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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.

Dr. Caitlin Moroney

Dr. Caitlin Moroney

Psychologist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“Having experienced panic disorder and existential anxiety intimately, I know how disorienting it can feel to reach for meaning when everything seems uncertain.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Times

Michael Times

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting adults, teens, and families in medical, community mental health, and addiction treatment settings. I’ve worked with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. I bring a calm, supportive, and down‐to‐earth style to therapy so clients feel safe and understood. I also teach social work and sociology at the university level, which keeps me grounded in current research and best practices. Most importantly, I care about meeting you where you are and helping you move toward meaningful change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Avon Jones

Avon Jones

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My role is to create a supportive, respectful space where you feel understood and encouraged as you work toward the changes you want in your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bonnie Helmick-O'Brien

Bonnie Helmick-O'Brien

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that healing happens within a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and authenticity.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Infertility
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Waters

Brian Waters

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to make that step feel a little easier by creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yong Joon Park

Yong Joon Park

Therapist

Virtual • La Habra, CA


“Together, we will explore your past and present experiences to gain a deeper understanding of the behavioral issues, triggers, coping mechanisms, and traumas that may be contributing to your challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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
Lisa Paulson

Lisa Paulson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a supportive non-judgmental space where we can work together to move towards healing and growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Katlyn Williams

Katlyn Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Lake Forest, CA


“I believe that meaningful change happens when we feel seen, safe, and supported, and I strive to create a space where you can show up just as you are—without judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nimish Chakarwarti

Nimish Chakarwarti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I provide medication management alongside supportive therapy-informed care. My approach is comprehensive and collaborative...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Vanessa Jiroutek

Vanessa Jiroutek

Therapist

Virtual • California


I earned my Master of Arts degree in psychology with a focus on marriage and family therapy to pursue my passion for helping others navigate life's challenges, achieve personal growth, and heal. My education and training have equipped me with the knowledge and skills to provide effective, evidence-based therapy to my clients.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yadira Amial-Cota

Yadira Amial-Cota

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clovis, CA


“My approach draws from Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, CBT, and DBT to meet your unique needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Megan Williamson

Megan Williamson

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi,

I’m Megan , an LMFT , licensed in California. I am an easy going , kind and compassionate psychotherapist who provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to process life’s challenges and grow in self awareness . I empower clients to find their peace and restore balance.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrew Hosier

Andrew Hosier

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Life is hard, and painful thoughts and feelings are part of that. The goal isn't to get rid of them, it's to learn how to carry them skillfully so you can live in a way you'd be proud of.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My role as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment during our sessions to foster trust and facilitate change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Zamora

Jessica Zamora

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have worked with adolescents, adults, and older adults as they work through life's challenges. I am client-centered with a trauma-informed lens, often leaving clients feeling heard, validated, and empowered to continue reaching their goals.

As someone who has worked as a clinician embedded in a law enforcement agency, I am acutely aware of the realities of first responders and the impact the work can have on the individual and their relationships.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tanisha Mosley

Tanisha Mosley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a mix of deep healing and self-discovery—kind of like an abstract painting with a powerful message.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Virginia Purnell

Virginia Purnell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside clients to understand their experiences and develop practical tools for navigating life's challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Antonio Bañuelos

Antonio Bañuelos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is client centered and strength based, focused on empowering client's involvement in the treatment to their personal recovery.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Theresa Searles

Theresa Searles

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to work with my clients to increase self-empowerment and learn new tools to overcome life challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Leffel

Kate Leffel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, solution-focused and insight-oriented. I draw from both cognitive behavioral and depth psychologies, including IFS, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelli Brower

Kelli Brower

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe everyone deserves an individualized approach to their mental health care and is ultimately in charge of their own journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danny Ertman

Danny Ertman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal for clients is an increased self understanding of their personal process and personal control of emotional and behavioral states.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rosario Rubio

Rosario Rubio

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed clinical social worker, with over 10 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults with major focus on anxiety and depression. I am determined to help you find a balance in your life where you can learn to prioritize your mental health. Prioritizing yourself can be hard, so congrats for taking that first step.

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

Don Nocon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My heart is for queer people who have experienced religious trauma and for couples who are trying to make their relationship thrive.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Margie Tyrone

Margie Tyrone

Therapist

Virtual • California


Margie Tyrone is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with over 20 years of experience providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals, couples, and families. With a deep passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges, Margie specializes in transgender care, offering a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their gender identity and transition experiences.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Matt McGiffen

Matt McGiffen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have focused on crisis management and suicide prevention for much of my professional career, working in community and forensic settings.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hudia Hashemeyan

Hudia Hashemeyan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I support women in reconnecting with themselves, setting boundaries with care, and building lives that feel authentic, grounded and rooted.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juan Valenzuela

Juan Valenzuela

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about supporting and encouraging my brothers and sisters as they seek to navigate the difficulties of life and develop resilience that can lead to personal healing and spiritual growth.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Franklin Smith

Franklin Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through my empathic and empowering approach, my goal is for clients to develop the capacity to tolerate the expression of painful feelings...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Karen Chambre

Karen Chambre

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Over the past 40 years, I have had the pleasure of helping my clients overcome internal and external challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Nicholas Watkins

Nicholas Watkins

Therapist

Virtual • Mountain View, CA


“Nick also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life using his own experience as a veteran who served 10 years enlisted in the Air Force and 1...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Hamawi

Diana Hamawi

Therapist

Virtual • Temecula, CA


“I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, relational and developmental trauma, emotional neglect, high-conflict family and partner dynamics, codependency, C-PTSD, anxiety, and boundary issues.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Carrie Eagles

Carrie Eagles

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been a social worker for almost 20 years and bring a lot of experience and a strong foundation in the foundation of the field...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elaine Dern

Elaine Dern

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy offers an individual the power and insight to begin the process towards empowering one's life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Harrison

Veronica Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I aim to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward greater clarity, confidence, and balance.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Audrey Levy

Dr. Audrey Levy

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am Dr. Audrey Levy. I live on a cruising boat, and my private practice hours are available 24/7 by appointment only. I am experienced in helping my clients deal with issues such as Loss and Grief Recovery, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Crisis Counseling, Stress Reduction, Depression and Anxiety. I provide an empathetic, and nurturing environment where you will feel heard, and most importantly, understood. Together we will work on ways to help you understand your feelings and compulsions.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Travis Fortenberry

Travis Fortenberry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I give the aura of being neutral and serene, which is my overall goal and focus as a practitioner of the sacred art of counseling.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terri Carsley

Terri Carsley

Therapist

Virtual • Tarzana, CA


Hi! My name is Terri Carsley and I have been practicing as a Marriage and Family therapist for the last 16 years. I am a transplant from the East Coast, but have lived in Los Angeles for over 30 years. I have a background in treating addiction and trauma. I am an advanced level somatic practitioner, using both my talk therapy and trauma therapy to help individuals, couples and families achieve healthy communication and heal emotional wounds.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Wendi White

Wendi White

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with families navigating highly conflictual life transitions, and my focus is to explore your unique needs and goals.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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