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Grief counselors and therapists in Oakland, CA
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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Oakland, CA
Grieving in Oakland? Headway connects you with 5,629 licensed providers experienced in grief counseling, bereavement support, and trauma processing. Access evidence-based therapies like Complicated Grief Treatment and CBT through virtual or in-person sessions, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
“I am guided by my values of Compassion, Wisdom, Healing and Empowerment. My focus is helping people THRIVE in healthy lifestyle and wellbeing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My work is grounded in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, with careful attention to development, attachment, trauma, and the complexity of each individual's inner life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“As a relational psychodynamic therapist, I focus on building a genuine connection with you so we can explore what's getting in the way...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
“I incorporate nature, art, movement, coping skills and mindfulness exercises into sessions so my clients can gain insight and increase awareness of mind and body connection to reduce feelings of anxiety and feel more at ease, calm, present and...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and depth-oriented. I integrate psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives with mindfulness and somatic awareness...”
Grief or loss, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe building an authentic human relationship rooted in non-judgement, caring attention, and respect for your unique goals is the key to effective therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help you slow down enough to notice what's actually happening in your body in the moment things get hard, not just the words being said.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My mission is to help people to be more themselves by challenging their limitations and empower them.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I help my clients feel worthy of turning their big loving hearts toward themselves so they can feel more agency and alignment in their lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I believe the best therapeutic relationships are built on genuine connection, trust, and the freedom to be fully yourself without fear of judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“It turns out our pain and problems are alchemized when we uncover compassion for our ailing parts (rather than avoid or distract ourselves from them).”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I have a deep commitment to seeing people flourish in relationship to themselves, and to others. For many of us, we have some sense of what makes relationships great and what makes them terrible. Knowing and experiencing what makes great relationships stronger, and what turns terrible relationships around, is where I can work alongside you. As someone who has been stepped in Attachment science, I love allowing for people to make more coherent sense of their internal world, to build or restore bonds with others.
Grief or loss, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I know that reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and my goal is to make that step feel met with warmth, understanding, and collaboration.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe people have an innate capacity to heal and reclaim pleasure, connection and power in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I love the trust, safety, openness and caring that take place on their own in a psychotherapy relationship that is working.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I offer a space where you don't have to filter or perform—where we can slow things down and make sense of what's coming up for you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“The work of joining a person in articulating, understanding, and organizing their experience is a wonderful thing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“My approach to providing care includes empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, transparency and radical curiosity.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is depth-oriented, using a systemic lens to help clients work toward meaningful life goals while strengthening their capacity for connection.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Seeking help for your mental health is a sign of strength, and I am proud of people who advocate for their well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I provide compassionate trauma-informed therapy for a broad range of concerns, with particular emphasis on anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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“My hope is to create a compassionate and safe environment for my clients so they can be themselves...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Infertility
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“We'll explore ways you are shaped by family, community, and culture, and what this means about how you show up in the world.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
As a mature therapist with more than 35 years of experience, I bring both professional expertise and the wisdom that comes from a lifetime of helping people navigate life's challenges. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I believe that every person has the capacity to heal and grow. I work comfortably with people from diverse cultural, spiritual, and socioeconomic backgrounds and strive to create a warm, respectful environment where clients feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood. I love my work and consider it a privilege to walk alongside people as they create healthier, more meaningful lives.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe the bedrock of this partnership is your sense of safety within it, and it is from this safe place that change begins to feel possible.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is collaborative, structured, and focused on helping you better understand patterns that keep you stuck.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, OCD
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your pursuit of wellness.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“They usually tell me that they feel comfortable with me as a professional, heard, not judged, and respected.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anxiety and perfectionism have turned your mind into a battleground. Your inner critic nitpicks every interaction, leaving you exhausted by thoughts of “Damnit, why can’t I just be better!” Painful memories get louder, no matter how hard you try to ignore them. Daily invalidations of your Latina, queer, or immigrant identity sting, and you feel isolated as you keep your suffering to yourself. You’ve tried everything: doom scrolling, drinking, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling hopeless and weighed down.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I take a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach, meaning we look at how past experiences and relationships may still be influencing your present-day emotions and connections.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help clients regain clarity, strengthen resilience, and move toward a life that feels more aligned and meaningful.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“In our healing journey together, connection to our emotions, our body (somatic mindfulness), our creativity and life force brings deeper relationships with others and a greater connection to ourselves.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“In play therapy, I provide an attuned, creative, and supportive environment for youngsters of all ages.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a Certified UC Berkeley Sleep Therapist, I can actively work with you to rewire your sleep patterns and tackle the trauma or stress keeping you awake.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling a little bit lighter, more connected, more seen, more validated, and armed with new tools, insight, and strategies to handle overwhelming emotions or interpersonal and social scenarios.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I take a holistic, client-centered approach rooted in Gestalt principles, focusing on mind, body, and emotions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in supporting young adults and women through life transitions like college, career changes, pregnancy, and postpartum.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“My warm, collaborative approach creates an atmosphere where you can feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Understanding that past experiences can profoundly impact current struggles and hinder personal growth, Elizabeth's therapeutic approach is rooted in individuality, integrating somatic and person-centered techniques to create a safe therapeutic...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Known for her warm demeanor, empathy, and ability to connect with clients of all ages, Arianna empowers clients to develop essential coping skills and build resilience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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