Loss or Grief therapists in El Cajon, CA
Browse Loss or Grief therapists in El Cajon, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Grief
Hayden Dover
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, CST
Grief touches more than feelings. It can affect the body, memory, identity, relationships, meaning, and the future a person imagined. My approach is grounded, relational, and respectful of the individuality of loss. Rather than forcing grief into stages or solutions, the work is about understanding what has changed, what still matters, and how to continue living with care, connection, and meaning.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, CA
Grief
Dr. Diane Carlson
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., MFT., Holistic Psychotherapist
I am dedicated to an eclectic approach to help clients be in control of their lives and find joy. These times are confusing and overwhelming to most of us but we can face the challenges together. After 25 yrs in practice I am a seasoned therapist who is comfortable accepting your present realities.
38 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Grief
GRIS ALVES
Counselor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I guide clients through loss and grief with a trauma-informed, compassionate approach that honors the unseen currents of human experience. Drawing on my training and experience as a thanatologist, and the wisdom of ancient earth-based grieving traditions often lost in Western culture, I integrate ritual, ceremony, and embodied practices to help grief move through the body and psyche. Together, we explore the layers of emotion, memory, and meaning, as well as science based information on what happens to the body as we grieve in order to create a better understanding of our grieving process, as well creating a sacred space for healing, transformation, and a renewed connection to life beyond loss.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, CA
Grief
Whole Wellness Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Loss is never easy. Our experienced team of therapists at Whole Wellness Therapy is dedicated to providing a safe place to process your own personal grief process, however it might look.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, CA
Grief
Jennifer Warkentin
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Grief is a normal human response to a great loss. We have different reactions to the process of losing someone or something that was important to us. I can walk beside you through that process and offer some strategies for reducing stress and pain. Please reach out if you are expecting a loss or recently suffered one.
18 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Angelique Umutesi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Loss changes us — in ways both seen and unseen.
At Roots and Refuge Center, we offer a sacred space for you to grieve, heal, and rediscover hope after experiencing deep loss.
Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one, the loss of home, identity, faith, or dreams, your grief is valid.
You don’t have to carry it alone.
What We Offer
Grief Counseling:
A safe, compassionate place to express your sorrow, anger, confusion, and love.
Support for Different Types of Loss:
Death of loved ones, migration and displacement losses, loss of faith, relationship endings, and major life changes.
Gentle Healing Practices:
Mind-body techniques, storytelling, and ritual practices that honor your grief and support your emotional and spiritual healing.
Hope Beyond Heartache:
Helping you rebuild meaning, resilience, and a sense of connection to yourself and the world around you.
5 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Eric van der Voort
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
Grief results from many types of loss. A loss can be the death of a loved one, a breakup, losing a job, or a change in financial security. We can also experience the loss of our identity, purpose, ability, or level of functioning. Everyday life events, such as moving, can involve adjusting to a new city, culture, or trying to make new friends. This can mean grieving the loss of a life we used to have.
In order to successfully grieve, we need create new meaning in our lives. However, certain things can get in the way of this process. These “stuck points” might include anger and resentment, guilt, seeing the lost person or thing as being “all good” or “all bad,” or having difficulty talking about the loss.
If you are experiencing a painful loss and feel overwhelmed with where to start, your search for a therapist is a great step. Call me today so we can discuss how grief therapy can help you.In order to be the best version of ourselves, we need to grieve these losses and create new meaning in our lives. However, certain things can get in the way of grieving successfully. These “stuck points” might include anger and resentment, guilt, or difficulty talking about the loss. For those who are experiencing a painful loss and feel overwhelmed with where to start, your search for a therapist is a great step. Call me today so we can discuss how therapy for grief and loss can help you.
11 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Jessica Dominguez
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Grief and loss is different for everyone, and learning to navigate life while coping with the impact of a loss is something I'm honored to support others with.
15 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Douglairian psychology apc
Marriage and Family Therapist, Lmft
I specialize in grief counseling. Losing a loved one is always difficult, and processing that grief is a non-linear journey that involves adapting to a "new reality" while honoring what was lost. Whether you are grieving a death, a relationship, or another major life change, my focus is on helping you move from surviving to growing.
5 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
Grief
Mary Mallinson Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Grief can be complex and deeply personal. I offer a compassionate space to process loss, whether related to death, relationships, or life transitions. We will process it at your own pace, while honoring your experience and supporting integration over time.
5 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
El Cajon is a San Diego County city home to one of the largest concentrations of Iraqi Christians (Chaldeans) outside Iraq and one of the most significant Somali and East African refugee communities in California, as well as substantial communities from across the Middle East, making it one of the most culturally distinctive cities in Southern California and creating specific demands for culturally and linguistically competent mental health services. The trauma of displacement, war, and refugee journeys is a central concern in the local mental health landscape, and finding therapists who speak Chaldean Neo-Aramaic, Arabic, or Somali and understand the cultural and religious dimensions of these communities' mental health experiences is essential but consistently challenging. San Diego County Behavioral Health provides public services, and community organizations serve immigrant and refugee populations. Common therapy concerns include refugee trauma and PTSD, acculturative stress, religious and cultural identity in diaspora, family and intergenerational conflict between refugee parents and American-raised children, and the grief of displacement and community loss.
Loss or Grief therapists in El Cajon, CA Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in El Cajon, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Psychodynamic Therapy (44%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 30% | Christian |