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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.

Maria Quintanilla

Maria Quintanilla

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am approachable and welcoming. My goal is to work collaboratively with you as we explore your presenting issues and prioritizing treatment goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anjana Kathuria

Anjana Kathuria

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California since 2008. My work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect for each client’s unique life story.

I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, health issues, and interpersonal relationship challenges, trauma, grief, aging, and end-of-life concerns. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with their strengths while moving toward greater clarity, healing, and emotional balance.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
AJ (Amberle J) Wagner

AJ (Amberle J) Wagner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership, so I approach each session with curiosity, collaboration, and respect for your unique experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Lauwers

Susan Lauwers

Therapist

Virtual • Los Olivos, CA


“I bring a relaxed, loving, and compassionate spirit to my work while helping you find graceful solutions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tina Namakian

Tina Namakian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice integrates multicultural and queer-affirming frameworks, with particular attention to the impact of systemic oppression on mental health and wellbeing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie James

Stephanie James

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to helping people feel like themselves again. I provide compassionate, evidence based care for anxiety and depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions.My goal is to create a judgement free space where patients feel heard and receive personalized treatment that fits their lives

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
C. Eric Erlenbush

C. Eric Erlenbush

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use practical, evidence-based tools to help reduce anxiety and stress through structured, collaborative work rather than talk alone.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mia Jackson

Mia Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I support children, adolescents, and adults navigating identity, cultural and ethnic concerns, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life changes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashley Nelson

Ashley Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Ashley offers a client centered approach, delivering individualized therapeutic treatment to meet the needs of each client.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lane McConnell

Lane McConnell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe successful therapy works best when there is a positive empathetic working relationship between the client & therapist.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 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
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

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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