatric assessments and medications, I also work closely with highly trained therapists and provide referrals for individual and couples therapy if needed.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood changes that make it hard to focus at work or at home? You are not failing. I have helped thousands of adults overcome these challenges and get their focus, mood, and sleep back so work and home feel manageable again. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. My online schedule shows my next available appointment before you decide, so you know right away what to expect. In your first appointment I slow down, work out what is actually causing your symptoms, and build a psychiatric treatment plan with you that combines medication management with supportive therapy.
Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood changes that make it hard to focus at work or at home? You are not failing. I have helped thousands of adults overcome these challenges and get their focus, mood, and sleep back so work and home feel manageable again. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. My online schedule shows my next available appointment before you decide, so you know right away what to expect. In your first appointment I slow down, work out what is actually causing your symptoms, and build a psychiatric treatment plan with you that combines medication management with supportive therapy.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Are you looking to improve your mood while boosting your levels of productivity at work and/or home? I work with high achieving individuals and offer a full range of psychiatry services. I will help you gain control over your mood, focus, and stress levels.
Are you looking to improve your mood while boosting your levels of productivity at work and/or home? I work with high achieving individuals and offer a full range of psychiatry services. I will help you gain control over your mood, focus, and stress levels.
Dr. Cheryl Person is the National Director of Clinical Quality at Talkiatry. She is board certified in general adult psychiatry and has been in practice for 20 years. Dr. Person focuses on medication management but believes that is only part of successful treatment. She will spend her time providing motivational interviewing or supportive therapy, and believes it is often critical to have a therapist as part of the treatment team. Dr. Person received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins as well as a psychiatric epidemiology fellowship.
Dr. Cheryl Person is the National Director of Clinical Quality at Talkiatry. She is board certified in general adult psychiatry and has been in practice for 20 years. Dr. Person focuses on medication management but believes that is only part of successful treatment. She will spend her time providing motivational interviewing or supportive therapy, and believes it is often critical to have a therapist as part of the treatment team. Dr. Person received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins as well as a psychiatric epidemiology fellowship.
Holistic mind and body treatment using psychiatric medication and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP). I specialize in management of mood disorders, anxiety, and ADHD. Visit www.drxia.org for more info.
Holistic mind and body treatment using psychiatric medication and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP). I specialize in management of mood disorders, anxiety, and ADHD. Visit www.drxia.org for more info.
Chinenye Loveth
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
7 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94103
My ideal clients are individuals who feel unheard, overwhelmed, or stuck by anxiety, depression, stress, or other mental health challenges. They want to feel better but need compassionate support to move forward. At Mind Haven Psychiatry, I provide a safe, judgment-free space where clients can explore their concerns and feel genuinely heard. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer personalized therapy and medication management, working collaboratively with each client to build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and create lasting, meaningful change.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel unheard, overwhelmed, or stuck by anxiety, depression, stress, or other mental health challenges. They want to feel better but need compassionate support to move forward. At Mind Haven Psychiatry, I provide a safe, judgment-free space where clients can explore their concerns and feel genuinely heard. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer personalized therapy and medication management, working collaboratively with each client to build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and create lasting, meaningful change.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. I use an integrative approach that includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication to provide individualized treatment to each patient. As a therapist, I believe that healing and growth come from uncovering new ways of understanding ourselves and how we relate to the world and that this occurs most effectively in the context of a safe and deeply authentic therapeutic relationship. My orientation is primarily psychodynamic, but I integrate CBT and mindfulness techniques as needed to provide the best care.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. I use an integrative approach that includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication to provide individualized treatment to each patient. As a therapist, I believe that healing and growth come from uncovering new ways of understanding ourselves and how we relate to the world and that this occurs most effectively in the context of a safe and deeply authentic therapeutic relationship. My orientation is primarily psychodynamic, but I integrate CBT and mindfulness techniques as needed to provide the best care.
Shira takes a holistic approach to treatment, guiding patients to understand how physical health and lifestyle choices impact brain function and mental well-being. She provides thoughtful and individualized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and insomnia.
Shira takes a holistic approach to treatment, guiding patients to understand how physical health and lifestyle choices impact brain function and mental well-being. She provides thoughtful and individualized care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and insomnia.
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FAQ - Grief Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with grief?
Grief is a strong emotional response to loss, often triggered by the death of a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, or a major life transition. While grief itself is not a mental health disorder, it can cause a range of physical and emotional symptoms, such as disrupted sleep, changes in appetite, irritability, and nausea. Grief can also intensify symptoms of existing mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety. Although many people experience a gradual easing of grief over time, others may find that their symptoms persist or interfere with daily life. In these cases, working with a psychiatrist who has experience supporting individuals through grief can be beneficial.
How do psychiatrists approach treatment for grief?
Because there are no specific medications or therapy type designed solely for grief, treatment typically begins with a thorough assessment of an individual's current symptoms and circumstances. Based on this evaluation, a psychiatrist may recommend a personalized treatment plan. This could include the prescription of medication, such as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), a type of antidepressant that may help regulate mood during the grieving process. Psychiatrists may also incorporate evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients examine how their thoughts about loss contribute to emotional distress, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on accepting painful emotions and identifying coping strategies that align with one's personal values and long-term goals.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in grief support?
To find a psychiatrist who specializes in grief, individuals can use the Psychology Today provider directory, which allows users to filter by therapeutic approach, insurance accepted, or shared identity characteristics, such as gender. When reaching out to a potential provider, it can be useful to ask about their experience working with grief, how they approach treatment planning, and whether they offer both medication management and therapy. Practical considerations such as office location, telehealth availability, and insurance coverage should also be considered to ensure a good fit.