Grief Therapists in Garden Grove, CA
I work with people from all walks of life with varied experiences and also specialize in trauma, pregnancy and postpartum, death and dying, mindfulness, psychedelic-assisted therapy and integration, and eating disorders.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (88866) and certified in MDMA-assisted therapy, integrative somatic trauma therapy, Ketamine-assisted therapy, emotional freedom technique, and Reiki (master level). I have also trained extensively in the areas of somatic-based approaches, trauma-informed care, ancient shamanic and philosophical traditions, and energy healing practices. I hope to support people in accessing their deepest levels of self and a richer connection with the world by identifying and healing the core of symptomology.
I work with people from all walks of life with varied experiences and also specialize in trauma, pregnancy and postpartum, death and dying, mindfulness, psychedelic-assisted therapy and integration, and eating disorders.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (88866) and certified in MDMA-assisted therapy, integrative somatic trauma therapy, Ketamine-assisted therapy, emotional freedom technique, and Reiki (master level). I have also trained extensively in the areas of somatic-based approaches, trauma-informed care, ancient shamanic and philosophical traditions, and energy healing practices. I hope to support people in accessing their deepest levels of self and a richer connection with the world by identifying and healing the core of symptomology.
I tailor my interventions to the unique needs of each client in addressing issues such as neurodivergent, depression, grief and trauma.
I believe that every aspect of life, whether joyful or painful, carries profound meaning. In moments when it feels impossible to understand why things happen, I will be there with you, patiently guiding you through.
I tailor my interventions to the unique needs of each client in addressing issues such as neurodivergent, depression, grief and trauma.
I believe that every aspect of life, whether joyful or painful, carries profound meaning. In moments when it feels impossible to understand why things happen, I will be there with you, patiently guiding you through.
My areas of focus include anxiety, chronic pain, grief, stress, and life-coaching for individuals.
I am relaxed, and nonjudgemental, often do have ideas to share with you if you are open and desire to hear them, and I want to hear what you are bringing to our session. My focus is on you and what you are telling me about your situation, your emotional content, your ideas, and your dreams.
My areas of focus include anxiety, chronic pain, grief, stress, and life-coaching for individuals.
I am relaxed, and nonjudgemental, often do have ideas to share with you if you are open and desire to hear them, and I want to hear what you are bringing to our session. My focus is on you and what you are telling me about your situation, your emotional content, your ideas, and your dreams.
The majority of my practice is focused on the areas of anxiety, adjustment, grief, trauma, divorce, stress, ADHD, and depression.
Hello, my name is Alicia Zuniga. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in treatment for children and families. My passion stems from more than 15 years of direct clinical work with children, teens, and families. The goal of treatment is an individual journey. It is my belief that the client leads the therapeutic process. I use CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, and play therapy. I am flexible and easygoing. The therapeutic environment is one that I hope is warm and welcoming. My priority is the client during their session and being present with them.
The majority of my practice is focused on the areas of anxiety, adjustment, grief, trauma, divorce, stress, ADHD, and depression.
Hello, my name is Alicia Zuniga. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in treatment for children and families. My passion stems from more than 15 years of direct clinical work with children, teens, and families. The goal of treatment is an individual journey. It is my belief that the client leads the therapeutic process. I use CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, and play therapy. I am flexible and easygoing. The therapeutic environment is one that I hope is warm and welcoming. My priority is the client during their session and being present with them.
My specialties are stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
I believe in the importance of respecting and promoting the rights of the client’s self-determination which guides the clients in their efforts to identify and clarify their goals. My background has served to broaden my appreciation for diversity and differences. I understand that honoring people’s differences allows for new growth and increased knowledge.
My specialties are stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
I believe in the importance of respecting and promoting the rights of the client’s self-determination which guides the clients in their efforts to identify and clarify their goals. My background has served to broaden my appreciation for diversity and differences. I understand that honoring people’s differences allows for new growth and increased knowledge.
I specialize in assisting individuals dealing with life changes, grief and loss, career changes, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and understanding the wide range of emotions facing infertility and adoption.
My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a personalized approach tailored to each client.
I specialize in assisting individuals dealing with life changes, grief and loss, career changes, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and understanding the wide range of emotions facing infertility and adoption.
My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a personalized approach tailored to each client.
I also prioritize the importance of processing grief, whether it is an isolated event or a part of processing trauma.
Let's be real - life often throws the hardest curveballs, which leave us feeling damaged, lost, and fearful of how to recover or return to "how things used to be." Too often, we feel unheard and alone in our darkness. What do you do when you feel so anxious and high-strung that it’s hard to breathe? Who will understand when you don’t have the energy to get out of bed, or you avoid certain places because it reminds you of a terrible memory?
I also prioritize the importance of processing grief, whether it is an isolated event or a part of processing trauma.
Let's be real - life often throws the hardest curveballs, which leave us feeling damaged, lost, and fearful of how to recover or return to "how things used to be." Too often, we feel unheard and alone in our darkness. What do you do when you feel so anxious and high-strung that it’s hard to breathe? Who will understand when you don’t have the energy to get out of bed, or you avoid certain places because it reminds you of a terrible memory?
I have a long history of working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
Hello, I am Priscilla Nichols, LCSW. Life is both beautiful and unspeakably hard. I work with clients and families to discover understanding, healing, and growth. I like to think of my approach to therapy as evidence-based yet flexible/eclectic. I believe that successful therapeutic work is highly dependent on the relational bond between client/therapist. I work to offer a safe and genuine space to know and be known. I explore the past, present, and future within a genuine connection between client/therapist. I am direct yet empathetic.
I have a long history of working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
Hello, I am Priscilla Nichols, LCSW. Life is both beautiful and unspeakably hard. I work with clients and families to discover understanding, healing, and growth. I like to think of my approach to therapy as evidence-based yet flexible/eclectic. I believe that successful therapeutic work is highly dependent on the relational bond between client/therapist. I work to offer a safe and genuine space to know and be known. I explore the past, present, and future within a genuine connection between client/therapist. I am direct yet empathetic.
If you’re a parent who has experienced trauma or loss and is struggling to find your way, I’m here to offer the support and guidance you need.
Childhood trauma and neglect has a lasting impact. You might be a parent thinking, "I don't want to traumatize my kids." If you're carrying the weight of past hurts or trauma affecting your relationships, sense of well-being, or faith, I'm here to help. Our past experiences can deeply influence our present lives, impacting family, partnerships, and how we show up in the world. Often, we’re working through the emotional burdens passed down from previous generations and doing the hard and good work to break cycles and create securely attached kids. Healing is a powerful, sometimes painful process, but you don’t have to walk it alone.
If you’re a parent who has experienced trauma or loss and is struggling to find your way, I’m here to offer the support and guidance you need.
Childhood trauma and neglect has a lasting impact. You might be a parent thinking, "I don't want to traumatize my kids." If you're carrying the weight of past hurts or trauma affecting your relationships, sense of well-being, or faith, I'm here to help. Our past experiences can deeply influence our present lives, impacting family, partnerships, and how we show up in the world. Often, we’re working through the emotional burdens passed down from previous generations and doing the hard and good work to break cycles and create securely attached kids. Healing is a powerful, sometimes painful process, but you don’t have to walk it alone.
Life is full of processing and adjusting to transitions, such as: growing relationships, family roles, career, grief, loss of all kinds, mental health, or medical diagnosis.
Life is consistently pulling us and twisting us all in a multitude of directions. Life demands we ‘do this now' then 'hurry up and do that' and then hold on tight because there is even more, we 'must hurry up and accomplish this next thing right now!' If this sounds familiar, my guess is that you are exhausted if not overwhelmed. I know firsthand that life can often take us down unexpected roads that might feel extremely scary and intense. I also know that there is infinite power and resilience that comes from seeking help, leaning in, and doing the work that helps us cope during the difficult times and feel grounded once again.
Life is full of processing and adjusting to transitions, such as: growing relationships, family roles, career, grief, loss of all kinds, mental health, or medical diagnosis.
Life is consistently pulling us and twisting us all in a multitude of directions. Life demands we ‘do this now' then 'hurry up and do that' and then hold on tight because there is even more, we 'must hurry up and accomplish this next thing right now!' If this sounds familiar, my guess is that you are exhausted if not overwhelmed. I know firsthand that life can often take us down unexpected roads that might feel extremely scary and intense. I also know that there is infinite power and resilience that comes from seeking help, leaning in, and doing the work that helps us cope during the difficult times and feel grounded once again.
I am an experienced therapist and life coach with proven success in assisting individuals, couples, families, C-level executives, military and church leaders, athletic coaches, and teams transform their challenging life and work situations into positive outcomes. I work extensively and productively with clients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders (substance use and mental health diagnoses), depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma, grief, PTSD and other issues. I work with couples and families. I employ a person-centered approach within a solutions-based, shorter term and flexible therapeutic process.
I am an experienced therapist and life coach with proven success in assisting individuals, couples, families, C-level executives, military and church leaders, athletic coaches, and teams transform their challenging life and work situations into positive outcomes. I work extensively and productively with clients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders (substance use and mental health diagnoses), depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma, grief, PTSD and other issues. I work with couples and families. I employ a person-centered approach within a solutions-based, shorter term and flexible therapeutic process.
Whether it's navigating relationships, life transitions, trauma, or grief, I offer empathetic support and a safe space for growth.
Ultimately, my aim is to empower clients with effective coping strategies to achieve their therapeutic goals. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. I focus on addressing a range of issues such as trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, life stressors, grief, anxiety, and depression.
Whether it's navigating relationships, life transitions, trauma, or grief, I offer empathetic support and a safe space for growth.
Ultimately, my aim is to empower clients with effective coping strategies to achieve their therapeutic goals. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. I focus on addressing a range of issues such as trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, life stressors, grief, anxiety, and depression.
Self-doubt, fears, anger, grief, past trauma, or maladaptive behaviors, challenge many good people.
Allow us to help you overcome internal (self) and external (others/environment) challenges- YOUR stepping stones toward greater success.
Our goal is to help you and yours achieve success despite internal challenges (ADHD, impulsivity, self-doubt, fear, grief, addictions, etc.) AND find happiness as an individual, couple or family.
Self-doubt, fears, anger, grief, past trauma, or maladaptive behaviors, challenge many good people.
Allow us to help you overcome internal (self) and external (others/environment) challenges- YOUR stepping stones toward greater success.
Our goal is to help you and yours achieve success despite internal challenges (ADHD, impulsivity, self-doubt, fear, grief, addictions, etc.) AND find happiness as an individual, couple or family.
I currently see individual adults with special focus on: Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Addiction, Self-Esteem, Chronic Illness, Grief, Women’s Issues and Trauma.
Hi. My name is Lynn Robinson. I’m a licensed Psychotherapist (LMFT) in practice for over 25 years in California. After graduate school I trained for 3 years in somatically oriented therapy. In my work today, I draw from several modalities, including somatic and energetic. They include Psychodynamic therapy, EFT (tapping), Matrix Re-Imprinting, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Hakomi, and Mindfulness; always with a trauma informed lens.
I currently see individual adults with special focus on: Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Addiction, Self-Esteem, Chronic Illness, Grief, Women’s Issues and Trauma.
Hi. My name is Lynn Robinson. I’m a licensed Psychotherapist (LMFT) in practice for over 25 years in California. After graduate school I trained for 3 years in somatically oriented therapy. In my work today, I draw from several modalities, including somatic and energetic. They include Psychodynamic therapy, EFT (tapping), Matrix Re-Imprinting, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Hakomi, and Mindfulness; always with a trauma informed lens.
I have experience working with many adults, young adults, and children struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, and life transitions.
I am trained in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Managing and adapting practice (MAP), Seeking Safety, and trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT). Treatment will be focused on your needs in a warm and compassionate environment where expressing your emotions, desires, and fears freely can help you find patterns and better understand yourself.
I have experience working with many adults, young adults, and children struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, and life transitions.
I am trained in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Managing and adapting practice (MAP), Seeking Safety, and trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT). Treatment will be focused on your needs in a warm and compassionate environment where expressing your emotions, desires, and fears freely can help you find patterns and better understand yourself.
Are you experiencing grief, a recent life transition, or life crisis?
With 10 years of experience working with diverse individuals who encounter a variety of issues including grief, mood disorders, trauma, life transition, and LGBTQ+. I can integrate spiritual direction as part of your treatment if that something that you are interested in. I am a holistic therapist who integrates the body, mind and spirit into my practice.
Are you experiencing grief, a recent life transition, or life crisis?
With 10 years of experience working with diverse individuals who encounter a variety of issues including grief, mood disorders, trauma, life transition, and LGBTQ+. I can integrate spiritual direction as part of your treatment if that something that you are interested in. I am a holistic therapist who integrates the body, mind and spirit into my practice.
Christina Ching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping clients who struggle with complex trauma (childhood, intergenerational, intimate partner violence), identity exploration, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, and grief and loss.
Navigating therapy can often feel intimidating and confusing. Taking up space and speaking your truth is challenging, especially when problems and experiences that may be distressing or painful are involved. But this process isn’t one that has to be tackled alone nor are you meant to. My approach is empowering and encouraging, and I strive to provide a warm, safe, and judgment-free space that allows us to collaboratively uncover your inherent strengths and build the life you envision for yourself.
I specialize in helping clients who struggle with complex trauma (childhood, intergenerational, intimate partner violence), identity exploration, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, and grief and loss.
Navigating therapy can often feel intimidating and confusing. Taking up space and speaking your truth is challenging, especially when problems and experiences that may be distressing or painful are involved. But this process isn’t one that has to be tackled alone nor are you meant to. My approach is empowering and encouraging, and I strive to provide a warm, safe, and judgment-free space that allows us to collaboratively uncover your inherent strengths and build the life you envision for yourself.
I work with patients in areas of - sexual/porn addiction, marital challenges, infidelity, divorce, abuse, parenting/blended family struggles, grief/ loss, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, guilt/shame, and more.
I am a Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in practice for over 31 years helping families, couples, adolescents, and children of diverse ethnic groups overcome a myriad of problems by providing compassionate yet straightforward counsel.
I work with patients in areas of - sexual/porn addiction, marital challenges, infidelity, divorce, abuse, parenting/blended family struggles, grief/ loss, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, guilt/shame, and more.
I am a Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in practice for over 31 years helping families, couples, adolescents, and children of diverse ethnic groups overcome a myriad of problems by providing compassionate yet straightforward counsel.
I have training in domestic violence, sexual assault, and grief group therapy.
My way of treatment is based on your life, your needs, and your goals. I look at clients as a whole person. How all pieces of your life work or not, and from here I design the treatment that will help you make positive changes in your life. I believe that satisfaction comes from change.
I have training in domestic violence, sexual assault, and grief group therapy.
My way of treatment is based on your life, your needs, and your goals. I look at clients as a whole person. How all pieces of your life work or not, and from here I design the treatment that will help you make positive changes in your life. I believe that satisfaction comes from change.
I am passionate about working with complex trauma/PTSD, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, perfectionism, neurodiversity, confidence, grief, and multicultural issues that arise within AAPI, BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and multiracial/ethnic communities.
As a biracial 1st/2nd-gen AAPI trauma-informed therapist, a culturally-affirmative, intersectional, biopsychosocial lens is foundational in my practice in which I seek to learn how environment, history and context can shape nuanced experiences and stories. EMDR is one of the modalities I integrate into my work with trauma and other symptoms and distress.
I am passionate about working with complex trauma/PTSD, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, perfectionism, neurodiversity, confidence, grief, and multicultural issues that arise within AAPI, BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and multiracial/ethnic communities.
As a biracial 1st/2nd-gen AAPI trauma-informed therapist, a culturally-affirmative, intersectional, biopsychosocial lens is foundational in my practice in which I seek to learn how environment, history and context can shape nuanced experiences and stories. EMDR is one of the modalities I integrate into my work with trauma and other symptoms and distress.
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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.