Find Grief Therapists & Counselors in Merced, CA.

 

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 Merced, the suburbs of Merced, other nearby places such as Modesto, Ceres, or anywhere else in California, 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 goal is to create an environment where clients feel genuinely seen and heard, knowing they have an unbiased safe space to share their experiences. Together, let's empower you to become the best version of yourself!


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My goal is to create an environment where clients feel genuinely seen and heard, knowing they have an unbiased safe space to share their experiences. Together, let's empower you to become the best version of yourself!

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Recognizing that therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, I tailor my approach, employing a blend of methods customized to your unique needs. My treatment modalities include, but are not limited to, psychodynamic therapy, structural family therapy, and CBT.

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identify and make progress toward your goals. Whether you are navigating feelings of shame around sex, untangling the complicated web of grief, or putting the pieces back together after a traumatic event, the space is yours. I'm so glad you're here.


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identify and make progress toward your goals. Whether you are navigating feelings of shame around sex, untangling the complicated web of grief, or putting the pieces back together after a traumatic event, the space is yours. I'm so glad you're here.

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My style is integrative and collaborative. I focus on attachment and family dynamics to provide understanding and make connections. Therapy is not a "one size fits all" and every person has a unique story. It would be an honor to hear to yours.

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Using a humanistic, depth-oriented approach, I help clients feel heard, seen, and understood—providing new perspectives and addressing recurring themes in areas like relationships, individuation, life-changes, emotions, and existential questions.


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Using a humanistic, depth-oriented approach, I help clients feel heard, seen, and understood—providing new perspectives and addressing recurring themes in areas like relationships, individuation, life-changes, emotions, and existential questions.

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The etymology of psyche comes from the Greek word psukhē, which means “soul.” In my work, I tend to the soul by offering a compassionate, supportive environment for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth to occur.

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Work through crippling anxiety, learn to process and deal with complex trauma, and begin to develop new skills to navigate any forms of depression. I enjoy also working with clients who are looking for LGBTQ+ affirming identify exploration work.

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I encourage you to be the one to take ownership of the therapeutic process. I allow you to bring up the topics you want to discuss, and then I can help with exploration in identifying themes, connections, and other valuable tidbits of the process.

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Holly Smith
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work together to understand yourself, your relationship patterns, the beliefs about yourself and others you've developed. We'll explore experiences and dynamics that have shaped you, and work to shift the way you think about yourself.


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work together to understand yourself, your relationship patterns, the beliefs about yourself and others you've developed. We'll explore experiences and dynamics that have shaped you, and work to shift the way you think about yourself.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is collaborative, attachment focused, and trauma informed; I'll seek your feedback throughout our time working together to make sure you're comfortable with how we're working together and approaching your concerns.

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  • Abortion
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  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
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