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Grief counselors and therapists in Fontana, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Fontana, CA

Grief therapy in Fontana connects you with 5,644 licensed providers trained in evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Whether you're coping with loss of a loved one, anticipatory grief, or unresolved bereavement, Headway offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions to support your healing journey.

April Silva

April Silva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want you to feel supported, heard, and safe as you choose to leave behind fear, trauma, and anxiety, and step into the belief that life can change for the better.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Liana Gibson

Liana Gibson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach centers on compassion, clear communication, and tailored strategies, integrating faith, recovery principles, and cultural awareness to create a holistic and supportive environment for diverse individuals and families.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Janet Zakarian

Janet Zakarian

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, direct, and grounded. I create a space where you can be open and feel understood, while also helping you stay focused and move forward.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tatyana Melnik

Tatyana Melnik

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a humanistic, non-judgmental approach, and I'm trained in multiple therapy methods, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Valerie Castillo

Valerie Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and begin to heal from the effects of trauma.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Chung

Joseph Chung

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I’ve had the privilege of helping people navigate some of life’s hardest moments.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachael Tarfman-Perez

Rachael Tarfman-Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy incorporating various techniques from CBT, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, and other modalities.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kory Doyle

Kory Doyle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My specialty is working with LGBT+ adults and couples. Issues I have worked with in the past include same-sex couples' dynamics, self-acceptance, the coming-out process, and gender transition.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Natasha Saifabad

Natasha Saifabad

Therapist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can finally take a breath, be honest about what you're going through, and feel understood without judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Gillermina Alvarado

Gillermina Alvarado

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Gillermina Alvarado and I go by Mina. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Riverside, CA, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I received my Master's from the University of Phoenix and have been practicing for 9 years.

I work with young children, adolescents, young adults, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief and loss, behavioral challenges, and life changes. My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable — I want my clients to feel comfortable speaking with me about anything and feeling safe, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.

Above all, I believe that you are the expert of your own story, and that you have many strengths that will help you overcome what's challenging you. It takes courage to take the first steps toward change, and I'm here to support and empower you in that journey.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lily Meller

Lily Meller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider it a great privilege to be with clients as they come to crucial insights about themselves and identify progress in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Leesha Brunson

Leesha Brunson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Camarillo, CA


“With warmth, patience, and a trauma-informed approach, I will provide you with the resources you need to move past old wounds and build a brighter, more resilient future.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Shnorhokian

Lori Shnorhokian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe environment and compassionate, non-judgmental counseling to help you explore the personal and relationship challenges you are facing...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Julie Cowles

Julie Cowles

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Many of the people I work with are women who have spent years caring for everyone else while slowly losing touch with themselves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Tanaka

Sarah Tanaka

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I place a strong value on holding a safe therapeutic space where we can work together to move towards your goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Zaida Medina

Dr. Zaida Medina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives. My role begins by helping people to identify and verbalize the issues that may be getting in their way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samantha Vellozzi

Samantha Vellozzi

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! I’m so glad you’ve taken the step to begin therapy, and I’m honored to be a part of your journey toward healing and growth. My name is Sam and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Arizona and California. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of issues, including relational difficulties, mental health challenges, eating disorders, trauma, and more.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gurpreet Kaur

Gurpreet Kaur

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling better because they finally have an understanding of what is happening inside of them and know how to move forward with the different obstacles in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leah Stryer

Leah Stryer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to be "that person" by providing a non-judgmental, warm, and compassionate environment that fosters growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leila Hashemi

Leila Hashemi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mark Emeka

Mark Emeka

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Living with cerebral palsy has shaped my understanding of resilience, adaptation, and navigating systems of difference.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Shawn Silverstein

Dr. Shawn Silverstein

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I approach all of the clinical work I do with cultural humility. I conceptualize my work with each client utilizing an eclectic approach that combines elements of Psychodynamic/Self-Psychological approaches, Motivational Interviewing and with...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ligia Hernandez

Ligia Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am someone who wants to support personal growth in others. Life is rough and we don't always listen to our heads and that's okay. I am someone who tries to meet clients where they are and not judge.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gulbin Durmus

Gulbin Durmus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an intuitive and compassionate healer who uses various modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, TFT, and AIT during psychotherapy sessions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nora O'Connor

Nora O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring both clinical training and the wisdom of lived experience to every session, so you feel genuinely understood.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Robert McShane

Robert McShane

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


“I specialize in relationship dynamics, addiction, anxiety, anger, depression, and compulsive behaviors.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ashley Gutierrez

Ashley Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and empowering to individuals of all ages. I have 8 years of experience in the field in working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating through depression, anxiety, and everyday life stressors. I am passionate about supporting individuals through my multi-modal therapeutic approach which integrates CBT and solution-focused, reality-based strategies to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and meaningful change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kirsten Boulton

Kirsten Boulton

Therapist

Virtual • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


I have been drawn to this work for as long as I can remember. I earned my Masters in Social Work at Loma Linda University and spent years inside child protective services and the custody system, where I saw how much pain families carry and how little space they are given to heal it. I became a licensed clinical social worker in 2012 and opened my own practice in 2021. Along the way I trained in EMDR, DBT, Internal Family Systems and somatic work, and I taught social work at the graduate level. That mix shapes how I sit with people today. I am not interested in managing symptoms and calling it progress. I want the people I

work with to feel genuinely different in their own bodies and in their own relationships.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Martinez

Ashley Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 15 years experience working with culturally diverse backgrounds, people in the entertainment industry, and the LGBTQIA community in SF.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Andres Ruiz

Andres Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is supportive, practical, and collaborative, with a focus on helping you better understand yourself, develop effective coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful changes in your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jamie Gillette

Jamie Gillette

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with 9 years of experience specializing in trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, depression, and anxiety. My style is direct yet compassionate, providing more than just a listening ear. I offer honest feedback, practical tools, and actionable strategies to create meaningful change. I’m here to support, challenge, and empower you to build healthier relationships, heal from the past, and move forward with confidence.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Charlton Rhodes

Charlton Rhodes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I define therapy in one word- Change. I believe through a combination of evidenced-based therapeutic techniques and building a safe-space for you to feel safe expressing yourself in every area of life that therapy can be life changing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sean Kennedy

Sean Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I never ask what is wrong with you, I ask what is right with you. Using CBT, narrative approach and DBT I work with your strengths to help resolve your issues.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Daniel (Jie) Lian

Daniel (Jie) Lian

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there! I’m glad you’re here. Seeking support takes courage, and I’m honored to be part of your journey.

I’m Daniel, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who provides therapy in both English and Mandarin. I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and cultural or identity-related concerns.

My goal is to create a warm and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I look forward to walking alongside you as you navigate this chapter of your life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Luis Fraire

Luis Fraire

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Ana, CA


“I aim to build awareness and help you build an authentic lifestyle that is true to your chosen purpose.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Treniss Roberts

Treniss Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I work alongside my clients to help them build resilience, find clarity, and reconnect (or connect) with their values.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kyle Windham

Kyle Windham

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is rooted in the belief that true healing requires both robust, research-backed tools and a deeply authentic human bond.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Delara Javidani

Delara Javidani

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, certified in Spiritual Guidance and Expressive Art, with a multi-cultural background. I bring a warm, person-centered approach to my practice. I have a passion for working with older adults, especially those navigating life transitions, and I offer therapy in Farsi, Turkish, and English. My focus is on creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa Lichtenstein

Lisa Lichtenstein

Therapist

Virtual • California


I create a warm environment to work collaboratively on achieving your objectives. I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 20 years. I specialize in relationships, anxiety, depression, fears/phobias, couples work, creativity, career enhancement among other goals. I have an eclectic treatment modality including psychodynamic, self-psychology, cognitive-behavioral, hypnotherapy and NLP.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Mercedes Green

Dr. Mercedes Green

Therapist

Virtual • Victorville, CA


“I am a mother of four, married for 20 years, retired Army veteran of 23 years. My passion is seeing the positive in people and empowering people in the community to believe in themselves.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Fontana, CA
There are over 38 therapists in Fontana, CA accepting new patients.
38+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 100%Depression
  • 97%Stress management
  • 89%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 92%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 87%Cigna
  • 55%Blue Shield of California
  • 53%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 26%Spanish
  • 5%Arabic
  • 3%Farsi
  • 3%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 89%In-person or online
  • 11%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 24%Man
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 21%Nurse Practitioner
  • 3%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 95%Individual therapy
  • 61%Family therapy
  • 29%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy

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