Therapists in Seattle, WA

Counselor, MA Ed, LMHC

Verified Verified

2 Endorsed

Seattle, WA 98125 (Online Only)

I have been practicing as a mental health counselor for nearly 20 years, serving as a mental health counselor, counseling center director, and teaching college-level human development courses. I have also served as a domestic violence advocate and instructor within the Department of Corrections. I have expertise in not only addressing mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, parenting, and managing stress, but also helping people with college and career success, career exploration, and decision making, whether it's the beginning of your career or your next career opportunity.

(425) 428-4271 View (425) 428-4271

New Perceptions Counseling PLLC, Danielle Smith

Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSWAIC, RYT-200

Verified Verified

Seattle, WA 98110 (Online Only)

Are you caught in repetitive, less-than-healthy cycles? If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing, then I'm here to extend a warm and welcoming hand. My aspiration is to help rekindle the flames of your inner strength as you undergo the transformative journey of healing. My approach to therapy is rooted in a holistic and integrative framework, customized to you. I will collaborate with you and help guide you through the uncharted territories within your own soul. Here, you’ll find invitation, compassion, and safety to explore your inner self.

(425) 736-7882 x6 View (425) 736-7882 x6

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Tracy Kenela

Counselor, MA, LMHC, CRC, CEDS, ACHT

Verified Verified

Olympia, WA 98502

My counseling practice is structured toward treating each person as individuals. When I treat people who struggle with eating and body image issues and related challenges with anxiety, depression and relationships, every person is treated with their own, individual needs in mind. Treatment modalities range from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mind-Body Therapy (MBCT), Energetic work using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Hypnotherapy and Subtle Energy work. Additionally, I provide individual, couples and family therapy for work-related support (including Career and Rehabilitation counseling) and troubled relationships.

(360) 320-6986 View (360) 320-6986

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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.