Grief can feel isolating, disorienting, and deeply personal. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, experienced a major life change, or are carrying a loss that never fully found space to be acknowledged, grief often shows up in ways that are hard to put into words. Many people tell us they feel pressure to “move on,” even when their inner world is still aching.
At Brain Wellness Institute, we offer grief therapy grounded in evidence-based psychotherapy and delivered with compassion, patience, and respect. We work with children, teens, adults, and older adults through in-person sessions in Santa Monica as well as secure online therapy. If you’re looking for grief therapy in Santa Monica CA that honors your experience and allows healing to unfold at your own pace, we’re here to support you.
Grief therapy may be a good fit if you are:
We support individuals across the lifespan and welcome people from diverse backgrounds, identities, and family structures.
People seeking grief therapy often share experiences such as:
Many clients also notice heightened anxiety during grief—such as constant worry, physical tension, or a sense of being on edge—alongside their loss.
Our approach to grief therapy recognizes that there is no single “right” way to grieve. Therapy focuses on creating a safe, supportive space to explore loss, meaning, and emotional responses without judgment or pressure.
Approaches used at our practice include:
Therapy is always collaborative and tailored to your pace, needs, and personal history.
Your first session is focused on understanding your loss, your relationship to it, and what support might feel most helpful right now. We take time to listen and meet you where you are—without rushing the process.
Ongoing sessions may include:
Sessions are typically weekly or biweekly. We offer in-person therapy in Santa Monica and telehealth sessions all throughout California, providing flexibility and continuity of care. We also offer visits to our Orange County office.
While grief never follows a straight line, therapy can help you:
We believe grief deserves care, time, and understanding—not timelines or expectations.
Q: Do you accept insurance?
A: Yes. We are in-network with many commercial insurance plans, Medicare, and others. Our office can help verify your coverage before scheduling. Or you can visit our website to see further insurance information.
Q: Is grief therapy only for recent losses?
A: No. Grief can resurface or remain unresolved for years. Therapy can be helpful whether a loss is recent or long past.
Q: What if I’m not sure I’m “grieving the right way”?
A: There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Therapy offers a space to explore your experience without judgment.
Q: Is online grief therapy effective?
A: Many people find telehealth to be a meaningful and accessible way to receive grief support. We’ll help you decide what feels best.
Q: Who will I be working with?
A: Our group practice includes licensed clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists, advanced doctoral trainees, and therapists experienced in supporting individuals through loss using evidence-based care.
Grief can sometimes be accompanied by ongoing anxiety, especially when loss brings uncertainty or emotional overwhelm. If you’re exploring additional support, you may also want to learn more about our anxiety therapy.
If grief has been weighing on you, support is available—and you don’t have to carry it alone.
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You can also learn more about our team or explore psychotherapy services to better understand our approach.
