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Healing From Loss: Find Hope Again

Grief & loss therapy in Washington. Navigate your pain, find comfort, and rebuild your life with our support.

Heal in a Safe Space

Navigate profound loss with compassionate, trauma-informed support. Find comfort and begin your healing journey with us.

Cope with Complex Emotions

Process sadness, anger, and guilt. Learn strategies to manage your grief and understand your unique healing path.

Rebuild & Find Hope

Discover renewed purpose and meaning. Reconnect with life and honor your loss while moving forward.

Grief & Loss Therapy: Healing in the Face of Loss

Experiencing loss can feel like the ground has fallen out from under you. If you’re reading this, you’re likely navigating a deeply painful time, whether it's the loss of a loved one, a significant breakup, or another profound change. The weight of grief can touch every part of your life, leaving you feeling unmoored, overwhelmed, or even numb. You might find yourself struggling to keep up with daily life, wondering how you'll ever move forward. We want you to know: you don't have to carry this burden alone.

At Talk Health Thrive, we understand that grief is a natural, yet profoundly challenging response to loss. While there's no "right way" to grieve, our compassionate grief counseling offers a safe, trauma-informed space to process your emotions and begin to heal. Our approach to loss therapy across Washington State is rooted in empathy, providing you with the tools and support you need.

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How Grief Therapy Can Help You Heal

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Engaging in grief and loss therapy offers a structured and supportive environment to navigate the complexities of your pain. Our skilled therapists utilize evidence-based approaches to help you:

Process Your Emotions: We'll help you understand and articulate the wide range of emotions that accompany grief, providing strategies to cope with their intensity.
Develop Coping Strategies: Learn practical tools and techniques to manage overwhelming feelings, anxiety, and the physical manifestations of grief.
Explore the Meaning of Your Loss: Therapy can assist you in making sense of your loss and finding ways to integrate it into your life story.
Rebuild and Reconnect: While grief changes you, therapy can help you rediscover a sense of purpose, rebuild connections, and find new ways to engage with life.
Navigate Special Challenges: Whether you're dealing with anticipatory grief, complicated grief, or the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, our therapists are here to support you.

We understand that taking the first step can be incredibly difficult, especially when you're in pain. We invite you to reach out to us to learn more about how grief counseling can provide comfort, guidance, and a path toward healing. You don't have to carry this burden alone.

Finding Your Path Through Grief with Therapy

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Grief doesn't follow a straight path; it often comes in waves, leaving you feeling one way one moment and completely different the next. Our therapy helps you navigate these complex emotions:

You'll learn to gently process overwhelming sadness, anger, or guilt without judgment.
You'll discover strategies to cope with the physical and emotional toll of loss on your daily life.
You'll develop a deeper understanding of your unique grieving process, allowing for authentic healing.
For those experiencing persistent pain, we offer specialized care for complicated grief in Washington State, helping you find a path through enduring sorrow.
You'll find ways to honor your loss while rediscovering meaning and hope in your life.

You are not alone in this journey. We are here to walk alongside you, offering a supportive hand as you navigate the complexities of grief. If you're ready to explore how therapy can help you find healing and resilience, we invite you to connect with us. You deserve compassionate support during this difficult time.

You Don't Have to Face This Alone

Our experienced therapists are here to support you on your journey to mental wellness.

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Our Grief & Loss Therapists

Meet our compassionate therapists here to support you.

Alicia Littles, BA, Clinical Intern

Works with

Adults (18+), Couples, Teens (13-17)

Ayca Gillett, BA, Clinical Intern

Works with

Adults (18+), Teens (13-17), Couples

Chloe Wright, BS, Clinical Intern

Works with

Teens (13-17), Adults (18+)

Christine Sanders, BA, Clinical Intern

Works with

Adults (18+), Couples, Teens (13-17)

Heather Melendez, BA, Clinical Intern

Works with

Teens (13-17), Adults (18+)

Kimmie (Kimberley) Cook, MS, Clinical Intern

Works with

Adults (18+)

Michelle Poloni, MS, LMHCA

Works with

Adults (18+)

Nancy Kessler, MA, LMHC

Works with

Teens (13-17), Adults (18+)

Shanna Ahrens, BA, Clinical Intern

Works with

Adults (18+)

Alexandria (Ali) Paul, MA, Intern-Associate

Works with

Adults (18+)

Jason Ross, MA, LMHCA

Works with

Adults (18+)

Natalie Jaeger, MA, LMHCA

Works with

Adults (18+), Teens (13-17)

Erika Morse, MEd., LMHCA

Works with

Adults (18+)

Dannie Cline, MSW, LSWAIC

Works with

Couples, Adults (18+)

Courtney Winner, MSW, LSWAIC

Works with

Teens (13-17), Adults (18+)

Amanda Fowler, MSW, LICSW

Works with

Teens (13-17), Adults 18-35

Jessica Govan, MA, LMFT

Works with

Couples, Adults (18+), Teens (13-17)

Rachael Blair, MSW, LICSW

Works with

Adults (18+), Teens (13-17)

Stephanie Johnson, MSW, LICSW

Works with

Adults (18+)

Amelia Carroll, MS, LMHC, CT

Works with

Women 35+

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you're feeling overwhelmed, unmoored, or numb after a loss, or if daily life feels incredibly difficult to manage, therapy can offer a safe space. We can help you process your emotions and develop coping strategies, so you don't have to carry this burden alone.

Our sessions provide a compassionate, trauma-informed space for you to explore your feelings and experiences. We'll use evidence-based approaches to help you process emotions, develop coping tools, and begin to integrate your loss into your life in a healthy way.

Not at all. While often associated with the loss of a loved one, grief counseling can support you through many profound changes. This includes significant breakups, job loss, health changes, or any other major life transition that leaves you feeling a deep sense of loss.

There's no 'right way' to grieve. Our approach is rooted in empathy and non-judgment. We understand that grief comes in waves and looks different for everyone, and we're here to help you gently process your unique experience without criticism.

Yes, absolutely. Our skilled therapists are equipped to navigate a wide range of challenges, including anticipatory grief, complicated grief, and the unique experiences faced by the LGBTQ+ community. We offer specialized care tailored to your needs.

The length of therapy is unique to each individual and their grieving process. Some people benefit from short-term support, while others prefer longer-term guidance. We'll work together to determine what feels right for you.

Engaging in grief and loss therapy offers a structured and supportive environment to navigate the complexities of your pain. Our skilled therapists utilize evidence-based approaches to help you:

Process Your Emotions: We'll help you understand and articulate the wide range of emotions that accompany grief, providing strategies to cope with their intensity.
Develop Coping Strategies: Learn practical tools and techniques to manage overwhelming feelings, anxiety, and the physical manifestations of grief.
Explore the Meaning of Your Loss: Therapy can assist you in making sense of your loss and finding ways to integrate it into your life story.
Rebuild and Reconnect: While grief changes you, therapy can help you rediscover a sense of purpose, rebuild connections, and find new ways to engage with life.
Navigate Special Challenges: Whether you're dealing with anticipatory grief, complicated grief, or the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, our therapists are here to support you.

Healing From Loss: Find Hope Again

Heal in a Safe Space

Cope with Complex Emotions

Rebuild & Find Hope

Grief & Loss Therapy: Healing in the Face of Loss

How Grief Therapy Can Help You Heal

Finding Your Path Through Grief with Therapy

You Don't Have to Face This Alone

Our Grief & Loss Therapists

Alicia Littles, BA, Clinical Intern

Ayca Gillett, BA, Clinical Intern

Chloe Wright, BS, Clinical Intern

Christine Sanders, BA, Clinical Intern

Heather Melendez, BA, Clinical Intern

Kimmie (Kimberley) Cook, MS, Clinical Intern

Michelle Poloni, MS, LMHCA

Nancy Kessler, MA, LMHC

Shanna Ahrens, BA, Clinical Intern

Alexandria (Ali) Paul, MA, Intern-Associate

Jason Ross, MA, LMHCA

Natalie Jaeger, MA, LMHCA

Erika Morse, MEd., LMHCA

Dannie Cline, MSW, LSWAIC

Courtney Winner, MSW, LSWAIC

Amanda Fowler, MSW, LICSW

Jessica Govan, MA, LMFT

Rachael Blair, MSW, LICSW

Stephanie Johnson, MSW, LICSW

Amelia Carroll, MS, LMHC, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if grief counseling is right for me right now?

What can I expect in a typical grief therapy session?

Is grief counseling only for the loss of a person?

I'm worried about feeling judged or like I'm grieving 'wrong.' How do you approach that?

Do you offer support for specific types of grief, like complicated grief or for the LGBTQ+ community?

How long does grief counseling usually last?

Heal in a Safe Space

Cope with Complex Emotions

Rebuild & Find Hope

Grief & Loss Therapy: Healing in the Face of Loss

How Grief Therapy Can Help You Heal

Finding Your Path Through Grief with Therapy

You Don't Have to Face This Alone

Our Grief & Loss Therapists

Alicia Littles, BA, Clinical Intern

Ayca Gillett, BA, Clinical Intern

Chloe Wright, BS, Clinical Intern

Christine Sanders, BA, Clinical Intern

Heather Melendez, BA, Clinical Intern

Kimmie (Kimberley) Cook, MS, Clinical Intern

Michelle Poloni, MS, LMHCA

Nancy Kessler, MA, LMHC

Shanna Ahrens, BA, Clinical Intern

Alexandria (Ali) Paul, MA, Intern-Associate

Jason Ross, MA, LMHCA

Natalie Jaeger, MA, LMHCA

Erika Morse, MEd., LMHCA

Dannie Cline, MSW, LSWAIC

Courtney Winner, MSW, LSWAIC

Amanda Fowler, MSW, LICSW

Jessica Govan, MA, LMFT

Rachael Blair, MSW, LICSW

Stephanie Johnson, MSW, LICSW

Amelia Carroll, MS, LMHC, CT