Grief Therapists in Newport Beach, CA
I specialize in working with grief, depression, insomnia (disordered sleeping), ADHD and difficulties with communication with couples and families.
The key to successful therapy is feeling understood- We will typically work together to arrive at a mutual understanding of your experiences and how they tie into patterns of thoughts, behaviors, feelings, needs, and interactions with others. When -You- feel Understood, this is an indication that we are on the right track.
I specialize in working with grief, depression, insomnia (disordered sleeping), ADHD and difficulties with communication with couples and families.
The key to successful therapy is feeling understood- We will typically work together to arrive at a mutual understanding of your experiences and how they tie into patterns of thoughts, behaviors, feelings, needs, and interactions with others. When -You- feel Understood, this is an indication that we are on the right track.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, life transitions, anxiety and depression.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about how to move forward? You're not alone, and it's okay to ask to help.
As a therapist, I deeply believe in the power of self awareness and personal growth. My goal is to help you explore your thoughts and emotions in a safe, non judgmental space, and to provide you with the tools you need to overcome challenges and live a more fulfilling life.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, life transitions, anxiety and depression.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about how to move forward? You're not alone, and it's okay to ask to help.
As a therapist, I deeply believe in the power of self awareness and personal growth. My goal is to help you explore your thoughts and emotions in a safe, non judgmental space, and to provide you with the tools you need to overcome challenges and live a more fulfilling life.
Whether you experience anxiety, grief, trauma, or interpersonal challenges, I am mindful of the vital influence of one's environment, culture, family system, and identity.
I began my career in academia, first as a Secondary Teacher, then as a Professor and Director of Education at Yale University and Barnard College at Columbia University. In these roles, I led teams in under-resourced communities domestically and internationally with a focus on mental and emotional health, family and community systems, and equity.
Whether you experience anxiety, grief, trauma, or interpersonal challenges, I am mindful of the vital influence of one's environment, culture, family system, and identity.
I began my career in academia, first as a Secondary Teacher, then as a Professor and Director of Education at Yale University and Barnard College at Columbia University. In these roles, I led teams in under-resourced communities domestically and internationally with a focus on mental and emotional health, family and community systems, and equity.
I use EMDR to alleviate anxiety, depression and PTSD and treat issues related to addiction, grief, deployment, and abuse.
Do you wish to have a deeper connection and intimacy with your partner?
Would you like to learn more positive ways of communicating with your partner, parent or child?
Or perhaps you may feel stuck with anxious and/or depressed feelings and would like to learn healthy ways to cope and move forward.
You hold the key to make positive changes for a more happy, satisfying and fulfilling life.Your Journey begins with a single step which you have already made by reading this information.
I use EMDR to alleviate anxiety, depression and PTSD and treat issues related to addiction, grief, deployment, and abuse.
Do you wish to have a deeper connection and intimacy with your partner?
Would you like to learn more positive ways of communicating with your partner, parent or child?
Or perhaps you may feel stuck with anxious and/or depressed feelings and would like to learn healthy ways to cope and move forward.
You hold the key to make positive changes for a more happy, satisfying and fulfilling life.Your Journey begins with a single step which you have already made by reading this information.
Maybe you’re juggling career changes, big moves, breakups, or loss, feeling untethered and overwhelmed, or grieving the version of yourself that you thought you'd be by now.
Therapy is a space to gain clarity, make sense of what’s weighing you down, unpack difficult life events, address attachment and start moving in a direction that feels right. Blending deep, insight-oriented work & practical, evidence-based tools, I will help you understand yourself better while also giving you real strategies to navigate life’s challenges.
Maybe you’re juggling career changes, big moves, breakups, or loss, feeling untethered and overwhelmed, or grieving the version of yourself that you thought you'd be by now.
Therapy is a space to gain clarity, make sense of what’s weighing you down, unpack difficult life events, address attachment and start moving in a direction that feels right. Blending deep, insight-oriented work & practical, evidence-based tools, I will help you understand yourself better while also giving you real strategies to navigate life’s challenges.
Jacob Anthony Escobedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MAPS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may be struggling with the aftermath of trauma, grappling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spiritual issues, or navigating through life’s changes.
Jacob provides clinical services to individuals (5+), couples, and families. Jacob holds dual master’s degrees in social work and pastoral studies. He specializes in treating clients who wish to integrate their Catholic faith into sessions. Although, he serves clients of various backgrounds whose clinical needs align with his training and experience.
You may be struggling with the aftermath of trauma, grappling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spiritual issues, or navigating through life’s changes.
Jacob provides clinical services to individuals (5+), couples, and families. Jacob holds dual master’s degrees in social work and pastoral studies. He specializes in treating clients who wish to integrate their Catholic faith into sessions. Although, he serves clients of various backgrounds whose clinical needs align with his training and experience.
• Loss & Grief
About Me:
I am dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey to healing and emotional well-being. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring my treatment methods to fit each person’s unique needs and personal goals.
• Loss & Grief
About Me:
I am dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey to healing and emotional well-being. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring my treatment methods to fit each person’s unique needs and personal goals.
The absence of your loved one overwhelms you, filling every room you walk through with a sense of loss and sadness.
Grievers are not broken! We are simply broken-hearted. Recovering from grief allows each of us to find hope, strength and courage in our darkest moments.This short term action program is designed to offer a healing experience which so often my clients tell me is the last thing they have tried and the first thing that finally worked. Action. Step by step.
The absence of your loved one overwhelms you, filling every room you walk through with a sense of loss and sadness.
Grievers are not broken! We are simply broken-hearted. Recovering from grief allows each of us to find hope, strength and courage in our darkest moments.This short term action program is designed to offer a healing experience which so often my clients tell me is the last thing they have tried and the first thing that finally worked. Action. Step by step.
Irene Lara - Integrative Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Issues: chronic illness, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ, child sexual abuse issues, suicidality, major transitions, grief, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
All is Possible, with Gentleness. -Todo es posible con paciencia.- I am so glad that you are making a big difference in your life. What a courageous and honorable decision. Would you like to call me? Let's have a conversation, & see if we are a good fit. Allow me to embark with you on this journey. Want better sleep? Oxygenate the body. Plus, Breath-Body-Mind meditation taught: Improve Creativity, have more internal Mental, Emotional, Financial Stability, increase Focus and concentration, eliminate trauma, improve Confidence and Relationships. Hope to speak soon. - - Favor de llamarme para tener una conversacion mas profunda.
Issues: chronic illness, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ, child sexual abuse issues, suicidality, major transitions, grief, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
All is Possible, with Gentleness. -Todo es posible con paciencia.- I am so glad that you are making a big difference in your life. What a courageous and honorable decision. Would you like to call me? Let's have a conversation, & see if we are a good fit. Allow me to embark with you on this journey. Want better sleep? Oxygenate the body. Plus, Breath-Body-Mind meditation taught: Improve Creativity, have more internal Mental, Emotional, Financial Stability, increase Focus and concentration, eliminate trauma, improve Confidence and Relationships. Hope to speak soon. - - Favor de llamarme para tener una conversacion mas profunda.
My goal is to help individuals reconnect with their true selves or even discover their true potential for the first time. I believe in building trust with clients in order to help them create corrective experiences, which will in turn help individuals craft healthier relationships and live more fully in the present. I have helped clients navigate through struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties, communication issues, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, goal-attainment, family conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, and much more.
My goal is to help individuals reconnect with their true selves or even discover their true potential for the first time. I believe in building trust with clients in order to help them create corrective experiences, which will in turn help individuals craft healthier relationships and live more fully in the present. I have helped clients navigate through struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties, communication issues, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, goal-attainment, family conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, and much more.
She offers therapy for individuals struggling in relationship(s), experiencing stress, grieving a loss, wanting to explore their identity or simply wanting to learn about themselves.
Newport Psychotherapy provides evidence-based mental health care, artfully delivered with compassion and empathy. Newport Psychotherapy is a private practice in Newport Beach that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and relationship difficulties. We provide countless patients a non-judgmental and safe space to discover, heal, and thrive.
She offers therapy for individuals struggling in relationship(s), experiencing stress, grieving a loss, wanting to explore their identity or simply wanting to learn about themselves.
Newport Psychotherapy provides evidence-based mental health care, artfully delivered with compassion and empathy. Newport Psychotherapy is a private practice in Newport Beach that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and relationship difficulties. We provide countless patients a non-judgmental and safe space to discover, heal, and thrive.
Meet Our Grief Therapists
Jordyn Dugan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help adults, adolescents, and children with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD/ADD, and gender-questioning experiences from a person-centered approach.
As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen and heard. I work from a person-centered approach, which means I believe in honoring your unique story, strengths, and lived experience. You are the expert on your life. My role is to walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and compassion.
I help adults, adolescents, and children with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD/ADD, and gender-questioning experiences from a person-centered approach.
As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen and heard. I work from a person-centered approach, which means I believe in honoring your unique story, strengths, and lived experience. You are the expert on your life. My role is to walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and compassion.
Michelle D. Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
As an AMFT specializing in complex family dynamics, relationship challenges, crisis intervention, and grief counseling, I am deeply committed to helping individuals and families navigate life's most challenging transitions and build stronger, more resilient connections.
I believe that our earliest attachments shape our expectations and patterns in relationships throughout life. By exploring these attachment styles and experiences, we can gain profound insights into current struggles and develop more adaptive ways of connecting with others.
As an AMFT specializing in complex family dynamics, relationship challenges, crisis intervention, and grief counseling, I am deeply committed to helping individuals and families navigate life's most challenging transitions and build stronger, more resilient connections.
I believe that our earliest attachments shape our expectations and patterns in relationships throughout life. By exploring these attachment styles and experiences, we can gain profound insights into current struggles and develop more adaptive ways of connecting with others.
Felecia A. Pedrogo Interracial Couples Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Sensing a loss of sexual intimacy or struggling with physical affection.
As an interracial couple for 41 years and a mother of a Biracial child, I offer a unique perspective into the experiences of everyday couples. Racial groups in my immediate family are African-American, Caucasian, Crow Indian, Dutch, German, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Filipino, and Puerto Rican , Cultural diversity and 29 years in the field is an additive.
Sensing a loss of sexual intimacy or struggling with physical affection.
As an interracial couple for 41 years and a mother of a Biracial child, I offer a unique perspective into the experiences of everyday couples. Racial groups in my immediate family are African-American, Caucasian, Crow Indian, Dutch, German, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Filipino, and Puerto Rican , Cultural diversity and 29 years in the field is an additive.
Brandon Shapiro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I work with teens, young adults, men, and individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, or that sense of being stuck.
Maybe you’re feeling stuck — in your relationship, your confidence, or the way you show up in the world. You might be living with anxiety that’s hard to name, feeling disconnected, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. Maybe something’s shifted, or maybe it’s been building for a while. You’re not here for quick fixes — you want real change. My approach is holistic and relational, working with your mind, body, and deeper story. My goal is to help you slow down, get clear, and move toward a more connected, grounded version of yourself.
I work with teens, young adults, men, and individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, or that sense of being stuck.
Maybe you’re feeling stuck — in your relationship, your confidence, or the way you show up in the world. You might be living with anxiety that’s hard to name, feeling disconnected, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. Maybe something’s shifted, or maybe it’s been building for a while. You’re not here for quick fixes — you want real change. My approach is holistic and relational, working with your mind, body, and deeper story. My goal is to help you slow down, get clear, and move toward a more connected, grounded version of yourself.
Some of the areas I treat are: addictions (love and sex) alcoholism, spouses of addicts, bereavement, stress management, self-destructive behaviors, divorce, career goals, etc.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, marital or relationship issues, it is important to find a therapist with whom you feel safe and comfortable....a good fit for you. I have been in practice for over 20 years and my approach is to get to the problem, find the solution, and work collaboratively toward these goals. I welcome feedback, positive and negative!
Some of the areas I treat are: addictions (love and sex) alcoholism, spouses of addicts, bereavement, stress management, self-destructive behaviors, divorce, career goals, etc.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, marital or relationship issues, it is important to find a therapist with whom you feel safe and comfortable....a good fit for you. I have been in practice for over 20 years and my approach is to get to the problem, find the solution, and work collaboratively toward these goals. I welcome feedback, positive and negative!
Kaylee Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds seeking to address anxiety and depression, spirituality, identity formation, relational hardships, grief and loss, and trauma.
Whether it is courage or curiosity that has brought you to this space, I am so grateful that you are here. While these two virtues are unique in their expression, they are both invaluable companions in the therapeutic process.
I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds seeking to address anxiety and depression, spirituality, identity formation, relational hardships, grief and loss, and trauma.
Whether it is courage or curiosity that has brought you to this space, I am so grateful that you are here. While these two virtues are unique in their expression, they are both invaluable companions in the therapeutic process.
Lindsey Krogh, LCSW & Joy Dance Play Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I offer play therapy for 0-18 to help youth and families learn ways to express big feelings, cope with life changes ( grief, trauma, divorce, medical, school) & connect to each other.
Are you weary from your infant's crying, toddler's tantrums and "not listening" behaviors? Child/teen experienced a really stressful or traumatic event and needs help coping? Longing for a better relationship with your child/teen where you get along and have more joy? I believe each of us has a spark inside of us that helps us through difficult times and can help you find joy again. I empower parents to help children/teens be their "authentic self", learn how to express their emotions and use coping skills, heal from "hard things" and have healthy relationships.
I offer play therapy for 0-18 to help youth and families learn ways to express big feelings, cope with life changes ( grief, trauma, divorce, medical, school) & connect to each other.
Are you weary from your infant's crying, toddler's tantrums and "not listening" behaviors? Child/teen experienced a really stressful or traumatic event and needs help coping? Longing for a better relationship with your child/teen where you get along and have more joy? I believe each of us has a spark inside of us that helps us through difficult times and can help you find joy again. I empower parents to help children/teens be their "authentic self", learn how to express their emotions and use coping skills, heal from "hard things" and have healthy relationships.
My specialty is working with those who are experiencing trauma, and grief and loss.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
My specialty is working with those who are experiencing trauma, and grief and loss.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
Annie Brogger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
If you are experiencing the grip of anxiety, the weight of depression, the ache of grief, relationship problems, or the affects of trauma; I invite you to call me.
Are you feeling unsure of how life got so messy, struggling to figure out who you are in the middle of it all? This can feel lonely and overwhelming. Therapy is a place for clearing out the confusion. Together we will make meaning out of the broken places, and bit by bit reclaim what has been lost. Everyone longs for a rich, full life, yet, this is hard to find if you have a history of family pain, feel depressed, anxious, or are bearing the wounds of attachment trauma. The good news is, in therapy, you will heal. You'll put the pieces of your story back together, and create beauty and wholeness- your heart will feel alive again.
If you are experiencing the grip of anxiety, the weight of depression, the ache of grief, relationship problems, or the affects of trauma; I invite you to call me.
Are you feeling unsure of how life got so messy, struggling to figure out who you are in the middle of it all? This can feel lonely and overwhelming. Therapy is a place for clearing out the confusion. Together we will make meaning out of the broken places, and bit by bit reclaim what has been lost. Everyone longs for a rich, full life, yet, this is hard to find if you have a history of family pain, feel depressed, anxious, or are bearing the wounds of attachment trauma. The good news is, in therapy, you will heal. You'll put the pieces of your story back together, and create beauty and wholeness- your heart will feel alive again.
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