Loss or Grief therapists in Shafter, California CA
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Grief
Melissa Klass M.A., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #119163
Death. The most universal of life experiences. So why are we afraid to talk about it? We use euphemistic language in an effort to . . . what exactly? Does imagining her in “a better place” take the pain away? What do we say when children ask if they can visit this place, or when the deceased will return home? And then the casseroles and phone calls taper off. Always too soon. Then people stop asking, as though their questions will bring her to mind and cause you to suffer. Don’t they know you think of her every day?
Grief doesn’t ever really go away; it changes over time. Just when you think you are coping better with the loss, the holidays arrive, or the one-year anniversary hits, and there you are, overwhelmed by difficult emotions once again. I would be honored to sit alongside you on this difficult, and often lonely, journey.
10 Years Experience
Online in Shafter, 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
Online in Shafter, CA California
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 Shafter, CA California (Online Only)
Grief
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I help clients move through grief with patience, compassion, and respect for each person’s unique process. Therapy offers space to mourn, make meaning of loss, and slowly reconnect with life in a way that feels authentic and emotionally safe.
41 Years Experience
Online in Shafter, CA California
Grief
Dr. Lynne Logan
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Grief has it's own life journey. Grief has stages, but often not in an order we can recognize. Losing a loved one can be debilitating, confusing and often emotionally overwhelming. Walking through the grief process with a therapist can help you understand the intense feelings you may encounter. There are times when you may feel difficult emotions even years later -- maybe what we call a 'delayed grief response.' We can recover from the loss of a loved one. Life may never be the same after a trauma, but the intense pain of the loss is not something you have to live with forever.
41 Years Experience
Online in Shafter, CA California
Loss or Grief therapists in Shafter, California Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Shafter, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 25% |
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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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 30% | Christian |