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Grief counselors and therapists in Long Beach, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Long Beach, CA

Navigating grief and loss in Long Beach is deeply personal. Headway connects you with 6,059 licensed therapists who specialize in bereavement support, complicated grief treatment, and coping with loss through evidence-based approaches like CBT and acceptance and commitment therapy. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Daisy Juarez De La Torre

Daisy Juarez De La Torre

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello there! :) I’m Daisy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate life’s challenges with support and compassion. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment. My background includes working with children and families through complex life stressors, parenting challenges, trauma, anxiety, and major transitions. I believe healing happens through connection, practical tools, and feeling truly seen.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ismael De Guzman

Ismael De Guzman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have particular experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, men of color, and survivors of sexual trauma or intimate partner violence.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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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 8 insurance carriers
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
Ian Matthews

Ian Matthews

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Ian takes pride in providing a safe environment for each individual to come as they are, to be understood, and to be provided with high quality psychiatric treatment in order to positively change their life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
AJ (Amberle J) Wagner

AJ (Amberle J) Wagner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership, so I approach each session with curiosity, collaboration, and respect for your unique experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 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
Dr. Robert Lusson

Dr. Robert Lusson

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Much of my work involves moving towards your most meaningful or valued life while accepting the pain /anxiety that inevitably comes with it.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Tammie Robertson

Tammie Robertson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a strong background in working with adults with chronic mental illness and substance misuse challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Meagan Pruden

Meagan Pruden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I value genuine connection and believe healing happens best in a safe, respectful space where you feel truly heard.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rebecca Pak

Rebecca Pak

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping individuals achieve meaningful, lasting wellness so they can live fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brittany McLaren

Brittany McLaren

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work diligently to create an open and compassionate environment where clients feel genuinely heard and supported.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Florentino

Jessica Florentino

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique experiences, helping you build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Hall-Sweaza

Julie Hall-Sweaza

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Julie. I have been a therapist for almost 20 years. I have experience with individuals and families who are living with mental health issues, and I also have extensive experience helping those with substance use problems. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, therapy can offer a supportive place to feel understood, begin to recover, and reconnect with yourself.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erica Metu

Erica Metu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My communication style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. In sessions, I create a tone that is open and nonjudgmental, so patients feel safe sharing their experiences honestly.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Hilary Malloy

Hilary Malloy

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), working in private practice as a Psychotherapist. I live in Los Angeles, and work in-person or hybrid, with adults, teens, couples and the aging population. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, work stress/dissatisfaction, career goals, sleep disorders, substance use, trauma (ptsd/complex/acute), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD/OCPD), attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD). In addition I deal with grief, isolation, and breaking creative blocks.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Summer Taetzsch

Summer Taetzsch

Therapist

Virtual • California


I grew up in a small town in Hawaii, then came to Southern California and began studying psychology in 2001. I completed my master’s degree at Fuller School of Psychology in 2010 and served children and families at a community mental health agency for 10 years, also starting a private practice in 2015. While I loved island life, I’ve put down roots here through friendships, involvement in my community, and my love of LA’s cultural diversity.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Fidelis Azeke

Dr. Fidelis Azeke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


Dr. Fidelis Azeke is a University of the Pacific, Sacramento graduate and a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who specializes in treating patients of all ages. He has 13 years of nursing experience, and over 6 years of specialization in the practice of psychiatry, overseeing the care of patients - infants, children, adults, through the lifespan. Dr. Azeke is a licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in California, Utah, Washington State and New York State.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alejandra Vento Ochoa

Alejandra Vento Ochoa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in trauma-informed care and integrate EMDR, CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to meet each client's unique needs...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Dogan-Bonam

Christina Dogan-Bonam

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed clinical social worker who is trained in CBT and Motivational Interviewing. I work with trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarkis Anthony Vartan

Sarkis Anthony Vartan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, direct, and solution-oriented. I believe therapy should provide clarity, practical tools, and meaningful progress.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ifunanya Ifeacho

Ifunanya Ifeacho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My work sits at the intersection of psychiatry, primary care, and behavioral health — because I believe that true healing requires treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Patricia Moriarty

Patricia Moriarty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a direct, warm approach to therapy, and I believe the best work happens when you feel supported without judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 8 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
Bart Liles

Bart Liles

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe everyone needs help from time to time.

I specialize in evening and weekend appointments. Later appointments are available, please request your needs.

I am a friendly goal-oriented therapist who believes strongly in positive self-reinforcement. I have a Master's degree from La Tech University with a background in private practice for over 20 years. I am Licensed in Louisiana and Texas as a professional counselor. I am also Licensed as a marriage and family therapist in Louisiana.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Merilyn Rosado

Merilyn Rosado

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is that our time together becomes the one place in your week where you're not the one holding everything together - where you get to just breathe, be honest, and figure out what balance actually looks like for you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brandy Walker

Brandy Walker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a firm believer that there are solutions to all of life's problems, and I believe therapy is a gateway to change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Bri Smith

Dr. Bri Smith

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I utilize talk therapy while incorporating and teaching you tangible and applicable skills/tools to address your various concerns.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Sharon Robinson

Dr. Sharon Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a space where clients feel understood while also receiving thoughtful, active support toward meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Pifer

Amanda Pifer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is compassionate, curious, collaborative, and authentic, with a healthy appreciation for humor.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nosayaba Osazuwa

Nosayaba Osazuwa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Menifee, CA


“My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and respect; ensuring you feel heard, valued, and involved in your care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Len Ray

Len Ray

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will encourage and support our dialog and treatment plan(s) to meet your unique and specific needs.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Corion Ogunleye

Corion Ogunleye

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring over eight years of diverse experience working in mental health with children, adults, and couples.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Darlington Igbokwe

Dr. Darlington Igbokwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach to mental health care is centered on building trust and understanding, ensuring that each client feels heard and respected.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Monica Nunez

Monica Nunez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is direct, transparent, open to feedback. I help by brainstorming different options in your life that are in your best interest.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Snehalkumar Patel

Dr. Snehalkumar Patel

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“I believe that mental health care should be collaborative. I take the time to understand your concerns in depth, explain treatment options clearly, and work with you to create a plan that aligns with your goals and values.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melody Claiborne

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I'm Melody Claiborne, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Washington and California. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and depression, offering thorough diagnostic evaluations and personalized medication management for adults. I believe in care that sees the whole person — not just a diagnosis. Having witnessed patients go unheard during their most vulnerable moments, I built my practice around genuine advocacy and connection. I work at your pace, in a safe and supportive environment where your concerns are fully heard and your goals guide your treatment.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sora Choi

Sora Choi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I prioritize creating a warm and safe environment for my clients to feel comfortable sharing their unique stories, feel heard, and learn tools to alleviate symptoms and navigate difficulties.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Holly Still

Holly Still

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and life transitions. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about supporting individuals as they work through challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.

I believe therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based, focusing on helping you recognize your existing strengths while developing practical tools to manage life's difficulties. Together, we will work to increase self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and create a path forward that aligns with your values, goals, and overall well-being. My goal is to empower you to navigate challenges with greater confidence and build a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and authentic.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sunni Gessel

Sunni Gessel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sonora, CA


“Each session will address any concerns you have with your current mental health medications, current life stressors which may be impacting your mental health, and provide opportunities for questions and learning regarding your medication or mental...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Long Beach, CA
There are over 49 therapists in Long Beach, CA accepting new patients.
49+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 84%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 84%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 69%Cigna
  • 55%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 16%Spanish
  • 2%American Sign Language
  • 2%Cantonese
  • 2%French
How they see their clients
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  • 94%In-person or online
  • 6%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 69%Woman
  • 24%Man
  • 6%Non-binary
License types
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  • 51%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 20%Nurse Practitioner
  • 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Clinical Psychologist
  • 2%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

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