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Grief counselors and therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA
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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA
Loss affects everyone differently, and Manhattan Beach residents deserve personalized grief counseling. Headway's network includes providers specializing in coping with death, anticipatory grief, and unresolved grief using proven therapeutic modalities. With flexible scheduling and support for both talk therapy and medication management, healing is accessible when you need it most.
“I believe in meeting my clients where they are and creating a safe space help them feel empowered, as positive change occurs judgement-free and unapologetic.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I help you understand your feelings and develop practical tools to manage stress and emotional challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With 18 years of experience in addiction treatment, I have seen firsthand the resilience people discover when given the right support.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I treat adults, specializing in relationships, trauma, stress, workplace conflict, anxiety, sexual abuse/assault, family dynamics, divorce, life changes, & personal crises.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Physical health issues
Direct, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I strive to lead with curiosity, compassion and openness, guiding and supporting you through the terrain of your own unique path in a way that honors all parts of you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I bring 20 years of experience in many areas of therapy including LGBT specializations, drug/alcohol issues specialization, and a client centered approach
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in trauma therapy, so a big part of my work is helping clients process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I offer a space of sincere empathy and emotional safety to explore, learn and grow from discomfort and unease.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a strengths based therapist first and foremost. I believe that all of us have resources and abilities that get covered up and lost in the stress of daily life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I provide culturally responsive, holistic care that considers your values, identity, relationships, and everyday pressures.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a goal-oriented, collaborative, and direct therapist who offers practical tools and reflective insight to help you move forward.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'm warm, direct, curious, and comfortable sitting with experiences that feel complicated, painful, or difficult to name.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY & PSYCHOANALYSIS
I invite you to say what you would never say in ordinary conversation. I specialize in anxiety, depression, difficult to describe dissatisfaction, work/career difficulties, low self-esteem, sexual problems, imposter syndrome, men's issues, creative blocks, sexual abuse, and relationship issues.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is not about "fixing" you, but about understanding yourself more deeply, changing patterns that no longer serve you...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, collaborative, and steady. I integrate evidence‐based modalities with a grounded therapeutic presence, creating a space where clients can explore openly, build insight, and move toward greater clarity and resilience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I offer a space where you can feel deeply heard, gently challenged, and supported as you move toward meaningful and values-aligned change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your authentic self, I offer a compassionate and supportive space...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My areas of specialization are trauma and anxiety disorders, as well as depression and disorders of childhood/adolescence.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I graduated from Pepperdine University and have been licensed since 2009. I have extensive experience working with children and families struggling with anxiety, depression, symptoms of trauma and natural life stressors. I have supervised Intern and Licensed Clinicians and have enjoyed serving diverse populations.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My practice is grounded in compassion and strengths-based principles, and I firmly believe in the power of community and connection as pathways to healing and personal growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am invested in an approach emphasizing a more integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to helping my clients heal.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Using relational, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed therapy—along with inner child work, parts work, mindfulness, and somatic awareness—we create space for healing and self-connection.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adult individuals. I work collaboratively to explore the underlying negative patterns that cause you to feel stuck. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, or life transitions, therapy can be a powerful space to gain insight and feel less alone.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I collaborate with a wide range of clients, with a particular interest in helping men with a variety of issues including relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, difficult childhoods, and infidelity.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is rooted in a culturally sensitive framework, understanding that your background and identity are central to your experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hi! Are you curious about what therapy would be like? Or maybe you’ve gone before and are back for more? One of my first goals is to make sure you feel at ease with the therapeutic process. You don’t have to worry about what to say or where to start. It’s my honor and duty to ask the questions and listen intently. I’m here for you!
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a master’s degree in nursing from Western Governor University and post master’s from Maryville University in St. Louis. Also board certified in Ambulatory Care and have been caring for people with mental health issues in/out of the hospital for over 18 years. I have a strong critical care background and treat different issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, men’s health issues, postpartum depression amongst others.
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am empathic, warm, and genuine. Mainly through a collaborative approach, I empower clients and emphasize the importance of having choices as well as responsibility in life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help clients build insight, resilience, and the tools necessary to achieve their personal goals and improve overall functioning and quality of life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I operate using an eclectic approach - support in a manner that is tailored or individualized to each person.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help you improve your mood, gain effective coping skills, and establish therapeutic goals so you can navigate life transitions, relationships, and stressors with greater resilience and well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“She supports clients from a trauma focused perspective, and works with adults, couples, and families.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work as a collaborator with you in an honest, truthful and transparent process to achieving the best you can be.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in your ability to grow, heal, change. I ask you to be real, and I am real in return. I talk truth. I listen. I cuss sometimes. I crack jokes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I don't rush through our sessions. We will take time to talk about what's important to you. We will discuss the latest evidenced based pharmacological options as well as holistic ways to treat your symptoms.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My practice is grounded in compassion and strengths-based principles, and I firmly believe in client voice and choice.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm known for being a great listener, and a kid at heart. I'm a believer that life's hardships can be opportunities for amazing growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I deeply value cultural context and our innate need for human connection, authenticity, and belonging.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have extensive experience in client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapy that is directly relevant to young adults, couples and families.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“I assist with helping clients to understand their emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build practical skills for everyday life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Manhattan Beach, CA who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Manhattan Beach, CA
77+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Grief or loss
- 97%Anxiety
- 91%Stress management
- 91%Relationship issues
- 90%Depression
Insurances accepted
- 97%Aetna
- 61%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 60%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 43%Cigna
- 39%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 13%Spanish
- 3%Farsi
- 3%French
- 1%Arabic
How they see their clients
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
Provider gender
- 73%Woman
- 26%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 57%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 12%Clinical Psychologist
- 8%Nurse Practitioner
- 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 31%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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