GRIEF CERTIFIED COUNSELOR
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Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Work #61364
Certified Grief Counselor
Services Offered
Individual Telehealth Mental Health Services to help adults, age 21+, dealing with grief & loss, depression, and anxiety.
Work 2080 B1 Walsh Ave. Santa Clara CA 95050 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 4088005674work
Work Email: delao.norma@gmail.comINTERNET
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Masters in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University
Grief Counselor certified by David Kessler
Services Offered
Norma offers grief support to bereaved adults, couples, and families whose loss is complicated by higher degrees of trauma, or emotional circumstances.
On many occasions, grief is complicated by different circumstances, such as multiple losses, complex family relationships, depression, anxiety.
Norma holds a sacred space to meet her patients where they are by walking alongside their journey.
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Professional Certifications and Licenses
I am a certified ACNP therapist (Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents) and was also trained by world-renowned grief expert David Kessler to become a Certified Grief Educator. I have extensive education in trauma-informed therapy modalities and was trained at the Parnell Institute in Attachment-Focused EMDR by leading EMDR expert Laurel Parnell. I also trained at the Pacific Gestalt Institute and the American Couples and Sex Therapy Association.
Services Offered
I am a licensed therapist with over 15 years experience. I approach my work with clients from a trauma-informed perspective and bring a strong sense of compassion that is rooted in the belief that everyone’s pain is valid.
I work extensively with grief and all of the complex emotions that can come up around any kind of loss or unwanted change. Grief is a deeply personal and unique experience for everyone. I work to help my clients feel seen and supported in their grief journey and never judged to be further along or somewhere other than exactly where they are.
I specialize in helping my clients to understand and repair childhood wounds, heal from narcissistic parents and partners, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, recovering from perfectionism and parenting. A large focus of my practice is helping my client’s to develop self-compassion to better understand themselves, their reactions and their relationships. I work to help people form a kinder and more loving relationship with themselves and to let go of self-criticism and move towards a place of love and self-acceptance.
Therapy can be a deeply personal and rewarding experience and I believe that it is essential for you to feel comfortable, safe and understood by your therapist. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so that you can decide if I am a good fit for you. I am currently only offering online session via phone or zoom.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Grief Therapist
Work Encino CA United Stateswork
Work Phone: 323-327-3399work
Work Email: Barbarabtherapy@gmail.comINTERNET
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified Grief Educator with David Kessler
Level I and II training- Gottman Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy- Training with Sue Johnson
Specialization in Child therapy
Services Offered
Hi. My name is Barbara Benoualid and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. I speak French and English and conduct my sessions in both languages. As a therapist my goal is to help explore and uncover the patterns that are getting in the way of your fulfillment and joy or keeping you feeling stuck. Together we can make sense of your patterns, as we explore your past and present- revealing your strengths and the obstacles in your way. You’ll learn new tools that will help you move forward differently. I will work with you to manage emotions, find tools to cope with you stress, build on your strengths, understand how you can impact your relationships, resolve conflicts, and live a balanced and more fulfilling life.
Working with you through grief, as your support and counselor, I will be gentle and present for you. There is no right or wrong way to feel the emotions when you have experienced loss. It can be accompanied by guilt, and deep sadness. I will be present to listen and guide you when you are ready.
My goal is to accompany you through your journey of grief wherever you are. I will listen and be there to help you find your way through your grief to a place where you can enjoy your life in meaningful ways. I will support you and be present for you as you process and grow from your personal experience. I work with many types of losses that people experience throughout their lifetime- divorce, job loss, spousal/partner loss, loss of child, loss of a parent, loss of home, accidental, suicide, long-term illness.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified Grief Educator
Services Offered
All Services Online
Grief Counseling
-Certified Grief Educator through certification program designed by world-renowned grief expert David Kessler
-Psychotherapy for grief support of loss of a loved one, anticipatory grief, and prolonged grief
Individual Psychotherapy
– Over 25 years experience in treating mental disorders and relationship and life transition issues–with special focus on anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, postpartum depression, aging issues and grief and loss.
Relationship Psychotherapy
-Working with couples to improve their relationship using Gottman-based techniques, EFT, and many other modalities.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Work 2551 San Ramon Valley Blvd Suite 252 San Ramon CA 94583 United Stateswork
Work Phone: (510) 386-6659work
Work Email: rachna@lossandhealing.comINTERNET
Website: Loss and Healing
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (123707) in California
Certified Grief Educator
Services Offered
Welcome to courage!! Therapy is courage, taking the first step to find support is the hardest. My name is Rachna and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I use different techniques that cater to each client’s personal story and journey, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed, solution-focused, person-centered, and motivational interviewing. I try my best to create a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for all my clients. My approach is compassionate and collaborative and I use many different strategies for my clients.
In therapy, I can help address and support you in the following:
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Everyday life stressors
- Personal Growth and Self-Esteem
- Women’s Mental Health
- Miscarriage Grief
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #86916
Certified Grief Educator
Immigration Evaluations
Services Offered
I see you. I will sit with you. I will honor the mental, emotional and spiritual layers of your loss.
I offer in-person support in San Leandro, CA, and virtual services across California. I specialize in grief that’s often overlooked or minimized—grief tied to community trauma, racial injustice, and the complex pain of losing someone emotionally long before physically. I work with BIPOC clients grieving collective loss from immigration raids, police brutality, murder, and hate crimes. I also help women navigating the grief of an absent, emotionally unavailable, or deceased father. Grief isn’t one-size-fits-all. I will meet you where you are with compassion. Thank you for trusting me in your journey.
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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.
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.
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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
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