Grief Therapists in Orange County, CA
Gizelle Vazquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Habra, CA 90631 (Online Only)
* Grief *Anxiety *Depression.
Do you sometimes have difficulty managing feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, guilt or loneliness? Do you struggle with relationships with your partner, child, parent, sibling, friend or employer? I believe I can help you feel better about yourself and give you tools to navigate your life in a positive way and feel empowered. I have been providing individual, couples, family and child therapy for over 23 years. I provide a safe environment so you feel comfortable to explore difficult issues. Call me today and let's begin the journey to create the life you desire.
* Grief *Anxiety *Depression.
Do you sometimes have difficulty managing feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, guilt or loneliness? Do you struggle with relationships with your partner, child, parent, sibling, friend or employer? I believe I can help you feel better about yourself and give you tools to navigate your life in a positive way and feel empowered. I have been providing individual, couples, family and child therapy for over 23 years. I provide a safe environment so you feel comfortable to explore difficult issues. Call me today and let's begin the journey to create the life you desire.
I have run many grief groups with the basic steps of learning your strengths, helping you feel your feelings, assessing and increasing coping skills, and building hope for the future.
I have over twenty years of experience working with couples, individuals and adolescents. Psychotherapy is a process of changing your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to lead you towards a life worth living. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) an utilize mindfulness techniques to help you change how you behave in your relationships. If you are ready to break your unwanted patterns then I am here to help.
I have run many grief groups with the basic steps of learning your strengths, helping you feel your feelings, assessing and increasing coping skills, and building hope for the future.
I have over twenty years of experience working with couples, individuals and adolescents. Psychotherapy is a process of changing your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to lead you towards a life worth living. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) an utilize mindfulness techniques to help you change how you behave in your relationships. If you are ready to break your unwanted patterns then I am here to help.
Therapy can help you overcome challenges such divorce, making transitions, and loss.
I have been working with and advocating for individuals, families and children since 2006. I strive to provide a comfortable, open and accepting environment for you to begin this process. I use EMDR, psychodynamic, family systems and Cognitive Behavioral interventions to help ease anxiety, set goals, and strengthen your relationships.
Therapy can help you overcome challenges such divorce, making transitions, and loss.
I have been working with and advocating for individuals, families and children since 2006. I strive to provide a comfortable, open and accepting environment for you to begin this process. I use EMDR, psychodynamic, family systems and Cognitive Behavioral interventions to help ease anxiety, set goals, and strengthen your relationships.
Specialty areas include: personal & cultural identity issues; relationship loss, grief, & bereavement; infertility and pre-adoption assessment; depression & anxiety; spirituality & existential crises; pre-engagement & marital counseling; educational & vocational coaching.
I believe in human resiliency and transformation. My therapeutic style focuses on your strengths & I seek to understand your personal experiences within your cultural context. I often explore how past relationships & unresolved issues may be connected to your current concerns. By assessing your relational skills & addressing the challenges to living authentically, I can help you discover a sense of empowerment resulting in meaningful, healthy relationships & the ability to live a purposeful life.
Specialty areas include: personal & cultural identity issues; relationship loss, grief, & bereavement; infertility and pre-adoption assessment; depression & anxiety; spirituality & existential crises; pre-engagement & marital counseling; educational & vocational coaching.
I believe in human resiliency and transformation. My therapeutic style focuses on your strengths & I seek to understand your personal experiences within your cultural context. I often explore how past relationships & unresolved issues may be connected to your current concerns. By assessing your relational skills & addressing the challenges to living authentically, I can help you discover a sense of empowerment resulting in meaningful, healthy relationships & the ability to live a purposeful life.
Rhonda Otway
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Dana Point, CA 92629 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling overwhelmed by challenges at work? In your private life? I offer professional counseling for career and life transitions. I provide individual therapy to increase your ability to cope with life's stressors including adulting, job changes (workplace bullying, termination, promotion, new career), trauma and complex PTSD, grief due to a death or other loss, including loss of a pet, chronic health issues, relationships (current, extramarital, separation/divorce), and other life changes (empty nest, aging, retirement, menopause, midlife crisis) so you can successfully transition to the next stage.
Feeling overwhelmed by challenges at work? In your private life? I offer professional counseling for career and life transitions. I provide individual therapy to increase your ability to cope with life's stressors including adulting, job changes (workplace bullying, termination, promotion, new career), trauma and complex PTSD, grief due to a death or other loss, including loss of a pet, chronic health issues, relationships (current, extramarital, separation/divorce), and other life changes (empty nest, aging, retirement, menopause, midlife crisis) so you can successfully transition to the next stage.
Many of my clients have struggled with relationship distress and loss.
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Many of my clients have struggled with relationship distress and loss.
Hi there, I'm Dr. Cee Do you feel stuck or struggle with worry thinking behavior about yourself and or your relationship(s)? Is it difficult to be patient and kind to yourself?
Tanya Belloso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92654 (Online Only)
I help people to manage anxiety, process grief, decrease depression and improve relationships though use of psychoeducation, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, hand-outs, relaxation exercises, visualization and role-play.
Looking for a caring therapist to help with solutions for anxiety or grief and loss? Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship or divorce? Do you want a therapist who provides feedback as well as listening? I can help you through counseling and psychotherapy to move through your current struggle to a place of healing and peace. I am currently working with adults, couples, and adolescents and their parents, and I look forward to developing a therapeutic relationship with you!
I help people to manage anxiety, process grief, decrease depression and improve relationships though use of psychoeducation, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, hand-outs, relaxation exercises, visualization and role-play.
Looking for a caring therapist to help with solutions for anxiety or grief and loss? Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship or divorce? Do you want a therapist who provides feedback as well as listening? I can help you through counseling and psychotherapy to move through your current struggle to a place of healing and peace. I am currently working with adults, couples, and adolescents and their parents, and I look forward to developing a therapeutic relationship with you!
Madison Nicola
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MT-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Online Only)
No matter how strong we have to be, there will always be times where we need to have someone in our corner supporting us. In my work as a music therapist and associate family therapist, I have specialized in supporting those struggling with the unimaginable. Whether grieving the loss of a of a parent, spouse, sibling, or a child or coping with a new diagnosis, palliative care treatment, or end of life experience, I want to walk through this with you. No matter the challenge you face, it is my goal to support you to live authentically in all aspects of life.
No matter how strong we have to be, there will always be times where we need to have someone in our corner supporting us. In my work as a music therapist and associate family therapist, I have specialized in supporting those struggling with the unimaginable. Whether grieving the loss of a of a parent, spouse, sibling, or a child or coping with a new diagnosis, palliative care treatment, or end of life experience, I want to walk through this with you. No matter the challenge you face, it is my goal to support you to live authentically in all aspects of life.
Toni Durnal Dunning
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92868
Sometimes life throws a curveball that wasn't anticipated, is difficult to handle, or that just seems unfair. While some things can't be changed -- the way circumstances are experienced and the responses we make to our circumstances requires skills that can be learned and applied to improve quality of life. The things we say to ourselves when facing overwhelming circumstances, disappointment, and injustice are vitally important. Whether you contend with uninvited trauma, grief and loss, anxious or depressed moods, or challenges in significant relationships, it is important to make choices that nurture meaningful life experience.
Sometimes life throws a curveball that wasn't anticipated, is difficult to handle, or that just seems unfair. While some things can't be changed -- the way circumstances are experienced and the responses we make to our circumstances requires skills that can be learned and applied to improve quality of life. The things we say to ourselves when facing overwhelming circumstances, disappointment, and injustice are vitally important. Whether you contend with uninvited trauma, grief and loss, anxious or depressed moods, or challenges in significant relationships, it is important to make choices that nurture meaningful life experience.
SoCal Individual, Family, & Trauma Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92618
We believe in the therapeutic process deeply and the power of growth and change. The first challenge is often alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, life and work stress, relational problems, grief problems, and sometimes managing traumatic experiences. For those who seek further growth after the immediate pain is resolved, the clinician may help you identify and address repetitive patterns that get in the way of you living your fullest life.
We believe in the therapeutic process deeply and the power of growth and change. The first challenge is often alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, life and work stress, relational problems, grief problems, and sometimes managing traumatic experiences. For those who seek further growth after the immediate pain is resolved, the clinician may help you identify and address repetitive patterns that get in the way of you living your fullest life.
Gayle Poynter, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (Online Only)
You can heal from the wounds of trauma, grief & loss, relationships and other life stressors contributing to depression and anxiety to live more fully and at peace.
In-Network Availability in the states of CA & MO. Accept most Insurance plans & Out of Network. Trauma Specialist with over 30 years experience specializing in the treatment of Adult & Childhood Abuse Trauma/ PTSD, Grief & Loss, Relationship issues, Work Stress, and Life Transitions. I have worked cross-culturally across multiple, diverse cultures to include American Indian Nations. I am gender affirming & LGBTQ+ allied. I bring forward professional and personal life experiences in addressing various life transitions. If you have struggled to understand your own feelings you may need help to make sense of your experiences.
You can heal from the wounds of trauma, grief & loss, relationships and other life stressors contributing to depression and anxiety to live more fully and at peace.
In-Network Availability in the states of CA & MO. Accept most Insurance plans & Out of Network. Trauma Specialist with over 30 years experience specializing in the treatment of Adult & Childhood Abuse Trauma/ PTSD, Grief & Loss, Relationship issues, Work Stress, and Life Transitions. I have worked cross-culturally across multiple, diverse cultures to include American Indian Nations. I am gender affirming & LGBTQ+ allied. I bring forward professional and personal life experiences in addressing various life transitions. If you have struggled to understand your own feelings you may need help to make sense of your experiences.
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I have extensive experience working with a variety of conditions, such as PTSD, abuse, anxiety, panic attacks, sexual trauma, stress, emotional dysregulation, and complicated grief.
Anxiety, sleep difficulties, or intense emotions may be disrupting your life. Maybe you are replaying upsetting events in your mind. It sometimes feels like you don’t have control over your thoughts or your feelings. By taking this important first step of meeting with me, you can feel more peaceful, confident, and in control. With therapy that is specifically tailored to your needs, you can have more fulfilling relationships and a more secure idea of where you are going in life.
I have extensive experience working with a variety of conditions, such as PTSD, abuse, anxiety, panic attacks, sexual trauma, stress, emotional dysregulation, and complicated grief.
Anxiety, sleep difficulties, or intense emotions may be disrupting your life. Maybe you are replaying upsetting events in your mind. It sometimes feels like you don’t have control over your thoughts or your feelings. By taking this important first step of meeting with me, you can feel more peaceful, confident, and in control. With therapy that is specifically tailored to your needs, you can have more fulfilling relationships and a more secure idea of where you are going in life.
Carolyn Tellalian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868 (Online Only)
I help my clients learn to put their thoughts and emotions into words and help them process their fear, anxiety, grief, depression joy, dysfunctional family stress, learning disabilities, crazy ideas and more.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in California. I received my Master's from California State University Fresno and have been practicing in the social work field for over 20 years.
I help my clients learn to put their thoughts and emotions into words and help them process their fear, anxiety, grief, depression joy, dysfunctional family stress, learning disabilities, crazy ideas and more.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in California. I received my Master's from California State University Fresno and have been practicing in the social work field for over 20 years.
Lisa Amitice Saremi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CIAYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672 (Online Only)
We all have deep inner wisdom that we can access to improve our lives. As a depth-oriented (LMFT) Marriage and Family Therapist, yoga therapist and EMDR-trained therapist, I consider all aspects of a person’s whole being and life to incorporate somatic-based therapies and interventions. In the therapeutic process, I aim to help clients bring consciousness to the unconscious for their healing journey to wholeness. I love supporting individuals and groups through change, loss, transition, and transformation. Click on this link and we can confirm if I am able to take your insurance. I have a couple sliding scale spots in my case load.
We all have deep inner wisdom that we can access to improve our lives. As a depth-oriented (LMFT) Marriage and Family Therapist, yoga therapist and EMDR-trained therapist, I consider all aspects of a person’s whole being and life to incorporate somatic-based therapies and interventions. In the therapeutic process, I aim to help clients bring consciousness to the unconscious for their healing journey to wholeness. I love supporting individuals and groups through change, loss, transition, and transformation. Click on this link and we can confirm if I am able to take your insurance. I have a couple sliding scale spots in my case load.
Monique Austria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
I believe therapy has the potential to give us the power and tools to build the life we want for ourselves. Together we explore the past, present relationships and experiences which influence our thoughts and actions. As your therapist I guide you through life obstacles, past trauma, negative thoughts that hinder progress and undermine your confidence. I work with adult individuals who have experienced trauma, difficulty grieving, anxiety, work stress, recent loss, family stress, and feeling stuck in life.
I believe therapy has the potential to give us the power and tools to build the life we want for ourselves. Together we explore the past, present relationships and experiences which influence our thoughts and actions. As your therapist I guide you through life obstacles, past trauma, negative thoughts that hinder progress and undermine your confidence. I work with adult individuals who have experienced trauma, difficulty grieving, anxiety, work stress, recent loss, family stress, and feeling stuck in life.
I can help you understand what is normal, how to cope with the reality and pain of grief, how to deal with the stress of relationships, and how to heal and make new meaning in life.
Loss? We all experience it. So why does it catch us off guard? Why are the emotions overwhelming or non-existent? Why do we struggle with concentration and exhaustion? Why do we lose interest in things that used to excite us?
I can help you understand what is normal, how to cope with the reality and pain of grief, how to deal with the stress of relationships, and how to heal and make new meaning in life.
Loss? We all experience it. So why does it catch us off guard? Why are the emotions overwhelming or non-existent? Why do we struggle with concentration and exhaustion? Why do we lose interest in things that used to excite us?
My style is compassionate, calm, and collaborative, which tends to be helpful for people during times of intense stress, change, or loss.
Do you feel exhausted? Maybe you feel a lot of pressure to be strong and keep going. Sometimes, you are hit with an overwhelming anxiety or grief or both. These things that are happening internally are impacting your ability to be the person, friend, or athlete you want to be. You long to find a space where you can be seen and heard, find peace and confidence, and overcome the challenges that you face.
My style is compassionate, calm, and collaborative, which tends to be helpful for people during times of intense stress, change, or loss.
Do you feel exhausted? Maybe you feel a lot of pressure to be strong and keep going. Sometimes, you are hit with an overwhelming anxiety or grief or both. These things that are happening internally are impacting your ability to be the person, friend, or athlete you want to be. You long to find a space where you can be seen and heard, find peace and confidence, and overcome the challenges that you face.
Julie Kathleen Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
I am particularly passionate about working with women who deal with issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, adoption and foster parenting, infertility, pregnancy loss, infidelity, sexual identity, spiritual integration, trauma, sexual abuse, and grief.
Life brings painful experiences that can pull us away from becoming who we were intended to be. Whatever the source of your pain, there is grace, comfort, and healing for you. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal, and in the courage of my clients as they pursue wholeness. I am passionate about creating a safe space for my clients to explore the problems that keep them from being intimately connected with themselves and the people they love. I use a whole person approach; trying to be attentive to the synergy of body, mind, and spirit in the client's experience.
I am particularly passionate about working with women who deal with issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, adoption and foster parenting, infertility, pregnancy loss, infidelity, sexual identity, spiritual integration, trauma, sexual abuse, and grief.
Life brings painful experiences that can pull us away from becoming who we were intended to be. Whatever the source of your pain, there is grace, comfort, and healing for you. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal, and in the courage of my clients as they pursue wholeness. I am passionate about creating a safe space for my clients to explore the problems that keep them from being intimately connected with themselves and the people they love. I use a whole person approach; trying to be attentive to the synergy of body, mind, and spirit in the client's experience.
Some examples of life transitions: grief and loss, challenges growing a family, death and dying, anxiety/ depression, starting a family, self esteem/self worth, dating/marriage, divorce, new job/new home, graduating, retirement, empty-nest, menopause, illness, identity/sexual orientation issues, addiction/recovery (including eating disorders), aging & anything unique to you that causes change.
You can have an amazing life; the life you've always wanted. As an expert in counseling surrounding death and dying, I have discovered that the issues encountered due to grief and loss are the same with all life transitions. This is even true for those transitions that are positives in our lives. This concept is what drives my approach to assisting you through life's transitions with ease and comfort. This will give you the opportunity to create a life of peace, love and joy. I look forward to being a part of your journey
Some examples of life transitions: grief and loss, challenges growing a family, death and dying, anxiety/ depression, starting a family, self esteem/self worth, dating/marriage, divorce, new job/new home, graduating, retirement, empty-nest, menopause, illness, identity/sexual orientation issues, addiction/recovery (including eating disorders), aging & anything unique to you that causes change.
You can have an amazing life; the life you've always wanted. As an expert in counseling surrounding death and dying, I have discovered that the issues encountered due to grief and loss are the same with all life transitions. This is even true for those transitions that are positives in our lives. This concept is what drives my approach to assisting you through life's transitions with ease and comfort. This will give you the opportunity to create a life of peace, love and joy. I look forward to being a part of your journey
Cesar Valdez
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (Online Only)
I specialize in grief and recovery, offering a compassionate space for you to process your emotions and experiences.
Are you navigating the complexities of grief, trauma, or life transitions? Whether you're a teen or an adult, finding the right support can make aIl the difference. I believe that gaining insight into why we think, feel, or behave in certain ways can be a powerful catalyst for change . I hold the view that a person's upbringing and environment play a crucial role in shaping who they are. My passion lies in working with teens navigating challenges, parent-child dynamics, adults facing adversity and life transitions, grief, and offering support around LGBTQ+ identity issues.
I specialize in grief and recovery, offering a compassionate space for you to process your emotions and experiences.
Are you navigating the complexities of grief, trauma, or life transitions? Whether you're a teen or an adult, finding the right support can make aIl the difference. I believe that gaining insight into why we think, feel, or behave in certain ways can be a powerful catalyst for change . I hold the view that a person's upbringing and environment play a crucial role in shaping who they are. My passion lies in working with teens navigating challenges, parent-child dynamics, adults facing adversity and life transitions, grief, and offering support around LGBTQ+ identity issues.
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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.