Grief Therapists in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Suddenly, it seems like you are not able to talk to your partner anymore. You experience long stretches of time passing where you are avoiding each other, or trying to communicate but keep ending up on separate pages. Are you frustrated with your relationship, but uninterested in talking about what is NOT working? Couples therapy is not just about discussing the problems, but about making things better. It is time to get past the blame, guilt, and helplessness that has sucked all of the love out of your relationship. Instead, let's work together to build the partnership skills that will return you to love and intimacy.
Suddenly, it seems like you are not able to talk to your partner anymore. You experience long stretches of time passing where you are avoiding each other, or trying to communicate but keep ending up on separate pages. Are you frustrated with your relationship, but uninterested in talking about what is NOT working? Couples therapy is not just about discussing the problems, but about making things better. It is time to get past the blame, guilt, and helplessness that has sucked all of the love out of your relationship. Instead, let's work together to build the partnership skills that will return you to love and intimacy.
Maybe you struggle with a painful loss, are overwhelmed by excessive worry, depression, trauma, or social anxiety.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I am interested in your current life, your history and memories, and your hopes and dreams for the future. Together we make sense of your internal experience. Through cultivating awareness, insight, and self-understanding you can untether the patterns no longer serving you and cope with life's challenges.
Maybe you struggle with a painful loss, are overwhelmed by excessive worry, depression, trauma, or social anxiety.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I am interested in your current life, your history and memories, and your hopes and dreams for the future. Together we make sense of your internal experience. Through cultivating awareness, insight, and self-understanding you can untether the patterns no longer serving you and cope with life's challenges.
Do you ever ask yourself, "My partner and I are successful in so many ways, why does our relationship feel so painfully disconnected?" Allow me to guide you in restoring the connection you once enjoyed together. Damaged trust, anger, infidelity, money problems, lack of sex, intimacy and affection are among the problems that can erode a relationship. I will provide you with tools that will help you move towards rebuilding trust, closeness and integrity in the relationship. I will also teach you how to effectively get what you want from your partner and the relationship. About 50% of my practice is couples, 50% is individual therapy.
Do you ever ask yourself, "My partner and I are successful in so many ways, why does our relationship feel so painfully disconnected?" Allow me to guide you in restoring the connection you once enjoyed together. Damaged trust, anger, infidelity, money problems, lack of sex, intimacy and affection are among the problems that can erode a relationship. I will provide you with tools that will help you move towards rebuilding trust, closeness and integrity in the relationship. I will also teach you how to effectively get what you want from your partner and the relationship. About 50% of my practice is couples, 50% is individual therapy.
I specialize in providing individual psychotherapy to adults & adolescents facing a wide range of challenges, including difficulties with interpersonal relationships, coping with grief and loss, navigating significant life transitions, and managing mood-related concerns such as anxiety and depression.
With over 15 years of experience, my approach to treatment goes beyond symptom relief to address the deeper roots of distress. Together, we’ll unpack the story behind your symptoms, so you can break free from limiting and restrictive beliefs, and move forward in life, unencumbered by the past.
I specialize in providing individual psychotherapy to adults & adolescents facing a wide range of challenges, including difficulties with interpersonal relationships, coping with grief and loss, navigating significant life transitions, and managing mood-related concerns such as anxiety and depression.
With over 15 years of experience, my approach to treatment goes beyond symptom relief to address the deeper roots of distress. Together, we’ll unpack the story behind your symptoms, so you can break free from limiting and restrictive beliefs, and move forward in life, unencumbered by the past.
Seeking assistance when suffering is the first hurdle in trying to feel better as making any sort of change or modification is a Very difficult endeavor even if one is motivated . True change involves a number of fundamental modifications including Cognitive , Behavioral , Physical , Emotional, Social , and Personality maturity. Furthermore , Change is a process, not an immediate phenomenon. My Health & Wellness Program combines these and other proven methods of Change into a 3-Month intensified , but rewarding experience. My Client satisfaction has been consistently excellent. I look forward in helping you make the changes you believe will improve your Life forever.
Seeking assistance when suffering is the first hurdle in trying to feel better as making any sort of change or modification is a Very difficult endeavor even if one is motivated . True change involves a number of fundamental modifications including Cognitive , Behavioral , Physical , Emotional, Social , and Personality maturity. Furthermore , Change is a process, not an immediate phenomenon. My Health & Wellness Program combines these and other proven methods of Change into a 3-Month intensified , but rewarding experience. My Client satisfaction has been consistently excellent. I look forward in helping you make the changes you believe will improve your Life forever.
Life is full of transitions and sometimes it's hard to know who you are on the other side of them. Maybe you're navigating a career shift, a relationship change, or simply a quiet but persistent feeling that something needs to be different. You're not broken. You're just ready for something more - more clarity, more confidence, more ease.
I work with young professionals like yourself who are in the messy middle; people who are done feeling stuck, second-guessing themselves and ready to build a life that actually feels like theirs.
Life is full of transitions and sometimes it's hard to know who you are on the other side of them. Maybe you're navigating a career shift, a relationship change, or simply a quiet but persistent feeling that something needs to be different. You're not broken. You're just ready for something more - more clarity, more confidence, more ease.
I work with young professionals like yourself who are in the messy middle; people who are done feeling stuck, second-guessing themselves and ready to build a life that actually feels like theirs.
Life is an extraordinary journey filled with constant changes and challenges. Therapy is a powerful tool that helps us navigate our way through some of the more chaotic and confusing times. The best answers are found by looking inward; examining personal strengths, values and beliefs, to gain insight and promote personal growth. I provide individual, couples and family therapy with a focus on building healthy relationships with self, family, friends and community. Most of our significant relationships fall somewhere on the continuum between dependency and interdependency.
Life is an extraordinary journey filled with constant changes and challenges. Therapy is a powerful tool that helps us navigate our way through some of the more chaotic and confusing times. The best answers are found by looking inward; examining personal strengths, values and beliefs, to gain insight and promote personal growth. I provide individual, couples and family therapy with a focus on building healthy relationships with self, family, friends and community. Most of our significant relationships fall somewhere on the continuum between dependency and interdependency.
Hi there, I'm Shaa-Ista! I specialize in trauma therapy and create a safe, supportive space where you can heal without judgment. Together, we'll work on helping you move forward at your own pace, with compassion and understanding. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to help you identify patterns, build on strengths, and create meaningful change. I also teach practical coping skills grounded in mindfulness and grounding principles.
Hi there, I'm Shaa-Ista! I specialize in trauma therapy and create a safe, supportive space where you can heal without judgment. Together, we'll work on helping you move forward at your own pace, with compassion and understanding. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to help you identify patterns, build on strengths, and create meaningful change. I also teach practical coping skills grounded in mindfulness and grounding principles.
Related issues include anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, difficulties with emotional regulation, and stress management.
In the field since 2005, my career at the VA and DoD has focused on using CBT, CPT, PE, EMDR, and DBT. I take a strengths-based approach to working with individuals, using EMDR, positive psychology, and mindfulness concepts to build resiliency in my clients.
Related issues include anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, difficulties with emotional regulation, and stress management.
In the field since 2005, my career at the VA and DoD has focused on using CBT, CPT, PE, EMDR, and DBT. I take a strengths-based approach to working with individuals, using EMDR, positive psychology, and mindfulness concepts to build resiliency in my clients.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist (CST), currently pursuing a doctorate in Psychology. In 2020, I founded Modern Sex, an organization devoted to providing resources for individuals seeking mental and sexual health support. My practice is guided by a trauma-informed approach grounded in experience working with marginalized communities. I utilize evidence-based modalities and integrate existential, relational, and humanistic therapeutic frameworks into my treatment planning.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist (CST), currently pursuing a doctorate in Psychology. In 2020, I founded Modern Sex, an organization devoted to providing resources for individuals seeking mental and sexual health support. My practice is guided by a trauma-informed approach grounded in experience working with marginalized communities. I utilize evidence-based modalities and integrate existential, relational, and humanistic therapeutic frameworks into my treatment planning.
I work with adults and couples struggling with relationship distress, anxiety, childhood wounds, grief, and life transitions.
Are you looking to start individual or couples therapy? Life is busy and messy. Between work, relationships, family expectations, and daily demands, it can be hard to slow down and make sense of what’s happening. Therapy creates space to pause and reflect — to distinguish between the loud voice of self-criticism and the quieter wisdom of your inner compass. Together, we shift from reactivity to intention, strengthen communication, and build greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust. For more info on my work, check out my personal website: Pranapsychotherapy.
I work with adults and couples struggling with relationship distress, anxiety, childhood wounds, grief, and life transitions.
Are you looking to start individual or couples therapy? Life is busy and messy. Between work, relationships, family expectations, and daily demands, it can be hard to slow down and make sense of what’s happening. Therapy creates space to pause and reflect — to distinguish between the loud voice of self-criticism and the quieter wisdom of your inner compass. Together, we shift from reactivity to intention, strengthen communication, and build greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust. For more info on my work, check out my personal website: Pranapsychotherapy.
You are an adult, teen or couple dealing with trauma, life transition, grief, anxiety, relationship strain or emotional pain from your past or present.
I am a former professor, national expert, and author. I have deep knowledge of the neuroscience of stress, anxiety, trauma, & relationship challenges. I may use Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-Based therapy, or EMDR therapy for trauma. My brain-mind-body-relationship focus helps you calm fight/flight/freeze reactions & move forward.
You are an adult, teen or couple dealing with trauma, life transition, grief, anxiety, relationship strain or emotional pain from your past or present.
I am a former professor, national expert, and author. I have deep knowledge of the neuroscience of stress, anxiety, trauma, & relationship challenges. I may use Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-Based therapy, or EMDR therapy for trauma. My brain-mind-body-relationship focus helps you calm fight/flight/freeze reactions & move forward.
Alexa Grossman | EMDR and KAP Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC, ERPSCC
8 Endorsed
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
You look like you have it all together, but inside you’re battling anxiety, self-criticism, and the fear of not being enough. The pressure to perform perfectly in your work, relationships, and life is exhausting. You lie awake replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, and wondering why you can’t just “get over it.” Even when things seem fine from the outside, there’s a constant hum of worry, self-doubt, or the weight of past trauma that keeps you feeling stuck, disconnected, and running on empty. I offer in-person therapy in San Diego, CA, and online therapy across California, Indiana, and Ohio.
You look like you have it all together, but inside you’re battling anxiety, self-criticism, and the fear of not being enough. The pressure to perform perfectly in your work, relationships, and life is exhausting. You lie awake replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, and wondering why you can’t just “get over it.” Even when things seem fine from the outside, there’s a constant hum of worry, self-doubt, or the weight of past trauma that keeps you feeling stuck, disconnected, and running on empty. I offer in-person therapy in San Diego, CA, and online therapy across California, Indiana, and Ohio.
Karisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor in AZ and CA as well as a Yoga Teacher and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist specializing in trauma and crisis resolution models. She started her career in community mental health working with the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) population. She currently works with all levels of mental health. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is crucial to the healing process. Her intention is to support clients by providing a safe and nurturing environment to allow for trauma resolution.
Karisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor in AZ and CA as well as a Yoga Teacher and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist specializing in trauma and crisis resolution models. She started her career in community mental health working with the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) population. She currently works with all levels of mental health. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is crucial to the healing process. Her intention is to support clients by providing a safe and nurturing environment to allow for trauma resolution.
Currently accepting new clients!
Welcome to Mind in Motion Psychological Services! Trauma and overwhelming life experiences can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected and distant from the life we want to live. Symptoms are often natural responses to painful circumstances that limit access to clarity, resilience and connection. I offer a trauma-informed, attachment centered approach, grounded in curiosity, authenticity and genuine human connection. Therapy is a co-created space, where we better understand your experiences, reconnect with a deeper sense of self, and move toward greater freedom, meaning, and emotional clarity.
Currently accepting new clients!
Welcome to Mind in Motion Psychological Services! Trauma and overwhelming life experiences can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected and distant from the life we want to live. Symptoms are often natural responses to painful circumstances that limit access to clarity, resilience and connection. I offer a trauma-informed, attachment centered approach, grounded in curiosity, authenticity and genuine human connection. Therapy is a co-created space, where we better understand your experiences, reconnect with a deeper sense of self, and move toward greater freedom, meaning, and emotional clarity.
As a psychotherapist, I use a holistic approach that blends clinical research with Eastern wisdom. I have trained extensively for a decade with renowned Psychiatrist, Dr. Jeffery M. Schwartz in his Four Step Method, which combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with the Buddhist principle of Mindfulness. Although, the Four Steps was originally created to treat OCD, my recent collaboration in the advancement of the Four Steps has shown that it is also successful for various circumstances including anxiety, depression, phobias, addiction, and eating disorders. My work is highlighted in Dr. Jeffrey M. Schwartz's new book, "You Are Not Your Brain".
As a psychotherapist, I use a holistic approach that blends clinical research with Eastern wisdom. I have trained extensively for a decade with renowned Psychiatrist, Dr. Jeffery M. Schwartz in his Four Step Method, which combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with the Buddhist principle of Mindfulness. Although, the Four Steps was originally created to treat OCD, my recent collaboration in the advancement of the Four Steps has shown that it is also successful for various circumstances including anxiety, depression, phobias, addiction, and eating disorders. My work is highlighted in Dr. Jeffrey M. Schwartz's new book, "You Are Not Your Brain".
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or past trauma take hold. You might find yourself trapped in cycles of worry, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion—struggling to keep up with daily demands while feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe past experiences continue to surface in ways you can’t quite explain, making it hard to move forward. The weight of these emotions can be isolating, leaving you feeling stuck or uncertain about how to find relief. No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to face it alone—there is hope, and healing is possible.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or past trauma take hold. You might find yourself trapped in cycles of worry, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion—struggling to keep up with daily demands while feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe past experiences continue to surface in ways you can’t quite explain, making it hard to move forward. The weight of these emotions can be isolating, leaving you feeling stuck or uncertain about how to find relief. No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to face it alone—there is hope, and healing is possible.
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. My goal as your therapist is to help you find healthy ways to engage in life and use your strengths to help understand, uncover, and dismantle what is creating anxiety, depression and other emotional concerns you may find yourself living with. Therapy can help to create an environment to move through the process of self-discovery and self-awareness in a safe way. The treatments I work with have proven to be effective, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness therapy, and EMDR. I believe therapy is foremost, about building a trusting relationship with a qualified person.
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. My goal as your therapist is to help you find healthy ways to engage in life and use your strengths to help understand, uncover, and dismantle what is creating anxiety, depression and other emotional concerns you may find yourself living with. Therapy can help to create an environment to move through the process of self-discovery and self-awareness in a safe way. The treatments I work with have proven to be effective, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness therapy, and EMDR. I believe therapy is foremost, about building a trusting relationship with a qualified person.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or find yourself reacting in ways that don't fully make sense? Perhaps a part of you feels stuck, unseen, or scared. You might feel confused, lost, or carry wounds that surface in your relationships and daily life. I help women understand and heal the deep roots of emotional pain so they can feel more grounded, connected, and in control. Together, we’ll gently explore the parts of you that learned to cope with pain early on or feel stuck in survival mode. I create a safe space where you can slow down, open up, and begin to make sense of your world without shame while honoring where you are.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or find yourself reacting in ways that don't fully make sense? Perhaps a part of you feels stuck, unseen, or scared. You might feel confused, lost, or carry wounds that surface in your relationships and daily life. I help women understand and heal the deep roots of emotional pain so they can feel more grounded, connected, and in control. Together, we’ll gently explore the parts of you that learned to cope with pain early on or feel stuck in survival mode. I create a safe space where you can slow down, open up, and begin to make sense of your world without shame while honoring where you are.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in co-occurring (mental health and substance abuse) disorders. I have been practicing for several years and believe in treating clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues from a holistic approach. While medicine management can be a crucial aspect of treatment, I believe, to aid healing one must consider the human as a whole.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in co-occurring (mental health and substance abuse) disorders. I have been practicing for several years and believe in treating clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues from a holistic approach. While medicine management can be a crucial aspect of treatment, I believe, to aid healing one must consider the human as a whole.
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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.