Grief Therapists Available in Lancaster
This page is for people in Lancaster looking for online therapists who work with grief. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, training, session formats, and areas of focus so you can find someone who fits your needs. All therapists listed are licensed in California; a state license lets them work with clients anywhere in California, so being in Lancaster is not a barrier. Consider whether you prefer trauma-informed care, bereavement counseling, support for complicated grief, short-term goals or ongoing therapy, and whether you want a therapist who integrates family, cultural, or faith perspectives into grief work.
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1. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC
MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Deana Porter, LMFT
California LMFT for relationships and families
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method
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3. Cheryl Rouse, LMFT
California LMFT helping with stress and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression
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4. Lynn Vinson, LCSW
Experienced LCSW for adult mental health
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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5. Janice Snyder, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT helping with relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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6. Christine Piddington, LCSW
Support for grief, stress, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Existential Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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7. Dr. Katharine Clarke, CA Psychologist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Grief
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8. Dr. Katherine (Kate) Bergam, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Sleeping · Self esteem · Career · ADHD
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9. Patricia Riley, LCSW
California LCSW supporting relationships and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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10. Dr. Cheryl Mims, LCSW
Steady support for anxiety, grief, and mood concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Bipolar · Depression · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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11. Claudia Smith, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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12. Dr. David Sommers, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · Relationship · Family
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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13. Christopher Lum, LCSW
Works with Addictions · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
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14. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT
Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
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15. Claudia Santiago, LCSW
California LCSW supporting complex emotional challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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About grief therapy for people in Lancaster
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Lancaster can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,259 therapists match this page, all of whom name grief among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Lancaster
Lancaster has a population of about 173,516. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I know if a therapist on this page has specific experience with bereavement or complicated grief?
Look for descriptions that mention bereavement, complicated grief, loss, or mourning in their specialties. The profile should note therapeutic approaches used for grief, such as grief-focused CBT, meaning-centered therapy, or narrative therapy. You can also check for experience with loss types like death, divorce, or ambiguous loss and any work with families or grief groups.
Can I work with a California-licensed grief therapist while living in Lancaster if I want phone or video sessions?
Yes. A California license covers practice across the state, so therapists on this page can provide online sessions to people in Lancaster. Confirm each therapist’s stated session formats—video, phone, or text—on their profile, and ask about session length and frequency when you contact them to make sure their options match your needs.
What should I consider when choosing a grief therapist to help with triggers around anniversaries or holidays?
Check whether the therapist mentions planning for triggers, seasonal stressors, or ritual work around anniversaries and holidays. Ask about strategies they use for anticipatory coping, creating commemorative practices, and managing social obligations. Also consider whether they offer short-term focused work around specific dates or ongoing support for recurring grief reactions.
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