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Compassionate Grief & Loss Counseling

Private, judgment-free therapy for individuals experiencing loss. In-person and virtual options available.

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Work with a Licensed Therapist with ECC to  Help You Navigate Grief

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Grief affects everyone differently. Whether your loss is recent or long-standing, our licensed therapists provide a supportive space to talk, process, and move at your own pace.

Who it’s for

  • Individuals coping with the loss of a loved one
  • Adults facing major life transitions
  • Anyone feeling overwhelmed or “stuck” in grief
  • Long-term or complicated grief
  • Caregivers processing end-of-life experiences
  • Adolescents seeking support in understanding their emotions

If grief has disrupted your daily life, your sense of direction, or your ability to feel like yourself, this page was created for you.

You Don’t Have to Navigate Things Alone

Grief Therapy Services

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We offer calm, supportive sessions designed to help you make sense of your emotions without pressure or expectations:

One-on-one grief counseling

  • Support for loss, separation, and major life changes
  • Virtual grief therapy options
  • Counseling for long-term or complicated grief
  • Gentle guidance for emotional reflection and organization

What to Expect

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When you begin grief counseling with us, you can expect:

  • A calm, confidential space
  • A therapist who listens without judgment
  • Room to talk openly and honestly
  • Tools that help you understand your experience
  • Sessions guided by your pace and comfort level

Our role is to walk alongside you—not to rush your process, but to help you find clarity and steadiness along the way.

Meet Our Therapists Who Specialize in Grief Counseling 

Autumn Skye Moore

Autumn is a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive clinician who supports clients through all forms of grief and loss. She helps individuals navigate the emotional, relational, and existential changes that come with grief, offering a warm, grounding space to process pain, reconnect with themselves, and rebuild meaning. Drawing from ACT, CBT, DBT, narrative, and existential approaches, Autumn tailors her work to each person’s experience—supporting them in honoring their loss while moving toward a life that feels more connected and authentic.

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Melissa Polanco

Melissa specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults as they navigate grief, loss, and major life transitions. With a warm, compassionate approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she helps young people make sense of overwhelming emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy tools for coping. Melissa creates a safe and supportive space where youth can process their experiences, feel understood, and begin healing in a way that honors both their grief and their growth.

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Katherina Daczko

Kat brings a compassionate, collaborative approach to supporting clients of all ages through grief and loss. With a foundation in DBT and trauma-informed care, she helps individuals navigate the intense emotions, identity shifts, and relational changes that often accompany grief. Kat draws on her experience in community mental health, school-based counseling, and play therapy to create a developmentally attuned, emotionally safe space—whether working with children, adolescents, or adults. She supports clients in making sense of their experiences, building practical coping skills, and reconnecting with meaning during times of profound transition.

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Corinne McIntyre

Corinne also supports clients who are navigating grief in its many forms—whether they are processing the loss of a loved one, a major life transition, or a shift in identity. She understands that grief can feel isolating, disorienting, and deeply personal, and she works to create a compassionate, steady space where clients can move through their experience at their own pace. Corinne helps individuals honor what they’ve lost while rebuilding connection, meaning, and a sense of groundedness in their lives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grief counseling is a supportive, therapeutic process that helps you navigate the emotional, physical, and relational changes that come with loss. A trained therapist offers tools, space, and guidance to help you understand your grief, express your emotions, and move toward healing at your own pace.

You might benefit from grief counseling if your loss feels overwhelming, if daily life has become difficult, or if you feel stuck, isolated, or unsure how to cope. Grief support can help whether your loss is recent or something you’ve been carrying for years. There is no “right” reason to seek help—if you’re hurting, you deserve support.

Your therapist will work with you to understand your unique experience and goals. Sessions may include talking through emotions, learning coping tools, exploring the meaning of your loss, or finding ways to stay connected to your loved one. Therapy is always individualized—there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

During a session, you’ll have a safe and compassionate space to share what you’re going through. Your therapist may guide you in reflection, offer grounding techniques, help you process painful emotions, or explore thoughts and memories connected to your loss. You set the pace, and your therapist walks beside you.

Grief therapy looks different for everyone. Some people find relief in a few months, while others prefer longer-term support as they move through different stages of healing. Your therapist will help you determine the frequency and duration that best supports your needs.

Yes. While general therapy addresses a wide range of emotional or relational concerns, grief counseling focuses specifically on the unique experience of loss—whether from death, divorce, illness, life transitions, or other significant changes. It is centered on honoring your connection, understanding your grief, and integrating the loss into your life.

Yes. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions for individuals, couples, families, teens, and children across Washington. Virtual appointments make it easy to get care from the comfort of your home.

We support clients experiencing all forms of loss, including:

  • Death of a loved one
  • Miscarriage, stillbirth, or fertility struggles
  • Divorce or separation
  • Loss of health or mobility
  • Job loss or major life transitions
  • Trauma-related loss
  • Loss due to addiction or overdose

No loss is “too small” or “not enough.” If it matters to you, it matters to us.

There’s no perfect timing. Some people seek help immediately, while others come months or years later. If your emotions feel overwhelming, if you feel stuck, or if you simply want compassionate support as you process, it’s an appropriate time.

Scheduling is simple. You can:

  • Call our Bellevue office at (425) 242-6267
  • Call our Kirkland office at (425) 242-6267
  • Email us at intake@eastsidecounselingcenter.com
  • Or click Find Your Therapist to be matched with a provider who fits your needs

We’re here to help you begin your journey toward healing.

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