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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.

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 14 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 4 insurance carriers
M. Veronica Cardenas

M. Veronica Cardenas

Therapist

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


I've been doing this work for 18 years, and the thing I hear most from new clients is some version of: "I wasn't sure therapy would work for me." I get it. Finding the right fit matters — and I think fit has a lot to do with feeling like your therapist actually understands where you're coming from. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish, and I bring a genuinely culturally informed perspective to the work. I see adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, family conflict, ADHD, identity questions, and relationship stress — across communities that are often underrepresented in mental health care. I'm direct when that's useful, patient when it's needed, and warm throughout.

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

Ernestina Quezada

Therapist

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


“My passion lies in empowering individuals to shed the guilt, shame and people pleasing by creating healthy boundaries for yourself and others.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 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 8 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 13 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 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 13 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 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Kannon Nalls

Dr. Kannon Nalls

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Kingsburg, CA


“Through a non-judgmental, client-centered approach, I help find answers about your functioning and relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, 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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Flor Chavez

Flor Chavez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fresno, CA


“I strive to build strong therapeutic relationships grounded in empathy, trust, and collaboration while helping clients develop practical tools to support long-term growth and emotional well-being.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Spera

Laura Spera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fresno, CA


“With over 20+ years of experience in the field, I've helped individuals and couples work through the challenges of anxiety, depression, grief and uncertainty...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dayna Conner

Dayna Conner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Porterville, CA


You don't have to figure this out on your own. The answers are inside of you, and therapy provides a meaningful way to be supported in finding them.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing online telehealth and outdoor therapy, including Walk and Talk therapy.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Edward De Anda

Dr. Edward De Anda

Psychologist

Virtual • Chula Vista, CA


“Dr. De Anda is bilingual in Spanish. He grew up in Mexico and understands the challenges with acculturation and emigration.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Garner

Jacqueline Garner

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe deeply in the power of connection, healing, and human resilience. I’ve spent over 20 years walking alongside children, adults, and families through some of life’s hardest seasons.

What motivates me the most in this work is how meaningful change and healing can occur when a person feels truly seen, supported, and valued. I’ve witnessed incredible strength in the face of hardship. I’m continually inspired by the courage it takes to show up and do the work. It’s sacred work, and I’m grateful every day to be doing it.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Peter Getoff

Peter Getoff

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using warmth, patience, and compassion, I transform our sessions into a safe environment where you can explore your strengths and weaknesses.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jules Gomez

Jules Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience working with clients of all ages to manage major life transitions, move through traumatic stress, and build a toolkit of coping skills to manage day to day challenges.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Misty Steffen

Misty Steffen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“At the core of my practice is authentic partnership, showing up for every client with genuine warmth, deep respect, and real interest in who they are.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My goal isn't to "fix" you—you're not broken. Instead, I'm here to help you understand your conditions, develop effective coping strategies, and build the fulfilling life you deserve.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Stacy Hajarian

Stacy Hajarian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Monica, CA


“My approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy. Because lasting change usually requires both structure and depth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherri Crespin

Sherri Crespin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I create a therapeutic space where you can explore your experiences without judgment or shame, and where your insights about your own mental health are valued.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Cara Niemeier

Dr. Cara Niemeier

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“She uses an evidence-based, holistic approach, with the goal of using the lowest effective doses of sustainable medications when needed.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Edith Mercado-Jimenez

Edith Mercado-Jimenez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood, right from the very first conversation.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Fidelis Nwaki

Fidelis Nwaki

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


For the past year, I've worked with adults facing serious mental health challenges at one of Los Angeles's largest public health systems, and what I've learned is that lasting change comes from relationships built on trust. Now I'm bringing that experience into private practice, where I can focus on what matters most: your individual progress. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and I offer flexible evening and weekend availability via telehealth throughout California. As a PMHNP, I'm here to support your whole mental health journey.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Yvette Davis

Yvette Davis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Richard Barr

Richard Barr

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when you feel truly heard and respected, but also walk away with practical tools you can use in your daily life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lorraine Watkins

Lorraine Watkins

Therapist

Virtual • California


Stuck? In pain? Contemplating a life change, or just had one thrust upon you? Let's explore your options and make things easier.

I have 20+ years of experience helping demoralized adults back to high functionality. I specialize in helping develop motivational skills in those are dealing with depression, anxiety and adjustment issues (including relational and gender identity issues).

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bedaa Qeryaqus

Bedaa Qeryaqus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT and trauma-informed care.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Daicy Magallon

Daicy Magallon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colton, CA


I am a Latinx therapist who specializes in trauma and the healing journey that follows. My approach is grounded in both professionalism and personal experience. Having done my own therapy work, I understand the courage it takes to face painful experiences, navigate life's challenges, and commit to personal growth.

I recognize that healing is not always a linear process. Growth often involves discomfort, vulnerability, and persistence. Because of this, I strive to create a compassionate, culturally responsive space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported as they work toward meaningful change.

Whether you are processing trauma, navigating life transitions, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I am committed to walking alongside you with empathy, authenticity, and respect for your unique experiences.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison De La Torre

Allison De La Torre

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-informed care, with a strong focus on helping clients feel understood, empowered, and supported throughout the therapeutic process.”
Grief or loss, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Saby Kirpal

Saby Kirpal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“Mental health treatment should never feel like something done to you, but rather something we navigate together.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heidi Mendez

Heidi Mendez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy can be a powerful space for healing, growth, and meaningful change—especially when we have the opportunity to process painful experiences and losses in a safe and supportive environment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Vera McGrath

Vera McGrath

Therapist

Virtual • Carlsbad, CA


“I help professionals, parents, and high-achieving individuals overcome anxiety, perfectionism, overwhelm, burnout, and low self-esteem.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Gurleen Hans

Gurleen Hans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“My work with Assertive Community Treatment teams has deepened my insight into supporting individuals with complex needs within real-world community settings.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Denise Kalar

Denise Kalar

Therapist

Virtual • Fair Oaks, CA


“My goal is to empower my clients. Bringing deep awareness, compassion and commitment to those with whom I work with.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adam Whyte

Adam Whyte

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 25 years of clinical social work experience. Since earning my Masters in Social Work in 2001, I have continued to develop my expertise in helping individuals navigate trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists serving Visalia, CA
There are over 5,977 therapists in Visalia, CA accepting new patients.
5,977+
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
  • 78%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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