Grief Therapists in Pacific County, WA
I work with individuals navigating relationship challenges, domestic violence, substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Some days we use structured approaches like IFS or cognitive-based strategies, and other days focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to process thoughts and emotions openly. Humans are complex and intricate, and I tailor each session to what is most needed in the moment—whether that’s insight, skill-building, or simply giving space for them to feel heard—so clients can move forward with greater clarity, stability, and self-understanding.
I work with individuals navigating relationship challenges, domestic violence, substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Some days we use structured approaches like IFS or cognitive-based strategies, and other days focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to process thoughts and emotions openly. Humans are complex and intricate, and I tailor each session to what is most needed in the moment—whether that’s insight, skill-building, or simply giving space for them to feel heard—so clients can move forward with greater clarity, stability, and self-understanding.
Other issues that might come up include personality disorders, communication with loved ones, aging, career, family issues, men's issues, grief, and more.
It all starts with listening and exploring your story, what brings you in to therapy. For many it has been a long journey, for others something may have happened just recently which needs to be addressed, it could be dealing with a problematic recurring pattern, or it may be tied to things that happened long ago in the past. I use a person-centered approach, wholly focusing on you the client in the moment, bringing my training and my own best self forward to help you overcome the suffering that brings you to the office. I provide a compassionate, centered space in which to experience learning, growing, and healing.
Other issues that might come up include personality disorders, communication with loved ones, aging, career, family issues, men's issues, grief, and more.
It all starts with listening and exploring your story, what brings you in to therapy. For many it has been a long journey, for others something may have happened just recently which needs to be addressed, it could be dealing with a problematic recurring pattern, or it may be tied to things that happened long ago in the past. I use a person-centered approach, wholly focusing on you the client in the moment, bringing my training and my own best self forward to help you overcome the suffering that brings you to the office. I provide a compassionate, centered space in which to experience learning, growing, and healing.
Are you struggling with unexpected life transitions? Is your depression deepening, or your anxiety or habits preventing you from moving forward in life? Is your zest for life depleted, and impacting your relationships, work, or community connections? Do you long for ambition, purpose, clarity or peace that you're stumbling to create for yourself? Are you ready to explore patterns and habits to identify ways you can shift to create a greater sense of awareness, stability and authenticity? Let's look at how we can do this together.
Are you struggling with unexpected life transitions? Is your depression deepening, or your anxiety or habits preventing you from moving forward in life? Is your zest for life depleted, and impacting your relationships, work, or community connections? Do you long for ambition, purpose, clarity or peace that you're stumbling to create for yourself? Are you ready to explore patterns and habits to identify ways you can shift to create a greater sense of awareness, stability and authenticity? Let's look at how we can do this together.
Welcome to Fresh Waves of Change—a warm, supportive space where transformation unfolds gently, one step at a time. Serving individuals and families across Washington and Oregon, we’re here to walk beside you through whatever life brings. Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or parent-child relationship, we offer understanding, compassion, and guidance tailored to your needs. At Fresh Waves of Change, we believe in nurturing growth, healing, resilience, and connection, helping you and your loved ones to build a healthier mind, body, and spirit together, supporting you every step of the way.
Welcome to Fresh Waves of Change—a warm, supportive space where transformation unfolds gently, one step at a time. Serving individuals and families across Washington and Oregon, we’re here to walk beside you through whatever life brings. Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or parent-child relationship, we offer understanding, compassion, and guidance tailored to your needs. At Fresh Waves of Change, we believe in nurturing growth, healing, resilience, and connection, helping you and your loved ones to build a healthier mind, body, and spirit together, supporting you every step of the way.
I have worked with people struggling with difficult marriages, family relationships that feel strained, people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, life transitions, and those who just want to process their feelings.
Sometimes life just gets confusing, feels hopeless and becomes hard to find your way. I can offer the experience of thousands of hours from over 27 year working with people who were in similar situations and found renewed hope and a better way. I work with you where you are and together we can make the journey to where you want to be.
I offer telehealth counseling with individuals and couples in Washington and Oregon. I offer counseling from a Christian perspective and respect the perspective you offer.
I have worked with people struggling with difficult marriages, family relationships that feel strained, people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, life transitions, and those who just want to process their feelings.
Sometimes life just gets confusing, feels hopeless and becomes hard to find your way. I can offer the experience of thousands of hours from over 27 year working with people who were in similar situations and found renewed hope and a better way. I work with you where you are and together we can make the journey to where you want to be.
I offer telehealth counseling with individuals and couples in Washington and Oregon. I offer counseling from a Christian perspective and respect the perspective you offer.
Feeling lost? Life is full of many challenges. Therapy is a great place to find an objective alliance to explore answers to life dilemma's. I provide a safe non-judgmental place for processing thoughts and emotions and to discover barriers to change. Whether you are an individual, couple, youth or need family therapy, this is a safe place for you.
Feeling lost? Life is full of many challenges. Therapy is a great place to find an objective alliance to explore answers to life dilemma's. I provide a safe non-judgmental place for processing thoughts and emotions and to discover barriers to change. Whether you are an individual, couple, youth or need family therapy, this is a safe place for you.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Washington state with nearly a decade of experience. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. I hold a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Central Washington University and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, I am credentialed as a Child Mental Health Specialist.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Washington state with nearly a decade of experience. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. I hold a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Central Washington University and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, I am credentialed as a Child Mental Health Specialist.
The mind and body are inextricably connected to one another, and so often we experience emotional pain when our bodies are struggling with medical problems. As psychologist, with specialized training in health psychology and geropsychology, my psychotherapy work emphasizes the mind-body connection and health promotion. I seek to provide patient-centered care to all my patients. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress such as anxiety or depression, or medical problems like cancer or chronic pain, together we will explore ways of managing these symptoms and help you to live more fully each day.
The mind and body are inextricably connected to one another, and so often we experience emotional pain when our bodies are struggling with medical problems. As psychologist, with specialized training in health psychology and geropsychology, my psychotherapy work emphasizes the mind-body connection and health promotion. I seek to provide patient-centered care to all my patients. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress such as anxiety or depression, or medical problems like cancer or chronic pain, together we will explore ways of managing these symptoms and help you to live more fully each day.
NC Counseling & Telehealth
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-TX, LPC-OR, LPC-MI, LMHC-WA
Online Only
My cash fee is $50 for 50 minutes for telehealth sessions payable at the beginning of the session. I offer, when appropriate, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapeutic approaches. I take a practical, solutions focused approach to behavioral health care and addiction recovery.
My cash fee is $50 for 50 minutes for telehealth sessions payable at the beginning of the session. I offer, when appropriate, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapeutic approaches. I take a practical, solutions focused approach to behavioral health care and addiction recovery.
In a rapidly changing world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or uncertain about your direction. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a supportive, thoughtful space where we can explore what matters most to you and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
For over 15 years, I’ve accompanied people through personal and professional challenges using a psychodynamic and relational approach to therapy. I believe that what is wounded in relationships can also heal through a safe, authentic therapeutic relationship.
In and out of network insurance available. Sliding Scale also if no insurance.
In a rapidly changing world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or uncertain about your direction. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a supportive, thoughtful space where we can explore what matters most to you and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
For over 15 years, I’ve accompanied people through personal and professional challenges using a psychodynamic and relational approach to therapy. I believe that what is wounded in relationships can also heal through a safe, authentic therapeutic relationship.
In and out of network insurance available. Sliding Scale also if no insurance.
Online Therapists
Actively seeking help is a huge step forward in your journey of healing and self empowerment. Dealing with everyday life stressors can be overwhelming, but dealing with disorders like anxiety or depression can often make you feel even more defeated and hopeless. Working in a partnership with a mental health professional, like myself; can help provide you with the right support and tools needed to conquer your healing journey. So, take a moment and celebrate yourself for taking this life changing step forward. I highly encourage people of color to reach out.
Actively seeking help is a huge step forward in your journey of healing and self empowerment. Dealing with everyday life stressors can be overwhelming, but dealing with disorders like anxiety or depression can often make you feel even more defeated and hopeless. Working in a partnership with a mental health professional, like myself; can help provide you with the right support and tools needed to conquer your healing journey. So, take a moment and celebrate yourself for taking this life changing step forward. I highly encourage people of color to reach out.
As a therapist I offer witness, support and guidance for your unique life experience. Together, we will cultivate compassion for your challenges and help you to resource the skills and strengths you already may have. By identifying the symptoms that are present and the growth cycle(s) you are in, we can find meaning in your challenges and empower your ability to make healthy and authentic choices. Together, we can shed light on what may be eluding your current seeing, allowing you to recover your inner resources for healing and to gain new insights and tools for personal growth.
As a therapist I offer witness, support and guidance for your unique life experience. Together, we will cultivate compassion for your challenges and help you to resource the skills and strengths you already may have. By identifying the symptoms that are present and the growth cycle(s) you are in, we can find meaning in your challenges and empower your ability to make healthy and authentic choices. Together, we can shed light on what may be eluding your current seeing, allowing you to recover your inner resources for healing and to gain new insights and tools for personal growth.
My patients are adults over the age of 18, and who are seeking help for better managing a wide variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessions, and the lasting results of trauma. You may consider me as a good fit if you have a curiosity about yourself, are ready to start challenging old ways of thinking, and want to discover your most authentic self.
My patients are adults over the age of 18, and who are seeking help for better managing a wide variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessions, and the lasting results of trauma. You may consider me as a good fit if you have a curiosity about yourself, are ready to start challenging old ways of thinking, and want to discover your most authentic self.
Also as a Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist I can assist you with all types of loss.
There are times when everyone needs a listening ear to help guide them through life's challenges. I would be honored to assist you in this process of figuring out how to move through the confusion and frustrations that may be hindering your quality of life. Seeing the glimmer of hope return and the sparkle in ones eyes is my passion. Life can be an incredible journey, sometimes using a different map is the key.
Also as a Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist I can assist you with all types of loss.
There are times when everyone needs a listening ear to help guide them through life's challenges. I would be honored to assist you in this process of figuring out how to move through the confusion and frustrations that may be hindering your quality of life. Seeing the glimmer of hope return and the sparkle in ones eyes is my passion. Life can be an incredible journey, sometimes using a different map is the key.
My ideal client is between the ages of 5 and 20, seeking a safe space to explore their identity and navigate where they fit in the world. They may be facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, or other life difficulties. No two individuals are the same, and together we’ll work to better understand their unique experiences. The goal is to help them develop coping strategies, gain self-awareness, and build resilience, empowering them to confidently manage life’s challenges and thrive.
My ideal client is between the ages of 5 and 20, seeking a safe space to explore their identity and navigate where they fit in the world. They may be facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, or other life difficulties. No two individuals are the same, and together we’ll work to better understand their unique experiences. The goal is to help them develop coping strategies, gain self-awareness, and build resilience, empowering them to confidently manage life’s challenges and thrive.
RiverWay Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RDT
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98661
Waitlist for new clients
Please note: I have a waitlist for new clients and only offer every other week appts. I assist clients through identifying strengths and cultivating tools to cope with unexpected life events, stresses and the challenges of everyday living. I'm rooted in an integrative wellness approach, bringing various aspects of self and community together (mind, body, spirit). Through creativity and structure, I can assist you in finding meaning, purpose, clarity, and belonging.
Please note: I have a waitlist for new clients and only offer every other week appts. I assist clients through identifying strengths and cultivating tools to cope with unexpected life events, stresses and the challenges of everyday living. I'm rooted in an integrative wellness approach, bringing various aspects of self and community together (mind, body, spirit). Through creativity and structure, I can assist you in finding meaning, purpose, clarity, and belonging.
As you can see, my top specialties are women's issues, grief, and parenting.
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to visit my page! We are all on this journey of life with the only constant in each of our experiences being that of change. Finding serenity in the midst of all of that change and chaos can be challenging. Let me offer you a safe and compassionate space. Our conversations take place in a trauma-informed environment that is free from worry or judgement. With me as your counselor, we will foster an environment of trust where we can safely explore those topics or issues you feel are holding you back from living in freedom and the full enjoyment of your life.
As you can see, my top specialties are women's issues, grief, and parenting.
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to visit my page! We are all on this journey of life with the only constant in each of our experiences being that of change. Finding serenity in the midst of all of that change and chaos can be challenging. Let me offer you a safe and compassionate space. Our conversations take place in a trauma-informed environment that is free from worry or judgement. With me as your counselor, we will foster an environment of trust where we can safely explore those topics or issues you feel are holding you back from living in freedom and the full enjoyment of your life.
I have worked with a diverse clientele on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, grief and loss, and parenting, along with the challenges of life's daily stressors.
I am currently accepting new clients in person and through telehealth, and work with individuals, couples and families. I have over 20 years of experience as a mental health counselor with a background in clinical supervision and social work. I strive to provide a very relaxed, nonjudgmental, safe space to help support clients move forward in their healing.
I have worked with a diverse clientele on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, grief and loss, and parenting, along with the challenges of life's daily stressors.
I am currently accepting new clients in person and through telehealth, and work with individuals, couples and families. I have over 20 years of experience as a mental health counselor with a background in clinical supervision and social work. I strive to provide a very relaxed, nonjudgmental, safe space to help support clients move forward in their healing.
We all experience speed bumps during our life journey. Though it may seem we are "lost"unsure of I believe the powers we are looking for are inside YOU! One simply needs to be validated, and to strengthen the emotional "muscles" that have grown weak--just as we exercise our bodies and our minds, we must exercise our emotional I truly believe we can not experience long term health unless we pay close attention to our Mind, Body and Spirit--the Emotional; our humanness. when we honor our truths, we will achieve our Authentic Self! I look forward to helping guide you towards your personal, goals. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU
We all experience speed bumps during our life journey. Though it may seem we are "lost"unsure of I believe the powers we are looking for are inside YOU! One simply needs to be validated, and to strengthen the emotional "muscles" that have grown weak--just as we exercise our bodies and our minds, we must exercise our emotional I truly believe we can not experience long term health unless we pay close attention to our Mind, Body and Spirit--the Emotional; our humanness. when we honor our truths, we will achieve our Authentic Self! I look forward to helping guide you towards your personal, goals. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU
If you've been living your life feeling stuck in uncertainty, feeling out of alignment with your sense of self, or you're just walking around feeling like a loaded ball of stress—you've come to the right place. Whether in your own life or in your relationships, there may be major transitions, emotional overwhelm, and ongoing tension or stressors that can leave you feeling disconnected or unsure of how to move forward. Together, let's explore these issues so you can find clarity, direction, and connectedness.
If you've been living your life feeling stuck in uncertainty, feeling out of alignment with your sense of self, or you're just walking around feeling like a loaded ball of stress—you've come to the right place. Whether in your own life or in your relationships, there may be major transitions, emotional overwhelm, and ongoing tension or stressors that can leave you feeling disconnected or unsure of how to move forward. Together, let's explore these issues so you can find clarity, direction, and connectedness.
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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.