Grief Therapists in Bainbridge Island, WA
Grief and Loss experiences, Post suicide support for parents, siblings, and other primary relationships.
As a client-centered professional, I recognize the strength necessary for an individual to take the first step through the counselor's open door. Through trusting and empathetic positive relationship building, I join my clients in the exploration of a healthier, self-accepting perspective in addressing the challenging components of their life experience. All areas of my practice focus upon acceptance and healthy management of personal questions through the discovery of an enhanced understanding, within a positive environment, which utilizes personal strengths to contribute to a happier, self satisfying life experience.
Come take this walk with me...
Grief and Loss experiences, Post suicide support for parents, siblings, and other primary relationships.
As a client-centered professional, I recognize the strength necessary for an individual to take the first step through the counselor's open door. Through trusting and empathetic positive relationship building, I join my clients in the exploration of a healthier, self-accepting perspective in addressing the challenging components of their life experience. All areas of my practice focus upon acceptance and healthy management of personal questions through the discovery of an enhanced understanding, within a positive environment, which utilizes personal strengths to contribute to a happier, self satisfying life experience.
Come take this walk with me...
At some point in our life we will experience adversity, trauma, heartbreak, or loss.
My therapeutic approach is integrated and multicultural, meaning that I like to pull from different therapeutic approaches to tailor an approach that fits you and will give you the tools that will help you succeed in reaching your goals. The therapeutic approaches I work from are person-centered, humanistic, and mindfulness-based therapy to name a few.
At some point in our life we will experience adversity, trauma, heartbreak, or loss.
My therapeutic approach is integrated and multicultural, meaning that I like to pull from different therapeutic approaches to tailor an approach that fits you and will give you the tools that will help you succeed in reaching your goals. The therapeutic approaches I work from are person-centered, humanistic, and mindfulness-based therapy to name a few.
I have experienced my own struggles and loss which has helped me have empathy for others’ suffering while also hopeful in their ability to persevere.
I provide individual therapy for adults of all ages and backgrounds to develop hope, self-compassion, and empowerment. You might feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure about your ability to cope. You might be unclear and confused about what matters to you. You might find yourself relying on coping attempts that are problematic and no longer serve you or do not align with your values. I will help you understand where these coping patterns originated from and assess their effectiveness in your life. I will help you clarify your values, reconnect with your inherent strengths, and help steer your life in the right direction.
I have experienced my own struggles and loss which has helped me have empathy for others’ suffering while also hopeful in their ability to persevere.
I provide individual therapy for adults of all ages and backgrounds to develop hope, self-compassion, and empowerment. You might feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure about your ability to cope. You might be unclear and confused about what matters to you. You might find yourself relying on coping attempts that are problematic and no longer serve you or do not align with your values. I will help you understand where these coping patterns originated from and assess their effectiveness in your life. I will help you clarify your values, reconnect with your inherent strengths, and help steer your life in the right direction.
My professional experiences include the provision of Individual, Clinical, Consultation, Group, Family, Couples Counseling, and Psychotherapy.
My professional experiences include the provision of Individual, Clinical, Consultation, Group, Family, Couples Counseling, and Psychotherapy.
My professional orientation is very eclectic. I combine a Jungian philosophy with CBT and DBT interventions with a client centered approach that involves a caring and insightful focus on self, others and community. My intention is to collaborate fully with each individual and to assist him or her in changing the trajectory of his or her life in a positive way. I view self discovery as an essential part of our unfolding experience together and value our time together. To become an agent of change in one's own life takes tremendous courage and strength; I can help facilitate this.
My professional orientation is very eclectic. I combine a Jungian philosophy with CBT and DBT interventions with a client centered approach that involves a caring and insightful focus on self, others and community. My intention is to collaborate fully with each individual and to assist him or her in changing the trajectory of his or her life in a positive way. I view self discovery as an essential part of our unfolding experience together and value our time together. To become an agent of change in one's own life takes tremendous courage and strength; I can help facilitate this.
Counseling provides a safe place to explore beliefs, thoughts, emotions and patterns of behavior interfering with functioning and well being. Emphasis is solution focused to improve quality of life. Specific training over the last 18 years has included suicidal thoughts, self harm, adolescent and teen transitions, pregnancy, postpartum transitions and depression, chronic trauma/invalidation and its effect on the individual throughout the lifespan. CBT, DBT skills and developmental theory influence my interventions.
Counseling provides a safe place to explore beliefs, thoughts, emotions and patterns of behavior interfering with functioning and well being. Emphasis is solution focused to improve quality of life. Specific training over the last 18 years has included suicidal thoughts, self harm, adolescent and teen transitions, pregnancy, postpartum transitions and depression, chronic trauma/invalidation and its effect on the individual throughout the lifespan. CBT, DBT skills and developmental theory influence my interventions.
I treat life's grief!
My clients are emotionally intelligent, successful people who want to take a deeper dive into their lives. As a community elder. I am able to utilize my wisdom and years in practice to open up greater avenues of self-acceptance and hopefully provide clarity and direction on your personal or professional journey. Whether it be work or personal growth you are seeking, I can help! I am keenly steeped in Mindfulness and know that we have a greater potential than we often realize. I hope our work in therapy will help you safely open the door to a deeper sense of strength and awareness within.
I treat life's grief!
My clients are emotionally intelligent, successful people who want to take a deeper dive into their lives. As a community elder. I am able to utilize my wisdom and years in practice to open up greater avenues of self-acceptance and hopefully provide clarity and direction on your personal or professional journey. Whether it be work or personal growth you are seeking, I can help! I am keenly steeped in Mindfulness and know that we have a greater potential than we often realize. I hope our work in therapy will help you safely open the door to a deeper sense of strength and awareness within.
I specialize in using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support clients navigating addiction, trauma, OCD, chronic medical conditions such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), grief and loss, including survivors of suicide and loved ones left behind.
I enjoy working with clients (aged 18+) via an online platform from the ease of your home, office, or wherever else you feel most comfortable. I’ll work alongside you to help you identify your ideal outcomes and navigate obstacles while learning new skills to achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I am open to working with couples and families on a case-by-case basis.
I specialize in using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support clients navigating addiction, trauma, OCD, chronic medical conditions such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), grief and loss, including survivors of suicide and loved ones left behind.
I enjoy working with clients (aged 18+) via an online platform from the ease of your home, office, or wherever else you feel most comfortable. I’ll work alongside you to help you identify your ideal outcomes and navigate obstacles while learning new skills to achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I am open to working with couples and families on a case-by-case basis.
My name is Bayley Johnson and I counsel individuals and couples who are seeking relief from grief/ loss, trauma, and other difficult life transitions.
I take a compassionate yet challenging approach to therapy. My unique blend of inner child work, cognitive behavioral theory, and 'common sense' analysis will help you get to the ROOT of what bothers you.
My name is Bayley Johnson and I counsel individuals and couples who are seeking relief from grief/ loss, trauma, and other difficult life transitions.
I take a compassionate yet challenging approach to therapy. My unique blend of inner child work, cognitive behavioral theory, and 'common sense' analysis will help you get to the ROOT of what bothers you.
Currently accepting new clients in-person in Seattle, Poulsbo or online.
Distraction from sadness or dissatisfaction grows as the social answer to emotional distress. If you are feeling alone with some heavy or agonizing dimension of life and there is a lack of community or beauty to turn to, and to focus on, I'm glad you are addressing it by looking to relationship for support. Together in a therapeutic relationship we can make a space for accepting worlds to return, and grow, and we can notice new paths toward a life rich with meaning.
Currently accepting new clients in-person in Seattle, Poulsbo or online.
Distraction from sadness or dissatisfaction grows as the social answer to emotional distress. If you are feeling alone with some heavy or agonizing dimension of life and there is a lack of community or beauty to turn to, and to focus on, I'm glad you are addressing it by looking to relationship for support. Together in a therapeutic relationship we can make a space for accepting worlds to return, and grow, and we can notice new paths toward a life rich with meaning.
You may be struggling with anxiety, the challenges of caregiving, work stress and burnout, relationship challenges, or working through grief, loss, or bereavement.
I provide a calm, non-judgmental space to explore where you are now and how you hope to move forward. I am passionate about supporting you through life transitions involving health, relationships, education, or work. I offer client-centered techniques tailored to help you gain knowledge and skills for personal and/or professional growth.
You may be struggling with anxiety, the challenges of caregiving, work stress and burnout, relationship challenges, or working through grief, loss, or bereavement.
I provide a calm, non-judgmental space to explore where you are now and how you hope to move forward. I am passionate about supporting you through life transitions involving health, relationships, education, or work. I offer client-centered techniques tailored to help you gain knowledge and skills for personal and/or professional growth.
High-functioning but something isn’t adding up? You’ve likely tried to use reason, control, manage through, or push forward, but still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or off track.
My approach is insight-driven and focused on helping you identify patterns, understand underlying dynamics, and make sense of experiences that continue to affect you. I listen closely, track themes, and guide the conversation to explore what matters most. I integrate psychoeducation and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. This is a focused space for reflection, processing, and meaningful change, best suited for those open to honest exploration and the work.
High-functioning but something isn’t adding up? You’ve likely tried to use reason, control, manage through, or push forward, but still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or off track.
My approach is insight-driven and focused on helping you identify patterns, understand underlying dynamics, and make sense of experiences that continue to affect you. I listen closely, track themes, and guide the conversation to explore what matters most. I integrate psychoeducation and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. This is a focused space for reflection, processing, and meaningful change, best suited for those open to honest exploration and the work.
Autumn Alexander
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, RAAC
1 Endorsed
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (pending) committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the impacts of trauma.
My clinical approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and authenticity. I believe that meaningful healing occurs within the context of safe and trusting relationships.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (pending) committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the impacts of trauma.
My clinical approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and authenticity. I believe that meaningful healing occurs within the context of safe and trusting relationships.
I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families to help them adjust to life transitions. Areas of speciality include couples therapy, family communication, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic illness, ADHD, and trauma.
My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, supportive, and non-judgmental. I work from a Narrative Therapy approach, also applying elements of Solution Focused and Family Systems Therapy.
I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families to help them adjust to life transitions. Areas of speciality include couples therapy, family communication, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic illness, ADHD, and trauma.
My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, supportive, and non-judgmental. I work from a Narrative Therapy approach, also applying elements of Solution Focused and Family Systems Therapy.
As a generalist, I work with individuals with a wide range of concerns from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar, and addiction, to life problems in relationships, trauma, grief, loneliness, anger management, stress and career choices, etc...
A special area of my work is helping individuals and couples create healthy relationships and reconcile cultural and inter-generational conflicts. I am also a certified trauma therapist with experience in helping individuals recover from psychological impact of various trauma. Please visit my website www.ascentiacounseling.com for more details.
As a generalist, I work with individuals with a wide range of concerns from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar, and addiction, to life problems in relationships, trauma, grief, loneliness, anger management, stress and career choices, etc...
A special area of my work is helping individuals and couples create healthy relationships and reconcile cultural and inter-generational conflicts. I am also a certified trauma therapist with experience in helping individuals recover from psychological impact of various trauma. Please visit my website www.ascentiacounseling.com for more details.
I treat couples and families working through conflict, life transitions, divorce, grief, and loss.
I am an Emotionally Focused couples therapist. I utilize emotionally-focused techniques for understanding, feeling, and communicating that create the connectedness that is essential in long-term relationships. As a partner for 25+ years with two children, I draw upon these life experiences in helping couples and families work through difficult times.
I treat couples and families working through conflict, life transitions, divorce, grief, and loss.
I am an Emotionally Focused couples therapist. I utilize emotionally-focused techniques for understanding, feeling, and communicating that create the connectedness that is essential in long-term relationships. As a partner for 25+ years with two children, I draw upon these life experiences in helping couples and families work through difficult times.
If you’re functioning well on the outside but struggling internally—overthinking, self-criticism, anxiety, or a persistent sense that you’re “too much” or “not enough”—therapy can help you feel steadier and more like yourself again. Many professionals are highly capable individuals who are used to solving problems, staying composed, and carrying responsibility. But inside, they may feel depleted, disconnected, stuck in relentless self-monitoring, or unsure how to slow down without falling behind. If you’re tired of “powering through” or feeling like rest must be earned, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to untangle it by yourself.
If you’re functioning well on the outside but struggling internally—overthinking, self-criticism, anxiety, or a persistent sense that you’re “too much” or “not enough”—therapy can help you feel steadier and more like yourself again. Many professionals are highly capable individuals who are used to solving problems, staying composed, and carrying responsibility. But inside, they may feel depleted, disconnected, stuck in relentless self-monitoring, or unsure how to slow down without falling behind. If you’re tired of “powering through” or feeling like rest must be earned, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to untangle it by yourself.
I welcome you to taking the first step to supporting your individual/couple/family mental/emotional needs. It is a huge step and I am here to support you in your therapeutic process. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have extensive training, and experience working with adults, and couples on a broad range of issues particularly trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and family conflict. In addition to providing therapy, I also lead and organize couples retreats/workshops, therapist retreats (trainings), and Wellness Retreats.
I welcome you to taking the first step to supporting your individual/couple/family mental/emotional needs. It is a huge step and I am here to support you in your therapeutic process. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have extensive training, and experience working with adults, and couples on a broad range of issues particularly trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and family conflict. In addition to providing therapy, I also lead and organize couples retreats/workshops, therapist retreats (trainings), and Wellness Retreats.
Please Note: Fee listed is for 80-minute sessions.
Are you and your partner(s) feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by communication breakdowns, recurring conflicts, or betrayal? You’re not alone—and healing is possible. I help couples and multi-partner families navigate challenges such as infidelity, emotional distance, high-conflict patterns, and the complexities of ethical non-monogamy. Whether you're working to rebuild trust after a betrayal or exploring new relationship structures, I offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach that draws from a number of modalities and is tailored to your unique needs.
Please Note: Fee listed is for 80-minute sessions.
Are you and your partner(s) feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by communication breakdowns, recurring conflicts, or betrayal? You’re not alone—and healing is possible. I help couples and multi-partner families navigate challenges such as infidelity, emotional distance, high-conflict patterns, and the complexities of ethical non-monogamy. Whether you're working to rebuild trust after a betrayal or exploring new relationship structures, I offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach that draws from a number of modalities and is tailored to your unique needs.
Hello! My name is Jenny Tillman and I'm currently accepting new clients. I work with female teens and adult women who are ready to gain practical skills to confidently navigate anxiety, body image concerns, relationship challenges, parenting struggles, depression, life transitions, mood swings, eating behaviors, and self-harm. My ideal clients are motivated to learn tangible tools and commit to practicing new ways of responding to life's challenges. They're seeking lasting change and a sense of empowerment in their lives.
Hello! My name is Jenny Tillman and I'm currently accepting new clients. I work with female teens and adult women who are ready to gain practical skills to confidently navigate anxiety, body image concerns, relationship challenges, parenting struggles, depression, life transitions, mood swings, eating behaviors, and self-harm. My ideal clients are motivated to learn tangible tools and commit to practicing new ways of responding to life's challenges. They're seeking lasting change and a sense of empowerment in their lives.
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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.