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Grief counselors and therapists in El Cajon, CA
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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in El Cajon, CA
In El Cajon, grief counseling and therapy can help you process loss, find meaning, and move forward. Headway's network includes therapists specializing in bereavement support, complicated grief, and trauma-informed care using modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy. Access support from 5,613 providers with availability as soon as next day, covered by insurance.
“I use goal orientated approach that's different than typical "one-size-fits-all" or endless talk rehashing your pain with no real lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Therapy can be more than "getting by"—it can be about opening space for freedom, meaning, and the life you truly want to live.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hi, I'm Brian! I'm a licensed counselor with a background in holistic medicine as well. I've worked with a variety of mental health concerns, with my primary specialty being treating trauma.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Grief, desperation, and self-inflicted suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Are you are experiencing verbal and/or mental abuse from a romantic partner, a parent, sibling, friend, co-worker? Do you struggle with your own internal thoughts (e.g. "you’re not good enough”, "it's all your fault", “you are not a priority”). Maybe you’ve lost someone and you’re grieving. You are emotionally exhausted because of the pain you hide and the inability to say "no". You tell yourself the good is good but the bad is bad. You're scared and confused on what to do or how to "fix" things. These experiences create rumination, avoidance, trauma, anxiety, and more.
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide a safe and warm environment where one can learn about themselves, and problem solve ways to better their mental health trajectory.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I provide a unique combination of psychotherapy and coaching that builds on individual strengths to improve personal, relational, professional, and family lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and have a particular passion for working with high-risk clients navigating suicidal ideation, self-harm, and intense emotional distress.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am very honest, caring, real and genuine. Encouragement and support for their future journey.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, and I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded. I believe mental health care should feel caring, not rushed or impersonal.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I focus on helping clients feel safer in their bodies, understand their inner world, and move toward lasting change with compassion and clarity.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families, adults and couples build on their strengths and get clear about what they want for their futures.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My therapy approach is experiential, humanistic, and somatic... We engage and explore in the work of therapy together collaboratively.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a special focus on perinatal psychiatry and women's mental health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Clients often describe me as warm and collaborative, someone who makes it feel safe to finally say the things you haven't been able to say out loud.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I utilize several therapeutic 'tools' which help my client to decrease unhealthy relationship behaviors and increase healthy attachment...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a safe and affirming space where you feel comfortable enough to open up and begin to trust in the relationship we're developing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful space where you feel heard and understood, while also helping you develop practical tools to move forward in your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I am Shaliss Padilla MA, LMFT, the Founder, CEO and Clinical Supervisor of group private practice MindbodyologyTM. I am also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. In addition, I am a Holistic Psychotherapist, (or what I have coined a MindbodyologistTM), also a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Specialist. I offer live and online support groups and workshops for survivors of narcissitic abuse and toxic relationships.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and environment—while empowering patients through education and shared decision-making.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, offering practical tools, fresh perspectives, and compassionate support to help ease the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I’m a licensed therapist with a Master’s in Counseling with an emphasis in Child and Family Therapy, and I’m certified in Perinatal Mental Health. I work with children, adolescents, and families, and I also support moms navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the emotional challenges of early parenthood. I have experience helping with anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, and school-related concerns, and I especially enjoy working with children and pre-teens using play and creative approaches.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy is a collaborative healing process. My hope is to empower the individuals I work with to seek clarity and guidance on different strategies to alleviate any existing distress.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I also have extensive experience in working with adults who are survivors of domestic violence (DV), intimate partner violence (IPT), and those who are suffering from symptoms of PTSD.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a holistic approach to care, addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—to support long-term mental wellness.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I provide a supportive and nonjudgemental space where you can explore these experiences openly, without feeling misunderstood or needing to explain your background.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I support women in reconnecting with themselves, setting boundaries with care, and building lives that feel authentic, grounded and rooted.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in helping clients understand the patterns that keep them stuck and learn practical tools to create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that meaningful therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on connection and emotional safety.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a strengths-based approach that empowers clients, using Trauma-informed CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral, SMART Recovery and other therapeutic interventions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe in helping people gain self-awareness and discover their strengths, so they can overcome challenges and grow.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-informed care, with a strong focus on helping clients feel understood, empowered, and supported throughout the therapeutic process.”
Grief or loss, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My greatest strength is my ability to genuinely connect with people and make them feel understood without judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and truly heard free from judgment and grounded in compassion.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I am a board‐certified clinical therapist with a strong foundation in narrative therapy, helping clients explore and reshape the stories that influence their lives. In recent years, I’ve supported children ages 5–17 as well as adults navigating a wide range of emotional experiences, including anxiety, depression, grief, and gender affirmation.
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach focuses on strengths and effective coping skills in order to help the client build more meaning in their lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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