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Maite Andrea Imaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
With genuine positive regard and a creative approach, my practice is committed to fostering awareness, healing and empowerment. The therapeutic relationship ultimately deepens the relationship with oneself and how we navigate challenges in the art of living. I facilitate with getting to the heart of the matter, gleaning meaningful insight, and building upon internal and external strengths. I have worked professionally for over 20 years, supporting a diverse population of hundreds of adults, youth, children, couples and families through and beyond, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship difficulties.
With genuine positive regard and a creative approach, my practice is committed to fostering awareness, healing and empowerment. The therapeutic relationship ultimately deepens the relationship with oneself and how we navigate challenges in the art of living. I facilitate with getting to the heart of the matter, gleaning meaningful insight, and building upon internal and external strengths. I have worked professionally for over 20 years, supporting a diverse population of hundreds of adults, youth, children, couples and families through and beyond, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship difficulties.
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Sierra Osmers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98109
My purpose is to help individuals, couples, and families overcome adversity in their lives and relationships. I use a solution-focused approach to understand each person’s unique set of values, and direction. Together, we will strengthen and heal your relationships with yourself, and the people important to you. We will find meaning out of your past experiences, and use this to create a change for your future. To identify what is truly important to you.
My purpose is to help individuals, couples, and families overcome adversity in their lives and relationships. I use a solution-focused approach to understand each person’s unique set of values, and direction. Together, we will strengthen and heal your relationships with yourself, and the people important to you. We will find meaning out of your past experiences, and use this to create a change for your future. To identify what is truly important to you.
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Carie Winchell
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
As a journey therapist, I am most passionate about celebrating the vision of who one can become. My work is exploratory and creative. Together we will become curious about how you can creatively express yourself and expand. My work bridges the emotional, physical, spiritual and energetic realms/bodies. I'm a best fit for couples/individuals who are well enough to be in the mystery of transformation and exploration while ruthlesly journeying for the treasure, their greatness. My core intention is to support you on a journey toward Joy, Clarity, and Personal Empowerment. Mentoring is available as well.
As a journey therapist, I am most passionate about celebrating the vision of who one can become. My work is exploratory and creative. Together we will become curious about how you can creatively express yourself and expand. My work bridges the emotional, physical, spiritual and energetic realms/bodies. I'm a best fit for couples/individuals who are well enough to be in the mystery of transformation and exploration while ruthlesly journeying for the treasure, their greatness. My core intention is to support you on a journey toward Joy, Clarity, and Personal Empowerment. Mentoring is available as well.
(206) 429-4852 View (206) 429-4852
Grief Therapists

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.