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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Mission Viejo, CA

Navigating grief after losing a loved one takes time and support. Headway connects Mission Viejo residents with 5,632 licensed therapists trained in grief counseling, bereavement support, and evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment to help you process loss and find meaning. Sessions are available virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling.

Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • 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

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Thomas Gigliotti

Thomas Gigliotti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Corona, CA


“My approach to therapy is blending positive psychology and evidenced based therapies to focus on building strengths and challenging cognitive belief structures to create healthier blueprints for optimal living.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Dr. Seima Diaz

Dr. Seima Diaz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Anaheim, CA


“I combine insight with practical tools to create meaningful, measurable change in adolescents and adults.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Jose Cholula Bruno

Dr. Jose Cholula Bruno

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Santa Ana, CA


“I specialize in working with professionals, athletes, coaches, trainers, and other high-achieving individuals to address areas of anxiety and stress.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Nate Anderson

Nate Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Costa Mesa, CA


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Melissa Paz-Medrano

Melissa Paz-Medrano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Orange, CA


“I believe therapy is helping individuals reconnect with their strengths, build self-awareness, develop practical tools while moving toward healing and growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Maria Fuster

Dr. Maria Fuster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Irvine, CA


“My approach integrates psychotherapy with the art making process to assist in developing insight and understanding of how the past has influenced the present...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joanna Schrudder

Joanna Schrudder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Orange, CA


“I work collaboratively to create safe space where my clients can explore their stories, strengths, and foster meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sara Asadifar

Sara Asadifar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I like to point out body language and any emotions I see clients resist talking about as a way to go deeper.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Moina Khan

Moina Khan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Fountain Valley, CA


“I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance, founded on mutual trust, engagement, and belief in the process of therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer De Santis

Jennifer De Santis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Anaheim, CA


“I have a vast amount of experience in working with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, infertility, perinatal and postpartum, trauma and more.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Saira Miranda

Saira Miranda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Corona, CA


“I am committed to creating an open and safe environment to help you overcome challenges, stresses, and/or adversity.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shabana Haxton

Shabana Haxton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Corona, CA


“I specialize in depression especially postpartum depression. I can help with family issues, couples therapy, and cross cultural families.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leslie Lucas

Leslie Lucas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Corona, CA


“I have many years of experience working with children in the foster care system particularly transitional age youth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ryan Yamamoto

Ryan Yamamoto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Yorba Linda, CA


“I like to explore childhood experiences and relationships, because I believe these experiences greatly inform a person's views of themself, others and relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nancy Rocco

Nancy Rocco

Therapist

In-person • 20 mi away • Yorba Linda, CA


“Because of my background in medicine, psychology and social work, I'm able to bring a unique diversity of observations and assessments to my clients.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Heidi Dryer

Heidi Dryer

Therapist

In-person • 20 mi away • Yorba Linda, CA


“Complex trauma leaves a lasting blueprint on your mind, body, and nervous system, which is why traditional talk therapy alone often feels like it isn't enough.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Norman Quintero

Dr. Norman Quintero

Therapist

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


“He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic principles to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while also feeling deeply heard, respected, and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

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Lynn Burk

Lynn Burk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I'm trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a rapid and effective eye-movement therapy used to treat trauma, PTSD, panic attacks, and more.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Gonzalez

Christine Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


Your goals are most important to me, but I do recommend goals when needed. I accept you just as you are. I will work together with you to achieve an improved quality of life. I have over 30 years experience working in mental health counseling, and 10 1/2 years as a licensed provider. In that time, I have learned to use a variety of modalities. I tailor the type of therapy to my client and to his/her needs, so I might introduce more than one type during our work together. The issues I work with most include depression, anxiety, and trauma, I am also certified in addiction recovery, and neurodivergent issues.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Abdel Tayyem

Abdel Tayyem

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Corona, CA


Hi, I’m Abdel! With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. As a bilingual speaker in English and Arabic, I specialize in creating an inclusive environment where patients from all backgrounds feel truly heard and respected. My goal is to empower you through open communication and evidence-based treatment to help you achieve lasting wellness.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kimmy Hunkle

Kimmy Hunkle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I don't believe therapy should consist of spending years talking in circles while your life stays the same.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Matthew Lynch

Dr. Matthew Lynch

Psychologist

In-person • 21 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
Terri Williams

Terri Williams

Therapist

In-person • 21 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“My therapy approach is collaborative and strength-based. Therapy doesn't have to be all heavy lifting—there can be room for lightness, too.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dennis Ly

Dennis Ly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—not just the symptoms—by addressing emotional, physical, and lifestyle factors that contribute to mental health.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Clint Nacar

Clint Nacar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“With the collaboration of each patient, Mr. Nacar strives to develop individualized plans of care addressing each patient's unique situation and concerns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rainbow Tarumoto

Rainbow Tarumoto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am especially passionate about supporting individuals who have experienced medical trauma, chronic stress, or life transitions that have impacted their mental well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jackson Tea

Jackson Tea

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is rooted in creating a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to take an active role in your treatment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Vivienne Peng

Vivienne Peng

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“I believe that healing begins in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My integrative treatment approach includes medication management, psychotherapy-informed techniques, psychoeducation, and holistic strategies rooted in trauma-informed care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Gregory Loumagne

Dr. Gregory Loumagne

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Yorba Linda, CA


“I have a warm and relational style that help create a safe atmosphere to explore what may be going on for people below the surface.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and environment—while empowering patients through education and shared decision-making.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Timothy Won

Timothy Won

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • La Palma, CA


“With more than 14 years of experience, I work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and relationship challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Tina Butler

Tina Butler

Therapist

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


“I focus on helping clients harness positive energy to create personal success in their lives and relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stacy Woolman

Stacy Woolman

Therapist

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


My hope is to help the client and families reach their goals and to provide them with a safe and non-judgmental place to do that. When working with a client, I will assist in allowing the clients to process their feelings and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental environment.

I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have a strong understanding of deaf culture.

I have many years of experience working with couples, families, adults, young adults, teens, and children.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shinpei Chai

Shinpei Chai

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and honest, with a focus on helping clients feel safe, understood, and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sally Amaya

Sally Amaya

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


“I also bring a personal understanding of what it means to prioritize well-being and manage stress after going through my own life-changing health journey.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maximiliano Cabellos

Maximiliano Cabellos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Riverside, CA


Hi

My name is Maximiliano Cabellos, LMFT


I am here to support you in addressing your needs and help you discover an appropriate and healthy approach. My goal is to assist you in getting to the root of challenges and overcoming them to live a more fulfilled life.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gerrald Angeles

Gerrald Angeles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Montclair, CA


“My approach is practical and individualized. I take time to understand your symptoms, history, treatment goals, and medication concerns before making recommendations.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ijeoma Mbadugha

Ijeoma Mbadugha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“I believe that our patients and families deserve the best in healthcare delivery. My purpose is to help eliminate the stigma and barriers to mental healthcare...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Carlos Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Long Beach, CA


“I focus on creating a down-to-earth, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can slow things down, talk honestly about what's going on, and start making sense of what's been feeling heavy or stuck.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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