Grief Therapists in San Mateo, CA
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Lindy Hewitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I use Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples and also have a background in communication skills, attachment parenting,
bereavement
, and trauma.
My approach to therapy is to help my clients work their way through the layers of injury,
loss
and protection that surround them, to reach the more open, undefended core inside. I believe it is the experiencing of that deepest part of ourselves which makes us feel alive and makes us feel connected to ourselves and others. I work to create a safe, compassionate environment in which healing can happen in moments and over time.
I work with couples and individuals to help them recognize and alter the patterns that seem to get them stuck in their relationships.
Not accepting new clients
Marcia Avila
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a practical therapist helping clients deal with their relationships, addiction, depression, anxiety,job stress, loneliness, anger,
grief
. I work with women as they face their unique challenges including childbirth, miscarriage, menopause, and so much more. I have extended experience and compassion working with those who struggle with addiction or live with someone who does. I also focus my practice to help individuals, couples, and families cope with life challenges. I offer a warm and nonjudgmental atmosphere where you can share your dreams and hopes. Although there may be tears, I also believe in sharing laughter. Both are healing.
Lynda Lynette Johnson-Basuino
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, BCPC
Verified
Verified
"Sometimes a little insight makes all the difference." I'm an experienced counselor who overcomes the obstacles of every day living despite vision
loss
. My specialty is helping people navigate through life altering crises such as the trauma of chronic health issues, divorce, job
loss
, behavior concerns in children, adolescence and teens. In my practice, I see people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, PTSD, and the emotional responses to vision
loss
and blindness. I've been counseling for 25 years and I'm in the examination process of licensure. This is my passion. I look forward to working with you.
Tiffany Paige Flowerday
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
For over 15 years, I have helped individuals and families heal from the impact of mental illness, trauma and
loss
in their lives. Past experiences can affect a persons ability to care for themselves in healthy ways and enjoy intimate relationships. If you are feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, whether with a partner, or other important people in your life, call for a free consultation to see if therapy might be right for you.
Tina Mizukami
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, RYT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Have you suffered a
loss
, experienced some traumatic event or lived through an unexpected change or transition? Are you feeling lost, missing a connection with yourself and/or others? Or, are you finding yourself stuck in unhelpful patterns in your relationships, school/work, and the ways you see yourself? I see psychotherapy as an opportunity for you to be with yourself - authentically and constructively. My intention is to create a safe place where you can experience solace, explore solutions creatively, and discover your needs while learning how to ask for them.
Bob Livingstone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have been in private practice for twenty-eight years and I believe therapy issues are all related to
loss
. I specialize in working with children of divorce, those who have lost a loved one, men with anger issues, and the problems of teenagers. I am the author of five self-help books. My new book is titled Letting go of
Grief
: Move your Body to Rock and Soul. You can check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/k8kggrv
Krista Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi there! With COVID-19 and everything happening in the world right now, life may be very overwhelming, leading us to feel isolated, anxious, depressed, stuck, and helpless. I am here to help you navigate through these life challenges, find a healthy balance, and help you find tools to cope and grow. I help children, teens, adults, and families transform their
grief
, traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and other overwhelming emotions into healing and hope.
Nicole Barr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
If you are here, you are motivated to make some changes: I provide, practical, evidence based approaches to improving relationships (premarital, transitions such as parenting, co-parenting) or coping with life stressors, particularly when medical issues (cancer,
grief
, fertility issues) or one partner's mental health issues are involved. As an LMFT who is also a nurse practitioner, I bring a unique perspective to my counseling practice. My clients ideally experience peace of mind, greater closeness in your relationships, and discover new ways of coping and finding joy even in difficult circumstances.
Cecilia A Nepomuceno
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Anxiety, depression,
grief
, and trauma can be alleviated by being able to be present with the pain/fears/agitation and developing skills and self-awareness to make behavior changes to support wellness.
"The deep learning that results in transformation must include the healing of hearts and souls. When spirit is thirsty, it is love, compassion, and truth that quench and satisfy." ~ audrey lorde ~ When we can be compassionate to our growth areas and be grounded in owning our talents and gifts, it may be easier to navigate our challenges and be open to opportunities. When we experience challenges we may need support to work through them. We can use these challenges as opportunities to renew and transform ourselves to have a better relationship with ourselves and others.
Erin Pensinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Specialties include:anxiety/depression, stress management,
grief
&
loss
, adolescents, trauma, life transitions, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and search for direction and meaning.
When life is overwhelming, therapy offers guidance, support, and a safe place for healing. I work with children, teens, adults, and families using a holistic, mindfulness-based approach. My goal is to help you create positive, practical, and lasting change.
Not accepting new clients
Bradford Leary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I enjoy working with individuals facing a variety of issues including
loss
of all types. This includes the
death
of a loved one, divorce or separation, job
loss
, infertility, and retirement. I have an understanding of the stress and anxiety as a lifelong resident of the peninsula. My approach is practical and supportive.
Jenny Vladimirov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As we age, our well-being is impacted by various life transitions such as retirement, physical health issues, relocation, and
loss
of loved ones. I provide assistance in navigating this new territory with a focus on building resilience, supporting personal agency, developing coping skills, and increasing mindfulness. During psychotherapy sessions and care consultations, I offer guidance in the following areas: mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, sleep disorders,
grief
and
loss
, living with illness, disability, and chronic pain, planning for retirement and aging, caregiving and care-receiving.
Waitlist for new clients
Jiewen (Janice) Huang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Depression and anxiety are some of the most common mental-health-related challenges that create difficult thoughts and feelings, which we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, I am here to assist you in restrengthening/restoring/gaining motivation, perspective, and values in your life. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. I can help you with gaining skills in coping with these symptoms and guide you through the process of
grief
and healing. My practice also focuses on anticipatory
grief
, normal
grief
, and complicated
grief
.
Alisa Sierras
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I also work effectively with individuals experiencing situational stressors such as
bereavement
, relationship conflicts, or
loss
.
Therapy is a big step and can sometimes feel scary. I want you to know you have the courage to take this step. I am passionate about meeting you and guiding you in your healing journey. I provide a safe and empathetic place that fosters insight, acceptance, and self-compassion. I recognize that everyone I work with has their own individual needs, and I come from a place of compassion and acceptance.
Loryn Hicks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I offer warmth and love created by a safe and welcoming environment. I have a passion for working with those who have been told they are “too much”. From working with teens and families to those struggling through trauma or
grief
, I am here. I work with intersectionality and identity, cultural explorations and difficulties, as well as difference and sensitivity. I have worked extensively with those with eating struggles. I have worked in restorative justice and enjoy working with the formerly incarcerated, Please ask me anything
Ann Rivello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Do you need help making sense of things? Are you struggling to balance your mood, manage distress and make good decisions? Sometimes life presents a plot twist we didn't see coming and it's normal to get ambushed by
grief
. As an experienced therapist I can help. For over 20 years I have supported a wide range of clients using strategies that work. I will take the time to listen and understand your unique situation so I can provide support through compassionate understanding, and teach skills that are clinically proven. Let's work together to get you back on track, find your passion, and to redesign a life worth living.
Marianna Krapivner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Anyone who has ever experienced trauma cannot overlook the excruciating pain and fear it instills in the body and mind. Such pain, if left unattended may morph into depression, anxiety, chronic physical pain, and profound sense of
loss
and continuous
grief
. It can mask our identity and destroy our lifestyle. We turn out to be disoriented, stuck, and confined. Our lives become foreign to us. We find ourselves witnessing its broadcast, as opposed to fully experiencing it in the moment. Hence, we turn to our defenses in the form of compensatory behaviors, such as addiction and compulsions or lose the meaning of life.
Diane M. Cote, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Your unique story, beliefs, dreams, ethnic/racial/sexual identity & life challenges will be honored in a non-judgemental environment. My style is interactive and empathic, emphasizing self-compassion. Areas of focus: infertility counseling, reproductive health, PTSD/trauma,
grief
and
loss
, mood disorders (anxiety, panic, depression) skillful parenting, career decisions, traumatic divorce, managing the stress of major life transitions. My treatment modalities include the psycho-dynamic process, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based psychology, EMDR & healing yoga/mediation practices. www.dianecotelcsw.com
Lee Daniel Kravetz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Together, we will find your innate fortitude to address mood disorders, stress, suicidal thinking, PTSD, and
grief
.
At my practice, Reframe Counseling + Coaching, I specialize in teens, adults, and Silicon Valley for-profit and nonprofit executive coaching. For my work and unique approach with adults, teens, and executives, I have been featured in TIME magazine, Psychology Today, Harvard Business Review, and I have appeared on the Oprah Network and NPR's Forum.
Natalie Yates
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents. Life is messy, and being human can be painful. Sometimes we may feel hopeless. Sometimes we may feel saturated in shame or self-doubt. Sometimes we may feel overwhelmed with depression, anxiety,
grief
, anger, loneliness, or the reverberations of past experiences. These feelings and experiences can leave us with emotional bumps and bruising that impact the way we move through the world, relate to others, and relate to ourselves. Healing is possible. I believe we all share the innate capacity to heal, grow and feel whole.
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Grief Therapists
Grief and Bereavement is the acute pain that accompanies loss. Because it is a reflection of what we love, it can feel all-encompassing. Grief is not limited to the loss of people, but when it follows the loss of a loved one, it may be compounded by feelings of guilt and confusion, especially if the relationship was a difficult one.