Grief Counseling in Encino, CA
You Don't Have to Grieve Alone
Compassionate grief counseling for loss of all kinds — with Dr. Carrie Jacobs, PsyD, in Encino and throughout California via telehealth.
Grief Is Not a Problem to Be Fixed — It's a Process to Be Honored
Grief is one of the most profound human experiences — and one of the most isolating. When you lose someone or something deeply important to you, the world can feel unrecognizable. The pain is real, and it deserves real support.
Dr. Carrie Jacobs, PsyD, provides compassionate grief counseling for individuals navigating loss of all kinds — the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a miscarriage, the loss of a career, or any other significant life loss. She creates a warm, unhurried space where you can grieve at your own pace, without judgment.
Grief doesn't follow a timeline or a checklist. Dr. Jacobs meets you exactly where you are — whether you're in the acute pain of fresh loss, struggling with grief that has gone unprocessed for years, or navigating the complicated feelings that come with ambiguous or disenfranchised loss.
Types of Loss Dr. Jacobs Supports
Death of a Loved One
Processing the death of a parent, spouse, child, sibling, friend, or other significant person — including sudden, traumatic, or anticipated loss.
Pregnancy Loss & Infertility
Grief after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility — including the often-unacknowledged pain of losses that others may minimize.
Divorce & Relationship Loss
Grieving the end of a marriage or long-term relationship — including the loss of identity, shared dreams, and family structure.
Loss of a Pet
The profound grief that comes with losing a beloved animal companion — a loss that is real and deserves to be honored.
Career & Identity Loss
Navigating the grief of job loss, retirement, disability, or any significant change in role or identity.
Anticipatory Grief
Processing grief before a loss occurs — when a loved one has a terminal illness or when a significant life change is approaching.
Complicated Grief
When grief becomes prolonged, intense, or interferes significantly with daily functioning — also known as prolonged grief disorder.
Ambiguous Loss
Grieving losses that lack clear closure — estrangement, a loved one with dementia, or the loss of a relationship that was never fully acknowledged.
Signs You May Benefit from Grief Counseling
A Compassionate, Individualized Approach to Grief
Dr. Jacobs does not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to grief. She draws from attachment-based grief therapy, narrative therapy, and trauma-informed care — always adapting her approach to your unique relationship with the loss, your cultural and spiritual background, and the pace that feels right for you. The goal is not to 'get over' your loss, but to integrate it — to find a way to carry it that allows you to also carry joy, connection, and meaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Grief Deserves to Be Witnessed
You don't have to carry this alone. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Dr. Jacobs and take the first step toward healing.
Or call us directly: (818) 419-4582