Grief Therapists in Saratoga, CA
Blythe Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
My specialties are: Childhood trauma/family of origin issues, Codependent behavior, Emotional dysregulation, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Play Therapy for Children, Phase of Life Changes, PTSD and C-PTSD.
Navigating life’s ups and downs can be challenging. Taking a pause and realizing that you aren’t living the life you want is an important step. As a therapist I recognize that moving towards change can be difficult on your own. I respect that it takes courage to reach out for help. Many of my clients seek out therapy to address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and/or the impacts of trauma. They have come to understand that they are stuck in some way and want movement in a new, healthier, more fulfilling direction.
My specialties are: Childhood trauma/family of origin issues, Codependent behavior, Emotional dysregulation, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Play Therapy for Children, Phase of Life Changes, PTSD and C-PTSD.
Navigating life’s ups and downs can be challenging. Taking a pause and realizing that you aren’t living the life you want is an important step. As a therapist I recognize that moving towards change can be difficult on your own. I respect that it takes courage to reach out for help. Many of my clients seek out therapy to address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and/or the impacts of trauma. They have come to understand that they are stuck in some way and want movement in a new, healthier, more fulfilling direction.
Hello! My name is Julie Hirsch and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT131536). We all tell ourselves stories, and. I see therapy as a place where we examine your story together, imagine new possible narratives, and discover the parts of yourself that are resilient and capable of change. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. I most enjoy working with adults of all ages who are struggling with stress, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, and childhood neglect or abuse.
Hello! My name is Julie Hirsch and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT131536). We all tell ourselves stories, and. I see therapy as a place where we examine your story together, imagine new possible narratives, and discover the parts of yourself that are resilient and capable of change. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. I most enjoy working with adults of all ages who are struggling with stress, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, and childhood neglect or abuse.
I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, and relational issues.
Hi, my name is Grace Peprah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and couples struggling with various mental illnesses. The most common theoretical approaches I like to focus on in my practice are Cognitive, Behavioral, and Client-Centered. The environment I like to create for my clients in my sessions is trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, with open communication. I am easy to talk to. I refrain from giving my personal opinions but rather use a lot of reflective listening.
I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, and relational issues.
Hi, my name is Grace Peprah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and couples struggling with various mental illnesses. The most common theoretical approaches I like to focus on in my practice are Cognitive, Behavioral, and Client-Centered. The environment I like to create for my clients in my sessions is trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, with open communication. I am easy to talk to. I refrain from giving my personal opinions but rather use a lot of reflective listening.
You've either decided to laugh about it so you don't cry, your friends and family are tired of hearing about what happened or you've bottled it up and never talk about it. I get it, we are all trying to survive and trying our best not to let what happened to us affect us. The Trauma and PTSD has become a part of you in a way that you wonder, "Why am I not over it by now...it happened so long ago"? Maybe it is still affecting your relationships, causing anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, and grief. Trauma does not follow a timeline but I'm here to support your healing journey. Let's connect and discuss what happened to you.
You've either decided to laugh about it so you don't cry, your friends and family are tired of hearing about what happened or you've bottled it up and never talk about it. I get it, we are all trying to survive and trying our best not to let what happened to us affect us. The Trauma and PTSD has become a part of you in a way that you wonder, "Why am I not over it by now...it happened so long ago"? Maybe it is still affecting your relationships, causing anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, and grief. Trauma does not follow a timeline but I'm here to support your healing journey. Let's connect and discuss what happened to you.
Tim Norton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070 (Online Only)
I specialize in sexual issues and persistent psychogenic pain. Both of these realms entail working through trauma, anxiety, grief, impulsivity, and depression. In sex therapy, I help clients grappling with issues around functioning, sexual shame, sexual trauma, impulsive behaviors, sex and porn "addictions," low and hyper-arousal issues - all from a sex-positive, kink/poly/bdsm-friendly stance. I also help couples navigate challenges in their intimate relationships. With chronic pain and discomfort, I help people change their relationship to the symptoms, which leads to drastic reduction and often elimination of symptoms.
I specialize in sexual issues and persistent psychogenic pain. Both of these realms entail working through trauma, anxiety, grief, impulsivity, and depression. In sex therapy, I help clients grappling with issues around functioning, sexual shame, sexual trauma, impulsive behaviors, sex and porn "addictions," low and hyper-arousal issues - all from a sex-positive, kink/poly/bdsm-friendly stance. I also help couples navigate challenges in their intimate relationships. With chronic pain and discomfort, I help people change their relationship to the symptoms, which leads to drastic reduction and often elimination of symptoms.
My name is Ross MacPhee. My focus is on understanding your unique needs and helping create a clear plan to achieve them. I work with couples, individuals, and families. You may be in a relationship that is struggling, an individual who wants to improve your mood, control your anxiety, recover from the loss of a loved one, or are ready to address unresolved trauma. Together we figure out the best path to increase your well-being. I listen with compassion and empathy, creating a safe place to explore you. Therapy can be hard, working together, we make change possible.
My name is Ross MacPhee. My focus is on understanding your unique needs and helping create a clear plan to achieve them. I work with couples, individuals, and families. You may be in a relationship that is struggling, an individual who wants to improve your mood, control your anxiety, recover from the loss of a loved one, or are ready to address unresolved trauma. Together we figure out the best path to increase your well-being. I listen with compassion and empathy, creating a safe place to explore you. Therapy can be hard, working together, we make change possible.
Mel Yourd
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070
Do you feel isolated, overwhelmed, or hopeless? Are you struggling with relationship conflict, trauma, or loss? Do you have concerns about your identity or feelings of low self-esteem? Whatever may bring you to therapy, you deserve to have support in what you’re going through. In either in-person or virtual sessions, I prioritize providing a safe, accepting space for adults, adolescents, and children to explore a wide variety of issues. I work with clients from a variety of backgrounds, and as a non-binary therapist, I have particular passion for working with LGBTQ+ and gender-expansive clients of any age.
Do you feel isolated, overwhelmed, or hopeless? Are you struggling with relationship conflict, trauma, or loss? Do you have concerns about your identity or feelings of low self-esteem? Whatever may bring you to therapy, you deserve to have support in what you’re going through. In either in-person or virtual sessions, I prioritize providing a safe, accepting space for adults, adolescents, and children to explore a wide variety of issues. I work with clients from a variety of backgrounds, and as a non-binary therapist, I have particular passion for working with LGBTQ+ and gender-expansive clients of any age.
My areas of interest include: Life transitions, grief, multi-cultural adjustment, work/life balance, meaning of life, emotional/physical abuse, couples issues, infidelity, parenting issues, anxiety, low self-esteem, and more.
The most difficult and painful circumstances in our lives can also serve as an opportunity to look at what needs our attention! Very often, we give our POWER away to people and situations in our life, causing us to feel victimized and stuck. Your current challenges can be a gateway towards self empowerment! you do not need to walk this path alone. In a safe space, we can begin the process of uncovering and healing the pain which may be keeping you paralyzed! It is possible to regain trust and confidence, in order to invite joy back into your life, get you power back and enjoy waking up each day !
My areas of interest include: Life transitions, grief, multi-cultural adjustment, work/life balance, meaning of life, emotional/physical abuse, couples issues, infidelity, parenting issues, anxiety, low self-esteem, and more.
The most difficult and painful circumstances in our lives can also serve as an opportunity to look at what needs our attention! Very often, we give our POWER away to people and situations in our life, causing us to feel victimized and stuck. Your current challenges can be a gateway towards self empowerment! you do not need to walk this path alone. In a safe space, we can begin the process of uncovering and healing the pain which may be keeping you paralyzed! It is possible to regain trust and confidence, in order to invite joy back into your life, get you power back and enjoy waking up each day !
Christine Moon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, cEMDR, CIT, Hakomi
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
I specialize in: PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety, Depression, Relational trauma, Bereavement and Spiritual Emergency.
Do you find yourself experiencing the same recurring intrusive thoughts? Reliving disturbing memories day after day? Having recurring nightmares? Withdrawing from life and others and increasing your isolation from the world? Are you struggling with Performance Anxiety or communication challenges at work, school or in relationships? If so, you may be suffering from PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Untreated, these symptoms can worsen over time. If you find you are struggling with symptoms of PTSD, Anxiety, Depressed Mood, Phobias, Addictions, Identity or Spiritual Emergency I am here to help.
I specialize in: PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety, Depression, Relational trauma, Bereavement and Spiritual Emergency.
Do you find yourself experiencing the same recurring intrusive thoughts? Reliving disturbing memories day after day? Having recurring nightmares? Withdrawing from life and others and increasing your isolation from the world? Are you struggling with Performance Anxiety or communication challenges at work, school or in relationships? If so, you may be suffering from PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Untreated, these symptoms can worsen over time. If you find you are struggling with symptoms of PTSD, Anxiety, Depressed Mood, Phobias, Addictions, Identity or Spiritual Emergency I am here to help.
Jill Cepela
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070 (Online Only)
Are you and your partner finding yourselves in a repetitive cycle of conflict, feeling increasingly disconnected, frustrated, and alone? You’re longing for better communication, increased trust, and a deeper connection, though you’re at a loss over how to get there. You keep dancing the same dance, but you’re more than ready to change the tempo. I get it. And I’m here to tell you that there is help (and hope) for your relationship.
Are you and your partner finding yourselves in a repetitive cycle of conflict, feeling increasingly disconnected, frustrated, and alone? You’re longing for better communication, increased trust, and a deeper connection, though you’re at a loss over how to get there. You keep dancing the same dance, but you’re more than ready to change the tempo. I get it. And I’m here to tell you that there is help (and hope) for your relationship.
I have certification in Grief and Mourning and Spiritual counseling.
I grew up in the state of Michigan and moved to California in the 60s. I decided to become a therapist in my 20's and received my B.A. in Psychology. However, I was single, working in the airline industry, and was enjoying the travel and postings in other countries. I lived and worked in Japan for 2 years and in Singapore for 2 years. I finally decided to pursue my lifelong interest and obtained my Masters's degree in Clinical Psychology and my license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
I have certification in Grief and Mourning and Spiritual counseling.
I grew up in the state of Michigan and moved to California in the 60s. I decided to become a therapist in my 20's and received my B.A. in Psychology. However, I was single, working in the airline industry, and was enjoying the travel and postings in other countries. I lived and worked in Japan for 2 years and in Singapore for 2 years. I finally decided to pursue my lifelong interest and obtained my Masters's degree in Clinical Psychology and my license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
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We act as an encouraging guide on your journey to sort through loss, pain, fears, hopes, grief, or dreams.
Affirming Relationship Therapy provides a judgement-free space to work on helping people create more balance and calm in their lives and within their relationships. We help you connect with your authentic self and guide you on that journey. Together, we will work through changes, anxieties, or other stressors in a way that focuses on emotional well-being and growth. We'll use mindfulness, person-centered therapy, coupled with an attachment approach and emotionally focused therapy that fits your style - let us help you to get to where you envision yourself and your relationships at their best.
We act as an encouraging guide on your journey to sort through loss, pain, fears, hopes, grief, or dreams.
Affirming Relationship Therapy provides a judgement-free space to work on helping people create more balance and calm in their lives and within their relationships. We help you connect with your authentic self and guide you on that journey. Together, we will work through changes, anxieties, or other stressors in a way that focuses on emotional well-being and growth. We'll use mindfulness, person-centered therapy, coupled with an attachment approach and emotionally focused therapy that fits your style - let us help you to get to where you envision yourself and your relationships at their best.
I offer a flexible, emotionally-present, and intellectually curious setting for making lasting changes to attitudes and beliefs which underlie states such as: uncertainty, self-doubt, and anxiety;
loss of enthusiasm and purpose; inhibited capacity to love; unproductive and obsessive thinking; and lack of assertiveness.
Good therapy experiences are based on an engaged and profoundly honest conversation that is collaborative, imaginative, thoughtful, and touched with a little grace. We open ourselves to the transforming power of our intuition when we feel truly heard, understood, and encouraged to risk being different. I believe this offers us the opportunity to stretch ourselves and live lives which are more free, creative, and emotionally generous.
I offer a flexible, emotionally-present, and intellectually curious setting for making lasting changes to attitudes and beliefs which underlie states such as: uncertainty, self-doubt, and anxiety;
loss of enthusiasm and purpose; inhibited capacity to love; unproductive and obsessive thinking; and lack of assertiveness.
Good therapy experiences are based on an engaged and profoundly honest conversation that is collaborative, imaginative, thoughtful, and touched with a little grace. We open ourselves to the transforming power of our intuition when we feel truly heard, understood, and encouraged to risk being different. I believe this offers us the opportunity to stretch ourselves and live lives which are more free, creative, and emotionally generous.
My work with adults spans relationship/parenting challenges, trauma, grief, anxiety, highly intuitive/empathic/, boundaries, rediscovering meaning/purpose, major transitions.
I bring empathy, compassion and 30 years of experience to my holistic work with adults, children and teens. You are unique and my intent is to listen for your strengths and build on the positive as we gently remove blocks, trauma, thoughts, stressors and old relationship patterns that are holding you back. My style is warm and interactive and I incorporate my own intuition and creativity as I help people to make meaningful life changes.
My work with adults spans relationship/parenting challenges, trauma, grief, anxiety, highly intuitive/empathic/, boundaries, rediscovering meaning/purpose, major transitions.
I bring empathy, compassion and 30 years of experience to my holistic work with adults, children and teens. You are unique and my intent is to listen for your strengths and build on the positive as we gently remove blocks, trauma, thoughts, stressors and old relationship patterns that are holding you back. My style is warm and interactive and I incorporate my own intuition and creativity as I help people to make meaningful life changes.
I help immigrants with issues of identity, loss, and grief, and victims of major traumas such as sexual abuse.
Emotional pain can create an opening for change. Your decision to seek professional help is a step in this direction. I have over 38 years of experience helping individuals understand the causes of their emotional difficulties and helping them to make changes that fit their unique needs. I provide a safe environment where together we can explore the barriers preventing you from living the life you want.
I help immigrants with issues of identity, loss, and grief, and victims of major traumas such as sexual abuse.
Emotional pain can create an opening for change. Your decision to seek professional help is a step in this direction. I have over 38 years of experience helping individuals understand the causes of their emotional difficulties and helping them to make changes that fit their unique needs. I provide a safe environment where together we can explore the barriers preventing you from living the life you want.
Alison Silvius Casanova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070
I love helping people of all ages who struggle with social skills, who have suffered from trauma/ loss/addiction, or who are affected by people in their lives who struggle with addiction.
Finding a therapist is hard! It doesn't help that there are so many to choose from. I think the most important part is actually liking the person you are talking to. Take a look at my page (and website), and if you think we may be a good fit, I encourage you to call me for a free 15 minute consultation. If we end up working together, I will do my best to find which methods align with you so that I can help you get to the place you want to be.
I love helping people of all ages who struggle with social skills, who have suffered from trauma/ loss/addiction, or who are affected by people in their lives who struggle with addiction.
Finding a therapist is hard! It doesn't help that there are so many to choose from. I think the most important part is actually liking the person you are talking to. Take a look at my page (and website), and if you think we may be a good fit, I encourage you to call me for a free 15 minute consultation. If we end up working together, I will do my best to find which methods align with you so that I can help you get to the place you want to be.
I help clients become uplifted, release blocks, change their beliefs and habits, control pain, overcome fears, grief and depression. I have a spiritual and transpersonal orientation to counseling, helping clients become aware of their higher self and inner power so they can make positive changes. I assist clients in releasing anxieties, overcoming and preventing panic attacks, insomnia, unhealthy eating and drinking habits, smoking and other addictions. I also work with children, helping them to overcome bed-wetting, nightmares, tantrums. I assist pregnant women to learn hypnobirthing methods for labor pain and natural birth.
I help clients become uplifted, release blocks, change their beliefs and habits, control pain, overcome fears, grief and depression. I have a spiritual and transpersonal orientation to counseling, helping clients become aware of their higher self and inner power so they can make positive changes. I assist clients in releasing anxieties, overcoming and preventing panic attacks, insomnia, unhealthy eating and drinking habits, smoking and other addictions. I also work with children, helping them to overcome bed-wetting, nightmares, tantrums. I assist pregnant women to learn hypnobirthing methods for labor pain and natural birth.
Karena Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include life transitions: separation/divorce/ coparenting, women's issues, grief/ loss of all kinds, adult /child ADHD, sensory sensitivity, adult anxiety/depression, child/adolescent anxiety/depression, school/social issues, being the sibling of a neuro-divergent sibling, LGBTQ allied, and family of origin healing.
At different times we experience unresolved situations that affect our sense of clarity, calm and balance. As a therapist and guide, together we will strive to remove those obstacles and restore hope and engagement. We can achieve this through developing goals and ways to cope that address those often unexpected and sometimes familiar patterns of living. My practice serves individual adults, children/teens, parents including parent and child therapy, and elders. My wish for all clients is to find a trustworthy therapist in me. Please refer to my website to learn more about my specialties and past work history at karenapetersen.com.
My specialties include life transitions: separation/divorce/ coparenting, women's issues, grief/ loss of all kinds, adult /child ADHD, sensory sensitivity, adult anxiety/depression, child/adolescent anxiety/depression, school/social issues, being the sibling of a neuro-divergent sibling, LGBTQ allied, and family of origin healing.
At different times we experience unresolved situations that affect our sense of clarity, calm and balance. As a therapist and guide, together we will strive to remove those obstacles and restore hope and engagement. We can achieve this through developing goals and ways to cope that address those often unexpected and sometimes familiar patterns of living. My practice serves individual adults, children/teens, parents including parent and child therapy, and elders. My wish for all clients is to find a trustworthy therapist in me. Please refer to my website to learn more about my specialties and past work history at karenapetersen.com.
George Mageles
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070 (Online Only)
I also provided Individual and Group Grief Therapy at the Centre for Living with Dying in Santa Clara.
I view as some of my most important work that which instills hope and eases emotional pain -- in particular with our youth. Anger, Addiction and the struggles of Adolescence can be addressed, and a path to a better life can be found. I work with individuals from adolescence through late adulthood, couples, and families. My areas of specialization include: Anger, Addiction, Adolescence, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, and Relationships.
I also provided Individual and Group Grief Therapy at the Centre for Living with Dying in Santa Clara.
I view as some of my most important work that which instills hope and eases emotional pain -- in particular with our youth. Anger, Addiction and the struggles of Adolescence can be addressed, and a path to a better life can be found. I work with individuals from adolescence through late adulthood, couples, and families. My areas of specialization include: Anger, Addiction, Adolescence, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, and Relationships.
Many clients seek my compassionate help in facing grief or loss in their lives.
Couples and relationships are at the heart of my practice. People seeking peace and wholeness within distressing relationships often face anxiety and or depression. I combine my training, using a diverse collection of trauma informed techniques, with my gifts as a therapist. I work collaboratively with couples and individuals to surface triggers that may be contributing to their distress. We’ll explore your patterns and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Many clients seek my compassionate help in facing grief or loss in their lives.
Couples and relationships are at the heart of my practice. People seeking peace and wholeness within distressing relationships often face anxiety and or depression. I combine my training, using a diverse collection of trauma informed techniques, with my gifts as a therapist. I work collaboratively with couples and individuals to surface triggers that may be contributing to their distress. We’ll explore your patterns and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others.
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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.