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Grief counselors and therapists in Santa Monica, CA
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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Santa Monica, CA
Loss of a loved one—whether a parent, partner, sibling, or friend—deserves compassionate care. Santa Monica residents can find grief counseling and trauma-informed support through Headway's network of providers trained in Complicated Grief Treatment and meaning-making approaches. Sessions are flexible, affordable, and often covered by insurance.
“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive, fostering a safe space where clients feel heard and empowered.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique experiences, helping you build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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
I'm an open minded individual and welcome any topics in treatment
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“The quality of the therapeutic relationship is extremely important when working on issues that are of concern.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Together, we explore how earlier experiences have shaped the ways you connect today, helping you understand why certain patterns show up in relationships and why they can feel difficult to change, even when you're aware of them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Her style is compassionate, grounded, and direct, creating a space where clients feel supported while also encouraged to grow.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is interactive and optimistic, and I support clients in trusting themselves in this process.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and I strive to offer a safe and supportive environment to help build that resilience.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Rebecca enjoys working with adolescents and adults who need assistance with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, family system concerns, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and somatic symptoms.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I am here to support you in building self-awareness + learning tools to help you overcome the challenges you are facing so you can thrive.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My hope is for you to have a deeper, more compassionate relationship to yourself, the important people in your life, and the world around you.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I approach therapy from a collaborative perspective, viewing my clients as the experts in their own lives while seeking to empower them to foster positive change...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I offer a balance of deep empathy and analytical precision. My goal is to establish a foundation of trust where you feel completely secure exploring your story.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm proud to offer an affirming space for LGBTQIA+ clients. Everyone has their own story, and I'd be honored to hear yours with genuine curiosity and zero judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I use integrative and holistic approaches to providing medication management and working with clients across all ages and stages, to address a wide range of mental health conditions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
For nearly 13 years, I worked as a psychotherapist at a mens' long term substance abuse treatment program, The Fellowship Center, Inc. in Escondido California. I obtained several certifications as a drug and alcohol counselor, but I relied primarily on my training as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to perform individual psychotherapy for residents in the treatment program.
I also have obtained training in Eye Movement Desentitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which I believe provides a robust treatment intervention for trauma. I now have 10 years experience using EMDR both in person and by telehealth with more than one hundred fifty clients.
I also have a strong interest in mindfulness and somatic interventions which I believe are essential in the integration of the treatment of both substance abuse and trauma.
In addition to trauma and substance abuse, I most frequently work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, or complex grief.
Finally, I enjoy working with clients who are struggling in the midst of major life transitions.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“By fostering a collaborative and supportive therapeutic environment, I strive to empower individuals to explore and identify strengths, overcome challenges...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I use various evidence-based approaches based on a solid foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I utilize a realist, goal-oriented framework to help clients build resilience, develop effective coping skills, and successfully navigate periods of change in their life!”
Grief or loss, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide compassionate, accessible psychiatric care that empowers clients to live fuller, healthier lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am a warm, understanding, and compassionate therapist dedicated to creating a strong therapeutic alliance with each of my clients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is collaborative, personalized, and evidence-based. I believe effective mental health care is not one-size-fits-all...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am truly passionate and dedicated to helping couples, adults and family grow and heal from their pain and live happy, enjoyable lives with their loved ones.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Therapy is a courageous act of self love and it requires a collaborative approach to establish a sense of trust and safety.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, collaborative, and direct, and I believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe enough to be honest with themselves and others.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I aim to create a warm, collaborative space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care in a respectful, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their treatment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe in the healing power of relationships. The core of my approach is in working relationally and providing a warm, empathic space...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Most of my clients are adults carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship and attachment struggles they've never had space to fully talk through, they have learned to just push through, and spent years holding everything together.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 5 years of experience, the last 3 focused primarily on adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and attachment wounds. My sessions are soft but straightforward and comfortable. There's no pressure, just consistent openness to talk and process at your pace.
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be active, structured, and results-focused. My approach blends evidence-based techniques from CBT, DBT, MCT, IFS, and more, tailored to your unique needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My communication style is genuine, peaceful, and friendly. My hope is to provide a calming and safe environment for the client to share their story and experience without judgement.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in the power of personal agency and collective healing, and view therapy as a collaborative process rooted in compassion, openness, curiosity, and dignity.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Sessions with me feel calm, collaborative, and grounded. You do not have to have the right words or have everything figured out.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My style is compassionate, curious, collaborative, and authentic, with a healthy appreciation for humor.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I hold space with compassion, warmth, and curiosity. I will explore your experiences with you collaboratively to foster growth, change, and greater awareness that align with your values and goals.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I'm Melody Claiborne, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Washington and California. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and depression, offering thorough diagnostic evaluations and personalized medication management for adults. I believe in care that sees the whole person — not just a diagnosis. Having witnessed patients go unheard during their most vulnerable moments, I built my practice around genuine advocacy and connection. I work at your pace, in a safe and supportive environment where your concerns are fully heard and your goals guide your treatment.
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is collaborative, supportive, and practical, and I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable exploring challenges while developing tools for meaningful, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy is a brave and rewarding growth opportunity for those who choose to take the journey!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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“My approach combines evidence-based psychiatric interventions with respect for your lived experience and personal values.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Santa Monica, CA who help people navigate grief and loss
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Santa Monica, CA
83+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Grief or loss
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Relationship issues
- 92%Depression
- 88%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 67%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 60%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 48%Providence Health Plan
- 46%Cigna
Languages spoken
- 95%English
- 12%Spanish
- 4%Armenian
- 4%Farsi
- 1%Arabic
How they see their clients
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
Provider gender
- 67%Woman
- 30%Man
- 2%Non-binary
License types
- 60%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 7%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 31%Couples therapy
- 12%Child or adolescent therapy
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