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Grief counselors and therapists in Orange, CA


Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Orange, CA
Grieving the loss of a parent, partner, sibling, or friend requires specialized support. In Orange, Headway offers access to grief counselors and therapists skilled in meaning-making, bereavement therapy, and Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy (PGD-T). With virtual and in-person sessions available, you can find the right fit among our extensive network of providers to help you through this difficult time.
Seeking support is a brave and meaningful step, and I want to honor the courage it takes to be here. Grounded in trauma-informed care and the healing power of connection, I walk alongside clients with warmth and curiosity as they rediscover safety, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by both personal and professional experiences that deepened my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the importance of meaningful support. I’ve worked with diverse populations in various settings where my focus was on supporting healing through a trauma-informed lens. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work degree from Baylor University, where I completed the clinical track and earned a certificate in trauma-informed care.
I provide therapy for adults, teens, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, mood disorders, and complex relationship dynamics. In addition to individual work, I support parents and co-parents in strengthening communication and collaboration to promote healthier family systems.
My work centers queer and transgender preteens, teens, and adults, as well as individuals with current or past foster care involvement. My clients may be feeling overwhelmed, questioning their identity, or don't know where to start with therapy. I can support you by helping you notice patterns and build trust in your own process.
I am a seasoned behavioral health and forensic psychology leader with over 20 years of experience in county, correctional, and community settings. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, two master’s degrees, and I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist as of 2019. My work centers on trauma‐informed care, substance use, sexual abuse victims and offenders, crisis intervention, and forensic experiences.
I'm John, a licensed psychologist practicing in Utah and California. I started out in information technology because I loved computers and making sense of data, but over time I found I enjoyed working with people more than working with machines, so I went back to school and earned my doctorate in clinical psychology (PsyD). Since then I have worked in counseling centers, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and schools, and I have really enjoyed applying the science of psychology to help people understand themselves and navigate the challenges of everyday life. I see teens, young adults, adults, and older adults for concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, relationships, men's mental health, and questions of religion and spirituality.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Orange, CA who help people navigate grief and loss



- 100%Grief or loss
- 97%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 85%Stress management
- 85%Family issues

- 98%Aetna
- 78%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 65%Cigna
- 53%Blue Shield of California

- 96%English
- 19%Spanish
- 3%Farsi
- 2%Arabic
- 2%Mandarin

- 93%In-person or online
- 7%In-person only

- 77%Woman
- 22%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 41%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 16%Clinical Psychologist
- 16%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

- 100%Individual therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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