Grief Therapists in Encinitas, CA
I specialize in OCD, grief and loss, religious trauma, faith deconstruction, and couples counseling.
I have a particular passion for faith and spirituality — including spiritual abuse, religious trauma, faith deconstruction, clergy care, and OCD (including scrupulosity). Whether you've been hurt by your faith community or are questioning beliefs but don't want to leave your faith, I offer a safe space to explore and foster a more integrated journey.
I specialize in OCD, grief and loss, religious trauma, faith deconstruction, and couples counseling.
I have a particular passion for faith and spirituality — including spiritual abuse, religious trauma, faith deconstruction, clergy care, and OCD (including scrupulosity). Whether you've been hurt by your faith community or are questioning beliefs but don't want to leave your faith, I offer a safe space to explore and foster a more integrated journey.
I enjoy working with wide variety of clients from different demographics and backgrounds. My favorite clients to work with are those who are ready to learn more about themselves. This work we do together is often about remembering our value and then practicing that in a supportive environment. It's an honor for me to witness and support that process.
I enjoy working with wide variety of clients from different demographics and backgrounds. My favorite clients to work with are those who are ready to learn more about themselves. This work we do together is often about remembering our value and then practicing that in a supportive environment. It's an honor for me to witness and support that process.
Trauma, grief/ loss, divorce, abandonment, birth, parenting, career or life changes and stress can feel overwhelming.
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner & Art Therapist for over 20 years, I support moms of all ages through natural fertility, pregnancy, birth, divorce, single parenting, and relationships. Benefits include feeling lighter, regulating nervous system, a nourished energy system, releasing trauma, improved relationships and feeling more pleasure in your body.
Trauma, grief/ loss, divorce, abandonment, birth, parenting, career or life changes and stress can feel overwhelming.
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner & Art Therapist for over 20 years, I support moms of all ages through natural fertility, pregnancy, birth, divorce, single parenting, and relationships. Benefits include feeling lighter, regulating nervous system, a nourished energy system, releasing trauma, improved relationships and feeling more pleasure in your body.
I have extensive experience working with various forms of trauma, including eating disorders, PTSD, sexual assault, sexual abuse, physical abuse, violence, traumatic loss, and grief.
The wounds from our past can leave us feeling broken, fearful, and alone. As a trauma-informed clinician, my heart is to walk alongside individuals longing to feel whole again, or perhaps for the first time. I am an EMDR trained clinician who utilizes this evidence-based approach to help my clients find holistic paths to healing. In my practice, I believe that the brain, body, and spirit are affected by the things that have happened to us. I invite you to share your unique story in a space of understanding and without judgment, and have hope we can rebuild a new, meaningful life.
I have extensive experience working with various forms of trauma, including eating disorders, PTSD, sexual assault, sexual abuse, physical abuse, violence, traumatic loss, and grief.
The wounds from our past can leave us feeling broken, fearful, and alone. As a trauma-informed clinician, my heart is to walk alongside individuals longing to feel whole again, or perhaps for the first time. I am an EMDR trained clinician who utilizes this evidence-based approach to help my clients find holistic paths to healing. In my practice, I believe that the brain, body, and spirit are affected by the things that have happened to us. I invite you to share your unique story in a space of understanding and without judgment, and have hope we can rebuild a new, meaningful life.
Robyn works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Robyn believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Robyn works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Robyn believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
My expertise lies in guiding clients through self-discovery and issues around sexuality, grief, and personal growth.
You might feel stuck in cycles of perfectionism, avoidance, or burnout—constantly overthinking, overplanning, or procrastinating, unsure how to take the next step. Maybe you feel behind in life, disconnected from your emotions, or weighed down by an inner voice that says you’re not enough. Many of my clients carry this quiet pressure, even while doing everything they can to hold it all together. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, untangle these patterns, and build presence, nervous system regulation, emotional fluency, and deeper self-trust from the inside out—gently, intentionally, and with care in every step of the way.
My expertise lies in guiding clients through self-discovery and issues around sexuality, grief, and personal growth.
You might feel stuck in cycles of perfectionism, avoidance, or burnout—constantly overthinking, overplanning, or procrastinating, unsure how to take the next step. Maybe you feel behind in life, disconnected from your emotions, or weighed down by an inner voice that says you’re not enough. Many of my clients carry this quiet pressure, even while doing everything they can to hold it all together. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, untangle these patterns, and build presence, nervous system regulation, emotional fluency, and deeper self-trust from the inside out—gently, intentionally, and with care in every step of the way.
Victoria’s areas of expertise include grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety.
Dr. Steese is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She obtained her license in 2013 when she completed her goal of becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist after a mid-life career change. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospice, a social skills training program for children with autism, and sober transitional living environments for homeless veterans. She has conducted equine assisted therapy with veterans by using rescued horses. She also assisted in research at UCSD where individuals with schizophrenia or dementia were enrolled in clinical research trials.
Victoria’s areas of expertise include grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety.
Dr. Steese is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She obtained her license in 2013 when she completed her goal of becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist after a mid-life career change. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospice, a social skills training program for children with autism, and sober transitional living environments for homeless veterans. She has conducted equine assisted therapy with veterans by using rescued horses. She also assisted in research at UCSD where individuals with schizophrenia or dementia were enrolled in clinical research trials.
I assist people struggling with relationships, transition, grief, anxiety, depression,and family conflict.
I believe in the clarity possible that comes out of confusion. My intention is to assist you in changing behavioral patterns and allow you to feel the transformation of the therapeutic shifts. Working together, we will create change that is lasting and allows you to access your own inner strength.
I assist people struggling with relationships, transition, grief, anxiety, depression,and family conflict.
I believe in the clarity possible that comes out of confusion. My intention is to assist you in changing behavioral patterns and allow you to feel the transformation of the therapeutic shifts. Working together, we will create change that is lasting and allows you to access your own inner strength.
My name is Renee Price, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California, however I work with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, cancer/chronic illness and mood disorders using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as some of the tools to help you on the path to feeling better. My approach to therapy is to help empower you to become your authentic self, using curiosity and empathy. I aim to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can speak freely about your thoughts and feelings.
My name is Renee Price, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California, however I work with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, cancer/chronic illness and mood disorders using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as some of the tools to help you on the path to feeling better. My approach to therapy is to help empower you to become your authentic self, using curiosity and empathy. I aim to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can speak freely about your thoughts and feelings.
Suddenly, it seems like you are not able to talk to your partner anymore. You experience long stretches of time passing where you are avoiding each other, or trying to communicate but keep ending up on separate pages. Are you frustrated with your relationship, but uninterested in talking about what is NOT working? Couples therapy is not just about discussing the problems, but about making things better. It is time to get past the blame, guilt, and helplessness that has sucked all of the love out of your relationship. Instead, let's work together to build the partnership skills that will return you to love and intimacy.
Suddenly, it seems like you are not able to talk to your partner anymore. You experience long stretches of time passing where you are avoiding each other, or trying to communicate but keep ending up on separate pages. Are you frustrated with your relationship, but uninterested in talking about what is NOT working? Couples therapy is not just about discussing the problems, but about making things better. It is time to get past the blame, guilt, and helplessness that has sucked all of the love out of your relationship. Instead, let's work together to build the partnership skills that will return you to love and intimacy.
Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, grief, relationship changes, or simply a sense that something isn’t right, therapy can be a place to slow down, breathe, and begin to make sense of what you’re feeling.
In our work together, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can process what you’re going through at your own pace. I help you untangle anxious thoughts, understand patterns, and reconnect with what matters most to you. You’ll gain tools to manage anxiety and stress, while also having space to explore deeper meaning, healing, and growth.
Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, grief, relationship changes, or simply a sense that something isn’t right, therapy can be a place to slow down, breathe, and begin to make sense of what you’re feeling.
In our work together, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can process what you’re going through at your own pace. I help you untangle anxious thoughts, understand patterns, and reconnect with what matters most to you. You’ll gain tools to manage anxiety and stress, while also having space to explore deeper meaning, healing, and growth.
I have specialized in working with families of aging or chronically ill patients, specifically patients with dementia and brain injury. I help the caregiver negotiate through the stress of caring for a loved one with a chronic illness such as Alzheimer's disease. In addition to my practice focus, I enjoy working with adults seeking to improve their quality of life and are willing to do the work it takes to accomplish that.
I have specialized in working with families of aging or chronically ill patients, specifically patients with dementia and brain injury. I help the caregiver negotiate through the stress of caring for a loved one with a chronic illness such as Alzheimer's disease. In addition to my practice focus, I enjoy working with adults seeking to improve their quality of life and are willing to do the work it takes to accomplish that.
Throughout my career, I've specialized in helping people learn new tools and strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, find their way in the aftermath of loss, manage work-related stress and navigate major life transitions.
Whether you are feeling stuck in your career, returning to work after having a child or noticing that the daily stress you are experiencing is impacting your relationships, you don't have to navigate this alone. My approach is both collaborative and practical. Together, we will work to build resilience and create optimal work-life balance.
Throughout my career, I've specialized in helping people learn new tools and strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, find their way in the aftermath of loss, manage work-related stress and navigate major life transitions.
Whether you are feeling stuck in your career, returning to work after having a child or noticing that the daily stress you are experiencing is impacting your relationships, you don't have to navigate this alone. My approach is both collaborative and practical. Together, we will work to build resilience and create optimal work-life balance.
I primarily work with adolescents and adults, and work with a myriad of struggles including grief, trauma, addiction, and attachment issues.
I believe we live in the present moment with a lens of our past, which is why part of my therapeutic approach revolves around working through past hurt. My goal is to help clients navigate through life without their past weighing them down, as well as helping clients accept themselves as they are. I do this through a psychodynamic and existential approach.
I primarily work with adolescents and adults, and work with a myriad of struggles including grief, trauma, addiction, and attachment issues.
I believe we live in the present moment with a lens of our past, which is why part of my therapeutic approach revolves around working through past hurt. My goal is to help clients navigate through life without their past weighing them down, as well as helping clients accept themselves as they are. I do this through a psychodynamic and existential approach.
I believe symptoms are often the body’s way of communicating with us. Learning to recognize our symptoms as messages to listen to, we start making sense of the chaos, and feel less out of control. I’m committed to helping you get that kind of relief and clarity, so that it becomes easier to explore the roots of what gets you stuck. The therapy I offer is experiential and relational, providing the context to name what needs to heal, process what's overwhelming, build psychological skills and confidence, grow in compassion, strengthen relationships, and find a path forward with greater freedom, meaning, and hope.
I believe symptoms are often the body’s way of communicating with us. Learning to recognize our symptoms as messages to listen to, we start making sense of the chaos, and feel less out of control. I’m committed to helping you get that kind of relief and clarity, so that it becomes easier to explore the roots of what gets you stuck. The therapy I offer is experiential and relational, providing the context to name what needs to heal, process what's overwhelming, build psychological skills and confidence, grow in compassion, strengthen relationships, and find a path forward with greater freedom, meaning, and hope.
Are you carrying grief, anxiety, or the weight of cultural expectations that leave you disconnected from yourself?
I specialize in relational and culturally sensitive therapy, helping you explore how early relationships, cultural identity, and life experiences shape who you are today. Together we'll build language for your emotions, reconnect with your body, and move toward a life that feels more whole and value-aligned.
Are you carrying grief, anxiety, or the weight of cultural expectations that leave you disconnected from yourself?
I specialize in relational and culturally sensitive therapy, helping you explore how early relationships, cultural identity, and life experiences shape who you are today. Together we'll build language for your emotions, reconnect with your body, and move toward a life that feels more whole and value-aligned.
Are you overwhelmed by stress, worry, or loss?
In addition to providing treatment for emotional difficulties such as anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and depression, I’m an expert at helping people find meaning, purpose, and direction in life. I work with adolescents, young adults and professionals, high achievers and perfectionists, college students and recent graduates and many more.
Are you overwhelmed by stress, worry, or loss?
In addition to providing treatment for emotional difficulties such as anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and depression, I’m an expert at helping people find meaning, purpose, and direction in life. I work with adolescents, young adults and professionals, high achievers and perfectionists, college students and recent graduates and many more.
Daroglou specializes in supporting those healing from trauma and grief.
Dr. Daroglou is a licensed psychologist with over thirty years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. She has been licensed in California since 2005 and offers psychotherapy for individuals and couples. You can meet with her in person at her welcoming offices in La Jolla and Encinitas, or connect conveniently through Telehealth sessions.
Daroglou specializes in supporting those healing from trauma and grief.
Dr. Daroglou is a licensed psychologist with over thirty years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. She has been licensed in California since 2005 and offers psychotherapy for individuals and couples. You can meet with her in person at her welcoming offices in La Jolla and Encinitas, or connect conveniently through Telehealth sessions.
I treat a full list of issues; however, my specialties include anxiety disorders, depression, substance use, grief, trauma, and spirituality.
Sally Gomes is a licensed clinical social worker offering behavioral health services to adults. Sally takes a holistic approach understanding that recovery encompasses aspects of mind, body, and spirit. Sally takes a humanistic approach to therapy. She feels the road to recovery is unique to each person. Sally encourages self-empowerment and assists individuals in tapping into their own inner wisdom to create the change they seek. She believes each person has the strengths to overcome challenges that will enable them to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life.
I treat a full list of issues; however, my specialties include anxiety disorders, depression, substance use, grief, trauma, and spirituality.
Sally Gomes is a licensed clinical social worker offering behavioral health services to adults. Sally takes a holistic approach understanding that recovery encompasses aspects of mind, body, and spirit. Sally takes a humanistic approach to therapy. She feels the road to recovery is unique to each person. Sally encourages self-empowerment and assists individuals in tapping into their own inner wisdom to create the change they seek. She believes each person has the strengths to overcome challenges that will enable them to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life.
If you are facing loss, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I would be honored to support you.
I offer talk therapy, Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is recognized as an effective form of treatment for trauma and other disturbing experiences. I am also a certified yoga instructor and blend elements of yoga and mindfulness-based approaches into my sessions as appropriate.
If you are facing loss, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I would be honored to support you.
I offer talk therapy, Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is recognized as an effective form of treatment for trauma and other disturbing experiences. I am also a certified yoga instructor and blend elements of yoga and mindfulness-based approaches into my sessions as appropriate.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.