Grief Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

Attachment-Based Emdr Trained - Lisa Casey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I work with adult individuals, couples and families, suffering from relationships issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, self-identity, communication issues, grief and complex trauma.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost or not enough? Do relationships never seem to go your way? Perhaps you have a hard time identifying what you want and struggle with how to communicate it. Maybe you feel alone and overwhelmed in your pain. My therapeutic focus is to help you understand how these problems came to be and help you strengthen your inner voice. My goal is to help you overcome your current setbacks so you can live your best life, full of connection and new patterns of meaning.
I work with adult individuals, couples and families, suffering from relationships issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, self-identity, communication issues, grief and complex trauma.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost or not enough? Do relationships never seem to go your way? Perhaps you have a hard time identifying what you want and struggle with how to communicate it. Maybe you feel alone and overwhelmed in your pain. My therapeutic focus is to help you understand how these problems came to be and help you strengthen your inner voice. My goal is to help you overcome your current setbacks so you can live your best life, full of connection and new patterns of meaning.

I support clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, relationship difficulties, anger management, grief, and gender identity.
I work with children, couples, individuals, and families who are seeking therapy to help them manage the strong emotions showing up in their lives. In my practice, I utilize DBT techniques as it supports clients with mindfulness skills, regulating emotions, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. When working with couples, I will utilize emotion focused and the Gottman method. I will utilize play interventions and art techniques to work with children to express their emotions and learn positive coping mechanisms.
I support clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, relationship difficulties, anger management, grief, and gender identity.
I work with children, couples, individuals, and families who are seeking therapy to help them manage the strong emotions showing up in their lives. In my practice, I utilize DBT techniques as it supports clients with mindfulness skills, regulating emotions, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. When working with couples, I will utilize emotion focused and the Gottman method. I will utilize play interventions and art techniques to work with children to express their emotions and learn positive coping mechanisms.

Bryan Patrick Hartzell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Treading deep water every day leads to depression, grief, trauma.
I provide a nonjudgmental style of coaching and mentoring to help you create the life you always hoped for. I establish space for you to develop new perspectives, forge newfound resiliency, and confidence. I lead a path to find strength in compassion, kindness, and composure.
Treading deep water every day leads to depression, grief, trauma.
I provide a nonjudgmental style of coaching and mentoring to help you create the life you always hoped for. I establish space for you to develop new perspectives, forge newfound resiliency, and confidence. I lead a path to find strength in compassion, kindness, and composure.

She specializes in treating issues related to depression, anxiety, traumatic stress (e.g., PTSD, issues related to childhood abuse), grief and loss, life transitions, as well as marital, pre-marital, and couples relationships.
I consider it a privilege to do the work I do—in fact, helping others heal, grow, and thrive every day brings great meaning to my life. I know from personal experience how life can sometimes feel unbearable. I also know from personal experience what it is like to work closely with a gifted psychologist to create a new perspective and a new life that are even better than before. I am passionate about providing the highest-quality mental health services to each of my clients and would love the opportunity to support you through this time.
She specializes in treating issues related to depression, anxiety, traumatic stress (e.g., PTSD, issues related to childhood abuse), grief and loss, life transitions, as well as marital, pre-marital, and couples relationships.
I consider it a privilege to do the work I do—in fact, helping others heal, grow, and thrive every day brings great meaning to my life. I know from personal experience how life can sometimes feel unbearable. I also know from personal experience what it is like to work closely with a gifted psychologist to create a new perspective and a new life that are even better than before. I am passionate about providing the highest-quality mental health services to each of my clients and would love the opportunity to support you through this time.

I have supported individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, adjustment disorders, end-of-life issues, chronic illnesses, grief, and life transitions.
I strive to create a compassionate and supportive environment where clients may feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I will utilize aspects of evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy that best support clients.
I have supported individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, adjustment disorders, end-of-life issues, chronic illnesses, grief, and life transitions.
I strive to create a compassionate and supportive environment where clients may feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I will utilize aspects of evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy that best support clients.

We can help address anxiety, depression, family conflicts, relational issues, negative life events, trauma, childhood trauma, self-esteem, stress, loss, grief, communication problems, parenting stress, work, school and career issues.
We start by understanding your perspective about the challenges you may face in your personal, familial, professional life or history. We can help you identify and change negative patterns. We address difficult thoughts, behaviors and feelings. We find factors that contribute to your struggle and help you manage your emotional distress better with new tools.
We can help address anxiety, depression, family conflicts, relational issues, negative life events, trauma, childhood trauma, self-esteem, stress, loss, grief, communication problems, parenting stress, work, school and career issues.
We start by understanding your perspective about the challenges you may face in your personal, familial, professional life or history. We can help you identify and change negative patterns. We address difficult thoughts, behaviors and feelings. We find factors that contribute to your struggle and help you manage your emotional distress better with new tools.

I specialize in helping clients in life transitions including college and early career, relationship transitions such as marriage and divorce, and parenting as well as grief and loss.
Are you struggling in a relationship, with a breakup or with a big decision? Are you feeling overwhelmed with parenting or with caregiving? Are you feeling stuck in relationship patterns that leave you feeling helpless, guilty, or angry? Talking issues over with a caring and competent professional can make a difference. I'd count it a privilege to be your thought partner in the most important areas of your life. A deeper understanding of yourself and your important relationships can provide clarity and a way forward.
I specialize in helping clients in life transitions including college and early career, relationship transitions such as marriage and divorce, and parenting as well as grief and loss.
Are you struggling in a relationship, with a breakup or with a big decision? Are you feeling overwhelmed with parenting or with caregiving? Are you feeling stuck in relationship patterns that leave you feeling helpless, guilty, or angry? Talking issues over with a caring and competent professional can make a difference. I'd count it a privilege to be your thought partner in the most important areas of your life. A deeper understanding of yourself and your important relationships can provide clarity and a way forward.

I help individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief, substance abuse, drug addiction, chronic illness/pain, career issues, and life transitions.
As an associate marriage and family therapist and life coach, I specialize in helping adults, teens, and couples achieve fulfillment in their relationships, physical health, leisure, and career/education. My clinical areas of focus include couples therapy, marriage counseling, relationship issues, men's issues, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
I help individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief, substance abuse, drug addiction, chronic illness/pain, career issues, and life transitions.
As an associate marriage and family therapist and life coach, I specialize in helping adults, teens, and couples achieve fulfillment in their relationships, physical health, leisure, and career/education. My clinical areas of focus include couples therapy, marriage counseling, relationship issues, men's issues, trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Deborah L Farnsworth
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
My approach includes emotional support during grief and longer-term Psychoanalysis or Psychodynamic therapy for deep healing
I have been a Marriage and Family therapist for over 25 years. I enjoy working with and helping couples and individuals who are having difficulty finding joy and happiness in their lives. I believe strongly that we all are trying to build a healthier life, but sometimes need a little help understanding the things that get in our way. We get in a rut, repeating the same destructive behaviors and feel hopeless about ever getting what we really want and need. I can help you identify negative patterns, understand where they come from and change them into effective, self affirming strategies.
My approach includes emotional support during grief and longer-term Psychoanalysis or Psychodynamic therapy for deep healing
I have been a Marriage and Family therapist for over 25 years. I enjoy working with and helping couples and individuals who are having difficulty finding joy and happiness in their lives. I believe strongly that we all are trying to build a healthier life, but sometimes need a little help understanding the things that get in our way. We get in a rut, repeating the same destructive behaviors and feel hopeless about ever getting what we really want and need. I can help you identify negative patterns, understand where they come from and change them into effective, self affirming strategies.

Bright also has extensive training, education and experience working with children, teens and young adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, mood swings, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, grief and loss.
Dr. Bright's practice philosophy is primarily to provide the highest quality of service with a comprehensive approach towards the individual's or family's treatment while maximizing personal benefits and improving their quality of life.
Bright also has extensive training, education and experience working with children, teens and young adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, mood swings, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, grief and loss.
Dr. Bright's practice philosophy is primarily to provide the highest quality of service with a comprehensive approach towards the individual's or family's treatment while maximizing personal benefits and improving their quality of life.

Michelle Frankley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
My areas of specialty include trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, depression/anxiety; adolescent struggles; substance abuse; women's issues; relational problems faced by many couples and families; grief and loss.
Have your personal/familial relationships become a struggle? Are you noticing negative patterns in your life? Have you had traumatic experiences in your life? Many challenging areas in life stem from how an individual relates to others as well as, of course, life stress. I have worked with many adolescents, parents and individuals in tackling troubling issues that have resulted in marital discord, negative thoughts, behavioral problems and relationships that are less than satisfying. I take a team approach with my clients to assist them in gaining confidence, insight, and developing tools that can be utilized in the future.
My areas of specialty include trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, depression/anxiety; adolescent struggles; substance abuse; women's issues; relational problems faced by many couples and families; grief and loss.
Have your personal/familial relationships become a struggle? Are you noticing negative patterns in your life? Have you had traumatic experiences in your life? Many challenging areas in life stem from how an individual relates to others as well as, of course, life stress. I have worked with many adolescents, parents and individuals in tackling troubling issues that have resulted in marital discord, negative thoughts, behavioral problems and relationships that are less than satisfying. I take a team approach with my clients to assist them in gaining confidence, insight, and developing tools that can be utilized in the future.
Meet Our Grief Therapists

You may feel overwhelmed, unheard, or isolated as you navigate depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief, or major life transitions.
With 30 years of experience in behavioral health, I provide a safe, empathetic space for you to deal with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief, and major life transitions. My integrative, person-centered approach considers emotional, physical, and social influences on well-being.
You may feel overwhelmed, unheard, or isolated as you navigate depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief, or major life transitions.
With 30 years of experience in behavioral health, I provide a safe, empathetic space for you to deal with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief, and major life transitions. My integrative, person-centered approach considers emotional, physical, and social influences on well-being.

I have experience working with individuals who are navigating a range of emotional and psychological challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions.
My approach to therapy is built on a strong partnership where we will work together to understand challenges, strengths, and goals. I utilize various evidence-based therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and tailoring what resonates with you.
I have experience working with individuals who are navigating a range of emotional and psychological challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions.
My approach to therapy is built on a strong partnership where we will work together to understand challenges, strengths, and goals. I utilize various evidence-based therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and tailoring what resonates with you.

My 30 years of experience includes work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, sexuality, addictions, grief, and trauma.
Are you feeling frustrated with your relationship? Do you feel alone even when you are with your partner? Do you feel like you fight more with no positive results? Do you feel like roommates instead of lovers? Has your marriage been hurt by an affair or inappropriate behavior?
My 30 years of experience includes work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, sexuality, addictions, grief, and trauma.
Are you feeling frustrated with your relationship? Do you feel alone even when you are with your partner? Do you feel like you fight more with no positive results? Do you feel like roommates instead of lovers? Has your marriage been hurt by an affair or inappropriate behavior?

Jessica Pina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I specialize working with the LGBTQIA community and BIPOC with relationship issues, identity issues, anxiety, loss/ grief, depression and trauma.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward emotional healing and reclaiming your inner power. There is a misconception that something is wrong with us if we need therapy. But the truth is that humans need other humans; we thrive in community and support. Therapy is a place to find support, to go inward and connect with yourself. My framework of practice is eclectic, using CBT, trauma-focused and culturally sensitive interventions, mindfulness and a systems approach—together we can find a more hopeful future & start living more fully in the present moment as you regain agency in your life.
I specialize working with the LGBTQIA community and BIPOC with relationship issues, identity issues, anxiety, loss/ grief, depression and trauma.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward emotional healing and reclaiming your inner power. There is a misconception that something is wrong with us if we need therapy. But the truth is that humans need other humans; we thrive in community and support. Therapy is a place to find support, to go inward and connect with yourself. My framework of practice is eclectic, using CBT, trauma-focused and culturally sensitive interventions, mindfulness and a systems approach—together we can find a more hopeful future & start living more fully in the present moment as you regain agency in your life.

Darren Bagwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Waitlist for new clients
Wether it is attachment wounds, integrity issues, trauma or grief getting in the way I believe there is an answer.
I considers it a privilege to walk alongside you as you tackle challenging life issues, relationship difficulties, attachment wounds, trauma, depression and anxiety. I love seeing you find your unique calling and purpose in life. I am passionate about fostering an environment of hope and safety to assist clients to become their best self.
Wether it is attachment wounds, integrity issues, trauma or grief getting in the way I believe there is an answer.
I considers it a privilege to walk alongside you as you tackle challenging life issues, relationship difficulties, attachment wounds, trauma, depression and anxiety. I love seeing you find your unique calling and purpose in life. I am passionate about fostering an environment of hope and safety to assist clients to become their best self.

I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them.
I specialize in trauma processing by using BrainSpotting and Trauma Resiliency Model. Trauma can linger in both the mind and body. This whole-body integrative approach can effectively release trauma and promote a healthier calmer nervous system. My focus is to address toxic environments and explore ways to keep a sense of safety in the mind and body.
I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them.
I specialize in trauma processing by using BrainSpotting and Trauma Resiliency Model. Trauma can linger in both the mind and body. This whole-body integrative approach can effectively release trauma and promote a healthier calmer nervous system. My focus is to address toxic environments and explore ways to keep a sense of safety in the mind and body.

Juliette Kuhlmann
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Have you felt like life is happening to you, feeling a loss of connection in your daily routine?
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working with adults, children, adolescents, and couples. Utilizing evidence-based practices such as EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Structural Dissociation and Attachment theories, I specialize in helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma.
Have you felt like life is happening to you, feeling a loss of connection in your daily routine?
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working with adults, children, adolescents, and couples. Utilizing evidence-based practices such as EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Structural Dissociation and Attachment theories, I specialize in helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma.

I have worked with individuals from various backgrounds and experiences including people moving through trauma, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety.
I feel that the most crucial part of therapy is the relationship we can form and having an open space to collaborate and communicate about your goals and your care. This is your journey that I am honored to take part in, and I believe that each individual is unique and has their approach to telling their story.
I have worked with individuals from various backgrounds and experiences including people moving through trauma, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety.
I feel that the most crucial part of therapy is the relationship we can form and having an open space to collaborate and communicate about your goals and your care. This is your journey that I am honored to take part in, and I believe that each individual is unique and has their approach to telling their story.

SPECIALTIES INCLUDE: *COUPLES COUNSELING *ANXIETY *DEPRESSION *CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ISSUES *SUBSTANCE ABUSE * LOSS/ GRIEF *RELATIONSHIP ISSUES *ADJUSTMENT ISSUES *ANGER MANAGEMENT *DIVORCE
When you have tried to resolve issues on your own, and things just aren't changing, it is time to seek professional help. Perhaps your or your significant other's past and unresolved issues are what is creating the distress; an inability to trust, to feel joy and happiness, to pursue dreams. It is important to seek help early on so that things do not worsen. Whether you are seeking marriage counseling, individual therapy, or therapy for your teen, I can help you get on track to a healthier more fulfilling life.
SPECIALTIES INCLUDE: *COUPLES COUNSELING *ANXIETY *DEPRESSION *CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ISSUES *SUBSTANCE ABUSE * LOSS/ GRIEF *RELATIONSHIP ISSUES *ADJUSTMENT ISSUES *ANGER MANAGEMENT *DIVORCE
When you have tried to resolve issues on your own, and things just aren't changing, it is time to seek professional help. Perhaps your or your significant other's past and unresolved issues are what is creating the distress; an inability to trust, to feel joy and happiness, to pursue dreams. It is important to seek help early on so that things do not worsen. Whether you are seeking marriage counseling, individual therapy, or therapy for your teen, I can help you get on track to a healthier more fulfilling life.
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