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. While I have a particular affinity for working with adolescent young people with attention issues, I also 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.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 22 years experience working in partnership with adults, and couples. I have extensive experience working with grief & loss , trauma/PTSD, complicated grief , traumatic loss (homicide, suicide, accident), bereaved parents, childhood abuse, women's sexual/domestic abuse issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions and workplace stress injury. Further information is available at randieclark.com.

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS*Are you a woman in transition? Would you like heartful support and skilled guidance for moving through grief , confusion and turbulence into a meaningful, radiant new life? With professional training in life coaching as well as psychotherapy, spiritual counseling, trauma, depth psychology, and mindfulness, I have the skills and in-depth life experience (personal AND professional) to support you in a way that is uniquely tailored to you and your specific needs. I will help you say Yes to the profoundly meaningful invitations of transition and give you practical tools to navigate future transitions as well.

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.

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.

Here are some things to expect when we sit across from each other. I will encourage meaningful and honest conversations about the things in life that are hard for you to explore. Together, we will make a space to be able to give life to the words that are difficult to say out loud and help you grow in ways that feel useful to you. This can be a painful process and most often is worth it.

NOTE: Currently I am not accepting new clients. This notice will be updated when that changes. There are times it can be hard to know which way to turn. If you are struggling, feel stuck or are in pain, therapy can help. I work with adults seeking support in times of grief and loss , in transition, living with the effects of complicated trauma or with general feelings of anxiety, restlessness, sadness and/or depression. Depending on your goals, our work may include practical solutions, traditional talk therapy, mindfulness practices or Somatic Experiencing. Most often some combination of all of these is helpful.

Change happens. Maybe it happens as a single event, or a slow realization over time. It could be the loss of a person, job, your health, sense of control, or the loss of your sense of self. You might not even know what changed, just that it’s not the same. Even positive changes can be stressful. Like many people during these times, your reliable ways of coping and taking care of yourself may not be working, or may not be available at all. If you are reading this, you are thinking about getting support. You are answering a calling from the part of you that wants to to heal and to grow. I am here to listen and respond.

I provide individual psychotherapy via telehealth for clients ages 18 and over. I work with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, existential and spiritual concerns, grief and loss , and other major life transitions.

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.

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.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults and adolescents. I specialize in helping those with issues related to depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, and chronic pain. I support people struggling with relationship and communication difficulties, grief , pervasive worry, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelming feelings. I empower clients to gain the skills needed to reach their goals, understand and regulate their emotions, and improve mindfulness and acceptance through a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach. I also provide supportive and affirmative therapy to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clients. I am available to assist transgender clients in attaining transitioning services.

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.

For therapy to be effective, it needs to be real, honest, compassionate, and focused on the client's goals. That is what you will find with me. Over the years, I have found a common thread among my clients: they long to feel safe, loved, and accepted by those around them. When those feelings are not met, life can seem overwhelming and depressing. Finding connections, learning skills, overcoming traumas, dealing with grief , helping your marriage thrive -- these can be great stepping stones in living life to the fullest. Together, we can find ways to achieve this goal.

I am a licensed Marriage (Couple) and Family Therapist and an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families from a broad range of ethnic, cultural, physical health, gender, socio-economic and sexual diversity. My experience includes many persons and families challenged by high conflict and multiple interlaced problems. I have extensive experience helping children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and the impact of grief , trauma and challenging relationships and/or a family member's chemical dependency.