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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Westlake Village, CA

Grief and loss can feel isolating, but Westlake Village residents have access to compassionate mental health care through Headway's network of 5,647 providers specializing in bereavement, anticipatory grief, and meaning-making after loss. Our providers use approaches including support groups, acceptance-based therapy, and personalized coping strategies to help you process death and loss with dignity and support.

Dr. Melody Bacon

Dr. Melody Bacon

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • San Juan Capistrano, CA


“My goal, as I tell my clients, is to help them fill their relationship skills toolbox so that they can utilize different approaches, not to change the other person, but to grow and change themselves so their lives work better for them!”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Theresa Adeyemi

Theresa Adeyemi

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, my name is Theresa and I have devoted 11+ years of experience to helping individuals and families navigate life’s emotional challenges with compassion and authenticity. Grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience, I bring genuine empathy and understanding to my therapeutic work.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julia Kamp

Julia Kamp

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with both civilians and military-connected clients — veterans, active duty service members, first responders, and their partners.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mercedes Gonzalez

Mercedes Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! My name is Mercedes, I am a first-generation Latina Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Hablo Ingles y Español.

I have worked with children for over 15 years and in the mental health field for the past 5 years, supporting children, teens, adults, and foster youth through a variety of emotional, relational, and life challenges. Throughout my career, I have provided individual and family therapy in community mental health settings, which has provided me the opportunity to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

I currently work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pai Aromdee

Pai Aromdee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens, my approach is to de-stigmatize mental illness while highlighting your strengths and honoring lived experiences.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 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
Kristina Shippey

Kristina Shippey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Luis Obispo, CA


As a therapist, I am passionate about walking alongside folks as they reveal their truths and vulnerabilities to themselves. I believe, and have witnessed that people are capable of long standing change with knowledge, support, and connection, and that therapy is a great place for that. You can learn new ways to manage life stressors, feel safe, gain confidence, and live a more joyful and purposeful life. I use cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and strength-based techniques, while never ignoring the human element and connection where the real change happens.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Chrystal Crawford

Chrystal Crawford

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to meet you where you are, push you a little further, and help you move toward where you want to be—with encouragement, compassion, and clarity.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcella Rodriguez

Marcella Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I deeply value the healing journey and believe that therapy is a collaborative process where clients are empowered to find clarity, resilience, and a sense of centeredness in their lives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Abigail De La Cerda Orozco

Abigail De La Cerda Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to create a space where unconditional support, compassion, and vulnerability exist, ultimately leading to a more empowering life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erris-Sheron Dolberry

Erris-Sheron Dolberry

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Using approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and acceptance-based strategies, I help clients understand patterns, regulate emotions, and build healthier ways of thinking and coping.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Romyna Becker

Romyna Becker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“I integrate the latest neuroscience research to help you learn about your autonomic nervous system through a somatic-based therapy model called Brainspotting.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dino Koutsolioutsos

Dino Koutsolioutsos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with my clients as I talk with my friends. I am honest, I try to help them, as I would a friend, and I try to support them in their life path, no matter what that path is.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Carson Cozad

Carson Cozad

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer an affirming role in my client's lives highlighting each individual's areas of resilience and strength.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cristina Bostanian-Quezada

Cristina Bostanian-Quezada

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My mission is to empower individuals to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve their fullest potential.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joshua Dieterman

Joshua Dieterman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello, 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 4 insurance carriers
Bruce Strumpf

Bruce Strumpf

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'll provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to help you feel better an move toward the life you want.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elaine Quattro

Elaine Quattro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Life transitions can be beautifully transformative, but they can also feel incredibly heavy, confusing, and isolating.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nima Jahanforouz

Nima Jahanforouz

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“I believe good psychiatric care has to look at the whole person — not just symptoms, but the biological, psychological, and social forces shaping someone's wellbeing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephanie Acevedo-Moran

Stephanie Acevedo-Moran

Therapist

Virtual • California


I provide holistic, compassionate, and spiritual support to individuals facing end of life and the support of their loved ones.

Grief or loss, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Ayers

Jennifer Ayers

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and comfortable being yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rosana Ascanio

Rosana Ascanio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is compassionate, active, and goal-oriented. I ask direct questions, offer honest feedback, and help you develop practical tools you can apply in everyday life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Folk

Crystal Folk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My counseling style is warm and interactive; I believe in treating everyone with respect, being sensitive, and meeting each client in the space that they are in.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jolene Jensen

Jolene Jensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see life challenges as tools to learn, grow, evolve and find new purpose, empathy, depth and meaning.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rita Phetmixay

Rita Phetmixay

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm deeply honored to support folks from the Southeast Asian diaspora, children of refugees and immigrants, QTBIPOC communities, survivors of sexual trauma and gender-based violence, and those doing the hard work of organizing and fighting for...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steven Cohen

Steven Cohen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Steve's approach to therapy is warm and friendly. He is respectful of each patient he sees and seeks to ensure the process is helpful.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Pritchard

Jennifer Pritchard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a collaborative, dynamic process... so that they can live a full, authentic, and fulfilling life.”
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
Cirsten Brinson

Cirsten Brinson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I firmly believe in the inherent resilience of every individual. My practice is rooted in a strengths-based approach...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Crystal Walsh

Crystal Walsh

Therapist

Virtual • California


Crystal Walsh, LCSW is a compassionate and experienced clinica social worker specializing in relationship dynamics, health-related challenges, end-of-life emotial care. She is dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate complex life transitions with clarity, resilience and dignity.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Danny Martin

Danny Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when clients feel safe, understood, and supported, while also being encouraged to grow.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Robert Okin

Dr. Robert Okin

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“I genuinely love helping people make sense of painful or confusing experiences and guiding them toward lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Wendy Nuessle

Wendy Nuessle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Health is when you wake up in the morning and want to go out into the world and make a positive impact.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Samantha Alvarez

Samantha Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents, using a warm, supportive, and down-to-earth approach that helps clients feel safe, understood, and empowered.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Leah Leonard

Leah Leonard

Therapist

Virtual • Upland, CA


My goal is to help my clients uncover their true potential and lead an authentic life. Connecting quickly to develop the trust of my clients, I am able to address their conflicts and challenges to help them find resolution. I provide individual, couples and family counseling in a safe and supportive environment. I offer a personalized approach, tailored to each individual client's unique life situation to help them attain the personal growth they are seeking.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Susan Hill

Susan Hill

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My 43 years in business/academia, Probation Officer, and now psychoanalytic therapist has made me familiar with the criminal Courts in the Probation Department of Santa Clara County.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Ruaro

Laura Ruaro

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I am a Psychologist who is passionate about helping women through life transitions and reproductive challenges, including pregnancy, motherhood, infertility, loss and trauma.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Austin Boelman

Austin Boelman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am someone who believes in a holistic approach to therapy attending to the emotional and physical wellbeing of every client.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jumoke Omojola

Jumoke Omojola

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused therapy approaches. We work collaboratively on your goals for therapy and the outcomes you desire.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yazmin Rojas Cameron

Yazmin Rojas Cameron

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered through their healing journey.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nate Hinerman

Nate Hinerman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you build a healthier relationship with your thoughts and find deep meaning in your life.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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