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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in West Covina, CA

Navigating grief and loss in West Covina is deeply personal, and Headway connects you with 5,628 licensed providers trained in evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Our therapists offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions to support you through bereavement, anticipatory grief, and coping with death—whether you're grieving a loved one or processing separation distress.

Giovanni Tapia

Giovanni Tapia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment, which encourages my clients to move towards positive transformations without fear or apprehension.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melody Claiborne

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I'm Melody Claiborne, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Washington and California. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and depression, offering thorough diagnostic evaluations and personalized medication management for adults. I believe in care that sees the whole person — not just a diagnosis. Having witnessed patients go unheard during their most vulnerable moments, I built my practice around genuine advocacy and connection. I work at your pace, in a safe and supportive environment where your concerns are fully heard and your goals guide your treatment.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rebecca Hardt

Rebecca Hardt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I wholeheartedly believe it's my role as a therapist to assist you in realizing, cultivating, and accessing the internal and external resources that you already possess.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Robert Yeilding

Robert Yeilding

Psychologist

Virtual • Irvine, CA


If you have tried therapy before without the results you hoped for, you may need a more targeted, effective approach. Over the past 15 years of my practice as a clinical psychologist, earning your trust and helping you establish a secure, empowering baseline for your care has been a profound privilege. As a former instructor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a provider at the UCLA Insomnia clinic, my goal is to provide more than just a space to talk—I offer the specialized, gold-standard steps necessary to create measurable, lasting change. At my practice, YCBT Services, I focus on working with adolescents, adults, and seniors who feel stuck despite their best efforts, specifically targeting generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, panic disorders, and chronic insomnia. By addressing the underlying triggers that keep you on high alert, I am fiercely committed to helping you move beyond surface-level coping to reclaim your peace of mind.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, OCD
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Shabnam Kassai

Dr. Shabnam Kassai

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is being vulnerable and choosing hope in spite of your pain.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jose Espinoza

Jose Espinoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I firmly believe in the transformative power of simply talking; sharing your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental environment is a powerful first step...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mohammad Nazir

Mohammad Nazir

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an insight oriented and mindfulness-based therapist. I offer a therapeutic relationship built on collaboration, respect, accountability, and a safe environment conducive to growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristie Bell

Kristie Bell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is collaborative, compassionate, and holistic, and I strive to create a space where clients feel genuinely seen, supported, and able to explore themselves with honesty, curiosity, and self-compassion.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
George Reyes

George Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“George has received training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Psychodynamic modalities.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bernice Ivoko

Bernice Ivoko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals facing a wide range of behavioral and mental health challenges, regardless of their background.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sara Fry

Sara Fry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with children and families of children with special needs, and nuerodivergent individuals...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Monica Benitez

Monica Benitez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe healing begins with connection, and my goal is to build a collaborative relationship where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns and empowered to move toward meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Loretta Crawford Kissel

Loretta Crawford Kissel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“It is my goal to pass along what I have learned both professionally and personally to offer healing and freedom to others.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yeni Cruz

Yeni Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where clients feel safe to be themselves, feel genuinely heard, and know they are accepted.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marvi Panhwar

Marvi Panhwar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is trauma-informed, humanistic, and person-centered, meaning I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space where you feel understood and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Matt McGiffen

Matt McGiffen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have focused on crisis management and suicide prevention for much of my professional career, working in community and forensic settings.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hudia Hashemeyan

Hudia Hashemeyan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I support women in reconnecting with themselves, setting boundaries with care, and building lives that feel authentic, grounded and rooted.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Ziel

Lauren Ziel

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“My style is warm & empowering yet, direct. I help clients bring unconscious patterns into awareness...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Racheal Korede

Racheal Korede

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Caitlin McCall

Caitlin McCall

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello friend! My name is Caitlin and I am so proud of you for taking the first step in your healing journey.

If you’re navigating a difficult season that feels heavy, confusing, or overwhelming, you have found yourself in the right place. I work with individuals navigating grief—whether from the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a major life transition—women experiencing perinatal mental health challenges, including anxiety, overwhelm, and identity shifts and individuals seeking healing from childhood trauma and attachment wounds.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Martinez

Ashley Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 15 years experience working with culturally diverse backgrounds, people in the entertainment industry, and the LGBTQIA community in SF.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m Thomas Moore, LPCC, a licensed professional clinical counselor providing therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, identity development, and complex relational patterns. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in repeating cycles such as overthinking, people pleasing, emotional shutdown, intense reactions, or difficulty maintaining stable relationships even when they logically understand what they should do. My goal is to help you translate insight into real change.

My approach is structured and compassionate. I integrate evidence based methods including cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation training, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and trauma informed therapy. Sessions focus on understanding why your brain reacts the way it does and building practical tools you can actually use outside the therapy room. This is not only about talking through problems but learning how to respond differently when they show up in real life.

I work well with clients who want more than passive support and are ready to build skills, increase self awareness, and interrupt patterns that no longer serve them.

What clients should know before starting

Therapy with me is collaborative and active and you will learn strategies rather than only venting. We will work on understanding both the emotional and neurological side of your reactions. Sessions focus on present day functioning while also addressing past experiences that still affect you. I may gently challenge patterns when it supports growth while maintaining a supportive and respectful space. Progress often comes from small repeated changes rather than sudden breakthroughs.

If you are looking for therapy that combines validation with practical change, we will likely work well together.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shayne Kelley

Shayne Kelley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and more by working collaboratively to challenge negative thought patterns and build healthier habits.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jolene Jensen

Jolene Jensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see life challenges as tools to learn, grow, evolve and find new purpose, empathy, depth and meaning.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Pritchard

Jennifer Pritchard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a collaborative, dynamic process... so that they can live a full, authentic, and fulfilling life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 8 insurance carriers
Brittany Friend

Brittany Friend

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach focuses on strengths and effective coping skills in order to help the client build more meaning in their lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yesenia Benitez

Yesenia Benitez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is nurturing, compassionate, and strength based. I believe every person has inner strengths and resilence that can support healing and growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Angela Gilmer

Angela Gilmer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma feel more grounded, emotionally balanced, and reconnected to the life they want for themselves.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Rickert

Ryan Rickert

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For over 20 years, I have supported people through depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, dream analysis, sex therapy, and the deeper questions of meaning, purpose, and identity that can arise when life feels uncertain.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ana Del Nogal

Ana Del Nogal

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi my name is Ana, I'm a dedicated mental health professional specializing in comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, strategic treatment planning, and collaborative care. Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. You may be feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or simply wanting a safe space to process what you’ve been carrying. My goal is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. Together, we can work toward helping you build resilience, improve emotional well-being, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with yourself.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rusty Razon

Rusty Razon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My practice is rooted in the belief that every person has God-given worth, purpose, and the capacity for healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nimish Chakarwarti

Nimish Chakarwarti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I provide medication management alongside supportive therapy-informed care. My approach is comprehensive and collaborative...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jerron Tatum

Jerron Tatum

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 13 years of clinical experience, and I specialize in providing therapeutic support for both men and women. My mission is to provide a safe, stigma-free space where individuals feel empowered to seek mental health support and gain the tools they need to thrive. I bring a "meet you where you are" philosophy and a no-judgment zone to every session. My honesty and authenticity give me a unique way of connecting with clients — and I don't take myself too seriously. That said, we will still go deep when it matters. Taking the first step to start therapy takes courage, and I'm proud of you for getting here.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
La Tara Carter

La Tara Carter

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have been in private practice since 2006 in TX and 2025 in CA.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Veronica Baron

Veronica Baron

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that meaningful therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on connection and emotional safety.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy C Finley

Nancy C Finley

Therapist

Virtual • Ventura, CA


“My approach is to integrate mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and psycho-education in order for clients to gain an understanding of their challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Bita Rivas

Dr. Bita Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that growth comes from acknowledging our vulnerabilities, strengths, and relationships with honesty in a safe space...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Caroline Kristo

Dr. Caroline Kristo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My focus is on creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Henriette Backer

Henriette Backer

Therapist

Virtual • California


I came from Denmark to California for my own therapy and healing. After working for 20+ years as an educator and creating a family, I decided to pursue the road to become a therapist. I've worked with a diverse range of people, families, ages and challenges in humanistic, person centered, emotion focused schools, in psychodynamic community clinic, in substance use recovery center running groups and in a treatment center for clients suffering from eating disorders and co-existing conditions. Working in this field continues to give me an in depth understanding of the human soul and heart that I strive to use to help others heal.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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