Is virtual grief counseling as effective as in-person therapy?
Yes. Research shows that telehealth grief counseling produces outcomes comparable to in-person sessions. Many clients find that meeting from home — without the stress of travel or a waiting room — actually makes it easier to stay consistent during a difficult time.
What is our approach to therapy?
This is an important question for you to know about your therapist! I come from a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental standpoint. I know each of us has common themes in our lives, but your experience is unique and specific to you. I have a therapy "toolbox" that I am constantly adapting and updating to fit each client’s individual needs.
Some therapeutic lenses I pull from are:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Existential Therapy and EMDR.
What's the difference between grief therapy and grief counseling?
The terms are often used interchangeably. Both refer to professional, one-on-one support for processing loss with a trained provider. At California Grief Therapy Center, we tailor our approach to what you need rather than the label — whether that's shorter-term support around a specific loss or longer-term work with grief that overlaps with anxiety or depression.
Do you accept insurance or Medi-Cal?
We hope to accept Medi-Cal by October, 2026. Til then, we offer a sliding scale for clients without insurance coverage.
What is the sliding scale, and how does it work?
We believe everyone deserves access to compassionate grief care, which is why we offer a sliding-scale fee based on financial need. This applies to sessions with both our licensed therapists and our supervised student trainees, so cash-pay clients can access affordable care at either level.
Is online grief counseling confidential?
Yes. Sessions are conducted over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform — with the same confidentiality protections as an in-person office.
Who will I be working with — a licensed therapist or a student?
Both. Our founder, Dr. Mira Jaisinghani-Masukawa, D.M.F.T., L.M.F.T., leads a diverse, multicultural team of therapists. We also partner with graduate programs as a practicum site, offering supervised sessions with trainees working toward licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists. All trainees are under direct clinical supervision, and you'll always know your provider's credentials before starting care.
What does the student training program involve?
California Grief Therapy Center partners with graduate programs to give trainees hands-on clinical experience while expanding access to low-cost grief care. Trainees see clients under the direct supervision of licensed therapists, gaining real-world hours toward licensure while clients receive compassionate, closely supervised support.
What areas do you serve?
We provide virtual grief therapy to clients throughout California.
What types of loss do you help with?
We support clients through all forms of grief, including the death of a loved one, anticipatory grief, sudden or traumatic loss, and other significant life transitions.
Do you offer a complimentary consultation?
We offer a brief consultation, so you can decide if we are a good fit for you.
How long does therapy last?
Our intention is not to keep you in therapy longer than you need. Therapy is meant to support you, and that time depends entirely on your specific situation.
How do I get started?
Reach out at Mira@CaliforniaGriefTherapyCenter.org or 619-800-1818 to schedule an initial conversation and be matched with a therapist or supervised trainee.