Online Loss or Grief therapists in Oakland, California CA
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Grief
Janice Shapiro
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I specialize in pet loss and bereavement. We hold a special place for our beloved pets; man's best friend. When we lose them, it breaks our heart and we grieve like never before. I will help you get through your sadness, so you can honor your pet with the loving legacy and memories deserved.
14 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Jonathan Kruger Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
While the loss of loved ones is a natural and normal part of life, loss that is unexpected, untimely, accidental, or drawn out, may lead to trauma for those left behind. The grief associated with such trauma can be debilitating and, perhaps even more challenging, isolating. Such grief can also have a cascading effect, leading to deeper depression, anxiety, fear, and maladaptive behaviors to address these overwhelming emotions. While grieving is natural and must run its course, I believe strongly that any loss can be helped through exploration of the corresponding emotions and behaviors with an objective and trusted therapist.
My approach to grief and loss is anchored in my own experience. Having lost most of my family over a very brief window of time, I know well the many emotions that accompany such unexpected and sudden loss. My treatment approach is a merger of my clinical skill set with a deeply empathetic ear, anchored in the coping mechanisms I personally deployed to help manage the many transitions through my own grief. In my work with my patients around loss and grief, I focus on navigating the negative emotions that can accompany loss (guilt, anger, hopelessness, overwhelming sadness) while, over time and when appropriate, jointly crafting with my patients a narrative that celebrates the life of those that have moved on, and facilitates the release of those emotions that can keep patients “stuck” in the trauma of unexpected loss.
13 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Grief
Lorena Codina
Counselor/Therapist, Terapeuta TRG (Terapia de rreprocesamiento Generativo)
Brindo apoyo para afrontar pérdidas y elaborar el duelo de manera saludable.
1 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Grief
John Jakubowski
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT MACP LPCC
Loss is inevitable and timeless - grief is not. A large portion of his journey was working with Zen Hospice, and helping individuals and families deal with loss and transform their grief into something else. It is a journey best not walked alone, and the practice is walking through the middle, and learning that it will pass.
7 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Grief
Kari Carter
Life Coach, APSATS certified, ACC, CPC, ADOH
Grief after betrayal is complex and often misunderstood. It may include the loss of trust, the loss of identity, the loss of the relationship as you believed it to be - and sometimes the loss of the marriage itself. This type of grief can feel disorienting and layered with anger, confusion, and shock. I provide trauma-informed support to help clients process both acute and ambiguous loss, honoring the depth of what has been taken while gently guiding stabilization and healing.
3 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Lisa Chester-Schyman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We are all touched by grief and loss, yet each person's experience is deeply personal. Whether you're mourning the death of a loved one, facing a major life transition, or navigating long-standing losses, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to feel, reflect, and heal. Together we can make room for your grief and I will help you learn to live alongside it and find meaning and connection in the midst of change.
8 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Angel Enrique Pacheco, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Psychologist, Registered Clinical Psychologist
The loss of a loved one has to be experienced fully. But you need specialized support when this process is of great magnitude or prolonged. I am here to help.
50 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
The pain in missing someone. The pain in not having them in your life in the same capacity. Let us hold your hand as you grow through the grief. One coping skill at a time.
11 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Grief
Stephanie Brumfield
Therapist, LCSW
In navigating the intricate landscape of grief, my practice acknowledges the myriad forms it can take—spanning from the acute pain of recent loss to the complex sorrow stemming from childhood trauma, ancestral burdens, and unmetabolized emotions carried through generations. Grief is not a monolith; it can emerge from the loss of a loved one, the ending of significant relationships, shifts in personal identity or life stages, and even the mourning of missed opportunities or unfulfilled dreams. My approach is dedicated to guiding individuals through these diverse expressions of grief, recognizing each journey as deeply personal and inherently transformative.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment, I encourage clients to explore the full spectrum of their grief. This exploration is not limited to the losses traditionally recognized by society but extends to the more subtle, often overlooked forms of grief that can deeply influence our lives. Through a tailored blend of therapeutic techniques, I focus on actively engaging with and processing grief in all its forms, facilitating a meaningful exploration of its origins and impact.
This comprehensive process involves addressing the emotional pain, understanding its roots—whether in recent events, childhood experiences, inherited family traumas, or burdens that aren't ours to bear—and beginning the healing process. By doing so, clients are empowered to reconcile with their past, understand the breadth of their experiences, and move toward a future marked by renewal and self-discovery.
My goal is to assist each individual in navigating their unique path through grief with empathy, insight, and respect for the myriad ways it can manifest. In embracing the full complexity of grief, we honor its potential for pain and transformation, viewing it not just as an obstacle, but as a profound opportunity for growth, deeper self-awareness, and a renewed connection to the essence of our being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Grief
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Grief can show up in many ways, including sadness, anger, confusion, or even numbness. It can be difficult to process, especially when life continues moving forward around you. In therapy we will create space for you to talk openly about your loss and move through your grief at your own pace. The goal is not to rush the process, but to help you find ways to carry it while still staying connected to your life.
4 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Timothy Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Grief is a season without end. It consumes, suffocates, diffuses. It is days of silence. It is unfeeling as a stone. It is raw as a volcano, erupting, tears for hours on end. Grief and loss are also incredibly human experiences. They confirm that we are living, feeling, complex creatures capable of more. Our capacity for grief is commiserate with our capacity for love.
9 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Marge Michaelson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, ACSW, DSW
Loss and Grief are experienced with death and also many other incidents. There is a non-linear path to healing and techniques to help in the process. History shows the human condition as experiencing tragedy and finding a way to survive. Therapy is part of that way.
41 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Grief
Elizabeth Nims
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Grief can happen in many ways and I have experience in helping individuals get to know their grief in the many seasons of life and how to carry their grief with them where it does not weigh them down.
7 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Grief
Candace Plattor
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University
In most families with addiction, there has been much grief and loss - and even more so if the addict has died.
35 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Grief
C&C Center for Healing
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PMHNP
We provide compassionate support for individuals coping with loss and grief. Our providers help clients process emotions, honor their experiences, and navigate healing at their own pace through supportive therapy and care.
8 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Grief
Danielle Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Whether it’s the end of a relationship, a shift in family roles, or the loss of a familiar dynamic, I support clients in processing grief while also creating space for new beginnings.
7 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Jamie Fortin
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
I offer compassionate counseling for people who have lost something or someone important to them. Therapy can be a useful tool to explore the depth of your love and loss, how to live with loss, and how to continue to love what is gone in a way that makes your life more full.
8 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Grief
Courtland McPherson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Grief and loss are something we all face, but they are unique to each of us. I know loss can be challenging. From death, breakups, and job loss to aging, grief, and loss come in different forms. You are not alone; therapy can help you move through and forward.
17 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Sonia Ovuehor Ovy
Counselor/Therapist, Doctor of science in Counselling Psychology, Msc Conflict Resolution, Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Mental Health Studies, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Diploma in Relationship and Family Counselling, CPD in Neuro Linguistic Programming.
As part of my professional practice, I'm passionate about helping clients recover from grief, bereavement and loss by walking them through the non-linear stages of grief, showing empathy towards their various stages, then utilize various therapeutic tools to enable them get to through the acceptance and recovery stage.
9 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Ms. Carol Jean Timmons
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
The Foundational Statement of my approach to loss is this: 'Some things that I want, I can have if I work for them very diligently, or wait for them. But, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual health necessitates letting go of what I cannot have...by grieving it...and then embracing what I have left! It is true that Grief is the path to healing. Therapy can provide a safe place to land in the process of grief so that a person can come to healthy 'resolve' in their experience of loss.
34 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA
Oakland has a politically engaged, social-justice-oriented community where many therapists approach their work through an anti-oppression lens, specializing in racial trauma, activist burnout, and healing within BIPOC communities. The city's proximity to San Francisco means therapists here frequently work with the compounding stresses of the Bay Area housing crisis, economic displacement, and the grief of gentrification. Oakland has strong LGBTQ+ and creative communities, with demand for affirming therapists who work at the intersection of identity, community belonging, and personal wellbeing. Highland Hospital and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland provide institutional anchors alongside a network of independent practitioners.
Loss or Grief therapists in Oakland, California Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Oakland, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Loss or Grief (100%), Anxiety or Fears (84%), and Depression (76%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Loss or Grief |
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Depression |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Stress |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 57% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |