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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 create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your inner world and reconnect with your natural capacity for healing.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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“I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and co-occurring mental health challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can process your experiences and begin rebuilding with confidence.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I practice trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy and draw from CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches depending on your goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I believe in your ability to grow, heal, change. I ask you to be real, and I am real in return. I talk truth. I listen. I cuss sometimes. I crack jokes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am an eclectic therapist, integrating techniques from different therapeutic approaches to best meet the unique needs of each client.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I practice whole-person care. Rather than treating a diagnosis in isolation, I want to understand what's happening in your life, your body, and your relationships that may be contributing to how you feel—the biological, psychological, social, and...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My non-direct, empathetic, approach will encourage and empower one in order to promote positive change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
I've built my career working in adult medicine, with a deep focus on addiction and medication assisted treatment. Anxiety and depression are areas where I find this work especially rewarding. Regardless of what brings you here, I come to every session with genuine curiosity and a commitment to building real rapport. I see clients virtually, and I keep afternoon and evening hours on weekdays so scheduling can work around your life. Strong patient retention has always been a hallmark of how I practice, and I look forward to building that same kind of relationship with you.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am an LPCC that exuberates compassion and understanding and creates a safe and empowering environment...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe healing happens in relationships where you feel truly seen, understood, and safe enough to be yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My belief in your natural power coupled with your willingness and determination to grow will lead you on a path of transformation.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Diabetes, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work to challenge those beliefs by creating a safe, open space where honest conversations can happen and new patterns can emerge.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should feel like a comfortable, judgment-free space where you can be yourself and talk openly about whatever is on your mind.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and environment—while empowering patients through education and shared decision-making.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe deeply in the power of words and the way they can shape our mental and emotional well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use practical, evidence-based tools to help reduce anxiety and stress through structured, collaborative work rather than talk alone.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I'm a licensed psychologist working with adolescents, adults, and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, grief, significant life changes, or challenges with attention and focus. My goal is to offer a safe, affirming space to explore your life, your story, and what matters most to you — your experiences, your values, and where you hope to go. You are a complex, whole person made up of many parts — and there is room here for all of them.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to engage each client in a warm, non-judgmental environment to allow one to share authentically, with an expected outcome of growth and healing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“They would be looking to improve coping skills, or relationship skills or how to be more fulfilled and creative in their life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe that you are the expert on yourself, your experiences and your goals, while my years of experience and clinical knowledge can provide guidance, perspective, and support along the way.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Therapy is not a one size fits all model. I tailor my approach based on the client’s unique needs, my approach is both empathic and direct.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to offer a steady, grounded, and completely pressure-free space where you don't have to censor your feelings, put on a brave face, or figure it all out on your own.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I offer a warm, holistic, and intuitive approach to therapy where you can feel safe, seen, and supported without judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
We can all feel overwhelmed by persistent sadness, anxiety, or racing thoughts. Major life shifts—like a career change, relationship end, parenting, or new phase of life—can be difficult to navigate. You do not have to figure it out alone.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping adults break free from painful emotional patterns and reclaim a sense of control. My practice specializes in treating mood disorders and guiding individuals through challenging life transitions.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I focus on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard and respected while using evidence-based treatment to address their individual mental health needs and goals.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am committed to offering therapy that is inclusive, culturally responsive, and affirming of all forms of diversity.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with high-performing women of color—professionals, creatives, and caregivers—who are often carrying the emotional weight of success, identity, and responsibility.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe in meeting clients where they are and creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, supportive, and collaborative.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic orientation is eclectic, largely influenced by psychodynamic and humanistic theories.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is 100% non-judgmental, warm, talkative, and strength-based, focusing on building trust, and a respectful relationship.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in El Segundo, California, offering both in-person and
online sessions. My practice centers on depression, codependency, and trauma and PTSD, and I bring a
warm, grounded presence to every session. I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns that once served
them but no longer do, whether in relationships, identity, or day to day coping. Many of my clients are
navigating big life transitions, including new parenthood, since I recently became a parent myself and
understand how much that can reshape a person's sense of self. My goal is to create a space where you
feel safe enough to slow down, understand yourself more deeply, and reconnect with what matters to you.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe a healthy therapeutic experience can foster a genuine, honest and authentic relationship that can help us become aware of ourselves in the world, heal from our past, cope with our present, and foster a healthy future.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, I am particularly passionate about working with queer youth and marginalized communities.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to foster a working relationship where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in creating a safe space where you will be seen, heard, supported, challenged and assisted in gaining tools to address difficulties and struggles.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“With more than ten years of experience in hospital-based clinical care, I've learned just how resilient people truly are—even in their most challenging moments.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work with adults who look "high-functioning" on the outside but feel overwhelmed on the inside—often dealing with anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts/OCD, ADHD, and self-esteem or body image concerns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a warm, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a deeply affirming therapist for LGBTQIAS2+ clients and have extensive experience supporting transgender folks navigating transition, identity, and the mental health weight that often comes with it.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 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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