Grief Therapists in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA

Experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or loss and grief ? Working together I can help you address all those concerns.

No matter how together we appear on the outside, life can feel overwhelming and exhausting if we're hurting on the inside. Challenging circumstances can take us to the edge of our ability to cope, and major life transitions such as the illness/ loss of a loved one, trauma, beginning a new phase of life, or changes at home and/or work often leave us feeling full of fear and out of control. Therapy helps you adjust to your situation by teaching you new skills and gaining alternative perspectives.

Are you overwhelmed? Struggling with anxiety, depression or grief ? That life is too hard? Consistently frustrated that things you want don't happen? I'm here to help you untangle those stressors, so you can move forward into the life you deserve. Together we'll take an in-depth look at causes and triggers to find solutions that are logical and practical.

We are currently living in an extraordinarily stressful time with the Covid-19 pandemic. It's impact touches almost all facets of our lives and has a huge effect on our minds, bodies and daily functioning. It makes sense if you are seeking help. My practice is focused on helping people struggling with anxiety, depression, relational issues, grief / loss , stress or for anyone who is looking for insight into their behaviors and and cognitions in order to seek authentic change. I worked for 6 years in community mental health counseling, pursued other career opportunities and am excited to return and start a private practice.

We all find ourselves in circumstances at one time or another that call for adjusting to change or making decisions, whether it's charting a path through grief and loss , developmental transitions, job loss , recovering from trauma or the challenges of parenting. Therapy can be helpful in sorting through confusing thoughts and feelings, gaining insight, establishing a course of action amongst different choices, and building confidence through experiencing a deeper understanding of yourself, all in the context of a caring relationship.

My clients explore many facets of their lives with me, including their feelings of anxiety and depression. I also walk alongside people who are navigating their racial identity. Others are in a space of transition in their career paths and personal relationships. Finally, I specialize in working with people grieving a loss in their lives. No matter what your struggles are, my capacity to sit in difficult spaces with myself is the cornerstone of the work I do with those who engage with me in therapy.

Mental health shouldn’t be a privilege. So much of how we feel in our minds and bodies has to do with the identities we inhabit in the world and how our environments do or do not support us. Counseling is a tool that can be helpful when dealing with the natural anxiety, depression, and grief that can arise as a result of living in a culture that refuses to see you or value you. I work with folks through an anti-oppression and somatic (body-based) lens. As a Non-Binary and Queer therapist, I am passionate about the decolonization of the therapy space. The personal is political.

Sometimes we start therapy not feeling clear about what brings us to the work. We just know we want to feel better. I strive to cultivate a compassionate, safe environment for my clients, enabling them to clarify goals, identify inherent strengths and build skills to better cope with challenges they face. Although I am grounded in a psychodynamic approach to therapy, I am well-trained in a variety of modalities. I tailor my approach to fit what you need at a particular point in time so that you feel more informed, grounded and agile- better able to manage how you experience life.

Are you struggling to regain a sense of purpose after a life changing event such as divorce, loss , addiction or trauma? Do you need help navigating how to evolve your identity after this has occurred?  Have you been at a loss when it comes to reconnecting to yourself as an adult? If this speaks to you then I am your therapist to provide Clinical Mental Health Therapy for those going through Major Life Shifts and YOU are my ideal client! “The attempt to escape from pain, is what creates more pain.” ― Gabor Maté

I am passionate about providing a safe and nonjudgmental place for you to grow, discover your voice and live the life you want. I tailor my approach to each individual client based on your interests, needs and goals that we discuss together.

Have you been longing for a more fulfilling, meaningful life? If you are feeling paralyzed or trapped by worry or sadness, you may benefit from an in-depth psychotherapy approach that allows you to break old patterns and grow into a deeper understanding of yourself. I offer online (video-based) therapy to treat trauma, grief / loss , anxiety, and depression. I use CBT and Mindfulness based techniques in my work, but the foundation of my therapeutic approach is from an Existential Therapy perspective, which allows us to slow down and look closely at your current experience so that together we can shape the future you want to have.

I will help you to have more meaningful relationships in life, utilize your talents and abilities more fully, maintain a more truthful and accurate self-esteem, have more satisfying sexual relationships, understand yourself and others in a more meaningful way, and face life's challenges with greater freedom and flexibility. My specialty is relational psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups which aids in transformation for most issues in life: grief , loss , anxiety, depression and transition, to name a few. Take the step today toward your own transformation and healing, a lifelong investment.

*OPENINGS AVAILABLE- visit website for more information I work with a range of clients age 18 and older, aiming to empower individuals to step into their truth through awareness, healing, personal growth and acceptance. Areas I have commonly worked with include trauma work, grief and loss , depression, anxiety, life changes, stress management, identity work and chronic mental illness. I welcome everyone, despite gender, age, ethnicity, religion or sexual preference.

For nearly 25 years in HR and communications, I have helped corporations with communication and relationship issues with employees. I now help individuals and relationships directly with life challenges. I believe communication is central to how we interact with the world and how the world interacts with us--from our loved ones at home to strangers on the street--and it informs how I do therapy. I use Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) while drawing on communications theory, and an Integrated Couples Therapy perspective, taking parts of EFT and Gottman Therapy, for a phased approach to relationship therapy.

It isn’t easy to find the right person to talk to, especially about the most personal things in life, and often when we need that person we’re at our lowest. Therapy can really change your life, though, and that’s what I am interested in: positive change. And while therapy helps enormously with the hard things, it is a healthy part of self-care when life seems just fine, too. I have extensive experience and training in telehealth for out-of-area clients, or anyone who prefers the convenience of that modality.

Needing help with a particular issue or concern is not a sign of weakness. In fact, I believe that reaching out for help is actually a sign of strength! As a Clinical Social Worker for more than 30 years, I would be honored to help you move through whatever it is that is holding you back from learning who your “best self” really is.

Life is full of gains and losses. While our gains make us feel good, our losses help us grow. I believe that in understanding how to accept and heal our losses we can transform our lives most challenging events into acts of personal growth, self-empowerment and change. This change gives us the tools to cope with life, ourselves and others in a more gratifying way.

Seeking therapy is a courageous step. I provide supportive and non-judgmental therapy to people who are struggling to navigate the challenges in their lives and are seeking meaningful change. The therapeutic process can help us gain insight, developed new coping strategies, and heal from the inside out. I specialize in treating issues related to anxiety, grief and loss , chronic illness, life transitions, and women's issues. I can also provide support to teachers, social workers, and healthcare workers struggling with compassion fatigue and burn out.

Experiences of discomfort, anxiety, and grief throughout our lives is normal, but there are times and circumstances that become most painful and can best be addressed through narrative communication. When stress and tension lead to negative impacts on daily life mental pain often grows exponentially. My ideal client is lost; experiencing anxiety, fear, anger, trauma, and/or grief and wants help in discovering solutions to relieve suffering. I provide safe support without judgement to anyone struggling with hopelessness and who desires personal growth, new strength, and transformation toward a more joyful and fulfilling life.

Are big emotions hindering your relationship with others or confidence within yourself? Are you struggling with a heaviness in your everyday life? Are feelings of anxiety or depression keeping you from living a balanced life? You don't have to have all the answers. Let's co-create a space where you can unburden some of that heaviness and find ways for you to start living life with more balance and fulfillment.