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Grief counselors and therapists in Berkeley, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Berkeley, CA

Grieving the loss of a loved one in Berkeley? Headway connects you with 5,632 licensed therapists offering evidence-based grief counseling and bereavement support. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in complicated grief treatment, grief therapy, and meaningful coping strategies. Many clients pay as low as $0 per session with insurance.

Delinda Samp

Delinda Samp

Therapist

Virtual • Roseville, CA


“I offer a calm and non-judgmental space where you can safely explore your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Anvari

Brittany Anvari

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe healing begins with meaningful connection. My work with cancer patients and their families has deeply shaped my understanding of pain, loss, resilience, and the complexities that relationships face during times of crisis. I support adults of all ages in navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, and relationship concerns, offering both compassionate guidance and practical, effective tools for growth and healing.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelli Brower

Kelli Brower

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe everyone deserves an individualized approach to their mental health care and is ultimately in charge of their own journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaddia Ghneim

Shaddia Ghneim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I always say that "healing starts with being human." By our very nature we are built to survive, but we can learn how to turn surviving into thriving.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Urania Acevedo

Dr. Urania Acevedo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be both compassionate and productive, and that genuine emotional growth flourishes when we balance evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Demetric Marsh

Demetric Marsh

Therapist

Virtual • California


Demetric “Dee” Marsh, LCSW, JD, is a dedicated behavioral health professional with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She is a multistate licensed Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law School in New York. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Adelphi University, with a specialization in mental health and addictions, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University in Sociology with a minor in Political Science and French Language/Culture.

Dee has extensive experience working in a variety of roles, including psychotherapist, program director, clinical supervisor, adjunct professor, and consultant. She also provides LCSW clinical supervision. Her practice includes working with individuals, families, couples, and groups.

She specializes in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, addictions, grief and loss, workplace and employment issues, women’s issues, diversity and cultural concerns, spirituality, and court-related assessments and recommendations, as well as foster care and adoption-related services.

Dee believes in meeting each client where they are and tailoring treatment to their unique needs. She is committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment that fosters trust, healing, growth, and a strong therapeutic alliance.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caryn Torres

Caryn Torres

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer support, tools, help with emotional regulation, reframing your false self beliefs and healing your inner child.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Diaz

Aaron Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • California


If anxiety, depression, or past trauma feels like a constant burden, you don’t have to carry it alone. I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy as a powerful, evidence-based approach to help you move past what’s holding you back — whether that’s past trauma, addictive patterns, or persistent emotional pain.

I hold a Masters in Marriage and Family therapy ( LMFT), my Doctorate in Social Work and specialized training in EMDR. Over my 13 years in practice, I have supported clients across a range of mental health and addiction settings — outpatient clinics, private practice, intensive treatment programs, etc.

My work is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and empowerment. I deeply believe in your capacity to heal and grow — even when it may feel impossible now.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carla Fort

Carla Fort

Therapist

Virtual • California


You're here! Right here, right now! You may not be where you want to be yet, but you have already taken a step towards facing challenges with a strength you never knew you had. Besides, it doesn't hurt to get a little assistance on the way. I'm here to help you. Let me tell you something. Nothing is as remarkable as seeing positive change in my client! Helping you make even the smallest steps towards your goal every day brings me joy and I make sure to let you know when I've noticed your progress. Even when they seem too small to notice, I'll notice! You’ll be surprised how much a little positivity can help.

I am a licensed professional counselor and a certified rehabilitation counselor with additional experience in helping individuals get back to work to attain the highest success possible after experiencing any life changing issues. I have helped people with almost everything you can think of. I have helped those with mild and severe mental health concerns.

When I counsel, my style is energetic, compassionate, and supportive. I praise your progressions, and I can show you how to be proud of your efforts and steps in the right direction. I am client-centered and I want to listen to you and be as helpful as is humanly possible. I love to empower my clients. I can't wait to meet you!

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Parinaz Golozar Basiri

Parinaz Golozar Basiri

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am EMDR trained. EMDR is recognized as an effective form of treatment for trauma and other disturbing experiences by the American Psychiatric Association.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Stacy Judah

Dr. Stacy Judah

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, supportive space where children feel safe to express themselves and begin to understand their emotions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Juan Perez

Dr. Juan Perez

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I create a nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are and explore what you want to change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Max Miller

Max Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


There is always a path beyond what you're struggling with now. For 35 years I've had the privilege to help people like you look at their lives. I've helped them find ways to directly look at the pain, fear, anger, shame, depression, trauma, and other struggles that feel overwhelming. More importantly, I've helped people move beyond today's focus on pain and struggle to discover new ways to manage their lives, to suffer less, to feel more space, trust, and aliveness.

I completed my MA in Buddhist and Contemplative Psychology in 1992 and have added extensive training in mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, treatment of PTSD and complex trauma, Dialogue Therapy for couples, and addictions. But methods alone don't heal. We'll build a strong therapeutic partnership over time to help you feel like yourself again.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Judy Iwanier

Judy Iwanier

Therapist

Virtual • Petaluma, CA


“I provide support to survivors of traumatic experiences, individuals who have experienced a loss or separation from a loved one, as well as those suffering from depression and anxiety.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Plumb

David Plumb

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I show up as a steady, compassionate, and practical therapist who believes people deserve support that feels human, respectful, and genuinely useful.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Angela Timmons

Dr. Angela Timmons

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Caroline Kristo

Dr. Caroline Kristo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My focus is on creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Henriette Backer

Henriette Backer

Therapist

Virtual • California


I came from Denmark to California for my own therapy and healing. After working for 20+ years as an educator and creating a family, I decided to pursue the road to become a therapist. I've worked with a diverse range of people, families, ages and challenges in humanistic, person centered, emotion focused schools, in psychodynamic community clinic, in substance use recovery center running groups and in a treatment center for clients suffering from eating disorders and co-existing conditions. Working in this field continues to give me an in depth understanding of the human soul and heart that I strive to use to help others heal.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angela Hernandez

Angela Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“I take a warm, down-to-earth approach and strive to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Naveta Barry

Naveta Barry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My clients often tell me this is the first place they've felt they didn't have to pretend they were okay.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrian Tafoya

Adrian Tafoya

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using EMDR, trauma-informed care, and culturally holistic practices, I guide clients to reconnect with their inner balance (cualli tonalli).”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Avi Levin

Avi Levin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“It's within the potential space of the therapeutic experience that we can grow beyond our prior limitations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dara Charlton

Dara Charlton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen, safe, and supported. I help clients move from self criticism to self connection.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joe Kovacevich

Joe Kovacevich

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our focus together will be on bringing awareness and curiosity into your internal world so you become more integrated and content in life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kelly Phipps Gesker

Kelly Phipps Gesker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Aimee Stroup

Aimee Stroup

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Redding, CA


“I work with a varied age group, multiple tools, and bring mindfulness as well as extensive life experience into the safe space created in therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Strehle

Jennifer Strehle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using a body-based, trauma-informed approach rooted in somatic work, attachment theory, and dream work, I help you feel grounded and understood, honoring your cultural identity.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Linda Snouffer

Linda Snouffer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I empower people to decrease their negative thinking and build new insights into their own natural strengths and creating awarenesses to triggers that may keep them from being their best selves.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Krystle Peguero

Krystle Peguero

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm here to offer a warm, nonjudgmental space for adults dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem struggles, and substance use.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Redd

Andrea Redd

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that each of us has a capacity for growth and change and that healing is possible, even after the hardest experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Taina Connelly

Taina Connelly

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing services in Florida and California. I graduated from Pace University and have been practicing as a clinician for 24 years. The decision to seek therapy can be hard and intimidating. My goal is to provide a space for exploration, reflection and growth.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jenna LaVallee

Jenna LaVallee

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I am fairly laid back and work hard to meet people where they are at. What works for you, works for me.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Cassidy Gutoman

Cassidy Gutoman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I believe in empowering you to understand your thoughts, emotions, and relationships so that you can create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tracey Downs

Tracey Downs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a conversational approach, creating a friendly connection that allows you space to vent and process...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jason Ballou

Jason Ballou

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I blend clinical expertise with a warm, collaborative approach. I specialize in trauma-informed and LGBTQ+-affirming therapy, ensuring our work honors your unique identity.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terra Forristel

Terra Forristel

Therapist

Virtual • California


I provide compassionate, strengths-based therapy to support individuals navigating life’s most difficult seasons, including trauma, major life transitions, and grief. My approach centers on helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they work through emotional challenges and move toward healing and resilience.

I specialize in grief and loss, adjustment to terminal illness, and anxiety. Using process-oriented and compassion-focused counseling techniques, I help clients explore their experiences at a deeper level while developing practical tools for emotional balance and self-understanding. I am also trained in Brainspotting, an evidence-based trauma therapy that supports clients in processing deep emotional pain and unresolved trauma in a safe and supportive environment.

My goal is to create a therapeutic space where clients feel understood, respected, and encouraged to grow at their own pace.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, End of life care, PTSD, Trauma
Energetic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Jacobs

Heather Jacobs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My focus is to assist you in strengthening your own abilities, increasing your self awareness, and all the while learn to cope with every day stressors that inevitably pop up.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Annie Vo

Annie Vo

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Annie Vo, and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CA. I specialized in working with individuals, adults, children, and families with trauma, grief, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I work collaboratively to explore the connection and meaning of your unique life challenges by reflecting, processing, and recognizing the underlying root of your conflict. I utilize visual and engaging strategies and interventions to support my client in implementing and enhancing their coping skills and deeper therapeutic insight.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brie-Anna Reed

Brie-Anna Reed

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rashida Khan

Rashida Khan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive with kindness, compassion, and respect, and look forward to collaborating on treatment together to achieve motivation and progress.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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