Grief Therapists in Kenmore, WA
I am now accepting new clients and thank you for taking this first step in your counseling journey! I specialize in problems affecting aging adults and their families. I enjoy helping all individuals throughout their life span; however as we go through our seasons of life, anxiety, depression, grief, and loneliness can be prevalent emotions that impede our everyday life: you deserve a fresh start and positive change! As the world is changing, so is our work life, our families, an d everything in between. My support will also help, children, grandchildren and couples within your family unit.
I am now accepting new clients and thank you for taking this first step in your counseling journey! I specialize in problems affecting aging adults and their families. I enjoy helping all individuals throughout their life span; however as we go through our seasons of life, anxiety, depression, grief, and loneliness can be prevalent emotions that impede our everyday life: you deserve a fresh start and positive change! As the world is changing, so is our work life, our families, an d everything in between. My support will also help, children, grandchildren and couples within your family unit.
Hannah Carlsrud | EMDR Intensives | Postpartum
Counselor, MACP, LMHCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kenmore, WA 98028 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients virtually in WA state. As a parent and therapist, I understand the messiness and wonder that is being a parent. I also know how valuable time is, and offer therapy intensives ranging from 90 minutes to 3-hour blocks. I can help you process complications in pregnancy, fertility issues, birth trauma, NICU experiences, pregnancy loss, and more. Do you have scary thoughts? Or memories that keep you up at night? Are you having a hard time connecting with your newborn or feel guilty? Do you feel like there are so many new things in parenthood and it is overwhelming? I am here to support you through this time.
Accepting new clients virtually in WA state. As a parent and therapist, I understand the messiness and wonder that is being a parent. I also know how valuable time is, and offer therapy intensives ranging from 90 minutes to 3-hour blocks. I can help you process complications in pregnancy, fertility issues, birth trauma, NICU experiences, pregnancy loss, and more. Do you have scary thoughts? Or memories that keep you up at night? Are you having a hard time connecting with your newborn or feel guilty? Do you feel like there are so many new things in parenthood and it is overwhelming? I am here to support you through this time.
There is power in connecting deeply and authentically with yourself. I am here to provide a compassionate container for you to explore your truth and feel any and all of the emotions, stories, and sensations that come up. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating life transitions, healing from emotional, sexual or physical trauma and/or neglect, attachment wounds, inner-child wounds, grief, anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues.
There is power in connecting deeply and authentically with yourself. I am here to provide a compassionate container for you to explore your truth and feel any and all of the emotions, stories, and sensations that come up. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating life transitions, healing from emotional, sexual or physical trauma and/or neglect, attachment wounds, inner-child wounds, grief, anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues.
Dr Amy Phillips Counseling - Pet Loss Counselor
Counselor, Amy Phillips
Verified Verified
Kenmore, WA 98028 (Online Only)
So many people have companion animals, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, all different kinds of animals that are family members. When our companion animals die, we are often extremely grief stricken, and live in a society that might not understand that grief. As a counseling psychologist who has dogs and cats, I certainly understand that grief and the need for support. I’m a licensed counselor who offers grief counseling for pet loss. I would love to help support you through this difficult time.
So many people have companion animals, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, all different kinds of animals that are family members. When our companion animals die, we are often extremely grief stricken, and live in a society that might not understand that grief. As a counseling psychologist who has dogs and cats, I certainly understand that grief and the need for support. I’m a licensed counselor who offers grief counseling for pet loss. I would love to help support you through this difficult time.
Emily Sinclair
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kenmore, WA 98028
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in codependency, women's issues, and couples therapy, and also treat: depression, anxiety, difficulty with life/relationships, family addiction recovery, divorce recovery, grief, trauma, PTSD.
Without judgment or pathologizing, I will help you accept "what is" so you can create "what can be." People naturally move toward healthier lives and choices with the right support: empathy, authentic compassion, sincere curiosity, and validation. Together we will establish a comfort zone in therapy. In the safe haven of my office, you can explore your inner world, discover your voice, put words to your story, and move through and beyond your suffering - to find healing, peace, and joy. My clients report increased self-awareness and personal growth, more meaningful insights, stronger connections, and greater satisfaction in life.
I specialize in codependency, women's issues, and couples therapy, and also treat: depression, anxiety, difficulty with life/relationships, family addiction recovery, divorce recovery, grief, trauma, PTSD.
Without judgment or pathologizing, I will help you accept "what is" so you can create "what can be." People naturally move toward healthier lives and choices with the right support: empathy, authentic compassion, sincere curiosity, and validation. Together we will establish a comfort zone in therapy. In the safe haven of my office, you can explore your inner world, discover your voice, put words to your story, and move through and beyond your suffering - to find healing, peace, and joy. My clients report increased self-awareness and personal growth, more meaningful insights, stronger connections, and greater satisfaction in life.
Envision Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kenmore, WA 98028
Clients have the option to choose from a variety of clinicians and services to treat anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, relationship distress, workplace performance anxiety, career uncertainty, culturally targeted oppression, perinatal stress, social isolation, parenting challenges, and family-owned business relationship discord.
Envision Counseling offers unparalleled therapeutic services provided by mental health counselors, couple therapists, and social workers residing in Washington State. Our dedicated team delivers personalized care of the highest quality in a supportive, respectful, and culturally responsive environment. Recognizing the importance of balancing personal and family responsibilities with the demands of modern life, Envision Counseling clinicians offer evening and weekend appointments for pre-teens, adolescents, and adults.
Clients have the option to choose from a variety of clinicians and services to treat anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, relationship distress, workplace performance anxiety, career uncertainty, culturally targeted oppression, perinatal stress, social isolation, parenting challenges, and family-owned business relationship discord.
Envision Counseling offers unparalleled therapeutic services provided by mental health counselors, couple therapists, and social workers residing in Washington State. Our dedicated team delivers personalized care of the highest quality in a supportive, respectful, and culturally responsive environment. Recognizing the importance of balancing personal and family responsibilities with the demands of modern life, Envision Counseling clinicians offer evening and weekend appointments for pre-teens, adolescents, and adults.
Teresa (Terie) Clement
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CMHS, CDWF
Verified Verified
Kenmore, WA 98028 (Online Only)
My experience and training includes work with grief/ loss, trauma, abuse, child and adolescent behavioral issues, relationship growth, and life transitions.
Everyone has the capacity to change no matter what their present difficulty, and adversity can offer a new chance for growth. I am an experienced, non-judgmental clinical therapist devoted to helping my clients improve their quality of life.
My experience and training includes work with grief/ loss, trauma, abuse, child and adolescent behavioral issues, relationship growth, and life transitions.
Everyone has the capacity to change no matter what their present difficulty, and adversity can offer a new chance for growth. I am an experienced, non-judgmental clinical therapist devoted to helping my clients improve their quality of life.
Life is meant to be lived fully, but often there are circumstances that get in the way of our ability to engage at the level that we want to. Whether that is a trauma or loss or a major life stressor that has made life seem unbearable, you can receive help and there is hope of moving forward and living life to the fullness of your potential. My counseling practice stems from the belief that each and every human has value and deserves to be seen and heard, regardless of age, background, or status. I work with individual adults and adolescents employing trauma-informed care on your path to recovery from life’s difficulties.
Life is meant to be lived fully, but often there are circumstances that get in the way of our ability to engage at the level that we want to. Whether that is a trauma or loss or a major life stressor that has made life seem unbearable, you can receive help and there is hope of moving forward and living life to the fullness of your potential. My counseling practice stems from the belief that each and every human has value and deserves to be seen and heard, regardless of age, background, or status. I work with individual adults and adolescents employing trauma-informed care on your path to recovery from life’s difficulties.
Welcoming New Clients! I work with individuals going through a major life transition such as burnout, grief/ loss, "empty nester syndrome", a career crisis, break-up/divorce, etc. They are surprised how this change has revealed things about themselves that have been too painful to acknowledge until now. Whether it's underlying anxiety or depression symptoms, perfectionism, "people-pleasing", regret, grief or shame, they want to learn more about who they are so they can have a more fulfilling relationship with themselves and others.
Welcoming New Clients! I work with individuals going through a major life transition such as burnout, grief/ loss, "empty nester syndrome", a career crisis, break-up/divorce, etc. They are surprised how this change has revealed things about themselves that have been too painful to acknowledge until now. Whether it's underlying anxiety or depression symptoms, perfectionism, "people-pleasing", regret, grief or shame, they want to learn more about who they are so they can have a more fulfilling relationship with themselves and others.
It is my goal to foster psychological flexibility, personal accountability, congruence, and access to life force energy for the people that I am serving. I strive to increase their capacity to have a full range of experience. It is my hope that ultimately when people gain a bird's eye perspective of themselves that they will rest in self compassion for themselves and ultimately be free to be their authentic selves and recognize their wholeness. By weaving curiosity, openness, acceptance and love into the therapeutic process we can begin healing.
It is my goal to foster psychological flexibility, personal accountability, congruence, and access to life force energy for the people that I am serving. I strive to increase their capacity to have a full range of experience. It is my hope that ultimately when people gain a bird's eye perspective of themselves that they will rest in self compassion for themselves and ultimately be free to be their authentic selves and recognize their wholeness. By weaving curiosity, openness, acceptance and love into the therapeutic process we can begin healing.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is a research validated method in which partners learn to identify harmful and entrenched patterns within their marriage and develop the skills to engage in a new way. Your relationship may be highly reactive and conflictual or feel like an emotional desert where closeness disappeared long ago. In either case, EFT can help you create a partnership that is nourishing and a haven for personal growth. I am an advanced practitioner of EFT. I work with both heterosexual and same sex couples.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is a research validated method in which partners learn to identify harmful and entrenched patterns within their marriage and develop the skills to engage in a new way. Your relationship may be highly reactive and conflictual or feel like an emotional desert where closeness disappeared long ago. In either case, EFT can help you create a partnership that is nourishing and a haven for personal growth. I am an advanced practitioner of EFT. I work with both heterosexual and same sex couples.
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I am a holistic psychotherapist who specializes in individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and adjustment difficulties. I believe that people and relationships are the most important things in life. I am privileged to have the opportunity to walk with you as I encourage your vision for yourself and your future. I am a Christian counselor, but I also work well with individuals from non-religious or other religious communities.
I am a holistic psychotherapist who specializes in individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and adjustment difficulties. I believe that people and relationships are the most important things in life. I am privileged to have the opportunity to walk with you as I encourage your vision for yourself and your future. I am a Christian counselor, but I also work well with individuals from non-religious or other religious communities.
You’ve had ups & downs, successes & failures, you’ve kept getting up when you’ve fallen down & you’ve carried on. But now, you’ve hit the point where you don’t want to keep reaching for the next thing, keep pushing those recurring thoughts & feelings away. You want to transform parts of yourself & experience something different, to find a sense of wholeness. Maybe it’s stuff from childhood that won’t leave you alone, the racing thoughts, the self-criticism, the anxious feelings, the broken relationships with others or with yourself, the anger, the stress, the sadness…Whatever it is, there’s hope for something more, something better.
You’ve had ups & downs, successes & failures, you’ve kept getting up when you’ve fallen down & you’ve carried on. But now, you’ve hit the point where you don’t want to keep reaching for the next thing, keep pushing those recurring thoughts & feelings away. You want to transform parts of yourself & experience something different, to find a sense of wholeness. Maybe it’s stuff from childhood that won’t leave you alone, the racing thoughts, the self-criticism, the anxious feelings, the broken relationships with others or with yourself, the anger, the stress, the sadness…Whatever it is, there’s hope for something more, something better.
I work with young adults and late adolescents who are navigating the transition into early adulthood. While my primary focus is on this age group, I warmly welcome individuals from all stages of adulthood and diverse backgrounds. My approach is trauma-informed, with a special emphasis on complex and childhood trauma. I understand the profound impact trauma can have and am dedicated to supporting clients through their healing journey. Additionally, I address issues such as self-esteem, body image concerns, and the deep longing for a sense of embodiment and self-connection.
I work with young adults and late adolescents who are navigating the transition into early adulthood. While my primary focus is on this age group, I warmly welcome individuals from all stages of adulthood and diverse backgrounds. My approach is trauma-informed, with a special emphasis on complex and childhood trauma. I understand the profound impact trauma can have and am dedicated to supporting clients through their healing journey. Additionally, I address issues such as self-esteem, body image concerns, and the deep longing for a sense of embodiment and self-connection.
As both a mental health counselor & registered dietitian, I offer holistic, mind-body connected mental health care for eating disorders, life transitions and wellness. My work centers around our relationships: our relationship with the self, with others, with food, our bodies, and the world around us. This philosophy includes the therapeutic relationship, meaning I deeply prioritize ensuring that you feel connected, heard and seen in our work together. As a sex positive, multiculturally aware and LGBT+ allied provider, it is central to my work to affirm and normalize our human experiences in order to dissipate the burdens of shame.
As both a mental health counselor & registered dietitian, I offer holistic, mind-body connected mental health care for eating disorders, life transitions and wellness. My work centers around our relationships: our relationship with the self, with others, with food, our bodies, and the world around us. This philosophy includes the therapeutic relationship, meaning I deeply prioritize ensuring that you feel connected, heard and seen in our work together. As a sex positive, multiculturally aware and LGBT+ allied provider, it is central to my work to affirm and normalize our human experiences in order to dissipate the burdens of shame.
As you seek therapy, you may have been feeling stuck, dissatisfied, and unhappy for a while. Sometimes it's hard to put your finger on why. Maybe you're ready to dig a little deeper into the journey that has led you here. I enjoy walking with clients toward a greater self-understanding, bringing clarity to experiences and feelings that might have felt overwhelming and confusing. I believe in tending to the underlying wounds that often live at the root of our ongoing fears, sadness, and difficulties.
As you seek therapy, you may have been feeling stuck, dissatisfied, and unhappy for a while. Sometimes it's hard to put your finger on why. Maybe you're ready to dig a little deeper into the journey that has led you here. I enjoy walking with clients toward a greater self-understanding, bringing clarity to experiences and feelings that might have felt overwhelming and confusing. I believe in tending to the underlying wounds that often live at the root of our ongoing fears, sadness, and difficulties.
Larissa Severson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kenmore, WA 98028
You don’t have to hold big things on your own. I help take off some of the burden that humans carry. I am passionate about helping clients work through complex trauma, including medical trauma; women’s health and LGBTQIA+ well-being; couples and non-traditional relationships; identity and self-expression; and anyone who finds it challenging to live in a neurotypical world. Together we will dismantle external forces that impact how you move through the world and discover and embrace each chapter in your story that makes you uniquely you.
You don’t have to hold big things on your own. I help take off some of the burden that humans carry. I am passionate about helping clients work through complex trauma, including medical trauma; women’s health and LGBTQIA+ well-being; couples and non-traditional relationships; identity and self-expression; and anyone who finds it challenging to live in a neurotypical world. Together we will dismantle external forces that impact how you move through the world and discover and embrace each chapter in your story that makes you uniquely you.
Zachary G. Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
Kenmore, WA 98028
Therapy can help you to cope with heightened anxiety, depression, loneliness, and lack of purpose. With online video conferencing, I provide regular therapy without you coming into the office, in addition to in-person availability. Therapy provides a safe place to ask the questions that scare us, to find connection and healing, to feel good and be authentic, and take charge of our lives. I support clients' efforts to gain insight into the sources of their challenges and pain, find connection, make positive changes in relationships, identify strengths and resources, cope with personal history, and take charge of their life.
Therapy can help you to cope with heightened anxiety, depression, loneliness, and lack of purpose. With online video conferencing, I provide regular therapy without you coming into the office, in addition to in-person availability. Therapy provides a safe place to ask the questions that scare us, to find connection and healing, to feel good and be authentic, and take charge of our lives. I support clients' efforts to gain insight into the sources of their challenges and pain, find connection, make positive changes in relationships, identify strengths and resources, cope with personal history, and take charge of their life.
In my approach to counseling, I listen attentively and non-judgmentally. I focus on people’s stories and the stories the world tells about them. I value these narratives, and hold them during our work together so that we may reference them in the process of creating a story that feels more in line with my clients goals and purpose. I also work with clients in exploring ways to alleviate suffering, reduce stress and increase self empowerment and enjoyment of one's life. My approach is strengths based and I believe we each have all the answers we need within us, sometimes we just need help teasing them out or trusting them.
In my approach to counseling, I listen attentively and non-judgmentally. I focus on people’s stories and the stories the world tells about them. I value these narratives, and hold them during our work together so that we may reference them in the process of creating a story that feels more in line with my clients goals and purpose. I also work with clients in exploring ways to alleviate suffering, reduce stress and increase self empowerment and enjoyment of one's life. My approach is strengths based and I believe we each have all the answers we need within us, sometimes we just need help teasing them out or trusting them.
Rafaela De Leon
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kenmore, WA 98028
Waitlist for new clients
You have worlds to explore within yourself, so much strength to uncover, feelings to connect with, and pain to heal. My intention is not to "fix" you, but to help you reclaim your power so that you can feel confident in your innate ability to work toward balance and growth. My aim is always for you to feel safe, seen, and heard. In a world that seems to constantly pull your energy outward in a way that doesn't serve you, I want to provide you with a space where you can turn inward, with intention and compassion.
You have worlds to explore within yourself, so much strength to uncover, feelings to connect with, and pain to heal. My intention is not to "fix" you, but to help you reclaim your power so that you can feel confident in your innate ability to work toward balance and growth. My aim is always for you to feel safe, seen, and heard. In a world that seems to constantly pull your energy outward in a way that doesn't serve you, I want to provide you with a space where you can turn inward, with intention and compassion.
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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.