Grief is a universal human experience that is unique to each person and each loss.
Grief Therapy in Seattle
Grief involves understanding and exploring your grief, enabling you to feel supported, build coping strategies and begin to determine what life looks like after loss. Therapy for grief can empower you to learn ways to live with grief in authentic and meaningful ways while recognizing the painful circumstances of loss.
When you have experienced the death of an important person in your life, it can feel as if the world has been turned upside down. It feels like the world is continuing on outside the windows while inside it feels like the world has paused, shattered.
Many losses go unrecognized and your grief can feel forgotten. This is often especially true in losses such as miscarriage and infertility. I frequently work with those who have experienced the death of a child—navigating a reality that feels so out of the natural order of life.
When we are grieving, it’s important to have grief support that truly “gets” it. I possess extensive experience in providing support to individuals of all ages who are grappling with life-limiting illnesses, grief, and loss.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, couples, and families, as they navigate the profound and often challenging journey of loss. I also have specialized background in providing grief counseling for miscarriage, infant death, child loss, and various other deeply painful experiences.
My approach is informed by a comprehensive background that includes significant time spent in hospital and pediatric & adult hospice settings. In these environments I have provided compassionate care and counseling through periods of both anticipated and traumatic loss. This experience has equipped me with a nuanced understanding of the emotional, psychological, and practical aspects of grief and loss, allowing me to tailor my support to meet the specific needs of each individual or family I work with.
Grief counseling for the painful losses in life
Grief Therapy in Seattle: Real Support for Your Healing Journey
Grief doesn’t follow a script.
It shows up in ways you never expected. Exhaustion that won’t lift. Irritability you can’t explain. Sudden tears in the middle of your workday. That gnawing feeling that something essential inside you is just...missing.
Whether your grief comes from the death of a loved one, a pregnancy loss, a major life shift, or an identity change in motherhood, it can leave you feeling unmoored. If you’re navigating loss in the midst of a full life—kids, work, relationships—it can be hard to even catch your breath, let alone figure out how to start healing.
If you're searching for grief therapy in Seattle, you're not alone. There are grounded, compassionate options for support. You don’t have to do this alone.
The Truth About Grief: It’s Not Linear or One-Size-Fits-All
Forget the neat five-stage model. Real-life grief rarely fits into tidy categories. Some days you might feel a little more like yourself. Other days, brushing your teeth feels like a major accomplishment. It’s messy, unpredictable, and deeply personal.
There’s no right timeline or checklist. And there’s no magic formula.
What matters is having space to process what you’re going through with someone who understands that this isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about learning how to live forward while honoring your loss.
That’s where grief therapy can help.
Why Grief Therapy Matters
Sometimes just having a space where you don’t have to pretend you’re okay is everything.
Grief therapy provides more than a place to vent. It’s a space for deep support, gentle challenge, and learning tools to care for yourself when your capacity is running low. Therapy can help you untangle complex emotions like guilt, anger, or confusion. It can help you name what you’ve lost, how it’s shaped you, and what it means to move forward without leaving that person or part of yourself behind.
In a city like Seattle, where people are often busy, isolated, or spread thin, grief therapy offers a pause. A way to be seen and held in your loss without pressure to be “over it.”
In-Person Grief Therapy Intensives in Seattle
Sometimes, weekly therapy doesn’t feel like enough. Especially when you’ve been holding a lot for a long time.
If you’re craving deeper support but can’t commit to ongoing weekly sessions, therapy intensives might be the right fit. These are extended in-person sessions (often 2 to 3 hours) that allow us to dig into your story, explore what’s stuck, and move through deeper work in a shorter period of time.
I offer in-person grief therapy intensives in Gig Harbor, just outside of Seattle, for women who are ready to prioritize their healing. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy or infant loss, identity shifts in motherhood, or cumulative grief that’s built up over time, these sessions offer a focused, nurturing space to breathe, process, and reconnect with yourself.
They’re especially helpful if:
You're feeling stuck or overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life
You’ve tried therapy before but need a deeper reset
You're holding grief privately while still showing up for others
You want to make progress without a long-term weekly commitment
Learn more about therapy intensives here.
Online Grief Therapy for Seattle Residents
Seattle’s traffic, your family schedule, and your emotional energy might all be barriers to getting in the car and showing up in person. That’s okay.
Online grief therapy (also called telehealth) is a flexible, effective option that lets you access support from home. Whether you're in Seattle proper or anywhere else in Washington State, you can receive meaningful care in your own space. You can cry in your comfy clothes, show up in your full humanity, and still get research-backed support.
Telehealth grief therapy may be a great fit if:
You're balancing parenting, work, or caregiving and need therapy to fit into your life
You feel more comfortable opening up in your own space
You want consistent support without the commute
As a licensed therapist offering online grief therapy across Washington State, I make sure the virtual space still feels safe, grounding, and deeply human.
What Happens in Grief Therapy?
Every session looks a little different, because every story of loss is different. But here’s what you can expect when we work together:
Validation. No one is going to tell you to “look on the bright side” here. Your pain is real, and it deserves attention.
Practical tools. We might talk about how grief is impacting your sleep, relationships, or parenting—and find strategies that actually work in real life.
Room to feel. Whether you’re angry, numb, relieved, or devastated—it’s all welcome. You don’t have to filter yourself here.
A path forward. We’ll explore how to carry your grief in a way that honors your loss without losing yourself in the process.
Some clients work with me weekly. Others book intensives. Many use therapy as a touchstone—a place to reconnect with themselves during hard seasons.
Finding a Grief Therapist in Seattle Who Gets It
Choosing a therapist can feel like a big step, especially when you’re already depleted. Here’s what matters most:
Specialization in grief and loss. Look for someone who truly understands grief and won’t rush your process.
Relational fit. You should feel like you can show up messy and still be met with compassion and respect.
Flexibility. If you need online options, shorter-term work, or intensives, ask what’s available.
If we’re a fit, I’d be honored to support you. And if not, I’ll gladly help you find someone who is.
You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone
Grief can feel incredibly isolating, even in a connected city like Seattle. But you don’t have to carry this weight by yourself.
Whether you’re interested in grief therapy online, an in-person intensive, or just learning more about what therapy might look like, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can figure out what support makes sense for you in this season.
💬 Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a free consultation call to explore if working together feels right.