Heather Jaber, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Heather!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in grief, loss, bereavement, and life transitions. My approach is warm, compassionate, and practical, helping clients process difficult emotions, navigate change, and rebuild a sense of stability while honoring the people and experiences that matter most.

My focus

I work with adolescents and adults experiencing grief, bereavement, and major life transitions. I often support clients coping with the death of a loved one, anticipatory grief, caregiver stress, and relationship loss. I provide a compassionate space to process emotions, adjust to change, and rebuild stability.

My approach

My approach is compassionate and client-centered, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and supportive therapy. I help clients process grief, navigate life transitions, and develop practical coping strategies that support healing while honoring the people, relationships, and experiences they have lost.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, compassionate, and supportive. I create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe speaking openly about their experiences and emotions. Sessions move at your pace as we gently explore grief, process difficult feelings, and build practical ways to cope and adjust.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by personal experiences with grief and life transitions. Those experiences deepened my compassion and commitment to supporting others during difficult times. I am honored to help clients navigate loss, find meaning, and rebuild a sense of stability and hope.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with clients to set goals that feel realistic and meaningful for where they are in their grief or life transition. Together we focus on building coping tools, processing emotions, and gradually restoring a sense of stability, connection, and direction at a pace that feels supportive.

Our first session

During our first session, we will build on the initial Rula intake by getting to know each other and exploring what has brought you to therapy. We will discuss your experiences, current challenges, and what support would feel most helpful as we begin working together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Interpersonal

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Heather Jaber