Grief Therapists in Olympia, WA

I specialize in grief and loss, and offer support through life transitions such as: divorce, job loss, and health issues. My background is in gerontology and hospice care. I've worked with older adults and their caregivers in the health field since 2006. I use a strengths based, person-centered approach. My clinical focus includes working with people who identify as LGBTQIA+. I identify as Queer and celebrate the resilience that can be found in overcoming adversity through community and connection. I work with Veterans and their families. I advocate for healthcare equity for Transgender Veterans and gender non-conforming folks.

Currently accepting new clients! Hi, I am Alyssa and I believe that you have the capacity for growth and healing within you. You may be dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief/loss, body image, self-worth, or troubled relationships. I am ready to work with you to provide insight, make connections, and identify helpful tools from my expertise in order to collaborate with you on your healing journey. Together we will work to increase your emotional self-awareness and move toward positive life changes.

We are living in challenging times. If you are struggling, it means you are human. Know that asking for help is a strength. My therapy is collaborative, client-centered, strength-based with a commitment to anti-oppression. I work from an attachment perspective that is emotionally focused. As a family therapist, I believe your family of origin influences the dynamics in your relationships and patterns of behavior. I believe connection is important in your healing. Thus, I work to create a safe therapeutic environment where growth can flourish. I bring my full self to my work – my optimism, my directness, my persistence, my humor.

Years ago, I began to explore how I resonated with the world around me. While working as a paraeducator, I realized the only real joy that came from the job was having real conversations with students. Unfortunately, due to the limitations of my position, conversations of that nature were simply not allowed. I decided to pursue a career that enabled me to help others navigate the terra incognita: the unknown territory of this human existence.

I am a very compassionate, positive person and love working as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am available to work with couples, families, and individuals (children, adolescents, teens, and adults) with a wide variety of needs.

I believe each of us has an innate capacity to grow, change, adapt and heal. But that doesn’t mean you have to know how to do it on your own! I work with people experiencing significant life transitions including serious medical diagnoses, the impacts of structural oppression, traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. My approach is compassionate and collaborative and my work is focused on partnering with clients to build internal and external support for the dynamic and ongoing process of recovery, integration, and coping with loss and change.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of healing and transformation? You may be grappling with grief, loss, trauma, or simply have a deep desire for personal growth. Perhaps you are a seeker, eager to explore the depths of emotions and experiences in order to move forward with resilience and strength. Perhaps you just want to improve your relationships and learn how to set boundaries. What are your goals? Together, we'll work to cultivate a sense of empowerment, self-discovery, and wholeness that extends far beyond the confines of our therapy room. Healing is not a linear process, lets get into action!

Are you overcome by depression, anxiety, and/or numbness? Do you need help getting through life events? Has there been a significant loss in your life? Has grief or mourning overtaken you? Are you living with chronic illness or chronic pain? Have you taken a new role in life that seems overwhelming? Are you struggling to figure out what you want in life? My doors are open, including LGBTQIA+, mental diagnoses/dual - this is a hate-free zone.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist/counselor for over 30 years and have worked with the whole spectrum of life stressors and emotional troubles. I see people with anger and anxiety problems as well as grief and relationship issues. I establish an empathic connection with my clients which provides a safe basis from which we can explore your needs and determine what may be standing in the way of your on going growth and well being. I have studied somatic psychotherapy, gestalt therapy,cognitive behavioral therapy and deep feeling psychotherapy.

This is a no shame, no blame zone where you will be heard. If you ask yourself "what's wrong with me" or hear it from others, it's the wrong question. The right question is "what has happened to you?" Trauma and grief reactions are normal human responses, not pathological diagnoses. But no one is born knowing how to deal with them- not you, not your best friend. Asking for help is the first step to healing. I'm a seasoned Grief Therapist, Certified Trauma Professional and EFT (Tapping) Expert who will collaborate with you to help you clear away the chaos to a more peaceful, productive life. Good therapy works. Give a call now.

Therapy is a healing journey you decide to take for yourself, like a road trip or a walk in nature. You chose your path. You decide turns, destinations, stops, starts and what to say and do along the way. I am here helping you navigate your healing journey in therapy. I will be your guide providing you with routes, options and tools to support you. Life can be hard, unexpected and busy. I provide a safe, private space using ‘talk therapy’ to discuss things challenging you or your struggles. We work on solutions together, as you and I help you work toward the goals you want to achieve by using your natural gifts, strengths and gr

I am a psychotherapist who works with grief, life transitions, and chronic pain. With my background as a medical social worker in both hospice and home health, I have seen how my clients’ experiences were often isolating and mentally draining. The losses that come with any life changes, even “good” ones, are not always obvious. In order to help my clients create a path forward, I take a constructivist approach and pull from a variety of modalities, including ACT, narrative therapy and attachment-based therapy. If you think I would be a good fit for you or have any questions, please feel free to reach out for a consultation.

Our life is a journey. The journey can present us with challenges we are unsure of how to handle. If you have ever been caught in a rainstorm you’ll know you just want to have a safe place to wait it out. Or you could want a safe way to get through the storm faster. Sometimes we just wish we had someone there to be in the storm with us so we knew we weren’t alone. You are not alone. We can experience that storm together. Therapy, just like life is a collaborative process. Together we can address the challenges you face.

You've lost yourself. There was a time when you knew yourself well and felt strong in who you are, but life, relationships, uncertainty, and doubt have crept in and now you're not so sure of yourself anymore. You feel like you're always trying to please others, or making excuses for not being what you think you should be, and you feel like a fraud. Like there are different parts of you showing up for different people, and it's hard to be authentically you. And it's exhausting! Hi, I'm Katie! I love helping women overcome anxiety, depression, grief, heal from trauma, create fulfilling relationships, & live the life you want to live.

Life happens; the effects of loss vary; and the impacts of stress/trauma are more ‘normal’ than most people realize. You are not alone; your struggles are real; and your mental wellness is and should be treated with as much vigor as your need for food and shelter. It is natural for our bodies to want to heal themselves; and our human strength and natural behavior is to adapt and evolve. We develop negative coping skills as we adapt to stress/trauma, grief/loss, major life changes/transitions, chronic illness/pain, identity struggles, and relationship conflicts.

I specialize in supporting high-achieving, busy women navigate the messy parts of life including grief, major life transition, postpartum and motherhood to find the balance and resiliency they desire. I work with women who are surprised that they are feeling a sharp spike in anxiety, anger and overwhelm in motherhood and are yearning for the peace that comes with tuning into their authentic selves (but are stuck and don't know how to get back there!). In my work with grieving clients we work to understand and honor your unique grief and pathways forward towards healing.

Are you feeling out of control, chaotic, and hopeless? Or maybe you're feeling alone and empty. I believe the relationships we build with ourselves and others make all the difference. I am committed to working with you to overcome feelings of loss and disconnection to build the life and relationships you desire. I will support you in reclaiming hope and arriving at the place where you can openly connect and find joy in life. I work from a relational, collaborative, culturally sensitive and empathic approach. My role is to provide a space of acceptance and reflection as we work collaboratively to support you living your best life.

Suffering the impacts of trauma, being entangled in a web of codependency, or sinking into stagnating depression, can cause marked distress and dysfunction in our daily lives. Sometimes our own attempts at self-medicating can further complicate matters. If we have experienced a significant loss, it may be hard to even imagine an end to the pain and it may be rather difficult to trust in any process of change. Fear and shame can often prevent us from reaching out, convincing us this is an unyielding fate.

Do you often find yourself lost, anxious, and unsure? We have all been affected by this post-covid era at some point. I am a good listener and passionate about issues such as feelings of anxiety, boundary setting, low self-esteem, grief, and trauma. Give it a try, what's the "best" that could happen?