Grief Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
As a dedicated therapist, my goal is to create a positive impact in your life through the power of talk therapy. By providing a safe and supportive environment, I will help you explore your thoughts and emotions, identify patterns, and develop effective coping strategies.
As a dedicated therapist, my goal is to create a positive impact in your life through the power of talk therapy. By providing a safe and supportive environment, I will help you explore your thoughts and emotions, identify patterns, and develop effective coping strategies.
I specialize in the helping individuals heal from trauma, the source of many invisible wounds such as depression, anxiety, anger, grief/ bereavement, and esteem issues.
You feel like you’re stuck in a rut. Something is holding you back from reaching for the things you want in life. You've been trying to figure it out on your own and it feels like trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces. It can be easier; I can help. I am a clinical psychologist licensed in the state of California, based in West Los Angeles, and I work collaboratively with adults who find themselves “stuck” in unhelpful patterns of thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. I am passionate about providing therapy that will give you the necessary skills, tools, or other “pieces” needed for you to thrive again.
I specialize in the helping individuals heal from trauma, the source of many invisible wounds such as depression, anxiety, anger, grief/ bereavement, and esteem issues.
You feel like you’re stuck in a rut. Something is holding you back from reaching for the things you want in life. You've been trying to figure it out on your own and it feels like trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces. It can be easier; I can help. I am a clinical psychologist licensed in the state of California, based in West Los Angeles, and I work collaboratively with adults who find themselves “stuck” in unhelpful patterns of thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. I am passionate about providing therapy that will give you the necessary skills, tools, or other “pieces” needed for you to thrive again.
Nia J. Henderson, Center for Mindful Living LA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I’m committed to being supportive as clients work through anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and relational transitions.
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." (Maya Angelou) I understand that as we experience life we will inevitably encounter obstacles and stressors that challenge us to change. I also believe these moments present opportunities for transformation. I recognize that life transitions and personal experiences can sometimes be overwhelming, however they can also be valuable seasons with the potential to generate "peak and valley" experiences that can alter our life course.
I’m committed to being supportive as clients work through anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and relational transitions.
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." (Maya Angelou) I understand that as we experience life we will inevitably encounter obstacles and stressors that challenge us to change. I also believe these moments present opportunities for transformation. I recognize that life transitions and personal experiences can sometimes be overwhelming, however they can also be valuable seasons with the potential to generate "peak and valley" experiences that can alter our life course.
As a psychologist, I view therapy as a deeply personal and collaborative journey. My approach is client-centered, meeting you where you are while supporting you in creating meaningful change. I help you reconnect with your emotions, understand what drives your behaviors, and make intentional choices that align with your values. Together, we’ll honor how your upbringing and culture have shaped you while creating space for your autonomy and growth. Clients describe me as a gentle yet direct provider, a partner in discovering new ways forward while honoring your past history and hopes for the future.
As a psychologist, I view therapy as a deeply personal and collaborative journey. My approach is client-centered, meeting you where you are while supporting you in creating meaningful change. I help you reconnect with your emotions, understand what drives your behaviors, and make intentional choices that align with your values. Together, we’ll honor how your upbringing and culture have shaped you while creating space for your autonomy and growth. Clients describe me as a gentle yet direct provider, a partner in discovering new ways forward while honoring your past history and hopes for the future.
Areas of focus include: self-esteem, life transitions, the quest for purpose, grief and loss, anxiety, existing in-between cultures, feeling "out of place," spiritual and psychedelic experiences, and dating/relationships.
In our sessions, your struggles, triumphs, and curiosities, will be met with reverence and compassion. I embrace a creative and collaborative approach to conversation that recognizes circumstance and invites possibility. By exploring the multitudes within you, we can unearth your own unique and vast inner resources— making it easier to navigate life's challenges with your values and preferences at the forefront.
Areas of focus include: self-esteem, life transitions, the quest for purpose, grief and loss, anxiety, existing in-between cultures, feeling "out of place," spiritual and psychedelic experiences, and dating/relationships.
In our sessions, your struggles, triumphs, and curiosities, will be met with reverence and compassion. I embrace a creative and collaborative approach to conversation that recognizes circumstance and invites possibility. By exploring the multitudes within you, we can unearth your own unique and vast inner resources— making it easier to navigate life's challenges with your values and preferences at the forefront.
Life is full of transitions—whether it’s navigating the end of a relationship, coping with the loss of a loved one, adjusting to a career change, or learning to communicate more effectively with those around you.
I specialize in helping individuals through these difficult transitions, providing a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your emotions and work toward healing. My goal is to help you embrace the changes in your life and empower you to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Life is full of transitions—whether it’s navigating the end of a relationship, coping with the loss of a loved one, adjusting to a career change, or learning to communicate more effectively with those around you.
I specialize in helping individuals through these difficult transitions, providing a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your emotions and work toward healing. My goal is to help you embrace the changes in your life and empower you to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Alisha Borges - Expansive Therapy
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
8 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach to therapy is rooted in the power of healing-in-relationship and the engagement of our whole selves in that process. For those interested, my background as a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist allows for utilizing the body, art, and play as a few of the key instruments in the healing journey, alongside traditional talk therapy practices. My theoretical orientation is also integrative of psychodynamic theories, existential theory, mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and internal family systems.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the power of healing-in-relationship and the engagement of our whole selves in that process. For those interested, my background as a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist allows for utilizing the body, art, and play as a few of the key instruments in the healing journey, alongside traditional talk therapy practices. My theoretical orientation is also integrative of psychodynamic theories, existential theory, mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and internal family systems.
Madeline Elia - Integrative Somatic Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
All of us experience some form of trauma or loss, but I do not believe we are destined to stay stuck in our suffering.
I work with adults of all backgrounds seeking support with challenges including anxiety/OCD, relationship issues, sexual functioning issues, chronic pain, cancer, and grief/ loss. I tailor my approach to each individual, focusing on helping you strengthen your mind-body connection, elevate your consciousness, and live in greater alignment with your values.
All of us experience some form of trauma or loss, but I do not believe we are destined to stay stuck in our suffering.
I work with adults of all backgrounds seeking support with challenges including anxiety/OCD, relationship issues, sexual functioning issues, chronic pain, cancer, and grief/ loss. I tailor my approach to each individual, focusing on helping you strengthen your mind-body connection, elevate your consciousness, and live in greater alignment with your values.
If you are experiencing issues with relationship changes, loss, transition/stress, anxiety, continuing sadness and lack of energy, I would like to work with you to understand, clarify, and begin a change process to provide a way out of feeling "stuck" and helpless.
Since I also have a specialty in Career Counseling, clients can take advantage of this area of expertise as well as focusing on their more emotional issues - combining the personal and the professional.
If you are experiencing issues with relationship changes, loss, transition/stress, anxiety, continuing sadness and lack of energy, I would like to work with you to understand, clarify, and begin a change process to provide a way out of feeling "stuck" and helpless.
Since I also have a specialty in Career Counseling, clients can take advantage of this area of expertise as well as focusing on their more emotional issues - combining the personal and the professional.
I work best with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or ongoing conflict who feel isolated and want a clear path forward.
I specialize in culturally responsive individual therapy and couples counseling for people of color—anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relational stress. Using EFT, CBT, and somatic skills, I provide practical communication tools, conflict repair, and step-by-step plans that create lasting change.
I work best with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or ongoing conflict who feel isolated and want a clear path forward.
I specialize in culturally responsive individual therapy and couples counseling for people of color—anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relational stress. Using EFT, CBT, and somatic skills, I provide practical communication tools, conflict repair, and step-by-step plans that create lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming when illness, loss, or sudden change enters your world.
My approach is tailored to each person I meet. I use client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy within a safe, calm, and judgment-free environment. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and equipped with tools that create space for healing and growth.
Life can feel overwhelming when illness, loss, or sudden change enters your world.
My approach is tailored to each person I meet. I use client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy within a safe, calm, and judgment-free environment. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and equipped with tools that create space for healing and growth.
Additional training: Grief Skills Training, Grief Group Training, 60-hr Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate Program by Embody Lab
Do you sometimes feel disconnected, even in a room full of people? Are you sitting with feelings of not enoughness? Feeling unsatisfied with where you find yourself, or uncertain about where you're going? Does it feel like you're living your life on autopilot? Being human can feel really hard sometimes. You don't have to do it alone. I provide a warm space to help clients be with whatever is coming up. Through slow and gentle inquiry, we'll work together to bring awareness to the entirety of your experience - mind, body, and heart - so that you can show up in the world courageously and compassionately.
Additional training: Grief Skills Training, Grief Group Training, 60-hr Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate Program by Embody Lab
Do you sometimes feel disconnected, even in a room full of people? Are you sitting with feelings of not enoughness? Feeling unsatisfied with where you find yourself, or uncertain about where you're going? Does it feel like you're living your life on autopilot? Being human can feel really hard sometimes. You don't have to do it alone. I provide a warm space to help clients be with whatever is coming up. Through slow and gentle inquiry, we'll work together to bring awareness to the entirety of your experience - mind, body, and heart - so that you can show up in the world courageously and compassionately.
My areas of specialization include substance abuse, eating disorders, grief, trauma, and health-related issues.
I was trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy in graduate school, which focuses on helping clients to understand the ways their early years impact their current lives. I attended a year of family therapy training after graduate school. I am certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and was trained in EMDR.
My areas of specialization include substance abuse, eating disorders, grief, trauma, and health-related issues.
I was trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy in graduate school, which focuses on helping clients to understand the ways their early years impact their current lives. I attended a year of family therapy training after graduate school. I am certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and was trained in EMDR.
I specialize in working with trauma, grief and bereavement, anxiety, depression, addiction and LGBTQIA+ issues.
I approach treatment through a psychodynamic lens and use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness based practices to support the therapeutic work. My work is trauma focused, identity affirming, and social justice oriented. I aim to individualize treatment to client needs and focus toward helping you achieve your goals.
I specialize in working with trauma, grief and bereavement, anxiety, depression, addiction and LGBTQIA+ issues.
I approach treatment through a psychodynamic lens and use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness based practices to support the therapeutic work. My work is trauma focused, identity affirming, and social justice oriented. I aim to individualize treatment to client needs and focus toward helping you achieve your goals.
I work with adults and specialize in substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, loss, and serious mental illness.
As a licensed clinical social worker with a diverse range of skills and extensive experience in various therapeutic modalities, I have the experience to guide individuals on their journey to recovery. Together we will explore your life's purpose. Set priorities and achieve what matters most.
I work with adults and specialize in substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, loss, and serious mental illness.
As a licensed clinical social worker with a diverse range of skills and extensive experience in various therapeutic modalities, I have the experience to guide individuals on their journey to recovery. Together we will explore your life's purpose. Set priorities and achieve what matters most.
Melissa Hood - Infertility & Relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
In my practice, I focus on issues related to fertility (delayed parenthood, egg-freezing, pregnancy loss, donor-conception, surrogacy, IVF, and other forms of family-building).
If you’re experiencing obstacles to your dream of having children, you may be dealing with deep disappointment, depression, anger, loss, isolation, and spiritual questioning. You may be hoping to regain a sense of control over your life, and longing for a safe, supportive space, where you can process grief & loss while carving out a meaningful path forward.
In my practice, I focus on issues related to fertility (delayed parenthood, egg-freezing, pregnancy loss, donor-conception, surrogacy, IVF, and other forms of family-building).
If you’re experiencing obstacles to your dream of having children, you may be dealing with deep disappointment, depression, anger, loss, isolation, and spiritual questioning. You may be hoping to regain a sense of control over your life, and longing for a safe, supportive space, where you can process grief & loss while carving out a meaningful path forward.
It’s time to start taking the steps to move you through your grief, loss, parenting struggles, relationship issues and life’s adversities.
For more than 28 years I have been helping people find their inner strength and courage to make the adjustments necessary to greatly improve their lives. My approach has helped people from all walks of life, including CEO’s, moms, dads, professionals, teenagers, grandparents, seniors, high schoolers, and survivors.
It’s time to start taking the steps to move you through your grief, loss, parenting struggles, relationship issues and life’s adversities.
For more than 28 years I have been helping people find their inner strength and courage to make the adjustments necessary to greatly improve their lives. My approach has helped people from all walks of life, including CEO’s, moms, dads, professionals, teenagers, grandparents, seniors, high schoolers, and survivors.
I particularly enjoy working with older adults and seniors who are struggling to cope with issues such as anxiety and depression, aging, grief and loss, health concerns, life/retirement transitions, loneliness, low self-esteem, stress management, relationship challenges, and caregiver stress.
Hello. I'm Karen Kessler, a seasoned and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of comprehensive clinical experience. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to helping individuals navigate various life challenges. My background includes working in diverse inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, which has provided me with a solid foundation for addressing multiple mental health issues.
I particularly enjoy working with older adults and seniors who are struggling to cope with issues such as anxiety and depression, aging, grief and loss, health concerns, life/retirement transitions, loneliness, low self-esteem, stress management, relationship challenges, and caregiver stress.
Hello. I'm Karen Kessler, a seasoned and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of comprehensive clinical experience. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to helping individuals navigate various life challenges. My background includes working in diverse inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, which has provided me with a solid foundation for addressing multiple mental health issues.
Hola, I am Blanca "Janet" Monzon. I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working in communities of color, in the fields of education, mental health, and community organizing.
I’m also a POC, an intersectional feminist, with progressive radical views. Transparency is important to me because I believe that my identities and perspective inform the way I approach working in mental health.
Hola, I am Blanca "Janet" Monzon. I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working in communities of color, in the fields of education, mental health, and community organizing.
I’m also a POC, an intersectional feminist, with progressive radical views. Transparency is important to me because I believe that my identities and perspective inform the way I approach working in mental health.
In your 20s, feeling lost, burnt out, overwhelmed, or unsure what you want to do? Join me for an 8-week women’s group beginning January 4th, 2026 — all about slowing down and finding embodied presence to access your intuition, get clear on what truly matters to you, and find peace amidst all the noise. Mostly virtual with 2x in-person gatherings in East LA for forest bathing, sound bath, and tea. Reach out for more information.
Therapy with me is a soft place to land and explore the complexity of your inner world. Together, we’ll hold all parts of you with loving presence.
In your 20s, feeling lost, burnt out, overwhelmed, or unsure what you want to do? Join me for an 8-week women’s group beginning January 4th, 2026 — all about slowing down and finding embodied presence to access your intuition, get clear on what truly matters to you, and find peace amidst all the noise. Mostly virtual with 2x in-person gatherings in East LA for forest bathing, sound bath, and tea. Reach out for more information.
Therapy with me is a soft place to land and explore the complexity of your inner world. Together, we’ll hold all parts of you with loving presence.
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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.