Loss or Grief therapists in San Francisco, California CA
We are proud to feature top rated Loss or Grief therapists in San Francisco. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94104
Grief
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I support people grieving a death, breakup, health change, or other loss, honoring your unique process while helping you find ways to carry your grief and stay connected to what matters.
0 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
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.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94102
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Grief
David Gumpert
Psychologist, PsyD
Grieving the loss of a loved one, a beloved pet, or of a particular life you expected to have can be extremely difficult. I am here to sit with you through this process for however long you need. I can then support you in moving forward while holding closely the values that contributed to your grief.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
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.
32 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
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 San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Grief
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Grief is a natural response to loss, yet it often feels overwhelming and isolating. Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, or a major life transition, therapy can provide space to process the emotional, relational, and identity shifts that follow loss. My background includes grief-focused training and facilitating bereavement groups, and I approach this work with deep respect for the personal pace and meaning-making that grief requires.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA California
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.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Jag Soni
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSPP, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
The weight of Loss or Grief can often feel like it has permanently altered your world. As a Ph.D. Psychologist with over 35 years of experience, I provide a compassionate, expert space to process the complexities of bereavement. We work to honor your loss while fostering the internal shifts necessary to integrate your grief into a life that can eventually feel meaningful again. Through secure Telehealth, I offer a private environment to help you move through the fog of loss toward a place of lasting peace. I invite you to reach out to schedule your first appointment.
36 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Grief
Roopa Cantu, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Grief is a common response to any loss. Some people end up experiencing complicated grief or prolonged grief as a result of a loss. I will support your natural grieving process and give you the space to heal and recover.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Christina Charlotin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Process oriented therapy to address difficult feelings following a breakup or separation.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Grief
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in treatment for grief and loss
19 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
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.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Grief
San Francisco Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW
At San Francisco Counseling Collective ("SFCC"), we walk with clients through the many dimensions of loss—anticipatory, sudden, or ambiguous. Therapy offers space to grieve, make meaning, and find ways to live with absence while honoring what was significant.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94114
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Grief
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
Grief, if ignored, can disrupt your mood, sleep, concentration, and slow your life down to a halt. Whether your grief is from the loss of a loved one, tragic loss from a fire or crime, the end of a relationship, changes in your health or something else, therapy can help you skillfully navigate it at your own pace. I combine insightful, caring depth work with evidence based techniques that help you avoid emotional spirals related to heartbreak and loss. You can learn to hold it all in a way that allows you to find some peace and move forward.
35 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
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.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
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.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94115
Online in San Francisco, CA California
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
18 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (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 San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
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.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94116
Online in San Francisco, CA California
San Francisco's extreme housing costs and the psychological toll of the tech industry — characterized by intense performance pressure, rapid layoff cycles, and boom-bust uncertainty — have made burnout, anxiety, and economic grief among the most common presenting concerns. The city has a historically significant LGBTQ+ community, and affirming therapists specializing in gender identity, queer relationships, and HIV-related concerns remain an important part of the local therapy landscape. UCSF Health provides world-class institutional mental health resources, while the city's dense network of independent practitioners reflects a culture that has long embraced therapy as a normal and valued part of life. Telehealth has expanded access significantly for Bay Area residents commuting from Oakland, the East Bay, and the Peninsula.
Loss or Grief therapists in San Francisco, California Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in San Francisco, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
44%
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
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Christian |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |