Loss or Grief therapists in Desert Hot Springs, California CA
We are proud to feature top rated Loss or Grief therapists in Desert Hot Springs. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Grief
Arpi Isayan, EMDR Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I provide a compassionate and supportive environment for clients navigating loss and grief, helping them process their emotions at their own pace. EMDR facilitates the processing of grief, reducing emotional suffering and allowing clients to find closure and a renewed sense of emotional stability.
8 Years Experience
Online in Desert Hot Springs, CA California (Online Only)
Grief
Dennis Sapire
Psychologist, JD PhD
I help mostly mature clients process the pain of loss and grief. I am over 70 and loss of health, friends, family, and intimate partners is a familiar area.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Desert Hot Springs, CA
Online in Desert Hot Springs, CA California
Grief
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
Grief is a human emotion response to loss, often related to abandonment from the death of a loved one, a relationship brake-up, the loss of a job. There are a variety of responses and stages to loss and grief, related to sadness, anger, depression, loss of sleep, loss of eating and other confusing moments of emotions. Healing is possible with the awareness that life is a cycle which no one has a common answer to..,
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Desert Hot Springs, CA
Online in Desert Hot Springs, CA California
Grief
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When Loss Changes Everything
Grief isn’t just about death — it’s about all the moments when life changes in ways we didn’t choose. The end of a relationship, a shift in health, the loss of a loved one, or even a transition that brings both relief and sadness can leave us feeling disoriented and alone. Grief is not a problem to fix. It’s a natural, healthy process — but it can feel unbearable when you’re living through it. You may notice waves of emotion that come without warning, moments of guilt or anger, or times when you wonder if you’ll ever feel “normal” again.
I’ve worked in the field of grief and bereavement for over a decade, supporting people as they navigate the complex mix of emotions that come with loss. Using a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT, I’ll help you make space for your feelings while also building tools to:
Process guilt, regret, and “what ifs” that can keep you stuck
Understand and normalize the changing rhythms of grief
Reconnect with moments of peace, purpose, and meaning
Honor your loss while rediscovering your capacity for joy and connection
Grief is deeply personal, and healing doesn’t mean forgetting — it means learning to live fully while carrying your memories with love. Together, we’ll move gently between sorrow and strength, always at your pace.
I BELIEVE:
Grief is love that has nowhere to go — and it deserves compassion, not correction.
There’s no right timeline for healing. You’re allowed to take your time.
Sadness and hope can coexist; they often do.
Meaning can be rebuilt, even after profound loss.
Healing grows in spaces of safety, warmth, and shared humanity.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
Online in Desert Hot Springs, CA California
Grief
Viktoria Walda Byczkiewicz, Ph.D.
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
We experience grief—heartbreak—on the of a death of a loved one, whether it be our parent, a partner, a friend, or a pet. Grief is also very real when a relationship ends, our health declines, or a dream dies. We experience grief when we lose someone with whom we never resolved our differences. Sometimes the emptiness of grief lingers because we did not receive much-needed love and nurturing as a child. Today many of us feel a collective grief in relation to ecological or political conditions in our world. In our work together, we will tend with care and patience to the complex emotions that accompany the wounds of grief, honoring the ways in which pain from loss can change us, and holding space for acceptance and rediscovery of meaning and presence our lives.
10 Years Experience
Online in Desert Hot Springs, CA California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief therapists in Desert Hot Springs, California Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Desert Hot Springs, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Psychodynamic Therapy (46%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
45%
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 Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Christian |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |