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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Mission Viejo, CA

Navigating grief after losing a loved one takes time and support. Headway connects Mission Viejo residents with 5,491 licensed therapists trained in grief counseling, bereavement support, and evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment to help you process loss and find meaning. Sessions are available virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling.

Steven Aird

Steven Aird

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • Lake Forest, CA


“I focus on establishing a safe, collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship, creating the framework for the work we will do together.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gretchen Shibl

Gretchen Shibl

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 1 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“I strive to create a collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where every person is treated with respect, kindness, and understanding.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Yuriko Lopez

Yuriko Lopez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


“My goal is to work closely with you to understand the challenges, identify your goals, and work collaboratively with you to find a state of health and wellness.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Harber

Jennifer Harber

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“My approach to therapy is warm, friendly, kind, and creative. I enjoy guiding clients to see a different perspective or unhealthy patterns in their lives by using traditional talk therapy, art, sand, or play.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Danielle Roxborough

Danielle Roxborough

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Laguna Niguel, CA


Hi, I’m Danielle Roxborough, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Love is a Verb Counseling. I work with couples and individuals through a trauma-informed, relational lens because I believe relationships are where we experience both our deepest wounds and our greatest healing. My work integrates the Gottman Method, attachment-based therapy, EFT and DBT skills, and I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals and partnerships. I’m also a certified Fair Play Method facilitator, helping couples build more balanced, collaborative partnerships at home.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marcela Castellanos

Marcela Castellanos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • Lake Forest, CA


“I have helped guide adults, and adolescents from various cultural backgrounds, who struggle with various challenges in life, such as disturbances from childhood, trauma, anxiety, and depression.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Flavia Crovetto Hartley

Flavia Crovetto Hartley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Laguna Niguel, CA


I’m a licensed therapist with a Master’s in Counseling with an emphasis in Child and Family Therapy, and I’m certified in Perinatal Mental Health. I work with children, adolescents, and families, and I also support moms navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the emotional challenges of early parenthood. I have experience helping with anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, and school-related concerns, and I especially enjoy working with children and pre-teens using play and creative approaches.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Marilyn Viera

Marilyn Viera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


Hello, I have been in private practice for over 25 years with vast experiences working with all clients of all ages. I like helping with relationships, as I have been married 30years. I am open minded and easy to talk to and love emotionally intimate conversations.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Ravina Wadhwani

Ravina Wadhwani

Therapist

In-person • 4.3 mi away • Aliso Viejo, CA


“I help clients heal from anxiety, depression and PTSD. I am passionate about processing trauma and empowering you to see change in your life outside of sessions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Lawrence Testa

Nicole Lawrence Testa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • San Juan Capistrano, CA


“I connect with clients by listening and exploring without judgement. Clients have told me they appreciate my compassion...”
Grief or loss, Family issues, Infertility, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristina Smith

Kristina Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • San Juan Capistrano, CA


Hello! I'm Kris and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and the founder of Village Wellness Center, a thriving group psychotherapy practice based in San Juan Capistrano. I have over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, and I specialize in maternal mental health, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the unique needs of women and mothers.

I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Sacramento State University and returned to school 15 years later to earn my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology.

The beginning of my career in mental health started in residential care helping at-risk youth, and over the course of 20 years, my work and experience evolved into leading and developing clinical programs for outpatient and court-mandated facilities while also building my specialty in perinatal mood disorders and maternal mental health in my private practice. Additionally over the past two decades, I was raising my family and actively contributing to the Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano communities.

Through my own struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, I became a passionate advocate for maternal wellness and thriving families. This became the catalyst to opening Village Wellness Center, where the ability to serve entire families and promote holistic mental wellness with a team of therapists can be achieved.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Melody Bacon

Dr. Melody Bacon

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • San Juan Capistrano, CA


“My goal, as I tell my clients, is to help them fill their relationship skills toolbox so that they can utilize different approaches, not to change the other person, but to grow and change themselves so their lives work better for them!”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Mahsan Behnoud

Mahsan Behnoud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Irvine, CA


“Together we can identify mental/emotional blocks, reprocess past disturbing memories, and develop mental agility to experience the life you deserve to flourish in.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Billings

Dr. Lisa Billings

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 1 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to help them lead more productive and fulfilling lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life-events with which you may be struggling.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Eve Lievonen

Eve Lievonen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.8 mi away • Laguna Niguel, CA


“With over 30 years of experience, I have learned that real change happens when people feel understood, not judged.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ilana Sashi Wasserman

Ilana Sashi Wasserman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Aliso Viejo, CA


“Ilana has three decades of experience working with people with catastrophic, chronic illness and loss, trauma, depression/anxiety as well as ADD/Autism.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Liu

Richard Liu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I am deeply committed to offering care that is rooted in compassion, empathy, and extensive knowledge of mental health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Trinh Nguyen

Trinh Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Irvine, CA


“Compassion, authenticity, and humor are the foundation of my practice as I have found them to ease the pain in the process of healing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Cabanillas

Laura Cabanillas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • San Clemente, CA


I have a Master's in Counseling and have practiced in the field of mental health for nearly two decades. My experience as a therapist includes extensive training and work in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, women’s issues, and spirituality. I am licensed in both California (LPCC) and Washington (LMHC), and I’m a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). I also hold a certification in Grief (CGP). I emphasize a whole-person approach to care, considering the full spectrum of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual factors that impact your overall health and well-being.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamisyn Atlas

Jamisyn Atlas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Irvine, CA


“Living in conflict with ourselves can create deep emotional pain, making it crucial that we treat ourselves with loving kindness instead of criticism or blame.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tongqing Zhu

Tongqing Zhu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I focus on healing the family as a whole, not just the individual with compassion and attachment-based methods...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Vasquez

Lori Vasquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My style is affirming, solution-oriented, and empowering—I meet clients where they are, listen without judgment, and tailor care to their unique needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ning Cornwell

Ning Cornwell

Therapist

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


Hi, my name is Ning! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For the past seven years, I have worked with children, teens, adults, and older adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, major life transitions, complex mental health conditions. My clinical work focuses on anxiety and mood disorders, and I combine cognitive and somatic techniques with talk therapy to address root causes and foster lasting personal growth.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristin Blaney

Kristin Blaney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • San Clemente, CA


“I am a certified EMDR therapist with special emphasis placed on childhood traumas (complex PTSD), first responders and military families.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Krystal Thorburn

Krystal Thorburn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Tustin, CA


“I specialize in mind-body treatment for anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma and adjustment disorders, life transition challenges, relationship issues, self-esteem, and everyday struggles.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Seong-Hye Mau

Seong-Hye Mau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Tustin, CA


“I resigned from a Corporate career of 15 years to fulfill my passion for working with teens and young adults!”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Manuel Cruz

Manuel Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Tustin, CA


“I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where I can meet my clients where they are and help them learn to become the best version of themselves.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Azizeh Chamani

Azizeh Chamani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Irvine, CA


I specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma, PTSD, and anxiety related to chronic stress and difficult life experiences. I work with adults seeking lasting relief from trauma symptoms, including first responders and individuals recovering from overwhelming or life-changing events.

Grief or loss, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cathy Evangelatos

Dr. Cathy Evangelatos

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a depth-oriented form of therapy... Together, we explore the connections between your past and present — including processing past trauma and recurring relationship patterns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Madison Gavela

Madison Gavela

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I believe therapy is not about fixing what's "broken," but about reconnecting with your inner resilience...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mina Law-Glassman

Mina Law-Glassman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I work with clients in a relational format... I offer tools to calm anxiety; share insights that offer a different perspective; suggest ways to implement change...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Salma Shah

Salma Shah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I'm a relational trauma psychotherapist specializing in healing from childhood attachment trauma and how we see ourselves and relate to other, breakups, divorce, and toxic abusive relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shavvonne Walls

Shavvonne Walls

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“Imagine if your symptoms no longer controlled you. You feel safe and confident that you can face life challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Gigliotti

Thomas Gigliotti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Corona, CA


“My approach to therapy is blending positive psychology and evidenced based therapies to focus on building strengths and challenging cognitive belief structures to create healthier blueprints for optimal living.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Maria Fuster

Dr. Maria Fuster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Irvine, CA


“My approach integrates psychotherapy with the art making process to assist in developing insight and understanding of how the past has influenced the present...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maura Lynch-Loftus

Maura Lynch-Loftus

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Tustin, CA


“I have psychotherapy expertise in working with individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rachel Mitchell

Rachel Mitchell

Therapist

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


“My style is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I work from a psychodynamic perspective to build a deeper understanding of what's shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Natasha Saifabad

Natasha Saifabad

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“I grew up with a front row seat to the impacts of mental health... it taught me the importance of compassion, patience, and how powerful it can be to feel truly understood.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Fresno, CA


Hello! I'm Amanda Long, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to serving families through compassionate, culturally sensitive mental health care. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and have been practicing as a PMHNP since 2019, with over a decade of nursing experience beginning in 2011. My educational foundation also includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois in Springfield, which broadened my understanding of human behavior and community dynamics. My journey in mental health has taken me through diverse settings that have shaped my comprehensive approach to care. I've worked in psychiatric emergency services at a major hospital, 23-hour crisis stabilization units, outpatient clinics, correctional facilities, and forensic mental health centers, including fitness-to-stand-trial evaluations. This varied experience has equipped me to understand mental health from multiple perspectives and meet people wherever they are in their journey, whether they're facing an acute crisis or seeking ongoing support. I specialize in medication management for individuals across the lifespan—from children and adolescents to adults and older adults. My treatment areas include depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related conditions, psychotic disorders, and other mental health concerns. I'm experienced in both telehealth and in-person care, making quality psychiatric services accessible and convenient for your lifestyle. What drives me is the belief that everyone deserves competent, caring mental health support that honors their unique background and circumstances. I'm committed to improving the communities I serve, one individual and family at a time, through evidence-based practice combined with genuine human connection. My approach centers on partnership and creating a safe environment for healing. I look forward to supporting you and your family's wellness journey.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michael Gapski

Michael Gapski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.3 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“I have been a therapist for 7 years in high acuity levels of care, and specialize in working with men, young adults, teens, and families.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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