Grief Therapists in Burien, WA
Linsy Borghese Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98166 (Online Only)
It is true that loss never goes away, but our relationship with it changes.
If you have recently lost a loved one or are struggling with grief from a loss that happened awhile ago or are facing your own death and need someone to provide a non-judgmental space where you can be heard, witnessed, understood, and supported, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I will walk with you as you navigate your grief, and I will do this with an understanding that your grief is personal to you, it does not need to look a certain way or follow a pattern. Grief is something we will all face and we will all feel it and experience it in our own way. I believe in the power of grieving in community and being witnessed.
It is true that loss never goes away, but our relationship with it changes.
If you have recently lost a loved one or are struggling with grief from a loss that happened awhile ago or are facing your own death and need someone to provide a non-judgmental space where you can be heard, witnessed, understood, and supported, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I will walk with you as you navigate your grief, and I will do this with an understanding that your grief is personal to you, it does not need to look a certain way or follow a pattern. Grief is something we will all face and we will all feel it and experience it in our own way. I believe in the power of grieving in community and being witnessed.
Ali Pagan Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98146 (Online Only)
My focus is on women and gender non conforming people of color, grief and loss, somatic awareness, questions of identity (racial, gender, roles, etc), family of origin issues, complex, intergenerational, and religious trauma, self esteem, attachment, parts work, relationships, and life transitions.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and compassionate space for you to re-connect with your whole self (body included!) as well as your strengths, and to process through emotions and experiences that feel challenging to face and sort through on your own. As a black mixed race person of color myself, my racial identity is a lens through which I see the work and how I show up in the therapeutic space. I have a special interest in processing through grief for those who have experienced loss of any kind. I utilize calm, reflective listening, somatic awareness, social justice and systems focus, and a strengths-based approach.
My focus is on women and gender non conforming people of color, grief and loss, somatic awareness, questions of identity (racial, gender, roles, etc), family of origin issues, complex, intergenerational, and religious trauma, self esteem, attachment, parts work, relationships, and life transitions.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and compassionate space for you to re-connect with your whole self (body included!) as well as your strengths, and to process through emotions and experiences that feel challenging to face and sort through on your own. As a black mixed race person of color myself, my racial identity is a lens through which I see the work and how I show up in the therapeutic space. I have a special interest in processing through grief for those who have experienced loss of any kind. I utilize calm, reflective listening, somatic awareness, social justice and systems focus, and a strengths-based approach.
I work with adult individuals from many different backgrounds and walks of life, and especially love working with people on issues of perinatal mental health, parenting, grief and loss, and major life transitions.
We often place pressure on ourselves to be okay, power through, and be strong. Yet there are times when we need extra support. You may be navigating a major transition, experiencing anxiety or overwhelm, or grappling with grief. You may be a new parent trying to make it through the early postpartum months. You may be pregnant and preparing for big unknowns, or feeling alone in a struggle with fertility. You may be a parent wanting to reconnect with yourself. You may be navigating loss and grief and feeling totally under water. These are vulnerable, tender times when we most need to feel seen and supported with compassion and care.
I work with adult individuals from many different backgrounds and walks of life, and especially love working with people on issues of perinatal mental health, parenting, grief and loss, and major life transitions.
We often place pressure on ourselves to be okay, power through, and be strong. Yet there are times when we need extra support. You may be navigating a major transition, experiencing anxiety or overwhelm, or grappling with grief. You may be a new parent trying to make it through the early postpartum months. You may be pregnant and preparing for big unknowns, or feeling alone in a struggle with fertility. You may be a parent wanting to reconnect with yourself. You may be navigating loss and grief and feeling totally under water. These are vulnerable, tender times when we most need to feel seen and supported with compassion and care.
My work is rooted in existential and buddhist concepts and I have experience leading groups focused on coping with grief, self-compassion, and integrating mindfulness-based approaches into daily life.
I want to help you find solace, clarity, and a sense of ease to the things in life that seldom make sense. Often this is asking big questions in the face of life's hardest curveballs. I will encourage meaningful and honest conversations about the things in life that are challenging 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.
My work is rooted in existential and buddhist concepts and I have experience leading groups focused on coping with grief, self-compassion, and integrating mindfulness-based approaches into daily life.
I want to help you find solace, clarity, and a sense of ease to the things in life that seldom make sense. Often this is asking big questions in the face of life's hardest curveballs. I will encourage meaningful and honest conversations about the things in life that are challenging 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.
Thank you for taking the time to put you and your family first in finding a therapist that will best meet your needs in navigating through your present concerns, or life challenges you and your family are presently experiencing. For the past six years I have provided a wide range of psychotherapy services to children, families, individuals, and couples who have experienced depression, perinatal/postpartum difficulties, anxiety, grief, trauma, adverse stress, relationship conflicts, behavioral and developmental related concerns. My approach to therapy is always strength based, warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative.
Thank you for taking the time to put you and your family first in finding a therapist that will best meet your needs in navigating through your present concerns, or life challenges you and your family are presently experiencing. For the past six years I have provided a wide range of psychotherapy services to children, families, individuals, and couples who have experienced depression, perinatal/postpartum difficulties, anxiety, grief, trauma, adverse stress, relationship conflicts, behavioral and developmental related concerns. My approach to therapy is always strength based, warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative.
Counseling Services for Wellbeing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98166
Mood Disorders, depression/anxiety, Parenting Concerns, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Problems Women’s Issues, pregnancy-related difficulties, PPD, Body image Personal Growth, introspective, spiritual, and emotional exploration Trauma and Loss Interpersonal Issues Interpersonal Issues Family Matters Self-Injury, Transitional Concerns, Addiction.
Often the goal of therapy is for clients to develop the capacity to resolve personal problems with the support of a therapist. The clinicians at Counseling Services for Wellbeing work collaboratively with the clients to build on their existing strengths, enhance relationships, increase and procure a support system and obtain the necessary skills and tools to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. We strive to work in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, tailoring to each client’s individual needs and goals to help achieve the personal growth they are striving for.
Mood Disorders, depression/anxiety, Parenting Concerns, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Problems Women’s Issues, pregnancy-related difficulties, PPD, Body image Personal Growth, introspective, spiritual, and emotional exploration Trauma and Loss Interpersonal Issues Interpersonal Issues Family Matters Self-Injury, Transitional Concerns, Addiction.
Often the goal of therapy is for clients to develop the capacity to resolve personal problems with the support of a therapist. The clinicians at Counseling Services for Wellbeing work collaboratively with the clients to build on their existing strengths, enhance relationships, increase and procure a support system and obtain the necessary skills and tools to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. We strive to work in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, tailoring to each client’s individual needs and goals to help achieve the personal growth they are striving for.
Olga Guzman Pinzon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98166 (Online Only)
I am dedicated to helping adults (expatriates, immigrants, and intercultural people) who are going through challenging situations that affect their mental and emotional well-being. I specialize in the management of anxiety and depression caused by relocation, life transitions, cross-cultural adjustment, relational problems, interpersonal conflicts, past traumas, and unresolved grief.
I am dedicated to helping adults (expatriates, immigrants, and intercultural people) who are going through challenging situations that affect their mental and emotional well-being. I specialize in the management of anxiety and depression caused by relocation, life transitions, cross-cultural adjustment, relational problems, interpersonal conflicts, past traumas, and unresolved grief.
Brave Heart Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, ACM-SW
Verified Verified
Burien, WA 98166
Waitlist for new clients
Areas of focus include: grief and loss, coping with chronic or terminal illness, life transitions, discerning parenthood or adoption, women's issues, spirituality, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, depression, career challenges.
I believe you know yourself best, but may need to make time and space to reconnect with you. I apply an integrative, holistic approach that examines each person's experience while taking into account the context in which they exist. The foundation of my work is establishing a brave space of safety and trust, while embracing compassion, empathy, non-judgment and openness.
Areas of focus include: grief and loss, coping with chronic or terminal illness, life transitions, discerning parenthood or adoption, women's issues, spirituality, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, depression, career challenges.
I believe you know yourself best, but may need to make time and space to reconnect with you. I apply an integrative, holistic approach that examines each person's experience while taking into account the context in which they exist. The foundation of my work is establishing a brave space of safety and trust, while embracing compassion, empathy, non-judgment and openness.
I have had specialized training and years of work experience in the areas of scute and chronic illness, bereavement, and all aspects of adoption--domestic/international.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (with a doctorate from Columbia University) with over 40 years of practice experience with children, families, couples, and adults. My approach to our work is "psychodynamic" and I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I am open to consultation, crisis intervention, short term therapy, and more intensive, insight oriented treatment. The "ideal client" is the one who is willing to work hard. So am I!
I have had specialized training and years of work experience in the areas of scute and chronic illness, bereavement, and all aspects of adoption--domestic/international.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (with a doctorate from Columbia University) with over 40 years of practice experience with children, families, couples, and adults. My approach to our work is "psychodynamic" and I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I am open to consultation, crisis intervention, short term therapy, and more intensive, insight oriented treatment. The "ideal client" is the one who is willing to work hard. So am I!
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with relational and individual emotional difficulties stemming from childhood neglect and/or abuse. I will show you how our brain and nervous system works to release long-held dysfunctional patterns of anxiety and depression. You will learn skills for Mindfulness and sensation awareness in order to release of the shock, grief, abandonment and shame that are often the root cause of depressive and hyperactive nervous systems.
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with relational and individual emotional difficulties stemming from childhood neglect and/or abuse. I will show you how our brain and nervous system works to release long-held dysfunctional patterns of anxiety and depression. You will learn skills for Mindfulness and sensation awareness in order to release of the shock, grief, abandonment and shame that are often the root cause of depressive and hyperactive nervous systems.
My life experiences combined with my training give me a compassionate understanding of people and their struggles. Mother of six, one killed in an accident, grandmother of seven, one developmentally delayed. These traumas, though sad, have been great teachers. I use humor and common sense in my own humanistic style.
Improving your sense of humor will help with personal growth, relationships, grief, pain, and your emotional and physical health. Designing Therapeutic Gardens gives me a sense of the cycle of life and I use Healing Horticulture with some of my clients.
My life experiences combined with my training give me a compassionate understanding of people and their struggles. Mother of six, one killed in an accident, grandmother of seven, one developmentally delayed. These traumas, though sad, have been great teachers. I use humor and common sense in my own humanistic style.
Improving your sense of humor will help with personal growth, relationships, grief, pain, and your emotional and physical health. Designing Therapeutic Gardens gives me a sense of the cycle of life and I use Healing Horticulture with some of my clients.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
Burien, WA 98146 (Online Only)
My other specialities are coping skills, personality disorders, grief/ loss, mood disorders, anxiety and life transitions.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I assist people who are struggling with identity issues. depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic stress disorder, relationship concerns and everyday stressors. I assist couples with intimacy issues, communication and conflict. I provide a warm, supportive environment so the client feels comfortable and is able to open up. I am located on Snoqualmie Ridge. Please go to my website for more information and to book your appointment today.
My other specialities are coping skills, personality disorders, grief/ loss, mood disorders, anxiety and life transitions.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I assist people who are struggling with identity issues. depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic stress disorder, relationship concerns and everyday stressors. I assist couples with intimacy issues, communication and conflict. I provide a warm, supportive environment so the client feels comfortable and is able to open up. I am located on Snoqualmie Ridge. Please go to my website for more information and to book your appointment today.
My work experience as a therapist has given me the opportunity to work with diverse populations that include a wide range of issues. I have worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, grief and loss, recognizing and recovering from psychological abuse as well as other relationship struggles and life transitions. I use evidence based treatment and I am constantly expanding my knowledge of ways to help clients resolve past issues and lead more satisfying lives. Mental health concerns can impact any of us in our daily lives and present unexpected hurdles.
My work experience as a therapist has given me the opportunity to work with diverse populations that include a wide range of issues. I have worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, grief and loss, recognizing and recovering from psychological abuse as well as other relationship struggles and life transitions. I use evidence based treatment and I am constantly expanding my knowledge of ways to help clients resolve past issues and lead more satisfying lives. Mental health concerns can impact any of us in our daily lives and present unexpected hurdles.
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 20 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 20 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.
Mary Rehrl
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Burien, WA 98168 (Online Only)
I also have experience working with clients struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, as well as Self-Esteem, Grief/ Loss, Depression.
Life can be difficult when navigating it alone, we often need some guidance, a warm smile, a human connection, and someone to just listen non judgmentally . I believe that all people deserve to be treated with respect, dignity and kindness. I provide a safe space for you to share your struggles without judgment and I'll work alongside you to give you the guidance needed to help you resolve conflicts you may be experiencing. Together we will discover beneficial coping strategies, find new perspectives and reduce barriers that may be keeping you stuck. Therefore, giving us insight into the possibilities that lie ahead.
I also have experience working with clients struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, as well as Self-Esteem, Grief/ Loss, Depression.
Life can be difficult when navigating it alone, we often need some guidance, a warm smile, a human connection, and someone to just listen non judgmentally . I believe that all people deserve to be treated with respect, dignity and kindness. I provide a safe space for you to share your struggles without judgment and I'll work alongside you to give you the guidance needed to help you resolve conflicts you may be experiencing. Together we will discover beneficial coping strategies, find new perspectives and reduce barriers that may be keeping you stuck. Therefore, giving us insight into the possibilities that lie ahead.
Liz Hadley
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98146 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
One area I hold particularly sacred support around is pregnancy loss and the perinatal journey.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is my belief that we heal and transform through authentic and empathic connection. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we co-create a space to engage what has been wounded and find medicine to heal and grow. Seeking healing and restoration is a brave and courageous journey that goes against all the systems of oppression that seek to wound and separate us. I considered it a profound honor to walk with someone in this journey through challenges, suffering, wonder, curiosity and pain, to find a healing, growth, embodiment and joy that follows us beyond the therapy room.
One area I hold particularly sacred support around is pregnancy loss and the perinatal journey.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is my belief that we heal and transform through authentic and empathic connection. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we co-create a space to engage what has been wounded and find medicine to heal and grow. Seeking healing and restoration is a brave and courageous journey that goes against all the systems of oppression that seek to wound and separate us. I considered it a profound honor to walk with someone in this journey through challenges, suffering, wonder, curiosity and pain, to find a healing, growth, embodiment and joy that follows us beyond the therapy room.
Trish Ferreira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98148 (Online Only)
Everyone goes through difficult times and needs a little additional support sometimes. I am interested in assisting you in finding ways to meet your personal goals. This is a collaborative, confidential process that can involve learning new coping skills, improving communication skills, increasing motivation for change, working through past trauma or feelings of grief, starting recovery for an addiction, or any of numerous other therapeutic goals. I have been working as a mental health therapist since 2000, and I find it very rewarding to be able to help others enrich their lives.
Everyone goes through difficult times and needs a little additional support sometimes. I am interested in assisting you in finding ways to meet your personal goals. This is a collaborative, confidential process that can involve learning new coping skills, improving communication skills, increasing motivation for change, working through past trauma or feelings of grief, starting recovery for an addiction, or any of numerous other therapeutic goals. I have been working as a mental health therapist since 2000, and I find it very rewarding to be able to help others enrich their lives.
We all need to be heard, but putting feelings into words can be difficult, especially when dealing with family transitions, anxiety, grief, depression, school or identity issues.
I have been working with children and families, teens and young adults for more than 30 years. With genuine warmth and hopeful optimism I connect with individuals through virtual counseling or (weather permitting) as we walk and talk on Alki. Building a supportive relationship is foundational to helping clients understand and manage emotions, gain skills for communication and work through life’s challenges. Every one of us must learn to understand, appreciate and accept ourselves as unique individuals. Helping others find their voice in this process is my goal and great joy.
We all need to be heard, but putting feelings into words can be difficult, especially when dealing with family transitions, anxiety, grief, depression, school or identity issues.
I have been working with children and families, teens and young adults for more than 30 years. With genuine warmth and hopeful optimism I connect with individuals through virtual counseling or (weather permitting) as we walk and talk on Alki. Building a supportive relationship is foundational to helping clients understand and manage emotions, gain skills for communication and work through life’s challenges. Every one of us must learn to understand, appreciate and accept ourselves as unique individuals. Helping others find their voice in this process is my goal and great joy.
We're On T Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98146
When forming this practice, I was reminded of being a child playing outside. Can you recall playing tag at recess? It seemed inevitable that at some point, someone would get so close to being tagged and yell, "I'm on T." What a fleeting gift of childhood - to just call 'time' when the pressure got too high. I have spent 8 years working with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, social skills/relationship difficulties, ADHD, OCD, and more. If you feel that there is something blocking you from experiencing a life you can enjoy, therapy might be right for you.
When forming this practice, I was reminded of being a child playing outside. Can you recall playing tag at recess? It seemed inevitable that at some point, someone would get so close to being tagged and yell, "I'm on T." What a fleeting gift of childhood - to just call 'time' when the pressure got too high. I have spent 8 years working with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, social skills/relationship difficulties, ADHD, OCD, and more. If you feel that there is something blocking you from experiencing a life you can enjoy, therapy might be right for you.
Real Solutions Therapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98166
You need an affordable mental health appointment soon. The difficulties of daily life, relationship concerns, experiences with depression, anxiety, anger, ocd or grief have you searching the internet for a therapist you can afford, that takes insurance, that has in person and virtual options. Our knowledgeable and compassionate team have morning and evening appointments available virtually, in our Des Moines, Bellingham and Lacey office. With a free no commitment 15 minute call, you get to decide if you have found a match for your needs.
You need an affordable mental health appointment soon. The difficulties of daily life, relationship concerns, experiences with depression, anxiety, anger, ocd or grief have you searching the internet for a therapist you can afford, that takes insurance, that has in person and virtual options. Our knowledgeable and compassionate team have morning and evening appointments available virtually, in our Des Moines, Bellingham and Lacey office. With a free no commitment 15 minute call, you get to decide if you have found a match for your needs.
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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.