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Grief counselors and therapists in Sunnyvale, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Sunnyvale, CA

Navigating loss in Sunnyvale is deeply personal. Headway connects you with 5,662 licensed therapists experienced in grief counseling, bereavement support, and coping with death. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers trained in Complicated Grief Treatment and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often covered by insurance with copays as low as $0.

Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robyn Medcalf

Robyn Medcalf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Los Altos, CA


“With over 35 years of experience, Robyn is a warm and seasoned guide dedicated to helping people find healing and hope.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Svetlana Tikhonova

Svetlana Tikhonova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.3 mi away • Los Altos, CA


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I try to create a safe space where even the most uncomfortable topics and life experiences are welcome to be seen and understood with respect.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hong Zhang

Hong Zhang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • Los Altos, CA


“My specialty is the multicultural treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Chally Grundwag

Chally Grundwag

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • San Mateo, CA


Hello,

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. My goal as a therapist is to support you in your journey to regain trust in your unique strengths and overcome life's challenging situations, and help you make your life happier and more meaningful. My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive.

I have been in practice for over a decade, and work with a wide range of conditions including trauma, depression and complex life transitions.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Inhwa Byun

Inhwa Byun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • San Jose, CA


“She works with you to access your innate strengths, reveal coping styles, and, ultimately, deepen your understanding of the behavior patterns that keep you stuck.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Debbie Hanson

Debbie Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • San Jose, CA


“I am also a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, (trauma therapy). My focus is helping people manage and heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and more.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Connett

Rachel Connett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • San Jose, CA


“Rachel's passion is to meet each client where they are in their life struggles, including self-esteem, relationships, and work, and guide them through the process of self-actualization to achieve independence so that they can return to full...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Susanne Ebert-Khosla

Susanne Ebert-Khosla

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Palo Alto, CA


“I provide you with the safe and secure space in which you can explore unresolved and painful feelings that keep you stuck.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Ho

Michelle Ho

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • San Jose, CA


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 8 insurance carriers
Jeremiah Knight

Jeremiah Knight

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • San Jose, CA


“I believe change occurs through conscious reflection, intentional action towards one's goals, and an active engagement in one's life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Johnny Brown

Johnny Brown

Therapist

In-person • 9.6 mi away • Los Gatos, CA


“My approach is to help you identify what are the thoughts and behaviors that are keeping you from living your best life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Diler Bilgin

Diler Bilgin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I aim to create a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what you're going through.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Love

Robin Love

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Los Gatos, CA


Please note that although I enjoy working with couples, I will no longer be able to offer couples therapy due to insurance reimbursement issues.


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC II) with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life and the concerns that arise. I specialize in addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health challenges. I bring a deep commitment to meeting people where they are in their process. In my practice, I offer a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. I believe meaningful change happens when we honor each person’s lived experience and work together toward self-identified goals at a pace that feels safe and manageable. I meet clients where they are, whether they are just beginning to explore change or looking to deepen their healing and personal growth.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Frank Del Fiugo

Frank Del Fiugo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Los Gatos, CA


“I integrate several theoretical orientations, most of my work utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and neuroscience in order to help clients gain awareness and develop tools and strategies to enhance their personal and work...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Sara Mitchell

Dr. Sara Mitchell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Belmont, CA


“Sara believes that when children, youth and young adults receive support from caring, compassionate, and safe adults, they can find a language to express their story and challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Brad Novak

Dr. Brad Novak

Psychiatrist

In-person • 17 mi away • Belmont, CA


Welcome! I specialize in medication management (psychopharmacology) of depression, anxiety disorders, OCD and ADHD of adult patients. I graduated from the Stanford Psychiatry Residency Program in 2004 where I served as chief resident and have been in private practice since 2005. You may learn more about my practice at https://sfpsychiatrylaw.com. Please note that the first appointment is done in my office in Belmont. I talk to prospective clients on the phone before booking the inital intake appointment. I am not able to take all the patients who wish to schedule.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ed Croteau

Ed Croteau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Felton, CA


“As a warm, mature, safe, and nonjudgmental therapist, I help clients develop strategies to overcome challenges and discover and create the next best version of themselves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Janet Croteau

Janet Croteau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Felton, CA


“I'm a "inclusiastic" therapist who invites you to use our relationship as a template to find the sweet spot between safety and your growing edge as a human.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Beth Ringheim

Beth Ringheim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Pleasanton, CA


My passion is to help others find more joy and meaning in their lives. I work creatively and collaboratively with adults, teens, and children to explore the heart of the matter. I have experience working in the schools, with a team at a counseling clinic, and in private practice. I specialize with teenagers and their families and moving into couples work as well.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
David Powers

David Powers

Therapist

In-person • 26 mi away • Santa Cruz, CA


“My approach is solution focused and direct. From a foundation of behavioral science, empathy and compassion, I enable a safe and transparent experience with an emphasis on empowerment, clarity, and intentionality.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jackie Crossley

Jackie Crossley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Santa Cruz, CA


“I believe my role as a therapist is to assist you through difficult moments in your life with the goal of giving you the skills to use even after therapy is complete.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Russell Cowick

Russell Cowick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Santa Cruz, CA


“I have a warm, honest and insightful therapeutic style. I thrive to fully see the client and in return help the client see themselves as capable, possessed of dignity and present in the world for a purpose.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dena Ehrlich

Dena Ehrlich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Santa Cruz, CA


“My practice weaves together talk therapy with body-based awareness, creativity, and mindfulness, supporting clients in connecting more deeply to themselves.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Judith Lucia Albano

Judith Lucia Albano

Therapist

In-person • 30 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I bring a real, attentive, and compassionate presence to therapy. I value building trust and creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miriam Munzarova

Miriam Munzarova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Livermore, CA


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, personalized, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work with patients who survived physical, sexual, or spiritual abuse or trauma.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Claire Neumann

Claire Neumann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oakland, CA


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NY & CA) with an MSW from NYU and a BA in Communications from Northwestern. With 14 years as a professional actor and teaching artist, I incorporate creativity into my eclectic therapeutic approach, which includes CBT, mindfulness, expressive arts, and psychodynamics. I specialize in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relational challenges, and personal growth.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Daniel Christopher Dailey

Daniel Christopher Dailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Santa Cruz, CA


“In sessions, I combine emotional insight with practical skill-building so therapy feels both supportive and useful.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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William Norteye

William Norteye

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Soquel, CA


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Drawing from evidenced based methods such as Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Meghan Smith

Meghan Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Santa Cruz, CA


I’m Meghan Smith, LCSW, and I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, and acute stress. I use EMDR, CBT, ACT, and DBT within a trauma-informed framework — tailoring every treatment plan to you. Therapy with me is collaborative, grounded, and at a pace that feels safe. I’m here to walk alongside you, not push you.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samuel Khanukayev

Samuel Khanukayev

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“Multicultural and bilingual elements of my identity, and a history of enduring ethnic discrimination and immigration, significantly inform how I listen to my clients...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marisa Abzug

Marisa Abzug

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Santa Cruz, CA


I have been a licensed MFT for 17 years and have worked in many settings including but not limited to: non-profit, community college, outpatient drug and alcohol treatment, group home and private practice. I got my Masters at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and I’d definitely describe my orientation as eclectic and I honestly taylor my work to each client.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“Seeking help for your mental health is a sign of strength, and I am proud of people who advocate for their well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Laurel Fujii

Laurel Fujii

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Berkeley, CA


“I work with Asian American and mixed-race BIPOC adults, and I specialize in racial trauma, PTSD, intergenerational conflict, career burn out, and identity.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Purcell

Lauren Purcell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Berkeley, CA


“I bring compassion, presence and acceptance to my work with clients. I am trained in EMDR, a powerful treatment tool to help resolve trauma.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Berkeley, CA


“Through two humans interacting, it will increase self-knowledge, develop emotional skills and activate hidden potential.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Wajeeha Khan

Wajeeha Khan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • San Ramon, CA


“Healing begins with empathy. At Well Mind Therapy, we embrace your journey with compassion, creating a safe space where you feel truly seen and supported as you grow.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alecia Singer

Alecia Singer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


I’m a licensed therapist in San Francisco with over 15 years in private practice. I specialize in Eating disorders, body image and trauma and work primarily with adults who are exhausted by the cycle of restriction, compulsive eating, shame and self criticism and are ready for something to genuinely shift. My training includes, IFS, Somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT and Expressive Arts therapy, which means we will not only engage in supportive talk therapy, but also have real tools to work with. My clients often express that not only do they heal and find peace with food, disordered eating and body image, but they also become more able to feel and tolerate emotions and regulate moods, while building trust in their bodies and discover true hungers, desires and enhance creativity and vitality. This can lead to more ease and comfort in your own skin, with the potential of more meaningful work and healthy relationships.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jen Leland

Jen Leland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Berkeley, CA


“I especially love working with young adults, organizers, health care workers, creatives, and outsiders who carry a lot for others, feel deeply, and courageously seek support.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Sunnyvale, CA
There are over 5,652 therapists in Sunnyvale, CA accepting new patients.
5,652+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 79%Cigna
  • 76%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 70%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 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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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 78%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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