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Grief counselors and therapists in Elk Grove, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Elk Grove, CA

Elk Grove residents dealing with unresolved grief or bereavement can find specialized support through Headway's extensive provider network. Our therapists offer grief therapy rooted in evidence-based practices, helping you process loss and move forward. Many clients save significantly on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per appointment.

Dr. Louise Thompson

Dr. Louise Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“She believes in listening to patients in a non-judgmental, respectful, compassionate and empathetic atmosphere as the first step to a therapeutic alliance for overcoming personal obstacles for a more fulfilling quality of life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lindsay Elledge

Lindsay Elledge

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a space that feels safe, supportive, and curious — one where you can learn to regulate your nervous system, reconnect to your needs, and build a sense of trust in yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Verenice Rivera

Verenice Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe deeply in the power of therapy as a path toward growth, healing, and greater self-understanding.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sheena Bergeron

Sheena Bergeron

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I meet clients where they are in their therapeutic journey and will work with them to help reach their goals in a nurturing, but firm manner...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alexis Lyon

Alexis Lyon

Therapist

Virtual • Oakland, CA


“I have a holistic orientation that allows me to see people as fundamentally loveable and whole and not the sum of their problems.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Smith-Ratliff

Jacqueline Smith-Ratliff

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Dr. Jackie, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe healing happens when people feel truly seen, safe, and understood. I work with individuals, couples, and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in helping you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with clarity and hope.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jamisyn Atlas

Jamisyn Atlas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“Living in conflict with ourselves can create deep emotional pain, making it crucial that we treat ourselves with loving kindness instead of criticism or blame.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jaquelinne Gonzalez-Ruiz

Jaquelinne Gonzalez-Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and respected.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Oprah Diop

Oprah Diop

Therapist

Virtual • California


My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, heard, and supported. I am open-minded, easy to talk to, and strive to build genuine connections that make therapy feel more like a conversation than an interview. Many people describe me as someone who feels familiar, like they’ve known me for years. I believe in using humor, collaboration, and practical strategies to help navigate life’s challenges while honoring each person’s culture, experiences, and values.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Okechuku Nwanganga

Okechuku Nwanganga

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am more interested in empowering you to make your own decisions than I am in you doing what is "right."”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amy Yee

Amy Yee

Therapist

Virtual • California


Life is filled with transitions, both exciting and challenging. During these times, we often need guidance and support.


I’m a License Clinical Social Worker specializing in brief, solution-focused therapy for courageous adults like you.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Garcia

Jessica Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Covina, CA


“My approach is collaborative and client centered, I strive to establish an attentive supportive relationship with each of my clients.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Miaisha James

Miaisha James

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! My name is Miaisha. Are you looking for a space where you can keep it real and get support? Then you are at the right place because I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported. I am a compassionate and culturally sensitive Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I use multiple treatment approaches when working with clients, one of which is client-centered, this allows you to be the driver of your journey, while I am riding in the passenger seat. Whether you're adjusting to new life roles or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m here to support you. You deserve a therapist who sees and affirms you, helping you embrace change with confidence and resilience. Let’s work together to create meaningful, lasting change. I invite you to reach out and take the first step and know that you are not alone. Together, we’ll create a path forward that honors your unique journey.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shabina Skiles

Shabina Skiles

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you move out of survival mode and into a place where you feel more grounded, more clear, and more like yourself again.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Duyen Pham

Duyen Pham

Therapist

Virtual • California


As an immigrant woman growing up in America, I have seen and personally experienced the challenges of being a minority woman. Through resiliency and perseverance, I am now the clinical director of an outpatient program at a non-profit. I have been working in the community mental health field serving low-income individuals and families for over 15 years. I specialize in trauma treatment, especially sexual trauma. I use a trauma- and cultural-informed lens to look at the issue.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tonya Elliott

Tonya Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • Colfax, CA


“I integrate somatic practices, mindfulness, and spiritual perspectives to help clients understand how past experiences and intergenerational patterns may be influencing their present lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Celina Hernandez

Celina Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a Solution-Focused Therapy Approach to address immediate life challenges, setting specific attainable goals and helping you achieve them within a reasonable amount of time.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Osijo

Amber Osijo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have worked with many diverse clients including: adults, teens, children, and seniors from various ethnic backgrounds.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Adrian Tiller

Adrian Tiller

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Rosa, CA


“Treatment includes helping you see how anxious thoughts lead to anxious feelings--and physical symptoms. Using mindfulness, I help clients increase awareness of their worried or anxious thoughts.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marina Skegin-Sipes

Marina Skegin-Sipes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am bilingual. My cultural background is Russian, which allows me to be culturally sensitive to others whom have come from other countries.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Dr. Crystal Hopkins

Dr. Crystal Hopkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal for every client is to improve their mood and overall health by providing compassionate mental and medical health care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Monica Prado

Monica Prado

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion lies in helping you discover your own resilience and strength, even during life's most difficult storms.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa LeMaire

Theresa LeMaire

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist since 2004, I have come to understand that all of us need mental health support during different times of our lives. Looking back, the supports I have received through my life, both personally and from professionals, are integral in shaping the person I strive to be every day.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Patricia Cunningham

Patricia Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a holistic approach that address mind, body and soul. We are more than the roles we play and sometimes our core self is struggling to break free.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tara DMello Kamath

Tara DMello Kamath

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


Hello! I’m Tara D'Mello Kamath, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. Originally from India, I lived in Singapore before moving to San Diego, where I earned my Bachelor’s in Psychology. I later completed my Master’s in Couples and Family Therapy at Drexel University, where I deepened my passion for social justice and healing work.Starting therapy takes courage, and I’m honored to support you on your journey. If my approach resonates with you, reach out—I’d love to connect!

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Meaghan McVeigh

Meaghan McVeigh

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years experience working in the San Francisco Bay Area. I received my bachelor's degree from University of Hawaii in 2011, and my master's in counseling psychology with a specialization in Somatic Psychology from Jonh F Kennedy University in 2015. I'm currently receiving certification in Somatic Experiencing (SE) a trauma healing modality that focuses on that focuses on healing the nervous system. I

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Romina Haghighat

Romina Haghighat

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is gentle and empathic. I help clients feel seen and heard so they can cultivate positive connections.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb

Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Apple Valley, CA


“I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy, which recognizes you as the expert in your own life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeff Widenhofer

Jeff Widenhofer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you already have what it takes to heal. My job is not to fix you but to help you find the path that makes sense for you...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Fabian Escobedo

Fabian Escobedo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


“I have trainings in trauma-focused therapies and can hold space even for the most sensitive and personal experiences people have lived.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ihovana Aguirre

Ihovana Aguirre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Lee-Anne Gray

Dr. Lee-Anne Gray

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Dr. Gray takes a collaborative, affirming, and respectful approach to mental health treatment. She empowers people to identify their gifts, heal trauma, and pursue peak potential.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Debra Kambourian

Debra Kambourian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through my extensive training in both Emotionally Focused Therapy and EMDR, we create a predictable and applicable framework of what happens emotionally and physically as these stressful events were originally experienced.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Daria Stepanian-Duhancioglu

Daria Stepanian-Duhancioglu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Justin Lutz

Dr. Justin Lutz

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I approach my work with warmth, compassion and empathy to build a safe environment where clients can feel secure...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Pamela Naumes

Pamela Naumes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am known for a no-nonsense, to-the-heart-of-the-matter approach. This simply means I tend to be direct and have a long-practiced ability to get to the heart of a problem quickly.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Raghib

Danielle Raghib

Therapist

Virtual • Fullerton, CA


“I provide unconditional support, guidance, and safety, and equip my clients with practical strategies to help them define and reach their goals while learning to live their best life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joana Rios-Gonzalez

Joana Rios-Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize different theoretical approaches, including person-centered, narrative, and solution-focused therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gabriele Gutierrez

Gabriele Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that true change happens when people are given the support they need in order to draw upon their own strengths to realize their full potential.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephen Gutknecht

Dr. Stephen Gutknecht

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I help people see their problems in a different light and support them as they make their desired changes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Elk Grove, CA
There are over 26 therapists in Elk Grove, CA accepting new patients.
26+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 100%Depression
  • 96%Stress management
  • 96%Anxiety
  • 81%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 69%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 69%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 62%Cigna
  • 50%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 4%Hindi
  • 4%Punjabi
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 8%Non-binary
License types
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  • 62%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 15%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 15%Couples therapy
  • 12%Child or adolescent therapy

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