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Grief has no timeline.

Support after the death of someone you love, and after the losses no one sends flowers for.

What it can sound like

“Everyone expects me to be over it by now.”

“Some days I’m fine, and then something small knocks me flat.”

“I feel guilty when I laugh.”

“I don’t know who I am without them.”

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What’s going on

Grief is love with nowhere to go.

Grief follows a death, but it also follows divorce, a diagnosis, pregnancy loss, estrangement, a move, or the loss of a life you expected to have. It comes in waves, and it doesn’t follow neat stages.

For most people, grief softens with time and support. Sometimes it gets stuck, and months or years later the pain feels just as sharp. Either way, you don’t have to carry it alone.

Common signs
  • Waves of sadness that come out of nowhere
  • Numbness or feeling disconnected
  • Guilt, regret or replaying “what if”
  • Avoiding reminders, or not being able to let go of them
  • Pulling away from people
  • Exhaustion, trouble sleeping or eating
If this sounds like you

Here’s how we can help.

There’s no right way to grieve. We follow your lead.

01Space to talkRoom to say what you can’t say anywhere else, without anyone trying to fix it.
02Make sense of the lossGently working through guilt, anger and the questions that keep you up at night.
03A continuing bondFinding ways to stay connected to the person or the life you lost while still moving forward.
04Hard daysPlans for anniversaries, holidays and the moments that catch you off guard.
05RebuildingOver time, rediscovering who you are and what still matters.
What can change

What people often notice

Waves that feel more manageableRoom for good memoriesLess guiltSleeping betterReconnecting with othersMeaning alongside the loss

You don’t have to grieve alone.

Tell us a little about what’s going on. We’ll match you with a specialist in exactly this, verify your insurance for free, and most people have a first session the same week.

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Common questions

Is it normal to still feel this way after a year?

Yes. Grief doesn’t run on a schedule. If it’s keeping you from daily life, therapy can help.

Do you help children and teens with grief?

Yes. We work with teens and with parents on how to support younger children through loss.

My loss wasn’t a death. Can I still come in?

Absolutely. Divorce, infertility, estrangement and other losses are real grief too.

How long does grief last?

There’s no set timeline. Therapy can help when grief feels stuck, overwhelming, or is getting in the way of daily life.

Is online therapy as helpful as in-person therapy?

For most people, yes. Research shows video therapy works about as well as in-person therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma and many other concerns. You also skip the drive, which makes it easier to keep going.

Do you take my insurance?

Our clinicians are in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, Carelon, Health Net, Molina, Medi-Cal, Medicare and more, and we accept Kaiser referrals. We check your benefits for free before you start.

How soon can I start?

Most new clients can have a first session within about a week. Call or text (805) 678-9182, or use “Find my match.”

Who can you see?

Anyone located in California at the time of the session. We work with kids, teens, adults, couples and families.