Grief Therapists in Sacramento, CA
Allison Jean Pichardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95811
Sometimes, we are held back by past hurts, low self esteem, anxiety, loss, or other life challenges.
I specialize in working with individuals suffering from anxiety, particularly social anxiety and shyness. I also specialize in helping individuals through the grief process as well as providing support to caregivers. In addition, to working with individuals, I help couples improve communication and emotional intimacy.
Sometimes, we are held back by past hurts, low self esteem, anxiety, loss, or other life challenges.
I specialize in working with individuals suffering from anxiety, particularly social anxiety and shyness. I also specialize in helping individuals through the grief process as well as providing support to caregivers. In addition, to working with individuals, I help couples improve communication and emotional intimacy.
James McLaughlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
In individual therapy, I address issues such as coping with stress, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, and mental illness.
Hi! I'm James McLaughlin, I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Located in the city of Sacramento. I consider myself a clinical generalist, working with individuals, couples, and families who are looking for help navigating the challenges of life. I focus on getting to the core of what may be getting in the way of fulfillment and work actively and collaboratively to re-write your life story.
In individual therapy, I address issues such as coping with stress, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, and mental illness.
Hi! I'm James McLaughlin, I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Located in the city of Sacramento. I consider myself a clinical generalist, working with individuals, couples, and families who are looking for help navigating the challenges of life. I focus on getting to the core of what may be getting in the way of fulfillment and work actively and collaboratively to re-write your life story.
I am especially interested in working with couples and relationship issues, caregiver/eldercare dilemmas, grief and loss and men's issues.
I was trained and worked as a registered nurse before my advanced degree in social work. I find that my healthcare background helps me work successfully with many issues related to health and illness. It is also a background which enables me to work well with caregivers facing the illness of a loved one.
I am especially interested in working with couples and relationship issues, caregiver/eldercare dilemmas, grief and loss and men's issues.
I was trained and worked as a registered nurse before my advanced degree in social work. I find that my healthcare background helps me work successfully with many issues related to health and illness. It is also a background which enables me to work well with caregivers facing the illness of a loved one.
Other challenges I support individuals with include perfectionism, overly responsible, avoidance, fight or flight responses relationship issues & grief.
I support couples to reduce arguing, minimize devaluing one another, and overcome shutting down during conflict. I also help couples with feelings of being misunderstood, unheard, rejected or attacked. I teach tools that support partners to conquer these challenges together by truly understanding what each other needs to feel secure and loved.
Other challenges I support individuals with include perfectionism, overly responsible, avoidance, fight or flight responses relationship issues & grief.
I support couples to reduce arguing, minimize devaluing one another, and overcome shutting down during conflict. I also help couples with feelings of being misunderstood, unheard, rejected or attacked. I teach tools that support partners to conquer these challenges together by truly understanding what each other needs to feel secure and loved.
Some of what clients have found relief from are anxiety, depression, relationship stress, PTSD, and grief.
Have you gone through something difficult and you're trying to make sense of it? Whether it happened days ago or decades ago, certain experiences can feel like they hijack your mind. Looking for why this happened can leave you distracted from your daily life. You try to compartmentalize but sometimes it doesn't work and life feels overwhelming. You don't want to talk about it with the people closest to you, you don't want them to worry or feel burdened; or sometimes they say things in an effort to help but it really doesn't help. You want relief already. You want to get back to focusing on your life, and feel joyful and connected.
Some of what clients have found relief from are anxiety, depression, relationship stress, PTSD, and grief.
Have you gone through something difficult and you're trying to make sense of it? Whether it happened days ago or decades ago, certain experiences can feel like they hijack your mind. Looking for why this happened can leave you distracted from your daily life. You try to compartmentalize but sometimes it doesn't work and life feels overwhelming. You don't want to talk about it with the people closest to you, you don't want them to worry or feel burdened; or sometimes they say things in an effort to help but it really doesn't help. You want relief already. You want to get back to focusing on your life, and feel joyful and connected.
My career has thus far been dedicated to working primarily with teens, young adults, and families struggling with severe mental illness and grief/ bereavement.
I believe my role as a therapist is to support you in discovering the wealth of knowledge and resources you already have, and to assist you in identifying and using them more easily, and with more confidence!
My career has thus far been dedicated to working primarily with teens, young adults, and families struggling with severe mental illness and grief/ bereavement.
I believe my role as a therapist is to support you in discovering the wealth of knowledge and resources you already have, and to assist you in identifying and using them more easily, and with more confidence!
I work with clients seeking support in addressing a range of challenges such as self-worth, intergenerational trauma/patterns, grief, conflict resolution, boundaries, codependency, and interpersonal difficulties.
I believe all relationship structures work and enjoy supporting couples navigate conflict and disconnect. I help my clients interrupt unhelpful cycles of interaction, foster mutual understanding, and enhance security. Areas of special interest include relational distress, PTSD, and codependency. Polyam and kink- knowledgeable. LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
I work with clients seeking support in addressing a range of challenges such as self-worth, intergenerational trauma/patterns, grief, conflict resolution, boundaries, codependency, and interpersonal difficulties.
I believe all relationship structures work and enjoy supporting couples navigate conflict and disconnect. I help my clients interrupt unhelpful cycles of interaction, foster mutual understanding, and enhance security. Areas of special interest include relational distress, PTSD, and codependency. Polyam and kink- knowledgeable. LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
I can help reduce anxiety, stress, grief, and trauma effects and support you through life transitions to find greater meaning, purpose, and passion.
I'm an integrative therapist, drawing from multiple modalities such as ACT, CBT, IFS, Hakomi, Gestalt, and mindfulness. I tailor sessions to your unique needs and goals, helping reveal dynamics that may be creating obstacles in your life. Together, we identify and assess these barriers, working directly to resolve them and help you live your best life.
I can help reduce anxiety, stress, grief, and trauma effects and support you through life transitions to find greater meaning, purpose, and passion.
I'm an integrative therapist, drawing from multiple modalities such as ACT, CBT, IFS, Hakomi, Gestalt, and mindfulness. I tailor sessions to your unique needs and goals, helping reveal dynamics that may be creating obstacles in your life. Together, we identify and assess these barriers, working directly to resolve them and help you live your best life.
I work with adults and adolescents via Telehealth and specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, grief/ loss, and increasing self-empowerment.
I am warm, compassionate, and a great listener. I provide levity while I can also be direct and challenge you in order to help you to let go of old ideas and behaviors that may no longer serve you. I am supportive and encouraging to re-learn unconditional self-love, forgiveness, and acceptance.
I work with adults and adolescents via Telehealth and specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, grief/ loss, and increasing self-empowerment.
I am warm, compassionate, and a great listener. I provide levity while I can also be direct and challenge you in order to help you to let go of old ideas and behaviors that may no longer serve you. I am supportive and encouraging to re-learn unconditional self-love, forgiveness, and acceptance.
Do you find yourself overthinking and ruminating about the past or anticipating and worrying about the future? Experience fear and dread around the unknown? If so, these are areas of anxiety I specialize in, as well as grief and life transitions.
The majority of my practice focuses on those struggling with low self-esteem, healing past or current trauma, and improving their relationships. My approach can best be described as holistic, existential, and collaborative.
Do you find yourself overthinking and ruminating about the past or anticipating and worrying about the future? Experience fear and dread around the unknown? If so, these are areas of anxiety I specialize in, as well as grief and life transitions.
The majority of my practice focuses on those struggling with low self-esteem, healing past or current trauma, and improving their relationships. My approach can best be described as holistic, existential, and collaborative.
My theoretical approach is adaptable, be it helping to cope with recent trauma or grief, or reducing the severity of chronic conditions such as low self esteem, anxiety and depression.
I believe that when you first begin therapy, you hope to make changes in yourself that will improve your life. Possible changes might include ending the feeling that you are basically bad, or always at fault, or never good enough, or unlovable. You are aware that such feelings have caused you to lose valued relationships, caused you failure in school or at work, and possibly caused you to behave in ways you regret. If you are usually depressed, anxious, lonely or feeling guilty, you hope that therapy will bring relief, that you can finally begin enjoying your life.
My theoretical approach is adaptable, be it helping to cope with recent trauma or grief, or reducing the severity of chronic conditions such as low self esteem, anxiety and depression.
I believe that when you first begin therapy, you hope to make changes in yourself that will improve your life. Possible changes might include ending the feeling that you are basically bad, or always at fault, or never good enough, or unlovable. You are aware that such feelings have caused you to lose valued relationships, caused you failure in school or at work, and possibly caused you to behave in ways you regret. If you are usually depressed, anxious, lonely or feeling guilty, you hope that therapy will bring relief, that you can finally begin enjoying your life.
Meet Our Grief Therapists
I help clients to reduce worries, anxiety, panic, social discomfort or isolation, adjust to life transitions, soften grief and bereavement, cope with chronic illness, and to transcend past emotional injuries.
My approach to therapy is supportive and practical yet looks beyond the surface of issues, drawing upon the most current psychological approaches as appropriate to the client. I provide psychotherapy including psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based and grief therapy.
I help clients to reduce worries, anxiety, panic, social discomfort or isolation, adjust to life transitions, soften grief and bereavement, cope with chronic illness, and to transcend past emotional injuries.
My approach to therapy is supportive and practical yet looks beyond the surface of issues, drawing upon the most current psychological approaches as appropriate to the client. I provide psychotherapy including psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based and grief therapy.
Lara Long
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I am a depression, trauma and grief therapist.
We will use an eclectic mix of therapies and tools, to help process simple and complex human feelings, experiences and trauma. Throughout the process I hope we laugh, cry and heal. Clients will leave the therapy space feeling less alone, more confident and able to find a hopeful way forward.
I am a depression, trauma and grief therapist.
We will use an eclectic mix of therapies and tools, to help process simple and complex human feelings, experiences and trauma. Throughout the process I hope we laugh, cry and heal. Clients will leave the therapy space feeling less alone, more confident and able to find a hopeful way forward.
Other areas of focus: Children experiencing grief and loss; Adolescents exploring gender, sexuality, autonomy, and next steps after high school; Helping professionals struggling with self-care; Graduate students balancing academic and personal life.
My training as a registered nurse AND a psychologist enables me to understand the physiology and medical lingo of your physical concerns with a unique insight into how even joyful events may unbalance your mind-body-spirit connection. I have been trained in assessing and treating maternal mental health concerns by Postpartum Support International.
Other areas of focus: Children experiencing grief and loss; Adolescents exploring gender, sexuality, autonomy, and next steps after high school; Helping professionals struggling with self-care; Graduate students balancing academic and personal life.
My training as a registered nurse AND a psychologist enables me to understand the physiology and medical lingo of your physical concerns with a unique insight into how even joyful events may unbalance your mind-body-spirit connection. I have been trained in assessing and treating maternal mental health concerns by Postpartum Support International.
Have you lost your footing? I am a Certified EMDR Therapist specializing in traumatic grief counseling and reducing the negative effects of traumatic events.
I am an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR therapist and EMDR Consultant. EMDR is a research-base treatment endorsed by the World Health Organization to reduce the negative effects of psychological trauma. I am also fully trained to incorporate the shame and vulnerability research of Dr. Brené Brown into therapy. I am comfortable working within your spiritual framework.
Have you lost your footing? I am a Certified EMDR Therapist specializing in traumatic grief counseling and reducing the negative effects of traumatic events.
I am an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR therapist and EMDR Consultant. EMDR is a research-base treatment endorsed by the World Health Organization to reduce the negative effects of psychological trauma. I am also fully trained to incorporate the shame and vulnerability research of Dr. Brené Brown into therapy. I am comfortable working within your spiritual framework.
Part of my practice is also devoted to creating a safe space and validating the often-discounted struggles of ethical vegans, animal advocates, and people who are grieving the loss of their animal family members.
My work is with adults to help them explore their interlocking identities, discover their path, and navigate through the adjustments to new responsibilities and demands of adulthood, like enrolling in college, adjusting to school, and/or work life, moving away from family, or moving back in with family.
Part of my practice is also devoted to creating a safe space and validating the often-discounted struggles of ethical vegans, animal advocates, and people who are grieving the loss of their animal family members.
My work is with adults to help them explore their interlocking identities, discover their path, and navigate through the adjustments to new responsibilities and demands of adulthood, like enrolling in college, adjusting to school, and/or work life, moving away from family, or moving back in with family.
I feel especially attuned to issues of grief, trauma, depression, and the spiritual seeking that often follows those experiences.
I often work with people who grapple with hard questions to which there is no one "right" answer. I offer a non-judegmental atmosphere in which each person can seek his or her own answers. Therapy is a co-creation. I work with each person to find what "speaks" to him / her. That may include talking, mindfulness practices, or creative arts therapies. Using these methods accesses parts of the brain that can't be reached through words alone, and puts people in the flow of their wisdom and creativity, from which solutions to problems can emerge.
I feel especially attuned to issues of grief, trauma, depression, and the spiritual seeking that often follows those experiences.
I often work with people who grapple with hard questions to which there is no one "right" answer. I offer a non-judegmental atmosphere in which each person can seek his or her own answers. Therapy is a co-creation. I work with each person to find what "speaks" to him / her. That may include talking, mindfulness practices, or creative arts therapies. Using these methods accesses parts of the brain that can't be reached through words alone, and puts people in the flow of their wisdom and creativity, from which solutions to problems can emerge.
Kelly Pemberton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT, LEP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Maybe you feel consumed by grief from trauma or loss of a person, pet, or life dream.
I specialize in helping people move through the challenges of anxiety, grief/ loss, and life transitions. Your own voice holds the wisdom to your healing. I offer a mind-body oriented approach, including EMDR, Brainspotting, and mindful-somatic awareness to help you rediscover that voice and learn to listen and trust it again.
Maybe you feel consumed by grief from trauma or loss of a person, pet, or life dream.
I specialize in helping people move through the challenges of anxiety, grief/ loss, and life transitions. Your own voice holds the wisdom to your healing. I offer a mind-body oriented approach, including EMDR, Brainspotting, and mindful-somatic awareness to help you rediscover that voice and learn to listen and trust it again.
Feelings of loss, depression or anxiety, and adjustment can be difficult to manage in today's world.
My therapy style or approach is grounded in strengths-based, collaborative care. My style is friendly and caring. I enjoy using humor while still treating clients with respect and sensitivity.
Feelings of loss, depression or anxiety, and adjustment can be difficult to manage in today's world.
My therapy style or approach is grounded in strengths-based, collaborative care. My style is friendly and caring. I enjoy using humor while still treating clients with respect and sensitivity.
Ann Marie McKnight
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Are you in the midst of an overwhelming life circumstance or reeling from loss? Are you feeling alone, scared or uncertain about your ability to cope? You deserve support from someone who will help you develop the skills to move forward in your life! I have years of experience helping individuals, couples and families to feel less alone by providing them with a safe, sensitive and non-judgmental space to unload their burdens, reduce feelings of isolation, restore hope and increase their personal functioning.
My areas of expertise include: relationship counseling for individuals and couples, grief, loss, bereavement (anticipatory or historical), trauma, disability, anxiety and depression. I believe our most important relationship is our relationship with ourselves. Learning how to 'befriend ourselves' is essential & supports all other relationships we engage in.
Are you in the midst of an overwhelming life circumstance or reeling from loss? Are you feeling alone, scared or uncertain about your ability to cope? You deserve support from someone who will help you develop the skills to move forward in your life! I have years of experience helping individuals, couples and families to feel less alone by providing them with a safe, sensitive and non-judgmental space to unload their burdens, reduce feelings of isolation, restore hope and increase their personal functioning.
My areas of expertise include: relationship counseling for individuals and couples, grief, loss, bereavement (anticipatory or historical), trauma, disability, anxiety and depression. I believe our most important relationship is our relationship with ourselves. Learning how to 'befriend ourselves' is essential & supports all other relationships we engage in.
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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.