Grief Therapists in San Francisco, CA
My clients have been children, teens, and adults with a variety of presenting issues; including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relationship and family issues.
My name is Denise Knight, I am a LMFT in the Los Angeles area. I have been practicing for 18 years. My experience comes from providing direct mental health and behavior therapy in various settings. I have provided individual, group, and family therapy in community health agencies, school settings, and recently for telemental health. My therapy style and approach draw influence from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus, Mindfulness, and Family Interventions.
My clients have been children, teens, and adults with a variety of presenting issues; including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relationship and family issues.
My name is Denise Knight, I am a LMFT in the Los Angeles area. I have been practicing for 18 years. My experience comes from providing direct mental health and behavior therapy in various settings. I have provided individual, group, and family therapy in community health agencies, school settings, and recently for telemental health. My therapy style and approach draw influence from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus, Mindfulness, and Family Interventions.
Life can be daunting. Often leaving us feeling depressed, overwhelmed and anxious. You may be dealing with grief, loss or something else. Don't feel alone. Let us collaborate and help you work through whatever challenges you may be facing. I provide you a safe space of compassion, that is free from judgement. A place of empathy, support and acceptance, irrespective of who you are , what your thoughts are and what you may have done in the past. It's a place where you can expect to be received and accepted as you are. We will work on helping you understand your inner workings.
Life can be daunting. Often leaving us feeling depressed, overwhelmed and anxious. You may be dealing with grief, loss or something else. Don't feel alone. Let us collaborate and help you work through whatever challenges you may be facing. I provide you a safe space of compassion, that is free from judgement. A place of empathy, support and acceptance, irrespective of who you are , what your thoughts are and what you may have done in the past. It's a place where you can expect to be received and accepted as you are. We will work on helping you understand your inner workings.
Change can come in the form of a life transition such as moving, a new job, grief and loss, or even a cancer diagnosis.
I have extensive experience in assisting adults experiencing a cancer diagnosis, supporting a loved one with cancer, facing life transitions, living with chronic illness or coping with grief in all of its forms. I also have experience with the LGBTQ+ population.
Change can come in the form of a life transition such as moving, a new job, grief and loss, or even a cancer diagnosis.
I have extensive experience in assisting adults experiencing a cancer diagnosis, supporting a loved one with cancer, facing life transitions, living with chronic illness or coping with grief in all of its forms. I also have experience with the LGBTQ+ population.
I am passionate about supporting teens and adults in their healing journeys of grief, depression, and trauma.
While my practice is inspired by CBT, mindfulness practice, ACT, and social justice framework, I see you as experts in your experiences and intersectionalities (e.g., race, gender, sex, class, and ableism). I will collaboratively encourage you to critically examine unhelpful thought patterns, practice grounding activities, and gain self-compassion.
I am passionate about supporting teens and adults in their healing journeys of grief, depression, and trauma.
While my practice is inspired by CBT, mindfulness practice, ACT, and social justice framework, I see you as experts in your experiences and intersectionalities (e.g., race, gender, sex, class, and ableism). I will collaboratively encourage you to critically examine unhelpful thought patterns, practice grounding activities, and gain self-compassion.
I work with adults, parents, families, and teens struggling with: trauma, grief, relationships, life changes, and systemic oppression.
I utilize a mentalization-based approach which aims to increase your sense of understanding of yourself and others, strengthen your relationships, and assist in regulating your emotions. We will work together to identify your unique struggles and strengths.
I work with adults, parents, families, and teens struggling with: trauma, grief, relationships, life changes, and systemic oppression.
I utilize a mentalization-based approach which aims to increase your sense of understanding of yourself and others, strengthen your relationships, and assist in regulating your emotions. We will work together to identify your unique struggles and strengths.
Jean Wolfe Powers Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMC, ACC
Verified Verified
Online Only
My extensive work with trauma, grief, and loss has earned worldwide attention spanning across four decades.
In addition, my knowledge of early childhood trauma allows me to help people link their trauma to eating disorders, chemical dependences and other addictive disorders. I am certified by the International Coaching Federation, The Chopra Center and The Morter Institute. I incorporate holistic techniques and combine energetic modalities with quantum physics.
My extensive work with trauma, grief, and loss has earned worldwide attention spanning across four decades.
In addition, my knowledge of early childhood trauma allows me to help people link their trauma to eating disorders, chemical dependences and other addictive disorders. I am certified by the International Coaching Federation, The Chopra Center and The Morter Institute. I incorporate holistic techniques and combine energetic modalities with quantum physics.
Elle most enjoys working with adults age 18+ and has vast experience supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, and difficulty adjusting to change(s).
Hello and welcome. Elle Ortega (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW 109661), and a highly skilled and compassionate clinician. Elle brings with her a near decade-long history of hospital-based care as a medical social worker; supporting patients and their families in both in-patient care and outpatient care clinics including in-patient psychiatry, emergency medicine, ICU, urgent care, internal and family medicine, nephrology peritoneal dialysis (PD), oncology, palliative medicine, med/surg, NICU, Labor and Delivery (L&D), and Family-centered care (FCC).
Elle most enjoys working with adults age 18+ and has vast experience supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, and difficulty adjusting to change(s).
Hello and welcome. Elle Ortega (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW 109661), and a highly skilled and compassionate clinician. Elle brings with her a near decade-long history of hospital-based care as a medical social worker; supporting patients and their families in both in-patient care and outpatient care clinics including in-patient psychiatry, emergency medicine, ICU, urgent care, internal and family medicine, nephrology peritoneal dialysis (PD), oncology, palliative medicine, med/surg, NICU, Labor and Delivery (L&D), and Family-centered care (FCC).
Also working through trauma and grief through means of EMDR.
It's frustrating living in a world that makes you feel "othered." Being in a marginalized group, it often feels like you're experiencing things alone. I'm here to tell you that you're not alone. I know what it can feel like to be oppressed, discriminated, and told that you don't belong. I have muscular dystrophy. As someone who is extremely familiar with obstacles, it can be isolating at times. That's why I'm super passionate about social justice and making sure there's ways to navigate ableism, homophobia, and other forms of discrimination. I'm also very COVID cautious and acknowledge how scary COVID still is.
Also working through trauma and grief through means of EMDR.
It's frustrating living in a world that makes you feel "othered." Being in a marginalized group, it often feels like you're experiencing things alone. I'm here to tell you that you're not alone. I know what it can feel like to be oppressed, discriminated, and told that you don't belong. I have muscular dystrophy. As someone who is extremely familiar with obstacles, it can be isolating at times. That's why I'm super passionate about social justice and making sure there's ways to navigate ableism, homophobia, and other forms of discrimination. I'm also very COVID cautious and acknowledge how scary COVID still is.
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.
If you are struggling with setting boundaries in your relationships, experiencing communication issues with your loved ones, adjusting to changes in your life, are experiencing grief, depression, or anxiety, I can help you build the skills you need to manage your symptoms and live a more fulfilling life.
In our first session together, we can explore the stressors and symptoms that lead you to choose therapy and collaborate on goals to help you make changes. With a Person-Centered approach as well as utilizing CBT and mindfulness we can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and look at your strengths and ways you may want to change.
If you are struggling with setting boundaries in your relationships, experiencing communication issues with your loved ones, adjusting to changes in your life, are experiencing grief, depression, or anxiety, I can help you build the skills you need to manage your symptoms and live a more fulfilling life.
In our first session together, we can explore the stressors and symptoms that lead you to choose therapy and collaborate on goals to help you make changes. With a Person-Centered approach as well as utilizing CBT and mindfulness we can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and look at your strengths and ways you may want to change.
I work with individuals who are experiencing grief and loss due to the death of a loved one or an impactful life change.
I offer a compassionate and warm approach. I meet people where there at and support them to make the changes they desire. I have trained specifically with grief and loss, but I also support Clients with life transitions, parenting, post partum, personal growth, self-awareness, and reaching their goals.
I work with individuals who are experiencing grief and loss due to the death of a loved one or an impactful life change.
I offer a compassionate and warm approach. I meet people where there at and support them to make the changes they desire. I have trained specifically with grief and loss, but I also support Clients with life transitions, parenting, post partum, personal growth, self-awareness, and reaching their goals.
Meet Our Grief Therapists
Hi there, I'm Kiana Naimi, a licensed therapist with a practice centered around grief counseling.
My communication style is warm, empathetic, and open, fostering a safe and supportive environment for our sessions. I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and emotions without judgment. It feels collaborative; together, we’ll explore your experiences and feelings at your own pace.
Hi there, I'm Kiana Naimi, a licensed therapist with a practice centered around grief counseling.
My communication style is warm, empathetic, and open, fostering a safe and supportive environment for our sessions. I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and emotions without judgment. It feels collaborative; together, we’ll explore your experiences and feelings at your own pace.
By working collaboratively together, we explore topics like uncertainty, loss, identity, meaning-making, and mortality.
As either a patient or caregiver, coping with illness, injury, disability, or medical trauma can be quite the challenge. It forever affects how we view ourselves, our bodies, our relationships, and how our lives were “supposed” to go. These experiences are also impacted by everything else we have been through in our lives. Each of us will inevitably experience being a care-giver or a care-recipient, and specialized therapeutic support can help you navigate the specific difficulties that illness or any health issues present. At any age, stage, or severity of illness or injury, cultivating resilience is possible. You aren't alone.
By working collaboratively together, we explore topics like uncertainty, loss, identity, meaning-making, and mortality.
As either a patient or caregiver, coping with illness, injury, disability, or medical trauma can be quite the challenge. It forever affects how we view ourselves, our bodies, our relationships, and how our lives were “supposed” to go. These experiences are also impacted by everything else we have been through in our lives. Each of us will inevitably experience being a care-giver or a care-recipient, and specialized therapeutic support can help you navigate the specific difficulties that illness or any health issues present. At any age, stage, or severity of illness or injury, cultivating resilience is possible. You aren't alone.
My expertise lies in guiding clients through self-discovery and issues around sexuality, grief, and personal growth.
In today’s fast-paced world, many struggle with self-identity amid societal pressures, leading to dissatisfaction. Often, prioritizing others over oneself affects deep connections. I guide individuals, especially young adults, through self-discovery and growth. My focus is on identity, relationships, and resilience, aiding in a journey towards true self-awareness and a fulfilling life.
My expertise lies in guiding clients through self-discovery and issues around sexuality, grief, and personal growth.
In today’s fast-paced world, many struggle with self-identity amid societal pressures, leading to dissatisfaction. Often, prioritizing others over oneself affects deep connections. I guide individuals, especially young adults, through self-discovery and growth. My focus is on identity, relationships, and resilience, aiding in a journey towards true self-awareness and a fulfilling life.
Eric Alcala At Cauley Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
In my practice, I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma and the complexities of grief and loss.
Coping with depression and anxiety is challenging. Every day you strive to navigate stressors more effectively. It is realistic to gain insight into and reframe your thought processes. By recognizing your thought patterns, you will appreciate your unique strengths and values, empowering you to progress towards a meaningful direction in your personal and professional endeavors.
In my practice, I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma and the complexities of grief and loss.
Coping with depression and anxiety is challenging. Every day you strive to navigate stressors more effectively. It is realistic to gain insight into and reframe your thought processes. By recognizing your thought patterns, you will appreciate your unique strengths and values, empowering you to progress towards a meaningful direction in your personal and professional endeavors.
I work well with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting issues, inter-racial couples, life transitions, loss, and trauma; toward repairing the relationships that are inevitably affected by these problems.
Also offering Couples Therapy Intensives to create an oasis for your marriage where you can improve intimacy & communication, reconnect, deal with the discovery of an affair, stop repeating negative relational patterns onto your kids, reduce arguments or distancing, & make lasting change in 2 days, without months of couples therapy, and without interruption.
I work well with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting issues, inter-racial couples, life transitions, loss, and trauma; toward repairing the relationships that are inevitably affected by these problems.
Also offering Couples Therapy Intensives to create an oasis for your marriage where you can improve intimacy & communication, reconnect, deal with the discovery of an affair, stop repeating negative relational patterns onto your kids, reduce arguments or distancing, & make lasting change in 2 days, without months of couples therapy, and without interruption.
My specialties include working with grief and loss, identity exploration, depression and anxiety.
I form relationships with clients based on respect and understanding, including learning ways you are shaped by family, community, and culture. We’ll build on the parts of your life that foster wellness. Working together to understand your emotional experience, thought patterns, and relational processes, we will create a foundation for change.
My specialties include working with grief and loss, identity exploration, depression and anxiety.
I form relationships with clients based on respect and understanding, including learning ways you are shaped by family, community, and culture. We’ll build on the parts of your life that foster wellness. Working together to understand your emotional experience, thought patterns, and relational processes, we will create a foundation for change.
I am experienced in working with individuals and families related to grief, loss, and illness.
I utilize modalities such as: Somatic Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am experienced in working with individuals and families related to grief, loss, and illness.
I utilize modalities such as: Somatic Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I work with people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety and grief.
My areas of expertise include working with families needing help with structure, communication and effective parenting. Additionally I have done research and training in the area of grief and have worked with many clients to assist them in working through the difficult and often long grief process.
I work with people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety and grief.
My areas of expertise include working with families needing help with structure, communication and effective parenting. Additionally I have done research and training in the area of grief and have worked with many clients to assist them in working through the difficult and often long grief process.
I believe that my deep understanding of the intersections of race, culture, and mental health allow me to successfully support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, and more.
Together, we can address things like stress management and intergenerational trauma. I can relate to you while providing care that guides towards healing. And as a QTBIPOC ally, I seek to offer therapy that's affirming & inclusive.
I believe that my deep understanding of the intersections of race, culture, and mental health allow me to successfully support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, and more.
Together, we can address things like stress management and intergenerational trauma. I can relate to you while providing care that guides towards healing. And as a QTBIPOC ally, I seek to offer therapy that's affirming & inclusive.
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