Grief Therapists in California
A. Raja Hornstein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I can help if you are struggling with: anxiety, depression or other mood issues; aging or life-threatening illness; or relationship difficulties; or the consequences of living with serious mental disorders. I help people affected by loss including people dealing with grief, facing death, or serious illness, but if you think of your own situation you might realize that loss is playing a role in your search for a therapist. I also work with people who aren't deeply troubled, but are searching for growth in their work, relationships, or who are feeling the absence of a spiritual center in their lives.
I can help if you are struggling with: anxiety, depression or other mood issues; aging or life-threatening illness; or relationship difficulties; or the consequences of living with serious mental disorders. I help people affected by loss including people dealing with grief, facing death, or serious illness, but if you think of your own situation you might realize that loss is playing a role in your search for a therapist. I also work with people who aren't deeply troubled, but are searching for growth in their work, relationships, or who are feeling the absence of a spiritual center in their lives.
It has been my privilege to provide counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals and couples for over 20 years. I work with clients experiencing a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress related to work, family, or relationships, parenting, grief and loss, addiction, and medical and aging concerns. I view therapy as an active partnership in which my clients and I work together to identify core concerns, solve problems, and reach goals. With guidance and support, my clients make the changes they desire to feel healthy and satisfied.
It has been my privilege to provide counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals and couples for over 20 years. I work with clients experiencing a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress related to work, family, or relationships, parenting, grief and loss, addiction, and medical and aging concerns. I view therapy as an active partnership in which my clients and I work together to identify core concerns, solve problems, and reach goals. With guidance and support, my clients make the changes they desire to feel healthy and satisfied.
If you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed by life changes, grief, relationship stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, I'd be honored to help.
If you're here, you've taken the first huge step towards getting the support and care that you are seeking. Whatever is bringing you to seek therapy, you are now on your way to finding ways to cope and alleviate your stress or discomfort. We'll work together in a safe, supportive space to discover the root of your challenges and explore coping skills and techniques that will help you feel prepared to handle your current situation. My goal is to also empower you to feel independent and confident if or when difficult times come your way.
If you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed by life changes, grief, relationship stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, I'd be honored to help.
If you're here, you've taken the first huge step towards getting the support and care that you are seeking. Whatever is bringing you to seek therapy, you are now on your way to finding ways to cope and alleviate your stress or discomfort. We'll work together in a safe, supportive space to discover the root of your challenges and explore coping skills and techniques that will help you feel prepared to handle your current situation. My goal is to also empower you to feel independent and confident if or when difficult times come your way.
My Name is Linda Arroyo, a Marriage and family therapist in California. As a mental health therapist, I understand parenting and or life can get tough, and unexpected life events such as divorce, loss of a loved one, blended families, newborn, new environments, etc., can create anxiety, anger, fears, irritability, and depression in a child, teen, or adult. I have worked with various individuals who suffer from Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Divorce, Grief, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Job Stress, and Panic Attacks. Together we focus on what's important to you in the moment.
My Name is Linda Arroyo, a Marriage and family therapist in California. As a mental health therapist, I understand parenting and or life can get tough, and unexpected life events such as divorce, loss of a loved one, blended families, newborn, new environments, etc., can create anxiety, anger, fears, irritability, and depression in a child, teen, or adult. I have worked with various individuals who suffer from Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Divorce, Grief, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Job Stress, and Panic Attacks. Together we focus on what's important to you in the moment.
Lisa Prahl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
Hello- I have worked with adults and children for the duration of my 27 year long career. I have extensive experience with clients of different age groups, ethnicities, trauma histories, and life transitions. Feelings of loss, depression or anxiety, and adjustment can be difficult to manage in today's world. The world is changing every day - everyone needs assistance now and again. My goal in therapy with you is to create a safe compassionate experience where you can share your feelings and emotions.
Hello- I have worked with adults and children for the duration of my 27 year long career. I have extensive experience with clients of different age groups, ethnicities, trauma histories, and life transitions. Feelings of loss, depression or anxiety, and adjustment can be difficult to manage in today's world. The world is changing every day - everyone needs assistance now and again. My goal in therapy with you is to create a safe compassionate experience where you can share your feelings and emotions.
Therapy provides a space to engage in a unique relationship which explores the inner universe of the self. I provide a compassionate, humorous, creative space to support client’s growth and teach them how to tap into their inner strengths, wisdom, and courage. I work collaboratively with a full range of folx (adults, adolescents, pre-teens) and I treat trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ folx, identity formation and exploration, navigating relationships and grief and loss.
Therapy provides a space to engage in a unique relationship which explores the inner universe of the self. I provide a compassionate, humorous, creative space to support client’s growth and teach them how to tap into their inner strengths, wisdom, and courage. I work collaboratively with a full range of folx (adults, adolescents, pre-teens) and I treat trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ folx, identity formation and exploration, navigating relationships and grief and loss.
Are there moments when you feel overwhelmed, tired of feeling stressed, anxious, and discouraged from life events that are out of your control? Maybe you have experienced a significant loss like a relationship ending, a job loss, a move, loss of financial security, or the death of a loved one? All life changes both positive and negative can throw you into grief, a state of disequilibrium, by taking away what was once familiar and leaving you drowning in uncertainty. Loss that is unresolved may leave you feeling stuck, unable to move forward in the ways you'd hoped.
Are there moments when you feel overwhelmed, tired of feeling stressed, anxious, and discouraged from life events that are out of your control? Maybe you have experienced a significant loss like a relationship ending, a job loss, a move, loss of financial security, or the death of a loved one? All life changes both positive and negative can throw you into grief, a state of disequilibrium, by taking away what was once familiar and leaving you drowning in uncertainty. Loss that is unresolved may leave you feeling stuck, unable to move forward in the ways you'd hoped.
Ceci Frost
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Are you finding it hard to cope with your grief, trying to navigate through this new chapter of your life? The ache for your loved one is profound, leaving you uncertain about how to move forward. In your quest for comfort and understanding, you might be turning to the internet for guidance. Instead of endlessly scrolling, let’s take a moment to process these feelings together, step by step, as we seek healing, hope, and wholeness.
Are you finding it hard to cope with your grief, trying to navigate through this new chapter of your life? The ache for your loved one is profound, leaving you uncertain about how to move forward. In your quest for comfort and understanding, you might be turning to the internet for guidance. Instead of endlessly scrolling, let’s take a moment to process these feelings together, step by step, as we seek healing, hope, and wholeness.
Andrea Marie Murphy Carvajal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93710
Waitlist for new clients
As a clinical social worker for over 20 years, I've assisted patients with issues including: women's issues, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma,sexual abuse/dysfunction, adjustment to illness, death and dying/ grief work, parenting issues, codependency, couples/ relational issues and family systems therapy.
Life is a journey of self discovery that can, at times, be blissful, or at other times, filled with uncertainty and turmoil. Whether your current life circumstances , or specters from the past, are causing you anguish, we will partner together to identify those thoughts and behaviors that are interfering with your ability to develop a life based in dignity, joy and purpose. We will work together to formulate a treatment plan that will provide you with the tools and strategies necessary to make and sustain the life changes that you desire. Couples welcome -incorporating the Gottman and Perel methodologies-
As a clinical social worker for over 20 years, I've assisted patients with issues including: women's issues, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma,sexual abuse/dysfunction, adjustment to illness, death and dying/ grief work, parenting issues, codependency, couples/ relational issues and family systems therapy.
Life is a journey of self discovery that can, at times, be blissful, or at other times, filled with uncertainty and turmoil. Whether your current life circumstances , or specters from the past, are causing you anguish, we will partner together to identify those thoughts and behaviors that are interfering with your ability to develop a life based in dignity, joy and purpose. We will work together to formulate a treatment plan that will provide you with the tools and strategies necessary to make and sustain the life changes that you desire. Couples welcome -incorporating the Gottman and Perel methodologies-
Katherine Doi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hills, CA 91304 (Online Only)
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by sadness, worries, or stress? Even to the point that it affects you physically (racing heart rate, shortness of breath or restlessness)? Or you feel so sad that you find yourself crying often, have difficulties getting out of bed, or struggle to find enjoyment in life? Maybe it stems from relationship difficulties, life transitions, loss of a loved one, or difficulties with work/life balance and you want to make a change.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by sadness, worries, or stress? Even to the point that it affects you physically (racing heart rate, shortness of breath or restlessness)? Or you feel so sad that you find yourself crying often, have difficulties getting out of bed, or struggle to find enjoyment in life? Maybe it stems from relationship difficulties, life transitions, loss of a loved one, or difficulties with work/life balance and you want to make a change.
Suzanne Holmes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Valencia, CA 91355
I currently work with individuals, couples, teens and families with issues including: Depression, Anxiety, Stress Adjustment problems, Grief and Loss, Couples issues, Substance use, Adolescent issues and Parent-Child Relationships I also have experience facilitating groups including: parenting skill building, youth creative expression, addiction support in recovery, and anger management.
Are you struggling with your emotions or relationships? I am here to help you find strength, resiliency, hope and solutions. I feel the goal of therapy is cultivating the self-confidence and compassion that is needed to help cope with all the uncertainties and difficulties in life. Can we be curious instead of judgmental as daily moments occur? The therapeutic alliance between client and therapist strengthens the integration of body, mind, and spirit, leading not only to a focus on personal healing, but on achieving greater well-being, peace, and passion for life.
I currently work with individuals, couples, teens and families with issues including: Depression, Anxiety, Stress Adjustment problems, Grief and Loss, Couples issues, Substance use, Adolescent issues and Parent-Child Relationships I also have experience facilitating groups including: parenting skill building, youth creative expression, addiction support in recovery, and anger management.
Are you struggling with your emotions or relationships? I am here to help you find strength, resiliency, hope and solutions. I feel the goal of therapy is cultivating the self-confidence and compassion that is needed to help cope with all the uncertainties and difficulties in life. Can we be curious instead of judgmental as daily moments occur? The therapeutic alliance between client and therapist strengthens the integration of body, mind, and spirit, leading not only to a focus on personal healing, but on achieving greater well-being, peace, and passion for life.
15 Second Videos
Annie Brashem
Stan Friedman
Mary Dann-McNamee
Zander Sprague
Nikki Patel
Andrew Listvinsky
Twyla Brown-Barbosa
Lisa Amitice Saremi
Jessica Reynolds
Kiana Naimi
Michelle Nelson
Christine Bennetts
Kristi Dechairo Ahern
Wendy Kessler
Catherine Pollard
Sarah Cybulski
Christine Tomasello | Therapist For Highly Sensitive People
Robyn Thelin
Jackie Williams Counseling For Illness And Loss
Alissa Hirshfeld
Higher Consciousness Hypnotherapy
Intuitive Therapy with Candi Kizer
Laurie J Hall
Jenna Hong
Nancy M Gordon
Julie Millman
Nancy Lachapelle PhD
Rose Bloomberg-Rissman
Mira Masukawa
Jenny Kwak
Cynthia Greenburg-Dunlop
Cristi Taylor
Lisa Chester-Schyman
Helen Garcia
Melissa Hood - Infertility & Relationships
Briana Perlson | Trauma | Anxiety | Emdr
Jordan Boehler
Siobhán Cassidy
Margaret Barry
Josie A. Oakley
James Dvorak
Stephanie Ward
Kusum Punjabi
Cole Williams
Angelica Cruz
Jacqueline Fernando
Angela Reedy
Catherine E. DeMonte
Victor Bloomberg, EdD, LCSW
Suzie Shihshin Wu
I believe that having someone to talk to who has an objective perspective, listens well, and can be a partner toward personal growth is something that all people can benefit from. My approach is person-centered, and I am certified in EMDR Therapy. My focus is on growth, grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma and I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. Together we will explore the many areas of life in a safe, trusting, and helpful environment. My work with clients focuses on creating a sense of autonomy and freedom by creating movement toward one’s goals. I am supervised by Mary M. Read, Ph. D., LMFT 25112
I believe that having someone to talk to who has an objective perspective, listens well, and can be a partner toward personal growth is something that all people can benefit from. My approach is person-centered, and I am certified in EMDR Therapy. My focus is on growth, grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma and I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. Together we will explore the many areas of life in a safe, trusting, and helpful environment. My work with clients focuses on creating a sense of autonomy and freedom by creating movement toward one’s goals. I am supervised by Mary M. Read, Ph. D., LMFT 25112
I work with adults and teens of varying cultural backgrounds struggling with issues including, but not limited to, LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity issues, body image, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, grief, sexuality, PTSD, and personality disorder.
Working from a multicultural perspective that employs a Person-centered approach, I am able to gain a holistic perspective of you. Throughout your therapy, we will collaborate as we tend to your inner life; both the light and shadow. I will listen to you closely with care and curiosity, and without judgment. I align closely with Jungian theory and primarily use Psychodynamic Therapy. By helping you find and recognize patterns in your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs, you can gain insight into yourself. I find this approach fosters individuation and integration, allowing for wholeness and becoming the highest version of yourself.
I work with adults and teens of varying cultural backgrounds struggling with issues including, but not limited to, LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity issues, body image, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, grief, sexuality, PTSD, and personality disorder.
Working from a multicultural perspective that employs a Person-centered approach, I am able to gain a holistic perspective of you. Throughout your therapy, we will collaborate as we tend to your inner life; both the light and shadow. I will listen to you closely with care and curiosity, and without judgment. I align closely with Jungian theory and primarily use Psychodynamic Therapy. By helping you find and recognize patterns in your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs, you can gain insight into yourself. I find this approach fosters individuation and integration, allowing for wholeness and becoming the highest version of yourself.
Bharati Patwardhan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Poway, CA 92074 (Online Only)
My mission is to help you to create insight into your present situation in relation to your past experiences and equip you and/or your family with all the necessary tools to achieve your desired future! I specialize in trauma, anxiety, couple & family relationship issues, grief & loss, immigrants' acculturation issues.
Are you feeling rejected, abandoned, humiliated, hurt, and lonely in relationships with your spouse, parents, siblings, children, and in social relationships? Do you think people have taken advantage of you & nobody cares about you? Left untreated, this rejection, emotional wounds, and trauma affect the rest of our life. It manifests in the form of sadness, low self-esteem, unstable relationships, occupational stress, and even health issues. Don't wait to seek help for emotional pain/ injury as you wouldn't for physical injury. Yes, it is not easy to be vulnerable but growth begins with vulnerability!
My mission is to help you to create insight into your present situation in relation to your past experiences and equip you and/or your family with all the necessary tools to achieve your desired future! I specialize in trauma, anxiety, couple & family relationship issues, grief & loss, immigrants' acculturation issues.
Are you feeling rejected, abandoned, humiliated, hurt, and lonely in relationships with your spouse, parents, siblings, children, and in social relationships? Do you think people have taken advantage of you & nobody cares about you? Left untreated, this rejection, emotional wounds, and trauma affect the rest of our life. It manifests in the form of sadness, low self-esteem, unstable relationships, occupational stress, and even health issues. Don't wait to seek help for emotional pain/ injury as you wouldn't for physical injury. Yes, it is not easy to be vulnerable but growth begins with vulnerability!
Kristen Yogi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
I believe all pain stems from disconnection. Disconnection from self, others, and a greater belonging to the natural world. As a social species, we need love and support from one another to thrive and co-create a felt sense of safety. I believe each individual has everything they need within themselves to heal and the stable presence of another supports this natural healing process. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, or feel it is time to change relationship dynamics or behavioral or thought patterns, I am honored to assist you in making meaningful internal and external change.
I believe all pain stems from disconnection. Disconnection from self, others, and a greater belonging to the natural world. As a social species, we need love and support from one another to thrive and co-create a felt sense of safety. I believe each individual has everything they need within themselves to heal and the stable presence of another supports this natural healing process. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, or feel it is time to change relationship dynamics or behavioral or thought patterns, I am honored to assist you in making meaningful internal and external change.
I specialize in mood disorders (depression, anxiety), change of life issues, grief, chronic medical illness, and relational problems.
Life can be challenging and everyone needs support and assistance to navigate through the rough waters of life. My practice is built on providing assistance for you in working through the difficulties that life has brought you. I am here to provide feedback, insight, guidance, and reassurance to you. Therapy is meant to be an outlet for you, a way to improve your functioning, cope with negative aspects within your life, and learn new skills to improve your ability to function. Together we can work on your challenges and achieve your goals. If you are motivated and ready for change, I can help you achieve it.
I specialize in mood disorders (depression, anxiety), change of life issues, grief, chronic medical illness, and relational problems.
Life can be challenging and everyone needs support and assistance to navigate through the rough waters of life. My practice is built on providing assistance for you in working through the difficulties that life has brought you. I am here to provide feedback, insight, guidance, and reassurance to you. Therapy is meant to be an outlet for you, a way to improve your functioning, cope with negative aspects within your life, and learn new skills to improve your ability to function. Together we can work on your challenges and achieve your goals. If you are motivated and ready for change, I can help you achieve it.
I bring over 40 years of experience in working with individual clients and families through life crisis and transitions. Areas of specialty are: loss, bereavement, chronic/acute illness, pregnancy/childbirth, parenting, and relationships. Health care professionals and nurses are an area of specialty with the unique challenges they face resulting in compassion fatigue, burnout and moral distress. Finding ways to achieve life work balance and self-care are essential to their well being and the ability to continue in their work as a helping profession.
I bring over 40 years of experience in working with individual clients and families through life crisis and transitions. Areas of specialty are: loss, bereavement, chronic/acute illness, pregnancy/childbirth, parenting, and relationships. Health care professionals and nurses are an area of specialty with the unique challenges they face resulting in compassion fatigue, burnout and moral distress. Finding ways to achieve life work balance and self-care are essential to their well being and the ability to continue in their work as a helping profession.
I routinely treat depression and anxiety, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and a variety of personality disorders, in addition to grief and loss.
Nate Hinerman, PhD, LMFT, is Dean of Undergraduate Programs at Golden Gate University, San Francisco, where he is also a tenured Professor of Psychology, as well as the Chair of the Psychology Department. He is also on the faculty at the University of San Francisco, teaching in the Nursing School, and in the Religious Studies Department. He serves as Chair of the San Francisco End of Life Network, a community-based support and education group for hospice and palliative care professionals and patients, now in its 23rd year (www.sfeol.org).
I routinely treat depression and anxiety, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and a variety of personality disorders, in addition to grief and loss.
Nate Hinerman, PhD, LMFT, is Dean of Undergraduate Programs at Golden Gate University, San Francisco, where he is also a tenured Professor of Psychology, as well as the Chair of the Psychology Department. He is also on the faculty at the University of San Francisco, teaching in the Nursing School, and in the Religious Studies Department. He serves as Chair of the San Francisco End of Life Network, a community-based support and education group for hospice and palliative care professionals and patients, now in its 23rd year (www.sfeol.org).
Jamie (Lydia) Shorthill
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123 (Online Only)
Through rigorous training, certifications and professional experiences, I have developed specialties in the area of trauma, grief, anxiety and depression.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of helping clients, I strive to help each person come to a better place of understanding, fulfillment and peace. The quest to understand and conquer trauma, anxiety, mood difficulties, stress and grief in a safe and caring environment is possible. Each plan is tailored to the client and their specific needs and wants to help find relief from symptoms and feel more confident. Connecting through Telehealth and/or Video Therapy to begin the healing process.
Through rigorous training, certifications and professional experiences, I have developed specialties in the area of trauma, grief, anxiety and depression.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of helping clients, I strive to help each person come to a better place of understanding, fulfillment and peace. The quest to understand and conquer trauma, anxiety, mood difficulties, stress and grief in a safe and caring environment is possible. Each plan is tailored to the client and their specific needs and wants to help find relief from symptoms and feel more confident. Connecting through Telehealth and/or Video Therapy to begin the healing process.
Grief is a journey that we can learn to navigate.
Grief is our natural response to loss. It is not a disorder, nor does typical grief necessitate therapeutic treatment. Grief is a normal human experience that needs to be felt and processed. But sometimes our grief becomes stalled or derailed because healthy grieving has not been modeled or taught. Grief is meant to be an active process, a life skill that can be learned - rather than a passive experience to be endured. I offer professional guidance that helps people struggling with loss to discover where or why their unique grief journey got off track, and find their way back to the path where they can move forward through loss.
Grief is a journey that we can learn to navigate.
Grief is our natural response to loss. It is not a disorder, nor does typical grief necessitate therapeutic treatment. Grief is a normal human experience that needs to be felt and processed. But sometimes our grief becomes stalled or derailed because healthy grieving has not been modeled or taught. Grief is meant to be an active process, a life skill that can be learned - rather than a passive experience to be endured. I offer professional guidance that helps people struggling with loss to discover where or why their unique grief journey got off track, and find their way back to the path where they can move forward through loss.
