Grief Therapists in Olalla, WA
Larry Hackman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olalla, WA 98359
When I connected with a close friend I was able to process that I had bottled up grief over losing my father at 11, and the ensuing loneliness and anger, for years.
We all have stories of loss, conflict, and anxiety. And we all need someone to help us. I believe we are created for connection, and that deep drive for connection is both key to helping us move through the world with security and confidence, as well as the origin of much of how we experience anxiety, depression, anger, and much more. I have my own story that resonates deeply with this. When I was 20, during a quiet walk in the woods, I began to weep. To my chagrin a deep well of emotion I had not realized was there was bubbling up and I could not stop it, nor did I know why it was there.
When I connected with a close friend I was able to process that I had bottled up grief over losing my father at 11, and the ensuing loneliness and anger, for years.
We all have stories of loss, conflict, and anxiety. And we all need someone to help us. I believe we are created for connection, and that deep drive for connection is both key to helping us move through the world with security and confidence, as well as the origin of much of how we experience anxiety, depression, anger, and much more. I have my own story that resonates deeply with this. When I was 20, during a quiet walk in the woods, I began to weep. To my chagrin a deep well of emotion I had not realized was there was bubbling up and I could not stop it, nor did I know why it was there.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety or self-criticism? Do you get overwhelmed by your feelings? Do you often feel lonely and misunderstood, even by those you love most? My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, accepting and genuine place to help you learn to live your life to the fullest, actually being present...and discovering your strengths and potential. Understanding ourselves more allows us to get the connection and love we long for from others in our lives.
Every person who comes to me has unique vulnerablities and experiences as well as unique personal strengths to discover.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety or self-criticism? Do you get overwhelmed by your feelings? Do you often feel lonely and misunderstood, even by those you love most? My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, accepting and genuine place to help you learn to live your life to the fullest, actually being present...and discovering your strengths and potential. Understanding ourselves more allows us to get the connection and love we long for from others in our lives.
Every person who comes to me has unique vulnerablities and experiences as well as unique personal strengths to discover.
Connection is an essential part of life, but many times, our experiences, life transitions, or personal narratives can leave us feeling disconnected, from ourselves and in our relationships. Perhaps you feel like you’ve tangibly achieved a lot, but struggle to feel worthy or confident. Perhaps you feel like you’re in a loving relationship, but struggle to trust your partner. I work with clients desiring to strengthen their connections through exploring what is causing the disconnects and preventing them from being able to rewrite and live their most authentic lives.
Connection is an essential part of life, but many times, our experiences, life transitions, or personal narratives can leave us feeling disconnected, from ourselves and in our relationships. Perhaps you feel like you’ve tangibly achieved a lot, but struggle to feel worthy or confident. Perhaps you feel like you’re in a loving relationship, but struggle to trust your partner. I work with clients desiring to strengthen their connections through exploring what is causing the disconnects and preventing them from being able to rewrite and live their most authentic lives.
Sonja Sackman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Olalla, WA 98359 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe good therapy is a bit like alchemy. As in alchemy we work to turn lead into gold: the heaviness of a weary psyche into the brightness of the luminescent soul. And like alchemy, even the most thorough rational or scientific understanding of the process is insufficient to account for psychological metamorphosis. I work with people who would like to use their capacity for memory and imagination as a force for change in themselves and their circumstances and I help people manifest their vision within the context of everyday life.
I believe good therapy is a bit like alchemy. As in alchemy we work to turn lead into gold: the heaviness of a weary psyche into the brightness of the luminescent soul. And like alchemy, even the most thorough rational or scientific understanding of the process is insufficient to account for psychological metamorphosis. I work with people who would like to use their capacity for memory and imagination as a force for change in themselves and their circumstances and I help people manifest their vision within the context of everyday life.
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Emily Munn
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSWAIC, MBA
Verified Verified
Port Orchard, WA 98366 (Online Only)
My training and background consist of working with individuals and relationships (couples, family, and groups) dealing with a diverse range of painful life experiences including relationship difficulties, emotional distress, trauma, grief, depression, disordered eating, and other issues.
I'm a therapist with the Rising Phoenix Wellness Center and specialize in grief and couples counseling. Currently, I only provide virtual sessions, but can be available on evenings and weekends at your convenience. My particular therapeutic style is based on not being someone that will nod silently for an hour. I focus on tackling concerns with the hopes that at the end of each session, you gain more and more tools specifically tailored to your needs. When we work together, we are a team built on mutual respect, empathy, and most importantly trust. Together we will find our smiles, curse a little, and learn often.
My training and background consist of working with individuals and relationships (couples, family, and groups) dealing with a diverse range of painful life experiences including relationship difficulties, emotional distress, trauma, grief, depression, disordered eating, and other issues.
I'm a therapist with the Rising Phoenix Wellness Center and specialize in grief and couples counseling. Currently, I only provide virtual sessions, but can be available on evenings and weekends at your convenience. My particular therapeutic style is based on not being someone that will nod silently for an hour. I focus on tackling concerns with the hopes that at the end of each session, you gain more and more tools specifically tailored to your needs. When we work together, we are a team built on mutual respect, empathy, and most importantly trust. Together we will find our smiles, curse a little, and learn often.
I meet with individuals, couples, families, and run groups. I generally work with folks who complain of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, anger management, trauma/PTSD, interpersonal conflict, parenting challenges, spiritual challenges, frustration tolerance, and some health challenges to include nicotine addiction. I also provide in-home nursing-aid care, DD respite care, and tutoring. A client is encouraged to boldly explore their own thoughts and emotions in a safe, warm and collaborative therapeutic environment and find new solutions, skills, insight and awareness around life's challenges, both within the person and the persons' life experience
I meet with individuals, couples, families, and run groups. I generally work with folks who complain of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, anger management, trauma/PTSD, interpersonal conflict, parenting challenges, spiritual challenges, frustration tolerance, and some health challenges to include nicotine addiction. I also provide in-home nursing-aid care, DD respite care, and tutoring. A client is encouraged to boldly explore their own thoughts and emotions in a safe, warm and collaborative therapeutic environment and find new solutions, skills, insight and awareness around life's challenges, both within the person and the persons' life experience
I generally work with folks who complain of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, anger management, trauma/PTSD, interpersonal conflict, parenting challenges, spiritual challenges, frustration tolerance, and some health challenges to include nicotine addiction.
As a Transpersonal Psychotherapist, and fundamentally client-centered, I believe in an inherent tendency and ability for people to grow and learn about themselves and the world around them. I also believe each one of us has an inner wisdom to tap into. A client is encouraged to boldly explore their own thoughts and emotions in a safe, warm and collaborative therapeutic environment and find new solutions, skills, insight and awareness around life's challenges, both within the person and the persons' life experience. I meet you where you are at, conforming my therapeutic approach to your presenting needs.
I generally work with folks who complain of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, anger management, trauma/PTSD, interpersonal conflict, parenting challenges, spiritual challenges, frustration tolerance, and some health challenges to include nicotine addiction.
As a Transpersonal Psychotherapist, and fundamentally client-centered, I believe in an inherent tendency and ability for people to grow and learn about themselves and the world around them. I also believe each one of us has an inner wisdom to tap into. A client is encouraged to boldly explore their own thoughts and emotions in a safe, warm and collaborative therapeutic environment and find new solutions, skills, insight and awareness around life's challenges, both within the person and the persons' life experience. I meet you where you are at, conforming my therapeutic approach to your presenting needs.
It is my privilege to join with people in seeking to understand the mysteries of confusion, grief, and pain, working together with my clients to build up strength, gain insight, and develop pathways toward emotional health.
It is my privilege to join with people in seeking to understand the mysteries of confusion, grief, and pain, working together with my clients to build up strength, gain insight, and develop pathways toward emotional health.
Lori Lindholm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Port Orchard, WA 98367 (Online Only)
Life can feel heavy at times, especially when you’re carrying the weight of the past and trying to find your way forward. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the often overwhelming challenges of trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, toxic relationship patterns, and low self-esteem.
Life can feel heavy at times, especially when you’re carrying the weight of the past and trying to find your way forward. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the often overwhelming challenges of trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, toxic relationship patterns, and low self-esteem.
My style of therapy is warm, accepting and compassionate. I am here to walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges and pursue personal growth. Therapy is the beginning of new possibilities and scheduling an appointment is a brave first step. I provide a safe space to share your story where you can explore difficult emotions and struggles. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult relationships, parenting struggles, grief or issues with work/life balance. You are the expert in your own life and your experiences are uniquely your own. We will work together to gain new skills and achieve desired goals.
My style of therapy is warm, accepting and compassionate. I am here to walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges and pursue personal growth. Therapy is the beginning of new possibilities and scheduling an appointment is a brave first step. I provide a safe space to share your story where you can explore difficult emotions and struggles. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult relationships, parenting struggles, grief or issues with work/life balance. You are the expert in your own life and your experiences are uniquely your own. We will work together to gain new skills and achieve desired goals.
Robin Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Port Orchard, WA 98367 (Online Only)
Clients will often say “I went to a therapist and they just sat there and listened and nodded.” I’m more than a listen and nod therapist; I would describe myself as an action-oriented and interactive therapist. I work with clients to identify strengths and focus on negative self-talk that is creating a stagnant or distressing situation. Whether you are trying to overcome anxiety, master depression, cope with grief or loss, or survive your child’s teen years you will reach your goals more rapidly by focusing on your strengths. Let's work together to define your new chapter and move you forward.
Clients will often say “I went to a therapist and they just sat there and listened and nodded.” I’m more than a listen and nod therapist; I would describe myself as an action-oriented and interactive therapist. I work with clients to identify strengths and focus on negative self-talk that is creating a stagnant or distressing situation. Whether you are trying to overcome anxiety, master depression, cope with grief or loss, or survive your child’s teen years you will reach your goals more rapidly by focusing on your strengths. Let's work together to define your new chapter and move you forward.
Nathalie Harris-Eckel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98332 (Online Only)
At one time or another, we all find ourselves stuck and struggling to move ahead. We have learned to cope and move through our lives using tools and coping mechanisms that have worked in some ways, but have not allowed us to feel grounded, comfortable, or fully happy with our lives as we progress through them. My job is to work collaboratively with you to create safety and trust through which we can help you develop skills and gain insights, allowing you to reclaim happiness and comfort in your life. I am most passionate about supporting people dealing with Anxiety, Grief, and Life Transition issues.
At one time or another, we all find ourselves stuck and struggling to move ahead. We have learned to cope and move through our lives using tools and coping mechanisms that have worked in some ways, but have not allowed us to feel grounded, comfortable, or fully happy with our lives as we progress through them. My job is to work collaboratively with you to create safety and trust through which we can help you develop skills and gain insights, allowing you to reclaim happiness and comfort in your life. I am most passionate about supporting people dealing with Anxiety, Grief, and Life Transition issues.
Hello and thanks for viewing my profile. I am a mental health counselor and I work with adults who are struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, and life transitions. Whatever your challenges, my goal is to help you to heal and find a way forward.
Hello and thanks for viewing my profile. I am a mental health counselor and I work with adults who are struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, and life transitions. Whatever your challenges, my goal is to help you to heal and find a way forward.
Tania Adams | Wild Fern Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MEd, LICSW, E-RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (Online Only)
Extensive experience & training in grief & loss.
Accepting Couples and Individuals at this time - Are you struggling with boundaries, expectations that are self-imposed, exhaustion and feeling "not enough"? If you are having difficulty navigating your relationships, parenting, life transitions - there is a way for you to orient back to yourself so you can make decisions from a place of clarity and find more connection and meaning in your life. Whether you're trying to connect better within or with others - It’s hard to remember who you are in when you are burning from both ends of the candle. Contact me to further your connection with your body, with others & relationships.
Extensive experience & training in grief & loss.
Accepting Couples and Individuals at this time - Are you struggling with boundaries, expectations that are self-imposed, exhaustion and feeling "not enough"? If you are having difficulty navigating your relationships, parenting, life transitions - there is a way for you to orient back to yourself so you can make decisions from a place of clarity and find more connection and meaning in your life. Whether you're trying to connect better within or with others - It’s hard to remember who you are in when you are burning from both ends of the candle. Contact me to further your connection with your body, with others & relationships.
Daniel Franklin Cummings PS
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vashon, WA 98070 (Online Only)
I work with my clients to make sense and meaning out of their life experiences. The search for meaning is a powerful tool for dealing with trauma, loss, pain, anxiety and depression. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients make meaning of the moments in life in order to live a reach and meaningful life.
I work with my clients to make sense and meaning out of their life experiences. The search for meaning is a powerful tool for dealing with trauma, loss, pain, anxiety and depression. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients make meaning of the moments in life in order to live a reach and meaningful life.
Traci Ann Lenzi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
I’ll meet you wherever you are on your unique grief journey and offer support, tools, & strategies aimed at helping you feel less alone, more empowered, & more hopeful about the future.
Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage or relationship, or a significant life transition that has you wondering how life will ever feel normal again? Grief shows up in many ways in life, and it looks different for everyone. But one thing is always true: grief changes us. Maybe you’re in survival mode: fighting just to stay above water in the day to day. Or perhaps you feel like you don’t recognize yourself: more angry, less motivated, or experiencing emotions that feel completely foreign. Your grief may be so overwhelming that you don’t even know what you feel.
I’ll meet you wherever you are on your unique grief journey and offer support, tools, & strategies aimed at helping you feel less alone, more empowered, & more hopeful about the future.
Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage or relationship, or a significant life transition that has you wondering how life will ever feel normal again? Grief shows up in many ways in life, and it looks different for everyone. But one thing is always true: grief changes us. Maybe you’re in survival mode: fighting just to stay above water in the day to day. Or perhaps you feel like you don’t recognize yourself: more angry, less motivated, or experiencing emotions that feel completely foreign. Your grief may be so overwhelming that you don’t even know what you feel.
Clients who are a good fit for my practice are those who have been feeling stuck, motherhood adjustment, postpartum, grief ( death and non- death loss), and those entering new seasons of life.
You are a high-achieving, busy woman who is navigating some of the more challenging and messy parts of life, from grief and major life transitions to the complexities of postpartum and motherhood. You've been feeling an unexpected surge of anxiety, anger, and overwhelm, emotions that seem out of place for someone who is usually so in control. Despite all of your success, you yearn for peace and the ability to reconnect with your authentic self — but finding the way back feels daunting.
Clients who are a good fit for my practice are those who have been feeling stuck, motherhood adjustment, postpartum, grief ( death and non- death loss), and those entering new seasons of life.
You are a high-achieving, busy woman who is navigating some of the more challenging and messy parts of life, from grief and major life transitions to the complexities of postpartum and motherhood. You've been feeling an unexpected surge of anxiety, anger, and overwhelm, emotions that seem out of place for someone who is usually so in control. Despite all of your success, you yearn for peace and the ability to reconnect with your authentic self — but finding the way back feels daunting.
My approach to therapy is an integrated healing of the mind, body, spirit and soul to bring wholeness, which is available to every one of us. Through the lens of trauma-informed care, I specialize in betrayal trauma, childhood trauma, attachment concerns, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and mental health disorders that interfere with daily living. In addition, I work with those engaged in recovery from addictions.
My approach to therapy is an integrated healing of the mind, body, spirit and soul to bring wholeness, which is available to every one of us. Through the lens of trauma-informed care, I specialize in betrayal trauma, childhood trauma, attachment concerns, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and mental health disorders that interfere with daily living. In addition, I work with those engaged in recovery from addictions.
As a trained art therapist, sometimes we may use art as a tool to help with stress relief, anxiety, depression, trauma and loss, and gain insight into a problem.
I believe everyone has the ability to transform and grow into their fullest potential. I bring compassion and intuitive wisdom to help you find the courage and healing to fully become your true authentic and thriving self. I create a compassionate and empathetic space in which you can feel safe to explore whatever brings you into therapy. I enjoy working with adults, with a special interest in individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, and shame, or are adjusting to change.
As a trained art therapist, sometimes we may use art as a tool to help with stress relief, anxiety, depression, trauma and loss, and gain insight into a problem.
I believe everyone has the ability to transform and grow into their fullest potential. I bring compassion and intuitive wisdom to help you find the courage and healing to fully become your true authentic and thriving self. I create a compassionate and empathetic space in which you can feel safe to explore whatever brings you into therapy. I enjoy working with adults, with a special interest in individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, and shame, or are adjusting to change.
If you’ve considered counseling to deal with a difficult phase of life, compulsive or addictive behaviors, a distinct challenge, specific traumas, anger, grief, loss, or other distressing emotions that leave you feeling isolated, stuck, and without resources, now's the time.
Taking new clients. Offices in Port Orchard & Silverdale. Couples, Adults, Men, Women, or teens. Humanistic, client-centered, flexible, solution & strengths based approach. Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Addictions, Men's issues - change YOU want is my priority. When people feel respected and encouraged, they can grow in confidence and effectiveness. Our work will be tailored for meaningful, enduring change in any circumstance. Using CBT, REBT, acceptance (ACT) plus a combination of contemporary, innovative modalities to build resilience and courage to face change. Christian counseling available. LGBTQ friendly.
If you’ve considered counseling to deal with a difficult phase of life, compulsive or addictive behaviors, a distinct challenge, specific traumas, anger, grief, loss, or other distressing emotions that leave you feeling isolated, stuck, and without resources, now's the time.
Taking new clients. Offices in Port Orchard & Silverdale. Couples, Adults, Men, Women, or teens. Humanistic, client-centered, flexible, solution & strengths based approach. Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Addictions, Men's issues - change YOU want is my priority. When people feel respected and encouraged, they can grow in confidence and effectiveness. Our work will be tailored for meaningful, enduring change in any circumstance. Using CBT, REBT, acceptance (ACT) plus a combination of contemporary, innovative modalities to build resilience and courage to face change. Christian counseling available. LGBTQ friendly.
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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.