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Grief counselors and therapists in Arcata, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Arcata, CA

Arcata residents dealing with anticipatory grief, bereavement, or complicated grief can connect with compassionate therapists on Headway. We offer grief counseling through ACT and Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy with 6,002 licensed providers supporting your healing journey.

Nicola Wilson

Nicola Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.2 mi away • Eureka, CA


“I use a reflective listening approach to therapy and empower my clients with information about brain chemistry and functioning.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christian Lozano

Christian Lozano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I hold specialty certifications in trauma treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness-informed practice, and I've completed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy training under Dr. Richard Sears.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Otis

Jennifer Otis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy with me is an active, collaborative partnership designed around your strengths rather than your struggles.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maria Ayala

Maria Ayala

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal isn't to hand you a diagnosis. It's to help you feel steadier, and to build something that holds up after therapy ends.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sean Roche

Sean Roche

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal as your therapist is to help you gain clarity, build effective tools, and move toward a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diane Hough

Diane Hough

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and accepted from our very first conversation.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lara Dye

Dr. Lara Dye

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Encinitas, CA


“I utilize several therapeutic 'tools' which help my client to decrease unhealthy relationship behaviors and increase healthy attachment...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Christina Mander

Christina Mander

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm trained in multiple modalities including Psychodynamic, Attachment Theories, Mindfulness, Humanistic, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamara Mowbray

Tamara Mowbray

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over 25 years of working with individuals, couples and families, I have the training and experience to help you work through what you are currently facing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberly Western

Kimberly Western

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have invested in clinical training as a graduate professor for the past 11 years, helping students move through their education into their careers. In addition to serving as an adjunct faculty member for Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology, I also held the title of Lead Faculty and Faculty Advisor for the University of Phoenix, providing expertise in clinical supervision, assessment, and treatment planning.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aryeh Lazar

Aryeh Lazar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, insightful, and collaborative. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), drawing from other evidence-based approaches when useful.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melissa Gandy

Melissa Gandy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I meet you where you are and offer a space grounded in acceptance, compassion, and respect as we work together toward positive change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Janelle Vaughan

Janelle Vaughan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner based in California, and I built my practice around being a true advocate for the people I work with. I trained in both medication management and therapy, and I find that care is most effective when those two things work together. Whether you are managing a mood disorder, navigating anxiety or depression, or figuring out the right psychiatric medications, I take time to understand you as a whole person, not just a list of symptoms. My goal is for every client to feel genuinely heard, supported, and in control of their own mental health journey.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mitchell Guss

Mitchell Guss

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'd like to guide you to a life you feel excited about and nourished by... I can be your companion who provides you with the space and tools to heal from your past, ground yourself in the present, and manifest a future beyond what you even knew you...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kara Stratton

Kara Stratton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, validating, and centered on helping clients process difficult emotions in a safe and supportive space.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ana Vazquez

Ana Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to work through your struggles and build the life you want.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Megan Hearne

Megan Hearne

Therapist

Virtual • Castro Valley, CA


Hi! I've been in practice since 2011 and will tell everyone I meet that I LOVE my job! I love helping people understand themselves better, finding answers to questions, and sharing the moment when someone says "So THAT'S why that happens!" I love helping people unhook from beliefs that have brought debilitating guilt and shame. I love celebrating success with someone who has taken a risk, challenged their fears, and come out the other side victorious!

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Eleanor Raymond

Eleanor Raymond

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi I'm Eleanor! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and New Mexico. I am passionate about empowering people to build self-trust and self-acceptance. Most of my clients come to therapy because they want to make a change or cope with a change that they did not choose.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Crystaloren Gomez

Crystaloren Gomez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My goal is not simply to reduce symptoms but to help you improve your overall quality of life and build lasting wellness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Isobel Marcus

Isobel Marcus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is grounded in humor, honesty, and authenticity. I believe therapy works best when there's trust and a good client-therapist fit.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alexandra Pullen

Alexandra Pullen

Therapist

Virtual • California


My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported. I believe mental wellness is an essential part of overall health, and that healing begins by moving from survival to thriving through nervous system regulation, processing past experiences, and strengthening the mind-body connection. Meaningful change and healing happens within a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and collaboration. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, performance anxiety, work-related stress... or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, we'll work together to build insight, process difficult experiences when appropriate, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Agoura Hills, CA


I veiw the path of a human life span, as each of us interact and peerceives the environment around us in our own unique way. My goal is to help clients look at their options, evaluate choices towarda healthier outcome. My work has involved in helping clients toward building better communication between couples, family members, and individual relationships. It is my belief that counseling / psychotherapy can provide a safe place where personal challenges can be processed, and finding choices toward enhancing the quality of life and improve relationships.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Martha Gleason

Dr. Martha Gleason

Psychologist

Virtual • Pacific Grove, CA


I'm not here to just listen while you talk — I'm here to work with you. I show up warm, engaged, and genuinely invested in your growth. I'll ask thoughtful questions, offer honest feedback, and, when the moment feels right, gently challenge the beliefs or behaviors that may be keeping you stuck. You'll always feel heard and respected here, never judged.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janet Nelson

Janet Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a California, Connecticut, and South Dakota licensed therapist who is trained in EMDR and specializes in treating trauma.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Alexandra Stobaugh

Alexandra Stobaugh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am just another imperfect human doing my best to show up for others I encounter on their life's journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Monee Brown

Monee Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often describe me as compassionate, honest, and empowering. That's exactly what I'm going for.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gretchen Genato

Gretchen Genato

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My hope is that each session leaves clients feeling understood, supported, and empowered with tools to manage challenges and build lasting wellness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real, human conversation rather than a clinical appointment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Franklin Smith

Franklin Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through my empathic and empowering approach, my goal is for clients to develop the capacity to tolerate the expression of painful feelings...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Yasmin Rehman

Yasmin Rehman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. You can expect a mix of gentle questions, active listening, and thoughtful guidance.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rebecca Chenier

Rebecca Chenier

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Rebecca's aim is to always provide a comfortable and secure environment where clients can freely address the obstacles...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Susan Pelletier

Susan Pelletier

Therapist

Virtual • California


Are you an adult feeling stuck after difficult experiences, a major life change, or a season of self-doubt? I support adults working through trauma, life transitions, stress, and questions of identity and self-worth. Together, we can make space for what you have been carrying and reconnect with your strengths. I believe you are capable of healing and building a life that feels meaningful to you. My role is to listen with care, meet you where you are, and help you discover what works for your whole self.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sean Coe

Sean Coe

Therapist

Virtual • Valencia, CA


“My approach to therapy is about walking with my clients, helping explore and understand, and give them opportunities to be certain, clear, at peace...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jessica Dominguez

Jessica Dominguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bilingual, Spanish-speaking Chicana therapist, and I'm passionate about helping others reconnect and reclaim their power and resilience...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Bergreen Brown

Brandy Bergreen Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have an eclectic style, work from a psychodynamic, and strengths-based approach to empower Clients to utilize their own unique strengths and abilities to cope.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kathryn Eden

Kathryn Eden

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is both supportive and practical, focused on helping you gain clarity, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful changes in your life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anne Pugh

Anne Pugh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm not here to push gratitude or silver linings. I'm here to help you process what's actually happening and build something more sustainable on the other side, with caring support along the way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Hartmann

Sarah Hartmann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is relational, warm and trauma-informed. I meet you where you are, working with the body–mind connection to gently explore old wounds...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelly Haven

Kelly Haven

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work in the belief that we each have everything we need to achieve a fulfilled and successful life already present within us; sometimes we just need a little help accessing it.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Victoria Clark

Victoria Clark

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cameron Park, CA


“My goal is to help you to obtain your goals, face difficult times, and live your life to the fullest.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our therapists in Arcata, CA who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Arcata, CA
There are over 5,973 therapists in Arcata, CA accepting new patients.
5,973+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 78%Cigna
  • 76%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 67%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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