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Grief counselors and therapists in La Mesa, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in La Mesa, CA

La Mesa residents grieving a loss can access talk therapy focused on bereavement and unresolved grief through Headway's extensive provider network. Our therapists incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy to support your healing journey at your own pace.

Corey Hoffman

Corey Hoffman

Therapist

Virtual • Atascadero, CA


I am a compassionate and client centered therapist who works with individuals facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. My approach is collaborative and strength based, focusing on helping clients develop insight, coping skills, and confidence to create positive change. I have experience working with concerns such as substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I believe treatment should be practical, respectful, and tailored to each individual's goals. My goal is to provide a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to take steps toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Stevie-Sue Landowski

Stevie-Sue Landowski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a hope dealer grounded in realistic outcomes. My practice is affirming, trauma-focused, and mindfulness-based.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Naveeda Habibi

Naveeda Habibi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy begins with connection. My goal is to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nicole Ashley

Nicole Ashley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion lies in supporting clients through complex life experiences, including grief, relationship issues, and the emotional toll of chronic conditions or physical health issues.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Grass Valley, CA


“I believe in the healing force within each person and its natural inclination to arc towards wholeness and health.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Heather Tolle

Heather Tolle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Oftentimes, the best way to heal is by simply getting everything out in a safe environment, and that is what I strive to provide for my clients: a space that they can talk through what is troubling them without fear of judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brittany Boveé

Brittany Boveé

Therapist

Virtual • Arroyo Grande, CA


A lot of people who find their way to me have spent years in a world that wasn't quite built for the way their brain works, and they're still figuring out what that means. I'm Brittany, a Neurodiversity affirming Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adolescents, adults, and seniors. I specialize in supporting Autistic teens and adults, including those who received their diagnosis later in life, alongside people navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, ADD/ADHD, and relationship challenges. Clients often tell me I'm the first therapist who has really understood them.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vimmi Jaggi

Vimmi Jaggi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Vimmi has been working to assist South Asian patients with empowering self, improving self-esteem and breaking patterns: cultural, generational or circumstantial...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aruna Prabha Boyineni

Aruna Prabha Boyineni

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Being a first generation immigrant myself, I have a deep understanding of the unique experiences faced by South Asian individuals and families...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Meghan Carlson

Meghan Carlson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy is a powerful tool to help us move through feeling stuck and to help us find a way toward the changes we long for.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heather Davidson

Heather Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a place to exhale, share parts of your life and experiences that may be difficult to talk about and gently challenge old outdated ways of thinking and responding.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kasey Phillips

Kasey Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is holistic and creative. I draw on integrative methods including somatic work, expressive arts and EMDR.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashley Stacy

Ashley Stacy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in taking a client centered approach in therapy and the person I am working with is the expert on their own life...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kemerick Takang

Kemerick Takang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate, understanding, and good listener. I help individuals navigate emotional struggles using a holistic and evidence-based approach to mental health care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katie Miller

Katie Miller

Therapist

Virtual • South Lake Tahoe, CA


“I am an integrative therapist that listens actively, seeks to understand you, and engages with you to help you reach your goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sonia Trotter-Giron

Sonia Trotter-Giron

Therapist

Virtual • Watsonville, CA


“My approach in therapy is, initially, to establish a healhy therapeautic relationship with clear boundaries and expectations to support clients to build a safe space in therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Holly Adema

Holly Adema

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chico, CA


“I believe humans are resilient and capable of great change. It is my goal to offer an empowering, client-centered approach to therapy that is tailored to meet the needs of each individual.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lis Werth

Lis Werth

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is rooted in Somatic Experiencing, which means we don't just talk about what's happening - we pay attention to how it lives in your body, your nervous system, and your patterns over time.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Janae Miley Stark

Janae Miley Stark

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Janae believes every person carries within them the capacity to grow, heal, and step into a fuller sense of who they are — even when life feels overwhelming.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Modeste

Kristina Modeste

Therapist

Virtual • Berkeley, CA


“Together we will utilize the transformative power of relationship as a sacred tool, capable of moving us all further away from colonized markers of wellness, and closer to a version of healing rich with compassion, self-confrontation, and reverence...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Chen

Rachel Chen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in familial and relational conflict, cultural gaps, generational trauma, perfectionism, and other issues related to Asian American and multicultural identities.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
April Lucas

April Lucas

Therapist

Virtual • California


I earned my master's degree in Social Work 29 years ago. Over the course of my career I have enjoyed working with girls and women of all ages. I enjoy supporting girls and women who are navigating middle school, high school, college, relationships, post-partum period, motherhood, divorce, menopause, and becoming empty nesters. I love seeing my clients begin therapy with stress, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief and loss, or trauma then graduate from therapy in a much better place. I believe that you can thrive no matter your age and no matter your circumstances. I have less experience helping transgender women but I really enjoy that work as well. I consider myself a LGBTQIA+ ally.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rose Rodriguez

Rose Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • La Mesa, CA


“I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals through major life transitions, including all the complexities that arise on the journey to parenthood.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yoey Cheng

Yoey Cheng

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is collaborative and integrative, tailored to the unique needs and goals of each client.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chiraz El Helou Fathy

Chiraz El Helou Fathy

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I am a bilingual therapist (Arabic and English) whose experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families in the areas of self-esteem, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ana Molina

Ana Molina

Therapist

Virtual • California


Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or a life change and wishing to feel heard? I support children, adolescents, adults, and families, with a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. In English and Spanish, I help clients work through emotional overwhelm, family stress, ADHD, addiction, anger, and difficult experiences.

Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, I will listen without judgment and work alongside you. Together, we can understand what feels difficult, build on your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Conrad Mendoza

Conrad Mendoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is very casual, but I want to make sure we are always moving toward our goals.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Griffith

Jennifer Griffith

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Beach, CA


“My approach is warm, direct, collaborative, creative, and appropriately funny. You won't need to mask, perform, or spend half the session convincing me that your experience is real.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jamie Vazquez

Jamie Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring extensive clinical experience providing individual, family, couples, and parent-focused therapy across a wide range of ages and presenting concerns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joanna Burga

Joanna Burga

Therapist

Virtual • Encinitas, CA


I have a warm demeanor and am also able to challenge your beliefs or behaviors that are not serving you based on your needs and wants in life. I have been working in the mental health field for over 9 years and have worked in different levels of care such as inpatient psychiatric, outpatient clinics and individual therapy.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noel Sherry

Noel Sherry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, working with you to unlock your potential and achieve lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rey L

Rey L

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My aim is to help you listen to and experience yourself in new or long-forgotten ways so that you may decipher the inner language of your distress and find change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ashley Rafal

Ashley Rafal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe, collaborative space where growth is possible and progress is meaningful.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eric Alcala

Eric Alcala

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience helping clients with self-esteem, motivation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yamileth Rivas

Yamileth Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am impassioned about accompanying others on their journey toward mental health and wellness. I focus on meeting clients where they are and transmitting my care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stuart Brugman

Stuart Brugman

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello there. Thanks for checking out my profile.

I don't know what brings you to this tiny nook of the internet, on this particular day, but I am grateful and very curious to hear.

As a therapist, I've worked with adolescents and adults for over a decade; sharing in their challenges, connecting in laughter and kindness.

It would be my joy to learn your story and meet you with warmth, humor, and sincerity.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Todd Ignat

Todd Ignat

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Emotions are the basis of life, and I'm committed to helping my patients star in their own life, and letting their most cherished values take center stage, once again.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daicy Magallon

Daicy Magallon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colton, CA


I am a Latinx therapist who specializes in trauma and the healing journey that follows. My approach is grounded in both professionalism and personal experience. Having done my own therapy work, I understand the courage it takes to face painful experiences, navigate life's challenges, and commit to personal growth.

I recognize that healing is not always a linear process. Growth often involves discomfort, vulnerability, and persistence. Because of this, I strive to create a compassionate, culturally responsive space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported as they work toward meaningful change.

Whether you are processing trauma, navigating life transitions, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I am committed to walking alongside you with empathy, authenticity, and respect for your unique experiences.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gina Feletar

Gina Feletar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chula Vista, CA


I am Gina Feletar, a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 27 years of nursing experience, and a dedicated companion on your journey toward well-being. I am serving clients in both Arizona and California.

Healing begins when we see the whole person, not just the symptoms. My practice blends evidence-based care with a holistic perspective, creating space for healing that also honors your uniqueness. Beyond managing mental health conditions, my mission is to help you reclaim your strength, and rediscover hope rooted in wellness and purpose.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of La Mesa, CA
There are over 43 therapists in La Mesa, CA accepting new patients.
43+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 95%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 93%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 72%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 60%Cigna
  • 58%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 91%English
  • 23%Spanish
  • 2%Arabic
  • 2%French
  • 2%German
How they see their clients
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  • 93%In-person or online
  • 7%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 67%Woman
  • 33%Man
License types
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  • 56%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 16%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 2%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 21%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 19%Couples therapy

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