San Mateo Therapists specializing in Grief or Loss

Sage DeRosier

I am an experienced grief therapist who has assisted individuals and families in effectively working through complex grieving situations such as multiple recent losses, sudden and/or violent death, delayed grieving, parent loss, partner loss, and child loss. I have a background working with the dying and bereaved at a local hospice agency. I find I have a considerable ability to create compassionate and sacred space for clients to experience a healthy grieving process.

Maureen "Eula Lys" Backman

For many years, I worked in animal rescue and animal welfare in the Bay Area. I volunteer with Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco, California, and rescue senior dogs. As someone who has loved and lost two senior dogs over the past several years, I understand the pain that comes with losing a companion animal. If your loved one passed over the rainbow bridge, you are not alone. This space will honor your grief and support you in your journey.

Nina Bratcher

Are you in the midst of uncertainty and finding yourself feeling on edge, anxious and overwhelmed? Are you in a transitional phase of life and feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Do you feel haunted by ruminating thoughts that you just can't seem to set aside? Rest assured, you are not alone. There are underlying reasons for your experience. Together we can explore what is happening for you and identify tools for navigating life with more ease.

Ann Rivello

I work with adults who are going through difficult transitions and wanting to make changes in their life. Times of crisis though very painful, can also be an opportunities for great personal growth.

Miriam Lima

Have you been experiencing symptoms from trauma, and other distressing life experiences, such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders? There is HOPE for you! Besides talk therapy, I provide EMDR, an evidence based treatment that enables clients to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress associated with traumatic memories. I also help clients to cope with life transitions, interpersonal relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety, amongst others.

Rebekah Kao

Are you struggling in a relationship? I specialize in helping individuals and couples who are not ready to give up on their relationship to find joy, trust and connection again using an integrated approach grounded in Emotionally Focus Therapy and Gottman Method. I help couples to understand and change their negative patterns, reduce conflict, gain insight, repair emotional injuries and learn healthy communication skills, so that they can feel safe and have a more fulfilling relationship.

Ryan Perisho

I will work to help you resolve challenges within relationships by developing tools to support you in self-empowerment, boundary setting, grief/loss, and developing healthier communication. I am particularly passionate in working with those that are struggling with issues related to infertility, women’s mental health, and motherhood. I will partner with you in identifying your inner wisdom and core strengths to help you make deeper connections with yourself and others.

Jeanne Sutton

You might be struggling with feeling like there is too much to do, that you're not okay, or not capable enough to make the changes you desire. Are you struggling to figure out how to get going and how to take better care of yourself? It's so painful to struggle with strong emotions, feelings of anxiety, of not being good enough, and being stuck in unhelpful behavior patterns and unfulfilling relationships. Whether this is new for you or a long standing challenge, I look forward to helping you.

Linda Johnson

I work with people who are eager for change and willing to take necessary risks in therapy to increase self-awareness and sense of well-being. Many of us feel overwhelmed at times as we navigate world events, political disparities, intimate relationships, or just day-to-day life. Sometimes these issues disrupt our ability to achieve serenity or experience life’s pleasures. Together we can identify and work toward attainable goals that offer you the chance to increase personal satisfaction.

Melissa Risso

Margaret (Peggy) Farrell

I work with children (4-13), adolescents (13-18), adults, and seniors. My first career was as a teacher and I really enjoy working with youth struggling with anxiety, depression, identity, trauma, grief and stress. I also love working with adults in all of the above including life transitions.

MaryBeth Lorence

I invite individual adults and couples to explore your struggles and the unhealthy patterns that keep you mired in feelings of sadness, anxiety, or simply with a sense that your life is not quite how you wish it to be. Maybe you've tried to work out the problems yourself and keep circling back to square one. Maybe you've hit a brick wall. Maybe you don't even know where to begin. Together, we'll uncover the power of change that lives inside you.

Catherine McDonagh

When clients reach out to me, some are already on a path of a personal growth, while others aren't sure what to do to make the changes they want or need. Often they feel anxious or stuck, and experience challenges in relationships, at home or work. I guide clients to cultivate awareness and gain clarity within themselves so they can more easily navigate feelings/emotions, thoughts, beliefs and behaviors, and make choices that connect with what's most true for them.

Men Chun Wong

My clients are predominantly part of the LGBTQ+ community. Issues may arise regarding depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, intersectional identities, and trauma. Perhaps you simply haven't found any therapists who look like you or shares as many intersectional identities? After all, representation matters. My person-centered approach will allow for you to connect deeper with yourself so you may move through life more authentically.

Della Fernandes

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Are you feeling like your partner just stopped getting you ? Is your manager supportive ? setting you up for failure? What if you had tools to navigate these transitions Multi cultural - work stress - couples - High functioning Aspergers - anxiety - stress - Panic - Post partum depression - medical leave and transitioning back to work - conflict management at work - family business partnerships - C level executive counseling and coaching - Depression

Sara W. Li

I am passionate in working with children and adolescents struggling to overcome anxiety, OCD, behavioral and emotion regulation issues, trauma and other life's stressful events. I have extensive experience working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD and autism. I also have specialized training in helping children cope and thrive with their chronic medical health conditions such as pediatric diabetes, cancer, chronic discomfort/ pain, and gastrointestinal issues.

Reika Faust

Have you ever experienced an event that has impacted you and left you feeling unsettled? Have difficulty connecting with others? Belittle or judge yourself for things beyond your control? Do you struggle to find meaning or a positive and healthy relationship with yourself or others? Join me in a healing journey where I can help support and give you the tools that will allow you to navigate the challenges of this wild rollercoaster we call life.

Ray of Hope Child Therapy Services Inc

Typical clients include people who struggle with depressed mood, low energy, low motivation or difficulty sleeping. Maybe you experience worrying and anxious thoughts that lead to physical symptoms of sweating, increased heart rate and breathing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques can help manage these symptoms and improve your ability to enjoy life.

Maria Rivas-Wolf

Maria provides individual, couples, family and group therapy for patients undergoing fertility treatments or struggling with emotional difficulties following pregnancy/postpartum.

Amanda Tan

Are you going through changes in your life situation right now? Are you confused about who you are or who you're becoming? I've been there! Moving to a different country, becoming a parent, starting a new career, or facing an illness can be overwhelming and make you question yourself. Work with me to rediscover your values and find the guiding compass to your life.