Loss or Grief therapists in Seattle, WA
Browse Loss or Grief therapists in Seattle, Washington. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Grief
Salome Valencia-Bohne
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LSWAIC
Narrative therapy is the most effective treatment for grief. We will work together to process the loss.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Seattle, WA 98105
Online in Seattle, WA
Grief
Dr. Michael Drane
Therapist, LMHC
I've worked with grief since 2011 in settings like Hospice. Together we can unpack and process through your grief.
10 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Christina J. Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC
Have you lost someone important to you in your life and are struggling to move forward? Do people try to tell you that you need to grieve differently or make you feel wrong for not grieving the way they think you should? Grief is a very personal reaction to loss in our can impact us very deeply, sometimes changing our entire lives. After a significant loss, we tend to start seeing the world as “before” and “after” the loss occurred. We can find ourselves feeling deeply rooted emotions of sadness, of anger, of betrayal, or of longing or even find ourselves feeling numb and not able to feel anything at all.
I’m no stranger to grief. While I have had extensive training in my 20 years of being a licensed mental health counselor, my experience goes beyond that training to my personal experiences with loss- including the lost of my elder son when he was barely 23. Even though we will all lose someone close to us sooner or later, when the time comes, often times we are unprepared. My experience was not your experience but my experience taught me so much more than any book or workshop could teach me. I love bringing honor to my son in many ways but one of those ways is by helping others manage their issues with grief and loss and help them learn to move forward while never forgetting the ones they have left behind. We are the sum total of all of the people we love and all of the experiences we have had and even though our loss may never be replaced, we CAN learn to create a new life in the new circumstances.
My counseling style is warm and interactive and I strongly believe that ANYONE can make changes in their life. My passion is helping YOU create a life you love and relationships that nurture and support you.
It takes courage to take the steps to create a more fulfilling, happier life and to take the first steps towards making changes. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you!
29 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Nicole Montes
Psychologist, PsyD
I have training and experience supporting clients around loss in the perinatal period, including termination for medical reasons.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Seattle, WA 98107
Online in Seattle, WA
Grief
Kate Dufek
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LMHC
Grief and loss can be disorienting. My work with folks around these realms isn't geared towards "making the pain go away" but towards being present, and honoring both what has been lost, and your experience.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Seattle, WA 98107
Online in Seattle, WA
Grief
RelaxingOne.com Ned David Bratspis, PC
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Loss is a fact of life and learning your own strategy for your loss can help you make transitions.
35 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Ryan Shannon
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA, MA, MS
Grief can follow the death of someone you love, but it can also emerge after the end of a relationship, a major move, a health change, the loss of a role, or the future you thought you would have. You may feel sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, confusion, or relief, sometimes all within the same day.
My approach is warm, insight-oriented, and practical. Drawing from Adlerian and psychodynamic therapy, we may explore the meaning of the loss, the role this person or experience held in your life, and how earlier experiences with attachment, separation, or abandonment influence the way you are grieving now. There is no correct timeline, and I will not pressure you to move on before you are ready.
I may also use CBT to help you work through painful beliefs involving guilt, responsibility, regret, or hopelessness. Mindfulness and grounding strategies can help you tolerate intense emotions without becoming completely overwhelmed, while solution-focused therapy can help you gradually reconnect with routines, relationships, and sources of meaning.
When a loss was sudden, violent, or traumatic, EMDR may help reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories or images connected to what happened. Treatment will be paced carefully and adapted to what feels manageable for you.
My goal is not to help you forget the person or experience you lost. It is to help you carry the loss in a way that leaves room for connection, meaning, and life to continue.
1 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Teona Amble
Psychologist, Ph.D., LP
Let's help you understand your experience of grief and loss. I meet you where you are at and help you to navigate the stages of grief and loss. I am here to support you in building tools to cope with the stress and life changes involve in the grieving process. Most important, we build a safe space to share your reactions to grief and loss without judgment or conditions.
15 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Amanda Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
I provide a compassionate, supportive space to process your loss at your own pace. Using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, and existential therapy, we'll explore your unique experience of grief, support your nervous system through difficult emotions, and help you find ways to carry your loss while reconnecting with meaning, purpose, and hope.
4 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Grief can follow the loss of a loved one, relationship, or significant life change. Everyone processes loss differently, and grief may bring waves of sadness, confusion, anger, or emotional numbness. Treatment focuses on providing support through the grieving process while helping individuals gradually adapt and find meaning as they move forward.
6 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
Grief changes you. In my approach to addressing loss or grief, I help you work through your experiences with compassion. Through our sessions, you’ll learn how to process your pain, honor your loved one's memory, and navigate your own life as it shifts. Sometimes we have to grieve something that never was, but it's important to keep in mind that healing doesn’t necessarily mean forgetting. Instead, it means cherishing what once was and finding a way to pivot and adapt to a different phase of life, and I'd be honored to walk with you through it.
10 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Danielle Watkins at Sound Wellness Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, NCC, PMH-C
When specializing in loss and grief treatment, I focus on supporting individuals as they navigate the emotional pain and adjustment that follow the death of a loved one or other significant losses. This work provides a compassionate space to process feelings such as sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, or numbness at your own pace. Counseling helps clients understand the grieving process, develop healthy coping strategies, and find meaningful ways to honor their loss while gradually adapting to life changes. The goal of therapy is not to “move on,” but to learn how to move forward while fostering support, resilience, and hope.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Seattle, WA 98115
Online in Seattle, WA
Grief
Dr. Megie Shean
Psychologist, PsyD
Traumatic loss or death of a loved on can be so challenging - often feeling like a wave that takes you under. You don't have to do it alone.
7 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Dr. Dawnn R. Meiers
Psychologist, Psy.D.
"There's bounty, yes; but there's loss and sorrow too: like a garden, like a life." This quote from a published collection of letters between two nature-loving poets echoes a life perspective I revisit regularly. In our work together, I'll hold space so you can acknowledge, honor, and process experiences of grief and loss. Because when we open up to the inevitable pain of our human lives, we're also saying yes to the possibility of joy and connection.
19 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Vanessa Hooper
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, PMH-C
Grief doesn't move in a straight line, and it doesn't come with a deadline. I offer a steady, honest space to feel what you feel about your loss, for as long as that takes. For those interested I bring in spiritual practices to support the processing and weight of grief.
6 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Nicole Waters (Flowing Waters Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Grief is a deeply personal experience that can surface in unexpected ways—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It is not something to just "get over". I provide a compassionate space to honor your loss and process emotions at your own pace. Together, we’ll find ways to move forward with meaning and self-compassion, rebuilding connection, resilience and hope.
7 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Weston Pew
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LCPC
Grief, though painful, is a transformative process that requires time and care to heal. It can feel like an amputation, leaving you to question your identity and how to move forward in the wake of loss. Healing from grief involves accepting its presence, and in doing so, we can then truly appreciate life. I offer an integrative approach to grief healing, utilizing Narrative Therapy to reframe your grief story, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster self-compassion, Somatic Therapy to release stored tension, and Existential/Spiritual Inquiry to explore grief's deeper meanings and possibilities. Grief, when tended with care, can lead to profound personal growth and a deeper connection to life. This journey is not one you need to walk alone; support and understanding are crucial for healing. Reach out for a free consultation and take the first step toward transforming your grief into a source of strength and resilience.
14 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Matthew Wolfe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MHP
Grief and loss is an inevitable part of the human experience and I believe reflects the love and investment we had in the person, pet, relationship, or plan that is no longer available to us. They can be really tough experiences to navigate and can look really different from person to person. There's no one right way through it, there are many.
13 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Christy A McCornack
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LMHC
Loss is a daily part of our lives. How much we grieve a loss depends on how much we value what or who we have lost. Grief does not just come when we lose a loved one, but can also come when we experience a significant shift in how we view the world or when we experience a significant life transition. The benefit of allowing yourself to move through a grief process is that it can give you great insight into what you value and why you value it. Grief can be a wonderful teacher.
18 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Grief
Hannah Muetzelfeld
Psychologist, PhD
I believe that grief and loss manifests from many experiences. It might be the loss of a loved one, an important relationship ending, a new life transition, or mourning the loss of an imagined future. I've found that allowing ourselves to sit with the grief can help us process it. Allowing your grief to be witnessed can be powerful and healing. Grief often shows up in unexpected ways, and there is no “right” way to move through it. I work to honor each person's unique grieving process, holding space with compassion, patience, and care.
12 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA (Online Only)
Seattle's tech economy — driven by Amazon, Microsoft, and a dense startup ecosystem — has made burnout, imposter syndrome, and the social costs of rapid wealth inequality prominent themes in local therapy. The "Seattle Freeze" — a widely noted phenomenon of difficulty forming close friendships — means therapists here frequently address loneliness, social anxiety, and the challenge of building genuine community in an outwardly welcoming but emotionally reserved city. Seattle's progressive culture sustains strong demand for LGBTQ+-affirming therapists, neurodiversity specialists, and practitioners working with race, identity, and social justice themes. UW Medicine and Swedish Medical Center provide institutional mental health resources alongside one of the most therapist-dense cities in the Pacific Northwest.
Loss or Grief therapists in Seattle, WA Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Seattle, WA average 16 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |