Grief Therapists in Riverside, CA
Ashley Cisneros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92509 (Online Only)
I empower high-functioning adults of all ages to overcome burdens of anxiety, depression, stress, grief/ loss, life adjustments, domestic violence, substance abuse, higher education and first-generation college students. I am firm believer on meeting you with where you are. At the end of the day, we are a team and you are the only expert on your life. I will be your teammate and your biggest cheerleader to help you navigate and explore ins and outs of your journey by providing a safe and non-judgment space.
I empower high-functioning adults of all ages to overcome burdens of anxiety, depression, stress, grief/ loss, life adjustments, domestic violence, substance abuse, higher education and first-generation college students. I am firm believer on meeting you with where you are. At the end of the day, we are a team and you are the only expert on your life. I will be your teammate and your biggest cheerleader to help you navigate and explore ins and outs of your journey by providing a safe and non-judgment space.
Jill A Johnson-Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
My specialties are grief, loss and dementia because I was a hospice social worker.
I offer support, reorganizing, and reimagining life for those coping with chronic illness, dementia, and losses of all kinds. If you need help getting through grief that's what I do. For the time being I am online, where I meet clients and lead grief and dementia groups. My grief groups are 8 weeks, focused on working through the loss, and getting you to your new life. The dementia group is the 3rd Saturday of each month at https://www.facebook.com/Riversidedementiasupport/- and it's free of charge. I approach life, and therapy looking for the joy while managing the tough times- not letting them manage life. Call to see me.
My specialties are grief, loss and dementia because I was a hospice social worker.
I offer support, reorganizing, and reimagining life for those coping with chronic illness, dementia, and losses of all kinds. If you need help getting through grief that's what I do. For the time being I am online, where I meet clients and lead grief and dementia groups. My grief groups are 8 weeks, focused on working through the loss, and getting you to your new life. The dementia group is the 3rd Saturday of each month at https://www.facebook.com/Riversidedementiasupport/- and it's free of charge. I approach life, and therapy looking for the joy while managing the tough times- not letting them manage life. Call to see me.
Equipping each client with skills needed to build a firm foundation for restoration of relationships, new normal for loss and forgiveness for misunderstandings.
Life is full of changes; changes can cause anxiety, depression, fear, or grief. Whether from relationship changes, loss or misunderstandings change can be overwhelming. My experience has shown that there are a number of ways to help someone; however, there is no one size fits all approach. Utilizing your strength we can find the best approach to fit your needs to gain empowerment to overcome the challenges of change. My style is compassionate, yet direct. Utilizing compassion, empathy and reality we can build the necessary skills needed to navigate the change, as well as the tools needed for future challenges.
Equipping each client with skills needed to build a firm foundation for restoration of relationships, new normal for loss and forgiveness for misunderstandings.
Life is full of changes; changes can cause anxiety, depression, fear, or grief. Whether from relationship changes, loss or misunderstandings change can be overwhelming. My experience has shown that there are a number of ways to help someone; however, there is no one size fits all approach. Utilizing your strength we can find the best approach to fit your needs to gain empowerment to overcome the challenges of change. My style is compassionate, yet direct. Utilizing compassion, empathy and reality we can build the necessary skills needed to navigate the change, as well as the tools needed for future challenges.
Jocelyn Aleiadih
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
Do you want to understand more about yourself, about your identity, about the way the patterns you’ve learned in the past might no longer be serving you? Do you deal with the challenges of depression, anxiety, guilt, past trauma, and grief or loss? Come on in and we can explore all of it in a supportive environment.
Not accepting California Medi-Cal - Telehealth in Colorado and In person/Tele Health in California! Living life as a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe you've been feeling depressed for a while and haven’t been able to find a way out of it. Maybe anxiety has been holding you back from really showing up in your life the way you want to for too long. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in life, have lost your sense of purpose, or can’t seem to find your path. Whatever it is that brings you here, we’re happy you found us.
Do you want to understand more about yourself, about your identity, about the way the patterns you’ve learned in the past might no longer be serving you? Do you deal with the challenges of depression, anxiety, guilt, past trauma, and grief or loss? Come on in and we can explore all of it in a supportive environment.
Not accepting California Medi-Cal - Telehealth in Colorado and In person/Tele Health in California! Living life as a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe you've been feeling depressed for a while and haven’t been able to find a way out of it. Maybe anxiety has been holding you back from really showing up in your life the way you want to for too long. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in life, have lost your sense of purpose, or can’t seem to find your path. Whatever it is that brings you here, we’re happy you found us.
SE Hedrick-Harwell, LMFT Mālama Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506
I believe all individuals are deserving of love, kindness, and joy. This often seems impossible when life presents challenges, loss, or disappointment. We cannot choose what happens around us, but we can choose our reactions to life’s circumstances. The meaning we make will direct our path. I am committed to helping you identify constructive options that support your long term goals. Together we can practice emotion regulation, distress tolerance and positive interpersonal skills. All of these will contribute to personal growth, improved relationships, a healthy sense of self, and a meaningful life.
I believe all individuals are deserving of love, kindness, and joy. This often seems impossible when life presents challenges, loss, or disappointment. We cannot choose what happens around us, but we can choose our reactions to life’s circumstances. The meaning we make will direct our path. I am committed to helping you identify constructive options that support your long term goals. Together we can practice emotion regulation, distress tolerance and positive interpersonal skills. All of these will contribute to personal growth, improved relationships, a healthy sense of self, and a meaningful life.
Melissa Coulson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506 (Online Only)
I also have training in grief and bereavement, solution focused, and acceptance and commitment therapies.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to try something different to address issues they face, see things in a different light, and is willing to do the work to create the change that will help them be happier and healthier. I help clients to build their mental toolbox to address current issues and be better prepared to meet new challenges with confidence throughout the rest of their lives and clients who are open to this benefit the most. I love working with clients who are ready to prioritize themselves and commit to this journey.
I also have training in grief and bereavement, solution focused, and acceptance and commitment therapies.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to try something different to address issues they face, see things in a different light, and is willing to do the work to create the change that will help them be happier and healthier. I help clients to build their mental toolbox to address current issues and be better prepared to meet new challenges with confidence throughout the rest of their lives and clients who are open to this benefit the most. I love working with clients who are ready to prioritize themselves and commit to this journey.
Grief counseling, anxiety disorders and mood disorders are main lines of work in my practice; and couples therapy is something I love to do.
Greetings! My practice as a Marriage & Family Therapist is a place for healing and growth. My desire is to assist people in actively bringing about healing for their wounded hearts and in growing strong as individuals through that process.
Grief counseling, anxiety disorders and mood disorders are main lines of work in my practice; and couples therapy is something I love to do.
Greetings! My practice as a Marriage & Family Therapist is a place for healing and growth. My desire is to assist people in actively bringing about healing for their wounded hearts and in growing strong as individuals through that process.
Sandra Hernandez B.
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, everyday life stress, work stress, cultural identity issues, or complicated changes in your life? Seeking pre-marital counseling? Having difficulties in your relationship? Experienced infidelity? Are you considering divorce or breaking-up with your significant other? Have you lost a loved one? Are you facing other issues that are causing you stress? Life can throw many different things your way, you don’t have to handle them on your own. Together, we can figure out what works for you and how you can make important and meaningful changes in your life.
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, everyday life stress, work stress, cultural identity issues, or complicated changes in your life? Seeking pre-marital counseling? Having difficulties in your relationship? Experienced infidelity? Are you considering divorce or breaking-up with your significant other? Have you lost a loved one? Are you facing other issues that are causing you stress? Life can throw many different things your way, you don’t have to handle them on your own. Together, we can figure out what works for you and how you can make important and meaningful changes in your life.
Robyn D Norris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92501 (Online Only)
I work from an eclectic lens, often incorporating cognitive behavioral therapies, client-centered approaches, solution-focused interventions, and have been trained in Brainspotting and am a certified grief informed professional.
My passion lies in helping individuals from a relational perspective and instilling hope and assurance of one's individual journey. I believe we all have a story and the right to be heard and seen and that is what I look to offer you within our therapeutic relationship. I have experience treating adults with a wide array of issues such as depression, anxiety, attachment concerns, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, change of life issues, divorce, adoption, and relational disorders.
I work from an eclectic lens, often incorporating cognitive behavioral therapies, client-centered approaches, solution-focused interventions, and have been trained in Brainspotting and am a certified grief informed professional.
My passion lies in helping individuals from a relational perspective and instilling hope and assurance of one's individual journey. I believe we all have a story and the right to be heard and seen and that is what I look to offer you within our therapeutic relationship. I have experience treating adults with a wide array of issues such as depression, anxiety, attachment concerns, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, change of life issues, divorce, adoption, and relational disorders.
My expertise lies in assisting clients through their grief journey intertwined with the complexities of chronic illness.
Hello, I'm Mei Wu, a licensed clinical social worker based in California. My therapeutic approach revolves around empowering clients through a client-centered and collaborative process. With a foundation in active listening and providing a nurturing environment, I assist individuals in exploring their emotions and navigating toward meaningful solutions tailored to their unique needs. In my therapeutic practice, I frequently employ narrative therapy and integrate cognitive-behavioral techniques to best support my clients.
My expertise lies in assisting clients through their grief journey intertwined with the complexities of chronic illness.
Hello, I'm Mei Wu, a licensed clinical social worker based in California. My therapeutic approach revolves around empowering clients through a client-centered and collaborative process. With a foundation in active listening and providing a nurturing environment, I assist individuals in exploring their emotions and navigating toward meaningful solutions tailored to their unique needs. In my therapeutic practice, I frequently employ narrative therapy and integrate cognitive-behavioral techniques to best support my clients.
I specialize in treating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship roadblocks, and life transitions (e.g. job changes, breakup/divorce, entry into the workforce, relocation, bereavement). In addition to practical tools and techniques, I bring my personal and professional experience to the table. It's important to feel safe and comfortable in therapy and to be ourselves, so while the work can be challenging, we will laugh sometimes, too.
I specialize in treating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship roadblocks, and life transitions (e.g. job changes, breakup/divorce, entry into the workforce, relocation, bereavement). In addition to practical tools and techniques, I bring my personal and professional experience to the table. It's important to feel safe and comfortable in therapy and to be ourselves, so while the work can be challenging, we will laugh sometimes, too.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92504
I work with individuals, families and couples experiencing communication breakdowns, depression, anxiety, work-related stress, grief and loss, bipolar, trauma, substance abuse and addiction.
Fog, Heavy Rain, Snow and Smoke are all elements that can impair ones visibility. Well how about chaos, emotional instability, anxiety, depression, clutter, stress? While it's true heavy rain and dense fog can cloud our physical vision; environmental, behavioral and chemical stressors can cloud our mental visibility. My name is Mabel (May-Bell) and it is my goal and mission for you to become emotionally and mentally healthy while learning effective tools you can apply to every day life’s challenges as you encounter them.
I work with individuals, families and couples experiencing communication breakdowns, depression, anxiety, work-related stress, grief and loss, bipolar, trauma, substance abuse and addiction.
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Karina Sicairos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92505
I specialize in working with women of color, marginalized communities, grief/ loss and perinatal mental health.
My name is Karina Sicairos, and I am a bilingual/bicultural Latinx (Spanish speaking) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in California for 10+ years. I have a BA in Psychology, with a minor in Women's Studies and a Master’s Degree in Social Work. I feel passionate about helping folks navigate through life's difficulties, while helping them find and honor their own voice and inner strengths, with the goal of increasing feelings of self-worth and empowerment as they continue to grow and forge their unique path, even through life's toughest moments.
I specialize in working with women of color, marginalized communities, grief/ loss and perinatal mental health.
My name is Karina Sicairos, and I am a bilingual/bicultural Latinx (Spanish speaking) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in California for 10+ years. I have a BA in Psychology, with a minor in Women's Studies and a Master’s Degree in Social Work. I feel passionate about helping folks navigate through life's difficulties, while helping them find and honor their own voice and inner strengths, with the goal of increasing feelings of self-worth and empowerment as they continue to grow and forge their unique path, even through life's toughest moments.
Meghan DeVore
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MPH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions—struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or navigating difficult life transitions? Do you carry the weight of religious trauma or feel disconnected from your authentic self? You want relief from emotional pain and the tools to manage life’s challenges. You’re looking for a safe space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you process your feelings, heal, and develop coping skills. Together, we will create a plan that empowers you to move forward with confidence, find emotional clarity, and reconnect with your true self.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions—struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or navigating difficult life transitions? Do you carry the weight of religious trauma or feel disconnected from your authentic self? You want relief from emotional pain and the tools to manage life’s challenges. You’re looking for a safe space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you process your feelings, heal, and develop coping skills. Together, we will create a plan that empowers you to move forward with confidence, find emotional clarity, and reconnect with your true self.
Elizabeth Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92503 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Elizabeth Kelly, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with individual adult clients aged 18 and older. If you are seeking help with working through grief, loss, difficult changes, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, aging challenges or any other issues that may be hard to overcome alone, I am here to help you through.
Hello, I am Elizabeth Kelly, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with individual adult clients aged 18 and older. If you are seeking help with working through grief, loss, difficult changes, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, aging challenges or any other issues that may be hard to overcome alone, I am here to help you through.
Nestor Javier Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92505 (Online Only)
Experiencing loss firsthand has instilled in me a deep empathy for those navigating similar challenges.
Have you experienced a loss and is becoming difficulty to manage your feelings? Do you feel grief, denial, guilt, depression, numb, or angry? Is it impacting your personal life, such as relationships, work, or school. I believe I can support you through your journey. We can work together so you can understand your feelings and thoughts so you may continue to be present with your love ones and feel at peace with your loss.
Experiencing loss firsthand has instilled in me a deep empathy for those navigating similar challenges.
Have you experienced a loss and is becoming difficulty to manage your feelings? Do you feel grief, denial, guilt, depression, numb, or angry? Is it impacting your personal life, such as relationships, work, or school. I believe I can support you through your journey. We can work together so you can understand your feelings and thoughts so you may continue to be present with your love ones and feel at peace with your loss.
Jacob Anthony Escobedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MAPS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92507
Therapy can be a space to confront significant life challenges, regulate intense emotions, or gain greater self awareness and insight. You may be struggling with the aftermath of trauma, grappling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spiritual issues, or navigating through life’s changes. If this sounds like you, consider working with Jacob Escobedo, licensed clinical social worker. Jacob’s clinical experience includes treating trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, loss, and life transitions. He utilizes a blend of “bottom up” and solution-focused approaches in therapy to promote safety & resilience.
Therapy can be a space to confront significant life challenges, regulate intense emotions, or gain greater self awareness and insight. You may be struggling with the aftermath of trauma, grappling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spiritual issues, or navigating through life’s changes. If this sounds like you, consider working with Jacob Escobedo, licensed clinical social worker. Jacob’s clinical experience includes treating trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, loss, and life transitions. He utilizes a blend of “bottom up” and solution-focused approaches in therapy to promote safety & resilience.
Marlena Galippo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92508 (Online Only)
I have years of experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and life adjustments.
Hello! My name is Marlena Galippo and I am the owner of Galippo Counseling Services, Inc. I have been fortunate to walk alongside many different reasons and circumstances that bring people to therapy. My hope and goal is to decrease the stigma and fear of having a support walk alongside you during this season of life. I believe we are meant to have community, support, and wise counsel. Throughout my time of being in mental health I have walked alongside and am not limited to working with children and families in foster care, teenagers in school settings, military members and families, and eating disorders.
I have years of experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and life adjustments.
Hello! My name is Marlena Galippo and I am the owner of Galippo Counseling Services, Inc. I have been fortunate to walk alongside many different reasons and circumstances that bring people to therapy. My hope and goal is to decrease the stigma and fear of having a support walk alongside you during this season of life. I believe we are meant to have community, support, and wise counsel. Throughout my time of being in mental health I have walked alongside and am not limited to working with children and families in foster care, teenagers in school settings, military members and families, and eating disorders.
The types of conditions that come up in my work are coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, motivation, and grief.
Hello, my name is Sophia Burton. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience. My approach to therapy is to provide you with emotional support as you navigate the challenges of life. In a non-judgmental and compassionate space, we will explore your strengths, challenges, and patterns of behavior. We will identify where you would like to make changes and will set goals to work toward those changes. Every person is unique and for this reason, my preferred approach to working with individuals is Eclectic Therapy.
The types of conditions that come up in my work are coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, motivation, and grief.
Hello, my name is Sophia Burton. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience. My approach to therapy is to provide you with emotional support as you navigate the challenges of life. In a non-judgmental and compassionate space, we will explore your strengths, challenges, and patterns of behavior. We will identify where you would like to make changes and will set goals to work toward those changes. Every person is unique and for this reason, my preferred approach to working with individuals is Eclectic Therapy.
I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, stress, stage-of-life transitions, poor social support, family system difficulties, end-of-life counseling, bereavement, and loss.
Welcome! My name is Shannon Saltzman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of clinical social work experience and over 20 years in the field of social work, I specialize in treating adults and older adults. As a therapist, I provide a warm, supportive, empathetic, non-judgemental, safe space for healing and recovery. I help clients move through whatever it is they may be struggling with and help them develop coping tools that they can continue to use beyond our time together.
I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, stress, stage-of-life transitions, poor social support, family system difficulties, end-of-life counseling, bereavement, and loss.
Welcome! My name is Shannon Saltzman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of clinical social work experience and over 20 years in the field of social work, I specialize in treating adults and older adults. As a therapist, I provide a warm, supportive, empathetic, non-judgemental, safe space for healing and recovery. I help clients move through whatever it is they may be struggling with and help them develop coping tools that they can continue to use beyond our time together.
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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.