Grief Therapists in Gilbert, AZ
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My passion is helping individuals, and families struggling with trauma, mental health issues, addictions, and grief.
Choosing a therapist is the first step in your mental health journey and one I believe takes courage. I have a passion for mental health as I have personally gone on this journey, and it has been such a tremendous healing experience for myself and my family. As a therapist, I feel listening to and acknowledging another’s human experience is one of the greatest services I can provide. It is important to me that you find therapy to be a safe space where you feel heard and find healing.
My passion is helping individuals, and families struggling with trauma, mental health issues, addictions, and grief.
Choosing a therapist is the first step in your mental health journey and one I believe takes courage. I have a passion for mental health as I have personally gone on this journey, and it has been such a tremendous healing experience for myself and my family. As a therapist, I feel listening to and acknowledging another’s human experience is one of the greatest services I can provide. It is important to me that you find therapy to be a safe space where you feel heard and find healing.
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I empower those navigating not only stress and anxiety, but also depression, and grief and loss.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families experiencing acculturation stress and immigration related challenges. As an immigrant myself, I intimately understand the complexities of life’s transitions. I can connect with and provide support in Hindi and Urdu, and I can speak basic Thai. Central to my philosophy is the therapeutic relationship to create a safe and healing environment.
I empower those navigating not only stress and anxiety, but also depression, and grief and loss.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families experiencing acculturation stress and immigration related challenges. As an immigrant myself, I intimately understand the complexities of life’s transitions. I can connect with and provide support in Hindi and Urdu, and I can speak basic Thai. Central to my philosophy is the therapeutic relationship to create a safe and healing environment.
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Megan K Viall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85234 (Online Only)
I have experience working with individuals managing lives touched with mood and anxiety disorders, including depression and bipolar; grief; domestic violence (offenders and victims); physical, emotional and sexual abuse; custody issues; family reunification; marriage/relationship hurdles; problem sexual behavior; borderline personality disorder/characteristics; PTSD; ADD/ADHD; death and dying; caretaking of ill and aging family members; and life change events, i.e. anything that is a positive change, but also brings with it fear, doubt and lots of unknowns.
I have experience working with individuals managing lives touched with mood and anxiety disorders, including depression and bipolar; grief; domestic violence (offenders and victims); physical, emotional and sexual abuse; custody issues; family reunification; marriage/relationship hurdles; problem sexual behavior; borderline personality disorder/characteristics; PTSD; ADD/ADHD; death and dying; caretaking of ill and aging family members; and life change events, i.e. anything that is a positive change, but also brings with it fear, doubt and lots of unknowns.
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Christine S Gigena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (Online Only)
With CBT, narrative therapy, and compassionate insight, I will guide you through the aftermath of loss.
Your world has turned upside down, and it feels impossible to imagine a world that is right-side up without your loved one. People around you want you to be okay, but they don’t know how to take away the sadness, anger, and pain of loss that weighs you down. They expect you to pick yourself up and just get over it. If they could see the void you have inside, they would know how hard it is just to get up and get out of bed each day. You are devastated; every wave of emotion that washes over you prevents you from finding solid ground. “This is not how it was supposed to be,” you think. Now, you must figure out how to move forward.
With CBT, narrative therapy, and compassionate insight, I will guide you through the aftermath of loss.
Your world has turned upside down, and it feels impossible to imagine a world that is right-side up without your loved one. People around you want you to be okay, but they don’t know how to take away the sadness, anger, and pain of loss that weighs you down. They expect you to pick yourself up and just get over it. If they could see the void you have inside, they would know how hard it is just to get up and get out of bed each day. You are devastated; every wave of emotion that washes over you prevents you from finding solid ground. “This is not how it was supposed to be,” you think. Now, you must figure out how to move forward.
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Marlys L Reardon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (Online Only)
I have worked with individuals struggling with trauma & grief & loss, as well as working in Maternal Mental Health, including perinatal mood disorders, maternal loss, & infertility throughout my career,.
Accepting NEW Clients! Let's work together to discover the truest version of yourself! The decision to seek therapy is a courageous, personal one that honors your life experiences and journey. My objective when working with clients is to provide a safe, comfortable space where they can share freely and without judgement. Your therapeutic journey will be aimed at addressing the behaviors that block you, preventing you from living your most authentic, joyful life. My approach is holistic; centering on assessing emotional and mental health concerns, as well as physical health, familial interactions, community, and spiritual needs.
I have worked with individuals struggling with trauma & grief & loss, as well as working in Maternal Mental Health, including perinatal mood disorders, maternal loss, & infertility throughout my career,.
Accepting NEW Clients! Let's work together to discover the truest version of yourself! The decision to seek therapy is a courageous, personal one that honors your life experiences and journey. My objective when working with clients is to provide a safe, comfortable space where they can share freely and without judgement. Your therapeutic journey will be aimed at addressing the behaviors that block you, preventing you from living your most authentic, joyful life. My approach is holistic; centering on assessing emotional and mental health concerns, as well as physical health, familial interactions, community, and spiritual needs.
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Suzanne Walker: EMDR and EMDR Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Accepting new clients for Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), traditional EMDR, as well as for EMDR Intensives! Your heart is heavy. Heavy with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression. With life stress, life transitions, the intense demands of work and parenthood and relationships. You feel disconnection, a lack of existential fulfillment. Stuck. You have this person you want to be. These things you want to do. You want to move forward in life; deeply, wholly, mindfully. And you've decided that you are ready to lay it out, harness your strength, and heal. You are worthy of relief. Your children are worthy of the best version of You.
Accepting new clients for Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), traditional EMDR, as well as for EMDR Intensives! Your heart is heavy. Heavy with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression. With life stress, life transitions, the intense demands of work and parenthood and relationships. You feel disconnection, a lack of existential fulfillment. Stuck. You have this person you want to be. These things you want to do. You want to move forward in life; deeply, wholly, mindfully. And you've decided that you are ready to lay it out, harness your strength, and heal. You are worthy of relief. Your children are worthy of the best version of You.
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I often work with adults, teenagers and couples who struggle with self-esteem, trauma, grief, substance use, depression, and anxiety.
Healing is messy, and it’s also beautiful! You may feel stuck in a cycle that’s painful and no longer serves you, or you have a desire to look further inward. No matter the reason that brought you, I am glad you are here. It is 100% okay to ask for help, no matter what people have told you. Challenges are inevitable in life and are often a cue to action. When challenges go unresolved or unaddressed, they may get in the way of how you feel about yourself. The good news is there are many things you can learn and unlearn about yourself and the world you live in. I will support you through that learning and healing process.
I often work with adults, teenagers and couples who struggle with self-esteem, trauma, grief, substance use, depression, and anxiety.
Healing is messy, and it’s also beautiful! You may feel stuck in a cycle that’s painful and no longer serves you, or you have a desire to look further inward. No matter the reason that brought you, I am glad you are here. It is 100% okay to ask for help, no matter what people have told you. Challenges are inevitable in life and are often a cue to action. When challenges go unresolved or unaddressed, they may get in the way of how you feel about yourself. The good news is there are many things you can learn and unlearn about yourself and the world you live in. I will support you through that learning and healing process.
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Joy L. Payne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85296
My experience has focused on assisting clients through grief and loss, chronic illness, life and parenting transitions, communication and relationship expectation issues, anxiety, depression, intimacy concerns, and other relational issues.
I am a licensed associate marriage and family therapist who has a passion for helping individuals, adolescents, couples and families navigate relationships where solutions for many of life’s problems seem difficult to find. I work with clients to process their past challenges and current life/relationship experiences, as well as helping clients recognize and build upon their own strengths and resiliency.
My experience has focused on assisting clients through grief and loss, chronic illness, life and parenting transitions, communication and relationship expectation issues, anxiety, depression, intimacy concerns, and other relational issues.
I am a licensed associate marriage and family therapist who has a passion for helping individuals, adolescents, couples and families navigate relationships where solutions for many of life’s problems seem difficult to find. I work with clients to process their past challenges and current life/relationship experiences, as well as helping clients recognize and build upon their own strengths and resiliency.
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Anita K Marple
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85295
In my practice, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, grief and loss, trauma recovery, depression, marriage issues, parenting support, life transitions, women's issues, and stress management.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, marriage counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to help attain the growth and change they’re striving for.
In my practice, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, grief and loss, trauma recovery, depression, marriage issues, parenting support, life transitions, women's issues, and stress management.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, marriage counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to help attain the growth and change they’re striving for.
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Venessa De La Cruz- Therapy Instensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85296
I provide individual & intensive therapy to adults struggling with the demands of juggling multiple roles and who experience anxiety, grief & chronic illness.
Do you find yourself feeling exhausted & in a constant state of overwhelm that you can't seem to let go of? Each day you keep trying your best to keep it together at work and for your family, but it just doesn’t feel like it is enough and that leaves you feeling hopeless, frustrated & defeated. Or maybe you are beginning to experience health issues and there is a feeling of dread that takes over when you think about how to fit taking care of you into your daily to do’s. The overwhelm builds as you try to figure out how to manage it all. The good news is that you don’t have to figure all of this out on your own. I am here to help!
I provide individual & intensive therapy to adults struggling with the demands of juggling multiple roles and who experience anxiety, grief & chronic illness.
Do you find yourself feeling exhausted & in a constant state of overwhelm that you can't seem to let go of? Each day you keep trying your best to keep it together at work and for your family, but it just doesn’t feel like it is enough and that leaves you feeling hopeless, frustrated & defeated. Or maybe you are beginning to experience health issues and there is a feeling of dread that takes over when you think about how to fit taking care of you into your daily to do’s. The overwhelm builds as you try to figure out how to manage it all. The good news is that you don’t have to figure all of this out on your own. I am here to help!
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Sonya Andersen-Haile
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Types of trauma can include loss of a loved one, abusive relationships, neglect, emotional pain, unwanted sexual experiences, ongoing stressful situations, major life events, chronic pain, medical issues, miscarriage and stillbirth, to name a few.
Therapy is about becoming more aware of who you are and how you influence your surroundings. Individuals come to therapy when the ways in which they are behaving, living, and acting in life are no longer working for them. Various circumstances can cause distress and require that we seek assistance to help adjust to something new. I believe that therapy is an opportunity to grow and change when we feel stuck, it is a creative outlet to find solutions to help live life more fully.
Types of trauma can include loss of a loved one, abusive relationships, neglect, emotional pain, unwanted sexual experiences, ongoing stressful situations, major life events, chronic pain, medical issues, miscarriage and stillbirth, to name a few.
Therapy is about becoming more aware of who you are and how you influence your surroundings. Individuals come to therapy when the ways in which they are behaving, living, and acting in life are no longer working for them. Various circumstances can cause distress and require that we seek assistance to help adjust to something new. I believe that therapy is an opportunity to grow and change when we feel stuck, it is a creative outlet to find solutions to help live life more fully.
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Jennifer Kruse
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85295
I enjoy working with couples and individuals who feel stuck and are highly motivated to make changes. I also love helping couples who want their marriage to not just survive but truly thrive. I also am honored to work with those going through life transitions, whether it's a career change, a big move, or navigating grief.
I enjoy working with couples and individuals who feel stuck and are highly motivated to make changes. I also love helping couples who want their marriage to not just survive but truly thrive. I also am honored to work with those going through life transitions, whether it's a career change, a big move, or navigating grief.
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I have personal experience with and training to help others with grief-one of the hardest things a person can experience in this life.
Currently accepting new clients. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor who has education and experience in family life. Life transitions are often a place where it is easy to become stuck. I love the word “choose” because we have the ability to make more choices than it sometimes appears. Do you need help seeing the choices you can make to become unstuck, or to strengthen yourself and/or your relationships?
I have personal experience with and training to help others with grief-one of the hardest things a person can experience in this life.
Currently accepting new clients. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor who has education and experience in family life. Life transitions are often a place where it is easy to become stuck. I love the word “choose” because we have the ability to make more choices than it sometimes appears. Do you need help seeing the choices you can make to become unstuck, or to strengthen yourself and/or your relationships?
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Stephanie Wogomon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Is your child experiencing difficulties with adjustment to difficult experiences, such as trauma, grief or loss? Does your child worry a lot, have constant complaints of not feeling well, separation anxiety, issues forming close relationships or not doing well at school? Do they have a hard time regulating their emotions, act out physically or verbally, have a hard time with respecting authority or struggling with legal issues? What about you as their parent? Do you need support, skills and encouragement to help your child regulate appropriately? What about you as an adult? Do you also struggle with these issues and need help?
Is your child experiencing difficulties with adjustment to difficult experiences, such as trauma, grief or loss? Does your child worry a lot, have constant complaints of not feeling well, separation anxiety, issues forming close relationships or not doing well at school? Do they have a hard time regulating their emotions, act out physically or verbally, have a hard time with respecting authority or struggling with legal issues? What about you as their parent? Do you need support, skills and encouragement to help your child regulate appropriately? What about you as an adult? Do you also struggle with these issues and need help?
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Dr. Shelby L Schiller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85234
My specialization is assisting individuals navigating life change and transitions, coping with grief and loss, and reducing the impact and effects of trauma and traumatic experiences.
I offer a collaborative and integrative approach for clients seeking insight to their challenges. My attitude towards therapy is that there is not one universal method that works best for anyone, therefore, I use an appropriate blend of modalities to help you overcome whatever you are currently experiencing. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and I am here to help you navigate the difficulties you are currently facing. I concentrate on developing a partnership with clients to identify strengths and areas of potential growth to make meaning and implement positive change.
My specialization is assisting individuals navigating life change and transitions, coping with grief and loss, and reducing the impact and effects of trauma and traumatic experiences.
I offer a collaborative and integrative approach for clients seeking insight to their challenges. My attitude towards therapy is that there is not one universal method that works best for anyone, therefore, I use an appropriate blend of modalities to help you overcome whatever you are currently experiencing. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and I am here to help you navigate the difficulties you are currently facing. I concentrate on developing a partnership with clients to identify strengths and areas of potential growth to make meaning and implement positive change.
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I provide space for you to identify and honor your emotions, process grief and loss or trauma, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and step into your strengths.
I partner with you as the expert in your experience. We will work together to address anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, work or relationship/family stressors, substance or alcohol use, and chronic pain. I work with individuals and have a passion for older adults and their family members.
I provide space for you to identify and honor your emotions, process grief and loss or trauma, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and step into your strengths.
I partner with you as the expert in your experience. We will work together to address anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, work or relationship/family stressors, substance or alcohol use, and chronic pain. I work with individuals and have a passion for older adults and their family members.
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Christina Harrington-Stutzmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LMHC, GC-C, LCSW-R, PhD
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85295
I am an Accredited Certified Social Worker (ACSW), Diplomat in Clinical Social Work (DCSW), Qualified Clinical Social Worker (QCSW), Clinical Social Worker in Gerontology (CSW-G), Certified in Health Care (C-SWHC), an Advanced Bereavement Facilitator and a Disaster Mental Health Critical Responder.
My approach towards helping you is create a supportive space to bring you comfort to your current experiences. I believe it's necessary to accept where you are and to understand where you want to go. I am a licensed as a Clinical Marriage and family Therapist (LMFT), a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and in Clinical Social Worker-R (LCSW-R). I also have Gottman and Imago training experience for couples.
I am an Accredited Certified Social Worker (ACSW), Diplomat in Clinical Social Work (DCSW), Qualified Clinical Social Worker (QCSW), Clinical Social Worker in Gerontology (CSW-G), Certified in Health Care (C-SWHC), an Advanced Bereavement Facilitator and a Disaster Mental Health Critical Responder.
My approach towards helping you is create a supportive space to bring you comfort to your current experiences. I believe it's necessary to accept where you are and to understand where you want to go. I am a licensed as a Clinical Marriage and family Therapist (LMFT), a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and in Clinical Social Worker-R (LCSW-R). I also have Gottman and Imago training experience for couples.
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I specialize in trauma, grief, and loss. I have worked with many who experience depression and anxiety. I help individuals who are dysregulated find coping and relaxation skills to help them live more fulfilling lives!
I specialize in trauma, grief, and loss. I have worked with many who experience depression and anxiety. I help individuals who are dysregulated find coping and relaxation skills to help them live more fulfilling lives!
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LeeAnn L Kuang
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals and couples that are experiencing emotional dysregulation, family stress, grief, relationship issues, substance abuse, and trauma/PTSD.
As your therapist, I will help you recognize the power of your own thoughts and your ability to heal. In my sessions, I provide a spirit of genuineness, warmth, and collaboration. I value your trust in allowing me to slowly unpack your deepest feelings and concerns.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples that are experiencing emotional dysregulation, family stress, grief, relationship issues, substance abuse, and trauma/PTSD.
As your therapist, I will help you recognize the power of your own thoughts and your ability to heal. In my sessions, I provide a spirit of genuineness, warmth, and collaboration. I value your trust in allowing me to slowly unpack your deepest feelings and concerns.
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Wendy J Cova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85295 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Wendy Cova and I have over 20 years of experience helping people just like you. We all struggle from time to time with relationships, with personal growth, marriage, our kids. We struggle with our careers, making decisions, setting limits. I know how to help you release feelings of depression, anxiety, and loss. I would love to meet you and discuss the challenges you are facing. I know how to help. Please visit my website at forgivenessforyourself.com and feel free to email me at info@forgivenessforyourself.com.
Hello! My name is Wendy Cova and I have over 20 years of experience helping people just like you. We all struggle from time to time with relationships, with personal growth, marriage, our kids. We struggle with our careers, making decisions, setting limits. I know how to help you release feelings of depression, anxiety, and loss. I would love to meet you and discuss the challenges you are facing. I know how to help. Please visit my website at forgivenessforyourself.com and feel free to email me at info@forgivenessforyourself.com.
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How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.