Grief Therapists in Riverside County, CA
I support individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship/family issues, among other challenges.
My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed while blending evidenced-based practices like CBT. I specialize in expressive arts therapy (art, music, play, poetry/storytelling, nature, etc.) for all ages. I also enjoy creating/planning personalized handouts/activities to support each of my clients.
I support individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship/family issues, among other challenges.
My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed while blending evidenced-based practices like CBT. I specialize in expressive arts therapy (art, music, play, poetry/storytelling, nature, etc.) for all ages. I also enjoy creating/planning personalized handouts/activities to support each of my clients.
My favorite topics include life transitions, self-esteem, grief and loss, and relationships.
I incorporate bits and pieces of narrative therapy, DBT skills, and Internal Family Systems techniques, with person-centered care as my main mantra. I am a firm believer in you as the storyteller of your own life, and I am here to coach you through learning how to tell your story.
My favorite topics include life transitions, self-esteem, grief and loss, and relationships.
I incorporate bits and pieces of narrative therapy, DBT skills, and Internal Family Systems techniques, with person-centered care as my main mantra. I am a firm believer in you as the storyteller of your own life, and I am here to coach you through learning how to tell your story.
Kathy Pauley, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I treat trauma, grief & loss, anxiety & depression, co-dependency, & Adult Children of Alcoholics using conventional talk therapy to EMDR.
I work with a lot of client's suffering from anxiety, depression & relationship issues. I offer EMDR (eye movement, desensitization and reprocessing) to treat trauma and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder).
Office Hours: Monday - Wednesdays 11:30am - 5pm.
I treat trauma, grief & loss, anxiety & depression, co-dependency, & Adult Children of Alcoholics using conventional talk therapy to EMDR.
I work with a lot of client's suffering from anxiety, depression & relationship issues. I offer EMDR (eye movement, desensitization and reprocessing) to treat trauma and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder).
Office Hours: Monday - Wednesdays 11:30am - 5pm.
For 30 years, I have been helping individuals who are experiencing life transitions, seeking life transformation, career changes, starting over, overcoming fear; experiencing marital separation or divorce, single parenting, life crisis, spiritual misalignment, stress, job loss, empty nest, women's issues, substance abuse, codependency, grief/ loss, and transgender, gay/lesbian issues.
I take on a holistic,respectful and unique way to support people to maximize their self-awareness, increase their wellness so that they feel seen, heard, and appreciated for their gifts, life dreams, and infinite potential. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, but its core essence is cognitive behavioral and solution focus therapy.
For 30 years, I have been helping individuals who are experiencing life transitions, seeking life transformation, career changes, starting over, overcoming fear; experiencing marital separation or divorce, single parenting, life crisis, spiritual misalignment, stress, job loss, empty nest, women's issues, substance abuse, codependency, grief/ loss, and transgender, gay/lesbian issues.
I take on a holistic,respectful and unique way to support people to maximize their self-awareness, increase their wellness so that they feel seen, heard, and appreciated for their gifts, life dreams, and infinite potential. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, but its core essence is cognitive behavioral and solution focus therapy.
His practice focuses on helping clients overcome the emotional toll of PTSD, midlife transitions, and grief, offering a compassionate and grounded perspective informed by both personal and professional experience.
Dr. Amorsolo Fernando, PsyD, is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and groups navigate the complexities of life with care and expertise. Serving adults and seniors throughout California, Dr. Fernando offers therapy through a virtual modality, making support accessible and convenient. His approach is rooted in fostering personal growth and resilience, whether addressing individual challenges, relationship dynamics, or group concerns. Dr. Fernando is committed to empowering his clients to achieve clarity and well-being, even in the face of life’s most difficult transitions.
His practice focuses on helping clients overcome the emotional toll of PTSD, midlife transitions, and grief, offering a compassionate and grounded perspective informed by both personal and professional experience.
Dr. Amorsolo Fernando, PsyD, is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and groups navigate the complexities of life with care and expertise. Serving adults and seniors throughout California, Dr. Fernando offers therapy through a virtual modality, making support accessible and convenient. His approach is rooted in fostering personal growth and resilience, whether addressing individual challenges, relationship dynamics, or group concerns. Dr. Fernando is committed to empowering his clients to achieve clarity and well-being, even in the face of life’s most difficult transitions.
Someone who will make you feel comfortable and safe to address the symptoms that bring you to therapy, whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, or unresolved trauma.
As a person-centered therapist, I meet you where you are at, and I believe that no matter how difficult things seem, you can find solutions. In the end, I believe that no technique can replace a therapist's rapport and trust with his/her/their client.
Someone who will make you feel comfortable and safe to address the symptoms that bring you to therapy, whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, or unresolved trauma.
As a person-centered therapist, I meet you where you are at, and I believe that no matter how difficult things seem, you can find solutions. In the end, I believe that no technique can replace a therapist's rapport and trust with his/her/their client.
Vickie Zarazua
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
If you find yourself in a difficult place, at a crossroads or at a loss, can I meet you there?
My personal passion is to come alongside you in a judgement free environment to help encourage you and promote emotional and spiritual wellness.
If you find yourself in a difficult place, at a crossroads or at a loss, can I meet you there?
My personal passion is to come alongside you in a judgement free environment to help encourage you and promote emotional and spiritual wellness.
I have experience working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, disordered eating, trauma, relationship problems, grief, and post-partum anxiety/depression.
Hello! My name is Anaissa Ibrahimi-Mealiff, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust is essential for your healing journey. I provide a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and past experiences. I help clients navigate through life’s stressors and challenges while exploring patterns and behaviors. I work collaboratively with my clients, while being their guide towards personal growth and self-discovery.
I have experience working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, disordered eating, trauma, relationship problems, grief, and post-partum anxiety/depression.
Hello! My name is Anaissa Ibrahimi-Mealiff, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust is essential for your healing journey. I provide a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and past experiences. I help clients navigate through life’s stressors and challenges while exploring patterns and behaviors. I work collaboratively with my clients, while being their guide towards personal growth and self-discovery.
Whether you're dealing with grief, loss, addiction, parenting struggles, or anxiety, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Tools you will be given in therapy are all about helping you shift your thinking, build healthier habits, and manage life's ups and downs more effectively. Whether you're struggling with the emotional toll of foster care, adoption, or the impacts of trauma and abuse, or simply dealing with the stress of day-to-day life, nothing is too much for our sessions.
Whether you're dealing with grief, loss, addiction, parenting struggles, or anxiety, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Tools you will be given in therapy are all about helping you shift your thinking, build healthier habits, and manage life's ups and downs more effectively. Whether you're struggling with the emotional toll of foster care, adoption, or the impacts of trauma and abuse, or simply dealing with the stress of day-to-day life, nothing is too much for our sessions.
I have experience in treating anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, grief, severe illnesses, self-esteem issues, ADHD, anger management, and behavioral issues.
I provide a safe calm environment for clients in order to allow them to express their thoughts and feelings comfortably. I work hand in hand with my clients to create a personalized goal that responds to their needs.
I have experience in treating anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, grief, severe illnesses, self-esteem issues, ADHD, anger management, and behavioral issues.
I provide a safe calm environment for clients in order to allow them to express their thoughts and feelings comfortably. I work hand in hand with my clients to create a personalized goal that responds to their needs.
My specialties include relationship and intimacy issues, divorce related anger and grief, substance abuse and recovery support, and the impact of physical health related concerns.
I am an empathic, responsive, results-oriented Therapist and Life Coach with 34 years of experience helping people conquer the multiple challenges of life. Employing a dynamic approach, I assist clients in using the insight they develop during sessions to attain their goals. I am continually impressed by the resilience and strength that I witness in my clients, as well as their capacity to make tremendous progress in therapy. While we all can be stunted by various obstacles in our personal growth, teaming with a supportive, experienced therapist can be the catalyst to improving life and achieving personal goals.
My specialties include relationship and intimacy issues, divorce related anger and grief, substance abuse and recovery support, and the impact of physical health related concerns.
I am an empathic, responsive, results-oriented Therapist and Life Coach with 34 years of experience helping people conquer the multiple challenges of life. Employing a dynamic approach, I assist clients in using the insight they develop during sessions to attain their goals. I am continually impressed by the resilience and strength that I witness in my clients, as well as their capacity to make tremendous progress in therapy. While we all can be stunted by various obstacles in our personal growth, teaming with a supportive, experienced therapist can be the catalyst to improving life and achieving personal goals.
Meet Our Grief Therapists
Fernando Barcelona
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Be it anxiety or depression, grief or conflict, repetitive thinking or even substance misuse – these challenges don’t need to define you.
My practice is centered in non-judgmental conversations and evidence-based methods that inspire possibility. Together, we'll map out problems and tap into hidden strengths often overshadowed by challenges. It is my hope that through our work together we will co-create helpful tools relevant to your life, based on your experiences and aligned to your goals.
Be it anxiety or depression, grief or conflict, repetitive thinking or even substance misuse – these challenges don’t need to define you.
My practice is centered in non-judgmental conversations and evidence-based methods that inspire possibility. Together, we'll map out problems and tap into hidden strengths often overshadowed by challenges. It is my hope that through our work together we will co-create helpful tools relevant to your life, based on your experiences and aligned to your goals.
Emily Beltran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92562
This includes helping you through the process of pregnancy, pregnancy loss, abortion, miscarriage, TFMR, birth trauma, adjusting to the postpartum period and becoming a parent.
Welcome! I am so glad you made it here. There are many roadblocks to receiving support and I am here to help make the journey less scary. Reaching out for help is no little feat. Many people fear (for very good reason) that they will receive poor treatment and/or judgement by a therapist. You deserve a safe therapeutic relationship where you can show up as yourself without concern of being judged by your therapist. If we are a good fit and I become your therapist, I will offer you a safe, nurturing connection where you can feel safe to express yourself, process your pain, challenge and heal parts of yourself.
This includes helping you through the process of pregnancy, pregnancy loss, abortion, miscarriage, TFMR, birth trauma, adjusting to the postpartum period and becoming a parent.
Welcome! I am so glad you made it here. There are many roadblocks to receiving support and I am here to help make the journey less scary. Reaching out for help is no little feat. Many people fear (for very good reason) that they will receive poor treatment and/or judgement by a therapist. You deserve a safe therapeutic relationship where you can show up as yourself without concern of being judged by your therapist. If we are a good fit and I become your therapist, I will offer you a safe, nurturing connection where you can feel safe to express yourself, process your pain, challenge and heal parts of yourself.
You just lost your loved one to unexpected, traumatic death or long-term illness; I can hold your grief.
Certified EFT Therapist (EFIT/EFCT). I support all relationships to others and self with special focus on complicated attachment issues (Addiction, Betrayal). We'll navigate your path to Open, Poly, Consensual Non-Monogamy. I'll help you identify where you get stuck in your negative cycle, name & make your emotions explicit, and find deeper connections.
You just lost your loved one to unexpected, traumatic death or long-term illness; I can hold your grief.
Certified EFT Therapist (EFIT/EFCT). I support all relationships to others and self with special focus on complicated attachment issues (Addiction, Betrayal). We'll navigate your path to Open, Poly, Consensual Non-Monogamy. I'll help you identify where you get stuck in your negative cycle, name & make your emotions explicit, and find deeper connections.
Justin Omar Navarro
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92590
While facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or stress may seem like formidable barriers to personal growth, I am confident that our therapeutic alliance can empower you to discover your internal strengths.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Certified Psychodynamic and Prolonged Exposure Therapist, I am committed to aiding individuals, families, and couples in exploring diverse perspectives within their relationships.
While facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or stress may seem like formidable barriers to personal growth, I am confident that our therapeutic alliance can empower you to discover your internal strengths.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Certified Psychodynamic and Prolonged Exposure Therapist, I am committed to aiding individuals, families, and couples in exploring diverse perspectives within their relationships.
I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem issues, grief/ loss, women’s issues, life transitions, relationship issues, and postpartum depression.
My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I take the client-centered approach, so I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy along with mindfulness and grounding techniques to work towards building rapport together and reaching your set goals for healing and growth.
I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem issues, grief/ loss, women’s issues, life transitions, relationship issues, and postpartum depression.
My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I take the client-centered approach, so I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy along with mindfulness and grounding techniques to work towards building rapport together and reaching your set goals for healing and growth.
I typically work with adults, seniors, and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, health, grief, loss, and parenting issues.
My therapeutic practice is client-centered therefore I use multiple forms of evidence-based therapy best suited to individual clients. Therapies most often initiated are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT).
I typically work with adults, seniors, and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, health, grief, loss, and parenting issues.
My therapeutic practice is client-centered therefore I use multiple forms of evidence-based therapy best suited to individual clients. Therapies most often initiated are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT).
We specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, neurodivergent experiences, highly sensitive adults and children, relational challenges, stress management, eco-anxiety, and existential crisis.
At A Human Sanctuary, we believe that providing therapy and creating a therapeutic environment is nothing short of a work of art. We have found that every human is incredibly unique and requires true curiosity, openness, and authentic compassion for healing and transformation to occur. In sessions, we provide a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can connect to their inner compass and work toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Embracing a collaborative, strengths-based perspective, we draw from various therapeutic approaches tailored to the values, needs, and goals of the individual.
We specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, neurodivergent experiences, highly sensitive adults and children, relational challenges, stress management, eco-anxiety, and existential crisis.
At A Human Sanctuary, we believe that providing therapy and creating a therapeutic environment is nothing short of a work of art. We have found that every human is incredibly unique and requires true curiosity, openness, and authentic compassion for healing and transformation to occur. In sessions, we provide a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can connect to their inner compass and work toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Embracing a collaborative, strengths-based perspective, we draw from various therapeutic approaches tailored to the values, needs, and goals of the individual.
Debora L Stanton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you struggling with feelings of sadness or depression, feeling overwhelmed with stress or anxiety, or having a hard time processing grief?
My name is Debora Stanton and I believe therapy begins with building a trusting relationship in a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals can express themselves freely and work toward personal growth. I specialize in treating adults and adolescents with stress, anxiety, depression, and grief through empathy, active listening, and evidence-based methods.
Are you struggling with feelings of sadness or depression, feeling overwhelmed with stress or anxiety, or having a hard time processing grief?
My name is Debora Stanton and I believe therapy begins with building a trusting relationship in a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals can express themselves freely and work toward personal growth. I specialize in treating adults and adolescents with stress, anxiety, depression, and grief through empathy, active listening, and evidence-based methods.
Whether it be the loss of a relationship, the challenges of being a new mom or dealing with a career change, I can help you see these transitions as an opportunity for positive growth and change.
My style is warm and caring and I use a strengths-based approach to help you create change in your life. Treatment is goal-oriented and I will often check in with you about your progress during the course of therapy. Therapy sessions are offered in my comfortable Temecula office and online therapy sessions to clients who live in California and Connecticut.
Whether it be the loss of a relationship, the challenges of being a new mom or dealing with a career change, I can help you see these transitions as an opportunity for positive growth and change.
My style is warm and caring and I use a strengths-based approach to help you create change in your life. Treatment is goal-oriented and I will often check in with you about your progress during the course of therapy. Therapy sessions are offered in my comfortable Temecula office and online therapy sessions to clients who live in California and Connecticut.
