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Grief counselors and therapists in Hayward, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Hayward, CA

Navigate grief and loss in Hayward with compassionate providers experienced in bereavement counseling and trauma-informed care. Headway connects you with 5,608 licensed therapists offering flexible virtual and in-person sessions to support your healing journey through anticipatory grief, complicated grief, or coping with death.

Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“I typically begin medications at a low dose and increase gradually, which helps limit side effects and lets us find the dose that works best for you.”
Grief or loss, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karla Reyes

Karla Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have a deep passion for helping others find healing, growth, and hope. As a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. I offer telehealth sessions in both English and Spanish, allowing you to express yourself in the language that feels most comfortable. I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, divorce, infidelity, and major life transitions. Together, we will work toward greater self-awareness, healing, and meaningful change. As a woman of faith who believes in God, I value the role spirituality and personal beliefs can play in the healing journey. I welcome exploring these areas when they are meaningful to you while honoring and respecting each person’s unique story and background.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Adeline Ong

Adeline Ong

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“For over 20 years, I have sat across from people carrying weight that most will never understand: the weight of service, sacrifice, survival, and the quiet battles that follow you home.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erik Bidinger-Boggess

Erik Bidinger-Boggess

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am not only a therapist but a real person. Everyone struggles with mood and thoughts and sometimes we all need help navigating the intensity of these experiences.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Matthew Gleason

Matthew Gleason

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have worked with a variety of clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds. My primary focus has been on individual therapy but enjoy working with couples and families as well. I bring empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness to all of my therapy sessions.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Audrea Nicholson

Audrea Nicholson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in supporting youth, people of color, and the LGBTQIA+ community through life's challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Hua Zhong

Hua Zhong

Therapist

Virtual • San Jose, CA


“As a bilingual therapist offering services in both English and Mandarin Chinese, I am passionate about making therapy accessible and culturally responsive for diverse communities.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carly Saren

Carly Saren

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I firmly believe there is no one-size fits all approach to treatment, which is why my approaches are diverse and change to fit what is most successful for each individual.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alexander Valenzuela

Alexander Valenzuela

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Alexander Valenzuela PMHNP. I specialize in psychiatric medication management and cognitive behavioral talk therapy. If you're struggling with your mental health and realize you want help, you don't have to do it alone. I am looking forward to starting the journey with you to help achieve your best self.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Davidson

Stephanie Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see the therapeutic experience as collaborative between the client and the therapist, that you feel heard, seen, understood as well as respected.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Creative, Direct, Empowering, Energetic, Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 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
Stacey Soares

Stacey Soares

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strongly lean towards empowering clients to gain a sense of control over their lives again and to strengthen their self-worth.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sha Padilla Lmft

Sha Padilla Lmft

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Marcos, CA


“I am also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. ... I offer live and online support groups and workshops for survivors of narcissitic abuse and toxic relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Javaneh Mohajer

Javaneh Mohajer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, understood, and free to explore your experiences without judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Fairy Shaw

Fairy Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that meaningful healing begins in a space where clients feel emotionally safe, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Huston

Robert Huston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Davis, CA


“Throughout the years, I have greatly benefited from my own therapy. I want to offer the same support and understanding that I received.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Richard Barr

Richard Barr

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when you feel truly heard and respected, but also walk away with practical tools you can use in your daily life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joanna Krasnisky

Joanna Krasnisky

Therapist

Virtual • California


I humbly share that I have spent the last 15 years studying, experiencing, and guiding both Eastern and Western medicine.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Patrick Reeves

Dr. Patrick Reeves

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively but I'm not passive—I'll offer observations, ask uncomfortable questions when necessary, and help you see patterns you might not see yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Laura Mason

Laura Mason

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help adults address the difficulties and complexities of life by drawing from your own inherent strengths to help you integrate practical and manageable strategies to cope and work towards personal healing and growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jose Guevara

Jose Guevara

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I have a client-centered approach and provide a safe space to process life experiences impacting the client.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Monique Gonzales

Monique Gonzales

Therapist

Virtual • San Andreas, CA


“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each individual's unique needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
J Carlin Dawgert

J Carlin Dawgert

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm J! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and relationships across a range of settings, from community mental health to private practice. My approach is interactive, dynamic, and deeply engaged, because I believe real progress happens when therapy feels like a genuine partnership. Whether you're navigating long-standing challenges or facing something new, I'm here to help you move forward. I currently see clients via Telehealth and can't wait to connect with you!

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Eon Iosefa

Eon Iosefa

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


I entered into this field to help individuals to learn, grow and heal at their own pace. I fundamentally believe that we are the experts of ourselves and our experiences. My role through my education, learning and experience is to support clients’ in unlocking their awareness of patterns to increase the clients’ ability to access the tools within them to facilitate their learning, growth and healing through a collaborative process.

As a Black/African American woman, I am passionate about working with people of color (especially people of color who identify as LGBTIA+) in destigmatizing mental health in our communities and identifying how systemic racism/systemic oppression affect our mental health.

My strengths as a therapist are rooted in fifteen years of experience working in the field as a mental health clinician in a variety of settings. I have supported individual’s ability to access their inherent tools to overcome struggles connected to trauma, grief & loss, depression and general anxiety. Over the course of my experience I have developed skills in providing therapy to underrepresented, underserviced families, children, individuals, and couples. I also have a wealth of experience supporting youth involved in the juvenile justice system, oppositional teens, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Saby Kirpal

Saby Kirpal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“I’m Saby Kirpal, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing thorough, well-rounded mental health care.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alexander Sanchez

Alexander Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help you identify unhelpful thought patterns while building greater awareness and self-compassion.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Murillo

John Murillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've been working with children, teens, and parents in various settings for over 20 years and prioritize a solution focused philosophy with my clients.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Nelson Gomez

Dr. Nelson Gomez

Psychologist

Virtual • Pomona, CA


“I personalize my treatments by being sensitive to client's needs. I apply state of the art treatments based on Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal and Multicultural evidenced-based practices.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Bashnick

Elizabeth Bashnick

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“With more than ten years of experience in hospital-based clinical care, I've learned just how resilient people truly are—even in their most challenging moments.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Saba Kerendian

Saba Kerendian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I help clients better understand their emotions, patterns, and nervous system responses...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jarfa Wabs

Jarfa Wabs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand the inner world and the outer pressures at the same time: the nervous system and the org chart, the family story and the performance review.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lo Story Moon Lankford

Lo Story Moon Lankford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I took the ‘be who you needed when you were younger’ thing pretty seriously. ... most of my work is with LGBTQ young people ages 5-26.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tali Maouda

Tali Maouda

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My goal is to help you process your experiences so you can recognize and overcome the obstacles standing in the way of you living a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ivan Beas

Ivan Beas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Bringing my own queer and Latinx identity into my work helps me create a space where you can show up exactly as you are...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elsy Realsola

Elsy Realsola

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My non-direct, empathetic, approach will encourage and empower one in order to promote positive change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
George Caballero

George Caballero

Therapist

Virtual • Montebello, CA


“By understanding and getting to know you, we will set achievable goals to progress you towards your ultimate outcome, together.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candice Campbell

Candice Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, collaborative and balanced approach using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients embrace their authentic selves and improve their quality of life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Evelin Saldana Gama

Evelin Saldana Gama

Therapist

Virtual • Porterville, CA


“I'm a caring, empathetic professional dedicated to helping individuals turn their challenges into opportunities for growth.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kathleen Hefner-Borman

Kathleen Hefner-Borman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is collaborative and empathetic, communicating in a way that feels grounding and approachable.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Minerva Paz

Minerva Paz

Therapist

Virtual • Chatsworth, CA


“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in helping you reconnect with yourself, strengthen relationships, and navigate life's transitions with more confidence.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Hayward, CA
There are over 38 therapists in Hayward, CA accepting new patients.
38+
Average years in practice
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13 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 95%Anxiety
  • 92%Relationship issues
  • 92%Depression
  • 87%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 63%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 50%Providence Health Plan
  • 45%Curative
  • 42%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 92%English
  • 8%French
  • 8%Hebrew
  • 8%Russian
  • 8%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 87%In-person or online
  • 13%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 24%Man
  • 5%Non-binary
License types
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  • 61%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Nurse Practitioner
  • 3%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 32%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 29%Family therapy
  • 16%Couples therapy

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