Grief Therapists in Eureka, CA
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Heather Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
grief
, trauma, major life transitions, and relationships.
Life sometimes presents us with challenges that can feel overwhelming and cause deep emotional pain. Working from a strength-based perspective, individuals can explore their resiliency and tap into their own authenticity. Counseling provides people with a safe place to vocalize their struggles, needs, wants and values. It allows for growth and healing to occur while encouraging positive change within the individual and their lives.
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Alicia Laguna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Loss
and
grief
are ever present in life so the more we know about the
grief
process, the better.
Many times the journey of counseling is initiated by a life crisis, when one's resources have been exhausted and it is time to gather more tools for life's tool box. It is an act of strength to reach out, not a weakness.
My diverse counseling career has prepared me to work effectively with people from various walks of life. I am not a fixer, I see myself as a facilitator of change. One of my main goals as a therapist is to teach people skills needed to increase feelings of independence and empowerment.

April D. Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I have additional training in the areas of: Anxiety, chronic illness/pain, oncology, terminal illness,
grief
, and first responder/caregiver burn-out.
Sometimes the stresses and difficulties of life can become too insurmountable to face on our own, and we need additional therapeutic input to help navigate these obstacles and build resiliency. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty with coping, relationship challenges or workplace stress? These are some of the issues we can address together in therapy. If you want to make positive changes in your life and see an increase in your overall health and well-being, improved mood, feel more in control of your life, experience peace, discover your full potential or gain a better understanding of yourself, therapy can help.

Jessi C Immitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We all come to points in life when we realize something needs to change. Whether you are experiencing conflict, anger, depression, stress, or
loss
, counseling can help. We can't always control what life throws at us, but in counseling we learn to respond in new ways to reduce suffering, increase happiness and improve our health and relationships. Counseling can reduce stress, heal trauma and
loss
, increase healthy connections and help life feel more managable. If you are ready to make positive changes, I would love to help you.
Not accepting new clients

Faith Mason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Among the issues that I work with in therapy are life transitions, depression, anxiety, midlife issues, self-esteem, creativity, aging, stress,
grief
, relationship issues including LGBT, women's issues, the fear of flying, and the emotional issues that come with Celiac disease. I work with individuals to find new and more positive approaches to the challenges of life. I offer both short-term issue-focused therapy and long-term more depth-oriented work in which you can make better choices rooted in your core values.

Sheila Hatcher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My goal is to help people connect with themselves and others in meaningful and satisfying ways. Connection with the self allows acceptance and enjoyment of life without fear, suspicion, self-judgment, etc., which can prevent us from living life to its fullest. Connection with others allows us to "double our joy and divide our
grief
."
Addressing issues such as depression, self-esteem, or anger can enhance our abilities to know ourselves and be fully present with others. I use an eclectic therapeutic style so that the work can be tailored to fit each client in each session.

Cathryn Camilla Charette
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC, MS
Verified
Verified
I have a wide range of counseling experience with a diverse clientele which includes psychological post traumatic injury, past and current relationship trauma, restructuring relationship dynamics, and
grief
/
loss
and
bereavement
counseling.
Psychology has come a long way. As someone who has graduated within the past five years, with current knowledge in the field as well as life experience, I enjoy applying multicultural counseling, relational systems therapy, and trauma informed care for clients with all backgrounds, issues and concerns. Every client is a unique combination of past experiences, current challenges and strengths, and future goals and dreams, and I commit to fully helping clients understand the issues that they face with support, compassion, and information for the help they seek in therapy.

Kristyn Fresz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Entering therapy takes courage and commitment so it will be my first priority is to create feelings of safety and trust.I believe that you have the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. From this base we can work together to identify inner conflicts, clarify beliefs, and release limiting patterns to support you in living a more authentic and fulfilling life. I work with individuals, adolescents. I treat anxiety and depression, trauma,
grief
and
loss
, life stage transitions, parenting issues, co-dependency. I am trained to treat PTSD, trauma and anxiety.I focus on helping patients develop coping skills, so that they can success

Dr. Adina M Ascher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PhD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I provide confidential and non-judgmental consultations, referrals, and professional psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups; specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community; and address a broad range of client concerns and multiple diagnoses including: anxiety, depression, isolation, stress,
grief
, and creative/spiritual blocks.
I believe that the therapy process is a practice of paying attention to what is actually happening - it sounds simple, but this is actually a deeply profound and challenging stance to maintain towards life. The work we do in therapy involves bringing elements of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, how we relate to ourselves and to others, and how we move through the world, from the darkness of the unconscious into the light of consciousness where we can take a look at them. We do not have to struggle and toil in order to implement change in our lives.

Kate Veerkamp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I can offer support to help you understand the challenges you are facing, and overcome barriers that get in the way of living an authentic and fulfilling life. I work with women struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, difficulty adjusting to life transitions, stress, and
grief
and
loss
. I also have specialized training in working with pregnant/postpartum women and mothers of young children. With the support, guidance, and safety that the therapeutic alliance can provide, I believe in your body and brain's natural ability to heal itself and reset to a state of calm and openheartedness.

Kathleen Lowder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with those struggling with depression, anxiety, sleep issues, caregiver burnout and
grief
and
loss
.
Are you overwhelmed by stressors in your life and struggling with feeling sad, lonely, nervous, tired and irritable? Would it feel useful to have someone you can communicate with about your worries? As a licensed counselor and community advocate, I provide individual therapy in an empowering, empathetic and collaborative manner for people such as yourself. I can assist you with discovering and developing skills and methods to increase your feelings of emotional well-being and with improving your coping and communication skills.

Hillary Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with clients coping with burnout,
grief
, parenting, depression and anxiety.
Welcome! You might be wondering what makes therapy with me different. What sets me apart is my genuine investment in your wellbeing and my belief in affordability of therapy. I am an interactive and supportive therapist. You'll find sessions will be structured around your needs to promote healing and growth. I provide a nonjudgmental and warm environment that encourages dialogue and therapeutic change to naturally flow. I tailor our time to meet your unique needs and draw from a variety of client centered approaches to help you navigate your own life and challenges. Reaching out is the first step, I can help with support.

Ciara Scott Erler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I know how to walk through unraveling the pain of
grief
, shame, deep sadness and anxious thinking that accompanies traumatic experiences.
My practice is focused on empowering people to take charge of their lives and work towards goals that they set for themselves. I support individuals, couples and families in identifying patterns that are not working for them and creating cooperative relational dynamics. I enjoy helping people see themselves from a strengths perspective, creating a powerful counter message to the negative messages they may have received.

Cheyenne Emery Private Practice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in Dual Diagnosis, Relationship Issues,
Grief
and
Loss
, Trauma/PTSD, Woman's Issues, Addiction, Anxiety and Depression.
In this life there will be hardships, challenges and pain. I understand that we all have a unique story to tell, you do not have to travel this road alone. I believe that as a therapist I am simply a guide to encourage and support each individual to formulate their own solutions to challenges and achievement of goals. The therapeutic atmosphere is one of non-judgment and empathy. Kindness and genuineness are the therapeutic tools I hope to convey as the individual and I travel the road to healing.

Carmen J Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have worked with children, youth, and adults for many years in multiple environments. I work collaboratively with the person to help them meet their needs and goals. What is it you would like to achieve? Overcome? Process? Using evidence based practices, I will help you work through trauma, conflict/
loss
of family, substance use, depression and anxiety.

Yazmin Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi there, I'm Yazmin! I'm a licensed therapist who has clinical expertise in a variety of populations. I have worked extensively with children, adults with acute mental illness, substance use disorder, and the geriatric population. My goal is to help you find a happier and healthier balance in life and relationships to help improve your quality of life. I utilize a person-centered approach where I focus on your needs and establish a supportive client-therapist relationship. My goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment by building a trusting and collaborative relationship and empowering you to take charge of your future.

Kris Coffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
It's the middle of the night and you can't sleep. You keep trying to understand why you are so stuck in your life and your relationship. Your partner is asleep in the other room because you are fighting again. You've done so much to try to feel connected but it isn't working. It's so different than what you experience when you are in community, surrounded by people who are vibrant and expansive. Like that time you were at Burning Man and you felt so alive only to come home to a life that feels numb, and disconnected. No matter how many plant medicine ceremonies, books, or courses you do, you still find yourself frustrated.
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Susie P Cha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Nyob Zoo! (pronounced “nyō.zo̊ng” or “gnaw schong”) “Nyob zoo” is “hello” in Hmong (an Asian ethnic group). I am a first generation Asian-American and born and raised in rural Northern California. I understand the unique barriers and stigma of seeking professional help. I help individuals with various types of anxiety, depression, family dynamics, relationship concerns, identity development, career development and more.

Theresa Matocha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Painful feelings and life experiences are difficult to work through alone. Therapy can provide the time and space for support and positive growth. Compassion for those who are struggling emotionally and trust in the innate resiliency of the body/mind are the basic tenants that inform my practice. Interweaving research-supported therapies, I facilitate strategies that help clients discover and apply tools that promote well-being. My priority is to build safe connections with clients in order to help them clarify and attain their mental health goals so they may live a more empowered, meaningful and joyful life.

Jon Michael Sapunar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome. I'd like to let you know how I see therapy. For me it is important to provide a trusting, compassionate and understanding atmosphere so people can feel safe to explore, discover and develop basic qualities and skills necessary to grow and heal. I am a mindfulness, body-based psychotherapist who teaches the profound healing power of heartfelt awareness and how it can help people free themselves from negative and painful thoughts, beliefs and emotions. What I see happening with people who come to me is a belief that if they can control and avoid their pain and suffering it will go away.
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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.