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Grief counselors and therapists in Vista, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Vista, CA

Headway offers grief therapy in Vista with providers experienced in supporting those processing loss of a parent, partner, sibling, or friend. Our 5,611 therapists use evidence-based approaches including Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy and acceptance-based techniques to help with unresolved grief and isolation. Sessions are flexible, affordable with insurance coverage, and available both virtually and in-person.

Mark Schiff

Mark Schiff

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. I draw primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients develop greater flexibility in how they respond to difficult...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Doreen Downing

Dr. Doreen Downing

Psychologist

Virtual • Albany, CA


“My belief in your natural power coupled with your willingness and determination to grow will lead you on a path of transformation.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Diabetes, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Federico Rolandi

Federico Rolandi

Therapist

Virtual • California


I specialize in supporting high-functioning adults navigating ADHD, burnout, addiction, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is direct, compassionate, and focused on helping you understand how your mind works—while building practical tools that create real, lasting change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yalin Liu

Yalin Liu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am specialized in helping people explore difficult mental spaces and reach a place of enriched self-understanding and self-strengthening.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Han

Sarah Han

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist. I received my Masters from Loyola Marymount University and have been practicing for 6 years. I have experience working with clients of all ages, but I am truly passionate about helping transitioned age youth (17-25), adults, couples, and the elderly. I hope to be part of your therapeutic journey by using a variety of evidence-based approaches to support your treatment, empower you to find solutions, and help you develop individualized coping skills.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rebekah Wilson

Rebekah Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clovis, CA


“I believe healing begins by understanding the connection between the mind-body, emotions, and nervous system.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Melgosa

Laura Melgosa

Therapist

Virtual • Livermore, CA


“I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with nearly 30 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ying Zheng

Ying Zheng

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“Specializing in depression, anxiety, marital and premarital concerns, women's issues, acculturation difficulties, and life transitions...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dinessa Herrera

Dinessa Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a therapist who believes empathy, support, and individualized services are important to help through challenges in life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sunayana Kaviya

Sunayana Kaviya

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, strength-based principles, and solution-focused strategies.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriela Delgado

Gabriela Delgado

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed therapy who works with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I bring a thoughtful, compassionate approach to therapy and prioritize creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported. I believe therapy should feel collaborative and human—not rushed or judgmental. My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself while building insight and tools that support meaningful, lasting change.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Edna Salcido

Edna Salcido

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a trauma-informed and whole-person therapist... incorporating nutritional psychiatry education.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Daniel Brusser

Dr. Daniel Brusser

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions; instead, I listen closely, explain clearly, and work alongside my clients to tailor care that supports their goals and values.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Richard Gottschalk

Richard Gottschalk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I meet clients where they are at without judgment, listen and understand their truth, and collaborate with them on problem solving and goals that they want to work on.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebeca Ruelas-Finger

Rebeca Ruelas-Finger

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take an eclectic approach to therapy, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystaloren Gomez

Crystaloren Gomez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My style is conversational and relaxed, I won't rush you. By the end of the visit, we'll discuss an initial plan together...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Natalie Andre

Natalie Andre

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As someone who has personally overcome mental health challenges, I bring deep empathy and real-life perspective to the therapy process.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heidi Schlig

Heidi Schlig

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal with every client I encounter is to allow them to believe that they are not alone in their journey and can walk through with someone along their side.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Patricia Loy

Patricia Loy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach each client with warmth and curiosity. I offer compassion, empathy, and unconditional positive regard to each individual I see.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Carissa Gustafson

Dr. Carissa Gustafson

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I support women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, reproductive challenges, and pregnancy or infant loss.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Beth Brown

Beth Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Palo Alto, CA


“I am interested in meeting you wherever you are in your present experience and supporting your own rhythm and pacing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniela Cherny

Daniela Cherny

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I want you to feel heard and understood, while also leaving with tools you can actually use in daily life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barclay Buss

Barclay Buss

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I feel truly blessed to get to accompany a client on their self-discovery journey and have been doing so for over 35 years.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Remy Preston

Remy Preston

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy with me is collaborative, open-minded, and affirming. I meet you where you are, honor your pace, and support you in reaching goals that feel meaningful and realistic for your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Douglas Johnson

Dr. Douglas Johnson

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in the places where addiction, worry, and self-doubt overlap—territory where "just trying harder" usually doesn't work.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Autumn Kern

Autumn Kern

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is rooted in the belief that our natural state is wholeness. When we create enough safety and space to listen deeply — to the body, to emotions, to inner knowing — healing becomes possible.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Luke Barrett

Luke Barrett

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Luke's clients will always have a specific plan for how to work towards their goals and they will be supported to make progress every session.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Men's issues
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Erika Fales

Erika Fales

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring warmth, curiosity, and care into the therapy room, and I'd be honored to walk alongside you in your healing process.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meagan Pruden

Meagan Pruden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I value genuine connection and believe healing happens best in a safe, respectful space where you feel truly heard.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Erica McClincy

Erica McClincy

Therapist

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“We all need a safe place where we can talk about our feelings, free of judgement, with someone we trust.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisette Sanchez

Dr. Lisette Sanchez

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I understand the challenges of balancing personal ambitions, family expectations, cultural values, and the pursuit of success...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarina Singhi

Sarina Singhi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Guaranteed intake appointment within 3 days! Weekend and evening hours available. A provider you can reach directly, by text. Personal responses to all messages within 24 - 48 hours, always.

Thanks for reading this. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with clients ages 6 to 86 struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, borderline personality disorder, substance abuse and other issues. For some clients, I provide both therapy and medication management; for other clients, I work closely with their therapists to optimize their medication experience. I help clients to find stability and reduce suffering. LGBTQ-allied, polyamory-informed. All lifestyles welcome.

Depression and anxiety can be logical responses to difficult life events. Many adults who experienced losses and traumas in childhood have never processed these events and continue to suffer their impacts.

Therapy should help you identify the ways you hold yourself back from greater peace and success. We all pick up dysfunctional patterns along the way and need help to identify and change them. I would like to help you in this process.

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

Bedaa Qeryaqus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT and trauma-informed care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marisa Padilla

Marisa Padilla

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“For the past 5 years I've specialized in supporting young adults who feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, fear of rejection, difficulty speaking up about their needs, or unhealthy relationship patterns.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jin LI

Jin LI

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Jin Li, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over a decade of experience in neurological and psychiatric care. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, and stress-related conditions. My background in both Western psychiatry and functional/integrative medicine allows me to provide a whole-person, root-cause-informed approach to care.

I’m bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese, and I value culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and collaborative healing relationships. Whether you're navigating emotional overwhelm, hormonal shifts, or brain fog, I’m here to support you with empathy and expertise.

You can learn more about my practice at: https://www.lotusmind-care.com/

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samantha Vellozzi

Samantha Vellozzi

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! I’m so glad you’ve taken the step to begin therapy, and I’m honored to be a part of your journey toward healing and growth. My name is Sam and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Arizona and California. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of issues, including relational difficulties, mental health challenges, eating disorders, trauma, and more.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susana Valdez

Susana Valdez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I practice a strength based approach to therapy, focusing on each individuals strengths and capacity for resiliency; while taking into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Carissa Baker

Carissa Baker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize with anxiety, depression, and trauma, using evidence-based care to help clients build resilience and step into their next chapter with strength and hope.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shana Aoyama

Shana Aoyama

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and flexible to suit your needs and strengths. You are the expert on your own life, and I contribute another perspective and strategies for meeting your goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joy Zembruski

Joy Zembruski

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Beach, CA


“In your first therapy session, you can expect a welcoming, low-pressure environment designed to help us get to know one another and begin building rapport.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 18 insurance carriers

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