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DixonBehavioral Health
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Grief & Loss Therapy Online in California

Some days grief is loud; other days it is a quiet ache. Whether your loss is recent or long ago, you do not have to make it smaller to talk about it.

Care shaped around you

Weekly outpatient online therapy gives you a consistent space with a licensed therapist. We welcome teens and adults across California, including Bakersfield and Kern County, with a warm, trauma-informed approach.

  • ACT makes room for grief while reconnecting with meaningful parts of life.
  • CBT can explore difficult beliefs such as guilt or self-blame.
  • DBT offers support for getting through emotionally intense moments.
  • EMDR may be considered when a loss includes distressing or traumatic memories.

Your clinician recommends approaches based on your needs and readiness, not a one-size-fits-all plan.

What to expect in your first sessions

Start with a free consultation call and therapist matching. During intake, your therapist explains confidentiality, learns about your goals and asks what helps you feel comfortable.

You can take time to build trust. Together you will discuss a plan, practical skills and what feels manageable between sessions. You do not have to share every detail on day one.

Frequently asked questions

No. Grief does not follow a fixed timetable. Therapy is not about forgetting someone or forcing yourself to move on.

Your therapist will get to know you, explain confidentiality and discuss your goals. You can ask questions and agree on a pace and approach together.

Dixon is in-network with Aetna. Your exact benefits depend on your plan; use our callback form to request a benefits conversation. Self-pay and superbills are also available.

No. We serve all of California by telehealth. You must be physically in California during each session.

A small first step, at your pace

Request a free consultation call. You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out.

Please do not include medical details, your date of birth or insurance member ID. We collect any needed insurance information privately by phone or secure intake. This form requests contact; it does not enroll you or verify benefits.