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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Palmdale, CA

Palmdale residents dealing with loss, whether from death of a family member or friend, can access grief therapy through Headway's network of 5,741 providers. Our therapists use proven modalities like meaning making and imaginal recounting to support your healing and help you find closure.

Jeffrey Mcnamara

Jeffrey Mcnamara

Therapist

Virtual • California


Life is filled with ups and downs, which can seem overwhelming at times for many of us. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, going through a stressful transition in life, or getting stuck in negative thoughts or beliefs, I am here to help you get unstuck.

I communicate in a direct but supportive manner, fostering an environment where you feel heard. Through active listening and structured feedback, we'll work as a team to identify challenges and set clear, achievable goals. Expect me to be understanding yet focused on guiding you to develop resilience and coping skills to overcome difficulties.

My goal is to work collectively as a team with you to identify current difficulties and assist your efforts to overcome these difficulties in a healthy environment where you feel heard and supported. Measurable treatment goals will be established and take priority for each client I serve.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Laura Russo

Laura Russo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and client centered, meaning we will work together to better understand your experiences, identify your needs and strengths, and begin developing coping strategies.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Linh Dang

Linh Dang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Change, healing, and growth won't be easy, but I'll be with you every step of the way as you mindfully build your self-awareness...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Espericueta

Anna Espericueta

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and my role is to walk alongside you—offering guidance, empathy, and practical support.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sean Kennedy

Sean Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring with me 10+ years of clinical experience in cognitive behavioral, narrative, and talk therapies working with clients who struggle with negative self talk and other anxiety disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Merylee Robbins

Merylee Robbins

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I am trained in emotion-focused and attachment-based models which harness the power of connection and transformative self-understanding to create lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ghazaleh Hanukai

Ghazaleh Hanukai

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed psychotherapist, coach and consultant dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve greater emotional well-being. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or simply seeking personal growth, I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a meaningful way. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels fulfilling, balanced, and authentic, and I’m here to help you get there. No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to face it alone.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Brenda Wade

Dr. Brenda Wade

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is to hear, accept, and feel where you are on your journey, so that together we can explore proven strategies to create your breakthroughs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rafael Calderon

Rafael Calderon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I tailor treatment to fit your individual needs. While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often serves as a starting point, I integrate other therapeutic approaches—including Reality Therapy and Transcendental Therapy—when they best support your...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carlotta Valdez

Carlotta Valdez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My role is not to judge or fix them, but to walk alongside them as they uncover their strengths, understand their patterns of behavior, and move towards healing.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Destiny Howell

Destiny Howell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy with me is a warm, supportive space where you can slow down, be heard, and begin reconnecting with yourself.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mishel Cowart

Mishel Cowart

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My holistic approach to treat depression, anxiety and trauma may incorporate techniques in dream work, creative art, and adaptive reprocessing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Maternal mental health
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gricelda Alvarez

Gricelda Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate. Together, we will work to develop practical coping strategies, deepen your self-awareness, and build on your strengths so you can move toward the balanced and meaningful life you deserve.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Leigh Johnson

Leigh Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


You may be seeking support in moving toward a more preferred version of yourself, your life, and your relationships. You may be questioning important facets of your identity, or wondering how to locate and uproot the seeds of painful and complicated emotions. Perhaps you are curious about navigating a different type of relational structure with your loved ones, or you may be feeling stuck with a particular challenge in the way you connect to others. My role as a therapist is to provide support and facilitate insight that will allow you to work toward your personal goals.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lawrence Yu

Lawrence Yu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I support adults navigating identity, grief and bereavement, and life transitions, with a particular focus on Asian and LGBTQ+ experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Larisa Escalante

Larisa Escalante

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens in safe, attuned relationships, and I work to create a space where you feel deeply seen, heard, and respected.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Demetric Marsh

Demetric Marsh

Therapist

Virtual • California


Demetric “Dee” Marsh, LCSW, JD, is a dedicated behavioral health professional with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She is a multistate licensed Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law School in New York. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Adelphi University, with a specialization in mental health and addictions, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University in Sociology with a minor in Political Science and French Language/Culture.

Dee has extensive experience working in a variety of roles, including psychotherapist, program director, clinical supervisor, adjunct professor, and consultant. She also provides LCSW clinical supervision. Her practice includes working with individuals, families, couples, and groups.

She specializes in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, addictions, grief and loss, workplace and employment issues, women’s issues, diversity and cultural concerns, spirituality, and court-related assessments and recommendations, as well as foster care and adoption-related services.

Dee believes in meeting each client where they are and tailoring treatment to their unique needs. She is committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment that fosters trust, healing, growth, and a strong therapeutic alliance.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Bono-Nguyen

Kimberly Bono-Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe that true healing begins when you feel deeply seen and heard for who you truly are. My goal is to create a warm, engaging space where we can explore your story together, looking beyond just your symptoms to understand you as a whole person.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Bertha Ramirez Magana

Dr. Bertha Ramirez Magana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is deeply collaborative, warm, and tailored entirely to your unique life experience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hovhannes Avagyan

Hovhannes Avagyan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Hovhannes believes in a patient-centered care which ensures optimal treatment of symptoms with the combination of traditional therapies, medications, and holistic treatment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Jonathan Geidel

Jonathan Geidel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients say they appreciate my gentle therapeutic approach, characterized by curiosity, acceptance, and warmth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elida Guzman

Elida Guzman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in helping people gain self-awareness and discover their strengths, so they can overcome challenges and grow.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Veronica Caudillo

Veronica Caudillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Veronica Caudillo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Henderson, Nevada. I work primarily with adult and adolescent women navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

I earned my graduate training in marriage and family therapy and have built my practice around creating a space where women feel genuinely heard and understood. Many of the clients I see arrive feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not like themselves, and my role is to help them find their footing again.

I draw on evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and I accept insurance through Headway so that cost is one less barrier to getting support.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Helma Jafari

Helma Jafari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am deeply committed to supporting individuals in reconnecting with themselves, healing, and growing in meaningful ways.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lorraine Halder

Lorraine Halder

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that seeking help is a courageous first step, and my goal is to make every client feel welcomed, heard, and respected from the moment we meet.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Antonio Shallowhorn

Antonio Shallowhorn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I will integrate CBT and other evidence-based strategies to explore the patterns, experiences, and beliefs that shape how you relate to yourself and others.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yasaman Sharifi

Yasaman Sharifi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have extensive experience and background working with children, teens, adults, couples, families...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Hinojosa

Elizabeth Hinojosa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Liz's philosophy as a healer and alchemist is to honor each experience entrusted to her by offering a nonjudgemental space filled with empathy, compassion and sense of humor.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Sorenson

Elizabeth Sorenson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Trauma-informed treatment aims to equip the client with an experience that increases their ability to trust themselves, others, and the world around them.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natasha Prime

Natasha Prime

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping people through the trials and tribulations of life and helping them find the strengths that are often already within.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lizbeth Benavides

Lizbeth Benavides

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and resilience, regardless of where they are in their journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jeraleen Peterson

Jeraleen Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As my client you can expect to have the respect and support you need to help you find clarity-develop self-acceptance-gain inner strength...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mariah Larkin

Mariah Larkin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I think a collaborative approach is very effective. We both bring strengths and vulnerabilities to the work.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Brown

Christopher Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“A trauma-informed therapist is a compassionate mental health professional who prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Charles Codner

Charles Codner

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I’m Charles, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) dedicated to helping adults build healthier, more fulfilling lives. I work with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-informed care. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can openly explore your experiences, gain insight into patterns that may be holding you back, and develop the tools needed to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachael Young-Reni

Rachael Young-Reni

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am warm, non-judgmental, and supportive. I use various modalities and approaches depending on what is going on in your life and your stated goal.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jeffrey Wirth

Jeffrey Wirth

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have always strived to help them become the best version of themselves as possible, while reaching to accomplish any constructive goals they may have for themselves.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Keith Wilson

Dr. Keith Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Rosa, CA


People say I am a good listener so I will get to know you and the goals you bring to therapy

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maria Vaquerano

Maria Vaquerano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe seeking counseling is a healthy and courageous step, especially during life transitions, some exciting, others overwhelming, and yet at times, transitions come with devasting grief and loss.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Carr

Ryan Carr

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Great to meet you! I'm Ryan Carr, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with adolescents and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, and psychotic disorders. My background includes years of psychiatric nursing in both inpatient and outpatient settings, caring for individuals with a wide range of mental health needs. I believe the best treatment starts with feeling heard, respected, and involved in your care. Together, we'll create a personalized plan focused on helping you feel better and achieve your goals.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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