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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Gardena, CA

Grieving a parent, partner, sibling, or friend? Gardena residents can access specialized grief counseling through Headway's network of 5,645 providers. Our therapists offer trauma-informed bereavement support and coping strategies to help you navigate loss and find closure.

Hannah Bernstein

Hannah Bernstein

Therapist

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


“I'm warm, direct, and a little bit stubborn about hope. I'll listen closely and I'll tell you the truth as I see it.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Dodd

Jennifer Dodd

Therapist

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


“My approach to therapy uses EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and somatic tools such as mindfulness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Sharon Reiner

Sharon Reiner

Therapist

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


“I believe you are already fully equipped to heal and find well-being. My role is to help you uncover and access those innate qualities.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Emmanuel Garcia

Emmanuel Garcia

Therapist

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


I’m Emmanuel Garcia, a Mexican American therapist, first-generation college graduate, and founder of Radiate Hope Therapy. I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents navigating trauma, substance use, identity struggles, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Many of the people I work with feel weighed down by emotions or uncertain about their direction, especially during sobriety or recovery.

Growing up, I witnessed how mental health was often stigmatized and silenced, especially for men in Latino communities. I know how isolating that silence can feel. My own journey through therapy and recovery taught me that true strength isn’t in staying quiet, it’s in showing up for yourself and beginning to heal. That lived experience shapes the empathy, understanding, and care I bring to every session.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Joshua Ong

Joshua Ong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I believe mental health care requires a multifaceted and holistic approach to treatment, addressing various aspects of an individual's life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Jack Sample

Dr. Jack Sample

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I'm Dr. Jack Sample, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles offering psychodynamic, depth-oriented therapy at my office in Hollywood. My practice is informed by training and education in psychology, cultural anthropology, and nonfiction storytelling. I believe therapy is an opportunity to address the roots of suffering and support enduring change. My approach aims to cultivate capacities for thinking, feeling, and creativity to foster a greater sense of agency and aliveness.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Dr. Dana Kline

Dr. Dana Kline

Psychologist

In-person • 14 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


I am licensed clinical psychologist in California. I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology and MA in Counseling Psychology.

I am trained in the depth psychological tradition (psychoanalytic psychotherapy, psychodynamic and Jungian/analytic psychology). I listen to how deep-rooted beliefs, current dilemmas in daily life, socio-cultural factors, and emotional responses are communicating through the expression of psychological symptoms.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Dr. Sheida Francis

Dr. Sheida Francis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I view therapy as an adventure into our inner world. Understanding the inner forces that drive our feelings is vital.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Carrie McElwee

Carrie McElwee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I believe in meeting my clients where they are and creating a safe space help them feel empowered, as positive change occurs judgement-free and unapologetic.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Alena Cabrero

Alena Cabrero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


Welcome, I'm glad you're here. I’m a warm and compassionate therapist with several years of experience working in mental health. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and work with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply wanting to understand themselves more deeply. I take a collaborative approach, tailoring our sessions to your unique needs and goals. My priority is creating a space where you feel supported, seen, and safe to explore whatever comes up.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lalisa Morgan Reed

Lalisa Morgan Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 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

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Richard Gadue

Richard Gadue

Therapist

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


I have had the privilege of doing this work for more than 30 years, learning along the way and stopping only to learn more.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eric Pierce

Eric Pierce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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
Jonathan Vela

Jonathan Vela

Therapist

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


My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I pull from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you understand patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but I also lean into a humanistic style, meaning I see you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a set of symptoms.

I believe therapy should feel like a safe, judgment-free space where you can show up as you are. Whether we’re exploring your relationships, working through anxiety or depression, or identifying what really matters to you, my goal is to support your growth with curiosity, care, and clarity.

I also value realness, I’ll challenge you when it’s helpful, offer insight when you're stuck, and celebrate the progress you might overlook. You're the expert on your life; I’m here to help you reconnect with that truth and build the kind of change that lasts.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maple Moriji

Maple Moriji

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 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
Timothy Won

Timothy Won

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Jonathan Klein

Jonathan Klein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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
Angelica Cano

Angelica Cano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Erin Sumner

Erin Sumner

Therapist

In-person • 10 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
Uchechi Nwosu-Iroha

Uchechi Nwosu-Iroha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 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
Celeste Gallegos Vazquez

Celeste Gallegos Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Artin Baghramian

Artin Baghramian

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


My name is Artin Baghramian and I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Atwater Village.

My training has taken me across a wide range of settings; a college campus, a community mental health clinic, an older adult clinic, and a forensic environment. I have also completed advanced postgraduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Working across these contexts has shaped my ability to sit with people from all walks of life, whatever they are carrying.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexander Lewin

Alexander Lewin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I have a special passion for working with artists and creative professionals as they wrestle with fears, fantasies, depressions, manias, and all the challenges not only of making art but of making a living through art.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I bring 20 years of experience in many areas of therapy including LGBT specializations, drug/alcohol issues specialization, and a client centered approach

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Rachel Melvald

Rachel Melvald

Therapist

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


“I am a goal-oriented, collaborative, and direct therapist who offers practical tools and reflective insight to help you move forward.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Destinee Torres

Destinee Torres

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Angele Caron

Angele Caron

Therapist

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


“I look at systemic understanding of behavior and language to examine perspective, separate one's core values from societal expectations, and create space for growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Vogel

Michelle Vogel

Therapist

In-person • 17 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
Miranda Vatterott

Miranda Vatterott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe you are the expert in your life. You have the answers. You just may need some guidance in accessing them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Doug Wilson

Dr. Doug Wilson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Burbank, CA


“I collaborate with a wide range of clients, with a particular interest in helping men with a variety of issues including relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, difficult childhoods, and infidelity.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Dvorak

James Dvorak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and those exploring questions around identity, belonging, and connection.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Niki Payne

Niki Payne

Therapist

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


I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also hold a degree in Mind-Body Psychology and am trained in clinical hypnotherapy. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade working in digital marketing, which gives me unique insight into the stressors of fast-paced careers, identity development, and the challenge of balancing ambition with well-being.

I’ve worked with a diverse range of clients, including women navigating heartbreak or life transitions, professionals seeking purpose, and individuals healing from trauma, anxiety, or people-pleasing patterns. I’m passionate about helping people live with more intention and emotional freedom.

Therapy is personal, and I do my best to meet people where they are—with curiosity, compassion, and care. As someone who’s done a lot of personal healing work myself, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to ask for help. My goal is to create a space where you can be real, be seen, and make meaningful changes at your own pace.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Baldasseroni

Maria Baldasseroni

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Studio City, CA


“I offer a space of sincere empathy and emotional safety to explore, learn and grow from discomfort and unease.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Denise Benitez

Denise Benitez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Whittier, CA


“My work has focused on adolescents, children in foster care, family systems, domestic violence/trauma, couples therapy/relationship issues, ethnic minority mental health and LGBTQ clients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ryan Lisman

Ryan Lisman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Burbank, CA


“I employ a humanistic therapy approach that is client-centered and tailored to your individual therapeutic needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Diane Vargas

Dr. Diane Vargas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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
Teru Kanazawa

Teru Kanazawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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
John Rosania

John Rosania

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Burbank, CA


INDIVIDUAL THERAPY - PSYCHOANALYSIS

I invite you to say what you would never say in ordinary conversation. I specialize in anxiety, depression, difficult to describe dissatisfaction, work/career difficulties, low self-esteem, sexual problems, imposter syndrome, men's issues, creative blocks, sexual abuse, religious/cultic/satanic trauma and relationship issues.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ahila Muthaiya

Ahila Muthaiya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 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 • 20 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

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