![Sid Aaronson, Ph.D., MFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sid-aaronson.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Sid Aaronson, Ph.D., MFT
Ph.D, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
920 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, California 95401 | (707) 544-9000
Grief counseling helps people cope with grief and mourning following the loss of a loved one or due to major life changes that trigger feelings of grief (i.e. job loss or divorce). It provides a space for individuals to work through and process the complex emotions surrounding loss. Healthy grieving results in remembering the loss with a newfound sense of peace, rather than searing pain.
![Well Coached Life, PhD, MA, SEP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/well-coached-life.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Well Coached Life, PhD, MA, SEP
WELL COACHED LIFE| Individuals | Couples | Youth
Available for Online Therapy
Grief is hard. Grief is natural. Animals grieve. Grief is something we feel deep in our bodies and can be disorienting and destabilizing. Grief brings up questions about who we are, the world, the existence or goodness of God, and purpose and futility of life. Dealing with grief, especially when the loss is traumatic and unexpected, requires a slow and tender space to allow the grief to move through our body and to settle in our hearts with warmth and memory. I am here to help you grieve the loss of your loved one, experience, health , future or even your beloved pet. .
![Christine Dufond, MFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/christine-dufond.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Christine Dufond, MFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
130 Petaluma Ave. Suite 2A, Sebastopol, California 95472 | 707-483-8232
Grief work, including complex grief has become a specialty for me. One thing I have learned from my studies of Carl Jung and Sandra Ingerman is the importance of honoring your soul when you are grieving. I will hold the safe space for you to actively move through your grief so that you don't end up with depression or soul loss. Grief is often an initiation into sacred grounds where you come to understand your own soul and its needs. I am always honored to guide a client through their grief, for it can be a spiritual invocation, a catalyst for coming into more authenticity and self love. I offer gentle processes for complex grief, forgiveness work and creating healthy closure.
![Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/philip-starkman.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Grief is a potential reaction to a loss of any kind whether through death, divorce, abandonment, separation, job loss, illness, disease diagnosis, kids leaving home, etc. Feelings of anger, resentment, shame, confusion, isolation or abandonment can result. Friends and family may not know what to say or how to provide support. A trained professional, who is profoundly sympathetic, respectful and empathetic, with the skills required to help one navigate through this difficult time, can be critical in helping one regain equilibrium.
![Sean Sprigle, LPCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sean-sprigle.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Sean Sprigle, LPCC
Licensed professional clinical counselor
Available for Online Therapy
Grief can be a difficulty beast to manage, a beast which can surface at any moment without warning and often comes in waves. When I’ve been grieving I’ve felt like I was in an emotional pong ball. With the aid of tools like EMDR CBT and guided visualizations I can help you to heal and leave the pain, loss, and grief in the past while holding on to the happy memories. Additionally, I can provide tools, coping skills, and other resources to help you manage this particular issue.
![Jill Kane, Psy.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jill-kane.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Jill Kane, Psy.D.
Psychologist
320 Western Avenue, Petaluma, California 94952 | 415-860-6070
Losing a loved one changes you forever. While grief is a natural part of the life cycle, everyone can benefit from the emotional support psychotherapy provides. I can help you move through the grieving process so it does not turn into social isolation and depression. You don't have to go though this alone. I provide a safe place for you to sort through your sadness and loss. I can help you gather strength to move forward.
![Donald Wallach, M.A., LPCC, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/donald-wallach.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Donald Wallach, M.A., LPCC, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
222 Weller Street #205, Petaluma, California 94952 | 707-583-2305
Experiences of grief and loss may occur in small doses on a regular basis. But some losses are too intense to handle on your own. When a major loss occurs, whether the death of a loved one, or the loss of a job or relationship, you may benefit greatly from contact with a psychotherapist. I am experienced at helping others get through these difficult and painful times. Suffering is unavoidable in this world. But you do have a choice about whether to do it alone. Let me know if you would like to talk about getting some counseling to help you through a difficult time.
![Elizabeth Celaya, M.A., AMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/elizabeth-celaya.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Elizabeth Celaya, M.A., AMFT
Registered Associate MFT
Available for Online Therapy
I help clients navigate grief and loss by welcoming their deep feelings as a part of the process and navigating them carefully when they become overwhelming. Grief is a growth process like other difficult experiences, and I help clients find the resilience inside themselves to both honor their loss while getting stronger. By honoring the pain of the loss, we can move into a new phase of life that allows for thriving.
![Suzanne Greene, JD, MA, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/suzanne-greene.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Suzanne Greene, JD, MA, LMFT
Psychotherapist, LMFT
Available for Online Therapy
I am a Certified Advanced Grief Specialist. Grief is a natural process following a meaningful loss and it can influence physical, emotional, behavioral & spiritual aspects of our lives. Grief is most associated with the death of a loved one, but also occurs with the loss of a pet, job, relationship, and changes in your health. People cope with grief in a variety of ways. The intensity and duration of grieving differs between individuals. Therapy is a safe place to express & explore your feelings. I will help you learn to cope and transform your pain into healthier ways of meaning and remembrance. Through therapy you will find permission to live your life and develop connection again.