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Grief counselors and therapists in Van Nuys, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Van Nuys, CA

Processing the death of a loved one requires compassionate, specialized support. In Van Nuys, Headway's grief therapy providers use trauma-informed approaches including Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Work with an open-minded therapist who understands anticipatory grief, complicated grief, and the unique pain of losing a parent, partner, or child.

Sarah Bendon

Sarah Bendon

Therapist

Virtual • Murrieta, CA


“I'm passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves and talking about what's really going on in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lisa Kinnebrew

Lisa Kinnebrew

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 10 years of experience helping adults and couples in crisis. I am a trauma-informed therapist.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kathleen Dale

Kathleen Dale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oceanside, CA


“I often use a variety of evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Meagan Fitzgerald

Meagan Fitzgerald

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The Creative Arts and EMDR Therapy have the ability to assist us in looking at our pain and transforming it into our most profound awareness and insights about ourselves and the world.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cheryl James

Cheryl James

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My clients tend to find the collaborative and engaging approach to processing issues and finding solutions a refreshing approach to psychotherapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 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
Shareela =Allen

Shareela =Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, narcissism, codependency, people-pleasing, and trauma. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, tailored to your specific needs and goals.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marcela Polanco

Marcela Polanco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring with me the experiences of migrating from Colombia to the U.S. 25 years ago, making a home in five different states, and moving fluidly entre my Español de Colombia y Spanglish.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Deneen Asuncion

Deneen Asuncion

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My primary goal is to empower you to cultivate and maintain a healthy sense of emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Valo Gonzalez

Valo Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe people carry far more strength, clarity, and resilience than they often realize. My role is to help you understand the emotional patterns and internal narratives that shape your experience, so you can move through life with greater freedom and self‐trust. I’m engaged, attuned, and honest in the room — offering reflection, insight, and steady collaboration as we explore what’s happening beneath the surface. We work at a pace that feels grounded for you, creating space for real change to germinate.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tiffany Ramm

Tiffany Ramm

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients identify specific goals to activate the behavioral and/or emotional change they want.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. David Shapiro

Dr. David Shapiro

Psychologist

Virtual • Roseville, CA


“I work with every client to clarify not just what changes they would like to make but also help them to formulate their own unique plan for accomplishing those changes.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lucia Regalado

Lucia Regalado

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, phase of life adjustments and stress.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Okechuku Nwanganga

Okechuku Nwanganga

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am more interested in empowering you to make your own decisions than I am in you doing what is "right."”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rebecca Yeretzian-Santana

Rebecca Yeretzian-Santana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe and supportive space for finding moments of peace amidst the turbulence of the unique emotional complexities you're facing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mary Bolin

Mary Bolin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you can achieve your goals. Sometimes you just need someone to come along side and help you make different choices.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Travis Nelson

Travis Nelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I'm also a Veteran, and I have experience supporting individuals who carry the impact of trauma, responsibility, and long-term stress.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gwendolyn Bleu

Gwendolyn Bleu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We will review your expectations of treatment, what you are currently experiencing, and how it can be addressed in therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Lara

Monica Lara

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize a collaborative approach to support clients in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and developing the coping skills necessary to navigate life's challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jinnie Martinusen

Jinnie Martinusen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I view clients as the experts on their own lives, so I approach this conversation with genuine curiosity and respect for your lived experience.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Larisa Escalante

Larisa Escalante

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens in safe, attuned relationships, and I work to create a space where you feel deeply seen, heard, and respected.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Celia Orozco

Celia Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a collaborative approach in working with clients to help decrease symptoms that are affecting their life functioning.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Mahan

Michael Mahan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My own journey—navigating identity, parenthood, and life's challenges—led me to therapy and eventually to this work.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jason Stewart

Jason Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through the use of humor, metaphor, and practical exercise I help clients gain insight into what matters to them...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. James Lee

Dr. James Lee

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Clients come away from sessions feeling more supported, whole, and in contact with their own inner wisdom.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Patricia Navarro

Patricia Navarro

Therapist

Virtual • Chula Vista, CA


“I have faced many struggles of my own, which I believe give me a deeper understanding of human nature.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christyn Delgadillo

Christyn Delgadillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


Thank you for considering me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I have a Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California where I studied Adult Mental Health an Wellness and Military Social Work. I specialize in the Veteran and First Responder populations.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
James Staunton

James Staunton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I focus on the root cause of problems so that symptoms don't return. I provide insight and encourage your own insight building.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Maria Baghasarian

Dr. Maria Baghasarian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a holistic and socially conscious approach to therapy, integrating spirituality and evidence-based techniques to support my clients' mental well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Bret Turecek

Bret Turecek

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe meaningful change comes from new experiences that help us learn something different about ourselves and what we're capable of.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Holly Adema

Holly Adema

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chico, CA


“I believe humans are resilient and capable of great change. It is my goal to offer an empowering, client-centered approach to therapy that is tailored to meet the needs of each individual.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Inbal Gurari

Inbal Gurari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is grounded in the understanding that many adult struggles develop in response to emotionally unsafe or unpredictable relationships, rather than from something inherently wrong with the person.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brianna Codallos

Brianna Codallos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


“I believe each client is the expert on their lived experiences. Together we can do the work of addressing childhood wounds, emotional dysregulation, life stressors, depression, anxiety, traumas, maladaptive patterns that may be creating barriers in...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Icazbalceta-Soto

Vanessa Icazbalceta-Soto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in cognitive behavior, dialectical behavior, and schema therapy as well as personal sexual growth, intimacy, sexual expression, and work intimately within the kink community.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Anna Hadilaksono

Anna Hadilaksono

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alejandro Bulnes-Mendizabal

Alejandro Bulnes-Mendizabal

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides therapy in both Spanish and English, from colloquial to professional levels. My work has included supporting individuals facing HIV/AIDS-related challenges, domestic violence, substance use, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, dual diagnosis, sexuality-related concerns, aging-related issues, and the broader impact these experiences can have on families and support systems. Across community, academic, and clinical settings in Mexico and the U.S., I’ve built a strong foundation in helping people navigate both personal suffering and societal distress.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mavis Efuetngu, Pmhnp-Bc

Mavis Efuetngu, Pmhnp-Bc

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Bernardino, CA


“Mavis brings a wealth of experience to Diligence Care Plus with an approach that puts an emphasis on wellness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Osita Nlemchukwu

Osita Nlemchukwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“By the end of each session, you'll gain practical coping tools, effective techniques, and renewed confidence...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Cara Niemeier

Dr. Cara Niemeier

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“She uses an evidence-based, holistic approach, with the goal of using the lowest effective doses of sustainable medications when needed.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Adam Wiswell

Adam Wiswell

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach to counseling is strengths based and empowerment focused. I use a collaborative and egalitarian style with people who I works with in counseling.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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