Find Grief Therapists & Counselors in San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, the suburbs of San Luis Obispo, other nearby places such as Lompoc, Hanford, 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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Scarlett Quenette
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Together we'll face your concerns and explore your strengths. I'll highlight patterns of behavior that may result in distress, and get curious about your past. Often this can reveal why we do the things we do, and be a catalyst for change.


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Together we'll face your concerns and explore your strengths. I'll highlight patterns of behavior that may result in distress, and get curious about your past. Often this can reveal why we do the things we do, and be a catalyst for change.

Something to know about my approach is:

Though all therapists have preferred methods (mine are CBT and the psychodynamic approaches), I always adapt to meet the needs of the client and consider what you will best respond to.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Relationships
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
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Explore and identify patterns in attachment, strategies, and ways of coping. We will work together to find your true self again.


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Explore and identify patterns in attachment, strategies, and ways of coping. We will work together to find your true self again.

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I am a mirror that allows you to look deeper into yourself. We will explore your relationships with self, others, and your own narratives. I use EMDR and Brainspotting to help process the parts of your story that are hard to put words to.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Eating Disorders
  • Families
  • Grief
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Panic Disorders
  • Relationships
  • Sexuality
  • Trauma
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Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb
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By working as a team, we identify specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals that are meaningful and aligned with your overall treatment plan.


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By working as a team, we identify specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals that are meaningful and aligned with your overall treatment plan.

Something to know about my approach is:

As an experienced therapist, I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy, which recognizes you as the expert in your own life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Grief
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Women
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Alison Murphey
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Take control of the present, by challenging negative thought patterns that hold you back. As a team we will process the triggers and stressors of the past, future and today that hold you back from reaching your full potential.


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Take control of the present, by challenging negative thought patterns that hold you back. As a team we will process the triggers and stressors of the past, future and today that hold you back from reaching your full potential.

Something to know about my approach is:

I operate from a more eclectic perspective and use many different tools and techniques to create a completely personal and tailored approach to therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Grief
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Assault
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Stress
  • Confidence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Mass Shooting Survivors
  • Mild Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sobriety
  • Trauma
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Rebecca Kahn
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Process trauma, strengthen coping skills, identify how to maintain healthy boundaries, work through grief, improve communication skills, grow, laugh and cry together. We are now offering ESA letters, which is an out of pocket service.


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Process trauma, strengthen coping skills, identify how to maintain healthy boundaries, work through grief, improve communication skills, grow, laugh and cry together. We are now offering ESA letters, which is an out of pocket service.

Something to know about my approach is:

This is a group practice and we all have a casual, warm, comfy, easy going demeanor- sometimes we may even curse during sessions ;) We utilize evidence based interventions in a relaxed, Telehealth atmosphere. Leggings, dogs and babies are welcome!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Support Animals
  • Feminism
  • Grief
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum
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