Grief Therapists in Bay Point, CA
I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, stress, stage-of-life transitions, poor social support, family system difficulties, end-of-life counseling, bereavement, and loss.
Welcome! My name is Shannon Saltzman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of clinical social work experience and over 20 years in the field of social work, I specialize in treating adults and older adults. As a therapist, I provide a warm, supportive, empathetic, non-judgemental, safe space for healing and recovery. I help clients move through whatever it is they may be struggling with and help them develop coping tools that they can continue to use beyond our time together.
I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, stress, stage-of-life transitions, poor social support, family system difficulties, end-of-life counseling, bereavement, and loss.
Welcome! My name is Shannon Saltzman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of clinical social work experience and over 20 years in the field of social work, I specialize in treating adults and older adults. As a therapist, I provide a warm, supportive, empathetic, non-judgemental, safe space for healing and recovery. I help clients move through whatever it is they may be struggling with and help them develop coping tools that they can continue to use beyond our time together.
I work with adolescents and young adults navigating, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, biculturality and more.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like instead of a spiral you are travelling in an endless circle of sadness, fear, arguments, grief, or simply confusion? Sometimes life get's hard and sometimes we get stuck. Therapy is here to help in these moments-- through gentle exploration of your thoughts, feelings, and actions we can work to uncover the places where you are feeling trapped in order to help you create new thoughts, healthier feelings, and actions more in alignment with the person you want to be: whether it be happier, more peaceful, more successful, more calm.
I work with adolescents and young adults navigating, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, biculturality and more.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like instead of a spiral you are travelling in an endless circle of sadness, fear, arguments, grief, or simply confusion? Sometimes life get's hard and sometimes we get stuck. Therapy is here to help in these moments-- through gentle exploration of your thoughts, feelings, and actions we can work to uncover the places where you are feeling trapped in order to help you create new thoughts, healthier feelings, and actions more in alignment with the person you want to be: whether it be happier, more peaceful, more successful, more calm.
Macy Schoenthaler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Bay Point, CA 94565 (Online Only)
When we have an experience that is traumatic or incredibly stressful, our brains have a hard time processing that memory. This can create symptoms such as, anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, difficult feelings, self-blame, or relationship problems, to name a few. If given the opportunity, our minds, like our bodies, have the innate ability to heal. The trouble with difficult experiences, however, is that these memories get tangled, leaving us feeling stuck or showing up in other destructive ways in our lives.
When we have an experience that is traumatic or incredibly stressful, our brains have a hard time processing that memory. This can create symptoms such as, anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, difficult feelings, self-blame, or relationship problems, to name a few. If given the opportunity, our minds, like our bodies, have the innate ability to heal. The trouble with difficult experiences, however, is that these memories get tangled, leaving us feeling stuck or showing up in other destructive ways in our lives.
Peak functioning and success in life are holistic endeavors that impact & are impacted by all aspects of your life. I am committed to helping you identify and explore your strengths, struggles, personal goals, and values as a means to you becoming the most balanced and successful version of yourself.
Peak functioning and success in life are holistic endeavors that impact & are impacted by all aspects of your life. I am committed to helping you identify and explore your strengths, struggles, personal goals, and values as a means to you becoming the most balanced and successful version of yourself.
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Whether you're dealing with unresolved feelings from the past, the raw pain of a breakup, or the weight of grief, we will work together to untangle the hurt and restore a sense of balance, strength, and hope.
Life’s most challenging moments—whether it's the end of a relationship, the pain and hurt other people have caused you, the scars left by trauma, or the deep ache of grief—can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of how to move forward. As a psychotherapist, my mission is to walk alongside you during these painful experiences, providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space where healing can begin. You can find more information about me on my webpage miriammunzarova.com.
Whether you're dealing with unresolved feelings from the past, the raw pain of a breakup, or the weight of grief, we will work together to untangle the hurt and restore a sense of balance, strength, and hope.
Life’s most challenging moments—whether it's the end of a relationship, the pain and hurt other people have caused you, the scars left by trauma, or the deep ache of grief—can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of how to move forward. As a psychotherapist, my mission is to walk alongside you during these painful experiences, providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space where healing can begin. You can find more information about me on my webpage miriammunzarova.com.
My name is Aquino Chhong and I am a marriage and family therapist who believes in helping people to identify and work on the change they want. I am familiar with working with depression, anxiety, life stress, life transitions, trauma, and grief. I typically work with adult and adolescent individuals, with more experience in working with adults. I also have experience in providing family therapy.
My name is Aquino Chhong and I am a marriage and family therapist who believes in helping people to identify and work on the change they want. I am familiar with working with depression, anxiety, life stress, life transitions, trauma, and grief. I typically work with adult and adolescent individuals, with more experience in working with adults. I also have experience in providing family therapy.
I typically work with adults who are navigating issues resulting from trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and adjustment to life changes.
My name is Cristina Mendoza, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am based in Fresno, California, and am available to work with clients in person and via telehealth. I work with adults who are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, or adjustment issues using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Therapy is a very personal process so I want to be sure to utilize approaches that will best suit each individual client and their needs.
I typically work with adults who are navigating issues resulting from trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and adjustment to life changes.
My name is Cristina Mendoza, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am based in Fresno, California, and am available to work with clients in person and via telehealth. I work with adults who are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, or adjustment issues using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Therapy is a very personal process so I want to be sure to utilize approaches that will best suit each individual client and their needs.
Hello, I am Patricia Alice, LCSW and I have provided outpatient psychotherapy services for over 42 years. I am a generalist and now work exclusively with tele-health. Therefore, my experience is a unique blend of breadth and depth. I have worked with a very wide range of issues. Most seek help for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, past/current trauma, family issues, bipolar diagnosis, relationship problems, work and career issues, postpartum depression, parenting and grief/ loss as well as life transition issues like retirement and/or aging.
Hello, I am Patricia Alice, LCSW and I have provided outpatient psychotherapy services for over 42 years. I am a generalist and now work exclusively with tele-health. Therefore, my experience is a unique blend of breadth and depth. I have worked with a very wide range of issues. Most seek help for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, past/current trauma, family issues, bipolar diagnosis, relationship problems, work and career issues, postpartum depression, parenting and grief/ loss as well as life transition issues like retirement and/or aging.
Jocelyn Parros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, CA 94565 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities who have experienced family dysfunction, trauma, abuse, sudden loss, and crime victimization.
Everyone deserves support in a crisis. For some, it may have been an event that occurred years ago, and for others it is more recent. Seeking professional help and support is often times the first step to coping with a difficult life period or transition. I believe that healing and empowerment are wholly achievable and begin with a trusting and accepting therapist-client relationship in a safe therapeutic environment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities who have experienced family dysfunction, trauma, abuse, sudden loss, and crime victimization.
Everyone deserves support in a crisis. For some, it may have been an event that occurred years ago, and for others it is more recent. Seeking professional help and support is often times the first step to coping with a difficult life period or transition. I believe that healing and empowerment are wholly achievable and begin with a trusting and accepting therapist-client relationship in a safe therapeutic environment.
I help people find creative ways to reinvent themselves after divorce, loss of a spouse, and other major life transitions.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
I help people find creative ways to reinvent themselves after divorce, loss of a spouse, and other major life transitions.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
Demetra Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, SAP
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, CA 94565
I provide tools to improve depression, anxiety, stress, abuse, parent-teen conflict, domestic violence, identity issues, self esteem, grief and loss.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist and certified Mediator with over twenty-five years of experience working with women, men, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, individual and family therapy. I provide a supportive environment and build upon your personal strengths and resilience. Therapy can be an opportunity to help you take control of your own feelings and behavior by uncovering connections between past experiences and/or your current symptoms.
I provide tools to improve depression, anxiety, stress, abuse, parent-teen conflict, domestic violence, identity issues, self esteem, grief and loss.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist and certified Mediator with over twenty-five years of experience working with women, men, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, individual and family therapy. I provide a supportive environment and build upon your personal strengths and resilience. Therapy can be an opportunity to help you take control of your own feelings and behavior by uncovering connections between past experiences and/or your current symptoms.
My name is Jeanette Shin, LCSW - I believe we are capable of healing ourselves and can develop the ability to find self-compassion and the potential to thrive. I have worked mostly with adults, especially older adults, and feel able to work with clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, aging, grief, and bereavement. I approach clients on a mindfulness and client centered focus, with elements of CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and spirituality as needed.
My name is Jeanette Shin, LCSW - I believe we are capable of healing ourselves and can develop the ability to find self-compassion and the potential to thrive. I have worked mostly with adults, especially older adults, and feel able to work with clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, aging, grief, and bereavement. I approach clients on a mindfulness and client centered focus, with elements of CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and spirituality as needed.
Heather Dalmases
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburg, CA 94565
My therapeutic experience includes working with adults, teens, children, couples, and families, navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, stress, relational issues, trauma, substance abuse, life transitions, self-esteem, domestic violence, LGBTQ+, parenting, and grief and loss.
Hello, my name is Heather Dalmases, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am passionate about helping and partnering with individuals to become the best version of themselves that is true and authentic. I have been working in the field of social work for more than 20 years. I completed my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at Saint Joseph’s College and my master’s degree in social work at Adelphi University. My approach is eclectic and versatile and will adjust with your needs to include various theoretical approaches.
My therapeutic experience includes working with adults, teens, children, couples, and families, navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, stress, relational issues, trauma, substance abuse, life transitions, self-esteem, domestic violence, LGBTQ+, parenting, and grief and loss.
Hello, my name is Heather Dalmases, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am passionate about helping and partnering with individuals to become the best version of themselves that is true and authentic. I have been working in the field of social work for more than 20 years. I completed my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at Saint Joseph’s College and my master’s degree in social work at Adelphi University. My approach is eclectic and versatile and will adjust with your needs to include various theoretical approaches.
Hi, I'm Avrille Birnbaum! I'm a Clinical Psychologist, practicing therapy via video for clients who are in need but might not be able to take time off weekly to come to an office. I am a believer in doing what I can to make self-care accessible and relevant for each client, and I strive to make each person feel that they are having a conversation in which they feel supported, heard, and receive tools to use in their daily lives. Most often, my clients come to me struggling with issues regarding neurodivergence, depression, social anxiety, living with bipolar disorder, chronic pain, and autoimmune disorders.
Hi, I'm Avrille Birnbaum! I'm a Clinical Psychologist, practicing therapy via video for clients who are in need but might not be able to take time off weekly to come to an office. I am a believer in doing what I can to make self-care accessible and relevant for each client, and I strive to make each person feel that they are having a conversation in which they feel supported, heard, and receive tools to use in their daily lives. Most often, my clients come to me struggling with issues regarding neurodivergence, depression, social anxiety, living with bipolar disorder, chronic pain, and autoimmune disorders.
Mariela Hernandez, LCSW, MPH I am a bilingual first generation Latinx therapist with a passion for connection. I hope to help heal generational trauma, teach concrete tools for coping with life’s challenges, and help you feel seen and heard.
Mariela Hernandez, LCSW, MPH I am a bilingual first generation Latinx therapist with a passion for connection. I hope to help heal generational trauma, teach concrete tools for coping with life’s challenges, and help you feel seen and heard.
A little about me… I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I received my master’s degree in social work from the University of Nevada at Reno. I have a teaching credential from Sierra Nevada College and a bachelor of science degree in nutrition from Cal Poly Pomona. I have many years of experience working with adults, children, and parents, helping them to heal and function more effectively in their lives.
A little about me… I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I received my master’s degree in social work from the University of Nevada at Reno. I have a teaching credential from Sierra Nevada College and a bachelor of science degree in nutrition from Cal Poly Pomona. I have many years of experience working with adults, children, and parents, helping them to heal and function more effectively in their lives.
Julianne Henry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PPS
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, CA 94565 (Online Only)
Open to accepting 2-3 new clients in October 2024. I believe we all have the ability and strength within ourselves to experience emotionally healthy, strong, confident, happy, and successful lives. In a positive, empathetic, respectful, and safe environment, it would be my privilege to work with you to explore your truth, grow your inner strength, and increase your confidence. I assist my clients in making positive life changes by helping them cultivate greater self-awareness and emotional flexibility. With focused support and reflection, let's work together to overcome barriers to you thriving and living your best life.
Open to accepting 2-3 new clients in October 2024. I believe we all have the ability and strength within ourselves to experience emotionally healthy, strong, confident, happy, and successful lives. In a positive, empathetic, respectful, and safe environment, it would be my privilege to work with you to explore your truth, grow your inner strength, and increase your confidence. I assist my clients in making positive life changes by helping them cultivate greater self-awareness and emotional flexibility. With focused support and reflection, let's work together to overcome barriers to you thriving and living your best life.
I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2008. Born and raised in the Bay Area, I spent the majority of my adult life in Southern California. I received my Masters's Degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2005. In 2006, I relocated to the Coachella Valley and spent a decade in county mental health services while establishing a small private practice from 2008 to 2016.
I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2008. Born and raised in the Bay Area, I spent the majority of my adult life in Southern California. I received my Masters's Degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2005. In 2006, I relocated to the Coachella Valley and spent a decade in county mental health services while establishing a small private practice from 2008 to 2016.
Our experiences and lives are each unique, filled with a rich depth of nuance and meaning. I believe one of the profound ways therapy heals is in offering space for something vitally nutritive yet rare: presence that is both committed and neutral. This both intimate and non-reactive/nonjudgmental "being with” of contact with another, and with ourselves, of simply touching and holding our experiences, I believe communicates value and holds deep power for transformation. While trauma encodes in our nervous systems, beliefs and self-talk, neuroplasticity means that our brains can change with new experiences- internal and interpersonal.
Our experiences and lives are each unique, filled with a rich depth of nuance and meaning. I believe one of the profound ways therapy heals is in offering space for something vitally nutritive yet rare: presence that is both committed and neutral. This both intimate and non-reactive/nonjudgmental "being with” of contact with another, and with ourselves, of simply touching and holding our experiences, I believe communicates value and holds deep power for transformation. While trauma encodes in our nervous systems, beliefs and self-talk, neuroplasticity means that our brains can change with new experiences- internal and interpersonal.
Although most people are depressed or angry at times, they generally find a way to deal with the situation. There are times, however, when a person loses hope or is overwhelmed. They or others decide they might use some help. Sometimes a woman or a man decides that they would like to adjust their life style and emphasize their sense of self. If you work in Silicon Valley, I can use my experience in industry to help you unblock your potential and design effective strategies for greater satisfaction. If you seek spiritual depth, my years as a guide may help unfold meaning.
Although most people are depressed or angry at times, they generally find a way to deal with the situation. There are times, however, when a person loses hope or is overwhelmed. They or others decide they might use some help. Sometimes a woman or a man decides that they would like to adjust their life style and emphasize their sense of self. If you work in Silicon Valley, I can use my experience in industry to help you unblock your potential and design effective strategies for greater satisfaction. If you seek spiritual depth, my years as a guide may help unfold meaning.
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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.