Grief Therapists in Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA
Ben Kreader
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (Online Only)
I also care about helping my clients experiencing grief reconnect with the important parts of the people and stories they’ve lost.
Deciding to ask for help is a courageous first step to change the course of your life. It can be hard to find a therapist who can understand your stories and help you regain your sense of direction. I am curious about the unique experiences of my clients and focused on generating new meaning and momentum from their stories. I listen to the words my clients use to expand the vocabulary of possibility in their lives. As an artist, I am imaginative and creative in the ways I approach these conversations.
I also care about helping my clients experiencing grief reconnect with the important parts of the people and stories they’ve lost.
Deciding to ask for help is a courageous first step to change the course of your life. It can be hard to find a therapist who can understand your stories and help you regain your sense of direction. I am curious about the unique experiences of my clients and focused on generating new meaning and momentum from their stories. I listen to the words my clients use to expand the vocabulary of possibility in their lives. As an artist, I am imaginative and creative in the ways I approach these conversations.
Mordechai (Motti) Polityko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Online Only)
My experience with overcoming adversity, loss, and trauma makes me singularly attuned to the suffering of others.
Serenity, Equanimity, Peace of Mind. Are these qualities sorely missing from your life? You are not alone. Most Westerners experience rushed living, lack of acceptance, anxious and depressed mood - what inevitably amounts to suffering. While pain is a universal experience, with practice suffering can become optional. But lack of skill, low motivation, and general haggardness of life prevent many from consistent self-care which can alleviate suffering. If this is your story, The Serenity Center was opened with you in mind. Reducing suffering to manageable levels is an achievable goal - and all you may need is a skillful guide.
My experience with overcoming adversity, loss, and trauma makes me singularly attuned to the suffering of others.
Serenity, Equanimity, Peace of Mind. Are these qualities sorely missing from your life? You are not alone. Most Westerners experience rushed living, lack of acceptance, anxious and depressed mood - what inevitably amounts to suffering. While pain is a universal experience, with practice suffering can become optional. But lack of skill, low motivation, and general haggardness of life prevent many from consistent self-care which can alleviate suffering. If this is your story, The Serenity Center was opened with you in mind. Reducing suffering to manageable levels is an achievable goal - and all you may need is a skillful guide.
Alexis Conrad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004
I believe people are innately resilient and adaptive. When we struggle from disconnection, grief, or sudden changes, we may lose touch with our self-compassion and strengths, feeling trapped in a story that no longer serves us. This may manifest as depression, anxiety, reactivity, substance use, or unwanted relational patterns. You don’t need to go through this alone. You can feel supported, understood, and valued in the face of grief, hard feelings and questions. I will bring hope, compassion, options, insight, and curiosity, but ultimately our work together will be collaborative.
I believe people are innately resilient and adaptive. When we struggle from disconnection, grief, or sudden changes, we may lose touch with our self-compassion and strengths, feeling trapped in a story that no longer serves us. This may manifest as depression, anxiety, reactivity, substance use, or unwanted relational patterns. You don’t need to go through this alone. You can feel supported, understood, and valued in the face of grief, hard feelings and questions. I will bring hope, compassion, options, insight, and curiosity, but ultimately our work together will be collaborative.
Sylvia J Sandler, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Online Only)
Of all human experience, nothing can fully prepare one for the pain of grief and loss. Perhaps you are grieving the loss of an important relationship, the end of a meaningful career, loss of employment, a miscarriage(s), the sudden death of someone close, losses due to COVID-19, loss of sense of self, or loss related to life cycle transitions. Maybe you are grieving a suicidal loss. If this resonates with your circumstances, I invite you to explore as well as honor your emotions. Please contact me if you would like greater processing, adjusting, and acceptance in your life to help increase your sense of agency.
Of all human experience, nothing can fully prepare one for the pain of grief and loss. Perhaps you are grieving the loss of an important relationship, the end of a meaningful career, loss of employment, a miscarriage(s), the sudden death of someone close, losses due to COVID-19, loss of sense of self, or loss related to life cycle transitions. Maybe you are grieving a suicidal loss. If this resonates with your circumstances, I invite you to explore as well as honor your emotions. Please contact me if you would like greater processing, adjusting, and acceptance in your life to help increase your sense of agency.
Faauuga Hart Moliga-Puletasi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Hello my name is Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi and I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety in adults. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and my approach to therapy is to build a trusting relationship that helps us dive into difficult parts of your life that has weighed heavily on you. I then help you address your trauma and anxiety symptoms so that you can live a peaceful and happy life. I work with adults who have undergone traumas experienced through family upbringing or their living environment. These traumas can have caused one to become very anxious or afraid to socialize, low self esteem, or just loss of hope in one self.
Hello my name is Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi and I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety in adults. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and my approach to therapy is to build a trusting relationship that helps us dive into difficult parts of your life that has weighed heavily on you. I then help you address your trauma and anxiety symptoms so that you can live a peaceful and happy life. I work with adults who have undergone traumas experienced through family upbringing or their living environment. These traumas can have caused one to become very anxious or afraid to socialize, low self esteem, or just loss of hope in one self.
Shaina Gonzales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Hi there! My name is Shaina Fawn (she/her). I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience providing therapeutic support to members of marginalized communities. My specialty areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, death and dying LGBTQ experiences, and individuals working in the entertainment industry. My theoretical approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy informed interventions, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Hi there! My name is Shaina Fawn (she/her). I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience providing therapeutic support to members of marginalized communities. My specialty areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, death and dying LGBTQ experiences, and individuals working in the entertainment industry. My theoretical approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy informed interventions, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Wanjiru Waweru-Benson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Online Only)
Life can be daunting. Often leaving us feeling depressed, overwhelmed and anxious. You may be dealing with grief, loss or something else. Don't feel alone. Let us collaborate and help you work through whatever challenges you may be facing. I provide you a safe space of compassion, that is free from judgement. A place of empathy, support and acceptance, irrespective of who you are , what your thoughts are and what you may have done in the past. It's a place where you can expect to be received and accepted as you are. We will work on helping you understand your inner workings.
Life can be daunting. Often leaving us feeling depressed, overwhelmed and anxious. You may be dealing with grief, loss or something else. Don't feel alone. Let us collaborate and help you work through whatever challenges you may be facing. I provide you a safe space of compassion, that is free from judgement. A place of empathy, support and acceptance, irrespective of who you are , what your thoughts are and what you may have done in the past. It's a place where you can expect to be received and accepted as you are. We will work on helping you understand your inner workings.
Jeff Zhorne
MA
Verified Verified
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Death and divorce catch most of us totally unprepared because we are not taught how to handle loss. We can feel so ill-equipped. Whether your loss is from death of a loved one, divorce or breakup, loss of trust, loss of safety or other meaningful emotional losses, healing is finding new reasons for living. Learn skills and tools to end the pain, isolation and emptiness. Discover healing and joy again.
Death and divorce catch most of us totally unprepared because we are not taught how to handle loss. We can feel so ill-equipped. Whether your loss is from death of a loved one, divorce or breakup, loss of trust, loss of safety or other meaningful emotional losses, healing is finding new reasons for living. Learn skills and tools to end the pain, isolation and emptiness. Discover healing and joy again.
Nancy Ellner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (Online Only)
I specialize in mood disorders, relationships, grief & loss, self-identity, Veganism, chronic illness, GLBTQ issues, mindfulness & self-empowerment.
One of my greatest passions in life is my work as a therapist. With warmth, humor and compassion, I help others to heal and move forward in their lives. Perhaps, you are feeling "stuck"- overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety or depression, relationship problems, issues related to aging or chronic illness. loneliness, grief or a vague sense that something feels "off." Coping with life's daily stresses can take a toll on your quality of life, making it increasingly difficult to find & experience meaning and joy. These are difficult times, difficult issues, & sometimes it's hard to get through them alone.
I specialize in mood disorders, relationships, grief & loss, self-identity, Veganism, chronic illness, GLBTQ issues, mindfulness & self-empowerment.
One of my greatest passions in life is my work as a therapist. With warmth, humor and compassion, I help others to heal and move forward in their lives. Perhaps, you are feeling "stuck"- overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety or depression, relationship problems, issues related to aging or chronic illness. loneliness, grief or a vague sense that something feels "off." Coping with life's daily stresses can take a toll on your quality of life, making it increasingly difficult to find & experience meaning and joy. These are difficult times, difficult issues, & sometimes it's hard to get through them alone.
Park LA Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Healing from past trauma? Going through grief? Seeking better work life balance? Searching for direction and meaning in life? There are many reasons to seek psychotherapy. Seeking therapy is a brave step: choosing to face your challenges head on, opening up about past conflicts and traumas, bringing up difficult memories and feelings, making life changes in the face of uncertainty, and so forth. In therapy, we work together to develop insight, self-compassion, resiliency, emotional relief, and self-agency, among other strengths, in service of a more fulfilling and congruent life.
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Healing from past trauma? Going through grief? Seeking better work life balance? Searching for direction and meaning in life? There are many reasons to seek psychotherapy. Seeking therapy is a brave step: choosing to face your challenges head on, opening up about past conflicts and traumas, bringing up difficult memories and feelings, making life changes in the face of uncertainty, and so forth. In therapy, we work together to develop insight, self-compassion, resiliency, emotional relief, and self-agency, among other strengths, in service of a more fulfilling and congruent life.
Fox Eros | Life Stress And Sex And Queer Life
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Online Only)
My name is Fox, aka The Polyamory Therapist, and I am an inclusive, queer, 2slgbtqia+ affirmative Therapist. I’m a loving incandescent BIPOC femme and my nature is deeply empathetic and passionately curious - and still... I will gently challenge you with questions that have kept you stuck. I have a deep passion for working with people on trauma, identity, intimacy, loss, communication, self-worth, shame, sex, life stress and gender discovery. I’m Certified in both Sex Therapy and CNM / ENM and trauma informed. I work with all relationships: monogamy, opening up, open relationships, consensual non-monogamy; polyamory and kink / BDSM.
My name is Fox, aka The Polyamory Therapist, and I am an inclusive, queer, 2slgbtqia+ affirmative Therapist. I’m a loving incandescent BIPOC femme and my nature is deeply empathetic and passionately curious - and still... I will gently challenge you with questions that have kept you stuck. I have a deep passion for working with people on trauma, identity, intimacy, loss, communication, self-worth, shame, sex, life stress and gender discovery. I’m Certified in both Sex Therapy and CNM / ENM and trauma informed. I work with all relationships: monogamy, opening up, open relationships, consensual non-monogamy; polyamory and kink / BDSM.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004
I work with clients who are navigating the murky waters of trauma, self-injury, disordered eating, and grief & loss.
Do you find yourself feeling fine one moment and suddenly you're overwhelmed by distressing thoughts or confusing emotions? Do you feel like your body has been hijacked by sensations that you can't identify or pinpoint? Do you find yourself disconnected from your life and those things you once enjoyed doing? Have you ever experienced or seen something in the past that now invades your life on a daily basis? Have you ever just wanted to hide away from everything? I know that feeling and I'm telling you right now, you're not alone.
I work with clients who are navigating the murky waters of trauma, self-injury, disordered eating, and grief & loss.
Do you find yourself feeling fine one moment and suddenly you're overwhelmed by distressing thoughts or confusing emotions? Do you feel like your body has been hijacked by sensations that you can't identify or pinpoint? Do you find yourself disconnected from your life and those things you once enjoyed doing? Have you ever experienced or seen something in the past that now invades your life on a daily basis? Have you ever just wanted to hide away from everything? I know that feeling and I'm telling you right now, you're not alone.
Theresa Blain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Online Only)
Currently immersed in hospice care, I offer compassionate support, grief therapy, and crisis intervention.
My career journey spans diverse fields, culminating in my passion for helping individuals explore their life's passions. With a background in education and a transition into medical social work and therapy, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. Whether it's work, health, relationships, or community resources, I'm here to advocate and guide you through life's challenges.
Currently immersed in hospice care, I offer compassionate support, grief therapy, and crisis intervention.
My career journey spans diverse fields, culminating in my passion for helping individuals explore their life's passions. With a background in education and a transition into medical social work and therapy, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. Whether it's work, health, relationships, or community resources, I'm here to advocate and guide you through life's challenges.
Jenni Pertuset
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients in WA and CA. My people are the deep thinkers and deep feelers — those who appreciate a gentle if persistent guide for their own thoughtful self-reflection and ethical action. Let's work together to create new possibilities for you and your relationships. I work with queer adults, couples, and non-traditional partnerships. Anger, grief, resentment . . . what's getting in your way?
Accepting new clients in WA and CA. My people are the deep thinkers and deep feelers — those who appreciate a gentle if persistent guide for their own thoughtful self-reflection and ethical action. Let's work together to create new possibilities for you and your relationships. I work with queer adults, couples, and non-traditional partnerships. Anger, grief, resentment . . . what's getting in your way?
Grace Mattes
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90010
I have experience working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions and trauma.
My goal is to welcome you where you are at in your personal journey, and create a space of collaboration and healing. I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy, understanding each of us to be the expert in our own lives. I am here to listen without judgement, help you learn about your authentic self, and be a guide along the way.
I have experience working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions and trauma.
My goal is to welcome you where you are at in your personal journey, and create a space of collaboration and healing. I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy, understanding each of us to be the expert in our own lives. I am here to listen without judgement, help you learn about your authentic self, and be a guide along the way.
Robert O'Brien
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed or caught in an endless loop of personal challenges? If so, you are not alone. Therapy is where you can heal from current stressors, past wounds, and negative thoughts or behavior patterns that unconsciously create recurring problems in life. As an affirmative clinician, I treat LGBTQ clients, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, shame, self-criticism, and trauma disorders. My practice is rooted in helping people improve their self-worth, daily focus, motivation and executive function skills. I also support people navigating relationship and family conflict, grief/loss and career challenges/transitions.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed or caught in an endless loop of personal challenges? If so, you are not alone. Therapy is where you can heal from current stressors, past wounds, and negative thoughts or behavior patterns that unconsciously create recurring problems in life. As an affirmative clinician, I treat LGBTQ clients, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, shame, self-criticism, and trauma disorders. My practice is rooted in helping people improve their self-worth, daily focus, motivation and executive function skills. I also support people navigating relationship and family conflict, grief/loss and career challenges/transitions.
Angela An
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Does anxiety, depression, stress, grief and/or addiction get in your way of living a full life? Is it affecting your health, family, work, school or relationships? When you are faced with such challenges, you may feel stuck, isolated, overwhelmed, hopeless or lost. You are not alone. We all feel like that sometimes. You can have your life back but it can be hard to do it alone. I'm here for you to provide a safe space and support you need. I will be the guiding light to help you move towards the positive changes. Together, we can find ways to reclaim your life.
Does anxiety, depression, stress, grief and/or addiction get in your way of living a full life? Is it affecting your health, family, work, school or relationships? When you are faced with such challenges, you may feel stuck, isolated, overwhelmed, hopeless or lost. You are not alone. We all feel like that sometimes. You can have your life back but it can be hard to do it alone. I'm here for you to provide a safe space and support you need. I will be the guiding light to help you move towards the positive changes. Together, we can find ways to reclaim your life.
Chong Yu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Overall, my experiences have been working with children and families who have undergone many losses, child abuse, grief issues, separation, depressive symptoms, PTSD, family and relationship issues, domestic violence, substance use/abuse, involvement with court and government agencies and changes of life.
Bi-lingual: Korean-American Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles County - Just minutes from Koreatown and Hancock Park area.
Although looking in the mirror may not seem so difficult, looking beyond what is on the surface and into our souls - it can be. What everyone sees on the outside may not be how it feels inside. What seems small to others may be life changing for you.
How do you cope with what life brings to you? How is it working for you?
Overall, my experiences have been working with children and families who have undergone many losses, child abuse, grief issues, separation, depressive symptoms, PTSD, family and relationship issues, domestic violence, substance use/abuse, involvement with court and government agencies and changes of life.
Bi-lingual: Korean-American Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles County - Just minutes from Koreatown and Hancock Park area.
Although looking in the mirror may not seem so difficult, looking beyond what is on the surface and into our souls - it can be. What everyone sees on the outside may not be how it feels inside. What seems small to others may be life changing for you.
How do you cope with what life brings to you? How is it working for you?
Jessica Beiler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004
As a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to support the treatment of relational issues, emotional pain, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I believe that person-centered care in a thoughtful, safe, and supportive environment is key to helping clients find more effective ways to confront and explore issues that are negatively impacting their lives. My aim is to help you better understand who you are, resolve inner and interpersonal conflicts, and live authentically in the world.
As a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to support the treatment of relational issues, emotional pain, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I believe that person-centered care in a thoughtful, safe, and supportive environment is key to helping clients find more effective ways to confront and explore issues that are negatively impacting their lives. My aim is to help you better understand who you are, resolve inner and interpersonal conflicts, and live authentically in the world.
Robyn Harrod
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004
I also focus on helping people cope with universal, yet difficult parts of life including depression and anxiety, grief and loss, relational conflict, and life transitions.
I have been a practicing LCSW in Los Angeles for close to 30 years. My expertise is in infertility and reproductive counseling and in the field of family building. My goal is to help individuals and couples cope with the challenges of infertility and explore alternative family building options including surrogacy, egg, sperm, or embryo donation, foster care, & adoption. The decision to start your family through alternative means can be one of the most challenging, as well as rewarding experiences in your life. With personal and professional experience, I provide support and compassion, calming the journey's inevitable stresses.
I also focus on helping people cope with universal, yet difficult parts of life including depression and anxiety, grief and loss, relational conflict, and life transitions.
I have been a practicing LCSW in Los Angeles for close to 30 years. My expertise is in infertility and reproductive counseling and in the field of family building. My goal is to help individuals and couples cope with the challenges of infertility and explore alternative family building options including surrogacy, egg, sperm, or embryo donation, foster care, & adoption. The decision to start your family through alternative means can be one of the most challenging, as well as rewarding experiences in your life. With personal and professional experience, I provide support and compassion, calming the journey's inevitable stresses.
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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.