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Grief counselors and therapists in Mission Viejo, CA
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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 6,008 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.
“My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I value guiding and empowering clients to dive deep into their experiences to gain insights that target and heal problems at their root to gain relief.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
“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
“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
“My approach is collaborative, warm and creative, whereby we work together to understand you better and at a deeper level.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I believe a healthy therapeutic experience can foster a genuine, honest and authentic relationship that can help us become aware of ourselves in the world, heal from our past, cope with our present, and foster a healthy future.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 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 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 am very honest, caring, real and genuine. Encouragement and support for their future journey.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“Therapy can be more than "getting by"—it can be about opening space for freedom, meaning, and the life you truly want to live.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I'm Dr. Jack Sample, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles offering psychodynamic, depth-oriented 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
“I seek to provide clients a safe, non-judgmental place to express and explore their challenges, and help them to rediscover their talents, strengths and resources.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have experienced the transformative power of psychotherapy, and I am passionate about helping my clients experience it for themselves.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I lead with warmth, genuine care and a strong desire to see and hear you from the deepest possible level.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“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
“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 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 take a thoughtful, gentle, and honest approach to psychotherapy. We'll look beyond surface-level symptoms to uncover the deeper patterns shaping your life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I employ a humanistic therapy approach that is client-centered and tailored to your individual therapeutic needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
As a licensed therapist with both an MSW and a PhD in clinical practice and research, I bring a depth of academic knowledge and real-world experience to my work with individuals and couples. My approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based strategies tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
I specialize in helping people navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional resilience, and self-exploration. Whether you're seeking personal growth or looking to strengthen your connection with a partner, my goal is to create a safe, affirming space where meaningful insight and change can emerge.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and those exploring questions around identity, belonging, and connection.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“My approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy. Because lasting change usually requires both structure and depth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My practice and approach is informed by extensive training in psychoanalysis and experience in humanistic and existential therapies...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I provide a unique combination of psychotherapy and coaching that builds on individual strengths to improve personal, relational, professional, and family lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I'm warm, direct, and a little bit stubborn about hope. I'll listen closely and I'll tell you the truth as I see it.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
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
“I believe that learning to build a healthy connection with oneself fosters authentic, fulfilling relationships with others.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“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
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 still consider it a rare privilege to sit with clients in this work, especially those carrying grief, navigating a shifting health picture, or trying to rebuild a relationship that no longer fits the life they want.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive. As a Mexican-American Latina and daughter of immigrant parents, I understand how culture, family expectations, and lived experiences can shape emotional well-being.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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 specialize in treating complex trauma, grief, personality and mood disorders in all ages, from toddlers to elders.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“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 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach, where I listen deeply to both your words and your emotions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Mission Viejo, CA who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Mission Viejo, CA
62+
Average years in practice
12 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Grief or loss
- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 87%Family issues
- 84%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 95%Aetna
- 71%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 66%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 56%Cigna
- 50%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 95%English
- 15%Spanish
- 3%Arabic
- 3%Farsi
- 3%Mandarin
How they see their clients
- 92%In-person or online
- 8%In-person only
Provider gender
- 85%Woman
- 15%Man
License types
- 44%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 15%Clinical Psychologist
- 10%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 8%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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