Grief Therapists in Seattle, WA

Corinne M. Mar
Psychologist, PhD
Seattle, WA 98115
By being present with my clients' suffering, I help them to achieve both acceptance and change. I believe that everyone deserves happiness and that the path to happiness requires honesty, kindness, and compassion for both self and others. My style is interactive and collaborative with an emphasis on making changes via concrete, specific plans of action. I believe in creating a safe place where clients can feel seen, heard, and accepted for who they are. My understanding of the healing nature of the therapeutic relationship is grounded in attachment theory. I especially enjoy working with issues of identity and differentness.
By being present with my clients' suffering, I help them to achieve both acceptance and change. I believe that everyone deserves happiness and that the path to happiness requires honesty, kindness, and compassion for both self and others. My style is interactive and collaborative with an emphasis on making changes via concrete, specific plans of action. I believe in creating a safe place where clients can feel seen, heard, and accepted for who they are. My understanding of the healing nature of the therapeutic relationship is grounded in attachment theory. I especially enjoy working with issues of identity and differentness.
(206) 745-0374 View (206) 745-0374
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Janel Fox
Counselor, MA, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I successfully treat a wide range of challenges including grief and loss, trauma and traumatic loss, life and identity transitions, depression, anxiety, personal growth, spiritual discovery, and relationship difficulties.
I am a guide on your journey to reclaim wholeness. Focusing on healing and growth, I assist you in making positive, long-lasting changes in the areas of your life in which you desire to come alive. Together, we will discover healing and possibility, developing effective means of integrating the mind, body, and soul for heart-centered living in the world and in relationships. I practice EFT for couples, an effective modality to strengthen your relationship bond, recognize the cycles that cause distress, and learn to effectively navigate conflict, and improve both communication and intimacy.
I successfully treat a wide range of challenges including grief and loss, trauma and traumatic loss, life and identity transitions, depression, anxiety, personal growth, spiritual discovery, and relationship difficulties.
I am a guide on your journey to reclaim wholeness. Focusing on healing and growth, I assist you in making positive, long-lasting changes in the areas of your life in which you desire to come alive. Together, we will discover healing and possibility, developing effective means of integrating the mind, body, and soul for heart-centered living in the world and in relationships. I practice EFT for couples, an effective modality to strengthen your relationship bond, recognize the cycles that cause distress, and learn to effectively navigate conflict, and improve both communication and intimacy.
(206) 569-6967 View (206) 569-6967
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Daniel Jacob Self
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Deep inside of you is the awareness of what you need to heal. I help facilitate and unearth that inner wisdom with individuals, relationships, and groups. Together, we'll practice tuning into your own unique embodied truth. From there, we can translate that increased clarity into tangible action that aligns with your greatest, most authentic wellbeing. Our bodies exist within larger systems — many of which can disconnect us from ourselves and each other. We'll look together at the messages we've internalized from these systems in order to unearth the ones that are no longer helpful.
Deep inside of you is the awareness of what you need to heal. I help facilitate and unearth that inner wisdom with individuals, relationships, and groups. Together, we'll practice tuning into your own unique embodied truth. From there, we can translate that increased clarity into tangible action that aligns with your greatest, most authentic wellbeing. Our bodies exist within larger systems — many of which can disconnect us from ourselves and each other. We'll look together at the messages we've internalized from these systems in order to unearth the ones that are no longer helpful.
(206) 202-6027 View (206) 202-6027
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Lesli Corthell
Counselor, LMHC, PLLC
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I assist those who are facing a wide range of issues including grief and loss, depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties to take steps to live more satisfying lives.
I focus on the uniqueness of the person and issues presented to help expand awareness of self and interactions with others. I am interested in the ways that our inner and outer lives connect, how we are formed by our losses, how we learn through our intuitions and confusions, unsatisfying patterns and behaviors.
I assist those who are facing a wide range of issues including grief and loss, depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties to take steps to live more satisfying lives.
I focus on the uniqueness of the person and issues presented to help expand awareness of self and interactions with others. I am interested in the ways that our inner and outer lives connect, how we are formed by our losses, how we learn through our intuitions and confusions, unsatisfying patterns and behaviors.
(253) 271-4279 View (253) 271-4279
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Hope Mead
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHCA
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115
If you are in a line of professional work that may involve witnessing death or traumatic loss, it can be difficult to find space to appropriately sit with your experience.
At One Wave Therapy I provide a safe therapeutic space and tools to process experiences of trauma, emotional challenges, behavioral challenges, relational challenges and a variety of other problems. I help individuals learn how to navigate life's difficulties, one wave at a time.
If you are in a line of professional work that may involve witnessing death or traumatic loss, it can be difficult to find space to appropriately sit with your experience.
At One Wave Therapy I provide a safe therapeutic space and tools to process experiences of trauma, emotional challenges, behavioral challenges, relational challenges and a variety of other problems. I help individuals learn how to navigate life's difficulties, one wave at a time.
(206) 672-5143 View (206) 672-5143
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Emilia Stoneham
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals deconstructing oppressive ideology, processing trauma or abuse, facing experiences of grief, whether acute or ambiguous, living with neurodivergence, and folks in the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you are here you are likely seeking support for something in your life that feels difficult, overwhelming, confusing, or painful. My work is to offer you a safe, kind, and accepting space to further explore your internal and external realities. Together, we will be curious about your unique life experience, the impact of this experience, the struggles and conflicts you are facing, and what you need to thrive. I believe therapy is the process of uncovering who you were meant to be before the world told you who you should be or wounded you with its expectations and cruelty.
I work with individuals deconstructing oppressive ideology, processing trauma or abuse, facing experiences of grief, whether acute or ambiguous, living with neurodivergence, and folks in the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you are here you are likely seeking support for something in your life that feels difficult, overwhelming, confusing, or painful. My work is to offer you a safe, kind, and accepting space to further explore your internal and external realities. Together, we will be curious about your unique life experience, the impact of this experience, the struggles and conflicts you are facing, and what you need to thrive. I believe therapy is the process of uncovering who you were meant to be before the world told you who you should be or wounded you with its expectations and cruelty.
(206) 966-4684 View (206) 966-4684
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Sarah Lindsley
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, burnout, and supporting those whose lives have shifted in ways that leave them feeling unsteady, stuck, or quietly questioning what comes next.
My therapeutic approach blends relational psychodynamic and experiential somatic work. I help clients understand how past experiences, especially early relationships, shape present dynamics, patterns in your life, and what happens between us in sessions. I also support the development of self-compassion and mindfulness, which I believe can be transformative.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, burnout, and supporting those whose lives have shifted in ways that leave them feeling unsteady, stuck, or quietly questioning what comes next.
My therapeutic approach blends relational psychodynamic and experiential somatic work. I help clients understand how past experiences, especially early relationships, shape present dynamics, patterns in your life, and what happens between us in sessions. I also support the development of self-compassion and mindfulness, which I believe can be transformative.
(206) 537-0058 View (206) 537-0058
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Opening Heart Therapy
Counselor, LMHCA
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102
Whether you are experiencing the deep pain of loss, the loneliness of heartbreak, or relational struggles, your journey is unique, and so is the healing process.
I believe that true healing comes from embracing your grief, not running from it. Through compassionate and personalized counseling, we’ll work together to honor your feelings, understand your pain, and gently guide you towards a path of healing. Whether you feel isolated, uncertain, or overwhelmed, you don’t have to face this alone.
Whether you are experiencing the deep pain of loss, the loneliness of heartbreak, or relational struggles, your journey is unique, and so is the healing process.
I believe that true healing comes from embracing your grief, not running from it. Through compassionate and personalized counseling, we’ll work together to honor your feelings, understand your pain, and gently guide you towards a path of healing. Whether you feel isolated, uncertain, or overwhelmed, you don’t have to face this alone.
(425) 970-8483 View (425) 970-8483
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Paul Berkelhammer
Counselor, LMHC, CGP
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98116
I work with people seeking greater satisfaction in relationships and life, as well as those negotiating loss and change.
I am accepting new patients in-person and online. For clinicians, I provide consultation, supervision, and therapy. I continue to train and and learn about the craft of therapy. l believe this - along with the quality of the relationship - are what make for the most effective therapy.
I work with people seeking greater satisfaction in relationships and life, as well as those negotiating loss and change.
I am accepting new patients in-person and online. For clinicians, I provide consultation, supervision, and therapy. I continue to train and and learn about the craft of therapy. l believe this - along with the quality of the relationship - are what make for the most effective therapy.
(253) 200-9664 View (253) 200-9664
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Yasha Carpentier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Seattle, WA 98105
I specialize in trauma, chronic medical conditions and grief/ loss and work with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression.
I assist clients in processing through feelings and symptoms related to traumas or negative experiences that impact your life today. I believe that every individual possesses the ability to make positive changes in their lives and I would like to be a part of that journey with you. It takes strength and courage to face your problems and together we can take on this challenge. The treatment I provide is individualized to the individual, couple or family I am working with. Because change is constant, we each go through phases of challenges and peace, and my attention will be on supporting you and/or your family in this process.
I specialize in trauma, chronic medical conditions and grief/ loss and work with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression.
I assist clients in processing through feelings and symptoms related to traumas or negative experiences that impact your life today. I believe that every individual possesses the ability to make positive changes in their lives and I would like to be a part of that journey with you. It takes strength and courage to face your problems and together we can take on this challenge. The treatment I provide is individualized to the individual, couple or family I am working with. Because change is constant, we each go through phases of challenges and peace, and my attention will be on supporting you and/or your family in this process.
(206) 202-2059 View (206) 202-2059
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Greg Malone - IFS and Lifespan Integration
Counselor, LMHC, MDiv, BCC
Seattle, WA 98107
I specialize in grief, anxiety, work-related stress, medical trauma, and shame.
Individual Grief Counseling Using Internal Family Systems, Grief Group Therapy and Grief Writing Group, Resiliency Toolkits for Healthcare Workers, and Lifespan Integration for trauma work.
I specialize in grief, anxiety, work-related stress, medical trauma, and shame.
Individual Grief Counseling Using Internal Family Systems, Grief Group Therapy and Grief Writing Group, Resiliency Toolkits for Healthcare Workers, and Lifespan Integration for trauma work.
(206) 590-3351 View (206) 590-3351
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Amanda England
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My areas of focus include eating disorders and existential approaches to grief and traumatic loss.
I am passionate about helping people form trusting relationships with their bodies through the Health at Every Size and Body Trust models of treatment. I am also passionate about helping people navigate grief in an affirming, validating way. My therapeutic orientation is person-centered & psychodynamic. I also utilize RO-DBT and somatic modalities.
My areas of focus include eating disorders and existential approaches to grief and traumatic loss.
I am passionate about helping people form trusting relationships with their bodies through the Health at Every Size and Body Trust models of treatment. I am also passionate about helping people navigate grief in an affirming, validating way. My therapeutic orientation is person-centered & psychodynamic. I also utilize RO-DBT and somatic modalities.
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Mayra Laica Olsacher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Maybe you’re carrying silent stress from caregiving, navigating grief, or adjusting to a big life transition.
I’m a bilingual (English & Spanish) LCSWA specializing in couples and individuals navigating life’s challenges. Whether you’re working to strengthen your relationship, rebuild after loss, or manage the demands of parenting and caregiving, I offer therapy that is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique story.
Maybe you’re carrying silent stress from caregiving, navigating grief, or adjusting to a big life transition.
I’m a bilingual (English & Spanish) LCSWA specializing in couples and individuals navigating life’s challenges. Whether you’re working to strengthen your relationship, rebuild after loss, or manage the demands of parenting and caregiving, I offer therapy that is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique story.
(425) 532-4273 View (425) 532-4273
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Kathleen Louise Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Seattle, WA 98115
I work with clients struggling with anxiety and depression, related to grief, loss, and painful life transitions.
Life can feel very hard and filled with pain when sudden, or even expected, things happen to us. You might be feeling overwhelmed, disheartened and unsure about how to navigate all that you are going through or have gone through. You want to move forward, yet despite using your best coping skills, you are still in pain, and feeling stuck. You might be asking yourself, "Will this pain ever end?" The answer is yes. I am here to help you get there. It takes courage to seek help, especially if you are new to therapy. This first step is an important act of self care. I will help you feel seen, understood and experience less pain.
I work with clients struggling with anxiety and depression, related to grief, loss, and painful life transitions.
Life can feel very hard and filled with pain when sudden, or even expected, things happen to us. You might be feeling overwhelmed, disheartened and unsure about how to navigate all that you are going through or have gone through. You want to move forward, yet despite using your best coping skills, you are still in pain, and feeling stuck. You might be asking yourself, "Will this pain ever end?" The answer is yes. I am here to help you get there. It takes courage to seek help, especially if you are new to therapy. This first step is an important act of self care. I will help you feel seen, understood and experience less pain.
(206) 759-2205 View (206) 759-2205
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Stephanie Best
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Seattle, WA 98116
I specialize in Couple and Family work, Adolescents, Trauma, Relationship ruptures, Grief & Loss.
I work using a person-centered approach which encompasses the following modalities: Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR, DBT, and Mindfulness Techniques. I believe in the power of a holistic approach which includes somatic, surf, nature and art therapy. I offer group therapy options for grief and loss.
I specialize in Couple and Family work, Adolescents, Trauma, Relationship ruptures, Grief & Loss.
I work using a person-centered approach which encompasses the following modalities: Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR, DBT, and Mindfulness Techniques. I believe in the power of a holistic approach which includes somatic, surf, nature and art therapy. I offer group therapy options for grief and loss.
(206) 466-0920 View (206) 466-0920
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Cindy Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, and have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds.
I earned my Master's Degree at New Mexico State University. I practice an eclectic approach of treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, solution-focused couples therapy, and motivational interviewing.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, and have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds.
I earned my Master's Degree at New Mexico State University. I practice an eclectic approach of treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, solution-focused couples therapy, and motivational interviewing.
(206) 208-0459 View (206) 208-0459
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Lindsay Hill
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Seattle, WA 98109
Other areas of interest are loss and grief, self-esteem, stress management, body image issues and life transitions.
You should feel seen, heard and understood. You should never feel judged, and you should always feel welcome. If you choose to spend your time with me, that is what you can expect in therapy. Therapy is at your pace, and it starts with us building a relationship. I listen to your story, get to know you and your goals and learn how to best support you. Together, we look at who you are, what you believe and how you cope with challenges to determine a treatment plan that is right for you.
Other areas of interest are loss and grief, self-esteem, stress management, body image issues and life transitions.
You should feel seen, heard and understood. You should never feel judged, and you should always feel welcome. If you choose to spend your time with me, that is what you can expect in therapy. Therapy is at your pace, and it starts with us building a relationship. I listen to your story, get to know you and your goals and learn how to best support you. Together, we look at who you are, what you believe and how you cope with challenges to determine a treatment plan that is right for you.
(206) 701-9694 View (206) 701-9694
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Beachview Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101
We specialize in couples/relationships, communication issues, sex therapy, and grief and loss, as well as anxiety and sex therapy for individuals. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is an important part of the process, and we look forward to meeting with you. We see individuals and couples in person in Downtown Seattle and anywhere in Washington State via a secure Telehealth platform. Sessions are $150 with sliding scale openings available based on financial need and subject to availability.
We specialize in couples/relationships, communication issues, sex therapy, and grief and loss, as well as anxiety and sex therapy for individuals. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is an important part of the process, and we look forward to meeting with you. We see individuals and couples in person in Downtown Seattle and anywhere in Washington State via a secure Telehealth platform. Sessions are $150 with sliding scale openings available based on financial need and subject to availability.
(206) 208-7211 View (206) 208-7211
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Ben Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MSW
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104
My training has primarily been with teens and adults experiencing a wide array of topics including sexual abuse, complicated grief, religious trauma, anxiety, family conflict, depression, loss, and identify exploration.
I wholeheartedly believe the greatest and most freeing gifts you can give yourself are self-exploration and compassion. Together, we can work collaboratively to further develop these qualities and foster your innate resilience. My goal is for you to feel safe, challenged, and empowered during our time together. The sheer fact that you are seeking support demonstrates immense strength. As a psychotherapist, I aim to create a non-judgmental, open-minded, and secure environment for clients to explore their feelings candidly and honestly. I utilize a variety of techniques and tailor treatment to the unique needs of the client.
My training has primarily been with teens and adults experiencing a wide array of topics including sexual abuse, complicated grief, religious trauma, anxiety, family conflict, depression, loss, and identify exploration.
I wholeheartedly believe the greatest and most freeing gifts you can give yourself are self-exploration and compassion. Together, we can work collaboratively to further develop these qualities and foster your innate resilience. My goal is for you to feel safe, challenged, and empowered during our time together. The sheer fact that you are seeking support demonstrates immense strength. As a psychotherapist, I aim to create a non-judgmental, open-minded, and secure environment for clients to explore their feelings candidly and honestly. I utilize a variety of techniques and tailor treatment to the unique needs of the client.
(425) 287-6156 View (425) 287-6156
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Arianna Korangy Daniels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
At Particle Psychotherapy, my work is dedicated to empowering individuals (21+) and couples to cultivate safe spaces within themselves to process their experiences and resolve that which keeps them stuck. I specialize in working with children of immigrants, biracial identities, those with histories of trauma including intimate partner violence and childhood abuse, as well as the LGBTQIA, kinky + polyamorous communities.
At Particle Psychotherapy, my work is dedicated to empowering individuals (21+) and couples to cultivate safe spaces within themselves to process their experiences and resolve that which keeps them stuck. I specialize in working with children of immigrants, biracial identities, those with histories of trauma including intimate partner violence and childhood abuse, as well as the LGBTQIA, kinky + polyamorous communities.
(253) 544-5161 View (253) 544-5161

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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.