Grief Therapists in San Antonio, TX
My role is to walk alongside you as you rebuild confidence, self-worth, and improving anxiety, depression, and grief.
Being human has its challenges. One of the hardest things we do as human beings is to grieve our losses. We face struggles, break ups, changing jobs, retirement, moving etc. In order to fully embrace new journeys, sometimes we have to say goodbye to the old. But leaving something or someone behind can be difficult and painful.
My role is to walk alongside you as you rebuild confidence, self-worth, and improving anxiety, depression, and grief.
Being human has its challenges. One of the hardest things we do as human beings is to grieve our losses. We face struggles, break ups, changing jobs, retirement, moving etc. In order to fully embrace new journeys, sometimes we have to say goodbye to the old. But leaving something or someone behind can be difficult and painful.
With 33 years as a licensed counselor, I have gained much life and professional experience as well as a love for this work. Human beings are endlessly interesting. I enjoy connecting with all kinds of clients in an authentic way to discover together how the counseling relationship can benefit them.
My approach is versatile and flexible, allowing a calm and healing environment for the exploration of inner dynamics, cognitive patterns, relationship difficulties, blocks to spiritual growth, and solution-focused collaboration. I am naturally very curious, so I will be actively engaged as you seek healing and perspective.
With 33 years as a licensed counselor, I have gained much life and professional experience as well as a love for this work. Human beings are endlessly interesting. I enjoy connecting with all kinds of clients in an authentic way to discover together how the counseling relationship can benefit them.
My approach is versatile and flexible, allowing a calm and healing environment for the exploration of inner dynamics, cognitive patterns, relationship difficulties, blocks to spiritual growth, and solution-focused collaboration. I am naturally very curious, so I will be actively engaged as you seek healing and perspective.
Life is a journey and how you choose to live in it every day is up to you and only you. Embrace what is right in front of you and move away from dwelling on the past. Set goals in order to live in the gift of today and strategize on what opportunities are ahead in your future. Everyone needs someone to talk to, everyone. Do you need to re-engage with life? Is something holding you back? Let's work together so that you can be free of internal critical voices, which often fuel unnecessary anxiety, fear, distraction and self-doubt.
Life is a journey and how you choose to live in it every day is up to you and only you. Embrace what is right in front of you and move away from dwelling on the past. Set goals in order to live in the gift of today and strategize on what opportunities are ahead in your future. Everyone needs someone to talk to, everyone. Do you need to re-engage with life? Is something holding you back? Let's work together so that you can be free of internal critical voices, which often fuel unnecessary anxiety, fear, distraction and self-doubt.
Changes in relationships are often overwhelming and cause stress, anxiety, quilt, grief, or trauma.
As a therapist, I tailor my approach to the needs of an individual or family. Cognitive behavioral therapy, a systems approach, solution focused therapy, and narrative therapy are some of the ways I approach assisting a client in dealing with issues.
Changes in relationships are often overwhelming and cause stress, anxiety, quilt, grief, or trauma.
As a therapist, I tailor my approach to the needs of an individual or family. Cognitive behavioral therapy, a systems approach, solution focused therapy, and narrative therapy are some of the ways I approach assisting a client in dealing with issues.
A major area in my service to others involves an inevitable part of the human experience: grief and loss, including pet loss.
While death and divorce are at the top of the list, there are actually 40+ types of losses that lead to the pain and trauma of grieving. I can help you learn skills to move beyond the paralyzing pain of grief. Another focus of my work is supporting former members of cults or high control groups recover their sense of autonomy and spiritual self-agency.
A major area in my service to others involves an inevitable part of the human experience: grief and loss, including pet loss.
While death and divorce are at the top of the list, there are actually 40+ types of losses that lead to the pain and trauma of grieving. I can help you learn skills to move beyond the paralyzing pain of grief. Another focus of my work is supporting former members of cults or high control groups recover their sense of autonomy and spiritual self-agency.
I believe you are capable of the change you want to see in your life. My goal is to help individuals, couples, and families find healing and embrace hope. Seeking help can be challenging. I will create a safe space for you to feel, grieve and explore your life; I will meet you with warmth, genuineness, and non-judgement. You deserve a secure place to be vulnerable and I hope to provide that place for you.
I believe you are capable of the change you want to see in your life. My goal is to help individuals, couples, and families find healing and embrace hope. Seeking help can be challenging. I will create a safe space for you to feel, grieve and explore your life; I will meet you with warmth, genuineness, and non-judgement. You deserve a secure place to be vulnerable and I hope to provide that place for you.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and addiction.
Our first session will give us time to get to know each other. Therapy is a process and we will go through this journey together. Although there is paperwork involved before our first session, we will use this time to ask each other questions. If you are bringing a child, I will also get to know the family better so that we can all support the child.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and addiction.
Our first session will give us time to get to know each other. Therapy is a process and we will go through this journey together. Although there is paperwork involved before our first session, we will use this time to ask each other questions. If you are bringing a child, I will also get to know the family better so that we can all support the child.
I have success helping clients who face challenges in the areas of trauma, grief/ loss, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, addiction, spiritual concerns, abuse, eating disorders, and others.
I specialize in brief therapy with a solution-focused approach using my client's strengths to arrive at solutions to their current problem. Oftentimes, these solutions can be practiced and implemented in a relatively short period of time. If necessary, I use additional tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
I have success helping clients who face challenges in the areas of trauma, grief/ loss, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, addiction, spiritual concerns, abuse, eating disorders, and others.
I specialize in brief therapy with a solution-focused approach using my client's strengths to arrive at solutions to their current problem. Oftentimes, these solutions can be practiced and implemented in a relatively short period of time. If necessary, I use additional tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
Life can bring unexpected challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected from ourselves. Therapy can be a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. I offer a warm, compassionate space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns contributing to distress.
Life can bring unexpected challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected from ourselves. Therapy can be a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. I offer a warm, compassionate space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns contributing to distress.
I see both therapy and coaching as personal training for the psyche. My ideal client is one that is motivated to talk and work with me to develop deeper understandings of themselves and others and create positive changes within themselves and the systems within which they interact. I am also very excited to have added dating coaching to my list of services offered and would love to discuss with you all that dating coaching is and all that it can potentially do for you! Recently added Generating Possibility, Together! to the practice, check out this great group!
I see both therapy and coaching as personal training for the psyche. My ideal client is one that is motivated to talk and work with me to develop deeper understandings of themselves and others and create positive changes within themselves and the systems within which they interact. I am also very excited to have added dating coaching to my list of services offered and would love to discuss with you all that dating coaching is and all that it can potentially do for you! Recently added Generating Possibility, Together! to the practice, check out this great group!
Are you tired of grieving on your own and not feeling heard?
I believe empathy, curiosity, and meaningful change is possible. I offer a judgment free zone where you can feel supported in a calm space to explore your experiences, emotions, and relationships . We will work together to better understand the patterns that shape your life, while developing new ways of connecting that feel more authentic and fulfilling.
Are you tired of grieving on your own and not feeling heard?
I believe empathy, curiosity, and meaningful change is possible. I offer a judgment free zone where you can feel supported in a calm space to explore your experiences, emotions, and relationships . We will work together to better understand the patterns that shape your life, while developing new ways of connecting that feel more authentic and fulfilling.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Taking charge of your mental health can be a difficult process, one that everyone has to face. My therapy techniques allow me to get to the root of the problem you come to see me with while also exploring how the problem came to be. We will collaboratively work together to come up with ideas that are best suited for you and your lifestyle. No challenge is too small or large, I happily work with people one on one, see families, and help couple's strengthen their relationship. Whatever the problem may be, my focus is to help you get through it!
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Taking charge of your mental health can be a difficult process, one that everyone has to face. My therapy techniques allow me to get to the root of the problem you come to see me with while also exploring how the problem came to be. We will collaboratively work together to come up with ideas that are best suited for you and your lifestyle. No challenge is too small or large, I happily work with people one on one, see families, and help couple's strengthen their relationship. Whatever the problem may be, my focus is to help you get through it!
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 7 years of experience working with school-aged children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish and focus on supporting individuals as they navigate everyday stressors, emotional challenges, and concerns that may feel overwhelming to manage alone.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 7 years of experience working with school-aged children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish and focus on supporting individuals as they navigate everyday stressors, emotional challenges, and concerns that may feel overwhelming to manage alone.
I have had the privilege of supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges.
My approach is collaborative, holistic, and culturally responsive. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where to begin, you don’t have to go through it alone. Therapy can be a place where you feel truly heard and understood—without judgment. I meet you where you are, recognizing that your experiences, values, and background shape your journey.
I have had the privilege of supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges.
My approach is collaborative, holistic, and culturally responsive. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where to begin, you don’t have to go through it alone. Therapy can be a place where you feel truly heard and understood—without judgment. I meet you where you are, recognizing that your experiences, values, and background shape your journey.
I am a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate, supervised by Christopher Hansen LPC-S, with a year’s worth of experience working with victims of crime, helping them work through PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief.
I received my master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University - Kingsville. I utilize integrative therapy, narrative therapy, and person-centered therapy. I like to use activities to help clients see the growth and changes they have made.
I am a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate, supervised by Christopher Hansen LPC-S, with a year’s worth of experience working with victims of crime, helping them work through PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief.
I received my master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University - Kingsville. I utilize integrative therapy, narrative therapy, and person-centered therapy. I like to use activities to help clients see the growth and changes they have made.
Has your child experienced grief or trauma that has significantly impacted their day-to-day functioning?
As a child and teen specialist, I help kids find deep healing from grief and trauma and learn coping skills to show up better for themselves, their families and their friends. I collaborate with parents and families to provide an in-depth assessment, set goals, and gain the tools to heal, cope, and thrive.
Has your child experienced grief or trauma that has significantly impacted their day-to-day functioning?
As a child and teen specialist, I help kids find deep healing from grief and trauma and learn coping skills to show up better for themselves, their families and their friends. I collaborate with parents and families to provide an in-depth assessment, set goals, and gain the tools to heal, cope, and thrive.
Maria Del Rocio
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229
The way you view the world is specifically unique to you. Similarly, the way you ask questions, seek answers, and find hope is distinctly your own. As your counselor, changing your worldview is not the approach I take. Instead, I work alongside you to better understand it, create space for your curiosity, find resilience, and to navigate life's challenges. Showing up as you are can be intimidating, but know that you are welcomed.
The way you view the world is specifically unique to you. Similarly, the way you ask questions, seek answers, and find hope is distinctly your own. As your counselor, changing your worldview is not the approach I take. Instead, I work alongside you to better understand it, create space for your curiosity, find resilience, and to navigate life's challenges. Showing up as you are can be intimidating, but know that you are welcomed.
Angela Marie Gouger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCN, SEP
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
I am a holistic therapist specializing in trauma treatment, using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and the Safe and Sound Protocol. These therapies work with the mind, body, and emotions to help release stored trauma and create pathways for healing. Our bodies carry the imprints of our experiences, and when trauma remains unprocessed, it can leave us feeling stuck. If traditional therapies haven’t brought the movement or relief you’re seeking, this might be a new path to explore. I’m here to walk alongside you and support your journey toward the life you envision.
I am a holistic therapist specializing in trauma treatment, using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and the Safe and Sound Protocol. These therapies work with the mind, body, and emotions to help release stored trauma and create pathways for healing. Our bodies carry the imprints of our experiences, and when trauma remains unprocessed, it can leave us feeling stuck. If traditional therapies haven’t brought the movement or relief you’re seeking, this might be a new path to explore. I’m here to walk alongside you and support your journey toward the life you envision.
I specialize in helping adults navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and grief.
In our first session, clients can expect a warm and welcoming environment where we begin by discussing your reasons for seeking therapy and any specific challenges you’re facing. I’ll take the time to listen carefully to your concerns and ask questions to better understand your background and goals.
I specialize in helping adults navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and grief.
In our first session, clients can expect a warm and welcoming environment where we begin by discussing your reasons for seeking therapy and any specific challenges you’re facing. I’ll take the time to listen carefully to your concerns and ask questions to better understand your background and goals.
My approach to therapy
I'm a LCSW-S with more than 10 years of experience as a therapist specializing in treating trauma, grief, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and OCD.
Great to meet you!
I look forward to meeting you and working together to determine your goals for treatment and how to get there. I've been a social worker for more than 30 years and most recently have over 10 years of experience in a mental health setting working veterans, first responders, and active duty services members with a variety of needs. I have a passion for working with couples, families and individuals.
My approach to therapy
I'm a LCSW-S with more than 10 years of experience as a therapist specializing in treating trauma, grief, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and OCD.
Great to meet you!
I look forward to meeting you and working together to determine your goals for treatment and how to get there. I've been a social worker for more than 30 years and most recently have over 10 years of experience in a mental health setting working veterans, first responders, and active duty services members with a variety of needs. I have a passion for working with couples, families and individuals.
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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.