3 Los Angeles Grief Counselors [Now Accepting Clients]

Grief rarely arrives on schedule, and it often lingers for far longer than we may expect. Maybe you're carrying a loss the world seems to have already moved past, or an ending that no one quite named out loud. At Therapy on Fig, our Los Angeles grief therapists make room for all of it. Meet our team here and reach out when you’re ready to begin processing—we have openings now.

If you’re reeling from loss or are carrying feelings of grief that have nowhere to go, we understand. 

Many of the people we support come to us feeling similarly. Here’s what we often hear in those early sessions:

• "Both my parents passed away 5 years ago. I'm still recovering from the pause I had to take from my life to take care of them. Even now, I'm still the go-to person to take care of family affairs."

• "I’m navigating a tough divorce with someone I thought I’d spend the rest of my life with. I’m struggling to see a future that makes sense for me, as all I feel is the pain of what isn’t anymore.

• “I have a chronic health condition that is mostly invisible. So much so, even those closest to me forget or diminish the real impact it has on my day-to-day life. The act of having to advocate for myself throughout makes me feel both exhausted and unseen.

• "I'm almost 40. I'm really successful and proud of what I've accomplished, but I feel lonely often and find myself pre-grieving being single and alone at 50.

• “My child is neurodivergent. Nobody’s handed me a roadmap on all the variations and specific demands. My parenting experience feels like a constant “give” filled with self-doubts and loneliness.

These are the layers and complexities of grief. They are both obvious, such as with death yet subtle such as with lost dreams, hopes, and milestones. Accompanying grief are the uncertainties in transitions, the shifts in identities within us and in those around us, and lives marked by a single event - what was before and what was after.

There's a way to make sense of loss, to find meaning, and to recover connection. You don't have to live in exasperation, believing wholeness will never be yours. You can define grief for yourself and know that it does not need to meet an expiration date.

Our skilled grief therapists serve as compassionate guides, helping you navigate various pain points associated with loss - completely tailored to you. 

With a personalized approach, we understand that grief shows up differently for everyone, and there's no one set way to grieve. We can create meaningful narratives and safe containers and find healing practices around goodbyes, endings, and anticipated and sudden losses. When we're not always given the opportunity to intentionally transition or get closure, grief therapy gives back that agency. 

Jump to a therapist

• Emily Gaston: Good fit for those grieving the death of a parent or loved one

• Marina Mendes: Good fit for quiet, chronic grief and grief that surfaces during life transitions

• Sharon Yu: Good fit for the grief that comes with always putting others first

If you’re unsure which therapist may be a good fit for you, please connect with us so we can intentionally match you.

Meet our Los Angeles grief therapists

Good fit for those grieving the death of a parent or loved one

As the child of a deceased parent, I know the particular ache of grieving in a culture that's allergic to endings. I won't rush you toward "closure" or treat your loss as a problem to be solved. Working from a relational, depth-oriented, IFS-informed lens, I help you tend the parts of you that hold sorrow—translating pain into meaning slowly, and on your own terms. With me, grief gets to be witnessed rather than fixed.

• Credentials: Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #155211, Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #19502

• Specialty Areas: Grief and loss, trauma, couples, LGBTQIA+, ethically non-monogamous relationships, teens, life transitions

• Availability: Virtual and in-person in Los Angeles

Good fit for quiet, chronic grief and grief that surfaces during life transitions

Some grief announces itself loudly; other forms of grief quietly hum in the background, touching every part of your life in some way or another. I help clients bring those emotions to the forefront, whether they’re unraveling the slow loss of a relationship, a city, an identity, or a version of yourself you've outgrown. Weaving IFS, somatic practice, and the steadying wisdom of the natural world, I offer a gentle space to feel what's been waiting and to find your footing again.

• Credentials: Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #15511, Certified Nature Therapy Guide, Certified Somatic Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher, Level 1 IFS Trained

• Specialty Areas: Grief and loss, life transitions, loved ones of those struggling with a mental illness, identity exploration

• Availability: Virtual and in-person in Los Angeles

Good fit for the grief that comes with always putting others first

After nearly two decades of practice, I've learned that grief often hides inside our relationships—in the resentment of over-giving, the loneliness of being the strong one, or the quiet mourning of who we hoped someone would be. I help deeply relational, empathic people honor those losses without abandoning their caring nature. Through IFS, we make space for the parts of you that grieve, so you can hold both your love and your limits.

• Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #50028, Certified IFS Therapist Level II

• Specialty Areas: Grief and loss, creatives, entrepreneurs, neurodivergence

• Availability: Virtual and in-person in Los Angeles

What sets our practice apart from other Los Angeles grief and loss counseling programs

• We work from a non-pathological, holistic lens. Your grief isn't a disorder to manage or a timeline to complete. It's a human process we honor rather than rush.

• Every therapist is trained in or deeply informed by IFS. This experiential, trauma-informed approach reaches places that talk therapy alone often can't, making room for the many parts of you that loss has stirred.

• In-person and virtual care, with weekend options. Meet us at our Highland Park office in Northeast Los Angeles, or work with us virtually from anywhere in California.

• A team you can see yourself in. Our BIPOC, neurodivergent, and highly sensitive clinicians bring lived experience into the room with you in addition to their clinical expertise.

• High-touch, relational care. We build long-term relationships rooted in trust, tailoring each session to your system rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.

FAQs about grief counseling

Start grief counseling in Los Angeles today

Ready to start therapy in Los Angeles, CA? At Therapy on Fig, our grief therapists specialize in providing a personalized and empathetic environment for individuals who want to process their grief with guidance while honoring their own pacing. Whether you're seeking support for managing overwhelming emotions, setting boundaries, or enhancing your well-being, our empathetic approach to grief and loss therapy is designed to help you thrive. Take the first step towards a more balanced and fulfilling life. Book a free initial call with a therapist who understands the nuances of grief and loss below: 

1. Reach out to schedule a free consultation.

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3. Get the support you need to thrive today!