Grief Therapists Available in San Marcos
This page lists therapists who work with grief and are available to clients in San Marcos. Use it if you’re comparing clinicians for bereavement, complicated grief, or loss-related adjustment. Look at each therapist’s approaches, specialties, and experience with grief issues to find a match for your needs. All therapists here are licensed in Texas; a Texas license covers the whole state, so their ability to work with you is not limited by city boundaries.
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1. Dr. Daniel Krall, TX Psychologist
Compassionate Texas psychologist focused on healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Stacy Brown, LPCC, LPC
Compassionate therapy for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Eating · Anger · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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3. Daffney Tchassem, LCSW
Compassionate Texas LCSW for life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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4. Mary Joy Ebirim, LPC
Compassionate, tailored therapy for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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5. Gloria Cooper, LPC
Practical, supportive therapy for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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6. Julianne Pyle, LPC
Compassionate, structured support for anxiety, depression, and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Anger · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Leslie Cockrell, LPC
Evidence-based support for healing and growth
Works with Addictions · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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8. Maxine Lindauer, LPC
Warm, collaborative counseling for healing and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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9. Sally Rye, LPC
Support for anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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10. J'nayle Harkey, LCSW
Supports healing from trauma and transitions
Works with Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Coping with life changes
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11. Davina Hill, LCSW
LCSW supporting healing from anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
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12. Brook Teoli-Phelps, LCSW
Compassionate support through life’s hardest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Shari Schaffer, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy
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14. Joni Rodriguez, LPC
Trauma and addiction support with personalized, integrative care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Peggy Wright, LPC
Compassionate Texas counselor for life and relationship challenges
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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About grief therapy for people in San Marcos
Everyone listed on this page holds a license to practice in Texas and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a license is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Texas regardless of how far away they are. Someone in San Marcos can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,550 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. LPC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes into licensed therapy work. 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 San Marcos
San Marcos has a population of about 67,553. 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 choose a grief therapist from this list?
Start by checking each therapist’s stated approaches to grief, such as grief counseling, complicated grief treatment, or trauma-informed care. Compare experience with the specific type of loss you’ve had, their communication style, and any notes about working with families or individuals. Use initial contact to ask about fit and session structure.
Can these therapists help with grief that feels stuck or prolonged?
Many therapists list experience with prolonged or complicated grief, which involves persistent, intense symptoms that interfere with daily life. Look for clinicians who mention evidence-based interventions for complicated grief or grief that is not resolving. Ask about their typical strategies for helping people move forward while honoring the loss.
Are there differences in how therapists handle grief for different types of loss?
Yes. Therapists may tailor their work depending on whether the loss was a death, divorce, job loss, or other significant change. Some clinicians note special training for bereavement after violent death or for grief tied to chronic illness. Compare listed specialties to find someone familiar with your particular situation.
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