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Grief counselors and therapists in Van Nuys, CA
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.
Melinda Fay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in Art Therapy. I received my MA in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute in 2002 and I have been licensed since 2008.
Welcome,
I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for support takes courage, and you don’t have to navigate this alone. I am Eziaha Ihediwah a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and I specialize in working with individuals dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and eating disorder, this is a space where you will be heard, respected, and taken seriously. Your experiences matter, and your care will be tailored to you—not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Your role in this process Healing is a partnership. You’ll always have space to ask questions, express concerns, and be involved in decisions about your care. Progress may take time, but we will move at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.
If you ever feel overwhelmed between visits, please reach out. Support is available, and you deserve consistent care.
I look forward to working with you and supporting you toward stability, clarity, and improved quality of life.
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As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and empowering to individuals of all ages. I have 8 years of experience in the field in working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating through depression, anxiety, and everyday life stressors. I am passionate about supporting individuals through my multi-modal therapeutic approach which integrates CBT and solution-focused, reality-based strategies to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and meaningful change.
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I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and have been practicing psychiatry since 2017. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, including professionals, students, parents, women, men, and LGBTQ+ clients, who may be navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, OCD, perinatal mental health, stress, or major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed. I offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, telehealth, and second opinions, with a focus on helping you feel heard, understood, and supported as we work toward meaningful change.
I have a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University with Specialisation in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Bachelors in Psychology, Honours Bachelors Degree in Education (post grad) in School Guidance and counseling, Mediator and Divorce Mediator Certificate,SAT Teacher Certification and EMDR Certificate (Emdria)
I have over 7 years of experience working with depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, couples, and other severe mental health concerns. My goal is to create a comfortable, safe space where you can begin your therapeutic journey with confidence and without judgment. Together, we can openly explore what you want in—and out of—life. If you don't know what that looks like yet, that's okay. We can figure it out together. Your goals may also change along the way, and therapy should have the flexibility to change with you.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Van Nuys, CA who help people navigate grief and loss
- 100%Grief or loss
- 99%Anxiety
- 94%Relationship issues
- 92%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 100%Aetna
- 68%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 58%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 47%Cigna
- 44%Providence Health Plan
- 96%English
- 18%Spanish
- 6%Farsi
- 2%Armenian
- 2%Portuguese
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
- 70%Woman
- 29%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 62%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 14%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 9%Clinical Psychologist
- 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 7%Nurse Practitioner
- 100%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 27%Couples therapy
- 12%Child or adolescent therapy
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