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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 5,870 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.

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
Angela Gilmer

Angela Gilmer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I often draw from CBT to help you understand the thoughts that may be making life feel heavier, DBT to build skills to manage intense emotions, and mindfulness to create more space for calm and clarity.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Redding, CA


You may have held doubts about talk therapy and perhaps are thinking therapy may not work at all for what you are dealing with. Psychotherapy like all science is continually changing. Both new and long held approaches to well-being are vast. I invite you to consider Brainspotting before you rule out therapy entirely. My role as a Brainspotting clinician is to offer you support, as you discover your innate capacity for positive self change. I specialize in trauma focused therapy, specializing in treating anxiety disorders. I focus on various forms of addiction, OCD, behavioral issues, depression, bi-polar and mood disorders.

I am a masters level trained Brainspotting clinician and a U.S. Army veteran. I believe in facilitating change in a supportive environment, following and observing your amazing capacity to heal from trauma in your therapeutic work. I work with veterans, first-responders, and other populations struggling with unresolved trauma and anxiety disorders.

Your unique circumstances are to be understood, honored respected and explored in a judgement free, supportive and caring environment. The issues that you bring into therapy remain entirely up to you. I will listen to your wants and needs; joining you on the journey towards your desired sense of well-being.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Sandra Martinez Silva

Sandra Martinez Silva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adults—especially women and first-generation folks—who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained by anxiety, stress, burnout, and big life changes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Alex Honigman

Alex Honigman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want clients I work with to feel empowered, grounded and have a greater understanding of themselves and the healthy pathways that lead to a meaningful life aligned to their value set.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Anna Espericueta

Anna Espericueta

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and my role is to walk alongside you—offering guidance, empathy, and practical support.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tarsila Johnson

Tarsila Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a warm, collaborative approach to therapy. I'm genuinely curious about your experiences and ask thoughtful questions to better understand the challenges you're facing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Physical health issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pauldeep Gill

Pauldeep Gill

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! I am Pauldeep Gill and I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years working with addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have a masters degree in counseling psychology and am licensed in the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I love helping people heal and empowering them to achieve anything they want in life.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Precious Martines

Precious Martines

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Simin Ghasri

Simin Ghasri

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work centers on helping you identify and gently untangle the root causes of emotional distress so real, lasting change becomes possible.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Destinee Walden

Destinee Walden

Therapist

Virtual • California


Seeking support is a brave and meaningful step, and I want to honor the courage it takes to be here. Grounded in trauma-informed care and the healing power of connection, I walk alongside clients with warmth and curiosity as they rediscover safety, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.

My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by both personal and professional experiences that deepened my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the importance of meaningful support. I’ve worked with diverse populations in various settings where my focus was on supporting healing through a trauma-informed lens. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work degree from Baylor University, where I completed the clinical track and earned a certificate in trauma-informed care.

I provide therapy for adults, teens, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, mood disorders, and complex relationship dynamics. In addition to individual work, I support parents and co-parents in strengthening communication and collaboration to promote healthier family systems.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“We listen, empathize and acknowledge your concerns. We utilize biopsychosocial model in all our assessments, evaluations and evidence-based practice for a better patient outcome.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elyssa Melmet

Elyssa Melmet

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change so they can feel more confident, balanced, and connected in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angela Coady

Angela Coady

Therapist

Virtual • California


My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. I believe healing begins through connection, and I strive to build a therapeutic relationship that helps you better understand yourself, navigate life's challenges, and create lasting change.

My experience spans crisis intervention, individual counseling, and a variety of therapeutic settings, giving me a broad foundation to draw from. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I meet each client where they are and tailor therapy to their unique needs, goals, and strengths.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Munira Montez

Munira Montez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach blends deep empathy with actionable strategies. We won't just talk; we will identify your specific triggers and create a highly individualized treatment plan.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michael Brundage

Michael Brundage

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am very conversational and I do ask many questions. That being said, you are always free to decline to answer any questions without judgement.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elisa Miller

Elisa Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you — not to prescribe answers, but to help you uncover them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fernando Vinuela

Fernando Vinuela

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a bicultural, 55-year-old and very proud father of two adolescents. In this growing age of isolation and need for sincere, genuine human connection, it has never been more important to regain our sense of control and serenity. The foundation of our work together is based on restoring this basic human need. I believe the answers lie in the path itself, not just in reaching the destination. Together, we will learn to welcome challenges as opportunities.

I specialize in helping children, families, and adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief, family stress, and men's mental health. I work with clients from infants and toddlers through adults, which means I can support the whole family, not just one person. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy, and I won't treat you like a checklist. The work I do is practical, collaborative, and focused on helping you direct your life, not just understand it.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Perez

Cynthia Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is not to hand you a solution but to help you uncover the one that already fits you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Henson

Melissa Henson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is client-centered and a collaborative process. I utilize a combination of trauma-informed, person-centered, and attachment-based approaches.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Udo

Jennifer Udo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe good mental health care starts with listening and understanding each person's unique experience.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rene Aka Yaotl Orozco

Rene Aka Yaotl Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with clients who are ready to make meaningful, lasting change — and I take pride in building relationships where people genuinely want to keep coming back.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Theresa Rodriguez

Theresa Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is marked by compassion and directness, creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment that embraces individuals as they are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
Misty Steffen

Misty Steffen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“At the core of my practice is authentic partnership, showing up for every client with genuine warmth, deep respect, and real interest in who they are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ameerah McMann

Ameerah McMann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in being real, direct, and compassionate. My approach is solution-focused and spiritually grounded, helping clients not only understand their challenges but also actively move toward healing and growth in a meaningful way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Marcas Bradley

Marcas Bradley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you find out that your life, your situation, does not leave you with only one choice... but that you have choices.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ruth Her

Ruth Her

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should stay focused on your needs, your pace, and the goals that matter most to you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Jack Sample

Dr. Jack Sample

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


I'm Dr. Jack Sample, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles offering psychodynamic, depth-oriented therapy at my office in Hollywood. My practice is informed by training and education in psychology, cultural anthropology, and nonfiction storytelling. I believe therapy is an opportunity to address the roots of suffering and support enduring change. My approach aims to cultivate capacities for thinking, feeling, and creativity to foster a greater sense of agency and aliveness.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Brian Wise

Dr. Brian Wise

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to honor your values, culture, and lived experience so you feel respected, understood, and empowered throughout our work together.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica Garibaldi

Dr. Jessica Garibaldi

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I utilize an integrative approach, incorporating evidence-based treatments; such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Samuel Khanukayev

Samuel Khanukayev

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“Multicultural and bilingual elements of my identity, and a history of enduring ethnic discrimination and immigration, significantly inform how I listen to my clients...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Bertha Ramirez Magana

Dr. Bertha Ramirez Magana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is deeply collaborative, warm, and tailored entirely to your unique life experience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rosa Yeung

Dr. Rosa Yeung

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My passion for mental health stems from my own experiences growing up in an Asian culture where emotions and feelings were rarely discussed.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Ana Vaughn

Ana Vaughn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style helps create a calm, relaxed, and welcoming environment where clients feel safe, heard, and supported.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mohammad Shahisaman

Mohammad Shahisaman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Change happens below the level of language, which is why understanding a pattern so rarely dissolves it...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laura Ruaro

Laura Ruaro

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I am a Psychologist who is passionate about helping women through life transitions and reproductive challenges, including pregnancy, motherhood, infertility, loss and trauma.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Vander Zwart

Robert Vander Zwart

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


Robert Troy Vander Zwart obtained his Master's Degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and has over 25 years of experience. Prior to beginning in his private practice Troy worked in a variety of clinical settings. Troy's specialty is counseling individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety and who have experienced trauma. He also has a passion for couples counseling, marriage and pre-marriage counseling, and family therapy.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Cory Sullivan

Cory Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping people find their new normal after trauma, traumatic injuries, and chronic illnesses.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rosana Coria

Rosana Coria

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I blend ACT, CBT, and mindfulness with a personal touch, fostering acceptance, growth, and commitment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 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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