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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 6,001 licensed providers supporting your healing journey.

Gerardo Salinas

Gerardo Salinas

Therapist

Virtual • San Jose, CA


My name is Gerardo Salinas. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social worker and therapist for more than 13 years. I have worked with adults, youth, and families from varied life experiences. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds.

My goal is to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and more importantly helpful. I work with adults, adolescents and adults who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and many of the other effects and challenges.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Roxana Khadjehnouri

Roxana Khadjehnouri

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, and genuine, fostering a safe and supportive environment for my clients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Be Staub

Be Staub

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


My work centers queer and transgender preteens, teens, and adults, as well as individuals with current or past foster care involvement. My clients may be feeling overwhelmed, questioning their identity, or don't know where to start with therapy. I can support you by helping you notice patterns and build trust in your own process.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sonia Kakkar

Sonia Kakkar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With an extensive background working with teens experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression, I can help guide you through difficult emotional landscapes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alireza Nikpour

Alireza Nikpour

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Redlands, CA


“I see medication as one important tool — not the only one — and I take time to understand your full picture before making recommendations.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wade Caldwell

Wade Caldwell

Therapist

Virtual • California


I take a warm, empathetic, and direct approach to working my clients. I believe that people can be incredibly resilient when they put their minds to it. Together, we can tap into your potential to strengthen your competence and tackle your goals. I will fight for you to rid yourself of unhelpful patterns and narrow the gap to the life you desire.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brace Bacon

Brace Bacon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Palm Springs, CA


“I help adults navigate anxiety, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions with warmth, insight, and practical support.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Starr Fox

Starr Fox

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on creating a safe and trusting environment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leonardo Garcia

Leonardo Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Visalia, CA


“Additionally, for longer-term treatment, utilize sand tray, expressive arts, mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other treatment modalities tailored to each client.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Gonzalez Morales

Elizabeth Gonzalez Morales

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Latinx, queer, non-binary therapist committed to providing affirming, culturally responsive, and relational care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evelyn Ciampa

Evelyn Ciampa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I'm particularly skilled at helping adults who are discovering mental health conditions they've lived with for years without knowing it, as well as older adults facing the intersection of mental health and aging.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Doris Hayes

Doris Hayes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and respect, ensuring you feel heard, valued, and actively involved in your care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Collin Burnett

Collin Burnett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Barbara, CA


“I see therapy as a collaborative and meaningful space where all parts of your experience are welcome.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
James Sharkey

James Sharkey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach integrates evidence-based therapies that address trauma, neurodiversity, and the unique challenges of adulthood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michele Moore

Michele Moore

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in building new skills and identifying support systems to help improve coping and promote overall wellness.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mariah Dennis

Mariah Dennis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is direct, authentic, and supportive. I use curiosity, creativity, and humor in sessions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Stress management
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lorraine Halder

Lorraine Halder

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe treatment should focus on helping clients feel emotionally stable, understood, and empowered again.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Patrick Ollar

Patrick Ollar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe in fostering a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where individuals feel heard and empowered in their treatment journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Soua Moua

Soua Moua

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth, and together, we can unlock your potential for positive transformation.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Doreen Downing

Dr. Doreen Downing

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My belief in your natural power coupled with your willingness and determination to grow will lead you on a path of transformation.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Diabetes, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurie Williamson

Laurie Williamson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is friendly and goal-oriented. I value my clients' experiences with their families, culture, religion, and spiritual history.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Tracy Mallett

Dr. Tracy Mallett

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is strengths-based, meaning that I will work with you to identify your strengths and the strategies that have worked well for you in the past, and nurture those skills to their highest potential.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Kelly Dorsey

Dr. Kelly Dorsey

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the healing power of relationships. The core of my approach is in working relationally and providing a warm, empathic space...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Saby Kirpal

Saby Kirpal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I recognize that mental health is deeply connected to physical health, family dynamics, culture, and life circumstances.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sabrina Tumelson

Sabrina Tumelson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is not just to reduce symptoms, but to empower you with the understanding and tools you need to thrive.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Mazyar Karandish

Dr. Mazyar Karandish

Psychologist

Virtual • Guerneville, CA


“My approach is flexible, client centered, and utilizes mindfulness-based interventions at every point of the journey towards healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Eri Minagawa

Eri Minagawa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe in the connection between "Body, Mind, and Soul". I like to focus on every aspect of my clients' life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Trent Keatley

Trent Keatley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide you useful tools/skills while helping you find and trust your own inner wisdom to live your most authentic life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Gamboz

Andrea Gamboz

Therapist

Virtual • Torrance, CA


“My goal is to help clients gain insight, develop emotional resilience, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Massey

Stephanie Massey

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


I am very honest, caring, real and genuine. Encouragement and support for their future journey.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Juan Perez

Dr. Juan Perez

Psychologist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I create a nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are and explore what you want to change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nia King

Nia King

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I grew up in a community where mental health resources were limited for black youth. That experience inspired me to become a therapist...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Armen Emurian

Armen Emurian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is practical, collaborative, and direct. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel understood and supported, but also a place where you're challenged to look honestly at the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amy Klein Duane

Amy Klein Duane

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a thoughtful, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach to my work, creating a safe space where clients can explore their emotions, gain insight, and build resilience at a pace that feels right for them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marsha Calhoun

Marsha Calhoun

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are and explore what you want to change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tammy Boen-Padilla

Tammy Boen-Padilla

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a person-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, believing that a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and respect is the foundation for meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sofia Moran

Sofia Moran

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Bernardino, CA


“I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with an extensive background in Critical Care, Trauma, and Neurology as a bedside Registered Nurse.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dana Markee

Dana Markee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm passionate about helping people reconnect with their innate resilience, embrace their authentic selves, and nurture deeper, more fulfilling relationships with themselves and with others.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Grace Davis

Grace Davis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a practical, insight-driven approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to help you understand your patterns and make changes that actually stick in your day-to-day life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gregory Young

Gregory Young

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion is to help others navigate and heal from life's difficult situations that come their way.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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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