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Grief counselors and therapists in Ventura, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Ventura, CA

Coping with death, loss of a loved one, or anticipatory grief requires compassionate support tailored to your unique experience. In Ventura, Headway offers access to warm, affirming providers specializing in grief therapy and meaning-making work. With free initial consultations and sessions available as soon as next day, starting your healing journey is within reach.

Ellen Winkler

Ellen Winkler

Therapist

In-person • <1 mi away • Ventura, CA


Hi, I'm Ellen, a psychotherapist who treats adults and adolescents 19 and up. I combine psychodynamic techniques with spirituality to create a session that offers both common sense and compassion, and also some creative and fun interventions! I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationships, and more. My approach is individualized to respect you and what you need or hope for in therapy. I am a marriage and family therapist with experience in school, clinic, and private practice.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Socorro Yami Bernal

Socorro Yami Bernal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • Ventura, CA


“My sessions are collaborative and warm offering you a safe space to explore emotions while building practical daily tools.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Sara Faulstich

Sara Faulstich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Ventura, CA


“My goal is to support you on your path as you make new discoveries that lead you to a peaceful and fulfilling life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Soden

Brian Soden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • Ventura, CA


“Good therapy has so many facets it is difficult to name them all. One facet that cannot be ignored is that of connection with your chosen professional.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Garo Demirjian

Garo Demirjian

Therapist

In-person • 4.6 mi away • Ventura, CA


“I'm especially drawn to those carrying the weight of trauma—from early experiences, relationship wounds, or life transitions—who seek a safe, compassionate space to heal.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Hannah McFadden

Dr. Hannah McFadden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • Ventura, CA


“My focus is on you. I listen actively, create a safe space, and tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs.”
Grief or loss, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Linda Jordan

Linda Jordan

Therapist

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


“I respect that everyone is on their own journey and I want to help you become the best version of yourself, find your inner peace, and live a happier and healthier life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Stevens

Sean Stevens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Oxnard, CA


“When given new opportunities and education that can improve clients lives, people will respond and change in ways that make sense to them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mary Lawson

Mary Lawson

Therapist

In-person • 12 mi away • Ojai, CA


“I am empathic, encouraging, and a good listener. I have specialized in Attachment Theory with children, families, couples, and individuals for over ten years.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Guadalupe Cervantes-Ortiz

Guadalupe Cervantes-Ortiz

Therapist

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


“A warm, empathetic, understandable, humanistic therapist trying to connect with another human being who is struggling.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson

Therapist

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


“I work collaboratively with clients in developing their ability to identify cues, triggers, and patterns to then take action and make meaningful changes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Evans

Jennifer Evans

Therapist

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


“I believe there needs to be a strong therapeutic relationship with my client based on trust, honesty, and openness.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Susan Jones

Jennifer Susan Jones

Therapist

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


“I'm an authentic and creative therapist who cares deeply about connecting with you, building trust, and holding the therapeutic space.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marcela Malcolm

Marcela Malcolm

Therapist

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


“I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for healing, and I bring authenticity, compassion, and honesty into every session.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Glenda Caceres

Glenda Caceres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Simi Valley, CA


“With the help of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, through a trauma-informed lens and humanistic-integrative approach, I assist individuals in identifying tools and skills that can enhance their quality of daily living.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jeanette Day

Jeanette Day

Therapist

In-person • 26 mi away • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I prioritize healing past emotional wounds and empowering clients to apply newly acquired skills, unique abilities, and newfound insights for ongoing personal growth toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jane Israyelyan

Jane Israyelyan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I work with neurodivergent individuals, couples, and families who want more than coping skills — they want to feel seen, understood, and supported in ways that actually fit who they are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gregory Daven

Gregory Daven

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I use a psychodynamic approach to unpack wounds of the past, which can negatively impact current relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Carlson

Lisa Carlson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“I have extensive experience in helping clients enhance their focus and attention, manage their emotions, build their self-esteem, and improve their relationships with themselves and others.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that good psychiatric care works best when people feel comfortable asking questions and fully understand their options.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Emily Baker

Dr. Emily Baker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where safety, trust, and knowledge can result in growth, development, and change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jacob Grant

Jacob Grant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“I am a Licensed Therapist trained in EMDR, TFCBT, Art Therapy, and currently pursuing certification in Somatic Therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kara Osborn

Kara Osborn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • San Luis Obispo, CA


“I have spent more than 20 years helping people understand the patterns, relationships, and experiences that shape how they move through the world.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Charmaine Jacobs

Charmaine Jacobs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“If you are creative, sensitive or have high intelligence it can be a struggle to find therapy that matches your needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Collin Burnett

Collin Burnett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“I see therapy as a collaborative and meaningful space where all parts of your experience are welcome.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jonathan Monteverdi

Jonathan Monteverdi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“My hope for clients after session is to have built a better understanding of their situation/situations and themselves so that they can practice more of the skills and tools learned in session to move in a direction that is more adaptable and...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colin Keller

Colin Keller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“My belief is that the "psyche yearns to heal itself". Learning to slow down and pay mindful attention...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Efi Pyladaki

Efi Pyladaki

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“My approach to therapy focuses on empathy and compassion, insight and empowerment to help my clients live more gratifying lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carla De Beaumont

Carla De Beaumont

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stevenson Ranch, CA


“I specialize in working with high-achieving women who appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly exhausted beneath the surface.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ami Gonzalez

Ami Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stevenson Ranch, CA


“Working therapeutically with teenagers, young adults and their families for over a decade has been inspiring.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eliana Kohanzad

Eliana Kohanzad

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Encino, CA


“I believe in a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach, where I listen deeply to both your words and your emotions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zora Speert Dieterich

Zora Speert Dieterich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I am an interactive therapist whose practice involves a mutual cooperative approach to empower self-learning.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Joshua Ong

Joshua Ong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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
Sheridan Henderson

Sheridan Henderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe in your ability to grow, heal, change. I ask you to be real, and I am real in return. I talk truth. I listen. I cuss sometimes. I crack jokes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Seth Gold

Seth Gold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • N Hollywood, CA


“My goal is to help clients build insight, resilience, and the tools necessary to achieve their personal goals and improve overall functioning and quality of life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
George Holbrook

George Holbrook

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Burbank, CA


“I am invested in an approach emphasizing a more integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to helping my clients heal.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Vanessa Glatt

Vanessa Glatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Ahila Muthaiya

Ahila Muthaiya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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
Angelica Cano

Angelica Cano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Teru Kanazawa

Teru Kanazawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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

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