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Grief counselors and therapists in Van Nuys, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Van Nuys, CA

Processing the death of a loved one requires compassionate, specialized support. In Van Nuys, Headway's grief therapy providers use trauma-informed approaches including Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Work with an open-minded therapist who understands anticipatory grief, complicated grief, and the unique pain of losing a parent, partner, or child.

Cecilia Ibarra

Cecilia Ibarra

Therapist

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


“I provide a warm, supportive space where we work together to help you feel more grounded, get clarity, and move toward greater balance in your daily life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Harvey

Patricia Harvey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I'm often described as warm, personable, and easy to talk to, and I sometimes use gentle humor to help create comfort and connection in our sessions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melinda Nabor

Melinda Nabor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Whittier, CA


“As a bilingual & bicultural therapist, I am interested in addressing the underlying issues to help client 's healing process...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Efi Pyladaki

Efi Pyladaki

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“My approach to therapy focuses on empathy and compassion, insight and empowerment to help my clients live more gratifying lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carol Bartels

Carol Bartels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I know that seeking therapy can be scary! It is my desire to help you feel relaxed, understand what to expect...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amaka Anyaoha

Amaka Anyaoha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Gardena, CA


“My style is warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on building trust and creating a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to participate actively in their care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sheila Kelly

Sheila Kelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I believe the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is an essential healing component of therapy and provides the foundation from which growth and self-healing occurs.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jane Israyelyan

Jane Israyelyan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I work with neurodivergent individuals, couples, and families who want more than coping skills — they want to feel seen, understood, and supported in ways that actually fit who they are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Camarillo, CA


“I work collaboratively with clients in developing their ability to identify cues, triggers, and patterns to then take action and make meaningful changes.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carolyn Mason

Carolyn Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“I believe in providing a safe, comfortable, professional environment where individuals, couples, families, and children can work on issues that are interfering with their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Patricia Navarro

Patricia Navarro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Long Beach, CA


“I specialize in trauma therapy, so a big part of my work is helping clients process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Vazquez

Jonathan Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Glendora, CA


“My approach is relational and experiential, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and experiential therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Joe Vivo

Dr. Joe Vivo

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Arcadia, CA


I work primarily with children, adolescents, and families to promote growth and change. With over 25 years of experience in youth mental health and 11 years as a licensed psychologist, I support clients dealing with issues at home and school settings, disturbances in mood such as anxiety, depression, or anger, attention problems, behavior/conduct problems, family conflict, and autism.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michael McClary

Michael McClary

Therapist

In-person • San Dimas, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and insight‐oriented. I help clients explore the deeper emotional and relational patterns...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tina Butler

Tina Butler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fullerton, CA


“I focus on helping clients harness positive energy to create personal success in their lives and relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Courtney Harden

Courtney Harden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“As a therapist you can expect that I will meet you where you are. I will walk alongside you on this journey of wellness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rainbow Tarumoto

Rainbow Tarumoto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am especially passionate about supporting individuals who have experienced medical trauma, chronic stress, or life transitions that have impacted their mental well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Clint Nacar

Clint Nacar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“With the collaboration of each patient, Mr. Nacar strives to develop individualized plans of care addressing each patient's unique situation and concerns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Suha Albadawi

Suha Albadawi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Claremont, CA


“My focus is helping my clients feel better about themselves and work through their symptoms that brought them to therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jessica Boghosian

Jessica Boghosian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ventura, CA


What we see as flaws often echo patterns rooted in early experiences that shaped our connections with ourselves and others. Trauma, unknowingly, informs these unconscious ways of being that once helped us navigate emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.

With 4+ years of experience treating eating disorders, trauma, and navigating life transitions across outpatient, intensive day programs (IOP/PHP), and residential settings, I bring a trauma-informed approach to help unravel these patterns.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gerrald Angeles

Gerrald Angeles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Montclair, CA


“My approach is practical and individualized. I take time to understand your symptoms, history, treatment goals, and medication concerns before making recommendations.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Patrick Talbot

Patrick Talbot

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ventura, CA


Aloha nui loa, and welcome to new possibilities, as you step through the threshold of conscious self-care. Congratulation on taking that first step in reaching out for help. Let's start that process together by creating a treatment plan that will address your needs.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nate Anderson

Nate Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Costa Mesa, CA


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer De Santis

Jennifer De Santis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Anaheim, CA


“I have a vast amount of experience in working with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, infertility, perinatal and postpartum, trauma and more.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“For anxiety, I provide psychoeducation on the brain and body's response to threat, and look for ways my clients behaviorally shift so that they can decrease the intensity and frequency of symptoms that get in the way of them living their ideal lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, OCD, Panic disorders, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Van Nguyen

Van Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“I have helped my clients resolve attachment issues by guiding them towards understanding the importance of secure attachment when it comes to mental health and well-being.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Manuel Cruz

Manuel Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where I can meet my clients where they are and help them learn to become the best version of themselves.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Clara D'Agostino

Clara D'Agostino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specialized in mental health and women's issues. I use Expressive Arts and EMDR strategies to address trauma and anxiety. I am directive and supportive.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Yemmy Taylor

Dr. Yemmy Taylor

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lori Vasquez

Lori Vasquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


“My style is affirming, solution-oriented, and empowering—I meet clients where they are, listen without judgment, and tailor care to their unique needs.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ning Cornwell

Ning Cornwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


Hi, my name is Ning! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For the past seven years, I have worked with children, teens, adults, and older adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, major life transitions, complex mental health conditions. My clinical work focuses on anxiety and mood disorders, and I combine cognitive and somatic techniques with talk therapy to address root causes and foster lasting personal growth.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tongqing Zhu

Tongqing Zhu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I focus on healing the family as a whole, not just the individual with compassion and attachment-based methods...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamisyn Atlas

Jamisyn Atlas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“Living in conflict with ourselves can create deep emotional pain, making it crucial that we treat ourselves with loving kindness instead of criticism or blame.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Williams

Hannah Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


Welcome! Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent many years in the law and advocacy field. My previous training and experience helps me relate well with many different backgrounds with a greater understanding and appreciation for the diverse issues and concerns encountered by others. I love working with adults of all ages and couples in their journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, greater connection and fulfillment.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cathy Evangelatos

Dr. Cathy Evangelatos

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a depth-oriented form of therapy... Together, we explore the connections between your past and present — including processing past trauma and recurring relationship patterns.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ijeoma Mbadugha

Ijeoma Mbadugha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“She is passionate about creating a supportive, judgment-free environment where every patient feels heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lauren Marinero

Lauren Marinero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


“I bring a wealth of experience in various therapeutic approaches, adeptly integrating multiple strategies to enhance long-term therapy outcomes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sally Amaya

Sally Amaya

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


“I also bring a personal understanding of what it means to prioritize well-being and manage stress after going through my own life-changing health journey.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Catherine Lee

Catherine Lee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“At the heart of my work is a profound belief in the resilience of the human spirit — and if you are reading this, it is evidence that you are still fighting.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mahsan Behnoud

Mahsan Behnoud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“Together we can identify mental/emotional blocks, reprocess past disturbing memories, and develop mental agility to experience the life you deserve to flourish in.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists located within 20 miles of Van Nuys, CA who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Van Nuys, CA
There are over 108 therapists in Van Nuys, CA accepting new patients.
108+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 97%Relationship issues
  • 91%Depression
  • 90%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 65%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 57%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 44%Providence Health Plan
  • 41%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 5%Farsi
  • 4%Armenian
  • 3%Arabic
How they see their clients
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  • 94%In-person or online
  • 6%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 72%Woman
  • 26%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 57%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 4%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 22%Couples therapy
  • 10%Child or adolescent therapy

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