Therapists in Kirkland, WA
I work with individuals living with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and isolation.
Many of us learn early on that our belonging in this world depends on our ability to banish aspects of ourselves that cannot be safely held by others. We skillfully fold and shrink ourselves into the shapes that allow us to survive, sometimes with great reward for doing so, but find that our deepest longings go unmentioned and unmet. I am here to hold space for those parts which are too big, too unbearable to be held alone, so that my clients can expand in ways that help them contact their feelings, connect to their desires, and begin to find a home in the world.
I work with individuals living with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and isolation.
Many of us learn early on that our belonging in this world depends on our ability to banish aspects of ourselves that cannot be safely held by others. We skillfully fold and shrink ourselves into the shapes that allow us to survive, sometimes with great reward for doing so, but find that our deepest longings go unmentioned and unmet. I am here to hold space for those parts which are too big, too unbearable to be held alone, so that my clients can expand in ways that help them contact their feelings, connect to their desires, and begin to find a home in the world.
Stephanie Justus
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98034 (Online Only)
Carrying the weight of anxiety, grief, disconnection from those around you, maybe even from yourself, can be overwhelming at times. It can be difficult to navigate these things alone. I believe in the power of the therapeutic, client-focused relationship as a catalyst for exploration and healing. My work with clients focuses on guiding people as they process life transitions, challenges and new opportunities. I walk alongside you in making a shift in your mindset to a place aligned with your core values and truth. I maintain a holistic perspective integrating mind, body, and spirit to empower every client in reaching his/her goals.
Carrying the weight of anxiety, grief, disconnection from those around you, maybe even from yourself, can be overwhelming at times. It can be difficult to navigate these things alone. I believe in the power of the therapeutic, client-focused relationship as a catalyst for exploration and healing. My work with clients focuses on guiding people as they process life transitions, challenges and new opportunities. I walk alongside you in making a shift in your mindset to a place aligned with your core values and truth. I maintain a holistic perspective integrating mind, body, and spirit to empower every client in reaching his/her goals.
Mark Ponce
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98033
As a therapist at Self Space, I work with people struggling to feel emotionally connected to their romantic partner(s) and with those who are experiencing grief/ loss, facing challenges associated with their identity, and navigating issues stemming from their family-of-origin.
Therapy is an opportunity for you to gain a fuller perspective about your life, how you fit into the world, and the relationships around you. I am here to lend a helping hand on your journey toward a better and more fulfilling future - helping you discover openly and without judgment exactly what it is you want and walking alongside you as you take steps forward. I work best with clients who are leaders of their own lives, looking to redefine their circumstances. They are open to learning new ways to address their challenges and interested in exploring difficult experiences that may have influenced their view of life and others.
As a therapist at Self Space, I work with people struggling to feel emotionally connected to their romantic partner(s) and with those who are experiencing grief/ loss, facing challenges associated with their identity, and navigating issues stemming from their family-of-origin.
Therapy is an opportunity for you to gain a fuller perspective about your life, how you fit into the world, and the relationships around you. I am here to lend a helping hand on your journey toward a better and more fulfilling future - helping you discover openly and without judgment exactly what it is you want and walking alongside you as you take steps forward. I work best with clients who are leaders of their own lives, looking to redefine their circumstances. They are open to learning new ways to address their challenges and interested in exploring difficult experiences that may have influenced their view of life and others.
Griselda Coreas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR-Tr
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98033 (Online Only)
I work with those who are struggling with the aftermath of traumatic events, such as abuse, loss, or major life changes. You may face issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and difficulties in relationships. Your needs look like moving beyond pain, needing a safe and supportive environment to explore your trauma. Effective coping strategies to manage symptoms. Validation and understanding of your experiences. Tools to rebuild your sense of self and trust in others. Your goals are to heal from traumatic experiences, regain control over your life, emotions, develop resilience and healthier coping mechanisms and improve overall.
I work with those who are struggling with the aftermath of traumatic events, such as abuse, loss, or major life changes. You may face issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and difficulties in relationships. Your needs look like moving beyond pain, needing a safe and supportive environment to explore your trauma. Effective coping strategies to manage symptoms. Validation and understanding of your experiences. Tools to rebuild your sense of self and trust in others. Your goals are to heal from traumatic experiences, regain control over your life, emotions, develop resilience and healthier coping mechanisms and improve overall.
Angela R. Schellenberg
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR, K-8 cer
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98033 (Online Only)
I work with people who have suffered a traumatic loss, grief, PTSD, early childhood trauma, complex trauma, grief, and loss, Anxiety, Depression.
My approach to counseling is holistic, humanistic and client-centered. I am trained in EMDR and trauma. I work with you and together we create an individualized approach to counseling that supports your goals. My professional background is in Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Loss, Early Parent loss. Anxiety, Depression. CBT, Family Systems Counseling, Narrative Therapy, Restorative Retelling, EFT, Matrix Reprinting, Multicultural Cultural Counseling, Feminist, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Since 2000, I have had the experience of living abroad as an elementary K-8 Certified teacher in Shanghai, China, Chiangmai, and Saudi Arabia.
I work with people who have suffered a traumatic loss, grief, PTSD, early childhood trauma, complex trauma, grief, and loss, Anxiety, Depression.
My approach to counseling is holistic, humanistic and client-centered. I am trained in EMDR and trauma. I work with you and together we create an individualized approach to counseling that supports your goals. My professional background is in Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Loss, Early Parent loss. Anxiety, Depression. CBT, Family Systems Counseling, Narrative Therapy, Restorative Retelling, EFT, Matrix Reprinting, Multicultural Cultural Counseling, Feminist, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Since 2000, I have had the experience of living abroad as an elementary K-8 Certified teacher in Shanghai, China, Chiangmai, and Saudi Arabia.
Paws To Connect Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98033
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in grief, trauma, caregiver fatigue, women's issues, and mental health in veterinary medicine.
Welcome, I am so happy you are here! My practice focuses on the intersection of mental health and the human-animal bond. I whole-heartedly understand the importance of the interconnectedness between humans, animals, nature, and the therapeutic value between these relationships. I will honor and support your unique connection with the human-animal bond and how that impacts and enriches your mental health, therapeutic process, and healing at every level. I will companion you in finding hope, growth, healing, and transformation. I provide sessions virtually, in my office, or as walk-and-talk. My interns provide reduced fee sessions.
I specialize in grief, trauma, caregiver fatigue, women's issues, and mental health in veterinary medicine.
Welcome, I am so happy you are here! My practice focuses on the intersection of mental health and the human-animal bond. I whole-heartedly understand the importance of the interconnectedness between humans, animals, nature, and the therapeutic value between these relationships. I will honor and support your unique connection with the human-animal bond and how that impacts and enriches your mental health, therapeutic process, and healing at every level. I will companion you in finding hope, growth, healing, and transformation. I provide sessions virtually, in my office, or as walk-and-talk. My interns provide reduced fee sessions.
Emily Sinclair
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98034
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in codependency, women's issues, and couples therapy, and also treat: depression, anxiety, difficulty with life/relationships, family addiction recovery, divorce recovery, grief, trauma, PTSD.
Without judgment or pathologizing, I will help you accept "what is" so you can create "what can be." People naturally move toward healthier lives and choices with the right support: empathy, authentic compassion, sincere curiosity, and validation. Together we will establish a comfort zone in therapy. In the safe haven of my office, you can explore your inner world, discover your voice, put words to your story, and move through and beyond your suffering - to find healing, peace, and joy. My clients report increased self-awareness and personal growth, more meaningful insights, stronger connections, and greater satisfaction in life.
I specialize in codependency, women's issues, and couples therapy, and also treat: depression, anxiety, difficulty with life/relationships, family addiction recovery, divorce recovery, grief, trauma, PTSD.
Without judgment or pathologizing, I will help you accept "what is" so you can create "what can be." People naturally move toward healthier lives and choices with the right support: empathy, authentic compassion, sincere curiosity, and validation. Together we will establish a comfort zone in therapy. In the safe haven of my office, you can explore your inner world, discover your voice, put words to your story, and move through and beyond your suffering - to find healing, peace, and joy. My clients report increased self-awareness and personal growth, more meaningful insights, stronger connections, and greater satisfaction in life.
I use Gottman methods for couples and I am a certified Trauma & Grief specialist.
Life is unpredictable with many ups and downs. No matter how much we want life to move in a linear fashion it often goes unplanned causing us to feel off balance. I believe therapy is a safe place to begin your own personal journey and learning to be present in your life. It allows you to rediscover who you are. Therapy is different for every individual and/or couple. I have an EMDR, existential & integrative approach to helping clients create healthy, fulfilling and rewarding lives. I integrate therapeutic styles depending on the best fit for client and situation.
I use Gottman methods for couples and I am a certified Trauma & Grief specialist.
Life is unpredictable with many ups and downs. No matter how much we want life to move in a linear fashion it often goes unplanned causing us to feel off balance. I believe therapy is a safe place to begin your own personal journey and learning to be present in your life. It allows you to rediscover who you are. Therapy is different for every individual and/or couple. I have an EMDR, existential & integrative approach to helping clients create healthy, fulfilling and rewarding lives. I integrate therapeutic styles depending on the best fit for client and situation.
Katherine Nagy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98033
I offer in person and/or telehealth and currently full. I offer a phone consultation if you feel that would help you determine compatibility. I work with issues such as anxiety, self -esteem/worth, body image, transition/phase of life issues, relational issues, grief and loss issues, and simple, intergenerational, and complex trauma. I primarily focus with individuals.
I offer in person and/or telehealth and currently full. I offer a phone consultation if you feel that would help you determine compatibility. I work with issues such as anxiety, self -esteem/worth, body image, transition/phase of life issues, relational issues, grief and loss issues, and simple, intergenerational, and complex trauma. I primarily focus with individuals.
Susie Yi
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98034
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with people who experience anxiety, stress and feelings of grief and loss due to transitions in their lives.
Are you a working professional feeling stressed or overwhelmed due to changes at your job or home? Are you feeling grief or trauma over losing loved ones, employment, or lifestyles and struggling to move forward? Do you feel like you are constantly setting goals you're unable to achieve? Life can be unpredictable and uncontrollable at times leading us to feel stuck and sometimes shifting our perspectives and focusing on the things we can change or learning healthy ways to cope can help us move forward.
I specialize in working with people who experience anxiety, stress and feelings of grief and loss due to transitions in their lives.
Are you a working professional feeling stressed or overwhelmed due to changes at your job or home? Are you feeling grief or trauma over losing loved ones, employment, or lifestyles and struggling to move forward? Do you feel like you are constantly setting goals you're unable to achieve? Life can be unpredictable and uncontrollable at times leading us to feel stuck and sometimes shifting our perspectives and focusing on the things we can change or learning healthy ways to cope can help us move forward.
We are currently accepting clients in-person and via telehealth. My name is Julie Bullock and I work with individuals struggling with substance use disorder, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, work issues and chronic illness. Through our connection you will find relief from the bondage of isolation and of habits that no longer serve you. The opportunity for healing is in the telling so together we will carve a safe space for you to tell your story. Through time linked, measurable goals you will be able to see your growth and be proud of who you are becoming.
We are currently accepting clients in-person and via telehealth. My name is Julie Bullock and I work with individuals struggling with substance use disorder, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, work issues and chronic illness. Through our connection you will find relief from the bondage of isolation and of habits that no longer serve you. The opportunity for healing is in the telling so together we will carve a safe space for you to tell your story. Through time linked, measurable goals you will be able to see your growth and be proud of who you are becoming.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98033
Experiencing stress and emotional pain can be overwhelming. It may be difficult to take the first step and seek help, but you don't have to face these challenges alone. As your therapist, I am here to help you navigate these difficulties. I use an insight-oriented approach to help you make sense of your feelings and behaviors. By exploring your internal world, you gain a deeper understanding of how your past experiences affect you today, and pave a way for change & growth. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions (pregnancy, relocation), concerns about relationships, parenting & identity.
Experiencing stress and emotional pain can be overwhelming. It may be difficult to take the first step and seek help, but you don't have to face these challenges alone. As your therapist, I am here to help you navigate these difficulties. I use an insight-oriented approach to help you make sense of your feelings and behaviors. By exploring your internal world, you gain a deeper understanding of how your past experiences affect you today, and pave a way for change & growth. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions (pregnancy, relocation), concerns about relationships, parenting & identity.
Erin Riggio
Counselor, MEd, LMHCA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98033
Waitlist for new clients
I know what it’s like to have the wind knocked out of you by grief, the life you had imagined changed in an instant.
Do you feel like nobody really sees you? Are you afraid that if they do, they’ll turn away? Sometimes we find ourselves putting on a “perfect” face because inside, we feel anything but. We lash out at those close to us and then we feel guilty and confused. Maybe anxiety is holding you back from living a full life. Maybe you’ve begun to notice some relationship patterns that no longer serve you. Or maybe unprocessed trauma or grief are showing up in distressing ways. Therapy can help you get unstuck and move from feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, and not-enough to engaged, balanced, and whole. I’ve got you.
I know what it’s like to have the wind knocked out of you by grief, the life you had imagined changed in an instant.
Do you feel like nobody really sees you? Are you afraid that if they do, they’ll turn away? Sometimes we find ourselves putting on a “perfect” face because inside, we feel anything but. We lash out at those close to us and then we feel guilty and confused. Maybe anxiety is holding you back from living a full life. Maybe you’ve begun to notice some relationship patterns that no longer serve you. Or maybe unprocessed trauma or grief are showing up in distressing ways. Therapy can help you get unstuck and move from feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, and not-enough to engaged, balanced, and whole. I’ve got you.
I take a collaborative approach in working with individuals, couples, and families from a variety of backgrounds, and with a wide spectrum of concerns. I work from a trauma-informed perspective and endeavor to provide a safe and judgment-free space. Life can be challenging and with support, clients can experience personal growth, cultivate self-compassion, and discover personal strengths. I work with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress and relationship challenges, neurodivergence and trauma.
I take a collaborative approach in working with individuals, couples, and families from a variety of backgrounds, and with a wide spectrum of concerns. I work from a trauma-informed perspective and endeavor to provide a safe and judgment-free space. Life can be challenging and with support, clients can experience personal growth, cultivate self-compassion, and discover personal strengths. I work with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress and relationship challenges, neurodivergence and trauma.
With twenty years in private practice, I’ve honed my ability to attune to a person’s unique lens and her lived experience. My passion is women's wellness: I holistically support women in all phases of life to thrive. My special focus is on those faced with infertility, pregnancy loss and birth trauma. Having lived through and healed from those challenges, my connection to women and mothering is intuitive. Drawing upon mindfulness and somatic (body-focused) training, I offer wellness skills for building trauma resilience, practicing mindful self-compassion, and managing the cumulative stress of womanhood and motherhood.
With twenty years in private practice, I’ve honed my ability to attune to a person’s unique lens and her lived experience. My passion is women's wellness: I holistically support women in all phases of life to thrive. My special focus is on those faced with infertility, pregnancy loss and birth trauma. Having lived through and healed from those challenges, my connection to women and mothering is intuitive. Drawing upon mindfulness and somatic (body-focused) training, I offer wellness skills for building trauma resilience, practicing mindful self-compassion, and managing the cumulative stress of womanhood and motherhood.
Cindy Ha
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98033
Waitlist for new clients
I value the collaborative nature of therapy where you are the expert of your experiences leading your healing journey. And as your therapist, I get to walk beside you, offering insight and support while you rediscover your innate truth and align with your authentic selves. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and identity navigating through life's challenges. I particularly enjoy working with those who may be experiencing identity loss/exploration, challenges with self-worth, chronic mental/physical health, parenthood, postpartum, relationship conflict, or life transitions.
I value the collaborative nature of therapy where you are the expert of your experiences leading your healing journey. And as your therapist, I get to walk beside you, offering insight and support while you rediscover your innate truth and align with your authentic selves. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and identity navigating through life's challenges. I particularly enjoy working with those who may be experiencing identity loss/exploration, challenges with self-worth, chronic mental/physical health, parenthood, postpartum, relationship conflict, or life transitions.
My path has led me to work with many individuals from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique story. Whether you've experienced childhood trauma, complex situations, or simply life changes that have caused anxiety, I'm here to offer personalized support. In our sessions, I create a safe and understanding space where you can freely explore your challenges. It's a space for gaining insights, building resilience, and, ultimately, finding your own inner strength. My top priority is your well-being, and I aim to empower you to live a fulfilling life aligned with your values.
My path has led me to work with many individuals from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique story. Whether you've experienced childhood trauma, complex situations, or simply life changes that have caused anxiety, I'm here to offer personalized support. In our sessions, I create a safe and understanding space where you can freely explore your challenges. It's a space for gaining insights, building resilience, and, ultimately, finding your own inner strength. My top priority is your well-being, and I aim to empower you to live a fulfilling life aligned with your values.
Emma Eaton Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98034
Two Sliding Scale Spots Now Available, $75-$100 per session! Are you ready to embark on a path of relieving your individual and relational traumas, stresses, and conflicts? We all carry the burden of unresolved pain from our past: from our family of origin, from societal and cultural expectations, from ways in which we were taught to compromise our nature, the list goes on. With guidance, presence with feeling, and creating new meaning we can let go of the past so that we can open to the present.
Two Sliding Scale Spots Now Available, $75-$100 per session! Are you ready to embark on a path of relieving your individual and relational traumas, stresses, and conflicts? We all carry the burden of unresolved pain from our past: from our family of origin, from societal and cultural expectations, from ways in which we were taught to compromise our nature, the list goes on. With guidance, presence with feeling, and creating new meaning we can let go of the past so that we can open to the present.
I am a psychotherapist trained in systems theory. I have a master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science - Systems Counseling from the Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS) at Bastyr University. Systems counseling embraces each client as an individual living system. It examines how clients' memberships in other living systems (such as family, friends, co-workers, partnerships, etc.) interrelate, influence, and impact each other.
I am a psychotherapist trained in systems theory. I have a master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science - Systems Counseling from the Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS) at Bastyr University. Systems counseling embraces each client as an individual living system. It examines how clients' memberships in other living systems (such as family, friends, co-workers, partnerships, etc.) interrelate, influence, and impact each other.
Are you struggling? In your relationships, with major change, self-worth, or trauma? I want to listen, understand, and support you with empathy and without judgment. Let me help you use life's challenging times as a springboard for growth and change toward the life you want. I'll help you uncover core patterns, gain new self-awareness, and develop strategies and skills to help you survive and thrive in the days ahead. I am a U.S. Navy and corporate veteran ready to leverage our combined wisdom and energies for you. Let's create a safe haven for your healing journey!
Are you struggling? In your relationships, with major change, self-worth, or trauma? I want to listen, understand, and support you with empathy and without judgment. Let me help you use life's challenging times as a springboard for growth and change toward the life you want. I'll help you uncover core patterns, gain new self-awareness, and develop strategies and skills to help you survive and thrive in the days ahead. I am a U.S. Navy and corporate veteran ready to leverage our combined wisdom and energies for you. Let's create a safe haven for your healing journey!
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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.