GRIEF CERTIFIED COUNSELOR
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Professional Certifications and Licenses
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Feb 2025-Present
Grief Training with David Kessler April 2025-June 2025
- Certified Grief Counselor committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often-unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief.
- Certified Grief Educators completed a certificate program designed by world-renowned grief expert, David Kessler. They bring his unique methodology, tools, and decades of experience to help people navigate the challenges of grief
TFCBT Webinar Certification June 2023
- Completed comprehensive training in TF-CBT, an evidence-based treatment model designed to help children, adolescents, and their caregivers overcome the impact of traumatic experiences.
- Gained expertise in trauma-sensitive interventions, psychoeducation, cognitive processing, affect regulation, and caregiver support.
- Trained to implement structured, goal-oriented sessions that address PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges in youth.
CAMFT
- Active member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT); committed to upholding ethical standards, engaging in ongoing professional development, and staying current with best practices in the field of marriage and family therapy.
Music Therapy Training
- Completed training in Music Therapy techniques; gained experience using music-based interventions to support emotional expression, self-regulation, and therapeutic connection across diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group settings.
Services Offered
I specialize in supporting individuals, children, families, and couples facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, relational difficulties, grief, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, life transitions, body image and self-esteem issues, childhood trauma, stress management, substance abuse, and family dynamics or conflict.
With a wide range of therapeutic techniques, including DBT, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, I tailor each session to meet your unique needs. My collaborative approach ensures you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout your journey. If you’re looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to work through life’s obstacles and make lasting change, I’m here to help.
Drawing from my own journey with mental health, I deeply understand the challenges and complexities that come with navigating emotional struggles. My personal experience has shaped my passion for helping others, as I know how transformative it can be to receive the right support and guidance
Mental Health Therapist and Grief Educator
Work 3406 Meadow Lane Glenview IL 60025 United StatesworkWork 5625 College Avenue Suite 215 Oakland CA 94618 United Stateswork
Cell Phone: 510-390-8187cell
Work Email: kd.crombie@gmail.comINTERNET
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Master of Arts and Master of Education in Counseling Psychology, Columbia University, NYC
Certified Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted (SENG) Group Facilitator and Trainer
Certified Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted (SENG) Online Group Facilitator
Certified Grief Educator
Services Offered
All services are virtual at this time and held in the Central Time Zone in USA. Kathleen offers family and individual consultations, individual coaching, counseling and offers workshops/support groups. She also is a frequent lecturer and presenter at conferences and trainings. When possible for in person meetings, she has offices in Glenview, IL and Oakland, CA.
Kathleen worked for 15 years as an inpatient Psychiatric Treatment Coordinator/Social Worker & worked with high risk pregnancy and perinatal loss in a community hospital in Berkeley, CA. In 2009, Kathleen started a private practice to include cognitive-behavioral consulting and coaching. Kathleen is the Chair for the Chicagoland Hoarding Task Force and recent co-chair of the Hoarding special interest group for National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO). Clinical areas of interest include gifted/twice-exceptional children & adults, ADHD, OCD, hoarding, chronic disorganization, creativity and grief.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
WA Licensed Mental Health Counselor LH 60949155
CA Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist LMFT 44676
Services Offered
Can therapy help in the grieving process and alleviate your pain? YES.
I offer individual therapy for adults. Connection with others transforms pain and facilitates healing. You don’t have to do this alone. You can set-up a free consultation with me and speak with someone who’s not afraid to hear about your grief.
My specialization within the field of grief is working with those who’ve had a loved one die by suicide.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
My background includes:
Certified Grief Educator – #105895
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California)
M.A. Counseling Psychology – University of San Francisco, California, USA
Certified Meditation and Breathwork Teacher
Certified Astrologer
Certified Tarot Reader
Services Offered
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile!
I am a Certified Grief Educator #105895, Life Transitions Mentor, Author, and Licensed Psychotherapist.
I blend astrology, psychology, mindfulness, and spirituality to educate and help people during life transitions.
My mission is to empower holistic wellness practices through my various creations and offerings.
To find out more and to explore my offerings and resources, please check out below:
My Website:
https://putriojong.com
*Disclaimer: My offerings and resources are not psychotherapy.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified Grief Educator ID# 172653
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Work 1464 MADERA RD SUITE N PMB 1013 1464 MADERA RD SIMI VALLEY CA 93065 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 805-323-9952work
Work Email: info@insightcorner.orgINTERNET
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 141556)
Grief Educator
Services Offered
Individual Therapy (telehealth only)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Trauma Therapist, Christian Spiritual Director, Author, Certified Grief Educator
Work 2995-A Airway Avenue Costa Mesa CA 92626 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 714 435 0139work
Work Email: drnmanderson@yahoo.comINTERNET
Website: The Catalyst
Professional Certifications and Licenses
CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT#30237)
Certified EMDR Trauma Therapist
Christian Spiritual Director
Certified Grief Educator
PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy
MA in Counseling Psychology
MA in Theology
Author
Speaker
Services Offered
Hello,
My name is Dr. Nancy Anderson. I am a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 30 years of experience.
I offer individual, couple, family, and group therapy. I provide support for those who want to integrate their therapy work with their faith. Also, I created and present over 18 different workshops to catalyze healing and find more peace. The “Writing is Healing” books I have written facilitate whole person integration and intimacy with God.
In therapy (in person and on-line telehealth), I will support your healing journey with the following issues:
Anxiety, Depression, Grief
Emotional Regulation
Relationship Dynamics
Trauma (PTSD)
Stress Management, Anger, Communication Skills
Family Conflict and Alienation
Domestic Violence
Crisis in Faith
Whole Person Integration
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR Trained, CTMH, Certified Grief Therapist/Educator, and Certified in Brainspotting
Work CA 92346 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 951-732-8644work
Work Email: jagdigoslmft@gmail.comINTERNET
Website: JA Therapy and Wellness
Professional Certifications and Licenses
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 17 years of experience in the helping profession, treating individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and phase of life issues. I am a Certified Grief Therapist/Educator, EMDR trained, Certified Telemental Health Provider, and Certified in Brainspotting.
Services Offered
I provide individual therapy with adults (ages 18+). I render services with the following conditions- PTSD, Trauma, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Mindfulness, and Coping skills, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem Issues, Adjustment issues (Phase of Life issues), Chronic Pain, and others. I offer telehealth services at this time.
This provider accepts private pay (Venmo, Visa, and Mastercard). For any questions, please email or call 951-732-8644. Disclosure: This provider is not accepting Kaiser patients. Due to provider’s CA LMFT License, she only sees patients who live in California, USA. Thank you.
Work 16935 West Bernardo Drive Suite 208 San Diego CA 92127 United Stateswork
Work Phone: (858) 432-3317work
Work Email: joycedeveralmft@outlook.comINTERNET
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Joyce DeVera, M.S., LMFT-130526
EMDR Trained
Certified Grief Educator
HeartMath Trained
Education:
University of Phoenix, 2015
Master of Science in Counseling
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Languages:
English
Location:
San Diego, CA
*I see client’s in person and telehealth
Services Offered
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, trained in EMDR, HeartMath, and completed David Kessler’s 12-week Grief Educator Certification program. My experience includes grief/loss, trauma, domestic violence, women’s issues, relationship issues, and life transitions
Losing a loved one can be overwhelming and hard to navigate. Finding hope can often feel impossible. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families build a strong support system and skills to move forward. I want you to feel like you are not alone in this journey and people care about your healing!
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker; CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (LCSW 65214)
Certified Grief Educator; David Kessler Training
Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT & RYT) registered with Yoga Alliance
Services Offered
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in this profession for over 14 years. My experience has been working with children, teens, and adults from different socioeconomic backgrounds and ethnicities. I feel passionate about providing support to help navigate imposter syndrome, first-generation challenges, stress management, work-life balance, and career issues. I have extensive experience working with clients facing grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting. I specialize in providing culturally competent and solution-focused psychotherapy. I am also a certified yoga teacher and I implement yoga with my clients.
I offer individual therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I also offer family therapy, one-on-one grief support, and parenting support. My services are currently virtual but if you are open to services in nature we can meet in person.

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