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Christi Proffitt
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RDT
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98133  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You might be realizing you need support - that maybe you’re not handling things as well as you’d hoped. Maybe the What Ifs & the doubts have taken over, or you’re not feeling motivated anymore. You’re not sure how it started, but you’re tired of feeling this way. It scares you to think nothing will change. Maybe you’ve had a loss in your life, or maybe you’re just not happy with how often you use your phone/TV, weed, or alcohol to cope with things. Maybe you're not sure what to do to make changes. Maybe this is the first time you've considered counseling - if so, kudos for taking that first step.
You might be realizing you need support - that maybe you’re not handling things as well as you’d hoped. Maybe the What Ifs & the doubts have taken over, or you’re not feeling motivated anymore. You’re not sure how it started, but you’re tired of feeling this way. It scares you to think nothing will change. Maybe you’ve had a loss in your life, or maybe you’re just not happy with how often you use your phone/TV, weed, or alcohol to cope with things. Maybe you're not sure what to do to make changes. Maybe this is the first time you've considered counseling - if so, kudos for taking that first step.
(206) 203-7457 View (206) 203-7457
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Justine Joslyn
MA
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98133  (Online Only)
Hello! Since 2006, I have helped couples & families resolve stuck dynamics with communication & connection skills. I also assist individuals recover from depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction & ADHD/ADD, with support through transitions such as divorce, loss, abuse recovery & existential or spiritual awakening. My style is flexible and tailored to your preferences, balancing compassion with real results. You'll also learn how to re-connect to your with your wise inner guidance, and replace negative ego chatter with empowering narratives that inspire smart, bold moves with your career, creativity & relationships.
Hello! Since 2006, I have helped couples & families resolve stuck dynamics with communication & connection skills. I also assist individuals recover from depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction & ADHD/ADD, with support through transitions such as divorce, loss, abuse recovery & existential or spiritual awakening. My style is flexible and tailored to your preferences, balancing compassion with real results. You'll also learn how to re-connect to your with your wise inner guidance, and replace negative ego chatter with empowering narratives that inspire smart, bold moves with your career, creativity & relationships.
(360) 946-0941 View (360) 946-0941
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Jenny Barth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98133
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, grief, couples therapy and sex and intimacy.
Therapy is a deeply personal process and I consider it a privilege to be invited to be a part of your journey in healing and improving your life and relationships. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which I support you in identifying your goals for therapy and assist you in achieving those goals. I work with individuals, couples and young adults. I am physically located in Seattle, but also licensed in Utah and able to provide tele-health services to clients located outside Seattle.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, grief, couples therapy and sex and intimacy.
Therapy is a deeply personal process and I consider it a privilege to be invited to be a part of your journey in healing and improving your life and relationships. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which I support you in identifying your goals for therapy and assist you in achieving those goals. I work with individuals, couples and young adults. I am physically located in Seattle, but also licensed in Utah and able to provide tele-health services to clients located outside Seattle.
(206) 800-8939 View (206) 800-8939
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Cherry McKinstry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98133  (Online Only)
However, life happens and it can be disorienting which may lead to momentary loss in clarity.
Accepting new clients; limited Saturday appointments available. Serving clients statewide in Washington state and Arkansas. I specialize in working with couples and adult individuals. I am passionate about helping you explore and strengthen your romantic relationships, your relationship with yourself, and connections with others around you! In my role as your therapist, I walk with you through the complexities of your life so you may curate more choices and awareness to foster the type of relationship that brings you peace and satisfaction.
However, life happens and it can be disorienting which may lead to momentary loss in clarity.
Accepting new clients; limited Saturday appointments available. Serving clients statewide in Washington state and Arkansas. I specialize in working with couples and adult individuals. I am passionate about helping you explore and strengthen your romantic relationships, your relationship with yourself, and connections with others around you! In my role as your therapist, I walk with you through the complexities of your life so you may curate more choices and awareness to foster the type of relationship that brings you peace and satisfaction.
(206) 558-0327 View (206) 558-0327
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Bobbi Ewing
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98133
I am glad you are here, taking this important step toward to your mental health and emotional well-being. I will walk alongside you on the journey to alleviate suffering, let go of hurts, overcome challenges or obstacles, get unstuck, resolve issues or change patterns, and strengthen your relationships. Along the way, I will support you to become the healthiest expression and most empowered version of you, free of the weight of anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, insecurity, guilt, shame, anger, resentment, regret, grief, and more. I will support you to cultivate self-care, self-acceptance, self-compassion, and more.
I am glad you are here, taking this important step toward to your mental health and emotional well-being. I will walk alongside you on the journey to alleviate suffering, let go of hurts, overcome challenges or obstacles, get unstuck, resolve issues or change patterns, and strengthen your relationships. Along the way, I will support you to become the healthiest expression and most empowered version of you, free of the weight of anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, insecurity, guilt, shame, anger, resentment, regret, grief, and more. I will support you to cultivate self-care, self-acceptance, self-compassion, and more.
(206) 539-1608 View (206) 539-1608
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Kathleen Tyrrell, MS, LMFT, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SEP, NARM, LMT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98133  (Online Only)
Sometimes our old patterns and beliefs (arising from earlier unresolved experiences) prevent us from living our present-day life and relationships with the creativity, peace, and joy we desire. Perhaps we are missing one of our best resources, our capacity to listen and respond to our body's story (autonomic nervous system) with compassion and support. When we learn these updated listening skills, our whole being feels more seen, heard, and "welcomed home" by us!
Sometimes our old patterns and beliefs (arising from earlier unresolved experiences) prevent us from living our present-day life and relationships with the creativity, peace, and joy we desire. Perhaps we are missing one of our best resources, our capacity to listen and respond to our body's story (autonomic nervous system) with compassion and support. When we learn these updated listening skills, our whole being feels more seen, heard, and "welcomed home" by us!
(206) 208-7136 View (206) 208-7136
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Angela Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98133
I help individuals and couples in all stages of life find healing and growth in the face of anxiety, depression, challenging relationships, and life transitions. I am passionate about supporting women who are striving to cope, rediscover their identities, and find belonging. I also love working with premarital and newlywed couples as well as collaborating with couples experiencing disconnection, conflict, addiction, or infidelity and creating space for emotional and relational healing.
I help individuals and couples in all stages of life find healing and growth in the face of anxiety, depression, challenging relationships, and life transitions. I am passionate about supporting women who are striving to cope, rediscover their identities, and find belonging. I also love working with premarital and newlywed couples as well as collaborating with couples experiencing disconnection, conflict, addiction, or infidelity and creating space for emotional and relational healing.
(206) 737-2903 View (206) 737-2903
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Horizon Therapy Seattle - Jen Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98133
As a couple, family, & individual therapist, I honor the importance of our inherent human need to be in fulfilling connection with others and ourselves. And I recognize how difficult this can sometimes be. Whether you're feeling disconnected from your partner, overwhelmed by the level of conflict in your day-to-day family interactions, going through a major life transition, or seeking individual therapy to explore how past hurt and current challenges are constraining you from more fully inhabiting your life, therapy can be a powerful tool for growth. I offer a free consultation to explore our possible work together.
As a couple, family, & individual therapist, I honor the importance of our inherent human need to be in fulfilling connection with others and ourselves. And I recognize how difficult this can sometimes be. Whether you're feeling disconnected from your partner, overwhelmed by the level of conflict in your day-to-day family interactions, going through a major life transition, or seeking individual therapy to explore how past hurt and current challenges are constraining you from more fully inhabiting your life, therapy can be a powerful tool for growth. I offer a free consultation to explore our possible work together.
(206) 752-5538 View (206) 752-5538
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Rachel Richards
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98133  (Online Only)
At Four Winds Therapy we believe that humans have the ability to awaken their highest potential and that authentic individualized therapy and collaborative support can help one to recognize their true inner goodness. Therapy with Four Winds is client centered and we believe that therapy's focus can be whatever you'd like it to be. We are here to address your mental health needs with compassion and respect. We are trauma informed and culturally aware as well as respectful to people of all backgrounds and beliefs and we operate within counseling's strict ethical guidelines.
At Four Winds Therapy we believe that humans have the ability to awaken their highest potential and that authentic individualized therapy and collaborative support can help one to recognize their true inner goodness. Therapy with Four Winds is client centered and we believe that therapy's focus can be whatever you'd like it to be. We are here to address your mental health needs with compassion and respect. We are trauma informed and culturally aware as well as respectful to people of all backgrounds and beliefs and we operate within counseling's strict ethical guidelines.
(503) 836-8894 View (503) 836-8894
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Linda Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98133  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have worked with individuals, couples, children and families for over 20 years in private practice and other settings. I offer a variety of treatment options including play therapy, sand tray therapy, mindfulness practices and EMDR.
I am a Licensed Marriage and family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have worked with individuals, couples, children and families for over 20 years in private practice and other settings. I offer a variety of treatment options including play therapy, sand tray therapy, mindfulness practices and EMDR.
(970) 239-0197 View (970) 239-0197
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Kaitlyn S McGurn
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98133
It takes courage to reach out for support during times of struggle and hardship. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment where clients can build self-awareness, a feeling of wellbeing and confidence, and coping skills to face life transitions and obstacles. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities from experiential therapies (play, art, and sand tray) with young clients, to cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and narrative therapy for older clients. I believe in tailoring a therapeutic approach that is specific to the individual needs of each client.
It takes courage to reach out for support during times of struggle and hardship. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment where clients can build self-awareness, a feeling of wellbeing and confidence, and coping skills to face life transitions and obstacles. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities from experiential therapies (play, art, and sand tray) with young clients, to cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and narrative therapy for older clients. I believe in tailoring a therapeutic approach that is specific to the individual needs of each client.
(206) 672-9985 View (206) 672-9985
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Lennon Micciulla
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98133  (Online Only)
Do you feel like your partner doesn’t hear you? Do you have the same fight over and over without resolution? Maybe you’re desperate for more emotional and sexual intimacy and don’t know how to get your needs met. Or perhaps you feel alone even when they’re right beside you. Let’s work together to better your communication, resolve conflict, create a stronger, more secure attachment, and learn how to express and receive your emotional and sexual needs. I support all relationship dynamics and structures, especially LGBTQIA+, kink, BDSM, and polyamorous/ENM.
Do you feel like your partner doesn’t hear you? Do you have the same fight over and over without resolution? Maybe you’re desperate for more emotional and sexual intimacy and don’t know how to get your needs met. Or perhaps you feel alone even when they’re right beside you. Let’s work together to better your communication, resolve conflict, create a stronger, more secure attachment, and learn how to express and receive your emotional and sexual needs. I support all relationship dynamics and structures, especially LGBTQIA+, kink, BDSM, and polyamorous/ENM.
(206) 759-2746 View (206) 759-2746
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Nicole Ruttenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98133
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship. By providing a respectful, judgment-free atmosphere, I hope you will feel comfortable sharing the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are concerning to you. Through this cooperative and supportive process, my goal is that you will better understand and have compassion for yourself. It is my privilege to work with couples, individuals, families and clients in nontraditional relationships to help navigate life's challenges. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy and I use a variety of techniques from biological, psychosocial, sexual and spiritual perspectives.
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship. By providing a respectful, judgment-free atmosphere, I hope you will feel comfortable sharing the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are concerning to you. Through this cooperative and supportive process, my goal is that you will better understand and have compassion for yourself. It is my privilege to work with couples, individuals, families and clients in nontraditional relationships to help navigate life's challenges. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy and I use a variety of techniques from biological, psychosocial, sexual and spiritual perspectives.
(206) 429-6596 View (206) 429-6596
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.