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Grief counselors and therapists in Santa Barbara, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Santa Barbara, CA

Coping with bereavement, anticipatory grief, or the loss of a loved one requires compassionate, specialized care. Headway's Santa Barbara-based network includes therapists experienced in grief counseling, meaning-making, and trauma-informed support to help you process your loss.

Baharan Rahimi

Baharan Rahimi

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Niguel, CA


“My approach is humanistic, compassionate, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Maria Galvan

Maria Galvan

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a bilingual therapist dedicated to supporting women navigating complex life transitions, young adults, college students, and Spanish speaking & Latino communities. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed by where you are in life, you don't have to navigate it alone. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My goal is to create a welcoming space where you feel understood, and comfortable sharing the concerns that brought you to therapy. We'll work together to honor your background and experiences while finding an approach that feels right for you.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Doris Hayes

Doris Hayes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and respect, ensuring you feel heard, valued, and actively involved in your care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Sayeh Ghazi

Dr. Sayeh Ghazi

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe to be yourself—no masking, no judgment—just real conversations about what you want to change and how we can get there.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sherri Crespin

Sherri Crespin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I create a therapeutic space where you can explore your experiences without judgment or shame, and where your insights about your own mental health are valued.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christina Billings

Christina Billings

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work from the belief that healing occurs when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered, especially those navigating complex or high-acuity mental health concerns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Felicia Stansbury

Felicia Stansbury

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you as we explore challenges, build insight, and identify the tools and perspectives that support the changes you want to make.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wendy Barajas

Wendy Barajas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a first-gen Latina, I understand the struggle to balance bicultural identify and generational trauma.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Krista Swanson

Dr. Krista Swanson

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“For 34 years, I've focused my adult and child practice on authenticity, attachment and trauma (interpersonal, disaster, developmental and violence).”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marccene Saint Hilaire

Marccene Saint Hilaire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“With more than 3 years of advanced practice experiences, telemedicine has given an opportunity to reach people who have been facing a variety of challenges in the most remote part.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Minh Tran

Dr. Minh Tran

Therapist

Virtual • California


Xin chào! I am a relationally-oriented Jungian depth psychotherapist with degrees from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I enjoy working with creatives, students of psychotherapy, and those dedicated to a life oriented toward meaningfulness.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Oakland, CA


“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 3 insurance carriers
Veronica Rolon

Veronica Rolon

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! I am Veronica Rolon, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a bilingual, bicultural Latinx mental health therapist, I am passionate and dedicated in promoting mental health wellness for women of color, addressing a wide range of concerns including; Anxiety, Depression, Wok Stress, Self-esteem, Identity Development, Relationship Concerns, Life Transitions, Grief, Loss, Trauma, Parenting Concerns, and Maternal-Infant Mental Health.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ana Flores

Ana Flores

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is flexible and client-led. Some days you may need tools and structure; other days you might just need someone to sit with you in the moment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shirley Remmers-Mesman

Shirley Remmers-Mesman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes mental health care should feel human—not rushed or impersonal.

I provide a non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and feel understood. My approach integrates thoughtful medication management with psychotherapy when appropriate, always tailored to your individual needs.

Diagnosis can be an important part of understanding your experience, but it’s only one piece of the picture. I look at your mental, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as the life experiences that shape what you’re going through.

I offer collaborative, grounded care to help you move toward a more balanced, integrative, and holistic sense of well-being.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nidhi Patel

Nidhi Patel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to offer a supportive, down-to-earth space where you feel understood and can create meaningful, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Adrienne Buenrostro

Adrienne Buenrostro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a CBT therapist who believes the client has the answers inside them and it is my job to help them find them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lisa Jorgensen-Mattmann

Lisa Jorgensen-Mattmann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Getting to know your strengths will be a priority. Next, we will work on setting attainable goals and work together, course correct when needed, to achieve your goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sophia Nouri

Sophia Nouri

Psychologist

Virtual • California


If you're looking for an empathic, reliable therapist, I strive to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore current stressors, past experiences, relationship dynamics, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. I believe meaningful change begins with feeling heard, understood, and safe enough to be authentic.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sonja Fisher-Carrington

Sonja Fisher-Carrington

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is we are working as a team toward a goal you have indicated you want to work towards.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Martinez Silva

Sandra Martinez Silva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adults—especially women and first-generation folks—who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained by anxiety, stress, burnout, and big life changes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Cindy Nguman

Cindy Nguman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a warm, supportive conversation rather than a rigid clinical interrogation.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katelyn Wells

Katelyn Wells

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring warmth, humor, and honesty into the room, because healing happens best when you feel like a real human being, not a diagnosis.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brandy Jaramillo

Brandy Jaramillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a licensed clinical social worker specializing in supporting adults navigating the complex emotional landscape of chronic illness, depression, anxiety, burnout, caregiver stress, and life transitions.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chase Christensen

Chase Christensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Working with clients who have trauma, depression, ADHD, and Bipolar are areas I am very comfortable with and would consider a strength of mine.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Mojica

Elizabeth Mojica

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health. I provide care in both English and Spanish. I enjoy helping people better understand their mental health and find treatment that works for them.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mary Carter

Mary Carter

Therapist

Virtual • West Covina, CA


I bring 14 + years of experience providing thrrapy in both private and clinical settings. My work is grounded in a client centered strengths-based approach, rooted in unconditional, positive regard and a commitment to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where client can openly share their stories.

I identify as neurodivergent and have personally and professionally navigated ADHD. This experience allows me to bring both clinical knowledge lived understanding to my work, helping clients recognize their strengths, develop effective strategies, and move toward meaningful growth and stability.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nubia Hennessey

Nubia Hennessey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I find what I end up helping people do most is to connect with themselves to make better choices and connect back with important people in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edith Mercado-Jimenez

Edith Mercado-Jimenez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood, right from the very first conversation.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lindsay Fisher

Lindsay Fisher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“I see mental health care as deeply personal work. The trust you place in me is something I hold sacred.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Bailey Borup

Bailey Borup

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a compassionate, client-centered therapist who believes therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rashea Murphy

Rashea Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I've been working in mental health since I was in my twenties — over 20 years, most recently within LA County public service. I'm now building a private practice focused on adults who are actively choosing to be in therapy. I see clients via telehealth throughout California.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Frankie Guzman

Frankie Guzman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a warm, practical approach — I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation, not a formal evaluation.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sunni Gessel

Sunni Gessel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sonora, CA


“Each session will address any concerns you have with your current mental health medications, current life stressors which may be impacting your mental health, and provide opportunities for questions and learning regarding your medication or mental...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Trent Keatley

Trent Keatley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide you useful tools/skills while helping you find and trust your own inner wisdom to live your most authentic life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Maguire

Maria Maguire

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Rosa, CA


I’m grateful to have a career that allows me to be authentically myself and spend my days talking deeply about things that matter. I love working with motivated, bright people who know they have a lot to offer, but feel a bit blocked. I find great joy in helping people unblock to find ease and authenticity in their own lives.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandon Evans

Brandon Evans

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy, creating a safe space where you can feel heard, respected, and understood.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Rendon

Ashley Rendon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help clients process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and build resilience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sheila Clifford

Sheila Clifford

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am strengths based and use CBT/DBT. It is incredibly important to me that you feel that your strengths are highlighted and utilized as we build a plan for the healthiest version of yourself.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Maria Herrera

Maria Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see therapy as a collaboration between the therapist and the client. You are the expert in your life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our therapists in Santa Barbara, CA who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Santa Barbara, CA
There are over 6,034 therapists in Santa Barbara, CA accepting new patients.
6,034+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 78%Cigna
  • 76%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 67%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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