Grief Therapists in Fremont, Seattle, WA

We experience life through all of our senses and can enlist them in the therapeutic process to address feelings of anxiety, depression, uncertainty, grief, burnout, or anger (among many more!). I approach therapy from a narrative and expressive arts perspective. This means using visual arts, music, movement, creative writing, reading, and/or play in the therapy space, in addition to talk therapy, to assist you in exploring and rewriting the stories you engage with on a daily basis — both about yourself and the world around you. I work best with people who may have been told that they “think outside the box”.

You will be professionally heard with care and respect.

Do you wish to develop a deeper relationship and connection with your body, breath, and your emotions? I can be a guide and support in your development. Whether you are struggling with fear, loss, grief, anger, trauma, relationship or other issues, a good portion of our exploration together will be internally focused on your felt experience. Deep wisdom and resources reside within you, and we follow together your curiosity about your own experiences. With a conscious presence, usually a slower pace than we are accustomed to, we can begin to explore and understand the meaning of these experiences.

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.

I am a psychotherapist working with adults, young adults and couples. I believe that the more one's difficult emotional experiences can be expressed and talked through together, in a safe and engaging environment, the more helpful the therapeutic process can be. I assist those who are facing a wide range of issues including grief and loss, depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties to take steps to live more satisfying lives.

Grappling with anxiety, depression, grief or a significant life transition can feel all consuming. Even if you have good support in your life, these experiences can exhaust your energies and feel isolating. It may be hard to see beyond a current painful time, or imagine things can feel different. In our therapy relationship, I will hold these challenges with care, and try to help you grow, find deeper meaning, peace, clarity, and ultimately more of yourself. It’s my belief that the therapy relationship invites more creative and authentic capacities to navigating life's inevitable changes and challenges.

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.).

With several years of counseling experience in mental health clinics, rehabilitation centers, and K-12 schools, I've supported individuals of all ages, from kindergartners to elderly. I believe in accompanying individuals on their healing journey, whether they're adjusting to a new school or navigating challenges later in life. Let's embark on this journey together.

At its core, I believe therapy to be about creating space for change. People come to therapy for a variety of reasons—seeking support and healing, desiring change, looking for relief from pain. With a relational and trauma-informed lens, we’ll look at how you landed here, in an effort to find new ways of being that may be kinder to yourself and more congruent with a whole and healthy life. I work with teens, adults, and couples on issues of trauma, anxiety, grief, relationships, life transitions, and identity formation. I have focused much of my work supporting women recovering from trauma.

Sometimes we need a compassionate guide to help us navigate. You're not alone. As an associate licensed social worker, I help you navigate your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, in our comfortable, collaborative space, we tailor a plan to help you thrive, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and Family Systems Therapy.

I believe what people need to be well in life is to feel heard, understood, and accepted for who they are. I provide this to my clients through active and reflective listening, powerful questioning to provoke deeper thinking about one's challenges, and manageable practices to help you understand your own thoughts and beliefs about your challenges. When struggling with challenging issues such as end-of-life, grief, and depression, life can feel heavy and unmanageable. Clarifying one's needs and values can be a good starting point for creating goals to work toward. Having measurable goals provides purpose when things seem hopeless.

I have been a child and family therapist since 2009, and volunteered in the field of grief and loss for 14 years, working with grieving children (ages 3 to 18) who lost a loved one. I'm client-centered and strengths-based, and believe my job is to try to understand how my client's brain works, to best assist each individual understand her/ himself. I have learned from the last 9 years working with a wide variety of amazing individuals that I must be very creative and flexible. I'm grateful for how much I have and continue to learn from my clients.

Are you looking for a compassionate and effective therapist who can help you work through your struggles and conflicting emotions? Do you long to be seen, heard and understood, so that you can make sense of your past hurts and start living authentically in the present? Would you like to work with a therapist who embraces diversity and your unique social/historical/cultural backgrounds and life journey? I strongly believe that therapy is for everyone when you find the right therapist! You are the source of your own healing and we will work together to help you build the life and the relationships you deserve.

Healing is an intimate journey towards ever greater wholeness (acceptance, compassion, and integration of all parts of ourselves). I value the sacred opportunity to join alongside you. Therapy is a unique endeavor; one in which you the client and me as therapist collaborate to create a space for the unburdening of life’s stressors, of pain, grief, sorrow, and confusion as well as space to seek answers to existential questions about what gives life meaning; being witness to your growth as you unfurl, soften, and ultimately discover deeper compassion for self and others.

Feeling like you’re talking but not being heard? Like conflict is taking over your relationship? Or maybe you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Experienced a loss and need support? Therapy can be a place to decompress, learn about yourself, and find a path toward the life and relationship you want.

As a licensed psychologist providing therapy to individual adults, 18 years and older, I work from a primarily person-centered, humanistic, and interpersonal orientation in psychotherapy. I focus on clients’ unique strengths, helping them to develop skills that can remove obstacles in their lives. Together, we work through a variety of issues, including depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, family issues, educational stress, grief, and identity issues.

"Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering.There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." ~ Leonard Cohen. Finding a therapist that is a good match for you plays a key role in your healing. My style of work is straightforward, compassionate, & well informed yet from the heart - with a good dose of humor when it's right. I invite you to contact me to see if I might be able to help. I work with adults on issues including relationships, sexuality, grief & loss, trauma & complex trauma, anxiety, & reproductive choices.

I am currently fuIl and I am not accepting new clients. I join with clients in a safe, non-judgmental and collaborative way. We will work together to explore, understand and resolve the challenges related to the counseling goals they have identified. My treatment approach is both creative and flexible. I allow clients to direct each session with validating and encouraging support from me throughout the process. While using various treatment models such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to cater to the needs of each client, I compliment each model with a strengths-based approach.

I love working with children, teens, and young adults (ages 5-25) going through all stages of development. Growing up is hard, and it’s normal to need help along the way. I have extensive training and experience partnering with families to treat children struggling with traumatic experiences, emotional distress, relationships, anxiety, depression, or grief and loss. I work with young people and family systems to build skills, understanding, and connections that support healing. I believe that we are stronger together and my goal is to support your family in achieving your goals and fostering positive, fulfilling relationships.