Compassionate Online Bereavement Therapy for Adults and Teens —Serving San Diego and All of California
Grief can change everything — and no two people experience it the same way.
As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I provide compassionate grief counseling in San Diego and online across California to help adults and teens navigate loss, bereavement and major life transitions.
You may feel waves of sadness that come out of nowhere, or a constant heaviness that makes everyday life feel harder than it used to. Maybe your mind keeps replaying memories, or you feel numb, disconnected, or not quite like yourself anymore. You might find yourself crying more than usual, or feeling the weight of it settle into your body.
Whether you’ve lost someone you love, are going through a major life change, or are carrying a quieter kind of grief, you don’t have to move through it alone. Grief therapy gives you a space to process what you’re going through at your own pace — with support and care, without pressure to be anywhere other than where you are.
Ready to feel less alone? Book a free 15-minute consultation.
What Grief Can Feel Like
Grief doesn’t look the same for everyone, and it can show up in ways you might not expect. You might notice:
- Sudden waves of sadness, anger, or guilt
- Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected
- Trouble sleeping or changes in appetite
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feeling distracted or not fully present
- A sense that life feels different or unfamiliar
Even when grief is a natural response to loss, it can feel overwhelming and hard to carry on your own.
Who I Work With
I work with adults and teens across California — including San Diego and surrounding communities — navigating loss, bereavement and major life changes. My approach is shaped by both personal and professional experiences with loss, which informs the depth of care I bring to this work.
Grief counseling may be helpful if you are:
- Coping with the bereavement or recent loss of a loved one
- Navigating divorce, breakup, or relationship loss
- Adjusting to a major life transition or identity shift
- A teens struggling with loss or change
- Experiencing anticipatory grief— grieving before a loss happens
- Feeling stuck in prolonged or complicated grief
- Trying to function while carrying deep emotional pain
- Grieving the loss of a pet
- Feeling disconnected from yourself or your life
Grief often doesn’t arrive alone — it can bring anxiety, overthinking, relationship strain or a sense of losing yourself. Whatever shows up alongside the loss, we work with all of it. You don’t need to have it neatly figured out before reaching out.
My Approach to Grief Counseling
Grief isn’t something to “fix” or rush through. In our work together, we’ll gently make space for your experience while helping you find ways to cope and feel a little more grounded. Our work may include:
- Processing emotions in a supportive, non-judgmental space
- Understanding how grief shows up in your thoughts and body
- Learning coping tools to manage overwhelming feelings
- Making room for both loss and meaning as you move forward
- Reconnecting with yourself at your own pace
My bereavement counseling is trauma-informed and draws on CBT alongside somatic, body-aware practices, so you can process grief in a way that feels right for you. I also work with clients navigating prolonged or complicated grief, where loss feels especially stuck or unresolved over time.
The goal isn’t to rush you through your grief — it’s to help you feel less alone in it, and more like yourself again, without having to explain anything perfectly. You can simply show up as you are. Learn more about my overall approach here.
You’re Allowed to Not Be Strong All the Time
Many people feel pressure to hold it together, stay busy, or move on quickly after a loss — sometimes because they’re the one others rely on, even while they’re struggling themselves.
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. Grief therapy offers a space where you can let your guard down, process what you’re feeling, and be supported without pressure to “be okay.” When you’re ready, schedule a 15-minute phone conversation — no rush.
Online Grief Counseling Across California
If leaving home or fitting a commute into your schedule feels like too much right now, online therarpy makes support more accessible for busy professionals, parents and teens. I offer secure, confidential telehealth so you can attend from wherever you are in California, without the added barrier of travel during an already difficult time.
Take the First Step Toward Feeling More Like Yourself Again
You’ve been carrying this for a while, and you don’t have to keep managing it entirely on your own.
Schedule a Free Consultation and see if this support feels like a good fit.
Related Areas of Support
Grief is a deeply personal experience, and it often overlaps with other emotional and life challenges. You may also benefit from exploring:
- Why Grief Doesn’t Follow A Straight Line-The Stages, The Tasks and What Healing Actually Looks Like
- Life transitions therapy for navigating identity shifts or major life changes
- Depression and self-esteem therapy when grief feels heavy, prolonged, or isolating
- Trauma-informed therapy for processing complex or layered grief experiences safely
- Anxiety therapy for intrusive thoughts, overwhelm, or uncertainty during grief
- Women’s therapy for support when grief is layered with caregiving, roles, or emotional responsibility
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need grief counseling?
If your grief feels overwhelming, long-lasting, or is interfering with your daily life, relationships, or ability to cope, therapy can help. You might notice feeling stuck, emotionally numb, anxious or unable to move forward in the way you’d like. I’m a San Diego-based therapist with 26+ years of experience, working with adults and teens to process grief and other losses at whatever pace feels right for you.
What if I just experienced a traumatic or recent loss—when should I get help?
It’s completely okay to reach out right away. You don’t have to wait until things feel worse, or until you feel “ready.” Grief can feel especially overwhelming in the early days, and having a supportive space can help you begin to process what happened.
Can grief counseling help with loss other than death?
Yes. Grief can come from many experiences, including divorce, breakups, life transitions, or identity changes. Therapy can help you process and adjust to these losses. You can also explore support on my Life Transitions page.
How long does grief counseling take?
There’s no set timeline. Some people benefit from short-term support, while others choose longer-term therapy depending on their needs. We’ll work together in a process that feels right for you.
Is what I’m feeling normal?
Grief can show up as sadness, anger, numbness, or even moments of relief — there’s no “right” way to grieve. More on What Grief Healing Actually Looks Like here.
What if I feel stuck in my grief?
If your grief feels overwhelming or hasn’t eased over time, counseling can help you process deeper emotions and find ways to move forward while still honoring your loss.
Do you work with teens?
Yes. Grief can be especially disorienting for teens — they often don’t have the words for what they’re feeling, and may show it through withdrawal or irritability rather than sadness. I work with teens navigating loss, bereavement and major life changes in a space that meets them where they are. Learn more about Teen Therapy.
Does Kim Jones offer online grief therapy in California?
Yes. I offer secure, confidential online sessions for grief counseling sessions available to anyone in California — including San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, and. Sacramento. Online sessions are a great option for busy professionals, parents and teens who prefer to attend from home.
What is the difference between grief counseling and regular therapy?
Grief counseling specifically focuses on processing loss, whether from death, divorce, or another major life change. General therapy addresses a broader range of concerns, though there’s often real overlap — grief can bring up anxiety, depression, or relationship strain, and that’s completely okay. We follow what’s most present for you.
