Grief Therapists in Portland, OR
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Kerry L Powers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My background is in trauma recovery,
grief
and medical and health psychology.
I am profoundly blessed to do work that I love. I strive to deeply witness, understand and hold space for you in your moments of pain and uncertainty. In times of hardship we must be compassionate with ourselves and our process. We all have uniquely rich and complex stories that shape our own meaning and understanding of ourselves and our world. I provide a safe, encouraging and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. My style is warm, collaborative and direct. I believe compassion and humor are vital ingredients for happiness and healing. My approach is integrative, I utilize a strength based, humanistic and relational perspective.

Laura Marie Separa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MFT
Verified
Verified
Establishing a sense of wholeness and direction in our lives is often revealed once obstacles are known and cleared. This process of self discovery is far more potent and transformational when working with a therapist who can help navigate these unfamiliar places. My practice is largely informed by the personal experience of profound
grief
. Journeying through these difficult waters allows me to uniquely empathize and assist my clients through life struggles and losses.

Susan Dawdy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
adults, elders (65+), couples, parent/child relationships, intellectual disabilities, life cycle crisis, a cancer diagnosis. Help families to explore cycles of
grief
, manage symptoms, learn direct strategies and processes to regain function and peace. I work with all faiths, family configurations, and cultures fostering skills to move with clarity and resilience through the developmental stages, challenges that life provides. I draw upon training and experience with the developmental model for couples therapy, object relations, narrative work, mindfulness, internal family systems centered around a client's presentation and need.

Jennifer Bimberg Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified
Verified
People who seek me out generally identify with experiencing a history of trauma,
grief
, attachment wounds, or chronic stress that’s preventing them from living their best lives.
Is anxiety, depression, or chronic stress preventing you from feeling present in your life? Have you done a lot of therapy but continue to find yourself feeling stuck, hopeless, or full of dread? Are you struggling with chronic health conditions that don't seem to respond to traditional interventions or can't be explained by conventional medicine? My time as a healing professional has reinforced the awareness that trauma and chronic stress are stored not just in our minds, but in our bodies and nervous systems as well. That is often why talk therapy is just not enough.

Tamara Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Grief
, ambiguous
loss
, trauma and end-of-life concerns are the heart of my work.
I provide holistic psychotherapy to help clients explore, understand and address effects of diverse challenges in life, helping clients become empowered stewards of their own well-being. I integrate common psychotherapy approaches, including cognitive, narrative and expressive-creative therapies, with holistic approaches based in the traditions underlying yoga, Buddhism and other Eastern philosophical practices. My goal is to help clients achieve health, balance and harmony, and to embrace life.
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Amy Barrett Lindholm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with
grief
.
My passion is helping people heal and grow through difficult experiences, such as
loss
, trauma and life stressors. Through over 20 years of working with
grief
and trauma, I have come to believe in the healing power of sharing our stories. In addition, I believe good counseling helps us move us out of "stuck" patterns of unhelpful coping and into a state of thriving in our relationships, work and life pursuits. I specialize in treating
grief
and life transitions, but also work extensively with relationship challenges, illness, depression, anxiety, stress and issues related to wellness.

Samuel Lustgarten
Psychologist, PhD, HSP, LLC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in processing
grief
and
loss
, men’s issues and masculinities, relationship distress, immigration/minority stress, building self-compassion, and transitions (e.
Are you struggling with communication in your intimate relationships, feeling isolated as you age, coping with a difficult breakup, transitioning roles in careers or phases of life, or experiencing
grief
from a
loss
? As a licensed psychologist, I work with adults across the lifespan, personalizing therapy to help clients make build more effective and rewarding relationships, develop insight, and break through internal and external barriers. I aim for an environment of support, compassion, and challenge.

Maria Marshall
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I’m a licensed psychologist with thirty years of experience. I work with adults who are grieving or anticipating significant losses, or who are feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck in some way. I believe unprocessed experiences of
loss
reside at the core of most emotional distress. Life-altering
loss
can occur when a loved one dies, when a relationship ends, when our health or abilities change, when our identities shift, or when traumatic experiences disrupt the course of our lives. What I know from research and experience is that we can not only heal from these experiences, but also come back stronger than before.
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Matt Elliott
LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have a special interest in working with anxiety, depression,
grief
and self-esteem.
I provide a focused and understanding space that supports you opening to your own aliveness and your voice. I bring my full attention, my honest feeling, and I will share what I see will help you. Often our first response to misfortune is to fight against it. While we may have skillful ways of doing this, our efforts nevertheless become futile and disconnect us from others. Our energy gets bound up, we get stuck in elusive cycles. However, our truths are complex and deserve to be recognized.
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Aletha Eastwood
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, CHT, NCC
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Aletha (pronounced like "Aretha", but with an 'L"). I am glad you are here. Whether you are looking for relief from anxiety or depression, or navigating
grief
, trauma, a challenging relationship, or other difficult life circumstances, it is so good that you are seeking support. Having support is one of the most important things you can do to help yourself to heal. In working together, I endeavor to meet you where you are with warmth, acceptance, and respect to create a healing relationship with you that provides a safe space to move towards new experiences of trust, belonging, and authentic fulfillment.
Not accepting new clients

Christina O Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer Individual Counseling specializing in trauma recovery,
grief
and
loss
, relationship issues, and personal empowerment. I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapist. I completed the Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) training through the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute. I assist clients in re-learning to trust their inner compass and embrace their own capacity for growth and wellness. Part of that growth is in building relationship with themselves, and with others, to develop and or enhance intimacy, community, and connection.
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Crystal J Mattox
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping people struggling with issues caused by trauma & abuse. These often times include a
loss
of safety, confusing emotional experiences, and difficulty creating and maintaining healthy long term relationships.
Not accepting new clients

Megan Elizabeth Irwin
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA, MSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
grief
and
loss
, trauma/PTSD and associated challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, recovering from sexual assault, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, suicidal ideation, and self-harm recovery.
You have the ability to live a self determined life, free from the pain of your past. No matter what challenges you are facing, growth, healing, and recovery are possible. My approach to therapy is collaborative, relationship driven, and rooted in helping you understand the way your attachment style influences your relationships, habits, and patterns of behavior. We will work to bring context to your history, understand your defense mechanisms, and develop new ways for you to respond to distressing thoughts, feelings, and emotions, as we build your path to emotional freedom.

Anat Luce LeBlanc
MA
Are you being broken open by a new diagnosis or significant life event, revisiting an ancient wound or tending to a fresh
loss
?
Grief
and
loss
are initiations that take us deep into the roots, the shadowlands of being where they work a wild alchemy there. I offer heart-centered and empathic support for those experiencing
bereavement
,
grief
and
loss
, chronic and terminal illness and major life transitions. I recognize the privilege it is to journey with you through the most tender places and commit to hold a warm and safe space for your journey of exploration and healing - however that takes form.

Jona Behrer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Life is both beauty and pain. I believe that regardless of life's challenges every individual has a unique ability to grow and create happiness, including you. I specialize in women's issues and trauma. I help my clients to address difficulties with depression,
grief
, anxiety, communication, boundaries, and low self esteem. I provide a safe space for clients to process feelings and gain insight for change. Together we will work to increase self awareness, move you from survival to growth, alter internalized scripts which hold you back, and help you to find new meaning.

Halle M Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, CGACII
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provide a space for individuals and relationship partners to process concerns related to racial identity, queer identity,
grief
, life transitions, and gambling addiction. Clients who work with me often want to know how to feel more grounded in who they are and how to feel more connected in their relationships. If you're interested in learning how to connect to your emotions in a safe way, I'm here to help.
Not accepting new clients

Daniel Parker, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Have you been longing for a more fulfilling, meaningful life? If you are feeling paralyzed or trapped by worry or sadness, you may benefit from an in-depth psychotherapy approach that allows you to break old patterns and grow into a deeper understanding of yourself. I offer online (video-based) therapy to treat trauma,
grief
/
loss
, anxiety, and depression. I use CBT and Mindfulness based techniques in my work, but the foundation of my therapeutic approach is from an Existential Therapy perspective, which allows us to slow down and look closely at your current experience so that together we can shape the future you want to have.

Kate O'Brien Inclusive Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have over twelve years working with children, youth, families, and adults specializing in LGBTQIA+ issues, co-dependency, trauma, attachment wounds,
grief
, anxiety, and systems trauma.
Are you struggling with a hard life transition you weren’t expecting? Are you wishing you had more coping strategies for your symptoms of anxiety or depression? Do you wish you had someone to talk to while feeling free of judgement or expectations? Do you want to process old hurt that is impacting your life? Are you wanting to play a more active role in your own life? Are you struggling with LGBTQIA+ related challenges? I am here for it!

Kathy Link
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapy style is warm, interactive, and person-centered. I specialize in
grief
and
loss
and life transitions. My other specialties include chronic illnesses, end-of-life issues, caregiver fatigue, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress management, and alcohol and drug abuse.

Terra Rose Midgett
LPC Intern, MS, NCC, LPCI
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with people experiencing depression, feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing,
grief
and
loss
, life changes, trauma, low self worth, self-criticism, communication, identifying needs and boundary issues.
I believe in the strength and resilience of people. Facing the parts of us that are scared, in pain, angry or that we are ashamed of is hard work and it is rewarding work. We have the opportunity to increase self awareness, understand and accept patterns, and learn new skills and ways of engaging in the world. I prioritize building a genuine, empathetic, safe relationship that will provide a foundation for the work we do. As a therapist, I ground my work in Internal Family Systems Theory and Person Centered Theory.
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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.