Grief Therapists in Brentwood, CA
I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship problems, and identity issues, including those resulting from sociocultural biases and injustice.
I’m Dennis Pottenger, a marriage and family therapist, and bring to therapy experience guiding clients through dark and sometimes painful places. Over the years I have found that attention to the unconscious enables those who are suffering to transform painful and debilitating conflict, anxiety, depression, or grief into meaning, fulfillment, and greater personal wholeness and authenticity. In psychotherapy sessions I create a safe and welcoming environment, responding to your needs and goals with humanistic, Jungian, psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed approaches that are nonjudgmental and non-pathologizing.
I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship problems, and identity issues, including those resulting from sociocultural biases and injustice.
I’m Dennis Pottenger, a marriage and family therapist, and bring to therapy experience guiding clients through dark and sometimes painful places. Over the years I have found that attention to the unconscious enables those who are suffering to transform painful and debilitating conflict, anxiety, depression, or grief into meaning, fulfillment, and greater personal wholeness and authenticity. In psychotherapy sessions I create a safe and welcoming environment, responding to your needs and goals with humanistic, Jungian, psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed approaches that are nonjudgmental and non-pathologizing.
Akilah V. Vazquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
There are things that happen in life that we try to overcome on our own but realize it has become too much to handle alone. You may be experiencing work related stress, conflict in your relationships, shame, grief, anxiety, depression, or a trauma. As a Therapist I want to support you heal those parts of yourself that hold you back. My goal is to support you in navigating, refining or developing skills to improve and enhance your life. I want to help restore, renew and heal yourself, relationships, life or work. Psychotherapy can be a difficult process; It is important to feel comfortable and safe as you go on this journey.
There are things that happen in life that we try to overcome on our own but realize it has become too much to handle alone. You may be experiencing work related stress, conflict in your relationships, shame, grief, anxiety, depression, or a trauma. As a Therapist I want to support you heal those parts of yourself that hold you back. My goal is to support you in navigating, refining or developing skills to improve and enhance your life. I want to help restore, renew and heal yourself, relationships, life or work. Psychotherapy can be a difficult process; It is important to feel comfortable and safe as you go on this journey.
Carole A Chasin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
I invite you to let me help you find solutions to your concerns, grieve your loss(es) and make life easier, more fulfilling and comforting.
As a Marriage and Family therapist and relationship specialist in Beverly Hills, I help smart successful people learn to recognize and find a loving partner and have the relationship they want and be able to translate their career success into relationship success. If you're looking for a new relationship or wanting to improve the one you're in, it's time to invest in yourself, your relationship, and your future by getting expert help now. Discover how to find the love you deserve. I’ll guide you into a loving, lasting and fulfilling relationship or marriage. Even partners who argue can have highly successful relationship. Call me
I invite you to let me help you find solutions to your concerns, grieve your loss(es) and make life easier, more fulfilling and comforting.
As a Marriage and Family therapist and relationship specialist in Beverly Hills, I help smart successful people learn to recognize and find a loving partner and have the relationship they want and be able to translate their career success into relationship success. If you're looking for a new relationship or wanting to improve the one you're in, it's time to invest in yourself, your relationship, and your future by getting expert help now. Discover how to find the love you deserve. I’ll guide you into a loving, lasting and fulfilling relationship or marriage. Even partners who argue can have highly successful relationship. Call me
Whether a product of feeling stuck, one's personal grief, or an unhealthy environment, we all seek the same goal.
The privilege of working with clients is the way each individual strength and barrier is presented in a session. An ideal client is one who is open to the therapeutic process and recognizes the art of healing through time, directed interventions and collaboration. Therapy and the therapist are tools, meant to magnify your process and highlight the route in feeling cared for and attended to with me. I do not require the "perfect" client, I seek the curious wonderment that recognizes the wisdom in their pain but open to the hope in their heart.
Whether a product of feeling stuck, one's personal grief, or an unhealthy environment, we all seek the same goal.
The privilege of working with clients is the way each individual strength and barrier is presented in a session. An ideal client is one who is open to the therapeutic process and recognizes the art of healing through time, directed interventions and collaboration. Therapy and the therapist are tools, meant to magnify your process and highlight the route in feeling cared for and attended to with me. I do not require the "perfect" client, I seek the curious wonderment that recognizes the wisdom in their pain but open to the hope in their heart.
Sahaja Caroline Douglass
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
I have extensive training working with ADHD, loss and grief, serious medical issues, parenting, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma.
Hi, I'm Sahaja. I have been a licensed psychotherapist since 2001. I have experience working with clients dealing with a wide range of issues and how we work together will depend on your goals for therapy. Some clients want to explore their issues from a place of deep introspection and some clients want solutions to a specific problem. Whether your issues are related to relationships, ADHD, loss and grief, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, serious medical issues, or something else, we can discuss your goals and issues in a free initial 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit for your therapy
I have extensive training working with ADHD, loss and grief, serious medical issues, parenting, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma.
Hi, I'm Sahaja. I have been a licensed psychotherapist since 2001. I have experience working with clients dealing with a wide range of issues and how we work together will depend on your goals for therapy. Some clients want to explore their issues from a place of deep introspection and some clients want solutions to a specific problem. Whether your issues are related to relationships, ADHD, loss and grief, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, serious medical issues, or something else, we can discuss your goals and issues in a free initial 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit for your therapy
I am a clinical psychologist with a decade of experience building strong alliances with my clients to help them transform their lives. I specialize in helping those who’ve experienced trauma, grief, and traumatic loss heal from their wounds and find peace, connection, meaning, and growth. I also have expertise working with anxiety disorders, burnout/compassion fatigue, body-focused repetitive behaviors, depression, life stress, insomnia, chronic pain, and other chronic health conditions. I help you go inward to gain CLARITY so you can live authentically. I teach you concrete skills that CASCADE to many aspects of your life.
I am a clinical psychologist with a decade of experience building strong alliances with my clients to help them transform their lives. I specialize in helping those who’ve experienced trauma, grief, and traumatic loss heal from their wounds and find peace, connection, meaning, and growth. I also have expertise working with anxiety disorders, burnout/compassion fatigue, body-focused repetitive behaviors, depression, life stress, insomnia, chronic pain, and other chronic health conditions. I help you go inward to gain CLARITY so you can live authentically. I teach you concrete skills that CASCADE to many aspects of your life.
Julie Garcia, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
I provide counseling services for all ages in individual, couples, and family therapy. I have extensive experience working with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, couples/marital issues, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, and addiction. I believe that the quality of the therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to help you understand yourself and others better, which can lead to more satisfying relationships and fulfillment in life. In therapy, I work alongside you, at your pace providing a warm, nurturing, and safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported in your growth.
I provide counseling services for all ages in individual, couples, and family therapy. I have extensive experience working with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, couples/marital issues, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, and addiction. I believe that the quality of the therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to help you understand yourself and others better, which can lead to more satisfying relationships and fulfillment in life. In therapy, I work alongside you, at your pace providing a warm, nurturing, and safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported in your growth.
), with various presenting issues, such as, trauma, bereavement, self-emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, adjusting to an illness and/or disability, and marital discord.
During stressful times, constant worrying, anxiety, anger, and sadness surfaces and causes disruption with relationships, sleep, eating habits, and health. I strongly believe in the mind and body connection and, with help, stress can be an opportunity for emotional growth. I utilize my clinical experience and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to motivate clients and families towards their own emotional growth. I tailor various therapeutic approaches according to what works for my client and what my client needs to meet their goals.
), with various presenting issues, such as, trauma, bereavement, self-emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, adjusting to an illness and/or disability, and marital discord.
During stressful times, constant worrying, anxiety, anger, and sadness surfaces and causes disruption with relationships, sleep, eating habits, and health. I strongly believe in the mind and body connection and, with help, stress can be an opportunity for emotional growth. I utilize my clinical experience and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to motivate clients and families towards their own emotional growth. I tailor various therapeutic approaches according to what works for my client and what my client needs to meet their goals.
I believe that my style and approach are a good fit for teens, young adults, and adults impacted by depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and other life challenges that are preventing them from being their healthiest and happiest selves.
Hey there! My name is Sophia Hutton, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I have a diverse background and skillset within the field of mental health which I utilize to support teens and adults impacted by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and day-to-day life stressors. My approach to therapy is collaborative and centered around the development of a positive therapeutic relationship in which the client feels safe to process, explore, admit, grieve, celebrate, and heal.
I believe that my style and approach are a good fit for teens, young adults, and adults impacted by depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and other life challenges that are preventing them from being their healthiest and happiest selves.
Hey there! My name is Sophia Hutton, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I have a diverse background and skillset within the field of mental health which I utilize to support teens and adults impacted by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and day-to-day life stressors. My approach to therapy is collaborative and centered around the development of a positive therapeutic relationship in which the client feels safe to process, explore, admit, grieve, celebrate, and heal.
Raquel C Hare
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
My approach in treating most symptoms presented in therapy such as PTSD, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and relational issues include a range of evidence-based techniques involving trauma-informed therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, among other modalities.
Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Are you struggling with relationship concerns? Are you a parent struggling with your teenage child? Psychotherapy gives us the opportunity to better understand our problems and allows us to make the important changes we want. Psychotherapy can be useful for people with a variety of psychological disorders, ranging from stress to phobias, and relational issues.
My approach in treating most symptoms presented in therapy such as PTSD, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and relational issues include a range of evidence-based techniques involving trauma-informed therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, among other modalities.
Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Are you struggling with relationship concerns? Are you a parent struggling with your teenage child? Psychotherapy gives us the opportunity to better understand our problems and allows us to make the important changes we want. Psychotherapy can be useful for people with a variety of psychological disorders, ranging from stress to phobias, and relational issues.
Stacey Bankston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCATP, CGP
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
I hold certifications as a Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP), Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Our thoughts, emotions and actions are all connected. During periods of high stress, negative thoughts and overwhelming emotion can cause dysfunction in our daily lives. Therapy can support you in reframing negative thoughts, so you can better manage your emotional experience and thus, change harmful actions toward yourself and others. My experience includes working with adolescents, teens, families and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, eating disorders, opposition, relationship and behavioral problems. I believe that therapy is a collaborative partnership between the client and therapist.
I hold certifications as a Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP), Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Our thoughts, emotions and actions are all connected. During periods of high stress, negative thoughts and overwhelming emotion can cause dysfunction in our daily lives. Therapy can support you in reframing negative thoughts, so you can better manage your emotional experience and thus, change harmful actions toward yourself and others. My experience includes working with adolescents, teens, families and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, eating disorders, opposition, relationship and behavioral problems. I believe that therapy is a collaborative partnership between the client and therapist.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
I have extensive experience in working with Adolescents and Adults who have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Addictions, Self-Harming Behaviors, Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Co-dependency, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide Ideation.
I will help you learn to appreciate your emotional identity through managing moods, thoughts, impulsiveness, reactivity, and harmful behaviors. I will help you strengthen or repair your relationships and build new ones. I'll help you cultivate confidence to ask for what you want, set boundaries with others, and navigate family issues. I can also teach you social skills if you feel out of place at work or school.
I have extensive experience in working with Adolescents and Adults who have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Addictions, Self-Harming Behaviors, Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Co-dependency, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide Ideation.
I will help you learn to appreciate your emotional identity through managing moods, thoughts, impulsiveness, reactivity, and harmful behaviors. I will help you strengthen or repair your relationships and build new ones. I'll help you cultivate confidence to ask for what you want, set boundaries with others, and navigate family issues. I can also teach you social skills if you feel out of place at work or school.
Denise Olson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
My desire is for you to see true change and movement from the things that are holding you back whether depression, anxiety, fear, stress, grief, emotional disconnect, spiritual confusion, or relationship difficulties. I use a variety of psych. techniques tailored specifically for you and your situation. I have extensive training in EMDR, Brain Spotting, and ImTT (Image Transformation Therapy). These treatments provide a way to move you forward in a gentle way. They are also highly effective in helping to gain freedom from deeply ingrained negative beliefs and life experiences that are limiting you..
My desire is for you to see true change and movement from the things that are holding you back whether depression, anxiety, fear, stress, grief, emotional disconnect, spiritual confusion, or relationship difficulties. I use a variety of psych. techniques tailored specifically for you and your situation. I have extensive training in EMDR, Brain Spotting, and ImTT (Image Transformation Therapy). These treatments provide a way to move you forward in a gentle way. They are also highly effective in helping to gain freedom from deeply ingrained negative beliefs and life experiences that are limiting you..
I specialize in issues like trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief, amongst other things.
You'll find that I'm not your typical patches-on-the-sleeves, "tell me about your mother" style therapist. After a career as a first responder, I have come in contact with a great many mental health challenges. My clients will find I am very empathetic while at the same time no-nonsense and to the point. Together, we'll explore what your challenges have been historically and find new ways to approach the life (and ultimately, happiness) for which you're looking.
I specialize in issues like trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief, amongst other things.
You'll find that I'm not your typical patches-on-the-sleeves, "tell me about your mother" style therapist. After a career as a first responder, I have come in contact with a great many mental health challenges. My clients will find I am very empathetic while at the same time no-nonsense and to the point. Together, we'll explore what your challenges have been historically and find new ways to approach the life (and ultimately, happiness) for which you're looking.
Feyi Momoh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
Hello There! Thank you for joining me in this space. I understand how difficult it can be to initiate first contact when seeking therapy. I believe that the first step is often the most challenging but your decision to show up today is half the battle. Whether you are struggling to adjust to life transitions, experiencing depression, anxiety, grief & loss, relationship conflict, or trauma, there is hope and things can improve. I aim to help you discover your true self and your strengths while adjusting to life’s challenges. Allow me to guide you as we undertake this process together.
Hello There! Thank you for joining me in this space. I understand how difficult it can be to initiate first contact when seeking therapy. I believe that the first step is often the most challenging but your decision to show up today is half the battle. Whether you are struggling to adjust to life transitions, experiencing depression, anxiety, grief & loss, relationship conflict, or trauma, there is hope and things can improve. I aim to help you discover your true self and your strengths while adjusting to life’s challenges. Allow me to guide you as we undertake this process together.
Do you find yourself worrying all the time? Is enjoying life becoming increasingly difficult? If you want to let go of your burdens but feel stuck, you’re not alone. You deserve to relax and enjoy life, and I can help you get there. I am a Latina psychologist with years of experience treating adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and relationship challenges. Beyond therapy, I also specialize in immigration cases, providing hundreds of evaluations for U visas, asylum, hardship waivers, and N-648s.
Do you find yourself worrying all the time? Is enjoying life becoming increasingly difficult? If you want to let go of your burdens but feel stuck, you’re not alone. You deserve to relax and enjoy life, and I can help you get there. I am a Latina psychologist with years of experience treating adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and relationship challenges. Beyond therapy, I also specialize in immigration cases, providing hundreds of evaluations for U visas, asylum, hardship waivers, and N-648s.
Elizabeth Iannaccone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
However, I specialize in children and adolescents dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger issues, also life transition/life meaning questions, relationship issues, and abuse, as well as clients with parenting issues, maternal/fetal loss, adoption and foster children.
If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you as a team to achieve your goals. I'm a Bilingual Licensed Psychotherapist who offers individual, couples and family therapy. I am an active cognitive therapist who offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients. I have been a therapist for over 20 years and look forward to helping each one of my clients.
However, I specialize in children and adolescents dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger issues, also life transition/life meaning questions, relationship issues, and abuse, as well as clients with parenting issues, maternal/fetal loss, adoption and foster children.
If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you as a team to achieve your goals. I'm a Bilingual Licensed Psychotherapist who offers individual, couples and family therapy. I am an active cognitive therapist who offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients. I have been a therapist for over 20 years and look forward to helping each one of my clients.
Hi, I’m Janice Valdez and I am a Licensed Marriage Family therapist. My career began providing services to individuals who suffer from addiction. For the last three years I have provided individual therapy to clients of all ages with an array of different issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, abuse, and more.
Hi, I’m Janice Valdez and I am a Licensed Marriage Family therapist. My career began providing services to individuals who suffer from addiction. For the last three years I have provided individual therapy to clients of all ages with an array of different issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, abuse, and more.
I am a strength based therapist and although there are many treatment modalities to address anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions; I have found that in collaboration with clients that a Solution Focused or Cognitive Behavioral approach has helped clients gain the tools to obtain self-awareness and not feel hindered by challenges they have faced.
I strongly believe that every individual is unique and no person or family is the same as another. As a bi-lingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I have had the pleasure to work with a diverse group of adults, children, and families. I have over 25 years experience working in psychotherapy, crisis intervention with domestic violence, child court advocate, as a forensic psychologist, and as a family court mediator. I assist children and families as they work through challenges and move toward rebuilding their self-confidence and creates a more positive outlook in life.
I am a strength based therapist and although there are many treatment modalities to address anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions; I have found that in collaboration with clients that a Solution Focused or Cognitive Behavioral approach has helped clients gain the tools to obtain self-awareness and not feel hindered by challenges they have faced.
I strongly believe that every individual is unique and no person or family is the same as another. As a bi-lingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I have had the pleasure to work with a diverse group of adults, children, and families. I have over 25 years experience working in psychotherapy, crisis intervention with domestic violence, child court advocate, as a forensic psychologist, and as a family court mediator. I assist children and families as they work through challenges and move toward rebuilding their self-confidence and creates a more positive outlook in life.
You'll establish a connection to your authentic self which will anchor you when outside circumstances appear overwhelming, helping you to effectively manage stress, loss and change.
Feeling stuck in familiar self defeating patterns? I can help uncover unconscious habits or behaviors that keep you anxious and depressed. Through active listening, and interactive exercises my direct approach helps you encounter hidden parts of yourself, enabling you to integrate these into one whole, thriving person with greater capacity to live and love completely. With extensive background in Western Psychology and Eastern practices I treat the whole being which leads to deeper awareness, changes in behavior and more satisfying relationships with others. Nothing changes if you don't take action. The journey begins with you.
You'll establish a connection to your authentic self which will anchor you when outside circumstances appear overwhelming, helping you to effectively manage stress, loss and change.
Feeling stuck in familiar self defeating patterns? I can help uncover unconscious habits or behaviors that keep you anxious and depressed. Through active listening, and interactive exercises my direct approach helps you encounter hidden parts of yourself, enabling you to integrate these into one whole, thriving person with greater capacity to live and love completely. With extensive background in Western Psychology and Eastern practices I treat the whole being which leads to deeper awareness, changes in behavior and more satisfying relationships with others. Nothing changes if you don't take action. The journey begins with you.
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Grief Therapists
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.