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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Downey, CA

Coping with the death of a spouse, parent, or child is deeply personal. Downey residents can find compassionate grief counseling through Headway, where providers help with unresolved grief, meaning-making, and navigating the unique challenges of losing someone close. Sessions support your path toward acceptance and healing.

Nancy Macias

Nancy Macias

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Downey, CA


“I am a Mexican American Latinx therapist dedicated to enhancing the mental health wellness and overall well-being of those who have experienced trauma...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yeni Hercules

Yeni Hercules

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.6 mi away • Bellflower, CA


As a psychotherapist that have been in practice for 12 years, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step!

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Kimetha Petteway-Turner

Kimetha Petteway-Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.9 mi away • Lynwood, CA


“I believe that the foundations of effective therapy are a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Uchechi Nwosu-Iroha

Uchechi Nwosu-Iroha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Norwalk, CA


“I will utilize a person-centered approach by providing unconditional positive regard and implementing active listening and supportive reflection to establish trust and build therapeutic rapport.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Courtney Harden

Courtney Harden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“As a therapist you can expect that I will meet you where you are. I will walk alongside you on this journey of wellness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Timothy Won

Timothy Won

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 mi away • La Palma, CA


“I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and relationship challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Williams

Claudia Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I believe in creating a safe space free of judgment, where you can speak about those self-doubts, insecurities, and feelings that have existed from childhood and are affecting your current adult relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Carlos Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I focus on creating a down-to-earth, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can slow things down, talk honestly about what's going on, and start making sense of what's been feeling heavy or stuck.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carol Bartels

Carol Bartels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I know that seeking therapy can be scary! It is my desire to help you feel relaxed, understand what to expect...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Williams

Veronica Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I provide a safe, validating space where you are truly heard. My collaborative approach blends person centered and emotionally focused therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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Angelica Cano

Angelica Cano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Alhambra, CA


My name is Angelica Cano I am a licensed mental health therapist, LCSW, with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. My goal with each of my clients is to create a welcoming environment where they can begin their own healing journey. I believe each person can create positive changes for themselves through education, community, support and encouragement. As a first-generation Mexican American college graduate, I am passionate about helping the Latin-o/a/x community across every challenge life brings.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Farah

Joanna Farah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Long Beach, CA


I work with adults and teens navigating trauma, burnout, identity, and the particular exhaustion of being a sensitive person in a fast-changing world. My work goes beyond talk therapy to build a flexible nervous system, helping to regulate it, reduce symptoms of trauma, and build resilience.

Many of the people I work with are doing everything right on paper. They are the ones who keep showing up, holding it together, being the person everyone else leans on. And they are exhausted in a way that is hard to explain to the people around them. They worry they are making the wrong choices or that everyone else has it together.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Diane Vargas

Dr. Diane Vargas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Chino, CA


“I am curious about your life history and how your spirituality can play a vital role in your recovery.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heidi DE Leon

Heidi DE Leon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Signal Hill, CA


“With 18 years of experience in addiction treatment, I have seen firsthand the resilience people discover when given the right support.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Aukse Goktepe

Aukse Goktepe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“At the clinic, we treat patients like family and strive to provide the best mental health care by incorporating different treatment modalities to help you feel your best.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Be Staub

Be Staub

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Long Beach, CA


As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist, my work centers queer and transgender preteens, teens, and adults, as well as individuals with current or past foster care involvement. My clients may be feeling overwhelmed, questioning their identity, or don't know where to start with therapy. I can support you by helping you notice patterns and build trust in your own process.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Celeste Gallegos Vazquez

Celeste Gallegos Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Alhambra, CA


“My practice is grounded in compassion and strengths-based principles, and I firmly believe in the power of community and connection as pathways to healing and personal growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teru Kanazawa

Teru Kanazawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • South Pasadena, CA


“I work as a collaborator with you in an honest, truthful and transparent process to achieving the best you can be.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Sumner

Erin Sumner

Therapist

In-person • 9.2 mi away • Signal Hill, CA


“I treat adults, specializing in relationships, trauma, stress, workplace conflict, anxiety, sexual abuse/assault, family dynamics, divorce, life changes, & personal crises.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Physical health issues
Direct, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Destinee Torres

Destinee Torres

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Alamitos, CA


“I strive for every patient to leave each visit feeling empowered, hopeful, and confident in the path ahead.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lalisa Morgan Reed

Lalisa Morgan Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6 mi away • Lakewood, CA


“You cannot give from an empty cup. Learn to love and take care of yourselves so that you can fully love and embrace others within healthy boundaries.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Karubian

Ashley Karubian

Therapist

In-person • 11 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


Growing up in California, Colorado and Tennessee concocted a Midwestern warmth with an open-mindedness and appreciation of our differences. These experiences gave me a curiosity for how humans develop in their environments and with their unique histories, leading me to pursue psychology.

I studied Political Science at Vanderbilt University before a seven year tenure in the corporate world. I am grateful for this experience as it has added depth and perspective to my work with clients. In 2014 I began my counseling psychology degree at The Wright Institute in Berkeley and then completed my training in San Francisco. My training journey encompassed internships at community mental health clinics, elementary and high schools, group therapy practices, and social service sites where I received intensive supervision in a variety of modalities. I regularly attend trainings and consult with colleagues to hone my craft and provide the best possible care.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beatriz Gutierrez- Escalante

Beatriz Gutierrez- Escalante

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I am a Latina bilingual therapist with 15 years of professional mental health experience. I specialize in working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, difficulties with acculturation, work stress and domestic violence. I work with children/adolescents, parents, couples and individuals. I Graduated from Pacific Oaks College with a Masters Degree in Marriage Family Therapy with specialization in Latino/a Family Studies. I am passionate about working with families.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Glatt

Vanessa Glatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and change, and that therapy can help unlock that potential.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Michelle Vogel

Michelle Vogel

Therapist

In-person • 12 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I enjoy it when clients say, "I've never thought of it that way". Clients can expect to find a more precise and simpler understanding of themselves...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ahila Muthaiya

Ahila Muthaiya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“She emphasizes that there are many other approaches that can be taken before resorting to medication adjustments.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
David Trejo

David Trejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Jensen

Heather Jensen

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and steady. I integrate evidence‐based modalities with a grounded therapeutic presence, creating a space where clients can explore openly, build insight, and move toward greater clarity and resilience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Eric Pierce

Eric Pierce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Hi I'm Eric. My clients describe me as easy to talk to, open, and compassionate. I see my role as unlocking the healer within you, developing a plan for change, and transforming new insights into lasting growth.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lakana Nicolas

Lakana Nicolas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps individuals and couples navigate life’s more difficult and complex experiences. I specialize in supporting patients in understanding how past experiences impact present-day challenges, so they can move toward a more fulfilling, authentic, and connected life.

Grief or loss, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Virginia Green

Dr. Virginia Green

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Lawndale, CA


“Your first session will be an opportunity to share what is keeping you up at night with a kind, irreverent, loving and generous human.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jonna Tamases

Jonna Tamases

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I support you in working through past events, discovering your true self, and learning new skills to empower you.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maple Moriji

Maple Moriji

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“His calling is to specialize in treating clients who have struggled with issues related to cultural diversity and who have suffered from trauma while growing up (such as childhood sexual abuse).”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rosa Lizarraga

Rosa Lizarraga

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is collaborative, curious, and relational, emphasizing a strong therapeutic partnership between client and therapist.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Klein

Jonathan Klein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles and love this work. I came to therapy through an unconventional path — nearly a decade in film and photography, work as a youth counselor, and service in the military — all of which deeply shaped how I understand people and their stories.

I earned my master's degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I focused on psychodynamic and depth-oriented approaches. My thesis centered on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, a specialty I've continued developing through advanced trainings I've completed.

I work with individuals, couples, adolescents & families across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have a particular love for working with creative professionals, veterans and young adults. I'm LGBTQ+ affirmative and love working with folks from the queer community.

My practice spans traditional talk therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) — including psychedelic integration support for those processing experiences outside of our work together. I see clients in person in Atwater Village in Northeast LA, and virtually throughout California.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dennis Ly

Dennis Ly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—not just the symptoms—by addressing emotional, physical, and lifestyle factors that contribute to mental health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rainbow Tarumoto

Rainbow Tarumoto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am especially passionate about supporting individuals who have experienced medical trauma, chronic stress, or life transitions that have impacted their mental well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jackson Tea

Jackson Tea

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is rooted in creating a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to take an active role in your treatment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Vivienne Peng

Vivienne Peng

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“I believe that healing begins in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My integrative treatment approach includes medication management, psychotherapy-informed techniques, psychoeducation, and holistic strategies rooted in trauma-informed care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Clint Nacar

Clint Nacar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“With the collaboration of each patient, Mr. Nacar strives to develop individualized plans of care addressing each patient's unique situation and concerns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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