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Grief counselors and therapists in Encinitas, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Encinitas, CA

Grief counseling in Encinitas helps you navigate loss with compassionate providers trained in evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Headway connects you with 5,871 licensed therapists who specialize in bereavement support, offering flexible virtual or in-person sessions. Access care within days with copay estimates starting around $15-$50, and many clients save up to 75% through insurance coverage.

Veronika Castillo

Veronika Castillo

Psychologist

Virtual • Paso Robles, CA


“I believe that distress is a driving force, not an obstacle, and anxiety can inform us in important ways.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaellen LaMonte

Kaellen LaMonte

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Kaellen Lamonte, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Rocklin, California area. I work with individuals navigating life's challenges, and I'm committed to meeting each client where they are — with compassion, patience, and genuine care. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, life transitions, or something you've never quite put into words, I'm here to help you find clarity and move forward.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melissa Estrada-Ruiz

Melissa Estrada-Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a safe space for clients to feel heard and understood as they navigate through their journey.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dimas Moncada

Dimas Moncada

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've developed the skills to help you (a) explore and identify the causes of your challenges and (b) develop an individualized plan that leads to measurable progress, the progress you seek.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Florence Ahlzadeh

Florence Ahlzadeh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My strength lies in establishing relationships where clients feel safe, genuinely cared for, not-judged, able to trust and express their innermost thoughts and emotions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Suzanne Maggio

Suzanne Maggio

Therapist

Virtual • California


In 2019, I walked the 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago. What I learned during that journey informs my clinical work. I think of life as a journey that is walked one step at a time. Along that road there will be challenges. Our job is to face them in ways that tap into our strengths and allow us to grow. Helping you find the path forward is my commitment to my clients. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to witness profound growth in my clients, students and colleagues. Resilience humbles me. We are stronger than we realize.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years experience in private practice and various non profit organizations. I've worked with children, adolescents, adults and families, in schools and community agencies as a therapist, social worker, clinical director, supervisor, executive director and university instructor.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brandee Herrera

Brandee Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


My work centers on helping clients navigate difficult transitions, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with their capacity for growth and healing. As a social worker with five years of experience, I believe every person deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered. I’m passionate about creating a space where clients can show up as they are and feel met with compassion, curiosity, and care.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Noelle Sladon

Noelle Sladon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I ask good questions, I listen more than I talk, and I help you build concrete skills between sessions — not just insight in the room.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christina Mander

Christina Mander

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm trained in multiple modalities including Psychodynamic, Attachment Theories, Mindfulness, Humanistic, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Gutierrez

Patricia Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice centers on trauma and PTSD, identity and gender affirming care, and the lived experiences of women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gina Sunie Lopez

Gina Sunie Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapists and clients are partners in the therapeutic process, and that a client centered approach is best for promoting growth and wellbeing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marvi Panhwar

Marvi Panhwar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is trauma-informed, humanistic, and person-centered, meaning I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space where you feel understood and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mirella Vera Duarte

Mirella Vera Duarte

Therapist

Virtual • California


“At the core of my work is the belief that people can heal and grow when they feel safe, supported, and truly heard.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Oliver Ycaro

Oliver Ycaro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice approach draws from person-centered therapy, attachment theory, the Gottman Method for couples therapy, structural family therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
David Grayson

David Grayson

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi You can call me Dave I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist I've been practicing for eleven years I do not prescribe medication My specialization is in individual therapy, group therapy, And marriage Family therapy

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Oluchi Ofoegbu

Oluchi Ofoegbu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to empower you through identifying your inner strength, reassess, develop, enhance and support more adaptive patterns of thinking and behavior to situations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gurleen Hans

Gurleen Hans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe effective mental health care requires clinical expertise, compassion, cultural sensitivity, and a true willingness to listen to each person's unique story.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Julieta Serrato

Julieta Serrato

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Julieta a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I’ve been working in the mental health field since 2016 and bring both clinical experience and real-life perspective into my work. I create a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. My approach blends cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior skills, and person-centered care to help clients build emotional resilience and healthier relationships. I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, life transitions, and trauma.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Xavier

Mary Xavier

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My background has given me a deep, practical understanding of how pain shows up in people's lives and what it takes to move through it.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dale Roberson

Dale Roberson

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with individuals and couples navigating identity, belonging, and relationships—especially within LGBTQIA+, kink/leather, sex-work, and consensual non-monogamy communities. As a queer, kinky, poly Black man, I bring lived experience and cultural awareness into the therapy room, alongside clinical training. I often support clients who have felt like outsiders due to race, queerness, trauma, or relationship structure, and who want a space where they don’t have to explain or shrink themselves. I became a therapist out of a deep curiosity about people and a belief in the power of being truly seen, understood, and supported in creating meaningful change. My goal is to offer an affirming, nonjudgmental space where authenticity is welcomed and complexity is held with care.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Jackman

Taylor Jackman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, affirming, and trauma-informed, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nicholas Perez

Nicholas Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients can feel heard and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sophia Couch

Sophia Couch

Therapist

Virtual • California


Nice to meet you!

As a Board Certified Counselor, I primarily work with women navigating anxiety, OCD, burnout, and perfectionism—especially those who appear highly capable on the outside but internally feel overwhelmed by pressure and self-criticism.

I help Millennial and Gen Z women who may look successful and composed on the outside, yet internally they may feel exhausted by constant mental pressure, overthinking, or the need to maintain control over every detail.

​I helps clients understand the deeper patterns that drive perfectionism, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion while developing healthier ways of navigating ambition, responsibility, and personal well-being.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Loretta Battistoni

Loretta Battistoni

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the challenges you face.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Physical health issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mark Schnose

Mark Schnose

Psychologist

Virtual • Fontana, CA


Hi, I'm Dr. Mark Schnose, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate depression, marital challenges, trauma, and PTSD. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, grief, life transitions, or relationship conflicts, I am here to offer the highest level of professional care. I believe a good psychologist is not called to see through people, but rather, called to see people through their darkest moments. Working with teens, adults, and seniors, I strive to provide the empathetic support you need to heal and grow.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 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
Sarah Kaminshine

Sarah Kaminshine

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that the patterns we develop often make sense in the context of what we've experienced, even when they no longer serve us.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Claire Garland

Claire Garland

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome. I'm a licensed psychotherapist dedicated to supporting people who are going through a tough life transition, whether it’s a diagnosis, relationship loss, other loss, or it’s you who have changed. You may be stressed, burnt out, depressed, anxious, and/or traumatized by what you are going through and carrying. You don’t have to do this alone. You can find your spark again. I have specialized training in somatic psychotherapy and evidence-based mindfulness therapies. As a person living with T1D, I love working with others in the diabetes community, and I understand the mental load and energy it takes, every single day.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Delia Acosta-Perez

Delia Acosta-Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is client-centered and strength-based, rooted in empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dani Coleman

Dani Coleman

Therapist

Virtual • Claremont, CA


“I take a relational approach, in that I do my best to show up authentically and as myself as a fellow human.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yvonne Miller

Yvonne Miller

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and live a life worth celebrating.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Hall

Barbara Hall

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m an LCSW. I really enjoy getting to know my clients and building a strong therapeutic relationship with them. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, sense of self, and also high achievers. Many things can stir up emotions, past experiences and trauma. My goal is to help you understand and work through those experiences and feelings. I'll help you reconnect with your inner strength and resilience, moving past the painful experiences that may be holding you back. I can support you in letting go of negative self-views, reducing your levels of distress, and building a renewed sense of confidence, worth, and peace. This process is about helping you both heal and rediscover the core strengths and values that make you, you.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Cabaldon

Lauren Cabaldon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“After more than 10 years in mental health and addiction work, I've come to see that what looks like a diagnosis is really a coping skill in disguise...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Aviva Euripides

Aviva Euripides

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an experienced clinician and gage our work by the progress you are making towards your treatment goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sarah Jackson Garcia

Sarah Jackson Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to support clients in their healing in a way that fits them, because no two people are the same.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Khadra Yusuf

Khadra Yusuf

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that mental health treatment works best when patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tamra Smith

Tamra Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Tamra Smith. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Sacramento, CA. I have over 20 years of experience in the field of Mental Health Services, especially providing therapy and consultation. My practice name is Path to Wellbeing Therapy Services, and I truly lead each person on a path to their own emotional health and wellbeing.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kayla Scripture

Kayla Scripture

Therapist

Virtual • California


Healthy relationships don't happen by accident—they're built through understanding, communication, and the willingness to grow. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling disconnected from your partner, navigating relationship conflict, or facing intimacy concerns, you don't have to work through it alone.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree from Pepperdine University, and I specialize in helping adults and couples create healthier relationships with themselves and the people they love. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental while also being practical and goal-oriented. I believe lasting change happens when clients feel genuinely understood while also being challenged to grow.

Together we'll identify the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, strengthen communication, develop practical coping skills, and build deeper emotional and relational connection. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or questions surrounding intimacy, my goal is to help you leave therapy feeling more confident, connected, and equipped to create meaningful change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Tamar Mckinley

Dr. Tamar Mckinley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love working with independent and critical thinkers and helping women to truly heal, grow, and live with purpose.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Physical health issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Nikki Baker

Nikki Baker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about creating a safe space where every part of your story is truly honored and celebrated.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Encinitas, CA
There are over 41 therapists in Encinitas, CA accepting new patients.
41+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 95%Depression
  • 93%Relationship issues
  • 90%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 76%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 71%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 54%Cigna
  • 51%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 15%Spanish
  • 2%Cantonese
  • 2%Farsi
  • 2%French
How they see their clients
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  • 93%In-person or online
  • 7%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 29%Man
License types
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  • 56%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 22%Clinical Psychologist
  • 12%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 2%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 46%Family therapy
  • 41%Couples therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

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