Loss or Grief therapists in Irvine, California CA
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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 Irvine, CA California (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
Grief counseling seeks to help the grieving client to understand and come to terms with the loss, acceptance, and to move less painfully into the future.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92612
Online in Irvine, CA California
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
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92618
Online in Irvine, CA California
Grief
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Grief is not a linear process and can take many forms. I provide a steady space to process loss at your own pace, whether it is recent or longstanding. Together, we work to understand the emotional impact of loss and support the gradual integration of that experience into your life.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92618
Online in Irvine, CA California
Grief
Barry Ross
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
42 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92606
Online in Irvine, CA California
Grief
Shellee Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.F.T., M.S., M.A.
Don't spend more time in therapy discussing your childhood than it took to live it! Learn problem solving techniques to reduce: depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADD, behavior problems. WALK AND TALK THERAPY IRVINE; office location Irvine; or phone sessions. Please call for a free consultation.
34 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92606
Grief
Amy @ Inner Nature Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
As someone who has experienced the loss of a parent as a young adult, I am uniquely positioned to support you as you process your own loss. I draw on the work of Francis Weller and offer an empathic yet hope-filled perspective around loss.
13 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA California (Online Only)
Grief
Dorrie Robles MFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We assist individuals with the loss of relationships with loved ones.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Grief
Mary Gonzalez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Grief is a deeply personal experience, and there is no "right" way to move through it. Whether you're grieving the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a career, changes in your health, or the life you expected to have, grief can bring overwhelming emotions that affect every aspect of your daily life. You may experience sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, anxiety, loneliness, or a sense of being stuck, wondering if life will ever feel the same again. At Holding Space Therapy, we provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can process your loss without judgment or pressure to "move on." Healing from grief isn't about forgetting or letting go of the person or experience that mattered to you—it's about learning how to carry your loss while finding ways to move forward with meaning and hope.
Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, EMDR, and trauma-informed care, we'll work together to process difficult emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, navigate life changes, and make space for both grief and healing. When grief is complicated by trauma, sudden loss, or unresolved experiences, therapy can help you safely process those memories and reduce their emotional intensity.
We recognize that grief extends beyond death. Many people experience profound grief following divorce, infertility, miscarriage, the loss of a beloved pet, estrangement from family, retirement, chronic illness, or major life transitions. Whatever your loss, your feelings are valid, and you deserve support through the healing process. Although grief may always remain a part of your story, it does not have to define your future. Together, we'll help you honor what you've lost, reconnect with your strengths, and gradually create space for healing, resilience, and hope while carrying the memories and meaning that matter most.
6 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA California (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Grief does not follow a timeline — and it rarely looks the way people expect it to. Loss can arrive in many forms: the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a career change, a medical diagnosis, or the quiet grief of a life that did not unfold the way you imagined. As a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience, I provide evidence-based grief therapy for adults navigating bereavement, complicated grief, anticipatory grief, disenfranchised grief, and loss-related depression and anxiety. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic insight, and trauma-informed care, I help clients move through grief with compassion, clarity, and genuine support. Telehealth grief therapy available across 40+ states.
21 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA California (Online Only)
Irvine is one of the wealthiest and most planned cities in the United States — anchored by UC Irvine and home to the regional headquarters of dozens of major corporations — with a therapy community shaped by the intersection of high-achievement academic culture, tech and finance sector burnout, and a large East Asian population that brings distinct cultural dimensions to help-seeking and mental health. The city's majority-minority population — with Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Iranian communities among the most prominent — drives strong demand for multilingual therapists who can work across multiple cultural frameworks. Hoag Hospital and the UCI Health system provide institutional mental health resources, with a well-established private practice community serving Irvine's planned residential villages. UCI's clinical psychology training program supplies a significant number of therapists to the broader Orange County ecosystem.
Loss or Grief therapists in Irvine, California Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Irvine, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
43%
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
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Christian |