Care without the wait

23 licensed therapists & providers in California. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage †

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting grief & loss counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

Meet with a grief counselor as soon as this week

La Habra, CA

As someone who has walked alongside countless individuals through trauma, self-doubt, and life's unexpected turns, I am passionate...

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Irvine, CA

As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how painful life circumstances impact us...

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La Habra, CA

I believe it is essential that you feel heard and are an active participant in your care....

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Irvine, CA

As a mental health nurse practitioner I understand that every person is unique in their own way. I strive to combine advanced cli...

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San Diego, CA

Carrie Eagles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and California who has a genuine curiosity about people. Ca...

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We don’t have any providers with availability. Our schedules change daily. We’ll reach out as soon as a spot opens up.

Grief & loss counseling FAQs

What type of counseling is needed when a person cannot get over the grief of losing a loved one?

Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in San Jose, CA have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.

How does grief and loss counseling work?

Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in San Jose, CA will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.

Signs I should seek grief counseling

If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.

What counseling theory is best for grief?

There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.

Is grief counseling conducted in person or online?

Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does grief counseling last?

For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in San Jose accept 41 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Alignment Health Plan

  • Anthem Blue Cross of California | Commercial

  • Anthem Blue Cross of California | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Blue Shield of California | Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at San Jose
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

5.0 Learn about verified reviews
★★★★★
Provider was very good and knowledgeably
Dylan Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Blanca is an amazing therapist. I always feel heard and supported during our sessions. Any time I have problems in my life, we find ways to find solutions that genuinely work when I apply them. They are incredibly kind, thoughtful, and make therapy fun to go to. I always leave my sessions better than when I started and am so grateful for that. They are the best therapist I've ever had and I hope to keep having sessions for a long time.
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Lillian Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
My provider is an active listener, and I feel supported during our sessions, even during tough conversations.
Sebastian Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Alex is exactly what I needed in a therapist—she’s a great listener, can jump right back into a topic even if we haven’t spoken in a couple months, and is very good at pushing back. She’s really helped me manage some of my negative thought patterns, get better at knowing when I’m feeling depressed, and put me in better control of my anxiety.
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Luke Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Blanca Sevilla is an amazing therapist! I always feel like I get a lot out of our sessions and I appreciate their insights so much. I have been having sessions from them for a few years now and I feel like I've come leaps and bounds from where I was before. Thank you Blanca for being the best!
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Amy Mar 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Good job
Hernan Mar 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I loved how friendly everyone I spoke with was and how easy and quick it was to make an appointment.
Kamryn Sep 2025Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Alexandra is one of the best practitioners I've ever seen. She has challenged me in the best ways, which is tough! She meets me where I'm at, listens well, and has helped me wrestle with my anxiety in a really productive and meaningful way.
Wrenne Sep 2025Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

2025 Forest Ave Suite 5
San Jose, CA 95128

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Jose is located near Forest Ave and O'Connor Dr, off I-880. It is a short distance from Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and near the Rose Garden.

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Phone number

(669) 238-4947
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Languages spoken by CA providers

  • English
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Hours

Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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