Grief Therapists in York, Bellingham, WA
My psychotherapy specialties - Trauma, whether experienced as a first-responder or as chronic, complex PTSD - Life Stressors, of school or occupation, of relationships, of daily demands - Elder Mental Well-Being, including the challenges of plain gettin' older or complications of cognitive decline - and for all, at any age, The Grief of Change and Loss.
Regrets no openings at this time. Waitlist available. I work with individuals & individuals of couples & particularly appreciate working with young adults & elder adults. Emphasis is on building self-efficacy, a positive psychology approach supported by CBT - not only navigating the impact of internal and external weaknesses but also building your strengths - what else is going to bail you when times get rough! And yes, it's OK to have weaknesses. No human is without. To say, "I have weakness," is not to say, "I am weak."
My psychotherapy specialties - Trauma, whether experienced as a first-responder or as chronic, complex PTSD - Life Stressors, of school or occupation, of relationships, of daily demands - Elder Mental Well-Being, including the challenges of plain gettin' older or complications of cognitive decline - and for all, at any age, The Grief of Change and Loss.
Regrets no openings at this time. Waitlist available. I work with individuals & individuals of couples & particularly appreciate working with young adults & elder adults. Emphasis is on building self-efficacy, a positive psychology approach supported by CBT - not only navigating the impact of internal and external weaknesses but also building your strengths - what else is going to bail you when times get rough! And yes, it's OK to have weaknesses. No human is without. To say, "I have weakness," is not to say, "I am weak."
Marlene Bowman Sexton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
York, Bellingham, WA 98226
Counseling services include: Binge-eating, Night eating disorder, Sugar Addiction, Emotional eating, Preoperative bariatric psychological evaluations, Adjustment disorder, Stress management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Career Challenges, Grief, Trauma, Abuse, and Addiction.
Feeling better about yourself, your life and others around you are all big steps toward getting healthier. Helping patients get past life-disrupting issues and get back on track to living happier, more fulfilling lives.
Counseling services include: Binge-eating, Night eating disorder, Sugar Addiction, Emotional eating, Preoperative bariatric psychological evaluations, Adjustment disorder, Stress management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Career Challenges, Grief, Trauma, Abuse, and Addiction.
Feeling better about yourself, your life and others around you are all big steps toward getting healthier. Helping patients get past life-disrupting issues and get back on track to living happier, more fulfilling lives.
Recovering From Mood Disorders And Stress Josh Whaley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I have over 20 years experience treating severe mood and anxiety disorders including Major Depression and PTSD with a trauma informed perspective.
If you find that you are having trouble enjoying things, you aren't seeing the people you usually see or your work is suffering we should talk.
If you find that you have panic attacks or other anxiety that's getting in the way of your life please know you're not alone.
I offer strengths based psychotherapy that looks at your values and what's important to you as the basis for change. I use my experience with change principles to help you help yourself.
I have over 20 years experience treating severe mood and anxiety disorders including Major Depression and PTSD with a trauma informed perspective.
If you find that you are having trouble enjoying things, you aren't seeing the people you usually see or your work is suffering we should talk.
If you find that you have panic attacks or other anxiety that's getting in the way of your life please know you're not alone.
I offer strengths based psychotherapy that looks at your values and what's important to you as the basis for change. I use my experience with change principles to help you help yourself.
I specialize in the successful treatment of childhood trauma, PTSD and Complex PTSD. My approach is primarily somatic work, and behaviorism, utilizing the knowledge of the subconscious to end those problems and repeating patterns for good. Achieving women, motivated, intuitive and intelligent are drawn to the work because they are ready to move beyond the mental and emotional limitations that have kept them struggling in lower frequencies of torment. I treat the multidimensional human system: spirit, energy fields, intuition, emotions, body, and subconscious mind.
I specialize in the successful treatment of childhood trauma, PTSD and Complex PTSD. My approach is primarily somatic work, and behaviorism, utilizing the knowledge of the subconscious to end those problems and repeating patterns for good. Achieving women, motivated, intuitive and intelligent are drawn to the work because they are ready to move beyond the mental and emotional limitations that have kept them struggling in lower frequencies of torment. I treat the multidimensional human system: spirit, energy fields, intuition, emotions, body, and subconscious mind.
I am accepting new clients.
You feel unnatural, like you’re following instructions. The idea of washing the dishes or emptying the dryer feels heavy, intimidating. You are lonely most of the day, but spending time with people doesn’t help. You try not to think about the future too much. You’re busy all day, and the tasks keep on piling up with no end in sight: there’s a long list of things you “haven’t gotten to yet”. Not even people close to you understand how hard you are working and how precarious your life is. Doctors haven’t helped any more than religion or podcasts. If anything, you are sinking deeper.
I am accepting new clients.
You feel unnatural, like you’re following instructions. The idea of washing the dishes or emptying the dryer feels heavy, intimidating. You are lonely most of the day, but spending time with people doesn’t help. You try not to think about the future too much. You’re busy all day, and the tasks keep on piling up with no end in sight: there’s a long list of things you “haven’t gotten to yet”. Not even people close to you understand how hard you are working and how precarious your life is. Doctors haven’t helped any more than religion or podcasts. If anything, you are sinking deeper.
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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.