Grief Therapists Available in Garden Grove
This page is for people in Garden Grove seeking online therapists who work with grief. Use it to compare clinicians by their approaches, areas of focus, therapy styles, and whether they mention bereavement, loss, or complicated grief in their profiles. All therapists listed are licensed in California, and that license covers the whole state, so being in Garden Grove is not a barrier to working with any of them. Read descriptions and choose a therapist whose stated experience and methods match what you think will help you most. Contact providers directly to ask about fit and next steps.
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1. Dr. Katherine Phillips, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
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2. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC
MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. Dr. Katherine (Kate) Bergam, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Sleeping · Self esteem · Career · ADHD
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4. Patricia Riley, LCSW
California LCSW supporting relationships and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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5. Matthew Poje, LPCC, LPC
Trauma-focused support grounded in neuroscience
Works with Trauma and abuse · Addictions · Grief · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Motivational Interviewing · Trauma-Focused Therapy
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6. Menachem Stulberger, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT specializing in relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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7. Sharon Bass, LMFT
Collaborative LMFT specializing in life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Career · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
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8. Michelle Varady, LCSW
LCSW focused on trauma and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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9. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT
Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
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10. Keith Chilton, LMFT
Experienced California Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Dr. Andrea Shirley, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT supporting relationships and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Family · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Narrative Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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12. Jared Maloney, LMFT
LMFT for anxiety, relationships, and trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Dr. Katharine Clarke, CA Psychologist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Grief
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14. Christopher Lum, LCSW
Works with Addictions · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
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15. Carol Wood, LMFT
LMFT providing relationship and trauma support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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About grief therapy for people in Garden Grove
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Garden Grove can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,259 therapists match this page, all of whom name grief among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Garden Grove
Garden Grove has a population of about 171,949. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
Can I work with a grief therapist online if I live in Garden Grove?
Yes. Therapists who are licensed in California may offer services to clients across the state, including Garden Grove. Check each therapist’s profile to confirm they accept online clients and to learn about the platforms or modes (video, phone, messaging) they list. Contact the therapist to confirm they currently accept new clients from your area.
What should I look for in a therapist who treats grief?
Look for clinicians who explicitly mention bereavement, grief counseling, loss, or complicated grief in their profiles. Note their therapeutic approaches (for example, grief-focused CBT, narrative therapy, or meaning-centered work), experience with types of loss similar to yours, and whether they discuss goals like managing symptoms, processing emotions, or restoring daily functioning.
How long does grief therapy usually take and what happens in early sessions?
Therapy duration varies by person and type of grief. Early sessions typically focus on understanding your loss, assessing current functioning, and setting short-term goals. Therapists may introduce coping strategies and create a plan for ongoing work. Ask a prospective therapist directly about their typical course of treatment and what you might expect in the first few sessions.
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