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Grief counselors and therapists in Carlsbad, CA
Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad residents experiencing anticipatory grief, bereavement, or unresolved loss can connect with empathetic providers through Headway. Our 6,006 licensed therapists provide grief therapy and support groups using evidence-based modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy. Find your fit with flexible scheduling and virtual or in-person sessions.
My name is Marissa Ruiz and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am licensed in California with nearly 5 years of professional work experience as a therapist and over 20 years experience in the social work field. Some of my other titles include mother, wife, ex-wife, sister, daughter, niece, grandmother and friend. Sharing these titles are important to me because they represent relationships my clients have which helps to improve the rapport. I survived my obstacles in my life with the help of a therapist and hope to help you through yours.
Hello, I'm Mindy. I'm a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 16 years of clinical experience. My path has included military service, community health work in rural Morocco, and care across many settings, from intensive care to hospice. These experiences shape how I show up: with warmth, curiosity, cultural humility, and respect for everyone's story. I treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
That means taking time to dig into your history, what has worked, what has not, and what you actually want from your care. Whether that is medication management or medication management with therapy, we figure it out together.
I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and life transitions including loss, chronic illness, major life changes, and times when you just cannot name what is wrong yet.
As a licensed therapist with both an MSW and a PhD in clinical practice and research, I bring a depth of academic knowledge and real-world experience to my work with individuals and couples. My approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based strategies tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
I specialize in helping people navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional resilience, and self-exploration. Whether you're seeking personal growth or looking to strengthen your connection with a partner, my goal is to create a safe, affirming space where meaningful insight and change can emerge.
I believe deeply in the power of connection, healing, and human resilience. I’ve spent over 20 years walking alongside children, adults, and families through some of life’s hardest seasons.
What motivates me the most in this work is how meaningful change and healing can occur when a person feels truly seen, supported, and valued. I’ve witnessed incredible strength in the face of hardship. I’m continually inspired by the courage it takes to show up and do the work. It’s sacred work, and I’m grateful every day to be doing it.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Carlsbad, CA who help people navigate grief and loss
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Grief or loss
- 93%Relationship issues
- 93%Trauma
- 93%Depression
- 96%Aetna
- 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 67%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 48%Cigna
- 48%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 96%English
- 7%Spanish
- 4%Cantonese
- 4%Mandarin
- 4%Polish
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 63%Woman
- 37%Man
- 52%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 22%Clinical Psychologist
- 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 4%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 4%Nurse Practitioner
- 100%Individual therapy
- 52%Family therapy
- 41%Couples therapy
- 30%Child or adolescent therapy
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