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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.

Uchechi Nwosu-Iroha

Uchechi Nwosu-Iroha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Norwalk, CA


“I will utilize a person-centered approach by providing unconditional positive regard and implementing active listening and supportive reflection to establish trust and build therapeutic rapport.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Alyx Galura

Alyx Galura

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Agoura Hills, CA


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can process your experiences and begin rebuilding with confidence.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Soraya Wilder

Soraya Wilder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Calabasas, CA


“Clients describe my style as warm, authentic, and supportive, while also offering practical tools and structured guidance to create lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I am passionate about working with creative professionals, highly sensitive & neurodivergent people navigating identity issues, trauma, anxiety, self doubt and burn out.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Niko De Leon

Niko De Leon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Canoga Park, CA


“As a first-generation trans person of color, I understand how difficult and intimidating it can feel to reach out for support and I truly recognize the courage it takes to take this step.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Nancy Graies

Dr. Nancy Graies

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I'm passionate about connecting with people who feel like something is holding them back from living the life they want — from showing up as their authentic self.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katherine Carter

Katherine Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“For over two decades, I have enjoyed helping people work through relational challenges, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, and spiritual issues so they can find their joy in life again!”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonna Tamases

Jonna Tamases

Therapist

In-person • 23 mi away • Pasadena, CA


Let's start wherever you are. Stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Unmotivated? Feel like you're faking it through life? I'm with you. I welcome you to be heard, to let down and rest. I support you in working through past events, discovering your true self, and learning new skills to empower you. I work with individuals in person in my cozy office in Pasadena.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Galloway

Megan Galloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is warm, holistic, and trauma-informed, recognizing that our past experiences, relationships, and nervous system all play a role in how we feel today.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Colleen Wong

Colleen Wong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Woodland Hills, CA


“In our sessions, I utilize cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing all of which keep the focus on the client and meeting them where they are.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Denise Benitez

Denise Benitez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Whittier, CA


“My work has focused on adolescents, children in foster care, family systems, domestic violence/trauma, couples therapy/relationship issues, ethnic minority mental health and LGBTQ clients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Matthew Lynch

Dr. Matthew Lynch

Psychologist

In-person • 27 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


Life is Difficult! Many obstacles and challenges! I've been practicing 25+ years assisting adults (of all ages) and teens (15+) with major life changes, mild/moderate depression, anxiety, relationship/attachment issues, sobriety and its relation to mental health. I also work with high functioning career/work choices - helping students/adult-professionals find Purpose-Vision, and Ambition in their career (Life/Career-Coaching). I employ talk therapy to alleviate symptoms, elevate mood, increase self-awareness and existing strengths. I also help people in recovery to alleviate 'Character Defects' that continue on in sobriety.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aukse Goktepe

Aukse Goktepe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“At the clinic, we treat patients like family and strive to provide the best mental health care by incorporating different treatment modalities to help you feel your best.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lucy Guadagnuolo

Lucy Guadagnuolo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is collaborative and person-centered, recognizing that you are the expert in your own story.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adena Sarkian

Adena Sarkian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I believe healing begins when we acknowledge all the parts of who we are: the dutiful part, the exhausted part, the part that carries shame, and the part that was never given permission to grieve.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amy Jordan

Amy Jordan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Glendale, CA


“My approach is very relaxed and non-judgemental. I truly believe that each person holds the keys to unlock their own wisdom...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rebecca Snyder

Rebecca Snyder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Montrose, CA


I provide individual therapy to adults and teens. I practice therapy from a place of empathy, nonjudgment, warmth and humor. I believe that each person holds wisdom and unique gifts and talents and that my role, as your therapist, is to reflect the light within you. I have been providing therapy for 20 years and worked in community mental health, as a clinical supervisor, for 14 years before fulfilling my dream of opening my full-time private practice in 2023.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kesha Saucier

Kesha Saucier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I 'am a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and Primary Care...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Joe Vivo

Dr. Joe Vivo

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Arcadia, CA


I work primarily with children, adolescents, and families to promote growth and change. With over 25 years of experience in youth mental health and 11 years as a licensed psychologist, I support clients dealing with issues at home and school settings, disturbances in mood such as anxiety, depression, or anger, attention problems, behavior/conduct problems, family conflict, and autism.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Almog Shanun

Almog Shanun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Monrovia, CA


  • I believe therapy is one of the greatest gifts that we can give to ourselves. It is an opportunity to explore and learn about the mysteries of our inner self. When I am working with a client both of us discover a vast new world that waits to unfold. I studied at Pacifica Graduate Institute, a graduate school dedicated to discovering the inner contents of the self and the secrets of the archetypes of our humanity. I believe in working with my clients face to face, together, by sharing a journey in order to learn about the hardships of today while gaining knowledge about past and present experiences. I believe in and encourage my client’s strength and ability to solve their own problems and become the healers of their own wounds. I work as a guide and as a fellow traveler in your journey toward self discovery. With every step we take toward discovery, I work hand in hand with my clients, letting them lead in finding the sources of their suffering and their capability to heal them. Treatment Modalities: Person Centered Therapy, Post Jungian, Family Systems, Trauma Theory, Sex Therapy, and working within the Feminine Principle. I work with LGBTQ community and with all kind of diversity. At Eye Of The Storm counseling I specialize with Adolescents, Adults, Relationships, Individuation, Immigration, Life Changes, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Sexual Issues, Personal Growth and Development, Life Style issues, and Court referrals.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alique Bedikian

Dr. Alique Bedikian

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • La Crescenta-Montrose, CA


“My work is both practical and depth-oriented. We'll look beyond the immediate problem to understand the patterns underneath it...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Carolyn Mason

Carolyn Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“I believe in providing a safe, comfortable, professional environment where individuals, couples, families, and children can work on issues that are interfering with their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lakana Nicolas

Lakana Nicolas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps individuals and couples navigate life’s more difficult and complex experiences. I specialize in supporting patients in understanding how past experiences impact present-day challenges, so they can move toward a more fulfilling, authentic, and connected life.

Grief or loss, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Erika Kosterlitzky

Erika Kosterlitzky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I love doing this work! I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients, to partner with them, support them in their journey, and witness their growth.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jack Sample

Dr. Jack Sample

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I'm Dr. Jack Sample, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles offering psychodynamic therapy at my office in Hollywood. My practice is informed by training and education in psychology, cultural anthropology, and nonfiction storytelling. I believe therapy is an opportunity to address the roots of suffering and support enduring change. My approach aims to cultivate capacities for thinking, feeling, and creativity to foster a greater sense of agency and aliveness.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Martin Olivares

Martin Olivares

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


“His approach is thoughtful, relational, and culturally responsive, based on the belief that lasting change becomes possible when people feel deeply understood and supported as they explore previously unrecognized aspects of themselves.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amanda Prince

Amanda Prince

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


I'm a therapist offering in-person sessions in the Westlake Village area of Southern California, and telehealth to folks throughout California. I decided to become a therapist after many years of working in corporate America, and I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and an LMFT license.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Monteverdi

Jonathan Monteverdi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


“My hope for clients after session is to have built a better understanding of their situation/situations and themselves so that they can practice more of the skills and tools learned in session to move in a direction that is more adaptable and...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suzanne Walsh

Suzanne Walsh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Long Beach, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a background in fine art and over 20 years of experience working closely with creatives. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth. I believe therapy is a space for self-discovery, healing, and meaningful change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melissa Suard

Melissa Suard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Simi Valley, CA


“My approach is supportive, practical, and strength based. I draw from CBT, DBT skills, and EMDR to help clients manage stress, reduce negative self-talk, build emotional awareness, and improve relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Diane Vargas

Dr. Diane Vargas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Chino, CA


“I am curious about your life history and how your spirituality can play a vital role in your recovery.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Efrain Zepeda

Dr. Efrain Zepeda

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • West Covina, CA


Hello! I am Dr. Efrain Zepeda. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker. In the past 26 years of working as a mental health professional, one important lesson I have learned is that the most powerful therapeutic intervention is found in the interpersonal experience that occurs in the client-therapist relationship. Together we can analyze the past to co-create a new meaning to achieve healing. I strongly believe that therapy is not about labeling or judging, but rather about personal discovery.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Curtis Lehmann

Dr. Curtis Lehmann

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • West Covina, CA


“My biggest boast as a therapist is that I make people feel like I've been where they are, regardless if that's the brink of divorce, the mires of depression, or the self-defeating loop of addiction.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Agoura Hills, CA


I veiw the path of a human life span, as each of us interact and peerceives the environment around us in our own unique way. My goal is to help clients look at their options, evaluate choices towarda healthier outcome. My work has involved in helping clients toward building better communication between couples, family members, and individual relationships. It is my belief that counseling / psychotherapy can provide a safe place where personal challenges can be processed, and finding choices toward enhancing the quality of life and improve relationships.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“My approach is attachment-focused and trauma-informed, drawing on EMDR, somatic therapy to help clients not just talk about their struggles, but truly feel different in their relationships and daily lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Garcia

Jessica Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Covina, CA


“My approach is collaborative and client centered, I strive to establish an attentive supportive relationship with each of my clients.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tracy Taris

Tracy Taris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newhall, CA


“I teach my clients how to apply what they learn in session to their real life. The majority of healing takes place between therapy sessions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“For anxiety, I provide psychoeducation on the brain and body's response to threat, and look for ways my clients behaviorally shift so that they can decrease the intensity and frequency of symptoms that get in the way of them living their ideal lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, OCD, Panic disorders, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Van Nguyen

Van Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“I have helped my clients resolve attachment issues by guiding them towards understanding the importance of secure attachment when it comes to mental health and well-being.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Celia Fierro

Celia Fierro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, PTSD/CPTSD, attachment wounds, grief, anxiety and relationship concerns. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, families, veterans, and military-connected clients. My path into psychotherapy began through fine art, consciousness studies and contemplative practice, which continue to shape my appreciation for creativity, meaning, and the complexity of each person’s experience. I earned my M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, completed advanced training in psychedelic-assisted therapies at CIIS, and am pursuing a Ph.D. in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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
There are over 77 therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA accepting new patients.
77+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 91%Stress management
  • 91%Relationship issues
  • 90%Depression
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 61%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 60%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 43%Cigna
  • 39%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 3%Farsi
  • 3%French
  • 1%Arabic
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 26%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 57%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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