
Grief Counseling in San Antonio, TX
Grief can affect every part of your life, from your emotions and relationships to your daily routines and sense of purpose. At Desta Therapy, we provide compassionate grief counseling in San Antonio, TX to help you process loss, understand difficult emotions, and find healthy ways to move forward.
What Is Grief and loss Counseling?
Grief counseling provides a supportive space to work through the emotional impact of loss. Grief can follow the death of a loved one, but it can also occur after divorce, separation, the loss of a relationship, major life changes, or other meaningful losses.
Grief is a deeply personal experience, and everyone responds to loss differently. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, angry, or uncertain about what comes next.
Our grief therapists in San Antonio provide individualized support based on your experiences, needs, and goals. Grief therapy in San Antonio provides a supportive space to talk openly about your experience and process difficult emotions while developing healthy ways to cope with life changes.
At Desta Therapy, your treatment is personalized around your circumstances, emotional needs, and goals.

Meet the Desta Therapy Team
At Desta Therapy, our therapists are committed to providing a caring, respectful, and personalized counseling experience. We understand that reaching out for support can feel like a big step, so we work to create a safe space where clients feel heard, supported, and never judged.
Alyssa Flores - Desta Therapy - San Antonio TX
Senior Clinician - Licensed Professional Counselor - *EMDR Trained
Lauren Hudgens - Desta Therapy - San Antonio TX
Senior Clinician - Licensed Professional Counselor - EMDR Trained
LaShondra Giles - Desta Therapy - San Antonio TX
Senior Clinician - Licensed Professional Counselor - *EMDR Trained - *Play Therapy Trained
Amaranta Penate-Marty - Desta Therapy - San Antonio TX
Senior Clinician - Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor - (English/Spanish)
Jessica Gomez-Pool - Desta Therapy - San Antonio TX
Senior Clinician - Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor - *EMDR Trained
Rachel Lopez De Castilla - Desta Therapy - San Antonio
Senior Clinician - Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Nikki Larsen - Desta Therapy - San Antonio TX
Senior Clinician - Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - *EMDR Training in Progress
Nichole McDaniel - Desta Therapy - San Antonio TX
Senior Clinician - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - *EMDR Trained
Joanna Gutierrez - Desta Therapy - San Antonio TX
Bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker - (English/Spanish)
Lizet Ortuño - Desta Therapy - San Antonio TX
Bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker - (English/Spanish)
Delkys Conde - Desta Therapy - San Antonio TX
Bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker - (English/Spanish)
Jasmine Wagoner - Desta Therapy - San Antonio, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate - *EMDR Training in Progress
Kristen McLaughlin - Desta Therapy - San Antonio TX
Licensed Childcare Administrator; Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Wendy Ortiz - Desta Therapy - San Antonio TX
Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor Associate - (English/Spanish)
How Grief Counseling Can Help San ANtonio People
Therapy for Loss and Grief in San Antonio
Grief can follow many types of loss. While the death of a loved one is a common reason people seek counseling, grief can also follow divorce, separation, the end of an important relationship, major life changes, or other experiences that alter your sense of security and connection.
Therapy for loss and grief in San Antonio gives you space to process what has happened without pressure to follow a specific timeline. Your therapist can help you understand your individual experience and develop healthier ways to navigate the changes that follow loss.


Personalized Support for Your Grief Journey
No two people experience grief in the same way. Some people may feel overwhelmed immediately after a loss, while others may find that difficult emotions emerge later.
At Desta Therapy, our grief therapists in San Antonio take the time to understand your circumstances and provide support based on your individual needs. Therapy may focus on emotional processing, coping skills, relationships, adjustment, self-care, and rebuilding a sense of purpose.
The goal is not to rush your grief. It is to provide a safe place where you can work through your experience at a pace that feels appropriate for you.
Why San Antonio Families Choose Desta Therapy

Every client receives a personalized treatment approach based on their experiences, emotional needs, circumstances, and therapy goals.

Our grief therapists in San Antonio provide compassionate and nonjudgmental support for individuals navigating loss, grief, and significant life changes.

We understand that grief can affect people differently and tailor therapy to your individual situation, helping you develop healthier coping skills and navigate life after loss.

Our team provides a safe and supportive environment where you can openly discuss your experience, process difficult emotions, and gradually work toward greater emotional well-being.

















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