This is a 4-week guided book club for fellow seekers and grievers to gather and dive more deeply into the text of a selected author. Together we'll explore the themes and insights presented in the text. Please visit my website for more details Seattle grief counseling dot net.
Hosted by Jessica Bowen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ACHt
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
My practice is dedicated to providing a thoughtful and supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to explore loss without the need to fix it or remove it.
Grief can leave you feeling isolated, misunderstood, confused and wondering if what we are experiencing is “normal.” You may believe you are supposed to move on, get over it, or hurry up the grieving process. And yet, what you are experiencing, physically, emotionally, and mentally can leave you with little clarity on how to go forward. Our work together is about helping you process the complexities of your grief, to give you coping skills that honor what you've lost.
This group is a healing space for all types of loss to share and process your grief. Facilitated by Virg Augoustatos, MA, LMHCA, the group will co-create communal and personal strategies for being with your grief. Drawing from the creative arts, drama therapy, ritual, and somatic practices, this group offers a unique alternative to healing that privileges authentic expression. The group is held on Tuesdays from 7-9pm in Seattle. Joining this group is a 6-week commitment. The next group will begin in September.
Hosted by Grief Anxiety And Childhood Trauma Therapist Virg Augoustatos
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, P-RDT, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98104
If you are feeling lost, lonely, or disconnected from the world around you and are having difficultly finding the way forward, I am here to help. You may be desiring more confidence, ease, and connection in yourself and with others. Perhaps you seek more awareness of your patterns, needs, and desires in order to feel empowered to take action toward a life filled with purpose and meaning. I aim to help you develop harmony with your emotional self, build meaningful relationships, and find more freedom and fullness in life. I specialize in issues related to grief and loss, life transitions, gender, anxiety, and trauma.
Young widowhood can be lonely and isolating. Once-close relationships don't seem to 'fit' anymore and no one seems to really understand what you are going through. If you are 55 and under, you've lost your partner within the last 18 months, and you would like to connect--in person--with others who 'get it,' I hope you'll consider joining The Young Widows Grief Support Group. Up-to-date group details can be found on my website: www.drjillgross.com.
Hosted by Dr. Jill Gross
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
When we tend lovingly to our grief, transitions like death, separation, divorce, and mid-life challenges can actually be invitations to live more fully.
When the unwanted or unexpected happens, it is as if the whole world has imploded. If left untended, grief can show up in ways that don't serve us. We can lose ourselves in alcohol, sleep, work--anything to numb the pain. Some of us lash out or withdraw from the people and things that give our lives meaning (e.g., family, friends, community). It doesn't have to be this way! I specialize in helping people whose lives have been affected by illness or death, separation or divorce, and mid-life issues (parenting struggles, caring for aging parents, etc.).
This is a 4 week guided bereavement group. Support groups bring together people facing similar issues. It can be helpful just getting to talk with other people who are in the same situation. A group can help you cope better and feel less isolated and a valuable resource to help you cope. Going through grief with others to lean on often reduces the burden and isolation that comes with experiencing loss. These are travelers on the same road. Consider joining a support group for adult loss. Cost for 4 week group is 400$. Please inquire within regarding flexible payment plans.
Hosted by Seattle Grief Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
Going through grief with others to lean on often reduces the burden and isolation that comes with experiencing loss.
Compassion and integrity are at the core of my practice. I honor the unique path of everyone I work with. My focus is to create a comfortable and safe space. I am a therapist specializing in grief and bereavement. I have 18 years' experience working with individuals and their caregivers living with serious illness. . A recognized leader for more than 17 years in the field of oncology. I provide- grief therapy and facilitate grief support groups . Working with the bereaved and companioning them through their journey has been a long-time passion for many years
Are you struggling to cope with the death of a loved one? Maybe you’re in survival mode: fighting just to stay above water, or perhaps you feel like you don’t recognize yourself: more angry, less motivated, or experiencing emotions that feel completely foreign. Your grief may be so overwhelming that you don’t even know what you feel. You may be wondering how life will ever feel normal again. This grief and loss support group is a safe space to learn more about grief, talk about your experience, and connect with other women who get it. Schedule a consultation at OjalaAlliance.com.
Hosted by Angel Thomson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98104
As an experienced anxiety, grief, & relationship therapist, I’m here to guide you and help you get curious about yourself to create change, growth, and a more fulfilling life.
Do you find yourself gripped by anxiety and worry, no matter what you do? From relationship to relationship, you keep finding yourself in the same negative cycle. You might be asking yourself: Why do I keep ending up in relationships with partners who treat me horribly? Why do I always feel like I have to be there for everyone else, but no one is there for me? You know you need to make a shift, you're just not sure how. You want to gain deeper insight into yourself and your past experiences, and you’re ready to change your “default setting” and start creating new patterns in your life.
This will be an open group, meaning that there will be space for men to join as we go. Application and interview are required prior to joining. We will begin with grounding, a short teaching and spend the vast majority of the time in process group therapy. This is dynamic, changing and powerful. Those that commit to the work will get the most out of the work.
Hosted by Kyle Petricek
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
You are likely seeking relief and clarity to thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that are not working for you. Simply put, something is stuck. I work with people to transform painful and frustrating experiences. For some, this looks like grief work. Others explore relationship struggles. I work with clients to bring awareness to their body, mind, and spirit to assist them in growing a deeper sense of their stories and desires. My ultimate goal is that you will have a growing sense of what it means for you to engage your world with a deepening sense of aliveness.
This group is designed for men working through difficult times in their lives, with a particular focus on grief and loss. Together, we explore issues of grief and loss in the context of masculinity and what it means to be men, including messages received from culture, family, partners and peers. Group also provides many opportunities to help one another heal, connect, and celebrate successes.
Hosted by Cascades Wellness Center
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Areas of treatment: psychological testing/evaluation, stress, life balance, relationship issues, men's health, anxiety/depression, loss, and multicultural counseling.
We are committed to restoring you to your best. Using an individualized, client-centered approach, we work with you to identify strengths and deepen relationships for sustainable and holistic change. At Cascades Wellness Center, our team offers extensive experience as well as a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Through awareness, compassion, and acceptance, we work with our clients to return you to the life you want and deserve. For us, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about recapturing your capacities to increase your overall health, well-being, and sense of connection in the world.
This is a confidential ongoing support group for men and women who are undergoing relationship problems, difficult transitions, grief, or trauma. The group is held once a week with a maximum of 10 people per group.
Hosted by Catherine Wetzel Larkin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98117
Our group's purpose was to learn and practice new strategies to effectively assist others in healing early childhood trauma, PTSD, grief, and addictive behavior.
I am a licensed Mental Health therapist ( WA license number: 00010994) with twenty five years of experience counseling individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I have a special interest in neuroscience and attachment theory in the context of helping individuals cope and heal from stress, trauma, and grief. I am also passionate about assisting people in developing healthy, authentic relationships, and in carving out their own unique life course. I believe that the relationship that is built between client and therapist is an important part of therapeutic growth and change.
If you are 55+, have lost your partner within the last 18 months, and you would like to connect--in person--with others who 'get it,' I hope you'll consider joining The Seattle Widows Grief Support Group. Up-to-date group details can be found on my website: www.drjillgross.com.
Hosted by Dr. Jill Gross
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
When we tend lovingly to our grief, transitions like death, separation, divorce, and mid-life challenges can actually be invitations to live more fully.
When the unwanted or unexpected happens, it is as if the whole world has imploded. If left untended, grief can show up in ways that don't serve us. We can lose ourselves in alcohol, sleep, work--anything to numb the pain. Some of us lash out or withdraw from the people and things that give our lives meaning (e.g., family, friends, community). It doesn't have to be this way! I specialize in helping people whose lives have been affected by illness or death, separation or divorce, and mid-life issues (parenting struggles, caring for aging parents, etc.).
Each day, the group will receive a writing prompt about the grief journey. The prompts are not intended to be a replacement for therapy, but instead, they are designed to invite group sharing about the experience of grief. Each group member can post their response in the group chat. If the prompt feels too overwhelming, and you need to pass, you are free to do so....no questions asked. Fellow group members are free to respond to an individual post of members. www.grievingwithwords.com
Hosted by Greg Malone Trained Lifespan Integration Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, MDiv, BCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Experience tells me that grief and loss can feel like we are dropped into an unknown land.
I specialize in grief and loss, medical trauma, PTSD, anxiety and shame issues. I have over 22 years experience working in both the mental health field as well as hospice and palliative medicine. My work with clients is marked by curiosity and compassion. I believe that grief is something that cannot be fixed, but it can be navigated and supported. I serve my clients by providing education, empathetic listening, and strategies for coping with grief. If there are elements of trauma within one's experience, I use Lifespan Integration as a means help the brain rewire so that the triggers are no longer too activating.
The caregiver support group is offered by Cancer Lifeline and open to young adults caring for someone with a cancer diagnosis. Join with others who understand the ups and the downs of caregiving to share ideas, resources and challenges. Through presentations and discussion get the support you need. This free group meets the first Saturday of the month.
Hosted by Courtney Zier
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
My practice is committed to helping adults with anxiety/depression, grief/ loss, health concerns, and challenges within relationships.
No matter how together we appear on the outside, life can feel overwhelming and exhausting if we're hurting on the inside. Challenging circumstances can take us to the edge of our ability to cope, and major life transitions such as the illness/ loss of a loved one, trauma, beginning a new phase of life, or changes at home and/or work often leave us feeling full of fear and out of control. Therapy helps you adjust to your situation by teaching you new skills and gaining alternative perspectives.
DIVORCE IS COMPLEX, ISN'T IT? IF YOU'RE CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE OR NEED HELP FINDING A WAY THROUGH, YOU'VE FOUND A PLACE. We will be offering grief support, guidance around complex loss, navigating the unknown, and self-care/resiliency practices. Beginning in-person on April 15th for 6 weeks. $75 per session.
Hosted by Greenlake Wellness Group
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Greenlake Wellness Group is a collaboration of licensed therapists and associates meeting a range of patient needs in a unique, inspiring atmosphere. Depression, anxiety, and trauma can slow us down, but they don't have to stop us. We provide emotional support around relational stress, transitional needs, and the places where you feel stuck. If you're ready to learn about how these symptoms are actually working to tell you something more about yourself, then we can help. We work with highly motivated, hard working clients as they reach for their goals.
Little scared of therapy? Wanna try it but scared of dumping your life out into words? Kinda wanna try therapy with friends but don't want them to know what's happening in your brain? Got a lot on your mind you need to sort through but lowkey HATE journaling and meditation? EMDR FLASH is a protocol that allows you to process your thoughts, make you less scared of life, and make you feel more empowered to tackle challenges. FLASH groups are offered over telehealth at this time.
Hosted by Elisa Fu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98125
Feeling lost and angry? Struggling with feeling triggered and weird things coming up? Feeling out of control and at the mercy of avoiding your triggers- or just avoiding most of life in general? Doing "that talk therapy thing" for years and seeing no results and kind of actually getting more triggered by talking about it? Still want to address your triggers and trauma? Clients that seek me out tend to be adult women of color of all ages struggling with change and identity, anxiety, social and financial worries, depression, symptoms of ADHD and autism. Results come from YOUR process, interpretation and YOUR power as a result of EMDR.
During times of challenge & change we understand the stress, confusion, isolation, grief & perhaps even at times joy that may arise. As trained therapists, Nancy Kessler & I are committed to facilitating a safe space to process what is happening, share cultural traditions/rituals for coping & develop individualized tools to cope & maybe even thrive going forward. Additionally, the group will serve as a mutual resource with the option to continue as a self-facilitated group after our 8 weeks online together. For now the group is on pause, we welcome you to reach out with any questions or with any future interest.
Hosted by Kristen Moss
Counselor, DMin, LMHC, CPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98144
Whether you would like to: process trauma or burdens and possibly release them; grow towards less shame and more self-love; increase understanding of next steps that are most congruent and life-giving for your personal and or professional life; or discuss tools to support the most effective communication and relating in your relationships; all are welcome. I draw from more than 15 years in psychotherapy, education and spirituality. Respect is brought for all identities, histories, heritages and overall social locations including the path of immigrants, individuals with H-1B visas, refugees and asylum seekers.
Inner voice telling you that you’ll never be enough? Feel like you’re unworthy of friends, happiness, success, love, or any of the things you want? Perfectionism leading to decision paralysis & holding yourself to impossible standards? If you grew up surrounded by critical adults, you may be familiar with some of these thoughts & feelings. It can be challenging to break the hold they have on us. If you are a woman struggling with this, join us for a virtual therapy group & find support in a community where you can experience acceptance & understanding, recognize your value, & learn to trust yourself.
Hosted by Lindsay Hood
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
You want things to change and aren’t sure how. You have an inner voice constantly telling you that you’ll never be enough. You have unrealistically high standards for yourself and beat yourself up for not meeting them, for not being perfect. You struggle making decisions because you worry about doing everything perfectly. You feel unworthy, an imposter always doubting yourself. We will pick that apart. We will push back on the guilt and shame cycles. We will work together to recognize your value and live authentically within the reality that creates.
For people who grew up with an emotionally or physically unsafe parent or caregiver. Maintaining and managing relationships with unsafe people is challenging and we need tools. This a peer support group for people to come together and share experiences in a safe and supportive small group. New group starts Oct 8th . See www.changewithinreach.com for more details
Hosted by Pamela Raphael
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
Together we will explore the things you want to change. I will help you access your untapped strengths and power in order to create the life you want: more empowered, more connected, more authentic. In a safe and compassionate way, I help you reconnect to your truest self and find your inner integrity so you can meet the world in a secure and resilient way. Most importantly, you'll have an ally in your life committed to this journey with you. If you have experienced trauma in your early or adult life, I am trained in trauma therapy and want to help. Remote counseling for trauma is now possible and accessible.
Gay & Gray is a 10-week support group intended to increase satisfaction in self and engagement in community. This group works to help its participants to address fears and myths about connection, belonging, and aging as a gay individual today.
Hosted by Christopher Skaggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98144
I work with people individually, and in relationships that struggle to effectively communicate their needs. Because of how they were brought up, or conditioned through experience, they might have vastly different ways of showing up in relationships, especially through conflict. We all want to work on what drives our behavior so that we can better understand ourselves and each other. This allows us to be vulnerable with one another and experience our real selves, so we can connect and love on a much deeper and more meaningful and satisfying level.
A group therapy focused on healing from trauma and internalized oppression, comprised of 6 people. Therapist begins with sociometric, expressive art therapy, drama therapy warm ups to reveal connection between group members. Once the therapeutic container has been build, therapist provides psychoeducation on human development and psychodrama to support clients to identify their work. Clients use psychodrama and drama therapy to heal from past and current trauma. Group therapy provides social support and inspiration as participants witness and act in fellow members work. Participants must be able to self-regulate to participate in group. This is body centered approach.
Hosted by Sara Ramos-Amador
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
I am an artist/poet turned therapist. I provide the right conditions for your brain to heal. My method is slowly building a therapeutic relationship, developing coping practices, fortifying strengths, and moving toward client-identified treatment goals. I support clients to externalize oppression and trauma through creative mediums and EMDR. When resourced, clients can move into the territory that scares them and get the goods, thus incorporating the parts of the self that had to go underground. Clients emerge from their work, whole and empowered.
A virtual drop-in Art Therapy group. Open to anyone impacted with chronic illness. Topics vary weekly but may include: identity, grief/ loss, medical trauma, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, existentialism, and stress reduction. Art making is an integral part to each group, but no art experience is necessary. The group is capped at ten attendees weekly to ensure time for sharing and processing as needed. It is suggested that you sign up at least a week in advance to ensure a spot. Please contact me with interest to be added to the mailing list.
Hosted by Spira Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98125
I believe the beauty in each of us is contained in both light and shadow, and strive to hold compassionate loving-kindness for all aspects of the paradoxical nature of being human. Together we will explore existing strengths, while encouraging growth, and holistic wellness. I am currently providing tele-mental health only, which means we will meet via a HIPAA compliant teleconferencing platform. Tele-mental health has benefits and draw backs; please visit my website, or contact me, for questions and additional information. www.spiracounseling.com
This dynamic experience of collective healing for Women or Womyn-identified folks explores liberating old myths and healing moments of trauma. Offered in a workshop style, this group discusses stages of healing--while each member defines what healing means to them. We work with literature/music/art as we re-write, create and interact with our own stories. We will also practice healing visualizations/somatic practices and explore different healing tools. Together we will support one another’s liberation! Group Starts: Sept 26th-Oct 24th. Sign-ups happening now! Confidential-Closed Group. Sign-ups happening now!
Hosted by Maiah A Merino
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98116
I am here to support you in creating a vibrant Story for yourself. Our sessions will be interactive, reflective, have humor and hopefully bring you new tools and resources. We will practice ways of being that move you toward standing with more of yourself in the world. Come join me!
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Grief Support Groups
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.