Grief Therapists in Riverside County, CA
Victoria Mason
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
I have 3 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults through life transitions, grief, mood disorders, and more.
No one needs to tell you that life absolutely sucks sometimes. Do you get angry with yourself for doing that thing again or still feeling this way? Are you feeling discouraged about what you are going through? I want to be here for you. Whatever your circumstances, I hope to encourage you to think critically about your experiences while understanding that your struggles do not define you as a person. Together, we can learn how to communicate, identify and regulate emotions, understand you in full context, and process past/present circumstances. I aim to develop a safe therapeutic relationship with you that focuses on your goals.
I have 3 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults through life transitions, grief, mood disorders, and more.
No one needs to tell you that life absolutely sucks sometimes. Do you get angry with yourself for doing that thing again or still feeling this way? Are you feeling discouraged about what you are going through? I want to be here for you. Whatever your circumstances, I hope to encourage you to think critically about your experiences while understanding that your struggles do not define you as a person. Together, we can learn how to communicate, identify and regulate emotions, understand you in full context, and process past/present circumstances. I aim to develop a safe therapeutic relationship with you that focuses on your goals.
Bradford Leary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92262
I enjoy working with individuals facing a variety of issues including loss of all types.
I am a certified grief counselor specializing in suicide and traumatic deaths. While not everyone experiences grief, I am equally comfortable working with issues pertaining to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, LGBT, sexuality, life transitions, care of aging parents, spiritual and existential concerns.
I enjoy working with individuals facing a variety of issues including loss of all types.
I am a certified grief counselor specializing in suicide and traumatic deaths. While not everyone experiences grief, I am equally comfortable working with issues pertaining to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, LGBT, sexuality, life transitions, care of aging parents, spiritual and existential concerns.
Grief and Bereavement.
As a highly skilled therapist,Iam dedicated in assisting my clients in developing coping skills,providing support and insight that will enable them to manage life's difficult challenges. As an interactive,insight-oriented therapist,I join with my clients in exploring options that will bring resolution to a wide range of problems and traumatic events.I offer a non-judgmental environment where clients can feel safe in discussing thier innermost concerns.Together we will recognize and work through uncomfortable and dysfunctional patterns of behavior,and replace them with new healthier alternatives.
Grief and Bereavement.
As a highly skilled therapist,Iam dedicated in assisting my clients in developing coping skills,providing support and insight that will enable them to manage life's difficult challenges. As an interactive,insight-oriented therapist,I join with my clients in exploring options that will bring resolution to a wide range of problems and traumatic events.I offer a non-judgmental environment where clients can feel safe in discussing thier innermost concerns.Together we will recognize and work through uncomfortable and dysfunctional patterns of behavior,and replace them with new healthier alternatives.
If you are seeking help with working through grief, loss, difficult changes, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, aging challenges or any other issues that may be hard to overcome alone, I am here to help you through.
I follow a client-centered approach, meaning that I believe that you have the internal strength and ability to grow.
If you are seeking help with working through grief, loss, difficult changes, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, aging challenges or any other issues that may be hard to overcome alone, I am here to help you through.
I follow a client-centered approach, meaning that I believe that you have the internal strength and ability to grow.
Whether we are going through a life transition, experiencing the loss of something meaningful to us, or simply feeling stagnant in life, just to name a few.
My approach is strength-based. I like to look at the whole person, their environment, and their systems. I believe it’s pivotal to explore all these areas to better understand the distress they are experiencing. I strongly believe that all individuals are much more than the symptoms they are experiencing.
Whether we are going through a life transition, experiencing the loss of something meaningful to us, or simply feeling stagnant in life, just to name a few.
My approach is strength-based. I like to look at the whole person, their environment, and their systems. I believe it’s pivotal to explore all these areas to better understand the distress they are experiencing. I strongly believe that all individuals are much more than the symptoms they are experiencing.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, past relationships, or unhealthy patterns, you don’t have to do it alone.
I use an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to your needs. As an EMDR-certified therapist, I help clients heal from trauma and break unhealthy patterns. With CBT, ACT, and DBT, we’ll build coping skills without the therapy jargon overload. I’m Level 2 Gottman-trained, helping couples communicate—because love shouldn’t feel like a debate match.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, past relationships, or unhealthy patterns, you don’t have to do it alone.
I use an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to your needs. As an EMDR-certified therapist, I help clients heal from trauma and break unhealthy patterns. With CBT, ACT, and DBT, we’ll build coping skills without the therapy jargon overload. I’m Level 2 Gottman-trained, helping couples communicate—because love shouldn’t feel like a debate match.
It is my joy to work with people in trauma, crisis, loss, and adjustment to serious illness.
I feel privileged and passionate about the opportunity to meet with people within life‘s pain and struggle. I love working with clients in the area of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, postpartum depression, terminal illness, life transitions and trauma.
It is my joy to work with people in trauma, crisis, loss, and adjustment to serious illness.
I feel privileged and passionate about the opportunity to meet with people within life‘s pain and struggle. I love working with clients in the area of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, postpartum depression, terminal illness, life transitions and trauma.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, neurodivergent experiences, highly sensitive children and adults, relational challenges, stress management, and coping skill development.
I provide a warm and inviting space for you to unburden complicated feelings, celebrate successes and growth, and assist you as you progress towards your personal and therapeutic goals. I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with clients and bring a strong, creative, and flexible skill set from my 15 years of experience in working with children and families. I look forward to supporting you on your healing journey.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, neurodivergent experiences, highly sensitive children and adults, relational challenges, stress management, and coping skill development.
I provide a warm and inviting space for you to unburden complicated feelings, celebrate successes and growth, and assist you as you progress towards your personal and therapeutic goals. I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with clients and bring a strong, creative, and flexible skill set from my 15 years of experience in working with children and families. I look forward to supporting you on your healing journey.
Jocelyn Aleiadih
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
Do you deal with the challenges of depression, anxiety, guilt, past trauma, and grief or loss?.
Accepting California Medi-Cal IEHP - In person/Tele Health in California! Living life as a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe you've been feeling depressed for a while and haven’t been able to find a way out of it. Maybe anxiety has been holding you back from really showing up in your life the way you want to for too long. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in life, have lost your sense of purpose, or can’t seem to find your path. Whatever it is that brings you here, we’re happy you found us.
Do you deal with the challenges of depression, anxiety, guilt, past trauma, and grief or loss?.
Accepting California Medi-Cal IEHP - In person/Tele Health in California! Living life as a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe you've been feeling depressed for a while and haven’t been able to find a way out of it. Maybe anxiety has been holding you back from really showing up in your life the way you want to for too long. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in life, have lost your sense of purpose, or can’t seem to find your path. Whatever it is that brings you here, we’re happy you found us.
Jacob Anthony Escobedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MAPS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92507
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.
A situation that does not feel fair, can be a loss, feeling hopeless, living with long term grief.
I use evidence-based theories in the therapeutic process, a humanistic approach. Learning and understanding your core emotions that manifest anger will reduce the negative reaction that has become problematic for you. I teach coping skills to manage symptoms, self-reflection, and process painful experiences to create lasting change into your life.
A situation that does not feel fair, can be a loss, feeling hopeless, living with long term grief.
I use evidence-based theories in the therapeutic process, a humanistic approach. Learning and understanding your core emotions that manifest anger will reduce the negative reaction that has become problematic for you. I teach coping skills to manage symptoms, self-reflection, and process painful experiences to create lasting change into your life.
Meet Our Grief Therapists
Katherine Deal (Reis)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Whether you're struggling with consequences stemming from past trauma, chronic mental illness, grief/ loss, hopelessness, anger, resentment or profound life changes; healing is possible.
The body and mind naturally desire balance and homeostasis, but sometimes the attempts we make at achieving that only have short term success and long term negative consequences. This is because they often do not address the ROOT of the dysfunction. So in the most sincere way let me say, you matter, what has happened to you matters and you are not alone.
Whether you're struggling with consequences stemming from past trauma, chronic mental illness, grief/ loss, hopelessness, anger, resentment or profound life changes; healing is possible.
The body and mind naturally desire balance and homeostasis, but sometimes the attempts we make at achieving that only have short term success and long term negative consequences. This is because they often do not address the ROOT of the dysfunction. So in the most sincere way let me say, you matter, what has happened to you matters and you are not alone.
Healing isn’t about putting life on pause it’s about learning how to move through grief, pain, and change while still living.
I provide a supportive space where all identities are seen, valued and supported. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, culturally responsive, and collaborative. Blending education, self-compassion, and practical coping strategies to help you move forward without feeling stuck.
Healing isn’t about putting life on pause it’s about learning how to move through grief, pain, and change while still living.
I provide a supportive space where all identities are seen, valued and supported. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, culturally responsive, and collaborative. Blending education, self-compassion, and practical coping strategies to help you move forward without feeling stuck.
job changes, breakup/divorce, entry into the workforce, relocation, bereavement).
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
job changes, breakup/divorce, entry into the workforce, relocation, bereavement).
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
I love to help adolescents, teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and adjustment to life events.
I have worked for over six years in school-based and community mental health settings providing therapy to adolescents, teens young adults and adults. Some people like to talk in therapy; others, not so much. We can use a variety of methods in therapy and we will work together to find the best and most comfortable ways to meet your goals.
I love to help adolescents, teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and adjustment to life events.
I have worked for over six years in school-based and community mental health settings providing therapy to adolescents, teens young adults and adults. Some people like to talk in therapy; others, not so much. We can use a variety of methods in therapy and we will work together to find the best and most comfortable ways to meet your goals.
If you're struggling with relationship issues, unresolved trauma, or healing from the loss of a loved one, you're not alone.
I provide a safe, compassionate space for individuals healing from trauma, abuse, PTSD, and life challenges. With personalized care and expert guidance, we’ll work together to foster healing, growth, and emotional strength. If you're ready to reclaim peace and resilience, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
If you're struggling with relationship issues, unresolved trauma, or healing from the loss of a loved one, you're not alone.
I provide a safe, compassionate space for individuals healing from trauma, abuse, PTSD, and life challenges. With personalized care and expert guidance, we’ll work together to foster healing, growth, and emotional strength. If you're ready to reclaim peace and resilience, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Within a safe, non-judgmental and accepting space, I assist clients in exploring their issues and making positive changes in their lives. I specialize in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety and in dealing with transitions in their lives including grief, loss, divorce, family issues and life changes. I am a Christian and assist clients in growth within their faith.
Within a safe, non-judgmental and accepting space, I assist clients in exploring their issues and making positive changes in their lives. I specialize in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety and in dealing with transitions in their lives including grief, loss, divorce, family issues and life changes. I am a Christian and assist clients in growth within their faith.
Have you experienced a loss and is becoming difficulty to manage your feelings?.
My journey as a bereaved father profoundly shapes my practice. Experiencing loss firsthand has instilled in me a deep empathy for those navigating similar challenges. I understand the complexities of grief and the importance of finding a safe space to process emotions. This personal experience drives my passion for helping others heal and find resilience in.
Have you experienced a loss and is becoming difficulty to manage your feelings?.
My journey as a bereaved father profoundly shapes my practice. Experiencing loss firsthand has instilled in me a deep empathy for those navigating similar challenges. I understand the complexities of grief and the importance of finding a safe space to process emotions. This personal experience drives my passion for helping others heal and find resilience in.
Jill A Johnson-Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
If you need help getting through grief that's what I do.
I'm a specialist in grief and loss, with an approach I developed over years with hospice and based on current research about how people really grieve- not based on stages or grief being forever. My groups are created from that approach. My dementia work is solution focused and designed to support the entire family. I'm realistic, & have a sense of humor.
If you need help getting through grief that's what I do.
I'm a specialist in grief and loss, with an approach I developed over years with hospice and based on current research about how people really grieve- not based on stages or grief being forever. My groups are created from that approach. My dementia work is solution focused and designed to support the entire family. I'm realistic, & have a sense of humor.
My ideal client is a grieving child navigating the loss of a close loved one or a significant life transition, such as adoption or divorce.
I specialize in guiding children and families through grief and life transitions, providing compassionate, tailored support to meet their unique needs. Using personalized approaches, I create a safe space where children can explore their emotions, build resilience, and heal, while helping families strengthen understanding, connection, and hope.
My ideal client is a grieving child navigating the loss of a close loved one or a significant life transition, such as adoption or divorce.
I specialize in guiding children and families through grief and life transitions, providing compassionate, tailored support to meet their unique needs. Using personalized approaches, I create a safe space where children can explore their emotions, build resilience, and heal, while helping families strengthen understanding, connection, and hope.
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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.