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David M Johnson
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Perhaps you are suffering the aftermath of trauma, from years ago or recently. You might be having difficulty seeing yourself positively. Are you plagued with shame? Maybe you are having difficulties in important relationships. Grief might be overshadowing gratification in your life. You might want to set new goals for the new phase of life you are living. My decades of training and experience address all aspects of emotional, thought and personality issues.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Perhaps you are suffering the aftermath of trauma, from years ago or recently. You might be having difficulty seeing yourself positively. Are you plagued with shame? Maybe you are having difficulties in important relationships. Grief might be overshadowing gratification in your life. You might want to set new goals for the new phase of life you are living. My decades of training and experience address all aspects of emotional, thought and personality issues.
(206) 899-4692 View (206) 899-4692
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John Paul Gaylor
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101
As an individual, couples, and sex therapist, my passion lies in helping people to confront and tackle the challenges which deeply impact their personal and relational lives and leave them feeling stuck. Whether you are struggling to cope with anxiety, grief, or depression, navigating conflict or resentment in your relationship, or facing concerns about your sexual health or identity, I strive to create a non-judgmental and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of rejection.
As an individual, couples, and sex therapist, my passion lies in helping people to confront and tackle the challenges which deeply impact their personal and relational lives and leave them feeling stuck. Whether you are struggling to cope with anxiety, grief, or depression, navigating conflict or resentment in your relationship, or facing concerns about your sexual health or identity, I strive to create a non-judgmental and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of rejection.
(206) 472-1678 View (206) 472-1678
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Dustin J Jindra
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CMHS, DCR, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101
Experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, or a reduction in concentration/focus?Perhaps communication breakdown? It's not a matter of "if", but "when" adversity will come to test your commitment to growth, and I am here to offer a skill-based action-oriented approach with measurable results (not your typical talk therapy).
Experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, or a reduction in concentration/focus?Perhaps communication breakdown? It's not a matter of "if", but "when" adversity will come to test your commitment to growth, and I am here to offer a skill-based action-oriented approach with measurable results (not your typical talk therapy).
(509) 486-7993 View (509) 486-7993
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Paul Clark LaFond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115
I am passionately committed to helping you with issues of loss, sadness, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, trauma, and relationship problems. I am comfortable working with preteens, teens, young and older adults, couples, and families. I offer you a warm, safe nonjudgmental space in which you and I can work together to discover tools which will enable you to build more authentic joyful connections and intimacy with yourself and within your interpersonal relationships. I draw from a wide variety of theories, techniques, and approaches that will enable you to move deliberately and comfortably towards your goals.
I am passionately committed to helping you with issues of loss, sadness, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, trauma, and relationship problems. I am comfortable working with preteens, teens, young and older adults, couples, and families. I offer you a warm, safe nonjudgmental space in which you and I can work together to discover tools which will enable you to build more authentic joyful connections and intimacy with yourself and within your interpersonal relationships. I draw from a wide variety of theories, techniques, and approaches that will enable you to move deliberately and comfortably towards your goals.
(360) 207-2554 View (360) 207-2554
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Daniel Foss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
Now Accepting New Patients. Dan is trained in EMDR. Trauma comes out in many different ways for the individuals I treat. Let's put together the goals that best suit your goals and life to best help you get better and feel better. Dan has been trained in EMDR and worked in the hospital setting with trauma, injurious behaviors, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Grief and loss, and OCD patients.
Now Accepting New Patients. Dan is trained in EMDR. Trauma comes out in many different ways for the individuals I treat. Let's put together the goals that best suit your goals and life to best help you get better and feel better. Dan has been trained in EMDR and worked in the hospital setting with trauma, injurious behaviors, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Grief and loss, and OCD patients.
(253) 252-5226 View (253) 252-5226
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Christopher Park
Counselor
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98119  (Online Only)
I work well with individuals who find themselves struggling with various issues and are in need of a safe place to talk about them. Perhaps the idea of change or addressing things scares you or you're not sure where to begin or what you're looking for. I am happy to hold space for you and go on that journey with you. I believe that you are the expert of yourself and while I may have education and experience, at the end of the day you're the expert of you and I'm there to help support and guide anyway I can.
I work well with individuals who find themselves struggling with various issues and are in need of a safe place to talk about them. Perhaps the idea of change or addressing things scares you or you're not sure where to begin or what you're looking for. I am happy to hold space for you and go on that journey with you. I believe that you are the expert of yourself and while I may have education and experience, at the end of the day you're the expert of you and I'm there to help support and guide anyway I can.
(206) 594-4181 View (206) 594-4181
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Michael Forrester
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
I believe that therapy can help us see the unconscious patterns of behavior that we unknowingly live our lives within; that it can help us find some distance from our up-close feelings, and see ourselves with kindness; that it can bring vitality to stagnation, and enliven our sense of creativity; that it can help us pursue our desires; that it can be a place where we wrestle with the things we thought were true, and find comfort in the midst of uncertainty; that it can reveal something about the relationships we seek; and that it can teach us how to grieve our yesterdays, find gratitude for today, and hope for tomorrow.
I believe that therapy can help us see the unconscious patterns of behavior that we unknowingly live our lives within; that it can help us find some distance from our up-close feelings, and see ourselves with kindness; that it can bring vitality to stagnation, and enliven our sense of creativity; that it can help us pursue our desires; that it can be a place where we wrestle with the things we thought were true, and find comfort in the midst of uncertainty; that it can reveal something about the relationships we seek; and that it can teach us how to grieve our yesterdays, find gratitude for today, and hope for tomorrow.
(206) 752-4629 View (206) 752-4629
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D. Michael Louderback
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
We are all alive and trying to learn something about living; we live the way that we feel. We do this automatically (and whether we know it or not) in relationship: in relating to our self and to others. Therefore, my philosophy is everything is emotional and relational and mindful; everything matters.
We are all alive and trying to learn something about living; we live the way that we feel. We do this automatically (and whether we know it or not) in relationship: in relating to our self and to others. Therefore, my philosophy is everything is emotional and relational and mindful; everything matters.
(206) 580-8338 View (206) 580-8338
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Eric Deeter
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119
I work best with couples and individuals who want to work on themselves and/or a relationship with the goal of success and freedom. I am especially passionate working with client’s who have a drive for their own transformation through understanding their story, journey, and style of relating. By understanding yourself in a deeper way, I strive for clients to have better intimacy, communication, and satisfaction from their relationships and their internal world. We’ll leverage your curiosity to co-create an environment where awareness, honesty, and freedom can occur.
I work best with couples and individuals who want to work on themselves and/or a relationship with the goal of success and freedom. I am especially passionate working with client’s who have a drive for their own transformation through understanding their story, journey, and style of relating. By understanding yourself in a deeper way, I strive for clients to have better intimacy, communication, and satisfaction from their relationships and their internal world. We’ll leverage your curiosity to co-create an environment where awareness, honesty, and freedom can occur.
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Alexander Johnson
Counselor, MA, , LMHC, CDP, MHP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
Congratulations, you have just found my profile on Psychology Today! I truly appreciate your choice in arriving at my profile. I am a duel credentialed clinician. Originally from Chicago, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Substance Use Disorder Professional in the State of Washington. I completed my undergraduate psychology degree at the University Of San Francisco. Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Seattle University. I have been in the behavioral health field since 2007. I provide direct clinical service; intake evaluations; diagnosis; individual, group, and family psychotherapy,Psychoeducation
Congratulations, you have just found my profile on Psychology Today! I truly appreciate your choice in arriving at my profile. I am a duel credentialed clinician. Originally from Chicago, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Substance Use Disorder Professional in the State of Washington. I completed my undergraduate psychology degree at the University Of San Francisco. Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Seattle University. I have been in the behavioral health field since 2007. I provide direct clinical service; intake evaluations; diagnosis; individual, group, and family psychotherapy,Psychoeducation
(206) 984-3340 View (206) 984-3340
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Taylor Olson
Counselor, MCP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98116  (Online Only)
Mental health challenges can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled. You might be experiencing something that is significantly limiting your quality of life. Therapy can help you reach your goals and cultivate a sense of inner peace and fulfillment. As a therapist, I am focused on encouraging growth in every client by offering supportive and constructive guidance. My goal is to offer a real experience where you are invited into an honest conversation that leads to progress and a deeper connection with yourself. In therapy, we learn how to relate to ourselves, others, and our lives in new ways
Mental health challenges can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled. You might be experiencing something that is significantly limiting your quality of life. Therapy can help you reach your goals and cultivate a sense of inner peace and fulfillment. As a therapist, I am focused on encouraging growth in every client by offering supportive and constructive guidance. My goal is to offer a real experience where you are invited into an honest conversation that leads to progress and a deeper connection with yourself. In therapy, we learn how to relate to ourselves, others, and our lives in new ways
(253) 243-0947 View (253) 243-0947
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Terry Basolo & Associates, Psychotherapy
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, SMMHS
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101
Hello, I am a Seattle-based psychotherapist who utilizes an array of selected techniques to best adapt to each individual or group I see, based on their life transition point or difficulty motivating them to seek counseling. I believe both short- and long-term counseling are beneficial, dependent on my client's situation and their therapeutic goals.
Hello, I am a Seattle-based psychotherapist who utilizes an array of selected techniques to best adapt to each individual or group I see, based on their life transition point or difficulty motivating them to seek counseling. I believe both short- and long-term counseling are beneficial, dependent on my client's situation and their therapeutic goals.
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Richard Meeks
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115
Draw upon your courage to greet the tasks of work, friendship, and intimacy. Overcome the slings and arrows of life's inevitable misfortune and suffering that is set in the snares of Fear, Anger, and Despair. Encouragement fosters hopeful striving and nourishes meaningful life. Courage grows through relationship. I bring the wisdom of encouragement through authenticity, understanding, and compassion born from my lifetime of study, personal experience, and professional practice.
Draw upon your courage to greet the tasks of work, friendship, and intimacy. Overcome the slings and arrows of life's inevitable misfortune and suffering that is set in the snares of Fear, Anger, and Despair. Encouragement fosters hopeful striving and nourishes meaningful life. Courage grows through relationship. I bring the wisdom of encouragement through authenticity, understanding, and compassion born from my lifetime of study, personal experience, and professional practice.
(206) 489-3763 View (206) 489-3763
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Adam R Seward
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. My first experience with psychology came at the age of 8 when my parents took me to see their counselor, Greg. He was so helpful that I decided to follow the same career path. Today, I feel fortunate to be able say that I love what I do.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. My first experience with psychology came at the age of 8 when my parents took me to see their counselor, Greg. He was so helpful that I decided to follow the same career path. Today, I feel fortunate to be able say that I love what I do.
(425) 954-6812 View (425) 954-6812
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Roberto Damarius Brindusesc
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98111
Hello, I am Roberto Brindusesc. My fascination with psychology has been a defining aspect of my academic and personal journey. During the early stages of my undergraduate education, I was confronted with the challenges of depression and anxiety. At that pivotal juncture, I became acutely aware of my own limitations in comprehending and addressing them. It was this that ignited my passionate pursuit of knowledge and practical tools within the realm of psychology.
Hello, I am Roberto Brindusesc. My fascination with psychology has been a defining aspect of my academic and personal journey. During the early stages of my undergraduate education, I was confronted with the challenges of depression and anxiety. At that pivotal juncture, I became acutely aware of my own limitations in comprehending and addressing them. It was this that ignited my passionate pursuit of knowledge and practical tools within the realm of psychology.
(360) 968-7482 View (360) 968-7482
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Robert Parker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98119  (Online Only)
I am licensed in California and Washington State, and see clients residing anywhere in California and Washington via Teletherapy only. Therapy is as much art as science. It is a collaborative effort in which therapist and client work together in finding solutions to life problems, increasing the ability to live a more satisfying life whilelearning how to negotiate the curves often encountered along the way.
I am licensed in California and Washington State, and see clients residing anywhere in California and Washington via Teletherapy only. Therapy is as much art as science. It is a collaborative effort in which therapist and client work together in finding solutions to life problems, increasing the ability to live a more satisfying life whilelearning how to negotiate the curves often encountered along the way.
(760) 280-7387 View (760) 280-7387
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Pacific Brief Therapy Center
MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98138
Clients want problems solved and expect that to occur soon. So I focus on the here and now and am active in making recommendations that bring about change as soon as possible. I use an outcome-focused approach and have over 40 years of professional experience as a counselor and trainer to bring you competent expertise. Treating individuals, couples and children with depression, anxiety, and traumas, are common complaints that respond well to my treatment.
Clients want problems solved and expect that to occur soon. So I focus on the here and now and am active in making recommendations that bring about change as soon as possible. I use an outcome-focused approach and have over 40 years of professional experience as a counselor and trainer to bring you competent expertise. Treating individuals, couples and children with depression, anxiety, and traumas, are common complaints that respond well to my treatment.
(971) 232-4394 View (971) 232-4394
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Jeremiah L. Peck
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101
I help individuals and couples overcome the emotional struggles and relational conflicts which are causing them distress. If you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, angry, or misunderstood, I will work with you to equip you with practical tools to practice emotional well-being.
I help individuals and couples overcome the emotional struggles and relational conflicts which are causing them distress. If you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, angry, or misunderstood, I will work with you to equip you with practical tools to practice emotional well-being.
(360) 977-3798 View (360) 977-3798
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David Bradshaw
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102  (Online Only)
I'm David Bradshaw, I am from Washington State, and I currently live in Birch Bay WA. I was born in 1990, I'm an avid reader, I also enjoy Chess, Meditation, Backpacking, Hunting, and Boxing. I'm a bit of a nerd as well, and I build my own desktop computers. I would say the Pasayten Wilderness Area is one of my happy places. I practice Adlerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I work with clients aged 12 and up, including adults and couples. I am also a Clinical Supervisor and can train new counselors helping them earn hours toward their licensure.
I'm David Bradshaw, I am from Washington State, and I currently live in Birch Bay WA. I was born in 1990, I'm an avid reader, I also enjoy Chess, Meditation, Backpacking, Hunting, and Boxing. I'm a bit of a nerd as well, and I build my own desktop computers. I would say the Pasayten Wilderness Area is one of my happy places. I practice Adlerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I work with clients aged 12 and up, including adults and couples. I am also a Clinical Supervisor and can train new counselors helping them earn hours toward their licensure.
(360) 227-5914 View (360) 227-5914
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Phillip Lentz
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My individual therapy practice includes (but is not limited to) treatment for the following: anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, DBT skill building, men’s issues, work/life balance, substance abuse, family conflict.
Often times our symptoms can feel overwhelming. They can be difficult to understand and describe. We know they are impacting our lives, and we’re looking for help to sort it all out. I believe that in therapy, we use the relationship between client and therapist to address the challenges you bring to our sessions. Together, we work for you to gain a better awareness of yourself and greater insight into the nature of your challenges. We collaboratively process those challenges in session, through story and relationship, to provide you with the tools to prosper outside of session.
My individual therapy practice includes (but is not limited to) treatment for the following: anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, DBT skill building, men’s issues, work/life balance, substance abuse, family conflict.
Often times our symptoms can feel overwhelming. They can be difficult to understand and describe. We know they are impacting our lives, and we’re looking for help to sort it all out. I believe that in therapy, we use the relationship between client and therapist to address the challenges you bring to our sessions. Together, we work for you to gain a better awareness of yourself and greater insight into the nature of your challenges. We collaboratively process those challenges in session, through story and relationship, to provide you with the tools to prosper outside of session.
(206) 739-0422 View (206) 739-0422
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.