Hello, I am a psychotherapist in private practice in the state of California, where I offer telehealth and in-person services. I specialize in maternal mental health, infertility, and grief and loss. Through my work with individuals and families, as well as my own experiences with grief, I know how it can impact the trajectory of one’s life. Grief can also be an isolating experience, but it does not have to be this way. In my practice, I hold a safe and sacred space for all of those affected by grief especially those who have experienced infertility, pregnancy loss, and child loss. If you are experiencing grief and are hoping to speak to someone that can support you during this most challenging time, please do not hesitate to reach out. I would be honored to work with you.

Hi, I’m Becky Bernard Stuempfig and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Encinitas, CA. I help individuals, couples and families work through life transitions. My specialties are grief and loss and supporting new moms and couples during pregnancy, the postpartum period and into parenthood.

Please call me for a complimentary 20 minute phone consultation or to ask any questions you may have about how I can help you. I look forward to hearing from you!

Individual Therapy (telehealth only)

Cindy Speakman, LCSW California BBS #66060

I am a psychotherapist who believes healing begins with being truly seen, heard, and understood. I work with adults navigating life’s most complex emotional experiences—including grief and loss, empowering them to move forward in a more healthy, happy and peaceful direction in the journey of life.

Along with earning my Certified Grief Educator Certification, I am also a Certified Bereavement Counselor and a trained facilitator in the Healing After Loss grief support program. I offer both individual and group grief therapy, honoring each client’s unique grieving process with empathy, understanding and acceptance. Grief is a universal experience, but is not well understood or accepted in our society. I strive to help those experiencing grief and loss to feel understood and accepted, wherever they are in their journey. 

My approach is compassionate, strengths-based, and often infused with gentle humor. Clients described me as kind, empathetic, a great listener—and someone who genuinely cares.

I believe that therapy doesn’t end when the session does. I often invite clients to explore reflections or practices between sessions to deepen their insight and progress. I am truly honored to support you in creating a more grounded, fulfilling life—one step at a time.

You’re not broken—just bent. Let’s find a way forward.

***NOTE: ALL SERVICES ARE VIRTUAL VIA TELEHEALTH, AND ARE CONDUCTED VIA THE ZOOM PLATFORM***