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Grief counselors and therapists in Chula Vista, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Chula Vista, CA

Chula Vista residents coping with loss can find support through Headway's grief counseling services, featuring providers trained in closure, isolation recovery, and family bereavement support. With 6,003 available providers and flexible scheduling, care is accessible when you need it most.

Yvette Allivato

Yvette Allivato

Therapist

Virtual • Turlock, CA


My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. I work collaboratively with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional challenges, and difficulty regulating emotions. Together, we focus on building practical skills, increasing self-awareness, and creating meaningful, lasting change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stacy Hajarian

Stacy Hajarian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Monica, CA


“My approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy. Because lasting change usually requires both structure and depth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Chally Grundwag

Chally Grundwag

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Mateo, CA


Hello,

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. My goal as a therapist is to support you in your journey to regain trust in your unique strengths and overcome life's challenging situations, and help you make your life happier and more meaningful. My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive.

I have been in practice for over a decade, and work with a wide range of conditions including trauma, depression and complex life transitions.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rae Hipolito

Rae Hipolito

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach. She is trained in EMDR, internal family systems, somatic experiencing, gestalt, hypnosis, and CBT.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cassandra Mazzoni

Cassandra Mazzoni

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Cassie (Cassandra), a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over five years of experience in mental health care.

I believe mental health treatment should feel supportive, collaborative, and free of judgment. Every person has a unique story, and I take the time to listen, understand your goals, and create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, burnout, sleep concerns, and other common mental health conditions. Through thoughtful psychiatric evaluation and medication management, my goal is to help you find clarity, restore balance, and move forward with confidence.

Whether you are seeking support for the first time or looking for a fresh approach to your mental health care, I strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.

I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward improved mental wellness and helping you build the tools needed to thrive in everyday life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Theresa Rodriguez

Theresa Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is marked by compassion and directness, creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment that embraces individuals as they are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
Nicola Wilson

Nicola Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Sofia Tuc

Sofia Tuc

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a supportive and affirming space where clients can feel safe being themselves while learning practical tools for growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sonia Milbank

Sonia Milbank

Therapist

Virtual • California


I would love to meet with you to see how I can help you process through some of life’s most challenging experiences in a safe environment. I am a BIPOC therapist with experience with and a particular interest in treating people managing chronic illness. In addition I have a passion for treating trauma as it relates to immigrant and first-generation experiences or those who have experienced racial injustices.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Federico Rolandi

Federico Rolandi

Therapist

Virtual • California


I specialize in supporting high-functioning adults navigating ADHD, burnout, addiction, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is direct, compassionate, and focused on helping you understand how your mind works—while building practical tools that create real, lasting change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Kemerick Takang

Kemerick Takang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate, understanding, and good listener. I help individuals navigate emotional struggles using a holistic and evidence-based approach to mental health care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Janelle Haider

Dr. Janelle Haider

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My passion lies in partnering with motivated patients to refine their mental health goals and create a supportive, positive care path together.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Stansell

Catherine Stansell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I view therapy as a collaboration between client and therapist. As a team, we explore and work towards your therapy goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Marrs

Rebecca Marrs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on actually helping you feel better, not just talk about it.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kiran Singh

Kiran Singh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, integrative, culturally sensitive, and holistic.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lusine Yeu

Lusine Yeu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With extensive experience in helping clients navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and work related stress I provide practical solutions and emotional relief.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katrina Balian

Katrina Balian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where young people can feel comfortable being themselves, better understand their emotions, build confidence, and develop skills to navigate challenges in their everyday lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Farshid Yadegar

Farshid Yadegar

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with psychodynamic principles — meaning we work on both the patterns you are living now and the history that shaped them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tsz Ki (Michelle) Lam

Tsz Ki (Michelle) Lam

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is most effective when it provides a safe, collaborative relationship where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with curiosity and compassion.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Evienia Vassiliadou

Evienia Vassiliadou

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I'm direct and may challenge you with tough questions, but I do it with purpose and when I sense you're ready.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nick Rodriguez

Nick Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to foster a working relationship where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elisabeth Netjes

Elisabeth Netjes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“True healing begins when we feel genuinely seen and heard. You deserve to be known, supported, have your story understood, and have help in navigating life's obstacles.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Geneva Hernandez

Geneva Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! I'm Geneva, and I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely supported, understood, and accepted. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and attachment theory to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and develop practical skills for everyday life.

I enjoy working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, my goal is to help you build confidence, discover your strengths, and create meaningful progress at a pace that feels right for you.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kuan-Lin Ho

Kuan-Lin Ho

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am especially passionate about supporting international, multicultural, Mandarin- and Taiwanese-speaking clients who are seeking therapy in a space where language, discourse, family dynamics, and lived experiences are deeply understood.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Maria Berbeo

Maria Berbeo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy providing a warm, supportive environment for people to feel safe challenging themselves to grow and learn about themselves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Kivela

Angela Kivela

Therapist

Virtual • Ventura, CA


“I approach therapy as a collaborative effort and believe each individual is an expert on their personal experience and their goals for the future.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angelique Gettle

Angelique Gettle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is conversational and relaxed. I will work with you to address your individual strengths and goals as well as any current challenges you are facing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alma Baeza

Alma Baeza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to make sessions a safe space for each individual, to me, that means allowing the client to set the tone.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Joanitis

Michael Joanitis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Together, we look at the survival strategies you built to navigate difficult seasons, honoring why you needed them, while gently determining which ones are still serving you and which ones you are ready to let go of so you can move forward.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Gulick

Heather Gulick

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and attachment-based. I seek to truly get to know you, as well as how your past experiences and childhood history are affecting you and your current relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Leigh Hoover

Leigh Hoover

Therapist

Virtual • California


“If you are willing to put in the effort, I will bring strategies to our sessions with proven success rates...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meredith McCoy

Meredith McCoy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively with patients to shape a course of care that reflects their goals and lived experience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Glenda Caceres

Glenda Caceres

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With the help of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, through a trauma-informed lens and humanistic-integrative approach, I assist individuals in identifying tools and skills that can enhance their quality of daily living.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Ciara Murray-Young

Dr. Ciara Murray-Young

Psychologist

Virtual • Santa Barbara, CA


“Her overarching focus as a psychologist is on helping clients become more conscious and hence more whole, more aware and more grounded in who they are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meghna Das

Meghna Das

Therapist

Virtual • California


There is so much growing that we do in our teens & young adulthood (and our adulthood too!), whether we want to or not. I know how overwhelming it can be, especially with so many factors at play (culture, trauma, world events, etc). As your therapist, I’m here to support you through all this.

I am someone who:

  • Works with BIPOC, children of immigrants, LGBTQ+, & neurodivergent teens folx, & those who are grieving
  • Is trauma informed, & community/justice oriented
  • Knows how the systems at play affect us daily & at a deeper unconscious level
  • Creates a safe space for you to explore the parts of your life that may feel too difficult to hold on your own

If you want any of the following, then I am the therapist for you:

  • Work through your relationships, life events, &/or grief using talk therapy & body-centered approaches
  • Process life events, ideas, feelings with thought provoking questions
  • Support in navigating relationships & your inner world in any capacity
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Miho Schutzenhofer

Miho Schutzenhofer

Therapist

Virtual • California


I provide psychotherapy to a diverse adult population experiencing generalized anxiety, panic symptoms, depression, stress, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, relationship concerns, and family challenges. I also have experience treating clients with perinatal mental health concerns, including postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and birth trauma.

As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Japanese, I provide psychotherapy in both languages, offering culturally responsive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jonathan Vela

Jonathan Vela

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I pull from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you understand patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but I also lean into a humanistic style, meaning I see you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a set of symptoms.

I believe therapy should feel like a safe, judgment-free space where you can show up as you are. Whether we’re exploring your relationships, working through anxiety or depression, or identifying what really matters to you, my goal is to support your growth with curiosity, care, and clarity.

I also value realness, I’ll challenge you when it’s helpful, offer insight when you're stuck, and celebrate the progress you might overlook. You're the expert on your life; I’m here to help you reconnect with that truth and build the kind of change that lasts.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sisi Yu

Sisi Yu

Psychologist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“Many of my clients are high-achieving teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, or patterns around alcohol or substance use.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Flam

Sarah Flam

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I draw from attachment-based, somatic, compassion-focused, and expressive therapies to support emotional regulation and self-understanding.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists located within 20 miles of Chula Vista, CA who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Chula Vista, CA
There are over 38 therapists in Chula Vista, CA accepting new patients.
38+
Average years in practice
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13 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 97%Depression
  • 95%Stress management
  • 92%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 71%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 61%Cigna
  • 55%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 89%English
  • 26%Spanish
  • 3%Arabic
  • 3%French
  • 3%German
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 32%Man
License types
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  • 55%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 3%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 21%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 18%Couples therapy

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