Grief Therapists in Seatac, WA
If there’s anything my years of life experience have taught me, it’s that people only thrive when they are grounded in deep meaning and purpose. Yet deep meaning and purpose are only realized during profound trials and tribulations. As a therapist, I feel called to walk alongside individuals during their darkest moments, to help them find truth, beauty, and goodness. I’ve worked with individuals and couples in a variety of areas, integrating empathy, wisdom, and curiosity with proven therapeutic approaches to bring about authentic hope and healing.
If there’s anything my years of life experience have taught me, it’s that people only thrive when they are grounded in deep meaning and purpose. Yet deep meaning and purpose are only realized during profound trials and tribulations. As a therapist, I feel called to walk alongside individuals during their darkest moments, to help them find truth, beauty, and goodness. I’ve worked with individuals and couples in a variety of areas, integrating empathy, wisdom, and curiosity with proven therapeutic approaches to bring about authentic hope and healing.
I specialize in Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, Grief/ Loss, Anxiety, and Family of Origin/Attachment.
Making the decision to seek therapy is a powerful first step in your journey. My goal is to help you find your path to your ideal self. Often in life we are wounded in relationships but the therapeutic process and relationship can transform and heal by helping us identify and rediscover our wisdom, strength, humor and resiliency.
I specialize in Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, Grief/ Loss, Anxiety, and Family of Origin/Attachment.
Making the decision to seek therapy is a powerful first step in your journey. My goal is to help you find your path to your ideal self. Often in life we are wounded in relationships but the therapeutic process and relationship can transform and heal by helping us identify and rediscover our wisdom, strength, humor and resiliency.
It is difficult to deal with strong feelings of anger, guilt sadness, grief, fear, or worry on your own.
I have been a practicing therapist for over the past seven years. I also have a background in crisis intervention. I have met with people at their lowest points, and helped them find their footing so that they can lift themselves back up. I strive to provide a safe, accepting, open-minded environment to anyone who may be feeling overwhelmed, or hopeless.
It is difficult to deal with strong feelings of anger, guilt sadness, grief, fear, or worry on your own.
I have been a practicing therapist for over the past seven years. I also have a background in crisis intervention. I have met with people at their lowest points, and helped them find their footing so that they can lift themselves back up. I strive to provide a safe, accepting, open-minded environment to anyone who may be feeling overwhelmed, or hopeless.
Since 2009, it has been a privileged of mine to collaborate in a variety of settings ranging from crisis intervention, individual support and social work. The bulk of my career has been working with youth, adults, and families with an array of issues; each with their own unique story to tell. I utilize EMDR am certified in TF-CBT and hold additional certification in addiction. I am committed to my Anti-Racist work and and aspire for social justice at the intersection of every inequity. I desire to get to know you and journey with you on on your unique path.
Since 2009, it has been a privileged of mine to collaborate in a variety of settings ranging from crisis intervention, individual support and social work. The bulk of my career has been working with youth, adults, and families with an array of issues; each with their own unique story to tell. I utilize EMDR am certified in TF-CBT and hold additional certification in addiction. I am committed to my Anti-Racist work and and aspire for social justice at the intersection of every inequity. I desire to get to know you and journey with you on on your unique path.
I am a woman of color and a first-generation therapist who speaks multiple languages. I speak Oromo, Swahili, Amharic and English. I believe therapy is a space for people to discover who they are in a safe place. I strive to create an environment that will allow you to look at the different ways you define yourself. We will also explore and face the challenges you have experienced to help you gain understanding as to how these shapes who you are today. As a Muslim Black woman, I believe the characteristics you hold are a part of your journey to shaping the person you are and/or who you want to be in your life.
I am a woman of color and a first-generation therapist who speaks multiple languages. I speak Oromo, Swahili, Amharic and English. I believe therapy is a space for people to discover who they are in a safe place. I strive to create an environment that will allow you to look at the different ways you define yourself. We will also explore and face the challenges you have experienced to help you gain understanding as to how these shapes who you are today. As a Muslim Black woman, I believe the characteristics you hold are a part of your journey to shaping the person you are and/or who you want to be in your life.
Life is full of transitions, expected and unexpected, and this can be hard on individuals and families as a whole. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I seek to help you cope, decrease emotional distress, and bring balance and meaning to your current situation. Being a therapist of color has equipped me to be sensitive, open and authentic to issues such as privilege, classism, oppression, racism, as they may relate to emotional pain and suffering. I believe that each person develops unique coping skills to deal with life’s stresses.
Life is full of transitions, expected and unexpected, and this can be hard on individuals and families as a whole. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I seek to help you cope, decrease emotional distress, and bring balance and meaning to your current situation. Being a therapist of color has equipped me to be sensitive, open and authentic to issues such as privilege, classism, oppression, racism, as they may relate to emotional pain and suffering. I believe that each person develops unique coping skills to deal with life’s stresses.
Relationships are hard work. Navigating what you want from life while considering what your partner/partners may wish to do can be daunting. Having questions about your relationship? How about your sex life? Has the excitement of your relationship and sex life turned into a mundane list of chores to cross off? Wait ... what about passion!? Or Intimacy!? Or heaven forbid you might ask, "What if I want to try that new thing ...?" You are far from being alone with these thoughts. Most people ask these questions when they are in a relationship with others. That's why I am here: to help answer these questions in a supportive space.
Relationships are hard work. Navigating what you want from life while considering what your partner/partners may wish to do can be daunting. Having questions about your relationship? How about your sex life? Has the excitement of your relationship and sex life turned into a mundane list of chores to cross off? Wait ... what about passion!? Or Intimacy!? Or heaven forbid you might ask, "What if I want to try that new thing ...?" You are far from being alone with these thoughts. Most people ask these questions when they are in a relationship with others. That's why I am here: to help answer these questions in a supportive space.
As a therapist, I support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate their relational journeys – whether it's conflict, significant life changes, ruptures, infidelity, loss, and on.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling in your relationships, dealing with ongoing stress, depression, or anxiety? You're not alone. Life can be incredibly challenging. Taking the step to seek support is tough, and I understand how crucial it is to find the right therapist for you. Our greatest struggles and deepest joys happen in relationships. The quality of our relationships, including those with family, friends, partners, and colleagues, impacts our mental and emotional well-being. Recognizing the complexities inherent in human connections (family, community, society) is central to my therapy practice.
As a therapist, I support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate their relational journeys – whether it's conflict, significant life changes, ruptures, infidelity, loss, and on.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling in your relationships, dealing with ongoing stress, depression, or anxiety? You're not alone. Life can be incredibly challenging. Taking the step to seek support is tough, and I understand how crucial it is to find the right therapist for you. Our greatest struggles and deepest joys happen in relationships. The quality of our relationships, including those with family, friends, partners, and colleagues, impacts our mental and emotional well-being. Recognizing the complexities inherent in human connections (family, community, society) is central to my therapy practice.
I am a first generation immigrant refugee family from Vietnam/Cambodia living in America. Raised in Washington, My graduate degree from University of Washington Masters of Social Work Program. I’ve spend over 13 years working as a professional Social Worker for various institutions both government and community based, serving my community. It was always my life-long dream to be in private practice specializing in Trauma-Informed Care and aid in healing from Racial Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence with deep exploration around self-love and body positivity
I am a first generation immigrant refugee family from Vietnam/Cambodia living in America. Raised in Washington, My graduate degree from University of Washington Masters of Social Work Program. I’ve spend over 13 years working as a professional Social Worker for various institutions both government and community based, serving my community. It was always my life-long dream to be in private practice specializing in Trauma-Informed Care and aid in healing from Racial Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence with deep exploration around self-love and body positivity
I work with you to uncover underlying self destructive belief/ behavior patterns, then move into more life-enhancing patterns. My approach is culturally aware, founded in understanding the relationships systems within which you live and work, and guided by my intuitive knowledge of change and growth acquired during over 30 years of experience. My advanced training in EMDR eases your movement through grief, loss or trauma. Accountability and "keeping an eye on the goal" is an important part of our work together. I also specialize in LGBTQ concerns as well as the specific pain of the adult adoptee.
I work with you to uncover underlying self destructive belief/ behavior patterns, then move into more life-enhancing patterns. My approach is culturally aware, founded in understanding the relationships systems within which you live and work, and guided by my intuitive knowledge of change and growth acquired during over 30 years of experience. My advanced training in EMDR eases your movement through grief, loss or trauma. Accountability and "keeping an eye on the goal" is an important part of our work together. I also specialize in LGBTQ concerns as well as the specific pain of the adult adoptee.
I am passionate about providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for people who are working to heal, move forward, and take control of their lives. Together I would like to cultivate a foundation to build from - understanding the what and why of symptoms, cultivating skills to manage and regulate, using somatic work to help connect the mind back to the body, and dislodging rules or belief systems that are no longer serving or sustainable.
I am passionate about providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for people who are working to heal, move forward, and take control of their lives. Together I would like to cultivate a foundation to build from - understanding the what and why of symptoms, cultivating skills to manage and regulate, using somatic work to help connect the mind back to the body, and dislodging rules or belief systems that are no longer serving or sustainable.
You're thoughtful, creative, and resilient — and you had to be. You grew up navigating between worlds, carrying more than your share, figuring out who you are in spaces that weren't built for all of you. You've built a life you're proud of. Yet underneath, there are old hurts and patterns that weigh you down. Maybe it's family dynamics that still run you. Maybe it's the weight of your identity — your queerness, your race, the parts that never quite fit. I'm a queer Afro-Latina therapist who works with LGBTQ+ people of color — professionals, grad students, creatives — ready to heal, not just cope. You don't have to carry it alone.
You're thoughtful, creative, and resilient — and you had to be. You grew up navigating between worlds, carrying more than your share, figuring out who you are in spaces that weren't built for all of you. You've built a life you're proud of. Yet underneath, there are old hurts and patterns that weigh you down. Maybe it's family dynamics that still run you. Maybe it's the weight of your identity — your queerness, your race, the parts that never quite fit. I'm a queer Afro-Latina therapist who works with LGBTQ+ people of color — professionals, grad students, creatives — ready to heal, not just cope. You don't have to carry it alone.
I believe that therapy is a process of growth toward better understanding of who you truly are. My approach is rooted in attunement, compassion, and curiosity about your process of navigating impactful moments of your life. We are all immensely adaptive at protecting vulnerable parts of ourselves, and I have witnessed in therapy how profound being with and healing these parts can be. My role as a therapist is to help create an environment where you feel safe to connect with aspects of yourself and offer opportunities for you to learn what you need to feel whole.
I believe that therapy is a process of growth toward better understanding of who you truly are. My approach is rooted in attunement, compassion, and curiosity about your process of navigating impactful moments of your life. We are all immensely adaptive at protecting vulnerable parts of ourselves, and I have witnessed in therapy how profound being with and healing these parts can be. My role as a therapist is to help create an environment where you feel safe to connect with aspects of yourself and offer opportunities for you to learn what you need to feel whole.
We all deserve respect, care, and acceptance. I have a passion for helping people navigate the difficult transitions that can occur in life due to a change in health or other circumstances. I believe that we all do our best given the resources and situation provided, and that a change in perspective or new tool can make all the difference. Besides primarily using a cognitive behavioral therapy framework to address unconscious processes, I have broad experience incorporating existential, spiritual, and meaning based approaches in pursuing growth.
We all deserve respect, care, and acceptance. I have a passion for helping people navigate the difficult transitions that can occur in life due to a change in health or other circumstances. I believe that we all do our best given the resources and situation provided, and that a change in perspective or new tool can make all the difference. Besides primarily using a cognitive behavioral therapy framework to address unconscious processes, I have broad experience incorporating existential, spiritual, and meaning based approaches in pursuing growth.
For 20 years, Refugees Northwest has been a trusted source of mental health support for immigrant and refugee communities throughout Seattle and Washington state. As a specialized program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, we understand that healing happens best when you can share your story in your own language, with providers who understand your cultural background and experiences.
For 20 years, Refugees Northwest has been a trusted source of mental health support for immigrant and refugee communities throughout Seattle and Washington state. As a specialized program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, we understand that healing happens best when you can share your story in your own language, with providers who understand your cultural background and experiences.
Attachment focused therapies, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based CBT, depression, anxiety, trauma informed therapies, grief and loss, and Emotional Regulation skill building.
Current openings as of 6/2/2026. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you're searching for a qualified, compassionate Mental Health Counselor, you’re in the right place. Life is challenging, and we all face struggles that can feel impossible to navigate on our own. Avoiding our fears and emotions may seem like a way to protect ourselves, but in the long run, it can hold us back from growth and healing.
Attachment focused therapies, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based CBT, depression, anxiety, trauma informed therapies, grief and loss, and Emotional Regulation skill building.
Current openings as of 6/2/2026. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you're searching for a qualified, compassionate Mental Health Counselor, you’re in the right place. Life is challenging, and we all face struggles that can feel impossible to navigate on our own. Avoiding our fears and emotions may seem like a way to protect ourselves, but in the long run, it can hold us back from growth and healing.
Are you experiencing issues that are impacting life satisfaction, decisions, career, and relationships? You may find yourself experiencing anything from a vague sense of un-ease about your life to an intensely felt anxiety, worry or depression. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles that serve to increase awareness and build new understandings so that change may be experienced within a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Are you experiencing issues that are impacting life satisfaction, decisions, career, and relationships? You may find yourself experiencing anything from a vague sense of un-ease about your life to an intensely felt anxiety, worry or depression. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles that serve to increase awareness and build new understandings so that change may be experienced within a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Are you struggling to achieve work-life balance as a family mental health caregiver, burned out healthcare worker, or someone with bipolar disorder? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed managing daily stressors, constant demands, and boundaries with others? You're looking for practical strategies to tackle stress and burnout that feel sustainable. It's time to regain a sense of control and renewed energy. You're ready to be more fulfilled and start putting yourself first. Let's work together to rediscover joy and pleasure in your life once again. I'm here to help you every step of the way.
Are you struggling to achieve work-life balance as a family mental health caregiver, burned out healthcare worker, or someone with bipolar disorder? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed managing daily stressors, constant demands, and boundaries with others? You're looking for practical strategies to tackle stress and burnout that feel sustainable. It's time to regain a sense of control and renewed energy. You're ready to be more fulfilled and start putting yourself first. Let's work together to rediscover joy and pleasure in your life once again. I'm here to help you every step of the way.
We're living through a difficult time period, which can compound upon pre-existing traumas, anxieties, stressors, and relational difficulties. I would love to join you alongside your journey to stability, improved quality of life/relationships, and mental health. I will explore with you your past and current experiences and feelings to get to the root of what is causing struggle and assist in locating a path of healing and relief. If you need to be witnessed in the experiences you've had, explore deeply the emotional impacts they have had on you, and examine with intention the direction you'd like to head, reach out.
We're living through a difficult time period, which can compound upon pre-existing traumas, anxieties, stressors, and relational difficulties. I would love to join you alongside your journey to stability, improved quality of life/relationships, and mental health. I will explore with you your past and current experiences and feelings to get to the root of what is causing struggle and assist in locating a path of healing and relief. If you need to be witnessed in the experiences you've had, explore deeply the emotional impacts they have had on you, and examine with intention the direction you'd like to head, reach out.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, life transitions, or a persistent sense of “something isn’t right,” we’ll work together to understand not just what is happening, but why it makes sense given your story. From there, we focus on growth that feels realistic, compassionate, and aligned with who you want to be. If you’re looking for a therapist who is thoughtful, engaged, and committed to meeting you where you are, I’d be honored to be part of your process.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, life transitions, or a persistent sense of “something isn’t right,” we’ll work together to understand not just what is happening, but why it makes sense given your story. From there, we focus on growth that feels realistic, compassionate, and aligned with who you want to be. If you’re looking for a therapist who is thoughtful, engaged, and committed to meeting you where you are, I’d be honored to be part of your process.
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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.