Grief Therapists in International District, Seattle, WA
Inner Peace Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
International District, Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
The daily struggles of life, loss, relationships, and health are real. But we are not supposed to face them alone. We may not choose the pain that comes our way, but we can choose how we respond. Inner peace and strength are gifts from God — gifts that are within our reach. I will partner with you in your journey toward healing, providing the resources and space you need to apply faith and skill in everyday life.
The daily struggles of life, loss, relationships, and health are real. But we are not supposed to face them alone. We may not choose the pain that comes our way, but we can choose how we respond. Inner peace and strength are gifts from God — gifts that are within our reach. I will partner with you in your journey toward healing, providing the resources and space you need to apply faith and skill in everyday life.
Amanda Rausch LMFT, PLLC NoStressNoStigma.com
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AAMFT , RYT, BH-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
International District, Seattle, WA 98121
No matter what you are going through, know that I am here to listen, support you and help you figure it all out! Welcome to the newest generation of self care and mental health- this is easy, accessible, no-stress, stigma free help for whatever you are going through. Feel free to wear your sweatpants, sit on the couch and have a session on your phone or lap top. Prefer in person? No problem, come visit my office in a charming 1900's Craftsman home near the Junction in West Seattle! Check out www.nostressnostigma.com for details!
No matter what you are going through, know that I am here to listen, support you and help you figure it all out! Welcome to the newest generation of self care and mental health- this is easy, accessible, no-stress, stigma free help for whatever you are going through. Feel free to wear your sweatpants, sit on the couch and have a session on your phone or lap top. Prefer in person? No problem, come visit my office in a charming 1900's Craftsman home near the Junction in West Seattle! Check out www.nostressnostigma.com for details!
Marie A Goines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
International District, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Welcome, I am Marie A Goines, LICSW, (she/her)! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Seattle, Washington. I provide individualized, culturally-appropriate trauma-focused services to adults and teens. I help clients to accept themselves while reframing and understanding their experiences, learning coping skills and discovering new ways of interacting with their worlds.
Welcome, I am Marie A Goines, LICSW, (she/her)! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Seattle, Washington. I provide individualized, culturally-appropriate trauma-focused services to adults and teens. I help clients to accept themselves while reframing and understanding their experiences, learning coping skills and discovering new ways of interacting with their worlds.
Jenn Dela Cruz
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
International District, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
I lead with an open heart when sharing space with folks and welcome the vastness of the human experience and all that comes with it: identity exploring, generative conflict, and reflective self-analysis. I enjoy working with folks navigating transitions, moral injury (burnout), and complex trauma. When working with me, you can expect transparency and direct communication, which contribute to my therapeutic approach including client-led conversations, collaborative goal setting, community-centric applications, trauma-informed care, and a liberation-focused lens.
I lead with an open heart when sharing space with folks and welcome the vastness of the human experience and all that comes with it: identity exploring, generative conflict, and reflective self-analysis. I enjoy working with folks navigating transitions, moral injury (burnout), and complex trauma. When working with me, you can expect transparency and direct communication, which contribute to my therapeutic approach including client-led conversations, collaborative goal setting, community-centric applications, trauma-informed care, and a liberation-focused lens.
Jarred Lathrop-Weber
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
International District, Seattle, WA 98144 (Online Only)
Welcome everyone! I work with all adults and adolescents and specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ folks. My specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, physical & emotional abuse, identity development, internalized oppression (of all forms), substance abuse and stress management. I am attuned to how sensitive our social identities contribute to how we feel, and I believe we all have a unique and personal story to tell. It is my role to bring hope, compassion, respect & knowledge to our time together.
Welcome everyone! I work with all adults and adolescents and specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ folks. My specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, physical & emotional abuse, identity development, internalized oppression (of all forms), substance abuse and stress management. I am attuned to how sensitive our social identities contribute to how we feel, and I believe we all have a unique and personal story to tell. It is my role to bring hope, compassion, respect & knowledge to our time together.
Casey Chow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
International District, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
As a 2nd gen Asian-American born to immigrant parents, my cultural identity has been one of depth and confusion. Holding values from my parent’s home countries, mixed with my American values; it has widened my understanding of mental health from a cultural lens. I'd like to provide a space for those exploring their identities and culture and how it has played a part in your upbringing and development. I understand family values are important, but sometimes can conflict with our own individual goals and experiences. In the space, I hope you can feel comfortable to casually show up as you are. I am an intermediate ABCantonese speaker.
As a 2nd gen Asian-American born to immigrant parents, my cultural identity has been one of depth and confusion. Holding values from my parent’s home countries, mixed with my American values; it has widened my understanding of mental health from a cultural lens. I'd like to provide a space for those exploring their identities and culture and how it has played a part in your upbringing and development. I understand family values are important, but sometimes can conflict with our own individual goals and experiences. In the space, I hope you can feel comfortable to casually show up as you are. I am an intermediate ABCantonese speaker.
Isha Aggarwal
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
International District, Seattle, WA 98134 (Online Only)
Are you feeling alone in navigating your mental health struggles? Are you struggling with depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, spiritual crisis, or another issue where you feel stuck? I offer sensitive and responsive therapy to help you understand yourself better and navigate through challenging times. I have expertise in mental illness and approach your issues from a gentle, non judgmental place. I’ve worked in severe mental health settings, trauma research, and with refugees. I’ve also facilitated support groups in bipolar disorder and depression.
Are you feeling alone in navigating your mental health struggles? Are you struggling with depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, spiritual crisis, or another issue where you feel stuck? I offer sensitive and responsive therapy to help you understand yourself better and navigate through challenging times. I have expertise in mental illness and approach your issues from a gentle, non judgmental place. I’ve worked in severe mental health settings, trauma research, and with refugees. I’ve also facilitated support groups in bipolar disorder and depression.
Ilana Skarling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
International District, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
You are not too much. Nor is what you have been through too much. If you struggle with gender or sexual identity, sexual or domestic violence, or other forms of lasting trauma, I can help. Just know that I believe you to be, at this moment, exactly who you need to be in order to survive. I also believe that things can get better.
You are not too much. Nor is what you have been through too much. If you struggle with gender or sexual identity, sexual or domestic violence, or other forms of lasting trauma, I can help. Just know that I believe you to be, at this moment, exactly who you need to be in order to survive. I also believe that things can get better.
Livia Behavioral Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
International District, Seattle, WA 98170 (Online Only)
Everyone should have a safe space to be their true authentic self without judgment. During our time together, I’ll help improve your quality of life through short-term therapy that empowers you to solve your own problems. My approach is nonjudgmental and our work together is focusing on life's possibilities as you move forward
Everyone should have a safe space to be their true authentic self without judgment. During our time together, I’ll help improve your quality of life through short-term therapy that empowers you to solve your own problems. My approach is nonjudgmental and our work together is focusing on life's possibilities as you move forward
Shelly Ballmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
International District, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Online Therapists
John A Lembo
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107
I seek to create a warm, down-to-earth, and accepting experience for you to explore the hard-ass things in life. Many of us, myself included, were rarely taught how to connect with and understand our emotions, and so when we experience difficult feelings like shame, fear, grief, and pain, and we don’t know how to engage them in a helpful way. But that can change. We will work together to promote positive change and restore direction, meaning, and resilience during these difficult times. We will be teammates in our work together.
I seek to create a warm, down-to-earth, and accepting experience for you to explore the hard-ass things in life. Many of us, myself included, were rarely taught how to connect with and understand our emotions, and so when we experience difficult feelings like shame, fear, grief, and pain, and we don’t know how to engage them in a helpful way. But that can change. We will work together to promote positive change and restore direction, meaning, and resilience during these difficult times. We will be teammates in our work together.
Dana Jean Yaffee
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115 (Online Only)
Sometimes, life can get overwhelming and we don't know where to turn. It helps to be in a safe space while you are navigating through challenges and life transitions. Through connection and collaboration, we will develop an honest and trust-based approach to help you achieve clarity in a non-judgmental direction. Whether it be stress, career change, relationship issues, loss and grief, or trauma, I will be your ally for support in moving forward.
Sometimes, life can get overwhelming and we don't know where to turn. It helps to be in a safe space while you are navigating through challenges and life transitions. Through connection and collaboration, we will develop an honest and trust-based approach to help you achieve clarity in a non-judgmental direction. Whether it be stress, career change, relationship issues, loss and grief, or trauma, I will be your ally for support in moving forward.
Ali Pagan Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is on women and gender non conforming people of color, grief and loss, somatic awareness, questions of identity (racial, gender, roles, etc), family of origin issues, complex, intergenerational, and religious trauma, self esteem, attachment, relationships, and life transitions.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and compassionate space for you to re-connect with your whole self (body included!) as well as your strengths, and to process through emotions and experiences that feel challenging to face and sort through on your own. As a black mixed race person of color myself, my racial identity is a lens through which I see the work and how I show up in the therapeutic space. I have a special interest in processing through grief for those who have experienced loss of any kind. I utilize calm, reflective listening, somatic awareness, social justice and systems focus, and a strengths-based approach.
My focus is on women and gender non conforming people of color, grief and loss, somatic awareness, questions of identity (racial, gender, roles, etc), family of origin issues, complex, intergenerational, and religious trauma, self esteem, attachment, relationships, and life transitions.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and compassionate space for you to re-connect with your whole self (body included!) as well as your strengths, and to process through emotions and experiences that feel challenging to face and sort through on your own. As a black mixed race person of color myself, my racial identity is a lens through which I see the work and how I show up in the therapeutic space. I have a special interest in processing through grief for those who have experienced loss of any kind. I utilize calm, reflective listening, somatic awareness, social justice and systems focus, and a strengths-based approach.
Melanie Sherzad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117
Growing up, I remember hearing many stories of war, loss of life, trauma, poverty, and hopelessness from my parents and family members.
I view therapy as the practice of connecting to your authentic self. Harmony and wellness are achievable through authenticity. Oppression and past traumas often cloud our sense of self and power. It's not uncommon to shrink ourselves to fit in. My focus is on exploring your past, your relationship to your intersectional identities, and the impact of the systems around you to help you establish a deeper connection with your true self. My goal is for you to experience comfort and peace as you live your truth. With the right support and space, I firmly believe that wellness is within reach for everyone.
Growing up, I remember hearing many stories of war, loss of life, trauma, poverty, and hopelessness from my parents and family members.
I view therapy as the practice of connecting to your authentic self. Harmony and wellness are achievable through authenticity. Oppression and past traumas often cloud our sense of self and power. It's not uncommon to shrink ourselves to fit in. My focus is on exploring your past, your relationship to your intersectional identities, and the impact of the systems around you to help you establish a deeper connection with your true self. My goal is for you to experience comfort and peace as you live your truth. With the right support and space, I firmly believe that wellness is within reach for everyone.
Heather Abbott
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
I have worked extensively with depression, adjusting to motherhood, body image issues, grief, and parenting concerns and helping families create a new pattern of interaction.
Hope often sounds like a wishful word in our culture - but I want you to leave therapy with more hope - the gritty, scrappy, resilient kind. This authentic hope grows as you embrace your life story with all its darkness and light. You don't need to talk about everything at once, but just give yourself a place and time to connect with your whole self and pay attention to your life as it is now. As you connect deeply with yourself you are able to carve out space to reimagine how your life and relationships could be.
I have worked extensively with depression, adjusting to motherhood, body image issues, grief, and parenting concerns and helping families create a new pattern of interaction.
Hope often sounds like a wishful word in our culture - but I want you to leave therapy with more hope - the gritty, scrappy, resilient kind. This authentic hope grows as you embrace your life story with all its darkness and light. You don't need to talk about everything at once, but just give yourself a place and time to connect with your whole self and pay attention to your life as it is now. As you connect deeply with yourself you are able to carve out space to reimagine how your life and relationships could be.
Harper Rainflower-O'Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LISWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98121 (Online Only)
The competencies I have are crisis work, LGBTQAI+ affirmation, grief, death and dying, sizeism, BIPOC issues and needs, and the particular challenges of dealing with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
I would love to work with you on the things that hold you back. Reclamation of personal power will be the basis of our work together. We will explore relational systems such as justice and culture, and the role of the self within these systems. By re-imagining yourself as a cherished and sacred part of the whole, you can heal the wounds that have drained your precious energy and afflicted you with false negative narratives. Together, we will find out what your story truly has to tell us, and rewrite it for your benefit!
The competencies I have are crisis work, LGBTQAI+ affirmation, grief, death and dying, sizeism, BIPOC issues and needs, and the particular challenges of dealing with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
I would love to work with you on the things that hold you back. Reclamation of personal power will be the basis of our work together. We will explore relational systems such as justice and culture, and the role of the self within these systems. By re-imagining yourself as a cherished and sacred part of the whole, you can heal the wounds that have drained your precious energy and afflicted you with false negative narratives. Together, we will find out what your story truly has to tell us, and rewrite it for your benefit!
Carolann Freedman
MA, LMHC, NCC, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98105
I have treated many people with social anxiety, and am also a bereavement therapist.
As a clinical therapist, I help people who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression and loss. I teach my clients to practice what I call "the reverse golden rule": treat yourself as you would treat others! We are often so critical of ourselves, while with a friend we would be kind, supportive, compassionate. My 20+ years of experience have given me the tools to work using an eclectic approach that I tailor to each client. I offer a comfortable, safe environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, where you can feel heard, understood and validated.
I have treated many people with social anxiety, and am also a bereavement therapist.
As a clinical therapist, I help people who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression and loss. I teach my clients to practice what I call "the reverse golden rule": treat yourself as you would treat others! We are often so critical of ourselves, while with a friend we would be kind, supportive, compassionate. My 20+ years of experience have given me the tools to work using an eclectic approach that I tailor to each client. I offer a comfortable, safe environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, where you can feel heard, understood and validated.
Devorah Verburg-Sachs
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, depression, transitions, grief, Illness, Pre and Post Natal issues.
When we find ourselves in the midst of change as we are now, we can feel anxious, overwhelmed, scared, and isolated. We can learn however, to be flexible and resilient and to use these times as a way to strengthen ourselves. The urge to minimize our pain and power through, as though everything is the same, can lead to feelings of isolation, and fear. We may find we are lacking confidence in our ability to move forward, or we may find ourselves at a crossroads, not knowing which direction to take. Alternatively, we can develop our internal resiliency, broaden our perspectives and meet the challenges we face, and grow stronger.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, transitions, grief, Illness, Pre and Post Natal issues.
When we find ourselves in the midst of change as we are now, we can feel anxious, overwhelmed, scared, and isolated. We can learn however, to be flexible and resilient and to use these times as a way to strengthen ourselves. The urge to minimize our pain and power through, as though everything is the same, can lead to feelings of isolation, and fear. We may find we are lacking confidence in our ability to move forward, or we may find ourselves at a crossroads, not knowing which direction to take. Alternatively, we can develop our internal resiliency, broaden our perspectives and meet the challenges we face, and grow stronger.
Dr Jeff Gold, Psychotherapy and Video Counseling
MSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122
I work with divorced, addicted or estranged families, as well as with those facing new stages of life, illness and death.
My work with clients focuses on relationships. I have over 40 years of experience with couples, individuals and families. I specialize in couple therapy but work well with individuals and families.I am active as a therapist, and will be direct and clear about the patterns I see. I will come right to the point, but with care and compassion.
I will meet with you in my office or by video. I work with with a range of clients, including straight, gay and lesbians. They may be married, co-habitating or single. Issues include attachment, commitment, betrayal or "heating-up" a partnership gone cold.
I work with divorced, addicted or estranged families, as well as with those facing new stages of life, illness and death.
My work with clients focuses on relationships. I have over 40 years of experience with couples, individuals and families. I specialize in couple therapy but work well with individuals and families.I am active as a therapist, and will be direct and clear about the patterns I see. I will come right to the point, but with care and compassion.
I will meet with you in my office or by video. I work with with a range of clients, including straight, gay and lesbians. They may be married, co-habitating or single. Issues include attachment, commitment, betrayal or "heating-up" a partnership gone cold.
Nancy Hillel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98112
I work with individual adults and couples and my areas of expertise are in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and loss, employment concerns, stress, and adjustment and identity issues.
I view therapy as a relational and collaborative process between counselor and client(s) that focuses on clients' personal goals and desires for change. I work with clients to understand their current difficulties, thoughts, and feelings as well as look at how their past experiences and relationships impact their current situation. Engaging in therapy has many benefits such as alleviating anxiety and dissatisfaction, learning better coping skills, improving relationships with others, increasing self awareness, and finding greater personal meaning.
I work with individual adults and couples and my areas of expertise are in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and loss, employment concerns, stress, and adjustment and identity issues.
I view therapy as a relational and collaborative process between counselor and client(s) that focuses on clients' personal goals and desires for change. I work with clients to understand their current difficulties, thoughts, and feelings as well as look at how their past experiences and relationships impact their current situation. Engaging in therapy has many benefits such as alleviating anxiety and dissatisfaction, learning better coping skills, improving relationships with others, increasing self awareness, and finding greater personal meaning.
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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.