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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.

Lorena Martin

Lorena Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly two decades of experience, I provide therapy that is both clinically grounded and deeply human. My practice integrates Trauma‐Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, early childhood psychotherapy, and perinatal mental health frameworks to support individuals and families through complex emotional and relational challenges

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Selina Matthews

Dr. Selina Matthews

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe that when we heal the deeper patterns and wounds of the past, new possibilities emerge, and your future begins to evolve in a beautiful new way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Echlin

Thomas Echlin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will meet you wherever you are and respect whatever you feel and believe - and we will work together to help you see when and how you can take control of those feelings.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sheida Kalantari

Sheida Kalantari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm warm, direct, and empowering. I help you spot patterns holding you back and support you in shifting them.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michael Gallese

Michael Gallese

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm direct, I assign homework, and I work best with people who are done managing symptoms and ready to actually move through them.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sima Braude

Sima Braude

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a bold, honest presence to our sessions. I will tell you the truth - not to judge you, but to empower and liberate you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rashea Murphy

Rashea Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring two decades of clinical experience into every session, and I believe that depth shows up in how I listen...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandee Herrera

Brandee Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


My work centers on helping clients navigate difficult transitions, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with their capacity for growth and healing. As a social worker with five years of experience, I believe every person deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered. I’m passionate about creating a space where clients can show up as they are and feel met with compassion, curiosity, and care.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Manuel Soto

Manuel Soto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the goal of therapy is to foster an environment that is safe and non-judgmental allowing clients to feel accepted and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Saba Negash

Saba Negash

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My role is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges, gain insight, and develop practical tools for growth and healing.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kayla Hunter

Kayla Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about guiding you through these challenges and empowering you on your journey to self-awareness and understanding.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taia Willis

Taia Willis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I prioritize a collaborative and supportive environment where clients can feel heard, validated and empowered to face life challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Candice Kimbell-Awoleye

Candice Kimbell-Awoleye

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using a compassionate person-centered approach, I help clients gain insight into their thoughts, build effective coping skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elia Saint Karene

Elia Saint Karene

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work focuses on helping you reconnect with your inner motivation, expand your capacity for joy, and create a life that feels deeply fulfilling.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rachel Gren

Rachel Gren

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other modalities to address the needs of the individual or couple.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Amon Benavides

Dr. Amon Benavides

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


I am a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist who values creating a genuine, trusting connection with each client. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and able to be your authentic self.

I earned my Master of Arts from National University and completed doctoral-level training at Pacifica Graduate Institute. My clinical training and professional experience have provided me with a strong foundation in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

I have experience working in drug and alcohol rehabilitation settings, where I supported individuals navigating substance use, trauma, and related mental health challenges. I also have experience working with men’s mental health concerns, including emotional regulation, identity, and relationship issues.

I use an integrative approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients understand both present challenges and underlying patterns. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions, helping them build insight alongside practical tools for lasting change.

Outside of my work as a therapist, I value staying active and maintaining a strong mind-body connection. I spend much of my time weightlifting, boxing, practicing jiu-jitsu, and participating in CrossFit and Olympic lifting, and I also enjoy running. These practices help me stay grounded and bring a perspective of discipline, resilience, and balance into my work with clients.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Spera

Laura Spera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fresno, CA


“With over 20+ years of experience in the field, I've helped individuals and couples work through the challenges of anxiety, depression, grief and uncertainty...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Preety Kaur

Preety Kaur

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling better because they finally have an understanding of what is happening inside of them and know how to move forward with the different obstacles in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Brandon Brawner

Dr. Brandon Brawner

Psychologist

Virtual • Oakland, CA


“Attentive listening, open dialogue, compassionate inquiry and a strong sense of adventure are my therapeutic guidelines.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Claire Vines

Dr. Claire Vines

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach every client as a whole person — not just a diagnosis — and I bring warmth, curiosity, and genuine care to each session.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Duncan

Nicole Duncan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Corte Madera, CA


“My warm, collaborative approach creates an atmosphere where you can feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Crystal Germanetti

Crystal Germanetti

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a warm, collaborative approach and believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Austin Chenoweth

Austin Chenoweth

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Austin Chenoweth, an LMFT with over four years of experience helping teens and adults work through anxiety, depression, and the deeper patterns driving them. I trained at Santa Clara University and take a relational, depth-oriented approach to therapy, which means I'm less interested in managing symptoms and more focused on understanding what's underneath them.

I see clients via telehealth throughout California, and I work with teens and older adults. I genuinely enjoy the work of therapy, and I believe the relationship we build together is the most powerful tool we have for treatment.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Linaman

Emily Linaman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pleasant Hill, CA


“Clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling a little bit lighter, more connected, more seen, more validated, and armed with new tools, insight, and strategies to handle overwhelming emotions or interpersonal and social scenarios.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Nadia Seray-wurie

Nadia Seray-wurie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders and medical conditions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandie Wong

Brandie Wong

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Your best self is already within you; Sometimes all it takes is support and a gentle nudge to reconnect with that inner strength.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Julia Rose Polk

Julia Rose Polk

Therapist

Virtual • California


You've done meaningful therapeutic work and you're ready to go deeper. You're successful in the external markers of your life, but you know there's more—greater depth, connection, and purpose waiting for you. You've addressed foundational trauma, and now you want to explore subtler patterns: how you hold back in intimacy, the meanings you're searching for, the fuller expression of yourself you sense is possible. You may be curious about psychedelic-assisted therapy as a tool for profound insight. You're not dealing with crisis, but are looking for a guide who can support you in moving from survival to fully living in your wholeness.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Baleska Alfaro

Baleska Alfaro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Ventour

Nicole Ventour

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion is helping others overcome trauma by healing their wounded child parts due to my own healing journey.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Monique Siswoyo

Monique Siswoyo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a warm, gentle, and safe space where you can slow down, share what's been weighing on you, and feel truly heard.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Clara Pellizzari

Clara Pellizzari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My career has taken me through emergency rooms, correctional facilities, the Veterans Administration, and child protective services.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yu Tsun Tseng Brown

Yu Tsun Tseng Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in collaborative healing, where you are the expert of your own story, and I serve as a supportive guide in your transformative process.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Juliann Hatt

Dr. Juliann Hatt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rancho Santa Fe, CA


“I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and accepted, and that's what I strive to offer every person I work with.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Thomas Maples

Dr. Thomas Maples

Therapist

Virtual • California


“When you come to see me, know that you're stepping into a space held with deep respect for your individual journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Melissa Mott

Melissa Mott

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience working with diverse populations including children, families, adolescents, the unhoused, veterans, survivors of DV and sexual assault...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hanon Rinke

Hanon Rinke

Therapist

Virtual • California


I offer a warm, supportive space to pause, reflect, and grow. My approach is integrative and collaborative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to meet your needs. If you choose, we can incorporate Christian values, scripture, and prayer into your healing process.

I predominantly work with Christian females and also see males and non-faith-based clients. We'll create a space where both your emotional and spiritual life are honored. Whether you want to process difficult emotions, build healthier coping strategies, or reconnect with your identity and purpose, I'll meet you with empathy and evidence-based tools.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nancy Chuks-Orji

Dr. Nancy Chuks-Orji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Mental health is deeply personal, and I believe in providing compassionate, individualized care that considers not just symptoms, but the whole person.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Susan Faitos

Susan Faitos

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) providing telehealth services to clients in California. With over 25 years of experience, I firmly believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives. My role as a therapist involves understanding and respecting my client’s experiences and collaboratively developing tools to support their ongoing journey.

I work with individuals seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, women's issues, trauma/PTSD, and chronic illness/pain challenges. I'm experienced in treating relationship and family challenges. I maintain a body-positive, sex-positive, and LGBTQ+ friendly approach, welcoming different lifestyles without judgment.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elida Guzman

Elida Guzman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in helping people gain self-awareness and discover their strengths, so they can overcome challenges and grow.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Susan Choe

Susan Choe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is eclectic, psychodynamic, humanistic, and integrative. I would describe my communication style as open, attuned, and collaborative.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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