Grief Therapists in Palo Alto, CA
Jacqueline Fernando
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
Some of my focus include: Infertility, Reproductive Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Relationship & Life Transitions.
I specialize in Infertility & Reproductive Loss Counseling. My own experience with infertility led me to focus on supporting those working to build their families. Tying my education and training with my own insight deepens my role as a therapist for those grappling with the infertility world. Now I support those who are struggling with the physical, emotional, social, relational, and financial struggles that infertility can create in one’s life. This uncertain season can be all consuming and life-altering for an individual or couple. Allow me to walk with you during your family building journey.
Some of my focus include: Infertility, Reproductive Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Relationship & Life Transitions.
I specialize in Infertility & Reproductive Loss Counseling. My own experience with infertility led me to focus on supporting those working to build their families. Tying my education and training with my own insight deepens my role as a therapist for those grappling with the infertility world. Now I support those who are struggling with the physical, emotional, social, relational, and financial struggles that infertility can create in one’s life. This uncertain season can be all consuming and life-altering for an individual or couple. Allow me to walk with you during your family building journey.
Jennifer Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94306 (Online Only)
I graduated from California Institute of Integral Studies with a Masters in Counseling Psychology, and have done extensive training in Person-Centered Expressive Arts. My clinical background includes focus on community based mental health, family and child therapy, grief and loss, and complex trauma. I currently work in private practice and also as a supervisor at a community based mental health agency.
I graduated from California Institute of Integral Studies with a Masters in Counseling Psychology, and have done extensive training in Person-Centered Expressive Arts. My clinical background includes focus on community based mental health, family and child therapy, grief and loss, and complex trauma. I currently work in private practice and also as a supervisor at a community based mental health agency.
I provide individual therapy for a range of issues including life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and maternal and reproductive mental health (including infertility, pregnancy and child loss, traumatic birth, postpartum depression and anxiety).
I understand that reaching out for support can be difficult, and it is important to find a therapist you feel you can build a strong relationship with to reach your goals. I'd like to share a bit about myself and my approach, to help you decide if we may be a good fit to work together. My goal is to create a safe space for you to learn new strategies to cope with difficult emotions and build a life that aligns with your values. My approach tends to be collaborative and engaging. I integrate research-based treatments (including mindfulness, CBT, DBT) with empathy, warmth, and compassion to help you create positive change in your life
I provide individual therapy for a range of issues including life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and maternal and reproductive mental health (including infertility, pregnancy and child loss, traumatic birth, postpartum depression and anxiety).
I understand that reaching out for support can be difficult, and it is important to find a therapist you feel you can build a strong relationship with to reach your goals. I'd like to share a bit about myself and my approach, to help you decide if we may be a good fit to work together. My goal is to create a safe space for you to learn new strategies to cope with difficult emotions and build a life that aligns with your values. My approach tends to be collaborative and engaging. I integrate research-based treatments (including mindfulness, CBT, DBT) with empathy, warmth, and compassion to help you create positive change in your life
“I have lost someone and whenever I think of them, I am overwhelmed with sadness, anxiety, or anger.” “I don’t want to forget them.” “The day they die, time stopped and since then I have felt that I am stuck.” “I don’t deserve to be happy now that they are gone.” If those statements sound familiar, know that you are not alone and that grief therapy can help.
“I have lost someone and whenever I think of them, I am overwhelmed with sadness, anxiety, or anger.” “I don’t want to forget them.” “The day they die, time stopped and since then I have felt that I am stuck.” “I don’t deserve to be happy now that they are gone.” If those statements sound familiar, know that you are not alone and that grief therapy can help.
Tanya Gulevich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306 (Online Only)
I have a wide experience working with clients who have experienced a major loss and and are grieving, whether the loss is the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, or the losses that can come with chronic illness. I have also helped numerous people who are in emotionally and verbally abusive relationships, or have been in such relationships with partners, parents, or friends in the past. In addition, I enjoy helping people suffering from anxiety and depression to release these mood states and adopt a more tranquil state of mind.
I have a wide experience working with clients who have experienced a major loss and and are grieving, whether the loss is the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, or the losses that can come with chronic illness. I have also helped numerous people who are in emotionally and verbally abusive relationships, or have been in such relationships with partners, parents, or friends in the past. In addition, I enjoy helping people suffering from anxiety and depression to release these mood states and adopt a more tranquil state of mind.
This can include skill-building and relaxation techniques to improve your ability to regulate difficult emotions and behaviors, assertive communication, setting limits and healthy boundaries, grief counseling that teaches about grief, and skills to manage emotional waves.
Hi there! I'm Jenna. I'm a newly licensed psychologist (PhD) based in Northern California. I genuinely believe that we're all a few adjustments from living a fulfilling life; whether these require minor behavioral adjustments or more profound work on old wounds that never healed, relief from suffering is possible. You are the expert of your own lives, and my job is to create space to process, explore, and learn how to relate to experiences and emotions differently.
This can include skill-building and relaxation techniques to improve your ability to regulate difficult emotions and behaviors, assertive communication, setting limits and healthy boundaries, grief counseling that teaches about grief, and skills to manage emotional waves.
Hi there! I'm Jenna. I'm a newly licensed psychologist (PhD) based in Northern California. I genuinely believe that we're all a few adjustments from living a fulfilling life; whether these require minor behavioral adjustments or more profound work on old wounds that never healed, relief from suffering is possible. You are the expert of your own lives, and my job is to create space to process, explore, and learn how to relate to experiences and emotions differently.
Nicole Nemiroff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Are you looking for some support? Grieving? Got trauma? You might be in the right place. I specialize in working with grief, anxiety, burnout, ptsd, parenting, autism/neurodiversity and alcoholic family systems. I also specialize in working with women looking for deep personal growth. I work with women in health care, non-profits, education, psychology, academia, the arts, and athletics. I promise to always treat you with dignity.
Are you looking for some support? Grieving? Got trauma? You might be in the right place. I specialize in working with grief, anxiety, burnout, ptsd, parenting, autism/neurodiversity and alcoholic family systems. I also specialize in working with women looking for deep personal growth. I work with women in health care, non-profits, education, psychology, academia, the arts, and athletics. I promise to always treat you with dignity.
It has been my privilege to provide counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals and couples for over 20 years. I work with clients experiencing a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress related to work, family, or relationships, parenting, grief and loss, addiction, and medical and aging concerns. I view therapy as an active partnership in which my clients and I work together to identify core concerns, solve problems, and reach goals. With guidance and support, my clients make the changes they desire to feel healthy and satisfied.
It has been my privilege to provide counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals and couples for over 20 years. I work with clients experiencing a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress related to work, family, or relationships, parenting, grief and loss, addiction, and medical and aging concerns. I view therapy as an active partnership in which my clients and I work together to identify core concerns, solve problems, and reach goals. With guidance and support, my clients make the changes they desire to feel healthy and satisfied.
Book project: Preparing for the Mystery of Death.
Profound Transformations Are Possible for Suffering Professionals. I specialize in helping health care providers, lawyers, scientists, academics, and other psychologists achieve meaningful life changes through private consulting.
Book project: Preparing for the Mystery of Death.
Profound Transformations Are Possible for Suffering Professionals. I specialize in helping health care providers, lawyers, scientists, academics, and other psychologists achieve meaningful life changes through private consulting.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have been in private practice for twenty-eight years and I believe therapy issues are all related to loss. I specialize in working with children of divorce, those who have lost a loved one, men with anger issues, and the problems of teenagers. I am the author of five self-help books. My new book is titled Letting go of Grief: Move your Body to Rock and Soul. You can check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/k8kggrv
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have been in private practice for twenty-eight years and I believe therapy issues are all related to loss. I specialize in working with children of divorce, those who have lost a loved one, men with anger issues, and the problems of teenagers. I am the author of five self-help books. My new book is titled Letting go of Grief: Move your Body to Rock and Soul. You can check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/k8kggrv
Bonnie Harrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Sometimes we need extra support to get through difficult times in our lives, or a sounding board when making difficult decisions. I am here to provide a safe space for you on your path towards positive change and healing. If you are looking for a change in your life or struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, grief or trauma, please reach out for a free consultation. If you are not sure if therapy is right for you, I am happy to discuss what you are looking for and support you wherever you are in this process.
Sometimes we need extra support to get through difficult times in our lives, or a sounding board when making difficult decisions. I am here to provide a safe space for you on your path towards positive change and healing. If you are looking for a change in your life or struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, grief or trauma, please reach out for a free consultation. If you are not sure if therapy is right for you, I am happy to discuss what you are looking for and support you wherever you are in this process.
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Siobhán Cassidy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94302
Throughout my decade of experience I work with grief and loss within the human experience (existentialism), as well as sexuality (LGBTQ+), and neurodivergence (ADHD) for young people.
Hi there. Firstly, my name Siobhán is Irish & pronounced like sha-v-on. And I am glad you are here. I approach everyone as a fellow human & use my bubbly personality, genuine curiosity, & compassion to develop rapport. My specialities include grief, loss, life transitions, sexuality, and neurodivergence.
Throughout my decade of experience I work with grief and loss within the human experience (existentialism), as well as sexuality (LGBTQ+), and neurodivergence (ADHD) for young people.
Hi there. Firstly, my name Siobhán is Irish & pronounced like sha-v-on. And I am glad you are here. I approach everyone as a fellow human & use my bubbly personality, genuine curiosity, & compassion to develop rapport. My specialities include grief, loss, life transitions, sexuality, and neurodivergence.
I have extensive background in helping people navigate life transitions, grief and loss, as well as daily challenges like coping with disappointing ourselves or others, the reality that we cannot control as much as we would like, and the fantasy we're told that it's possible to get things "just right" if we work hard enough or sacrifice enough.
Life can get difficult sometimes. If you are struggling, you are not alone. I believe we all have a natural ability to transform and heal during difficult times if given support and guidance to know ourselves and the longings beneath our emotions. My goal is to provide an interactive, affirming and empowering space for my clients to explore their emotions and longings, ultimately building resilience. I'm trained in working with stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, shame, grief and trauma. I have years of experience providing brief and longer term therapy and can help you build capacity for a vibrant and deeply meaningful life.
I have extensive background in helping people navigate life transitions, grief and loss, as well as daily challenges like coping with disappointing ourselves or others, the reality that we cannot control as much as we would like, and the fantasy we're told that it's possible to get things "just right" if we work hard enough or sacrifice enough.
Life can get difficult sometimes. If you are struggling, you are not alone. I believe we all have a natural ability to transform and heal during difficult times if given support and guidance to know ourselves and the longings beneath our emotions. My goal is to provide an interactive, affirming and empowering space for my clients to explore their emotions and longings, ultimately building resilience. I'm trained in working with stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, shame, grief and trauma. I have years of experience providing brief and longer term therapy and can help you build capacity for a vibrant and deeply meaningful life.
My specialties are the multicultural treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety, grief and loss, and depression.
I am a bilingual licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in English and Chinese. My practice, I am I psychotherapy, focuses on therapeutic work with individuals who seek insights, change, and personal growth.
My specialties are the multicultural treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety, grief and loss, and depression.
I am a bilingual licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in English and Chinese. My practice, I am I psychotherapy, focuses on therapeutic work with individuals who seek insights, change, and personal growth.
Alexis Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94302 (Online Only)
I specialize in assisting clients experiencing grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction and/or substance use issues.
Feeling "stuck" and experiencing feelings that won't seem to give you a break can feel maddening. Reaching out for support and having someone to bounce ideas off is vital to our lives, especially after the stress of living through a global pandemic. Life can be overwhelming and exhausting, but I’m here to help you navigate any obstacles. My aim is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change. Through collaborative goal setting, I work with clients during session on what is most important to them. From stressful circumstances, to traumatic experiences - my therapy style is focused on the individual's needs.
I specialize in assisting clients experiencing grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction and/or substance use issues.
Feeling "stuck" and experiencing feelings that won't seem to give you a break can feel maddening. Reaching out for support and having someone to bounce ideas off is vital to our lives, especially after the stress of living through a global pandemic. Life can be overwhelming and exhausting, but I’m here to help you navigate any obstacles. My aim is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change. Through collaborative goal setting, I work with clients during session on what is most important to them. From stressful circumstances, to traumatic experiences - my therapy style is focused on the individual's needs.
I am a Korean American therapist trained in methods to treat anxiety/depression as well as methods to untangle the dense knots of trauma and prolonged grief.
Anxiety, depression, adjustment to a new culture, code-switching, existential angst, losing a loved one, past wounds from family you can't seem to shake... On some days experiences like these may feel manageable. On other days these same experiences might leave you feeling overwhelmed, alone, and deeply exhausted. I believe that therapy can help you feel less at the mercy of painful forces outside of your control and more like you have a solid path forward. As a therapist I would be the wizard to your hero’s journey, bringing therapeutic insight to support the unique needs of your individual quest. 한국어로도 상담이 가능합니다.
I am a Korean American therapist trained in methods to treat anxiety/depression as well as methods to untangle the dense knots of trauma and prolonged grief.
Anxiety, depression, adjustment to a new culture, code-switching, existential angst, losing a loved one, past wounds from family you can't seem to shake... On some days experiences like these may feel manageable. On other days these same experiences might leave you feeling overwhelmed, alone, and deeply exhausted. I believe that therapy can help you feel less at the mercy of painful forces outside of your control and more like you have a solid path forward. As a therapist I would be the wizard to your hero’s journey, bringing therapeutic insight to support the unique needs of your individual quest. 한국어로도 상담이 가능합니다.
Life-In-Motion-Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
Thank you for taking time to stop by! Your time is valuable, so I'll be brief. My approach is collaborative and client centered with compassion, empathy, and now and again some humor. I am an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist and use EMDR as my primary approach for trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. I realize your situation is unique so I offer collaboration toward reaching your therapy goals. **At this time I am not accepting new clients using insurance.
Thank you for taking time to stop by! Your time is valuable, so I'll be brief. My approach is collaborative and client centered with compassion, empathy, and now and again some humor. I am an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist and use EMDR as my primary approach for trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. I realize your situation is unique so I offer collaboration toward reaching your therapy goals. **At this time I am not accepting new clients using insurance.
I am trained in grief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing.
Perhaps you are overwhelmed with stress, dealing with anxiety/depression and poor sleep due to a life transition, or caregiver stress. Maybe you or a loved one is managing a serious health condition and hope to learn of coping skills and various resources. You may be a parent, a teen or young adult experiencing stress or loss of a loved one or a relationship. I believe people are insightful, resilient and have the innate ability to adapt and adjust to all types of challenging circumstances. You deserve to set aside time and space to think through your thoughts, values, identify feelings in order to move forward to find balance.
I am trained in grief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing.
Perhaps you are overwhelmed with stress, dealing with anxiety/depression and poor sleep due to a life transition, or caregiver stress. Maybe you or a loved one is managing a serious health condition and hope to learn of coping skills and various resources. You may be a parent, a teen or young adult experiencing stress or loss of a loved one or a relationship. I believe people are insightful, resilient and have the innate ability to adapt and adjust to all types of challenging circumstances. You deserve to set aside time and space to think through your thoughts, values, identify feelings in order to move forward to find balance.
I specialize in anxiety, grief, trauma, perinatal mental health, stress management, burnout, and relationships.
As human beings, we all experience periods of pain that test our resources and ability to cope. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, loss/ grief, self-doubt or going through a time of turbulent change, I am here to support your growth and healing. In therapy, I aim to help you gain insight into your emotional experience, reconnect with your core needs and values, and cultivate new coping skills to tackle life's stressors. My approach is warm, gentle but actionable, and collaborative. I recognize that we all have different healing journeys and strive to tailor treatment to suit your individual goals and needs.
I specialize in anxiety, grief, trauma, perinatal mental health, stress management, burnout, and relationships.
As human beings, we all experience periods of pain that test our resources and ability to cope. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, loss/ grief, self-doubt or going through a time of turbulent change, I am here to support your growth and healing. In therapy, I aim to help you gain insight into your emotional experience, reconnect with your core needs and values, and cultivate new coping skills to tackle life's stressors. My approach is warm, gentle but actionable, and collaborative. I recognize that we all have different healing journeys and strive to tailor treatment to suit your individual goals and needs.
Rachel Prabhu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306 (Online Only)
Grief can make you feel terribly lonely, but you do not have to sit with it alone.
Hi! I'm your go-to therapist for all things grief. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual virtual therapy to clients in California. My specialty areas are pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, and cancer support. What do these areas have in common? Grief. That's where I come in. I have a deep capacity to hold someone's grief while they experience it in its entirety and then learn how to cope with it as it shows up in different parts of their lives. Working in the NICU, ante/postpartum, and oncology units for 4 years combined with my personal experience with traumatic loss and cancer informs my work.
Grief can make you feel terribly lonely, but you do not have to sit with it alone.
Hi! I'm your go-to therapist for all things grief. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual virtual therapy to clients in California. My specialty areas are pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, and cancer support. What do these areas have in common? Grief. That's where I come in. I have a deep capacity to hold someone's grief while they experience it in its entirety and then learn how to cope with it as it shows up in different parts of their lives. Working in the NICU, ante/postpartum, and oncology units for 4 years combined with my personal experience with traumatic loss and cancer informs my work.
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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.