Grief Therapists in Shoreline, WA

Amy Barker D'Alessandro, Adoption and Trauma Therapist, offers specialized counseling, coaching, consulting, supervision, and public speaking services. Amy holds a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, is a fully licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington state, and is trained in Relational Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment Focused Therapy, Filial Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy. She currently works with individuals of all ages, families of all kinds, general counseling clients, and several monthly groups, ongoing retreats, and events.

Congratulations! You have realized that you can't do it all yourself. I want to "walk" with you as you navigate the challenges of family, school, work, relationships, stress or transitions that you are facing. I have 20 years of experience supporting individuals, youth and families with anxiety, depression, transitions, grief , trauma and day-to-day stressors. I am a client centered therapist who is passionate about uncovering your strengths to help you achieve your goals.

Couples or individuals struggling with conflict, stress, or overwhelming circumstances will find a safe place here to sort their thoughts and feelings about the issues while learning to repair and create deeper connections with loved ones. As a systems therapist, I understand the challenges of life transitions and help strengthen couple relationships and family cohesion and resilience through various life challenges. For clients struggling with past family of origin issues, we work to heal difficult memories. I help clients grow from brokenness, trauma, grief and loss to find healing, hope, peace and a new direction.

Change is happening. Maybe your life changed in a single event or slowly over time. It could be a loss of a person, a job, your health, or a solid sense of who you are. Sometimes the script of what you thought the world was about has flipped or stress makes it hard to read. We are in difficult times; you may find your reliable ways of coping and taking care of yourself may not be working as well today. I’m here to provide therapy to support you in creating, deepening, and revising your story to better fit your present moment and core values. Let’s work together to discover what works best for you to get back to living your life.

I provide individual psychotherapy to adult clients who struggle with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, grief and loss , and other major life transitions.

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.

My training is in systems therapy, which examines how the many facets of our lives interact. In therapy, we often look at how surrounding relationships and past experiences effect our current beliefs and values. If emotions and mood are difficult to manage, or there is difficulty adjusting to developmental and life stage changes, I offer support and tools to work through this. These challenges often arise for young adults, new mothers, managing intimate relationships and employment transitions. Too often, grief and loss bring up painful struggles for individuals and families. Therapy can be helpful in these most challenging times.

Deep, respectful understanding is one of the most important things to have from someone. I have found that when one receives this deep respect, great reservoirs of untapped strength are opened. Through it, I have seen people find hope, creativity, and happiness.

Do you see your life as overwhelming, feel more anxious than calm, or feel disconnected and depressed? I enjoy working with individuals and couples struggling with old or current trauma, difficulty managing life transitions, and relationship problems. I am a goal-centered, compassionate, strength-based therapist who will help you explore all areas of your life in search of lasting change. LGBTQ+, poly and kink friendly.

Change, worry, and upsets are a given. But so is the ability to adjust, heal, create, plan and live more fully. Challenging life experiences can cause us to feel stuck: grief , trauma, unending decision-making, constant fear or worry. We suffer when we are not flowing in heart, head and body. When we carry too much emotional pain, we need to move from isolation to connectedness, gain insight, and find our way.

Welcome...Congratulations on your courage to look within and give yourself the gift of therapy. I am a licensed Mental Health counselor with over 20 years of experience. My professional expertise includes work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing addictions, trauma, loss / grief , depression, anxiety, relationship issues and life transitions. I believe the source of therapeutic outcomes lie within the individual. I facilitate my client's journey to self-discovery, enhancing their sense of well-being and assisting them in creating a healthier, meaningful and more balanced life.

Greetings! Are you looking for support towards the life you really want? Are you looking to work with a medical provider who can help you manage anxiety, depression, gender-affirming care, LGBTQIA, grief , chronic pain, or life transitions? Adults with these traits may struggle with work, relationships, and family. I offer medication management and/or counseling. I am kink, poly, and HAES friendly. I come from a wholistic lens often including nutrition (additive), sleep care, and joyful movement. From a social justice lens, I focus on Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness-Based-CBT, and Strength-Based Therapy.

Counseling can offer an understanding of the behaviors, beliefs and emotions that fuel our daily interactions with families and other people. Therapy is a process. My job is to facilitate you through possible change options. It is my goal to work with you closely during therapy to aid in clarifying your goals for treatment, explore patterns and choices of communication, relationships, life style and foster development of beneficial coping strategies with commitment on both parts during therapy. The main goal is to explore patterns of behavior, thoughts, and actions to foster positive change and personal growth.

I have been providing psychotherapy and consulting services since 1993 for adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. My practice is quite diverse and involves the following services: (1) Treatment of PTSD, trauma, bereavement , relationship issues, depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, borderline disorder, ADHD, bipolar, conduct disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Asperger’s. (2) Treatment of chronic pain, quality of life issues, and psychology problems due to debilitating or acute illnesses, such as cancer and auto-immune diseases. (3) Personal growth, spiritual development, and wellness counseling. (4) Sports psychology to improve performance and motivation. (5) Cognitive, personality, learning, and pre-surgical assessments.