Therapists in 98114
Christopher John Olsen
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98114
Some areas that people come to work with me: Relationship difficulties, disabling sadness, depression, grief, shame or self hatred, confusion about major life changes or decisions, disabling fear, chronic health concerns, sexual inhibitions or concerns,work stress, school or academic problems, being, anger concerns,concerns about drug alcohol or drug use.
Let's get started, call me so you can start getting relief from your pain, confusion or fear. I provide psychotherapy and counseling for adults, teens, children and couples. A sign that therapy would be helpful is the presence of recurring pain in relationships, lack of intimacy, loss of friendships, work or career dissatisfaction, shame, physical symptoms or lack of meaning in your life.
Some areas that people come to work with me: Relationship difficulties, disabling sadness, depression, grief, shame or self hatred, confusion about major life changes or decisions, disabling fear, chronic health concerns, sexual inhibitions or concerns,work stress, school or academic problems, being, anger concerns,concerns about drug alcohol or drug use.
Let's get started, call me so you can start getting relief from your pain, confusion or fear. I provide psychotherapy and counseling for adults, teens, children and couples. A sign that therapy would be helpful is the presence of recurring pain in relationships, lack of intimacy, loss of friendships, work or career dissatisfaction, shame, physical symptoms or lack of meaning in your life.
Dreamrem Institute
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98114
I am a Licencsed Mental Health Counselor specializing in working with seniors suffering with all types of memory disorders. I have been working with Alzheimer's patients for 23 years and have pioneered the DreamRem Method for helping to improve cognitive, emotional and social functioning for those suffering with early to middle stages of alzheimer's disease and other cognitve disorders. The DreamRem Method has demonstrated it's effectiveness both on an individual and group basis. I have been the CEO of the web based DreamRem Institute since 2010. We now offer the innovative Life Portrait program for preserving the life story.
I am a Licencsed Mental Health Counselor specializing in working with seniors suffering with all types of memory disorders. I have been working with Alzheimer's patients for 23 years and have pioneered the DreamRem Method for helping to improve cognitive, emotional and social functioning for those suffering with early to middle stages of alzheimer's disease and other cognitve disorders. The DreamRem Method has demonstrated it's effectiveness both on an individual and group basis. I have been the CEO of the web based DreamRem Institute since 2010. We now offer the innovative Life Portrait program for preserving the life story.
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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.