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Grief counselors and therapists in Visalia, CA

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Visalia, CA

Whether grieving a loved one, coping with bereavement, or working through anticipatory grief, Visalia residents can access specialized grief counseling through Headway. Our providers use trauma-informed approaches and support groups to help you find closure and rebuild after loss.

Helmine Friesen De Bigler

Helmine Friesen De Bigler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


“My hope is that in our collaborative setting you will feel a deeper connection to yourself, increase your self-compassion and develop a stronger sense of your own strengths in this process of self-discovery.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leonardo Garcia

Leonardo Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


“Additionally, for longer-term treatment, utilize sand tray, expressive arts, mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other treatment modalities tailored to each client.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chenda Dyck

Chenda Dyck

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Visalia, CA


Chenda Dyck is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She's in the final stretch of her PhD in Marital and Family Therapy, and she finished her master's at Fresno State back in 2016.

Chenda was born in Ratanakiri, in Cambodia's northern highlands. Families there hold together through a lot, and she watched how that works long before she had any language for it. She arrived in the U.S. in 2003, sponsored by an adoptive American family. What she learned in those years is the thing she still builds her practice on — that one safe relationship can redirect an entire life.

Her work centers on Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), grounded in systemic and attachment theory and carried by a social-justice lens. Diverse, multiracial, and immigrant families are where she does her best work — families managing cultural pressure and emotional strain at once. In session and in supervision, she holds to the same standards: respect for culture, honesty about feelings, and the relationship kept at the center.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Venessa Medina

Venessa Medina

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


“I believe healing happens in safe, attuned relationships — and therapy can be a space where you are fully seen, heard, and supported as you grow.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lisete Oyervidez

Lisete Oyervidez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


The focus of my care includes partnering with clients to assist them in learning how to function in healthy relationships with themselves and others. I enjoy working with clients who have been wounded by trauma and want to learn how to heal from trauma.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Beth Hurlbert

Mary Beth Hurlbert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


Hi, I am Beth, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA. Adoption and foster care require a different kind of heart and a specialized set of tools. With three decades of dedicated experience, I help families navigate the nuances of trauma and "blocked trust." My approach is deeply empathetic, rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection. I provide the seasoned perspective you need to understand your child’s needs—and your own—more deeply. You don't have to do this alone.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rebecca Armstrong

Rebecca Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.1 mi away • Visalia, CA


“I work very hard to help you identify relationship and behavior patterns that are maladaptive and teach you healthier patterns of relating and living.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Infertility
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Olga Raya

Olga Raya

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Visalia, CA


“I encourage individuals to tap into their inherent strengths to find new, more constructive ways to navigate life's problems.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Marquez-Mesquite

Sandra Marquez-Mesquite

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


“I have experience working with Individuals, couples, and families as they face difficult periods in their lives due to divorce, infidelities, or life transitions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Richard Wendt

Richard Wendt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • Visalia, CA


“Life at times can be hard, it does not mean we have to face it alone. We are all part of the same ocean...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Megan Curtis

Megan Curtis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • Visalia, CA


“I am committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Claudia Martinez Cisneros

Claudia Martinez Cisneros

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Visalia, CA


“Clients can expect to walk away from sessions with a deeper connection to themselves, a sense of being truly seen and heard, and practical tools to navigate life's challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Juan Sanchez

Juan Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.5 mi away • Visalia, CA


“I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use, using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Cervantes

Jessica Cervantes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Porterville, CA


“I'm here to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where healing can begin and growth can happen.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Samora

Anthony Samora

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fresno, CA


I’ve helped people work through trauma, burnout, ADHD, Bipolar mood concerns, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and others, in ways that honor their pace and their story. Our work together is grounded in honesty, humor, and compassion.

As a therapist in Fresno and online in CA, I help people whose minds and bodies are tired of being on high alert. You might notice every possible threat around you, feel constantly on edge, or struggle to relax even in moments that should feel safe. You may carry guilt or shame from the ways you react when overwhelmed.

As therapy continues, you begin to notice small but real shifts. The mornings feel a bit lighter. You catch yourself laughing without effort. You start to sleep better. You find it easier to connect with family or friends, to be present, to breathe. These small moments build into something bigger

— a sense of belonging in your own life again.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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
Kimberly Western

Kimberly Western

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have invested in clinical training as a graduate professor for the past 11 years, helping students move through their education into their careers. In addition to serving as an adjunct faculty member for Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology, I also held the title of Lead Faculty and Faculty Advisor for the University of Phoenix, providing expertise in clinical supervision, assessment, and treatment planning.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joshua Dieterman

Joshua Dieterman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi there, I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner whose practice is rooted in one foundational belief: every person deserves compassionate, individualized mental health care — regardless of background, circumstance, or the barriers and challenges they've faced along the way.

I focus on the treatment of depression, anxiety, and life's traumas, with a particular dedication to individuals from underserved and marginalized communities who have historically faced systemic barriers to quality mental health care.

All care is grounded in evidence-based practice, blending the most current clinical research with individualized judgment and patient-centered values. As a lifelong learner, I actively pursue continuing education and emerging best practices in psychiatric care — because excellence in medicine requires ongoing growth, humility, and a willingness to be taught by both science and the patients who make this work meaningful.

I welcome patients of all backgrounds and identities, and I am honored to walk alongside each person on their journey toward healing, wholeness, and hope.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Meg Turgeon

Meg Turgeon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a child, I experienced severe anxiety, depression, and OCD symptoms. Through family support and treatment, I gained tools to manage my symptoms and move forward.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Lory Khoudikian

Lory Khoudikian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Glendale, CA


“I am empathic, warm, and genuine. Mainly through a collaborative approach, I empower clients and emphasize the importance of having choices as well as responsibility in life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Ashley Cordero

Dr. Ashley Cordero

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide a safe and collaborative space where clients feel supported in exploring their experiences, gaining insight, and building the tools needed for lasting emotional well-being.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Samira Soroory

Samira Soroory

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to create a safe and calm atmosphere for my clients. I put an emphasis on mindfulness and becoming insightful to your own patterns.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Monique Hicks

Dr. Monique Hicks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've been practicing for 11 years, but in the last decade, have shifted my focus from couples to individual therapy and individuals struggling with anxiety and depression.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Claudia Franzosi

Claudia Franzosi

Therapist

Virtual • California


Neurodivergent, Autism Spectrum,ADHD,Social anxiety, LGBTQIA+: I can help!

Welcome! With the supportive help of an experienced, "seasoned" therapist, we will take action towards the change you need to make. I will hold your hand and hold you accountable, with the right dose of support, guidance, and humor.

I trained as a psychotherapist in European and American Universities. I use effective, science based approaches.

If you do not find availability in my calendar, please contact me directly at [email protected].

Questions? Text/call me at 415-48-EARTH; 415-483-2784

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gurleen Hans

Gurleen Hans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Santa Ana, CA


“My passion for mental health care stems from a genuine love of caring for others and witnessing the transformative power of compassionate, evidence-based treatment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Nazare Magaz

Dr. Nazare Magaz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is collaborative, warm and creative, whereby we work together to understand you better and at a deeper level.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Arnold Blumenfeld

Dr. Arnold Blumenfeld

Psychologist

Virtual • Santa Clarita, CA


“My goal is to offer a steady, thoughtful space where you can better understand what you're feeling, regain clarity, and begin moving toward relief and stability.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jesse Jimenez

Jesse Jimenez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe and secure space where clients can explore complex feelings and emotions that feel like barriers to living a meaningful life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christopher Richardson

Christopher Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in CBT, a supportive, skills-based approach that helps you better understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and reactions.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tarrisyna Bartley

Dr. Tarrisyna Bartley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm and inviting, which helps to facilitate and build rapport. I use a collaborative and integrative approach, which enables an individualized experience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennie Dopf

Jennie Dopf

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I especially enjoy working with women ages 18–30 who are exploring their sense of self, navigating attachment patterns, or trying to build healthier relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vito Pelikan

Vito Pelikan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to psychotherapy and counseling is strength-based it's core, rooted in humanistic, person-centered models, and is trauma-informed.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Duncan

Nicole Duncan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Corte Madera, CA


“My warm, collaborative approach creates an atmosphere where you can feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Thomas Nash

Thomas Nash

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I seek to provide a collaborative, judgment free environment where individuals can heal from the challenges and hardships that life dishes out.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Frankie Nixon

Frankie Nixon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've been serving men, women and couples for 15 years. I help my clients deal with life issues that diminish mental health and impact relationships.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nicole Mantegna

Dr. Nicole Mantegna

Psychologist

Virtual • Mission Viejo, CA


I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, and relationship challenges. If you're seeking more short-term coping, we can explore the patterns shaping your experiences to support lasting, meaningful change. My approach is trauma-informed and attachment focused - always guided by your goals. Therapy is a warm, collaborative space where we process experiences, strengthen communication, and build more secure, fulfilling relationships.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Young

Cynthia Young

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a compassionate, holistic, open, and honest approach to my clients seeking to overcome and or accept depression and challenges.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Claire Garland

Claire Garland

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome. I'm a licensed psychotherapist dedicated to supporting people who are going through a tough life transition, whether it’s a diagnosis, relationship loss, other loss, or it’s you who have changed. You may be stressed, burnt out, depressed, anxious, and/or traumatized by what you are going through and carrying. You don’t have to do this alone. You can find your spark again. I have specialized training in somatic psychotherapy and evidence-based mindfulness therapies. As a person living with T1D, I love working with others in the diabetes community, and I understand the mental load and energy it takes, every single day.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Chakarian

Christine Chakarian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience working with clients experience their first psychotic episode providing psycho-education to clients and their families.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Visalia, CA
There are over 5,787 therapists in Visalia, CA accepting new patients.
5,787+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 77%Cigna
  • 76%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 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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  • 89%Online only
  • 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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