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Grief counselors and therapists in San Mateo, CA
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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo residents facing bereavement can find compassionate grief therapy with Headway's 5,610 licensed providers. We offer evidence-based support including Complicated Grief Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and specialized counseling for loss of spouse, parent, child, or sibling. Virtual and in-person sessions are available with flexible scheduling to support your healing journey.
“I believe that the best treatment begins with listening. Every person has a unique story, and I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As a parent of children with special needs, I understand the unique challenges families face in balancing a child's needs with their own emotional well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Hello! I’m Yasmin Philipos, and I work with clients in California who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in people-pleasing and relationship patterns. Maybe you’re the one everyone counts on, but you find it hard to say no, set boundaries, or trust that your needs matter too. You can care deeply for others without losing yourself in the process. You may panic when someone is disappointed in you, second-guess your decision to say "no", or wonder whether you're asking for too much. In therapy with me, we'll notice what happens when you want to speak up, set a limit, or choose yourself: but feel pulled to take care of everyone else.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My passion for mental health stems from my own experiences growing up in an Asian culture where emotions and feelings were rarely discussed.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“Our work together is collaborative to uncover the source of the difficult feelings and painful situations that are troubling you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help individuals navigate ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-critical thoughts, and the feeling of being stuck or disconnected from what matters most.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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“Starting medication management can feel overwhelming, so helping you feel at ease is my top priority.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“For 16 years, Elizabeth has worked with people carrying anger they cannot put down, depression that will not lift, and trauma that still runs the day.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“What sets my practice apart is my genuine comfort with diagnostic complexity and co-occurring conditions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe everyone is capable of healing, and I carry that hope into our work while honoring your goals and the realities of your daily life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My background in high-risk obstetrics and perinatal mental health deepens my understanding of how trauma affects well-being across the lifespan.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a space where you feel supported enough to be honest, challenged enough to grow, and safe enough to explore what's going on beneath the surface.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style of therapy is warm, accepting, and engaged. In other words, I'm not just a listening ear...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“In the (virtual) therapy room, you can expect me to be an animated and relatively lighthearted therapist; I pride myself on bringing my genuine self into our therapeutic relationship, and that's someone who's curious and playful.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm an LMFT with specialized perinatal mental health training through Postpartum Support International and Level 3 Gottman Method training.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Most of my clinical training happened in demanding settings... That work taught me not to flinch at difficult material and not to rush people through it.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change so they can feel more confident, balanced, and connected in their lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I have evolved into an experienced Integrative Therapist. Truly believing and knowing, our minds, our bodies and our spirits are designed to heal themselves.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am down-to-earth, empathic, and I especially enjoy bringing my education, persona, and life/career experiences to the patients I serve.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello! My approach is centered in the belief that authentic connection with ourselves and others heals. Therapy is an opportunity to dive deep, to develop greater self knowledge, to come into wholeness, accepting and integrating all of our parts and aligning our lives with our Truth and the fullness of who we are. I look forward to the opportunity to support you.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With a nonjudgmental approach, I strive to create a space where open communication and personal growth can flourish.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I support adults in calming anxiety, reconnecting with their voice, and creating healthier boundaries- so you can feel more grounded, confident, and aligned with the life you want.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Some people come in knowing exactly what they want help with. Others aren't quite sure what's going on, and that's okay too.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and healing, loss and grief, and relationship and parenting challenges. In addition to my training as a therapist, my practice is informed by my many years as a teacher, as well as by my life experience as a husband and father.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I personalize my treatments by being sensitive to client's needs. I apply state of the art treatments based on Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal and Multicultural evidenced-based practices.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I have a client-centered approach and provide a safe space to process life experiences impacting the client.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Clients have noted they can tell I genuinely enjoy connecting with them, and have emphasized feeling sessions are safe, non-intimidating, accepting, and steady.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I offer a nonjudgmental and safe space to help you work through life's challenges and achieve your goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy is a collaborative process where trust, safety, and compassion create space for meaningful growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that you are the expert on your own experience, and my role is to support and facilitate your personal growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help adults address the difficulties and complexities of life by drawing from your own inherent strengths to help you integrate practical and manageable strategies to cope and work towards personal healing and growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I love helping clients to heal from past hurts, manage current stressor, and move forward positively into the future.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am not only a therapist but a real person. Everyone struggles with mood and thoughts and sometimes we all need help navigating the intensity of these experiences.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I help clients leverage their strengths to help achieve their goals using tools (problem identification, stress management, skills building, reflection, and an integrative model I developed to create neuro-reprogramming.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Maybe you’re going through a difficult time, feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, or simply hoping to understand yourself more deeply and keep growing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I specialize in relationship dynamics, addiction, anxiety, anger, depression, and compulsive behaviors.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Hi! My name is Rachel. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I’m here to start with where you are at. We will work collaboratively to help you heal from past hurts and the negative scripts that are running your show. I offer a non judgmental space for you to come, slow down, breathe and just be. My approach includes EMDR, Somatic Therapy and a values- based approach that helps you handle tough thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Diabetes, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 approach is relationship-based, one that prioritizes creating a space of trust, safety, and collaboration.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I believe therapy can be a powerful and meaningful way to heal and grow and develop our best potential.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of San Mateo, CA who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists within 20 miles of San Mateo, CA
26+
Average years in practice
13 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Grief or loss
- 92%Stress management
- 92%Anxiety
- 92%Relationship issues
- 92%Depression
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 58%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 46%Providence Health Plan
- 46%Curative
- 42%Carelon Behavioral Health
Languages spoken
- 100%English
- 12%Spanish
- 8%French
- 8%Hebrew
- 8%Russian
How they see their clients
- 85%In-person or online
- 15%In-person only
Provider gender
- 58%Woman
- 35%Man
- 8%Non-binary
License types
- 50%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 12%Clinical Psychologist
- 12%Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 23%Child or adolescent therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 19%Family therapy
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