Grief Therapists in Harbor City, CA
Janis Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harbor City, CA 90710
Feeling Stuck? Unmotivated? Feeling Depressed? Anxious? I help clients re-focus quickly and find ways to gain awareness, improve outlook, and enhance healing so they can get on with their lives in the best, most constructive and positive way. I specialize in helping people solve problems and build new skills. I am interested in helping you get better and stay better, not just feel better temporarily. Discover tools you can implement once you leave our session. Together we can find your internal resources for change and growth.
Feeling Stuck? Unmotivated? Feeling Depressed? Anxious? I help clients re-focus quickly and find ways to gain awareness, improve outlook, and enhance healing so they can get on with their lives in the best, most constructive and positive way. I specialize in helping people solve problems and build new skills. I am interested in helping you get better and stay better, not just feel better temporarily. Discover tools you can implement once you leave our session. Together we can find your internal resources for change and growth.
Christina Joanitis
Psychologist, MAT, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Harbor City, CA 90710 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It can be so difficult to reach out for help, so when you do, you can be assured you will be met with quality care and professionalism. My goal is to ensure you are heard, cared for, and supported on your journey towards health and healing. I am passionate about seeing individuals find healing and wholeness. By providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to emote, process past hurts and traumas, and identify unhealthy behavioral patterns, my goal is to work with my clients to normalize emotions, challenge cognitive distortions, and develop a healthier view of self.
It can be so difficult to reach out for help, so when you do, you can be assured you will be met with quality care and professionalism. My goal is to ensure you are heard, cared for, and supported on your journey towards health and healing. I am passionate about seeing individuals find healing and wholeness. By providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to emote, process past hurts and traumas, and identify unhealthy behavioral patterns, my goal is to work with my clients to normalize emotions, challenge cognitive distortions, and develop a healthier view of self.
After nine years of personal and professional experience I have gained experience that has assisted me in treat people from different backgrounds, challenges, and diagnosis.
After nine years of personal and professional experience I have gained experience that has assisted me in treat people from different backgrounds, challenges, and diagnosis.
Kelly Laney-Holstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harbor City, CA 90710
I specialize in therapy for individuals and couples and focus on improving relationships, self-esteem and mood. I combine Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems approaches into counseling. There is also a great emphasis on increasing participation in hobbies and interests as well as diet and exercise while doing mental health work in therapy. Referrals, resources, and recommendations may be given in order to support couples or individuals in this.
I specialize in therapy for individuals and couples and focus on improving relationships, self-esteem and mood. I combine Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems approaches into counseling. There is also a great emphasis on increasing participation in hobbies and interests as well as diet and exercise while doing mental health work in therapy. Referrals, resources, and recommendations may be given in order to support couples or individuals in this.
I always wanted to assist those in the community with overcoming emotional challenges. I have over 16 years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I've worked with El Nido Family Centers for 16 years providing psychotherapy and case management services. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I obtained my Master's degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I look forward to meeting with you to talk and develop new ways of overcoming life's challenges.
I always wanted to assist those in the community with overcoming emotional challenges. I have over 16 years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I've worked with El Nido Family Centers for 16 years providing psychotherapy and case management services. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I obtained my Master's degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I look forward to meeting with you to talk and develop new ways of overcoming life's challenges.
Katherine R Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harbor City, CA 90710
Throughout life, you will face many different challenges that can leave you with uncomfortable emotions or guide you off track. My goal as a therapist is to provide evidence-based interventions, self-awareness, and skills specific to your situation to help guide you to a new place in life filled with love and light. I believe in the importance of utilizing an individualized and integrated approach to help you reach your full potential.
Throughout life, you will face many different challenges that can leave you with uncomfortable emotions or guide you off track. My goal as a therapist is to provide evidence-based interventions, self-awareness, and skills specific to your situation to help guide you to a new place in life filled with love and light. I believe in the importance of utilizing an individualized and integrated approach to help you reach your full potential.
Ana Stephanie Portka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harbor City, CA 90710 (Online Only)
My name is Ana Stephanie Portka– I go by Stephanie. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working via telehealth in California. My style is calm and non-judgmental. I work with adults who often feel like they're closer to surviving than thriving. I can help with all challenges, but specialize in anxiety and depression using individualized interventions to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
My name is Ana Stephanie Portka– I go by Stephanie. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working via telehealth in California. My style is calm and non-judgmental. I work with adults who often feel like they're closer to surviving than thriving. I can help with all challenges, but specialize in anxiety and depression using individualized interventions to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
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I treat: Mood, Anxiety, and Psychotic Disorders, PTSD, Trauma Recovery, Substance Use Disorders and Dual-Diagnosis, Alcoholism and Mental Illness in Families, Chronic Pain, Grief, and Stress Management.
Eliza McKenna, LCSW, based in California, from the east coast. I'm a mom and hobby gardener and artist. I approach my practice with Humanism and strive to co-create insight and transformation with clients. I've worked on helplines, in child protection, with the seriously mentally ill, and as a psychotherapist in psychiatric clinics. In addition to private practice, I help run an Employee Assistance Program, and manage a number of employee health programs. My approach to providing therapy moves through the four noble truths. We diagnose the suffering and identify its cause.
I treat: Mood, Anxiety, and Psychotic Disorders, PTSD, Trauma Recovery, Substance Use Disorders and Dual-Diagnosis, Alcoholism and Mental Illness in Families, Chronic Pain, Grief, and Stress Management.
Eliza McKenna, LCSW, based in California, from the east coast. I'm a mom and hobby gardener and artist. I approach my practice with Humanism and strive to co-create insight and transformation with clients. I've worked on helplines, in child protection, with the seriously mentally ill, and as a psychotherapist in psychiatric clinics. In addition to private practice, I help run an Employee Assistance Program, and manage a number of employee health programs. My approach to providing therapy moves through the four noble truths. We diagnose the suffering and identify its cause.
Ericka Franklin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90745
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with clients living with a range of experiences which often include healing Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), self-discovery and acceptance within oppressive systems, finding wholeness after narcissistic abuse, and strengthening the heart after the loss of a loved one. To assist, I use an eclectic approach that can include theories from EMDR Therapy, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and the Internal Family System. When artfully combined, these principles help to awaken change and ripple out improvement in the internal and external realities.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with clients living with a range of experiences which often include healing Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), self-discovery and acceptance within oppressive systems, finding wholeness after narcissistic abuse, and strengthening the heart after the loss of a loved one. To assist, I use an eclectic approach that can include theories from EMDR Therapy, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and the Internal Family System. When artfully combined, these principles help to awaken change and ripple out improvement in the internal and external realities.
Loss is believed to be the underlying
issue that propels many people into psychotherapy.
I offer a warm, caring and understanding environment so that insight, self-esteem and personal growth can develop. We work together so that you can become your BEST self. To quote Socrates: "the unexamined life is not worth living". A glimpse into our past, helps us understand the present and creates the foundation for a better future. Accessing and understanding our feelings starts the process of knowing ourselves and others, allowing us to take personal responsibility and making healthier choices, that ultimately leads to positive, life-long changes.
Loss is believed to be the underlying
issue that propels many people into psychotherapy.
I offer a warm, caring and understanding environment so that insight, self-esteem and personal growth can develop. We work together so that you can become your BEST self. To quote Socrates: "the unexamined life is not worth living". A glimpse into our past, helps us understand the present and creates the foundation for a better future. Accessing and understanding our feelings starts the process of knowing ourselves and others, allowing us to take personal responsibility and making healthier choices, that ultimately leads to positive, life-long changes.
Helen J. Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RN
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Carson, CA 90745 (Online Only)
I believe the journey to healing starts with being fully known and accepted for who we are. I create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to feel invited, understood, and cared for. I help you increase your awareness and make connections to what has shaped you in the past, who you are today, and who you strive to be. My therapeutic approach is individualized and culturally sensitive, based on what you may need and the unique stories you bring. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals navigating through grief & loss, trauma, relationship challenges, and career exploration.
I believe the journey to healing starts with being fully known and accepted for who we are. I create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to feel invited, understood, and cared for. I help you increase your awareness and make connections to what has shaped you in the past, who you are today, and who you strive to be. My therapeutic approach is individualized and culturally sensitive, based on what you may need and the unique stories you bring. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals navigating through grief & loss, trauma, relationship challenges, and career exploration.
Danielle Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505
I meet the client where they are by collaborating with them to set goals, process difficult thoughts, feelings, trauma and grief, as well as manage day to day stressors to improve performance in all areas of life functioning.
I have Weekend availability! Have you been hit with unimaginable life circumstances that make it difficult to move forward? Are you struggling with Low self esteem or negative self talk? Do you feel overwhelmed, avoid uncomfortable feelings, or have low motivation for change? Perhaps you want to change but don’t know where to start? I specialize in work with teens/adults dealing 1st generation college students, professionals, and student athletes managing work life balance, cultural pressures, and performance issues. I also specialize in grief and loss, anxiety and depression, and work with LGBTQIA and trans issues.
I meet the client where they are by collaborating with them to set goals, process difficult thoughts, feelings, trauma and grief, as well as manage day to day stressors to improve performance in all areas of life functioning.
I have Weekend availability! Have you been hit with unimaginable life circumstances that make it difficult to move forward? Are you struggling with Low self esteem or negative self talk? Do you feel overwhelmed, avoid uncomfortable feelings, or have low motivation for change? Perhaps you want to change but don’t know where to start? I specialize in work with teens/adults dealing 1st generation college students, professionals, and student athletes managing work life balance, cultural pressures, and performance issues. I also specialize in grief and loss, anxiety and depression, and work with LGBTQIA and trans issues.
My expertise includes assisting you in overcoming recent and past trauma(s), grief & loss, PPD, relationship issues, parenting, family conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, self-care, anxiety, depression, and stress management.
My mission as a therapist is to support and guide you along your path to finding a healthier you. Change, life transitions, and sometimes trauma, are parts of life. We all have the human capacity to heal and grow. My role is to assist you in achieving a more productive and satisfying life through developing your skills and unlocking barriers within.
My expertise includes assisting you in overcoming recent and past trauma(s), grief & loss, PPD, relationship issues, parenting, family conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, self-care, anxiety, depression, and stress management.
My mission as a therapist is to support and guide you along your path to finding a healthier you. Change, life transitions, and sometimes trauma, are parts of life. We all have the human capacity to heal and grow. My role is to assist you in achieving a more productive and satisfying life through developing your skills and unlocking barriers within.
My specialty includes loss (incl.
Have you lost someone dear and struggling with feelings of despair or emptiness? Are you constantly fighting with your spouse/family member and feeling angry, helpless or depressed? Are you ready to explore and process unresolved trauma from the past so you can move forward and live more peacefully? Do you work in a highly stressful environment such as medical field and feeling exhausted or burned-out? Do you feel anxiety around people/place and want to overcome your nervousness? Are you going through a divorce, considering career change or recently graduated and need transitional support so you can find a better direction in life?
My specialty includes loss (incl.
Have you lost someone dear and struggling with feelings of despair or emptiness? Are you constantly fighting with your spouse/family member and feeling angry, helpless or depressed? Are you ready to explore and process unresolved trauma from the past so you can move forward and live more peacefully? Do you work in a highly stressful environment such as medical field and feeling exhausted or burned-out? Do you feel anxiety around people/place and want to overcome your nervousness? Are you going through a divorce, considering career change or recently graduated and need transitional support so you can find a better direction in life?
Hello! Thank you for taking a moment to read this. No matter what difficulties you are struggling with, you have the ability to overcome them - loss, anxiety, sadness, or major life changes - you have everything you need to transform these into positive growth, the goal is to tap your innate potential together! Starting the journey can be scary but once you take the first step it can be the start of a new way of life. No matter if it is short term therapy to help you get through a rough patch or longer term process, my approach is client centered so we will set goals and work through it together.
Hello! Thank you for taking a moment to read this. No matter what difficulties you are struggling with, you have the ability to overcome them - loss, anxiety, sadness, or major life changes - you have everything you need to transform these into positive growth, the goal is to tap your innate potential together! Starting the journey can be scary but once you take the first step it can be the start of a new way of life. No matter if it is short term therapy to help you get through a rough patch or longer term process, my approach is client centered so we will set goals and work through it together.
I connect with grief: loss of family, friends, relationships, and pets.
My name is Pat Pearson, RN, LMFT. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Pagosa Springs, CO, and working with clients in CA statewide via telehealth. I work with children, teens, and adults. I specialize in trauma, stress, and grief, using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Client-Centered Therapy, and Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach to therapy varies on the needs of each client I work with.
I connect with grief: loss of family, friends, relationships, and pets.
My name is Pat Pearson, RN, LMFT. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Pagosa Springs, CO, and working with clients in CA statewide via telehealth. I work with children, teens, and adults. I specialize in trauma, stress, and grief, using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Client-Centered Therapy, and Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach to therapy varies on the needs of each client I work with.
Traumas from your past holding you back? I can help you overcome them with the gold standard for trauma treatment: EMDR. Dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges or grief? I provide a caring, supportive atmosphere with which to help you face your issues and move forward. I am a Christian therapist who uses psychological tools and Biblical principles to help people improve their lives. I also have experience treating combat veterans with PTSD. I look forward to helping you make significant changes that will benefit your life. Call today for a free phone consultation.
Traumas from your past holding you back? I can help you overcome them with the gold standard for trauma treatment: EMDR. Dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges or grief? I provide a caring, supportive atmosphere with which to help you face your issues and move forward. I am a Christian therapist who uses psychological tools and Biblical principles to help people improve their lives. I also have experience treating combat veterans with PTSD. I look forward to helping you make significant changes that will benefit your life. Call today for a free phone consultation.
In addition to Somatic Experience, I've received specialized training in treating grief, spiritual concerns, sports psychology and anger management.
I am a licensed psychologist conducting therapy and counseling. I specialize in working with adults. I have specialties in the areas of grief, traumas, depression and anxiety however have seen clients for a variety of issues. My primary approach to therapy is based on an insight-oriented relational model to treatment however, I supplement my work with Somatic Experiencing, a trauma treatment informed by the mind and body connection. My clinical work is informed by the understanding that a therapeutic relationship can help restructure one's internal emotional world and cognitive functioning, which is supported by attachment and neuropsychology research.
In addition to Somatic Experience, I've received specialized training in treating grief, spiritual concerns, sports psychology and anger management.
I am a licensed psychologist conducting therapy and counseling. I specialize in working with adults. I have specialties in the areas of grief, traumas, depression and anxiety however have seen clients for a variety of issues. My primary approach to therapy is based on an insight-oriented relational model to treatment however, I supplement my work with Somatic Experiencing, a trauma treatment informed by the mind and body connection. My clinical work is informed by the understanding that a therapeutic relationship can help restructure one's internal emotional world and cognitive functioning, which is supported by attachment and neuropsychology research.
I specialize in these conditions: Generalized Anxiety, Panic (with and without Agrophobia), and Social Anxiety; Attention Deficit with or without Hyperactivity; and "Adulting" to improve adult child-parent interactions. I also assist those in life transitions (divorce, marriage, childbirth, relocation, grief, etc.) to aid navigation of values and perspectives that commonly require re-evaluation during these times.
I specialize in these conditions: Generalized Anxiety, Panic (with and without Agrophobia), and Social Anxiety; Attention Deficit with or without Hyperactivity; and "Adulting" to improve adult child-parent interactions. I also assist those in life transitions (divorce, marriage, childbirth, relocation, grief, etc.) to aid navigation of values and perspectives that commonly require re-evaluation during these times.
Adriana Covarrubias Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
I have experience helping individuals overcome their struggles with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationships, family changes, career changes, grief, trauma, and patients struggling with chronic/serious/life-threatening illnesses, among others.
As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe space, free of judgment, for every client to be able to express their needs and challenges. I am a compassionate and empathetic person who meets my clients where they are, providing genuine support and active listening. I firmly believe that by embarking on the healing journey together; we can discover the answers you are looking for, which might already be within you, to achieve a happy and peaceful life. I worked in hospice and palliative care for many years and am passionate about helping individuals and families to find meaning after a loss.
I have experience helping individuals overcome their struggles with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationships, family changes, career changes, grief, trauma, and patients struggling with chronic/serious/life-threatening illnesses, among others.
As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe space, free of judgment, for every client to be able to express their needs and challenges. I am a compassionate and empathetic person who meets my clients where they are, providing genuine support and active listening. I firmly believe that by embarking on the healing journey together; we can discover the answers you are looking for, which might already be within you, to achieve a happy and peaceful life. I worked in hospice and palliative care for many years and am passionate about helping individuals and families to find meaning after a loss.
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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.