Grief Therapists in Vista, CA
My name is Christine Dougherty and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over a decade. My focus areas include; working with adolescents, adults, and families. My theoretical approach often depends on the specific needs of the individual. Some common approaches I use include cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems therapy. I encourage clients to start from where they are and break down large goals into smaller more attainable parts.
My name is Christine Dougherty and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over a decade. My focus areas include; working with adolescents, adults, and families. My theoretical approach often depends on the specific needs of the individual. Some common approaches I use include cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems therapy. I encourage clients to start from where they are and break down large goals into smaller more attainable parts.
My name is Perla Barragan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with adults, and I specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strengths-Based Therapy to help my clients make progress, grow, and start feeling better. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strengths Based Strengths-Based Therapy, as both modalities help me, and the client build a shared understanding of their reality where they are in life.
My name is Perla Barragan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with adults, and I specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strengths-Based Therapy to help my clients make progress, grow, and start feeling better. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strengths Based Strengths-Based Therapy, as both modalities help me, and the client build a shared understanding of their reality where they are in life.
Many of my clients are grieving the loss of a loved one, struggling with parenting difficulties, anxiety, depression or addictions.
I have a master's degree in clinical psychology and advanced training Emotionally Focused Therapy. his is a second career for me; I have 34 years experience both as a teacher and middle school principal.
Many of my clients are grieving the loss of a loved one, struggling with parenting difficulties, anxiety, depression or addictions.
I have a master's degree in clinical psychology and advanced training Emotionally Focused Therapy. his is a second career for me; I have 34 years experience both as a teacher and middle school principal.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade in mental health, I bring a compassionate, culturally sensitive, and holistic approach to therapy. I understand the barriers and stigma associated with treatment, and I use a blend of praise and Harm Reduction to meet each person at their current stage of personal growth. I build rapport using a Person Centered Approach, respecting each individual's unique journey. I believe in the power of personal strengths and use Motivational Interviewing to help individuals identify desired changes.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade in mental health, I bring a compassionate, culturally sensitive, and holistic approach to therapy. I understand the barriers and stigma associated with treatment, and I use a blend of praise and Harm Reduction to meet each person at their current stage of personal growth. I build rapport using a Person Centered Approach, respecting each individual's unique journey. I believe in the power of personal strengths and use Motivational Interviewing to help individuals identify desired changes.
I work with adolescents, pre-teens, and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and relationship issues.
I typically work with pre-teens, teens, and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of depression, anger, stress, self-harm, self-esteem issues, and anxiety.
I work with adolescents, pre-teens, and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and relationship issues.
I typically work with pre-teens, teens, and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of depression, anger, stress, self-harm, self-esteem issues, and anxiety.
This perspective and experience have been the key to allowing me to support individuals on their journey, be that with a life transition, loss, trauma, systemic, relational, or many other personal challenges we face.
Hello, my name is Sonia Díaz, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist working with clients all over California via telehealth. It is my passion to support others as they seek to better their lives and bring about wellness in many different areas. My approach is holistic in nature and client-centered. In this way, we can incorporate an integrative and humanistic approach that respects, validates, and supports your individual goals.
This perspective and experience have been the key to allowing me to support individuals on their journey, be that with a life transition, loss, trauma, systemic, relational, or many other personal challenges we face.
Hello, my name is Sonia Díaz, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist working with clients all over California via telehealth. It is my passion to support others as they seek to better their lives and bring about wellness in many different areas. My approach is holistic in nature and client-centered. In this way, we can incorporate an integrative and humanistic approach that respects, validates, and supports your individual goals.
Ellen Griffin, LMFT, holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In her 20 years of experience with individuals, groups, and families, Ellen employs cognitive behavioral techniques and the principles of positive psychology. Ellen has obtained additional training in relaxation techniques, trauma and EMDR. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, and couples issues are her areas of expertise. It is Ellen’s belief that the well-being of each individual includes not only freedom from emotional pain, but also the presence of positive states.
Ellen Griffin, LMFT, holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In her 20 years of experience with individuals, groups, and families, Ellen employs cognitive behavioral techniques and the principles of positive psychology. Ellen has obtained additional training in relaxation techniques, trauma and EMDR. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, and couples issues are her areas of expertise. It is Ellen’s belief that the well-being of each individual includes not only freedom from emotional pain, but also the presence of positive states.
Melanie draws from a variety of therapeutic techniques and uses short term treatment planning with achievable goals, giving attention to deeper issues when appropriate. Her compassion and acceptance underscore her focus on helping people learn skills and develop strategies to achieve sustainable results.
In her free time Melanie enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, her dog, horseback riding and the outdoors.
Melanie draws from a variety of therapeutic techniques and uses short term treatment planning with achievable goals, giving attention to deeper issues when appropriate. Her compassion and acceptance underscore her focus on helping people learn skills and develop strategies to achieve sustainable results.
In her free time Melanie enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, her dog, horseback riding and the outdoors.
Ms. Clair is a Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years experience treating adults in various settings including private practice, hospitals, residential chemical dependency, trauma centers, and military bases. She is client centered and bases treatment on each person's unique needs. Catherine is known for her direct, authentic, and deeply empathic style. She offers a broad array of traditional approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy, family of origin work, 12-step informed recovery concepts, as well as support for relationship transitions, LGBTQ, and young adult issues.
Ms. Clair is a Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years experience treating adults in various settings including private practice, hospitals, residential chemical dependency, trauma centers, and military bases. She is client centered and bases treatment on each person's unique needs. Catherine is known for her direct, authentic, and deeply empathic style. She offers a broad array of traditional approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy, family of origin work, 12-step informed recovery concepts, as well as support for relationship transitions, LGBTQ, and young adult issues.
Women who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other emotionally draining conditions just wish they had someone to talk to who will listen without judgment. You may have experienced a traumatic break-up or even a trail of brokenness. You may have experienced child abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or abandonment. You may have grown up with a family member with an addiction, watched parental violence, or had a partner with an addiction. At this point in your life you need assurance things can change, you want answers to why you ended up in the same relationships, and you need the coping skills needed to get past the past.
Women who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other emotionally draining conditions just wish they had someone to talk to who will listen without judgment. You may have experienced a traumatic break-up or even a trail of brokenness. You may have experienced child abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or abandonment. You may have grown up with a family member with an addiction, watched parental violence, or had a partner with an addiction. At this point in your life you need assurance things can change, you want answers to why you ended up in the same relationships, and you need the coping skills needed to get past the past.
Elders often have to deal with change, loss and grief more frequently than one does in earlier stages of our lives.
I offer over 30 years of experience as a therapist serving families, couples and individuals. My life experiences inform me as to how to work with each unique person and their needs. I treat anxiety, depression, grief and life transition concerns. I offer perspective, coping strategies and insight into the fears that may be holding you back.
Elders often have to deal with change, loss and grief more frequently than one does in earlier stages of our lives.
I offer over 30 years of experience as a therapist serving families, couples and individuals. My life experiences inform me as to how to work with each unique person and their needs. I treat anxiety, depression, grief and life transition concerns. I offer perspective, coping strategies and insight into the fears that may be holding you back.
I partner with adult and adolescent clients who are coping with life transitions, women's issues, parenting challenges, grief & loss as well as anxiety and depression.
I believe the therapist walks beside the client; not there to tell the client what to do, but to assist and empower the client in accessing his or her own healing. In my sessions, I utilize a combination of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Client-Centered Therapy (Rogerian), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I partner with adult and adolescent clients who are coping with life transitions, women's issues, parenting challenges, grief & loss as well as anxiety and depression.
I believe the therapist walks beside the client; not there to tell the client what to do, but to assist and empower the client in accessing his or her own healing. In my sessions, I utilize a combination of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Client-Centered Therapy (Rogerian), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Dr. Green has a special interest in stress, anxiety, depression and their direct correlation with physical illness. She has worked with patients ranging in age from childhood to geriatrics.
Dr. Green's expertise allows her to draw from a diverse array of therapeutic techniques when providing services for her patients.
Dr. Green has a special interest in stress, anxiety, depression and their direct correlation with physical illness. She has worked with patients ranging in age from childhood to geriatrics.
Dr. Green's expertise allows her to draw from a diverse array of therapeutic techniques when providing services for her patients.
Are you struggling with panic, worry or trauma? If so, whether large or small, it may cause anxiety. Or maybe you even feel traumatized? This can happen for any situation that causes disturbance to your daily routine, thinking and ability to function to your full potential. Whatever your anxiety or trauma is about, we can help! We are a team of therapists working extensively with anxiety issues. These could be about relationships, life events, or any negative experience. If you are struggling a past traumatic incident, or anxiety, please contact us and one of our therapists will contact you soon.
Are you struggling with panic, worry or trauma? If so, whether large or small, it may cause anxiety. Or maybe you even feel traumatized? This can happen for any situation that causes disturbance to your daily routine, thinking and ability to function to your full potential. Whatever your anxiety or trauma is about, we can help! We are a team of therapists working extensively with anxiety issues. These could be about relationships, life events, or any negative experience. If you are struggling a past traumatic incident, or anxiety, please contact us and one of our therapists will contact you soon.
I specialize in treating depression, health anxiety, general anxiety, binge eating, chronic pain and grief.
I am trained in the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I practice an array of therapeutic techniques including tenets of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and grief therapy. I have worked in various aspects of the social work and counseling field for many years.
I specialize in treating depression, health anxiety, general anxiety, binge eating, chronic pain and grief.
I am trained in the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I practice an array of therapeutic techniques including tenets of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and grief therapy. I have worked in various aspects of the social work and counseling field for many years.
I offer the opportunity to develop insight into your emotional patterns, connect with your values and develop skills to achieve the outcomes you want. I approach therapy with empathy, compassion and a down-to-earth style. I use your reason for coming to therapy to foster value-based action in your life. I have a specific interest in working with a variety relationships including ethnical non monogamy as well as men and older adults.
I offer the opportunity to develop insight into your emotional patterns, connect with your values and develop skills to achieve the outcomes you want. I approach therapy with empathy, compassion and a down-to-earth style. I use your reason for coming to therapy to foster value-based action in your life. I have a specific interest in working with a variety relationships including ethnical non monogamy as well as men and older adults.
I am a licensed psychologist in Southern California. I earned my Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara in 2004. I work with individuals of all ages. I have worked with various communities including the LGBTQ, low-income, and racial/ethnic communities. I speak both English and Spanish. I primarily use Insight Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to find connections between people’s childhood experiences and their current situations, decisions, behaviors, thoughts, and/or feelings. My goals in therapy are to help individuals find harmony and stability in their lives and move forward in their life paths, finding happiness and success.
I am a licensed psychologist in Southern California. I earned my Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara in 2004. I work with individuals of all ages. I have worked with various communities including the LGBTQ, low-income, and racial/ethnic communities. I speak both English and Spanish. I primarily use Insight Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to find connections between people’s childhood experiences and their current situations, decisions, behaviors, thoughts, and/or feelings. My goals in therapy are to help individuals find harmony and stability in their lives and move forward in their life paths, finding happiness and success.
I am a warm, supportive, non-judgmental therapist that helps people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance dependence, and relationshIp issues.
As an empathetic, trauma-focused therapist, I've treated individuals, couples, and families in private practice, non-profit, and AA and Buddhist-based treatment facilities. I am a Masters-level substance abuse specialist, trained in mindfulness, somatic therapies and EMDR, and use culturally-sensitive, relational, attachment-based treatment orientations.
I am a warm, supportive, non-judgmental therapist that helps people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance dependence, and relationshIp issues.
As an empathetic, trauma-focused therapist, I've treated individuals, couples, and families in private practice, non-profit, and AA and Buddhist-based treatment facilities. I am a Masters-level substance abuse specialist, trained in mindfulness, somatic therapies and EMDR, and use culturally-sensitive, relational, attachment-based treatment orientations.
Looking to make meaningful changes in your life or make sense of difficult past experiences? Are you struggling with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse recovery, low self esteem, and loneliness? I am here to help! I provide a warm, welcoming, safe space for you to feel validated and heard. I work to help my diverse clients acquire the tools and support needed to help reduce their anxiety and depression while increasing their self esteem, self worth, and relationship connectivity so they can live more satisfying lives. I use a trauma informed lens and strength based approach.
Looking to make meaningful changes in your life or make sense of difficult past experiences? Are you struggling with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse recovery, low self esteem, and loneliness? I am here to help! I provide a warm, welcoming, safe space for you to feel validated and heard. I work to help my diverse clients acquire the tools and support needed to help reduce their anxiety and depression while increasing their self esteem, self worth, and relationship connectivity so they can live more satisfying lives. I use a trauma informed lens and strength based approach.
There is an undeniable urge toward growth, wholeness and healing within each individual. The journey of healing and growth is unique process for every individual. My approach to psychotherapy is holistic, creative, and embodied within a framework of Jungian psychology. It is tailored to meet the unique needs of individual and build on existing strengths. I implement evidence based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT as well as creative approach. I tailor my approach for each client using a variety of tools including play therapy, sand tray, expressive art, active imagination and dream work.
There is an undeniable urge toward growth, wholeness and healing within each individual. The journey of healing and growth is unique process for every individual. My approach to psychotherapy is holistic, creative, and embodied within a framework of Jungian psychology. It is tailored to meet the unique needs of individual and build on existing strengths. I implement evidence based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT as well as creative approach. I tailor my approach for each client using a variety of tools including play therapy, sand tray, expressive art, active imagination and dream work.
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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.