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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 San Diego, Black Mountain Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, La Jolla, or even Miramar Ranch North, 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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Yohana "Joey" Barajas Hinojosa, AMFT, PCC
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Help you overcome the difficult times, patterns leading to Anxiety or Depression & healing from past Trauma. I will teach you coping tools, to voice your needs/feelings, to find the root of the problem & treat beyond the symptoms. Grow & be serene.


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Help you overcome the difficult times, patterns leading to Anxiety or Depression & healing from past Trauma. I will teach you coping tools, to voice your needs/feelings, to find the root of the problem & treat beyond the symptoms. Grow & be serene.

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I integrate some of my experiences, knowledge in the field, build your self-awareness in how you think and how you store your feelings in your body and emotionally "internally". You will learn how to take care of yourself better and LOVE yourself.

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  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
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Judy Craig
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explore the past, accept the present, and identify empowering shifts in beliefs and actionable steps to repurpose previous thoughts, expectations that improve self-image, confidence, and hope for the future.


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explore the past, accept the present, and identify empowering shifts in beliefs and actionable steps to repurpose previous thoughts, expectations that improve self-image, confidence, and hope for the future.

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I am empathetic and understanding that life means adapting to life transitions, cultivating identity and purpose, and striving to connect within family, peer, and community systems.

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  • Asian and Pacific Islanders
  • Boundaries
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The most important aspect in a therapeutic relationship is the genuine connection we establish as the foundation for growth. I use positive psychology in my practice because of it’s strength-based approach that motivates change and growth.


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The most important aspect in a therapeutic relationship is the genuine connection we establish as the foundation for growth. I use positive psychology in my practice because of it’s strength-based approach that motivates change and growth.

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My specialities include, but not limited to: marriage, pre-marital, and restoration of marriage after crises. Individual specialities include depression, anxiety, grief and women’s issues.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
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Luisa Villagomez
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Together we will navigate your challenges, uncover insights, foster personal growth, and create lasting positive changes, guiding you toward a more fulfilling and authentic life. We will embark on a journey that starts with you wanting more from life


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Together we will navigate your challenges, uncover insights, foster personal growth, and create lasting positive changes, guiding you toward a more fulfilling and authentic life. We will embark on a journey that starts with you wanting more from life

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In my approach, I am fully engaged in our session, actively listening, and offering thoughtful reflections. I actively create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing, asking questions, and offering interpretations to foster deep understanding.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
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Kristina Scarpa
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Together, I walk side by side with my clients in order to help them grow, move past or manage their struggles. My clients develop better coping skills, a more fulfilling life, and have more meaningful relationships. I am also trained in EMDR.


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Together, I walk side by side with my clients in order to help them grow, move past or manage their struggles. My clients develop better coping skills, a more fulfilling life, and have more meaningful relationships. I am also trained in EMDR.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have an eclectic style that is tailor-made to fit each client needs. I always try to provide some immediate relief for current problems with coping skills and problem solving strategies along with exploring ones past for generational patterns.

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  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
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