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Grief counselors and therapists in Downey, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Downey, CA

Coping with the death of a spouse, parent, or child is deeply personal. Downey residents can find compassionate grief counseling through Headway, where providers help with unresolved grief, meaning-making, and navigating the unique challenges of losing someone close. Sessions support your path toward acceptance and healing.

Dr. Ugochi Nnadozie

Dr. Ugochi Nnadozie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe in empowering you to identify and leverage your strengths to overcome challenges, utilizing a positive mindset, and believing in your ability.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Vanessa Miller

Vanessa Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your own growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lina Vielma

Lina Vielma

Therapist

Virtual • Lancaster, CA


“I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment wounds, relationship concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christyn Delgadillo

Christyn Delgadillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


Thank you for considering me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I have a Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California where I studied Adult Mental Health an Wellness and Military Social Work. I specialize in the Veteran and First Responder populations.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sam Zia

Sam Zia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an AASECT-trained Sex Therapist. I have an MA in Clinical Psychology, and am a PhD Candidate in Human Sexuality.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Diana Fajardo

Diana Fajardo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My philosophy is: we are shaped by our thoughts, emotions and behaviors therefore with time and effort change is always possible.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Gann

Emily Gann

Therapist

Virtual • California


If you're a woman feeling stretched thin by the relationships in your life — a partner, your family, the demands of parenting — you don't have to sort through it alone. I help women navigate relationship stress, anxiety, grief, and the harder seasons of life: losing someone you love, adjusting to a health condition, or facing a change you didn't choose. I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work from Azusa Pacific University, and my goal in every session is simple: you leave feeling heard, understood, and a little more capable than when you arrived.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alicia Johnson

Alicia Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, down to earth, and strengths based, with the kind of honesty and directness that helps when you need it.”
Grief or loss, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alexander Valenzuela

Alexander Valenzuela

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Alexander Valenzuela PMHNP. I specialize in psychiatric medication management and cognitive behavioral talk therapy. If you're struggling with your mental health and realize you want help, you don't have to do it alone. I am looking forward to starting the journey with you to help achieve your best self.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Camille Lendormy

Camille Lendormy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“I have historically served first-generation clients experiencing anxiety and depression; this work, at times, has included processing about emotionally immature parents and caregivers from different generations.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jessica Perales

Jessica Perales

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an LPCC that exuberates compassion and understanding and creates a safe and empowering environment...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Moeller

Courtney Moeller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore solutions tailored to your specific needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Poulson

Carrie Poulson

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am non-judgmental, open-minded and solution focused. I have a trauma history of my own and I get it. I can shine a light on the path out of there. I will meet you where you are at and walk with you to a place that is happier and healthier. I am an art therapist, and believe in past life-times that have had an effect on who we have become. I was born into a conservative religion and escaped. I specialize in helping people leave organized religion.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Limor Dagan

Limor Dagan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an interactive, personable, non judgmental and direct therapist and my goal is to create a comfortable and safe place for you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elaine De Senna

Elaine De Senna

Therapist

Virtual • Rolling Hills Estates, CA


“After each session you will have a sense of direction, feel supported, possibly challenged and hopeful.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rafael Calderon

Rafael Calderon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I tailor treatment to fit your individual needs. While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often serves as a starting point, I integrate other therapeutic approaches...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Claudia Nunez

Dr. Claudia Nunez

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in Internal Family Systems.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Carolina Morales

Carolina Morales

Therapist

Virtual • Victorville, CA


“I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with ten years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and older adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety, and depression.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Neydi Tovar

Neydi Tovar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Asking for help can feel harder when you've spent most of your life being the one who holds things together. I'm Neydi, a bilingual English and Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I work with individuals and families navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, and substance use. These challenges rarely arrive alone and almost always connect back to our relationships, our families, and the communities we come from. Clients often describe me as warm, direct, and genuinely invested.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Bovigny

Nicole Bovigny

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“My philosophy is "slowly but surely." Lasting progress often occurs through small, meaningful steps rather than rushed changes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julianah Olabode

Julianah Olabode

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where my patients feel heard and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Daniel Blitch

Daniel Blitch

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a space where curiosity and honesty meet growth. My approach is both exploratory and grounded.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Snehalkumar Patel

Dr. Snehalkumar Patel

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“I believe that mental health care should be collaborative. I take the time to understand your concerns in depth, explain treatment options clearly, and work with you to create a plan that aligns with your goals and values.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Spaniak

Stephanie Spaniak

Therapist

Virtual • California


Feeling truly heard can change everything. After twelve years of working with individuals, couples, and families, including first responders. I have seen how much shifts when a person finally feels understood, and when the people around them start to understand what they are carrying. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I work with adults, teens, couples, and families moving through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance use, and the relationship strain that tends to grow around all of it. You do not have to figure it out alone.

You set the direction. Early on we notice the patterns that keep showing up, then look closely at the thoughts that arrive dressed as facts. We start from what you want to change, not what anyone else wants for you. I point out the strength you have stopped counting, and when something hard has just happened, I can offer structured support right away.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lauren Villanueva

Lauren Villanueva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when you feel seen, heard, and understood as a whole person—not just a collection of symptoms.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Aguilar-Godinez

Elizabeth Aguilar-Godinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi and welcome/bienvenidos! My name is Elizabeth Aguilar-Godinez, LMFT. I am a bilingual, Spanish speaking Clinician and work with cultural related issues, family/familia dynamics, anxiety, depression and stress. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I am Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specialize in working through childhood trauma and how it continues to impact us into adulthood.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vu Nguyen

Vu Nguyen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Irvine, CA


“Living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or a more complex condition like schizophrenia deserves care that takes your whole picture seriously, not just the easiest diagnosis to treat.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Abby Reynolds

Dr. Abby Reynolds

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach with my clients is to meet you where you are in your journey of mental health and self-discovery.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anahita Shahbazi

Anahita Shahbazi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My path to this work started with my own mental health journey. I know what it feels like to struggle from the inside—and I know how life-changing the right support can be.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Emily Jarrell

Emily Jarrell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy with me is not about trying to "fix" you. Instead, the focus is on deepening your understanding...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Todd Ignat

Todd Ignat

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Emotions are the basis of life, and I'm committed to helping my patients star in their own life, and letting their most cherished values take center stage, once again.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosie Portillo Garcia

Rosie Portillo Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My own background navigating these challenges deeply informs my work, allowing me to offer compassionate therapy grounded in lived understanding.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mary-Louise Henson

Mary-Louise Henson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, along with a wide range of personal and professional life experience, into my work with clients.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amina Mohabbat

Amina Mohabbat

Therapist

Virtual • California


Amina has a Masters in Social Work with a concentration on Direct Practice in Community Mental Health from the University of California, Berkeley. Additional education is a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Japanese, and a Pupil Personnel Service Credential specializing on children and families. She has over 18+ years of direct practice mental health experience and is trained in evidence based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Art Therapy, trauma informed care, Gottman's couples Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, somatic therapy, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems therapy. Other practices include music/sound therapy, career and academic counseling, life coaching, mind and body connection, specializations in immigrant issues, multicultural issues, gender identity issues, LGTBQI issues, chronic illness and medical issues counseling, blended family issues, intergenerational issues, social justice issues, neurodivergent issue (ADHD, autism, sensory issues).

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michael Ames

Michael Ames

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe, comfortable setting which allows clients to explore their issues and quickly find solutions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My communication style is empathetic, warm, and direct. I offer a safe space where you can speak freely, without fear of judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Linda Uzoukwu

Linda Uzoukwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Linda Uzoukwu, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I provide compassionate, personalized psychiatric care to adults.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, life transitions, and perinatal or postpartum mental health concerns. I understand that mental health challenges can affect every part of your life, and my goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and actively involved in your care.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lauren Genung

Lauren Genung

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping folks thrive as their authentic self and create meaning that aligns with their personal values.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Teri Strahan

Teri Strahan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate, grounded, and collaborative clinician who believes therapy should feel like a safe place to breathe, reflect, and grow.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rachael Young-Reni

Rachael Young-Reni

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am warm, non-judgmental, and supportive. I use various modalities and approaches depending on what is going on in your life and your stated goal.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Downey, CA
There are over 102 therapists in Downey, CA accepting new patients.
102+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 88%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 74%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 71%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 56%Cigna
  • 43%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 3%Farsi
  • 2%French
  • 2%Hebrew
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 63%Woman
  • 35%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 57%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 11%Clinical Psychologist
  • 9%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 23%Child or adolescent therapy

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