Loss or Grief therapists in San Francisco, California CA
San Francisco Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
|
| 26% |
Male |
|
| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 43% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 28% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
We are proud to feature top rated Loss or Grief therapists in San Francisco, CA. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Loss or Grief
Dr. Shawn V Giammattei
Psychologist, PhD
Loss and grief is a natural part of the experience of the families we work with and are well trained in how to help people work through the experience and build resilience in the process.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94116
Online in San Francisco, California
Loss or Grief
Anders Greenwood
Psychologist, Psy.D, Ph.D.
I enjoy helping clients accept and like themselves, organize around strengths, achieve greater emotional presence, think clearly, and let go of shame, guilt and old habits of emotional survival. I believe therapy should lead to better decisions, as well as improved quality of life and relationships.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94104
Loss or 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.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Grief is a natural, human response to loss, however it often feels like we have to go through it alone. I offer a safe, caring space to navigate the heartbreak of losing a loved one, whether through death, estrangement, or life transitions. My background includes grief-specific training and facilitating bereavement groups. In our work together, we’ll make space for the pain, the memories, and the meaning-making that allows healing to unfold.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, California
Loss or Grief
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
We can work together to understand the space of loss and grief in your life and help you get centered again to find relief.
16 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Brooke Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Grief is not just about death, it’s the ache of change, the quiet absence of what once felt steady, the loss of who we were before everything shifted. I specialize in grief counseling for those navigating both external losses such as the death of a loved one, separation, or life transitions and internal grief, the mourning of lost identity, belonging, or safety.
Grief can feel isolating, confusing, or endless, but you are not alone. Together, we’ll create space to honor your pain without rushing your process, helping you rebuild connection, meaning, and trust in yourself. My approach draws from relational trauma therapy, mindfulness, and somatic awareness to support emotional healing and reconnection with your authentic self.
4 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Lisa Paer
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, EMDR Certified
Losing someone or something you love can be one of the most difficult and painful experiences in life. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, lonely, and hopeless. I went through it myself after the death of my father, and I know how hard it can be to cope with the emotions and challenges that come with bereavement.
I can provide a safe and supportive space where you can express your feelings, process your loss, and find ways to heal. I use evidence-based techniques such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and EMDR to help you process the pain of grief and adjust to a world without your loved one.
I respect your individuality and your unique way of grieving. I will not judge you or try to change you. I will listen to you and collaborate with you to achieve your goals. Grief is a natural and normal response to loss, and I can help support you though it.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in treatment for grief and loss
18 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Jeremy Thulemeyer
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist| Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist
I help clients navigate the pain of loss by creating a safe space to process grief, honor their experiences, and gradually rebuild a sense of meaning and connection.
2 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Shohreh Schmuecker
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Experiencing loss can be one of life’s most difficult challenges. Grief brings a complex mix of emotions that can feel overwhelming and isolating. Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or any significant life change, it is important to find a way to process your feelings in a supportive environment.
As a compassionate counselor, I provide a safe and understanding space to help you explore your grief, honor your emotions, and gradually find a path toward acceptance and renewal. Each person’s experience with loss is unique, and your journey will be approached with sensitivity and respect.
If you are ready to receive support and guidance during this difficult time, please contact me. Together, we can work toward restoring balance and hope in your life.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Anne M. Dennis LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I am a Certified Grief Educator including infant loss, miscarriages', IVF
17 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Nikita Marina
Psychologist, Holistic Psychology and Coaching, Past Life Regression Therapy (IST), Spiritual Mentorship
A structured program that addresses, helps to understand and process grief in a holistic way.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94102
Online in San Francisco, California
Loss or Grief
Chris Guthrey
Psychologist, PsyD
Nothing can truly make a loss better but navigating the stages of grief and learning how to cope with the changes a loss brings, the emotions that arise can become bearable. I support individuals coping with grief and loss with an approach to help foster acceptance, encourage present-moment awareness to manage the waves of emotions, and rewire unhelpful thought processes about the loss.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Jennifer Knox
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA in Community Mental Health
Grief changes you — sometimes quietly, sometimes all at once. There’s no timeline or “right” way to heal, only the slow work of finding your footing again. In therapy, we’ll make space for the full truth of your loss — to remember, to feel, and to carry your love in ways that let life slowly begin to open again.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Su Boudreau, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
Emotional experiences of sadness or anger and other behavioral changes can arise as the result of a loss. People can get a better understanding of what they are going through and help prevent and reduce prolonged undesirable effects in their lives through counseling when grief/bereavement has affected them. Even though it is normal to feel sad after a loss, when the sadness prolongs and starts affecting one's ability to return to the previous level of daily functioning, it is advisable to seek help from trained professionals to prevent worsening of symptoms, such as developing depression.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or 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.
16 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Miriam Adrianowicz
Psychologist, PsyD
Experiencing a loss and the grief that follows can be quite intense and disruptive. Together, we'll explore how you're feeling, learn about your experience with loss/grief, and try to put this event into a larger narrative of its meaning in your life.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94102
Online in San Francisco, California
Loss or Grief
Christina Shonkwiler
Hypnotherapist, MA, CHT
Grief and loss can permeate our lives in many ways. From important deaths to smaller goodbyes, we may be living with an ongoing sense that something is wrong or missing. Grieving is a process that helps to honor what is, the weight of the loss, and being witnessed in this process can help the new self emerge from the ashes. I am a hospice volunteer and have a special focus on grieving and bereavement, and I hold a supportive container with compassion and experience.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Judith Nitchie
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT36770
Grieving the death or loss of someone or of something that was important to us is an inevitable part of life. Your emotions might be 'all over the place,' from deep sadness to relief. Anger, confusion, frustration, and reassessment can also be part of it. Wherever you are in your experience it can be helpful to share and talk it through with a professional experienced in this area.
31 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
David Oretsky Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
It is essential to recognize that everyone's grief is unique - there is no right or wrong way to grieve, and there's no set timeline for the healing process. In our therapeutic relationship, I aim to honor your individual experience, provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space to express your emotions, and accompany you through this difficult time. By using a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs, my goal is to help you better understand your feelings, foster resilience, and facilitate the processing of your loss. Remember, grief is not a linear process, but a testament to the love and connection you had. You are not alone in this journey, and it's okay to seek help.
As a therapist specializing in grief and loss, I am here to provide compassionate support to those navigating the painful journey of losing a loved one. It is essential to recognize that everyone's grief is unique - there is no right or wrong way to grieve, and there's no set timeline for the healing process. In our therapeutic relationship, I aim to honor your individual experience, provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space to express your emotions, and accompany you through this difficult time. By using a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs, my goal is to help you better understand your feelings, foster resilience, and facilitate the processing of your loss. Remember, grief is not a linear process, but a testament to the love and connection you had. You are not alone in this journey, and it's okay to seek help.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94115
Online in San Francisco, California