Beverly Hills Therapists specializing in Grief or Loss

Joanne Kwoh, Ph. D.

My training in grief counseling equips me with active listening and compassionate understanding to help my clients who experience losses - be they a job, a spouse/partner, a child, or other loved ones including furry companion. I use meditative practices such as muscle relaxation or imagery guidance, as well as empty chair techniques to help my clients process their grief and adaptively reframe their emotions and memories about their losses.

Mimi Fayer

It is so difficult to pretend all the time - that you’ve got it all together, that your life has a purpose - when in fact, you’ve lost all sense of control, feel increasingly frustrated about your situation, and terrified that you will not be able to find a way out. You feel miserable while others seem so happy with their lives. You try to suppress these negative feelings yet they surface unwillingly. Nobody understands how deep your pain goes and how it torments you daily.

JESSICA DAWN RUSSELL

I work online or in my 3 locations Hills, Encino and Los Angeles, CA) I hold over 30 certifications. I work with depression, anxiety, fear, grief, addictions, Medical, Autoimmune, Neuro, Illness, smoking, high performance professional and accountability conflicts. I am a sought out Integrative & functional therapist or a bridge to your doctor in health, mind & nutrition. Using holistic, cognitive therapy & a unique style when I work with you to achieve results when casual talk is not enough.

Samara Aldahwi

Together we will examine triggers, emotions and beliefs to discover underlying issues. Our sessions will give you the tools to better cope with life, and change what you want to change. You have the option to live life by your own design.

GOZDE GOKOZAN

As a psychotherapist, Gozde has experience working with wide range of clients including adults, couples, and children who have developmental disorder including autism spectrum disorder, social communication disorder, and tic disorder. Gozde provides a unique psychotherapy approach to treat wide variety of conditions including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, LGBT issues, attachment issues, PTSD, OCD, kleptomania, and grief.

Dr. Cara Gardenswartz

Our clients are motivated to change something about their internal or external life. We guide and/or help treat our clients with mental health issues and interpersonal/relationship challenges. We offer EMDR, DBT, CBT, and we do exploratory psychodynamic therapy. See our specialities below.

Naira Keshishyan

I specialize in relationships/dating and attachment issues, men's issues, women's empowerment, eating disorders/body image, family trauma/intergenerational family trauma, career and life adjustment, self-esteem and cultural issues. I look forward to teaching you tools to take your life back and build a strong foundation of identity.

Alina Halonen

Have you experienced a traumatic life event? Are you looking for a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space to explore and resolve the issues you are struggling with? By implementing a collaborative, integrative, and holistic approach, I will help you to identify and reconnect with your core authentic self, boost your self-esteem, establish healthy boundaries, gain greater control over your life, and gain the ability to deal with emotional stressors reflectively instead of reflexively.

Michal T. Margolese

Have you ever struggled with that inner critic voice telling you that you can’t do it? That nothing you do will ever be enough? Do you feel sometimes that you are unloveable? Sick of being stuck? I am here to let you know that there IS hope around every dark corner. Outdated beliefs that are no longer serving you are controlling you and your future. We can rewire new healthy success habits in just a matter of weeks. I look forward to partnering with you and redefining the possibilities.

Ross Kellogg

In working with individuals, I use attachment, systemic, and trauma informed approaches. If you are an individual struggling with chronic stress, codependency, perfectionism, or difficulty establishing an authentic sense of self, these symptoms can often be the result of current or past relationship dynamics that can be addressed and changed. I have training in both Gottman and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy models in working with couples on issues from infidelity to communication issues.

The Happiness Psychiatrist®: Sheenie Ambardar, M.D.

My patients are successful professionals, creatives, students & celebrities who are ready to make lasting, positive change in their lives. They are committed to understanding the deep-seated reasons for their unhelpful behaviors; transforming their lives from the inside-out and no longer feeling fear, sadness, and pain; having healthy and loving personal relationships; and healing the past, living mindfully in the present, and reaching their highest potential.

Jillian Ziesmer

Some of the issues I treat include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, recovery, trauma (emotional, physical, sexual), suicidal ideation, grief/loss, cancer survivors, LGBTQ, and pre-marital counseling/relationship/marital issues. I help clients explore their feelings, past experiences, present situations, and hopes for the future.

Paula E. Bruce, Ph.D. & Associates, A Psychological Corporation

Some typical psychotherapy concerns are: Relationship/couple issues Interracial/intercultural relationships Mood disorders Anxiety Disorders Undereating and Overeating Body image issues Personality disorders High conflict divorce Family reunification Racial trauma Parenting/child behavior problems Sexual compulsivity/addiction Sexual abuse, sexual assault Complex trauma issues/PTSD Compulsive spending/shopping LGBTQIA concerns First generation concerns More

Natalie Finegood Goldberg

Ellie Adhami

My areas of expertise include Family, Marital and Relational Conflict, Marital and Premarital Counseling, Infertility and Family Planning, Parenting, Coparenting, Blended Families, Life Transitions including Divorce Support, Attachment Trauma, Fear and Anxiety, Depression and Grief, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, and Creative Artists.

Kerri Johnson

Feeling depressed, anxious, uncertain of what path to take next? Feeling lost, alone, or unsure of yourself? These are all common concerns that my clients face daily and have come to understand their source by working in a safe collaborative space in therapy. Many of my clients are at a cross roads whether it be leaving their parents home, trying to launch from college, deciding whether or not to get married, have a baby, or change careers or retire. Therapy can help with any transition.

Hannah Pasternak

I have experience working with clients living with ADHD, adolescent behavior issues, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, divorce, family conflict, trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, substance use, self-esteem,and grief. I utilize a holistic and person-centered approach, integrating therapeutic treatments such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness strategies. I work with clients from adolescence through adulthood.

Kristin Allen

Experiencing the death of a loved one can be one of the most painful experiences in life. Not only have I been specifically trained in grief and loss, I’ve had my own profound losses that have shaped me as a person and a therapist. In a non-judgmental space, you can be open to express wherever you are in your process. Our work will help you make sense of your loss, process your pain, and find a way to live while still honoring your loved one.

Maya Nehru

I am passionate about cultivating relationships and supporting clients in building satisfying & meaningful relationships for themselves. I am particularly interested in working with couples struggling w/intimacy issues, communication challenges, & healing after infidelity. I believe relationships are a core aspect of emotional wellness & my goal is help client's work through difficulties in interpersonal relationships by building self-awareness, increasing empathy & strengthening communication.

Karen Wulfson

If your life is changing too quickly, if you don’t know how to communicate about those changes, if you think you'l feel this way forever, I can help. Together, we can find that light at the end of the tunnel. Unsure about starting counseling, returning to therapy? Just give me a call. Let’s talk – then you decide. I’ll be happy to answer your questions, listen to your comments and concerns, and help you decide if making that first appointment will be the right move for you.