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Grief counselors and therapists in Costa Mesa, CA


Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Costa Mesa, CA
Coping with bereavement requires compassionate, specialized support. In Costa Mesa, Headway's network of 6,048 providers offers grief counseling and therapy tailored to your loss—whether grieving a loved one, processing anticipatory grief, or finding meaning after death. Sessions are flexible and often covered by insurance.
I entered into this field to help individuals to learn, grow and heal at their own pace. I fundamentally believe that we are the experts of ourselves and our experiences. My role through my education, learning and experience is to support clients’ in unlocking their awareness of patterns to increase the clients’ ability to access the tools within them to facilitate their learning, growth and healing through a collaborative process.
As a Black/African American woman, I am passionate about working with people of color (especially people of color who identify as LGBTIA+) in destigmatizing mental health in our communities and identifying how systemic racism/systemic oppression affect our mental health.
My strengths as a therapist are rooted in fifteen years of experience working in the field as a mental health clinician in a variety of settings. I have supported individual’s ability to access their inherent tools to overcome struggles connected to trauma, grief & loss, depression and general anxiety. Over the course of my experience I have developed skills in providing therapy to underrepresented, underserviced families, children, individuals, and couples. I also have a wealth of experience supporting youth involved in the juvenile justice system, oppositional teens, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I’m a licensed therapist in San Francisco with over 15 years in private practice. I specialize in Eating disorders, body image and trauma and work primarily with adults who are exhausted by the cycle of restriction, compulsive eating, shame and self criticism and are ready for something to genuinely shift. My training includes, IFS, Somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT and Expressive Arts therapy, which means we will not only engage in supportive talk therapy, but also have real tools to work with. My clients often express that not only do they heal and find peace with food, disordered eating and body image, but they also become more able to feel and tolerate emotions and regulate moods, while building trust in their bodies and discover true hungers, desires and enhance creativity and vitality. This can lead to more ease and comfort in your own skin, with the potential of more meaningful work and healthy relationships.
Robert Troy Vander Zwart obtained his Master's Degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and has over 25 years of experience. Prior to beginning in his private practice Troy worked in a variety of clinical settings. Troy's specialty is counseling individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety and who have experienced trauma. He also has a passion for couples counseling, marriage and pre-marriage counseling, and family therapy.
Hello! I am Pauldeep Gill and I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years working with addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have a masters degree in counseling psychology and am licensed in the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I love helping people heal and empowering them to achieve anything they want in life.
Hello, my name is Tamra Smith. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Sacramento, CA. I have over 20 years of experience in the field of Mental Health Services, especially providing therapy and consultation. My practice name is Path to Wellbeing Therapy Services, and I truly lead each person on a path to their own emotional health and wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Tandrea Thysell, a California-based Marriage & Family Therapist. I've been providing therapy for most of my life (I think I was born to do this!), but professionally for more than 10 years.
I offer a supportive, affirming space where clients can show up authentically. I guide individuals in rediscovering themselves and taking meaningful steps toward a more purposeful and aligned life.
Neurodivergent, Autism Spectrum,ADHD,Social anxiety, LGBTQIA+: I can help!
Welcome! With the supportive help of an experienced, "seasoned" therapist, we will take action towards the change you need to make. I will hold your hand and hold you accountable, with the right dose of support, guidance, and humor.
I trained as a psychotherapist in European and American Universities. I use effective, science based approaches.
If you do not find availability in my calendar, please contact me directly at [email protected].
Questions? Text/call me at 415-48-EARTH; 415-483-2784
If you are struggling with ADHD and/or symptoms of anxiety or depression or are dealing with difficult relationship issues or life transitions, I could be the therapist for you.
I enjoy working with individuals in the recovery community, first responders, and those who have experienced traumatic childhoods. I don't just talk the talk, I walk the walk.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Costa Mesa, CA who help people navigate grief and loss



- 100%Grief or loss
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 85%Stress management
- 84%Relationship issues

- 97%Aetna
- 74%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 73%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 58%Cigna
- 47%Blue Shield of California

- 97%English
- 15%Spanish
- 3%Farsi
- 2%Cantonese
- 2%Mandarin

- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only

- 75%Woman
- 22%Man
- 3%Non-binary

- 45%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 15%Clinical Psychologist
- 13%Nurse Practitioner
- 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

- 100%Individual therapy
- 34%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
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