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Grief counselors and therapists in Northridge, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Northridge, CA

Grief doesn't follow a timeline. Headway provides access to therapists trained in anticipatory grief, prolonged grief disorder therapy, and bereavement support in Northridge. With 70+ insurance plans accepted, many clients pay as little as $0 per session.

Dr. Cristina Balesh

Dr. Cristina Balesh

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach to care centers on you. We work together to create a plan that reflects your needs, values, and goals.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kjersti Schmitz

Kjersti Schmitz

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“My aim is to provide a supportive space where you can carefully face your fears and move through your pain as you reclaim what feels lost and discover meaning and renewed hope in your life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Arlette Large

Arlette Large

Therapist

Virtual • Eureka, CA


“I know healing isn't linear—everyone's path looks different—and my goal is to meet you exactly where you are with empathy and practical guidance.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Saloomeh Nakh Saz

Saloomeh Nakh Saz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens in a relationship built on trust, so we'll move at a pace that feels right for you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rashida Khan

Rashida Khan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive with kindness, compassion, and respect, and look forward to collaborating on treatment together to achieve motivation and progress.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Beth Sopkin

Beth Sopkin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use an authentic approach to therapy; I find that my clients respond well to me being myself with them, so that they then feel comfortable being themselves with me.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracey Downs

Tracey Downs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a conversational approach, creating a friendly connection that allows you space to vent and process...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kiami Bibb

Kiami Bibb

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I possess an innate ability to establish trusting and healing relationships, with core values and passion for connecting with genuine compassion and gentle care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Karen Patton

Karen Patton

Therapist

Virtual • Signal Hill, CA


I create a safe space for you to describe how you see yourself in the world and to notice patterns that have persisted, and that may hamper you from achieving optimal relationships and completing your goals. I work with a range of ages, from young adults to seniors, and with a multicultural diverse population in California. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety and trauma related issues.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Avi Levin

Avi Levin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“It's within the potential space of the therapeutic experience that we can grow beyond our prior limitations.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dara Charlton

Dara Charlton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen, safe, and supported. I help clients move from self criticism to self connection.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kelly Thompson

Kelly Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the power of meaningful, collaborative conversation. I work tirelessly to empower individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joe Kovacevich

Joe Kovacevich

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our focus together will be on bringing awareness and curiosity into your internal world so you become more integrated and content in life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kelly Phipps Gesker

Kelly Phipps Gesker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Roubina Centeno

Roubina Centeno

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am certified and specialize in maternal mental wellness and work primarily with women experiencing life transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krista Zabor

Krista Zabor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is centered on compassion and non-judgement. Each of us needs support and care to heal and thrive in this challenging world.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Yvonne Perez-Sallaberry

Yvonne Perez-Sallaberry

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“As a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach rooted in evidence-based practices.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Megan Cardwell-Henry

Megan Cardwell-Henry

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! My name is Megan and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with clients as young as 4 years old and up. I frequently work with clients who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, and relationship problems.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Pechan

Christina Pechan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I integrate evidence-based practices with a warm, relational style, so sessions feel like a safe space you look forward to joining.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Karen Cash

Karen Cash

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am available to assist with many of the current issues that are affecting us all. Issues os depression, anxiety and PTSD are impacting many. Relationship and communication challenges are problematic. Challenging adolescents and children suffering from ADHD or Learning Disabilities are impacting family life. I can assist you with these common challenges, and help to provide and process solutions.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Nichelle Ward

Nichelle Ward

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe every individual already holds the capacity for growth and healing, and my role is to help uncover and build upon those inner resources.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Mccrary

Karen Mccrary

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tracy, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT 123208. I worked as a teacher and decided to go back to school and continue my education, to enable me to work with families, couples and individuals in a therapeutic setting. My focus is family, marriage and couples counseling. I have experience working with families that have unconventional lifestyles. In addition, I have experience working with couples, teens, groups and children. I have worked with the school district as a mental health counselor, as well as conducted group therapy in all settings. I am trained in Gottman Method for Couples and Bariatric Assessment certified.

•Couples Counseling •Specialization in Gottman Method and Sex Therapy. Individual Adult, Tween & Teen Counseling •Anger Management, ADHD, ADD. Certified Bariatric Assessments. Supervision for Interns. Family Therapy, and court appointed therapist for Reunification Therapy.

I believe that each individual has a purpose and that sometimes we need assistance in finding our purpose. Let me help you find your own purpose or regain focus on your life's path to feeling satisfied in the life you are living. I am available via online or in person and licensed in California and Arizona.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Aaron Esparza

Dr. Aaron Esparza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is calm, approachable, and straightforward—I listen closely, offer empathy, and provide practical guidance when it's helpful.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Maija Slisco

Maija Slisco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring both professional training and a lifetime of personal experience to my work, which helps me approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and attunement.”
Grief or loss, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Linda Snouffer

Linda Snouffer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I empower people to decrease their negative thinking and build new insights into their own natural strengths and creating awarenesses to triggers that may keep them from being their best selves.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Rheannon Chavez

Rheannon Chavez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have extensive experience working with clients across the lifespan, with a primary focus on supporting individuals navigating Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terra Forristel

Terra Forristel

Therapist

Virtual • California


I provide compassionate, strengths-based therapy to support individuals navigating life’s most difficult seasons, including trauma, major life transitions, and grief. My approach centers on helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they work through emotional challenges and move toward healing and resilience.

I specialize in grief and loss, adjustment to terminal illness, and anxiety. Using process-oriented and compassion-focused counseling techniques, I help clients explore their experiences at a deeper level while developing practical tools for emotional balance and self-understanding. I am also trained in Brainspotting, an evidence-based trauma therapy that supports clients in processing deep emotional pain and unresolved trauma in a safe and supportive environment.

My goal is to create a therapeutic space where clients feel understood, respected, and encouraged to grow at their own pace.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, End of life care, PTSD, Trauma
Energetic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gary Reaves

Gary Reaves

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to understand each individual as a whole person rather than a set of symptoms, and I work to create a therapeutic environment that is respectful, collaborative, and conducive to lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lani Espinas

Lani Espinas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will hold you accountable, challenge you, and give you homework since I don't believe 45 mins a week is sufficient to rectify lifelong patterns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kiya Immergluck

Kiya Immergluck

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist and an Addictions Counselor with 45 years of experience...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kabirat Oyenuga

Kabirat Oyenuga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that when mental health struggles go unaddressed, everything else in life suffers — and that healing is not only possible, it's necessary.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Wenninger

Dr. Lisa Wenninger

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with individual adults and certain families who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, sad, lonely, sensitive, anxious, or defeated. If you're feeling heavy by everything going on, or feeling frantic, or having conflict in your relationships or are just feeling lost in any way, I would love to see if I can help! I also work with family units going through transition or strain, such as conflict between a parent and their adult child, or supporting parents who are experiencing difficult things with their child or teen.

I have a lot of experience helping people through loss, whether it's a breakup, losing a job, or a loved one - including loss of a pet, which is a specialty of mine. I have special interest in supporting other therapists, and also community organizers and activists who are engaged in social justice work. Many of my clients are trans or NB, and others are gay, lesbian, or queer. Poly and kink affirming.

I offer telehealth services to clients in California, Idaho, Washington, or Virginia.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Gina Digiacomo

Gina Digiacomo

Therapist

Virtual • Anaheim, CA


“To empower people by building each individual a personal tool box with all the strategies and coping skills needed and appropriate to each persons situation, circumstance, personal growth and relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elsa Quintanilla

Elsa Quintanilla

Therapist

Virtual • Kingsburg, CA


“For the past 18 years, I've been dedicated to practicing psychotherapy. As both a practitioner and a lifelong student of depth psychotherapy, I strive to embrace the whole person—emotionally, physically, and spiritually.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bosco Lee

Bosco Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I became a psychotherapist because I believe deeply in the human capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sean Richards

Sean Richards

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will challenge you in a warm yet effective environment. My clients have described me as the love and support they need.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jeff J Garcia

Jeff J Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space in both English and Spanish where you can feel truly heard and empowered.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Diana Garcia

Diana Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of social work experience and 5 years of experience as a psychotherapist. My experience ranges from treating children ages 5 and older to treating geriatric individuals aged 70+. I am a bilingual, Latina therapist and I conduct therapy in both English and Spanish. I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health and private practice treating a range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, co-occurring disorders, and more. Much of my work has been focused on working with the Latino community in Southern California as well as disadvantaged communities of color.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sherry Gibbons

Sherry Gibbons

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe report is half the battle. As we establish a repport, I remain openminded and supportive yet I will challenge your thinking and ask hard questions as needed.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Vanessa Baron

Vanessa Baron

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I identify as a first-generation Latina, cisgender woman. I'm passionate about working with BIPOC families, and individuals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

About our therapists located within 20 miles of Northridge, CA who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Northridge, CA
There are over 96 therapists in Northridge, CA accepting new patients.
96+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 96%Relationship issues
  • 94%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 61%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 56%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 45%Providence Health Plan
  • 43%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 14%Spanish
  • 5%Armenian
  • 3%Farsi
  • 2%Arabic
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 64%Woman
  • 33%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 60%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 5%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 11%Child or adolescent therapy

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