Grief Therapists in Fullerton, CA

I have been working with and advocating for individuals, families and children since 2006. I strive to provide a comfortable, open and accepting environment for you to begin this process. I use psychodynamic, family systems and Cognitive Behavioral interventions to help ease anxiety, set goals, and strengthen your relationships.

My approach to therapy is insight oriented, solution focused and centered on helping you become more conscious of your thoughts, feelings and integrating the two in order to help you live a more fulfilled life. Finding the right therapist is a crucial part of the healing process and developing the right connection is key in developing an effective therapeutic relationship. Choose someone whose experience you trust supported by online reviews, someone who you like as a person and someone who sees the untapped possibilities in you. I will be dedicated to ensuring you get the best quality care possible!

I believe in human resiliency and transformation. My therapeutic style focuses on your strengths & I seek to understand your personal experiences within your cultural context. I often explore how past relationships & unresolved issues may be connected to your current concerns. By assessing your relational skills & addressing the challenges to living authentically, I can help you discover a sense of empowerment resulting in meaningful, healthy relationships & the ability to live a purposeful life.

Specializing in resolving loss and trauma, I've been a psychologist for 25+ years. I journey with clients through the tumultuous feelings of grief and trauma to a place of freedom, hope, and new capacity for closeness--experiencing with them the tears and laughter, "Aha's!" and "Oh No's!" that lead to change, growth and liking themselves and life. For helpful, hopeful blogs on resolving depression, grief and anxiety as well as tips on how good therapy works, see www.drmaribeth.com.

I’m a Latinx bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Doctoral Candidate in Applied Clinical Psychology, who is trained in EMDR and is passionate about helping adults and adolescents cultivate a more fulfilling life and satisfying relationships. My primary goal is to help you increase your sense of safety, become a better version of yourself, and thrive in your relationships.

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a job? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or are you lacking motivation? Are you experiencing challenges in your current relationships? Do current or past traumas make it difficult to manage daily life? If you are seeking healing, healthy and loving relationships, freedom from current and past traumas, and greater peace and joy, I would love to work with you. I have 20 years of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and age groups.

Do you live in constant fear? Are you overwhelmed by grief? Do you find yourself feeling sad, withdrawn, irritable, and lonely? Are you struggling to communicate with your teen? Do you often wonder why they behave in certain ways? If so, I would like to help. We all would like to think we are strong enough to overcome these issues on our own, but there comes a time when we need to reach out for additional help. I specialize in treating trauma (specifically sexually abuse), mood disorders, and grief. I also have worked extensively with teens and their families, so I know the problems that are unique to teens.

I am encouraged that you have taken the first step to feeling better. Therapy is really hard work ~ and absolutely worth it. Feeling stuck is not a way of life ~ together we can get you moving again. I provide a safe, grace-filled environment to deal with life's challenges. I would love to walk alongside you to uncover your authentic life.

Hello, my name is Rayven Battles, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in California (LCSW 91756). I treat disorders including but not limited to anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, post-traumatic stress, grief, and personality disorders. I aim to assist clients with managing stressors and achieving emotional wellness by developing appropriate coping skills, building insight, and increasing protective factors. In therapy, I use theoretical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy depending on the individual's needs.

I focus on promoting resolution, fostering health and well-being, and facilitating lasting change. With a client-centered approach, I prioritize your journey toward clarity and transformation without causing unnecessary pain or suffering. Drawing from my extensive experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate various challenges from trauma to grief. I also work with couples and individuals navigating separation, divorce, and co-parenting. My therapeutic style centers on creating a supportive and confidential space where you can explore your concerns.

Have you found yourself lying in bed awake at 2am your thoughts spinning? Maybe you've just gotten news from your doctor and you feel flooded with overwhelm or fear. Perhaps you are feeling lost, fuzzy, and numb after losing someone (or something) that you really loved. If you've found yourself in these situations you likely find it difficult to relate to others who just don't "get it." You probably avoid situations that bring a sense of dread and battle with feelings of hopeless/helplessness. You may even struggle with trusting your body. I know how difficult it is to ask for help, but I am so glad you are here.

Joyce Cudanes, PsyD is Licensed Psychologist in California who has 25+ years of experience. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at UCLA and her Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology-Los Angeles (CSPP-LA) at Alliant International University. Dr. Cudanes sees psychotherapy as a collaborative process in which everyone has the potential to find their own solutions and make positive changes but may just need some guidance.

This sense of loss feels like an old story - even if you're not sure what's been lost. But in those moments when you dare to be still, you feel the gnawing in your soul. It's easier to just keep busy to escape the emptiness inside. It's possible to go on like this for a very long time. And many people do. You may even have been among the more successful ones. But now something has happened that exposed old wounds and vulnerabilities, and the pain is even harder to ignore. Despite your best efforts, anxiety and depression are getting the better of you, and relational hurts cut deeply. You feel so alone.

Although what you are experiencing may feel beyond your ability to cope, you are not alone. Most individuals find comfort knowing that others have been where they are. Many issues faced are in response to some type of loss. Loss takes many forms: loss of self or personal identity, loss of faculties or mobility, the physical loss of a loved one, relationship loss or the lost dream of a perfect marriage or family, or career loss, to name a few. These losses are often sudden, unexpected, or traumatic experiences that can interrupt your life, derail your goals, affect your relationships, and undermine the flow of life transitions.

I'm so glad you're here. My clients describe me as someone who will support you in those difficult moments with sincere empathy and compassion. I am a therapist who focuses on hope and acceptance. My style is integrative and collaborative. I focus on attachment and family dynamics to provide understanding and make connections. Together, we will identify and make progress toward your goals. Whether you are navigating feelings of shame around sex, untangling the complicated web of grief, or putting the pieces back together after a traumatic event, the space is there.

What brings you here today? - Stress, anxiety, guilt, loss, or relationship struggles? Anger, hurt, depression, self-identity or self-worth issues? Or maybe you’ve noticed being “triggered” by people or situations, or have trouble letting go of painful events from the past. Perhaps you’re aware of negative patterns, i.e. different partner, job, or location, but still the same issues. Over time, any of these issues can begin to wear you down, affecting you and your relationships with others, including family, friends and loved ones. We are all in need of support at some time. I am here to listen, care, and give you that support.

Hello and welcome! Seeking therapy can be an overwhelming and vulnerable process. Making the effort to begin your journey shows you want a change in your life. Whether you’re struggling to get through the day or needing someone to talk to, I can provide the support you need. I will build you a safe space where you will be free to share, reflect, feel, process, and heal. You will be met with empathy, kindness, and acceptance; free of judgment. We will work together so you can grow into your most authentic self, while developing strong and healthy goals and coping skills to face life’s challenges with confidence.

I have experience working effectively with adults, young adults, and teenagers facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, phase-of-life issues, trauma, and grief. Additionally, I provide couples therapy to enhance relationships and communication skills. My specialization includes supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, racial minorities, Asian Americans, children of immigrants, individuals with autism, and their families.

Understanding ourselves, who we are, how we were raised, why we struggle with the issues we struggle with, how we can change the things we want to, how to improve relationships and be more content with life - these are some of the thoughts and questions most people wrestle with as adults. It has been my privilege for 25+ years to journey with individuals and couples as they ask these vulnerable questions in the therapeutic setting. I am grateful to work with those that take the courageous step of coming to therapy, desiring to work through difficult and painful memories and experiences to move towards greater personal freedom.