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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Whittier, CA

Grief doesn't follow a timeline, and Whittier residents deserve support that honors their experience. Headway provides access to therapists specializing in anticipatory grief, unresolved grief, and complicated grief treatment. Our 5,647 providers use CBT, ACT, and other evidence-based modalities to help you navigate loss and build resilience.

Sheryce Allendorf

Sheryce Allendorf

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm known for my grounded presence, clinical clarity, and ability to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.”
Grief or loss, End of life care, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yu-Nien Agustin

Yu-Nien Agustin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through our journey together, I will walk alongside you as you build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and develop practical tools for lasting growth and healing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Perales

Jessica Perales

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an LPCC that exuberates compassion and understanding and creates a safe and empowering environment...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kyra Shapiro Gutierrez

Kyra Shapiro Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My philosophy is "make it functional." Together, we identify what is interrupting your day or creating dysfunction, and take realistic, step-by-step approaches to improve your ability to manage and move through daily life more effectively.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sunyata Ono

Sunyata Ono

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy integrates psychodynamic principles with a strong emphasis on mindfulness practices.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chanel Halimi

Chanel Halimi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to always be calm, warm, and nurturing with my clients. I also provide clients with exercises, insights, and strategies so that they can truly grow and transform.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Phillips

Laura Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help clients feel heard, comfortable and understood while building insight and self-empowerment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Clarence Johnson

Clarence Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am deeply attuned to the intersections of race, identity, and mental health, creating a safe, affirming space for healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Stegman

Rachel Stegman

Therapist

Virtual • Brentwood, CA


“As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Reisha Forshpan

Reisha Forshpan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, thoughtful, collaborative, and active. I listen carefully, ask meaningful questions, and offer honest, practical feedback while creating a space where you can feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Reed

Jessica Reed

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lazzuly Mello

Lazzuly Mello

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Rather than viewing symptoms as problems to be eliminated, I understand them as meaningful constellations that can offer insight into our desires, relationships and ways of being in the world.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shalom Spencer

Shalom Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of experience in the mental health field. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Hunter School of Social Work and have lived and practiced in California for over three decades. My professional background includes extensive work with older adults, individuals experiencing homelessness, and adults living with severe and persistent mental illness. I am known for my patient, compassionate, and attentive approach, and I strive to be fully engaged and present with every client I serve. My goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized support that helps clients feel understood and empowered in their therapeutic journey.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Aviva Euripides

Aviva Euripides

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an experienced clinician and gage our work by the progress you are making towards your treatment goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My communication style is empathetic, warm, and direct. I offer a safe space where you can speak freely, without fear of judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jessica Mosqueda

Jessica Mosqueda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe place. I create a non-judgmental environment where patients feel they can unwrap their feelings and really dive into what they are experiencing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katherine Cooper

Katherine Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a career that spans 30 years in corporate America and went back to earn a second Masters Degree in Counseling in 2013.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruth Her

Ruth Her

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should stay focused on your needs, your pace, and the goals that matter most to you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lauren Jolly

Lauren Jolly

Therapist

Virtual • California


I graduated from UCLA's Social Welfare program and developed a specialty working with adolescents, teens, parents, teachers and school administrators via the LAUSD public school system. Over the course of 15 years, I have developed an expertise in utilizing a trauma-informed lens and attachment theory to address treatment areas such as trauma, depression, parenting, parent-child relationships, behavioral issues and anxiety.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Todd Walker

Todd Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“Todd developed a passion for removing barriers for access to care while ensuring that every client has access to, and deserves, excellent mental health services.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michelle Castillo

Michelle Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


With 10 years of dedicated practice, I am deeply passionate about my work as a therapist. Whether you are navigating stress, loss, life changes, or coping with challenges that have taken a toll on you, therapy provides a nurturing environment for healing and personal growth. As a therapist, I approach each individual with an open mind, compassion, and a commitment to empowerment and holistic well-being.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Leasa Dering

Leasa Dering

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I practice whole-person care. Rather than treating a diagnosis in isolation, I want to understand what's happening in your life, your body, and your relationships that may be contributing to how you feel—the biological, psychological, social, and...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Barbara Jean Douglass

Barbara Jean Douglass

Therapist

Virtual • Eureka, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PhD with 25 years experience working with adults, children and youth. My goal is to help you in your path towards feeling better, and experiencing an improved sense of confidence, self-esteem and functioning in your life. My specialties include adoption issues, LGBTQ issues and women's issues. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, elderly issues, disability, and stress reduction.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Brenda Ohta

Dr. Brenda Ohta

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with a doctorate, a master of science in gerontology and healthcare, and certification in yoga therapy. My clinical focus is people living with serious illness, cancer, and the psychological and existential dimensions of a significant medical diagnosis.

I bring my own lived experience with malignant brain cancer to this work. That shapes how I understand fear, uncertainty, and what it means to confront something that threatens not just your life but your sense of who you are. I see clients in private practice and volunteer at local cancer centers.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Physical health issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lisa Miller

Dr. Lisa Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Martha Chacon

Martha Chacon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is personalized and eclectic, meaning I customize evidence-based methods to suit each person's distinct needs and experiences.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Louisa Triandis

Louisa Triandis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Solana Beach, CA


“I have over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families, adults and couples build on their strengths and get clear about what they want for their futures.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maureen Moustapha

Maureen Moustapha

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I identify as a Black immigrant woman from Côte d'Ivoire and as a member of the queer community, and I have navigated systems that do not always make it easy to create a positive and healthy life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
We Sun Park

We Sun Park

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges with confidence and self-compassion. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions. My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative, and I tailor therapy to each person's unique needs. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michele Scyoc

Michele Scyoc

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work closely with individuals and families exploring emotional and behavioral concerns at home and school related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, and anxiety disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Beryl Li

Beryl Li

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that growth begins with reflection, and I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where you can embrace your story and uncover new possibilities.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tosha Thomas

Tosha Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe healing happens through connection, compassion, and understanding. I partner with clients to explore patterns, build coping skills, and develop greater self-awareness in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. My goal is to help clients feel more grounded, confident, and aligned with their values.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamra Smith

Tamra Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Tamra Smith. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Sacramento, CA. I have over 20 years of experience in the field of Mental Health Services, especially providing therapy and consultation. My practice name is Path to Wellbeing Therapy Services, and I truly lead each person on a path to their own emotional health and wellbeing.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Abbie Porter

Abbie Porter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take an individualistic, collaborative approach to treatment. I will work with each individual to identify their goals for coming to treatment and base my strategy off of that.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stefanie Huff

Stefanie Huff

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is direct, compassionate, and collaborative. I draw from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Banti Zehyoue

Banti Zehyoue

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am an experienced mental health professional specializing in counseling and social-emotional support for adolescents and families. I have worked in a telehealth setting for the past 6 years. My work focuses on anxiety, behavioral challenges, and life transitions using evidence-based, client-centered approaches. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients can build skills, gain insight, and grow.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colette Harley

Colette Harley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect someone who will actively listen to their needs and/or concerns while also providing a safe space for collaborative work.”
Grief or loss, Depression, Family issues, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 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
Elaine Quattro

Elaine Quattro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Life transitions can be beautifully transformative, but they can also feel incredibly heavy, confusing, and isolating.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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