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Grief counselors and therapists in Costa Mesa, CA
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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Costa Mesa, CA
Coping with bereavement requires compassionate, specialized support. In Costa Mesa, Headway's network of 5,599 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 believe that healing begins in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My integrative treatment approach includes medication management, psychotherapy-informed techniques, psychoeducation, and holistic strategies rooted in trauma-informed care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe in treating the whole person—not just the symptoms—by addressing emotional, physical, and lifestyle factors that contribute to mental health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I have helped guide adults, and adolescents from various cultural backgrounds, who struggle with various challenges in life, such as disturbances from childhood, trauma, anxiety, and depression.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, collaborative, and steady. I integrate evidence‐based modalities with a grounded therapeutic presence, creating a space where clients can explore openly, build insight, and move toward greater clarity and resilience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where every person is treated with respect, kindness, and understanding.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“With more than 14 years of experience, I work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and relationship challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help clients heal from anxiety, depression and PTSD. I am passionate about processing trauma and empowering you to see change in your life outside of sessions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic principles to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while also feeling deeply heard, respected, and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to help them lead more productive and fulfilling lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life-events with which you may be struggling.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am trauma focused therapist who love to help clients get unstuck from past traumas and self doubts.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I focus on helping clients harness positive energy to create personal success in their lives and relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I specialize in trauma therapy, so a big part of my work is helping clients process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported while working together to identify strengths, build effective coping strategies, and foster meaningful, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My goal is to meet you where you are, with practical tools, fresh perspective, and steady, compassionate support.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a vast amount of experience in working with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, infertility, perinatal and postpartum, trauma and more.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I especially enjoy working with people who are used to being the strong one, caring for everyone else or appearing capable on the outside while feeling anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected within.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
“Cristian works to empower patients to understand their mental health conditions and what avenues of treatment are available to them.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I like to explore childhood experiences and relationships, because I believe these experiences greatly inform a person's views of themself, others and relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Because of my background in medicine, psychology and social work, I'm able to bring a unique diversity of observations and assessments to my clients.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
“At the clinic, we treat patients like family and strive to provide the best mental health care by incorporating different treatment modalities to help you feel your best.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a background in fine art and over 20 years of experience working closely with creatives. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth. I believe therapy is a space for self-discovery, healing, and meaningful change.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“With 18 years of experience in addiction treatment, I have seen firsthand the resilience people discover when given the right support.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I connect with clients by listening and exploring without judgement. Clients have told me they appreciate my compassion...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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“An integrative therapy approach that encompasses all aspects of your individual experience is a great starting point.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is practical, collaborative, and individualized. I want to understand what is actually happening in your day-to-day life—not simply check off a list of symptoms.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Through my own struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, I became a passionate advocate for maternal wellness...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I will utilize a person-centered approach by providing unconditional positive regard and implementing active listening and supportive reflection to establish trust and build therapeutic rapport.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My goal in therapy is to provide a safe, trusting and supportive space where together we can come up with immediate and long-term goals in therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I treat adults, specializing in relationships, trauma, stress, workplace conflict, anxiety, sexual abuse/assault, family dynamics, divorce, life changes, & personal crises.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Physical health issues
Direct, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“In addition to my work as a therapist, I also currently work as a professional actor, which gives me a unique understanding of performance, communication, and authenticity.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My work has focused on adolescents, children in foster care, family systems, domestic violence/trauma, couples therapy/relationship issues, ethnic minority mental health and LGBTQ clients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My work goes beyond talk therapy to build a flexible nervous system, helping to deepen your relationships, reduce symptoms of trauma, and expand resilience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“As a therapist you can expect that I will meet you where you are. I will walk alongside you on this journey of wellness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
I have a Master's in Counseling and have practiced in the field of mental health for nearly two decades. My experience as a therapist includes extensive training and work in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, women’s issues, and spirituality. I am licensed in both California (LPCC) and Washington (LMHC), and I’m a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). I also hold a certification in Grief (CGP). I emphasize a whole-person approach to care, considering the full spectrum of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual factors that impact your overall health and well-being.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use my innate curiosity and non-judgmental attitude to understand how life has shaped my clients and to work with them to find ways of unlearning/healing the habits that no longer work for them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a bilingual & bicultural therapist, I am interested in addressing the underlying issues to help client 's healing process...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that each client is an expert in their own life, and that many people seek therapy when they are looking to create change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My biggest boast as a therapist is that I make people feel like I've been where they are, regardless if that's the brink of divorce, the mires of depression, or the self-defeating loop of addiction.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in depression especially postpartum depression. I can help with family issues, couples therapy, and cross cultural families.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Costa Mesa, CA who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Costa Mesa, CA
76+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Grief or loss
- 92%Depression
- 86%Stress management
- 84%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 96%Aetna
- 79%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 59%Cigna
- 54%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 43%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 18%Spanish
- 5%Farsi
- 3%Hindi
- 1%Igbo
How they see their clients
- 93%In-person or online
- 7%In-person only
Provider gender
- 71%Woman
- 26%Man
- 3%Non-binary
License types
- 45%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 14%Clinical Psychologist
- 14%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 34%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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