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Grief counselors and therapists in Pleasanton, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Pleasanton, CA

In Pleasanton, Headway provides access to compassionate grief therapists who specialize in supporting individuals through bereavement, loss of a partner, loss of a parent, or other significant losses. With 5,622 providers available and sessions starting as soon as tomorrow, you can begin your grief recovery journey with flexible virtual or in-person care.

David McKnight

David McKnight

Therapist

Virtual • California


I draw strongly from decades of my own personal growth work. Psychology is not a theory for me. It is a daily practice, a way of life. I help people focus on what they can control, what is most important currently and how they can work through whatever they are facing.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fritzie Fernandez-Craft

Fritzie Fernandez-Craft

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, active, and entirely collaborative, meaning we work as a team to break old patterns and build lasting relief.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gabriel Ramirez Penaranda

Gabriel Ramirez Penaranda

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 year experience in the mental health field. I specialize in supporting individuals who are committed to their emotional healing. I have experience in working with age groups ranging from children to adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, trauma survivors, and those who seek to live their best lives. In order to support the individuals I work with, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based, and Person-Centered approaches.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rebecca Nguman

Rebecca Nguman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel like a real conversation. We'll work together to explore who you are, what you want, and how to make each day feel a little lighter.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Patricia Soto

Patricia Soto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe we already have the solutions to what we are faced with... we've just forgotten how to identify them.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Tammy Moijueh

Dr. Tammy Moijueh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Great to meet you! I am Tammy D. Moijueh, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am pleased to serve with the best of my expertise and commitment to your well-being, offering training in outpatient psychiatry, ambulatory care, and telemedicine. My goal is to make communications easy, insightful, and encouraging. My Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, combined with over 10 years of experience in the field, enhances behavioral health training and promotes the most positive treatment outcomes.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Geneve Dannels

Geneve Dannels

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is strength-based, focusing on helping you identify and remove barriers that keep you from living a full and meaningful life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kasey Marsh

Dr. Kasey Marsh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've seen how pain that goes unspoken can quietly shape a person, a marriage, and an entire family...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arley Lindberg

Arley Lindberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use an intuitive, relational, insight-oriented, and trauma informed approach pulling from 20 years of combined experience in social work and depth psychology.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sabrina Shammas

Sabrina Shammas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


“My belief is that the client is the expert on their lives, working collaboratively as their co-pilot when approaching mental health.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Trzeciak-Hardwick

Natalie Trzeciak-Hardwick

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the beauty of the therapeutic space is that there is safety to explore and own the story that has shaped who you are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oluchi Ofoegbu

Oluchi Ofoegbu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to empower you through identifying your inner strength, reassess, develop, enhance and support more adaptive patterns of thinking and behavior to situations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stacy Foulke

Stacy Foulke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Auburn, CA


“Our work together is grounded in understanding how your past and present connect, and in building practical skills you can use right away.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary-Louise Henson

Mary-Louise Henson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, along with a wide range of personal and professional life experience, into my work with clients.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alma Rodriguez

Alma Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe therapy is most effective when you feel accepted, understood, and empowered. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself while also feeling challenged to grow. I meet clients where they are, recognizing that everyone comes to therapy with unique experiences, strengths, and goals.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jacquel Dean

Jacquel Dean

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe mental health care should feel like a conversation with someone who genuinely listens—not a rushed appointment where you feel like just another patient.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leasa Dering

Leasa Dering

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I practice whole-person care. Rather than treating a diagnosis in isolation, I want to understand what's happening in your life, your body, and your relationships that may be contributing to how you feel—the biological, psychological, social, and...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Alexis Roncevich

Dr. Alexis Roncevich

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Vista, CA


I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Washington and provide outpatient psychotherapy services in-person and via telehealth. I have been licensed for approximately 1.5 years, and have 7 years of supervised clinical experience across rehabilitation clinics, community mental health, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I trained under licensed psychologists before becoming licensed myself.

I primarily work with first responders, active-duty military personnel, and veterans. These professions often involve repeated exposure to stress, uncertainty, trauma, and significant personal sacrifice, which can affect well-being, relationships, and life outside of work. My goal is to help clients navigate these challenges while also building lives that feel meaningful, fulfilling, and aligned with what matters most to them.

My clinical training and professional experience include working with veterans within the Veterans Health Administration and providing trauma-focused treatment for first responders in intensive outpatient settings. Through this work, I have gained an appreciation for the unique demands associated with careers that require individuals to perform under pressure, respond to critical incidents, and regularly place the needs of others before their own. This perspective continues to inform my work with clients as they navigate challenges both on and off the job.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pauline Padrul

Pauline Padrul

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker of 15+ years in the State of California and have worked across various mental health treatment settings.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Geni Duran

Geni Duran

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I view therapy as a collaborative partnership where we work together to explore the challenges you're facing.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Campbell

Natalie Campbell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vista, CA


Hi I'm Natalie and I want to help you build a life that feels authentic and purposeful. Do you feel like you’re navigating life on autopilot, and have difficulty showing up for your work, your relationships, or yourself? You may find yourself caught in cycles of people-pleasing or seeking external validation, only to end up feeling drained and unfulfilled. If you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, know that you don’t have to navigate this alone. In our sessions, we’ll move beyond the 'what' to understand the roots of your struggle while building practical, compassionate strategies to help you reclaim your confidence and advocate for your needs.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachael Young-Reni

Rachael Young-Reni

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am warm, non-judgmental, and supportive. I use various modalities and approaches depending on what is going on in your life and your stated goal.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nadia Kidiwa

Nadia Kidiwa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style as a therapist is warm, curious, and empowering to create a safe space for you to feel seen and be supported.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zoot Sax

Zoot Sax

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often describe me as someone who helps them feel genuinely accepted, free to show up as their full selves, whoever that may be.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Vancil

Lisa Vancil

Therapist

Virtual • California


“By integrating evidence-based tools like CBT and ERP with a compassionate, strengths-based perspective, I help my clients achieve meaningful behavioral change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shauna Rossington

Shauna Rossington

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Each client has a different "recipe" for them to reach their goals and the first few sessions are about building rapport and trust so we can find the approach that is your "recipe."”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Consuelo Gomez

Consuelo Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • California


Sometimes the hardest part is not what happened. It is finding someone you can finally say it to. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish, and I work with people across all stages of life, from children and teenagers to adults and seniors. I specialize in supporting people navigating trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and the unique challenges that come with new and expecting parenthood. Wherever you are in your story, you do not have to carry it alone.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stuart Brugman

Stuart Brugman

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello there. Thanks for checking out my profile.

I don't know what brings you to this tiny nook of the internet, on this particular day, but I am grateful and very curious to hear.

As a therapist, I've worked with adolescents and adults for over a decade; sharing in their challenges, connecting in laughter and kindness.

It would be my joy to learn your story and meet you with warmth, humor, and sincerity.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maureen Riley

Maureen Riley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person has the capacity to heal and grow, even when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adenike (Nikky) Ogunleye

Adenike (Nikky) Ogunleye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I don't see you as just a case, but as a unique individual deserving of respect, understanding, and compassionate care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Vanesha Brown

Vanesha Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe, affirming, and collaborative space where clients feel heard, empowered, and supported throughout their healing journey.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gayleah Richmond

Gayleah Richmond

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping clients reach their full potential. I am open minded, positive, and real.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kirsten Livak

Kirsten Livak

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have lived in the Truckee Tahoe area off an on for over 30 years, I have an AA Degree in Early Child Development, a BA Degree from the University of California Santa Cruz, and I attended the University of. Nevada, Reno for my Masters in Social Work.

My husband and I have two grown children who live in Northern CA and Nevada. We are avid skiers, mountain bikers, and my hobbies include cooking, art, writing, and learning, and of course, playing with our mini golden doodle, Joaquin.

My roots are in Scranton, Pennsylvania; growing up, life was challenging and unpredictable for me and my sisters. I was the first member of our extended family who was able to put themselves through both undergraduate (BA - Latin American Studies/UCSC, and graduate school (MSW- Masters in Social Work, (UNR) and graduate with honors.

All three of my younger sisters followed in my footsteps to pursue higher education and to find success as Professionals.

My husband and I moved to the Tahoe/Truckee area together in the early 1990s, pursuing seasonal employment. We somehow made ends meet, things got a little easier each year, and he later pursued a career in resort and business management, while I pursued continuing education, mental health and licensure, and opening up my practice.

Our son and a daughter both grew up enjoyed attending local public schools in Truckee, and later the Univeristy of California; they are both living fulfilling adult lives in the nearby region.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fernando Vinuela

Fernando Vinuela

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect to leave their first session with a regained sense of control in their lives, despite the turbulence surrounding them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alejandra Uribe

Alejandra Uribe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with women and their children, from infancy through adulthood, and I offer sessions in both English and Spanish.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mj Buck

Mj Buck

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Signal Hill, CA


“My approach to therapy is grounded in nervous system regulation, mindfulness, embodiment, and the mind-body connection.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karine Babakhanyan

Karine Babakhanyan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is gentle yet honest and straightforward. I believe clients need to work through their current problems with direct feedback and realistic expectations.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katrina Balian

Katrina Balian

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m Katrina Balian, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood, empowered, and able to build meaningful change in their lives.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gail Druiff

Gail Druiff

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I trust that individuals often hold their own solutions, and with the right guidance, those solutions become clearer and more accessible.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Xiaoyin (Yolia) Zhong

Xiaoyin (Yolia) Zhong

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes meaningful change begins with a genuine therapeutic relationship. I value authenticity, curiosity, and creating a space where clients feel respected and accepted for who they are. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside people as they navigate life's challenges and discover their own resilience.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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