Therapists in Los Angeles County, CA
Julie Roberts Sanders
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Waitlist for new clients
Among the many issues I’ve worked with are family and life transitions; family-of-origin work; loss and grief; anxiety and depression; women’s issues, including fertility, pregnancy and adoption issues; spirituality and faith issues; childhood abuse or neglect and PTSD; premarital and marital therapy.
My goal is to provide a safe and supportive relationship which invites you to honestly explore any issues you are facing. We will discuss current problems, look at any connections to your personal and family history, as well as talk about what is working for you and ways to build on that. My ultimate goal is for positive change in the present, whatever that looks like for you. I encourage the use of outside resources such as workshops, groups, classes, 12-step programs, yoga and mindfulness practices as well as religious involvement as part of the healing process.
Among the many issues I’ve worked with are family and life transitions; family-of-origin work; loss and grief; anxiety and depression; women’s issues, including fertility, pregnancy and adoption issues; spirituality and faith issues; childhood abuse or neglect and PTSD; premarital and marital therapy.
My goal is to provide a safe and supportive relationship which invites you to honestly explore any issues you are facing. We will discuss current problems, look at any connections to your personal and family history, as well as talk about what is working for you and ways to build on that. My ultimate goal is for positive change in the present, whatever that looks like for you. I encourage the use of outside resources such as workshops, groups, classes, 12-step programs, yoga and mindfulness practices as well as religious involvement as part of the healing process.
Adriana Gamez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whittier, CA 90601 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in a recurring cycle of repeatedly doing the same thing expecting different results yet, keep running into the same obstacles? Life experiences can sometimes make us feel discouraged and hopeless leaving us unsatisfied. Life does not have to be that way. We have control over our lives regardless of the insurmountable obstacles we face daily. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with victims of trauma, and grief and loss as a result of broken relationships, death of loved one, or life transitions. I have always believed that there is hope after adversity
Are you feeling stuck in a recurring cycle of repeatedly doing the same thing expecting different results yet, keep running into the same obstacles? Life experiences can sometimes make us feel discouraged and hopeless leaving us unsatisfied. Life does not have to be that way. We have control over our lives regardless of the insurmountable obstacles we face daily. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with victims of trauma, and grief and loss as a result of broken relationships, death of loved one, or life transitions. I have always believed that there is hope after adversity
Dr. Melis Alkin Board Certified Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, FT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Do you feel stuck and want to change old ways of thinking or be more able to cope with recent life challenges (i.e. parenting, divorce, illness, loss, grief, trauma)? Do you want to work on increased communication and work through repeating distressing issues in your relationship? I support clients in navigating existential, trauma and relational issues such as meaning making and finding renewed purpose and vitality. Together we will explore how past experiences shape current thoughts, emotions and behavior and work towards your goals for change whether they are being more grounded/mindful, more connected or less triggered.
Do you feel stuck and want to change old ways of thinking or be more able to cope with recent life challenges (i.e. parenting, divorce, illness, loss, grief, trauma)? Do you want to work on increased communication and work through repeating distressing issues in your relationship? I support clients in navigating existential, trauma and relational issues such as meaning making and finding renewed purpose and vitality. Together we will explore how past experiences shape current thoughts, emotions and behavior and work towards your goals for change whether they are being more grounded/mindful, more connected or less triggered.
Lisa Frampton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Granada Hills, CA 91344
I typically work with adults of all ages going through mild to moderate depression and anxiety due to life changes, trauma, and grief and loss issues.
Hello, I am Lisa Frampton, LCSW based in Fresno, California, and providing telehealth services statewide. I work with adults of all ages. I specialize in working with anxiety and depressive disorders using Talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, and Strength-based approaches. I view each client as having unique and individual needs and develop treatment goals around this. I find that utilizing a strength-based and person-centered approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works well together to target increasing overall wellness emotional healing and create changes in thoughts and behaviors.
I typically work with adults of all ages going through mild to moderate depression and anxiety due to life changes, trauma, and grief and loss issues.
Hello, I am Lisa Frampton, LCSW based in Fresno, California, and providing telehealth services statewide. I work with adults of all ages. I specialize in working with anxiety and depressive disorders using Talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, and Strength-based approaches. I view each client as having unique and individual needs and develop treatment goals around this. I find that utilizing a strength-based and person-centered approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works well together to target increasing overall wellness emotional healing and create changes in thoughts and behaviors.
Talia Mann
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Finding the right therapist is challenging and taking the first step can be really scary. While I believe the mind and body are built to heal themselves, sometimes recovery is hard to navigate on your own. I utilize a variety of treatment models including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.) I specialize in eating disorders, grief, and loss, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma-related issues. I primarily work with adolescents, couples, and adults. I'm a weight-inclusive, Health At Every Size, and an Intuitive Eating-aligned clinician.
Finding the right therapist is challenging and taking the first step can be really scary. While I believe the mind and body are built to heal themselves, sometimes recovery is hard to navigate on your own. I utilize a variety of treatment models including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.) I specialize in eating disorders, grief, and loss, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma-related issues. I primarily work with adolescents, couples, and adults. I'm a weight-inclusive, Health At Every Size, and an Intuitive Eating-aligned clinician.
Chris Datiles
Counselor, LPCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Many of my clients are navigating change and loss brought by death, coming out, aging parents, and cancer. In a society that requires us to move quickly through grief, it can feel overwhelming to contain our feelings around loss in effort to keep it all together and continue showing up for others. I’m passionate about supporting adults looking to reconnect with themselves and their creativity in the face of death and loss; queer and trans people of color who want to feel connected to their families of origin while being true to their identities and politics; and partners navigating change as they come into consensual non-monogamy.
Many of my clients are navigating change and loss brought by death, coming out, aging parents, and cancer. In a society that requires us to move quickly through grief, it can feel overwhelming to contain our feelings around loss in effort to keep it all together and continue showing up for others. I’m passionate about supporting adults looking to reconnect with themselves and their creativity in the face of death and loss; queer and trans people of color who want to feel connected to their families of origin while being true to their identities and politics; and partners navigating change as they come into consensual non-monogamy.
Paul Thomas Brogan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
A personal crisis is a critical moment in a person's life, and seeking help can be very difficult, especially for men! As your "guide on the side," I have particular interest in serving people coping with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief, relationship problems, and substance abuse.
A personal crisis is a critical moment in a person's life, and seeking help can be very difficult, especially for men! As your "guide on the side," I have particular interest in serving people coping with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief, relationship problems, and substance abuse.
Vanessa Fierstadt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91106
Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship stress, abuse, or major life adjustments and transitions you deserve a safe place to explore how these are impacting your life and how to integrate positive coping strategies that will assist you in finding relief from the chaos and pain.
I am glad you are here to receive the support you need. I provide my clients with a safe and nurturing environment to openly share your thoughts and feelings. To support you in making new patterns and positive change. Are you seeking healing after experiencing traumatic life events, stressful relationship patterns or emotional wounds from your past. After experiencing suffering, we can often feel numb and detached. Together we will incorporate healing strategies to support you in finding relief, having an abundant, healthy and safe future as you move forward in your life. Grief Groups at Kintsugi Grief Center : Kintsugigrief.com
Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship stress, abuse, or major life adjustments and transitions you deserve a safe place to explore how these are impacting your life and how to integrate positive coping strategies that will assist you in finding relief from the chaos and pain.
I am glad you are here to receive the support you need. I provide my clients with a safe and nurturing environment to openly share your thoughts and feelings. To support you in making new patterns and positive change. Are you seeking healing after experiencing traumatic life events, stressful relationship patterns or emotional wounds from your past. After experiencing suffering, we can often feel numb and detached. Together we will incorporate healing strategies to support you in finding relief, having an abundant, healthy and safe future as you move forward in your life. Grief Groups at Kintsugi Grief Center : Kintsugigrief.com
Pat Pearson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
I connect with grief: loss of family, friends, relationships, and pets.
My name is Pat Pearson, RN, LMFT. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Pagosa Springs, CO, and working with clients in CA statewide via telehealth. I work with children, teens, and adults. I specialize in trauma, stress, and grief, using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Client-Centered Therapy, and Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach to therapy varies on the needs of each client I work with.
I connect with grief: loss of family, friends, relationships, and pets.
My name is Pat Pearson, RN, LMFT. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Pagosa Springs, CO, and working with clients in CA statewide via telehealth. I work with children, teens, and adults. I specialize in trauma, stress, and grief, using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Client-Centered Therapy, and Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach to therapy varies on the needs of each client I work with.
Kristi Dechairo Ahern
Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, CGCS
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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.
Aleta Klein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (Online Only)
Today you are one step closer to where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. I provide insight oriented, caring and compassionate client focused therapy. I specialize in Christian Spiritual Development, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, EMDR, Grief, Relationship Issues, and Parenting Skills As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Today you are one step closer to where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. I provide insight oriented, caring and compassionate client focused therapy. I specialize in Christian Spiritual Development, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, EMDR, Grief, Relationship Issues, and Parenting Skills As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Most of us have faced challenges in life, and recent times have brought more stress, feelings of isolation, and grief to many. I would love to support you through your challenges and assist you to find the peace you are looking for. You don't have to go it alone. I offer more than 30 years of specialized professional experience in Trauma, Grief, and Substance Abuse. My own life experiences enable me to offer unique assistance in helping you find your way and heal. Specifically, I've attained 42 years of sobriety, recovered from the loss of my daughter due to addiction, and recovered from the trauma of my own childhood.
Most of us have faced challenges in life, and recent times have brought more stress, feelings of isolation, and grief to many. I would love to support you through your challenges and assist you to find the peace you are looking for. You don't have to go it alone. I offer more than 30 years of specialized professional experience in Trauma, Grief, and Substance Abuse. My own life experiences enable me to offer unique assistance in helping you find your way and heal. Specifically, I've attained 42 years of sobriety, recovered from the loss of my daughter due to addiction, and recovered from the trauma of my own childhood.
Melissa Hood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90042
If you’re experiencing obstacles to your dream of having children, you may be dealing with deep disappointment, depression, anger, loss, isolation, and spiritual questioning.
Infertility is a journey that no one signed up for. For those who want children, it’s simply devastating to be unable to expand your family as planned, while others around you move forward with their lives. Yet 1 in 8 couples experience infertility and many others experience barriers—systemic, financial, and biological—to pursuing their family-building dreams. In my practice, I focus on issues related to fertility (delayed parenthood, egg-freezing, pregnancy loss, donor-conception, surrogacy, IVF, and other forms of family-building). I understand the intense stress these issues can place on your relationships and mental health.
If you’re experiencing obstacles to your dream of having children, you may be dealing with deep disappointment, depression, anger, loss, isolation, and spiritual questioning.
Infertility is a journey that no one signed up for. For those who want children, it’s simply devastating to be unable to expand your family as planned, while others around you move forward with their lives. Yet 1 in 8 couples experience infertility and many others experience barriers—systemic, financial, and biological—to pursuing their family-building dreams. In my practice, I focus on issues related to fertility (delayed parenthood, egg-freezing, pregnancy loss, donor-conception, surrogacy, IVF, and other forms of family-building). I understand the intense stress these issues can place on your relationships and mental health.
Christene Waldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90805
My name is Christene Waldman and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults 18 and older, focusing on life transitions, grief and loss, caregiver issues, aging-related issues, work issues, stress, depression, and the growing pains of life. My approach is client-based utilizing cognitive behavioral, solution-focused therapies to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
My name is Christene Waldman and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults 18 and older, focusing on life transitions, grief and loss, caregiver issues, aging-related issues, work issues, stress, depression, and the growing pains of life. My approach is client-based utilizing cognitive behavioral, solution-focused therapies to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Heaven Inspired Christian Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with individual that suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, and maladaptive grief.
It is my God-given purpose and destiny to help Christians live in emotional freedom. I chose to become a Christian Therapist because of the body-soul-spirit connection. Along with this, I believe to help individuals achieve long lasting results, all three elements should be treated together in order to bring a person to wholeness. My treatment approach for helping an individual is to assist him/her with looking at symptoms through a holistic lens.
I specialize in working with individual that suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, and maladaptive grief.
It is my God-given purpose and destiny to help Christians live in emotional freedom. I chose to become a Christian Therapist because of the body-soul-spirit connection. Along with this, I believe to help individuals achieve long lasting results, all three elements should be treated together in order to bring a person to wholeness. My treatment approach for helping an individual is to assist him/her with looking at symptoms through a holistic lens.
Summer Loria
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Summer! If you're here, you're likely considering therapy, and I want to commend you for taking this important step on your mental health journey. In my life and my therapeutic work, I value authenticity, compassion, and open-mindedness. These values are part of what creates a supportive and non-judgmental space for my clients. I also believe in the power of humor as both an effective intervention and a personal aspect of who I am. Some of the specialities I focus on are related to Life Transitions such as Grief & Loss, Perinatal Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, and self esteem.
Hello, I'm Summer! If you're here, you're likely considering therapy, and I want to commend you for taking this important step on your mental health journey. In my life and my therapeutic work, I value authenticity, compassion, and open-mindedness. These values are part of what creates a supportive and non-judgmental space for my clients. I also believe in the power of humor as both an effective intervention and a personal aspect of who I am. Some of the specialities I focus on are related to Life Transitions such as Grief & Loss, Perinatal Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, and self esteem.
Joanne Diaz-Koegl
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA,LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
My specialties are relationship issues and loss and grief. I have been in practice for over 18 years. I mainly see clients virtually and find it has been just as powerful and proactive as in person. Many clients like the convenience of being able to be in three different locations. In couples therapy, I will help you and your partner identify the conflict issues within your relationship. Couples therapy involves learning how to communicate more effectively, and how to listen more closely. In couples therapy I am proactive and direct helping the couple gain awareness of their "disconnect" by pointing out observed behaviors.
My specialties are relationship issues and loss and grief. I have been in practice for over 18 years. I mainly see clients virtually and find it has been just as powerful and proactive as in person. Many clients like the convenience of being able to be in three different locations. In couples therapy, I will help you and your partner identify the conflict issues within your relationship. Couples therapy involves learning how to communicate more effectively, and how to listen more closely. In couples therapy I am proactive and direct helping the couple gain awareness of their "disconnect" by pointing out observed behaviors.
Jackie Smuckler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (Online Only)
My professional experience includes working with adolescents, adults and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, PTSD, family conflict, relationship issues, women's issues, life transition and pet loss grief.
Life is hard sometimes and it's OK to need help along the way! Therapy is a great place to get the unbiased support you need. So many people live their lives feeling effects of depression, anxiousness or loneliness, feeling stuck, lost, or that something just isn't sitting right. Those feelings don't have to be carried around with you every day.
My professional experience includes working with adolescents, adults and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, PTSD, family conflict, relationship issues, women's issues, life transition and pet loss grief.
Life is hard sometimes and it's OK to need help along the way! Therapy is a great place to get the unbiased support you need. So many people live their lives feeling effects of depression, anxiousness or loneliness, feeling stuck, lost, or that something just isn't sitting right. Those feelings don't have to be carried around with you every day.
Beth Staehling
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
Do you find yourself experiencing doubt, sadness, worry, grief, confusion and hopelessness? It could be that your relationship is causing confusion and you are losing your sense of stability in the world or maybe you are struggling to make career or family decisions. Depression or anxiety may be getting in your way of finding the happiness/success you know you are capable of having. These concerns take courage to face and therapy provides a safe place to discuss alternative ways of looking at your concerns. I can help you gain some insight into your struggles while providing emotional support.
Do you find yourself experiencing doubt, sadness, worry, grief, confusion and hopelessness? It could be that your relationship is causing confusion and you are losing your sense of stability in the world or maybe you are struggling to make career or family decisions. Depression or anxiety may be getting in your way of finding the happiness/success you know you are capable of having. These concerns take courage to face and therapy provides a safe place to discuss alternative ways of looking at your concerns. I can help you gain some insight into your struggles while providing emotional support.
Andrea Doctor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Online Only)
It’s time to focus on you. It’s time to start taking the steps to move you through your grief, loss, parenting struggles, relationship issues and life’s adversities. I can help. Let’s take your challenges and difficulties and turn them into positives for your future.
It’s time to focus on you. It’s time to start taking the steps to move you through your grief, loss, parenting struggles, relationship issues and life’s adversities. I can help. Let’s take your challenges and difficulties and turn them into positives for your future.
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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.