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There are few things worse than losing a loved one or friend. Grief can leave you reeling and throw your mental health for a loop, leading to depression, stress, anxiety, and more.

Unaddressed grief can influence your life for years. That’s why it is best to consider professional help to help you grieve. Whether you are located in downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield Country Club, Csu Bakersfield, Downtown Bakersfield, or even Haggin Oaks, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms and Stages of Grief

Everyone experiences grief differently, but there are some common symptoms of grief that signal you should seek help:

  • You blame yourself for your loved one’s passing.
  • Your grief is so profound that you find it difficult to keep up with your everyday routine (getting out of bed, showering, going to work, etc.)
  • You purposely isolate yourself.
  • You have unexplained new anger, anxiety, or depression.
  • You turn to alcohol, drugs, or sex to numb or distract from your loss.

The 5 stages of grief include:

  • Denial
  • Anger
  • Bargaining
  • Depression
  • Acceptance

You may not experience grief in this specific order. You may also feel disenfranchised grief, which is grief that does not fit into societal norms of what you should be grieving. Disenfranchised grief can include grief for a pet, a lost dream, a breakup, infertility, or more. No matter what type of grief you are experiencing, your symptoms may look different from those in the above list.

To learn more about grief types and stages, read licensed therapist Keiko Wolfe’s article on how to move through grief. You can also check out our founder’s personal story of how therapy helped him move from grief to growth.

Get Grief Counseling Today!

A grief therapist can provide much-needed support for you as you go through the stages of grief and find your footing again. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified grief therapist is easy! Start by browsing grief experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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My clients experience a calm, supportive environment where their concerns are met with empathy and understanding. His energetic approach, combined with keen listening and problem-solving skills, helps clients navigate their challenges effectively.

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  • Imposter Syndrome
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My approach is rooted in a strengths rather than a deficit model. This means I do not see people as broken as I believe everyone has what they need to heal. My role is to help you access your inner strengths and build upon them.

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As a LCSW, I aim for us to achieve transformative insights and practical tools. Together, we'll deepen your self-understanding, develop personalized strategies, and empower you to make confident decisions to gain self-awareness and resilience.

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I use a mix of therapies like CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, all tailored to your needs. This helps us build a unique plan for your growth, healing, and transformation.

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Explore the stories connected to emotions to gain the "aha" insights that empower you to change undesirable thoughts and behaviors. Insights unlock personal power; learning coping skills/tools (mindfulness, CBT, somatics, breathwork) maintain peace.


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Explore the stories connected to emotions to gain the "aha" insights that empower you to change undesirable thoughts and behaviors. Insights unlock personal power; learning coping skills/tools (mindfulness, CBT, somatics, breathwork) maintain peace.

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I use evidence-based tools, skills, neuroscience education + somatic work, mindfulness, intuition, creativity blended w/ each client's unique strengths + gifts. This creates a space to be vulnerable, explore, uncover insights, and achieve your goals.

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  • Reparenting Yourself
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  • Self-Esteem
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  • Stress
  • Teen Anxiety
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I support clients in gaining a better understanding of their patterns, tendencies, and needs…and possibly where these originated. I offer a place from which people can grow, create a little more peace with themselves and in their relationships.


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I support clients in gaining a better understanding of their patterns, tendencies, and needs…and possibly where these originated. I offer a place from which people can grow, create a little more peace with themselves and in their relationships.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to support clients' growth. I believe that the body-mind-spirit connection is fundamental to the process of finding the way home to ourselves.

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  • Adjustment Disorders
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