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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.
“I believe in being kind towards oneself. Life is hard and I understand how trauma can paralyze growth and create negative thoughts and behaviors, coloring every avenue of a person's life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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 can understand first-hand how difficult it can be to reach out for help for the first time. I believe in the importance of "practicing what you preach" and I have been the client in the room who needs extra support. I invite you to give yourself a chance, try something new, and gain a healthy perspective on how to address complicated moments in your life.
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is affirming and empowering, while also being direct. I'll help you feel heard and understood, and I'll also gently challenge patterns that may be keeping you stuck.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide a supportive, non judgmental space for you to work on reconnecting with yourself and making the changes that you want.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I provide warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental care, and many people describe me as approachable and easy to talk to.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hello there! :) I’m Daisy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate life’s challenges with support and compassion. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment. My background includes working with children and families through complex life stressors, parenting challenges, trauma, anxiety, and major transitions. I believe healing happens through connection, practical tools, and feeling truly seen.
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I use CBT, Narrative Therapy and Solution Focus modalities to affirm your unique strengths and coping skills.”
Grief or loss, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Your best self is already within you; Sometimes all it takes is support and a gentle nudge to reconnect with that inner strength.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I work diligently to create an open and compassionate environment where clients feel genuinely heard and supported.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am a compassionate and client-centered telehealth therapist. My approach emphasizes specifically in each individual person's unique strengths, needs, and preferences to create a therapeutic experience that is both empowering and effective.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that genuine emotional growth flourishes when we balance rigorous, evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I have a strong background in working with adults with chronic mental illness and substance misuse challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to provde you with a warm and caring environment where you can feel supported and comfortable sharing the things that are important to you.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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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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