Find Grief Therapists & Counselors in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, the suburbs of Mission Viejo, other nearby places such as Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine, 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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...that I draw from psychodynamic, existential, narrative, strength-based and cognitive-behavioral approaches while using imagery, metaphor, humor, and authentic interactions to help you understand important concepts and tools.

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  • Acute Grief
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Melis Alkin
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Adjusting to different stages and responsibilities, coping with emotions and past events or childhood of origin issues that continue to get triggered, changing relationships, increasing self-compassion, and meaning making of the past and present.

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My approach is collaborative and my sessions are guided by your goals, concerns, and your readiness to make changes. I would like to learn about what made you seek therapy at this point in your life.

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My approach focuses on crafting personalized, solution-oriented paths to foster your growth and healing. Together, we'll identify strengths, tackle challenges, and build a future that resonates with your aspirations. Welcome to a journey of empowerme

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  • Black Women
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  • Depression
  • Elder Care Issues
  • Grief
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  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
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Ashanti Marshall
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Explore your strengths in order to help you take control of your mental health for continued growth in your journey. You will learn healthy coping skills, tools, and be provided therapeutic homework to help you succeed and reduce presenting symptoms.


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Explore your strengths in order to help you take control of your mental health for continued growth in your journey. You will learn healthy coping skills, tools, and be provided therapeutic homework to help you succeed and reduce presenting symptoms.

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My approach is Person-centered (Rogerian). I create a safe space for clients to feel free to express themselves. As a therapist, my goal is to make sure that my clients feel safe, happy and supported.

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I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults providing individual, couples, group, and family therapy.

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