GRIEF & TRAUMA THERAPIST. TEAM LEAD.

I’ve always been drawn to and seen the beauty in what others might consider the “darker” parts of life. I’m interested in knowing people in their totality - including rough edges, rawness, joy and strength.

 

I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for the past seven years.  I started my career in social work as a clinician in community mental health, working with high risk crisis clients in Vancouver, Washington. After two years, I became a supervisor, guiding four wraparound teams in interventions to serve families and clients with compassion, out of the box thinking, and humor.

 

Prior to social work, I taught high school English in the public school system in South Central Los Angeles for six years. I love integrating elements of education, learning, and creativity into my sessions with clients.

 

In my therapeutic work, I incorporate elements of self-compassion, mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and internal family systems. I am also a huge fan of exploring existential themes and spirituality, shadow work and the enneagram for clients who are interested in that side of the work!

 

During my free time I love to practice my ukulele, write songs and creative nonfiction, act and storytell. I live with my husband and six month old daughter and becoming a parent has been a wildly difficult and healing experience.

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Washington State License: #LW61151233

Oregon State License: #L15504

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*In-Person & Remote Options

*Kaiser Provider

For twenty years, I have supported individuals experiencing illness and the dying process through my work as a Spiritual Care Counselor in both hospital and hospice settings. Recently, I completed my MA in Counseling Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, CA, with a focus on depth work and the unconscious.

I understand from personal experience that losing someone or something we love can profoundly alter our world. While this is a normal and human experience—one that everyone goes through—it is vital to have support when navigating the
complex terrain of grief, especially when it intersects with deeper trauma and hurt.
 

No matter where you are in your grief journey, I offer a calm, nonjudgmental presence and draw on my extensive experience in grief and bereavement to accompany you through your uniquely personal process of loss.

I began my journey with death and dying as the child of a funeral director, and gratefully inherited his sense of humor. My ideal day includes singing favorite songs, eating delicious food, laughing with good friends, and enjoying the beauty
of the PNW. My wife and I live in Portland with our cat Bodhi.

I work with adults in Oregon, as a Professional Counselor Associate under the clinical supervision of David Habib Martin, MA, MATS, LPC.

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*OHP Provider

I am a grief and trauma therapist who enjoys supporting adolescents, children and adults in Washington D.C.

 

I received my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Howard University. I have worked in schools throughout the District for the past 9 years. I started my career in grief and loss work at the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in 2016. I have facilitated trainings on grief, loss, and trauma to school staff and parents. I am also Perinatal Mental Health Trained as of 2024.

 

As a therapist I believe that the client is the expert on their grief and their journey. Together we will work to create a safe space where the client can achieve healing and liberation from despair. I believe every grief experience is unique, and will work with my clients to enhance resilience and  increase self compassion. 

 

I am passionate about creating safe spaces for folxs to process through the hard transitions and feelings that come with grief, loss, trauma, and life’s challenges. I believe that humans are meant to heal in community and I am honored whenever my clients invite me into theirs.

 

When I am not working I enjoy salsa dancing, going for walks, reading, and spending quality time with my family and friends. 

 

Washington, D.C. License: LC50082064

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*Remote & In-Person

I am a clinical social worker focused on supporting adults, adolescents, and children navigating the impact of trauma, loss, and challenging life transitions. I earned my Master in Social Work degree from University of Maryland, Baltimore and am certified in grief and trauma therapy through the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing.  

 

Before counseling individuals as a therapist, I served as a pediatric hospice social worker. This role deepened my passion for supporting people and families facing immeasurable grief. 

 

I believe that an effective therapist is a trusted collaborator, and I am dedicated to facilitating hope and healing by creating a space that is empathetic and free from judgment. My approach to therapy is holistic and integrative as I work to understand you in the dynamic context of your life. I believe that individual healing and peace are achieved through a careful pace and compassionate attention to your lived experience. 

 

I am restored by nature, yoga, and connecting with friends and loved ones over morning coffee. 

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Listen to Sarah and Katherine discuss child loss.

 

Washington, D.C. License: LG200001404

Maryland License: 30186

New Jersey License: 44SC06053200

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I am a grief and trauma therapist working with people in Maryland and Delaware. I received my Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2010 from the University of Maryland, School of Social Work in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2021 I completed my certification in grief and trauma therapy with the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in Washington D.C

 

My journey towards grief and trauma work took shape in 2018, after several years of hospital and outpatient clinic work. In this work, I witnessed so much healing from genuine human connection and access to self-compassion and curiosity.   

 

In my work, my passion is to be with those living with immense grief and loss, including complicated grief and loss due to suicide. I believe there is no right way to grieve AND that no one should feel all alone in grief. I love being with people through the complexities of grief, witnessing how many people evolve an on-going relationship with their person, navigate both the dark and light moments, and find a way towards an ongoing life.  

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I value time with my husband and two children, especially outside play. I love to hike, swim, and work in the yard. My greatest joys come from developing meaningful connections and exploring our world through travel.  

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Maryland License: #16182

Delaware License: #Q1-0012030

Tennessee License: #8649

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*Remote Only

I believe that if you are human, you are a master of loss. We lose all kinds of things, from car keys to jobs, from our health to people we love (and feel conflicted about). Yet it can be hard to find spaces where all, if any, expressions of loss and grief are welcome. My intention is to create a space together in which your experiences and feelings can be accessed and explored with warmth, curiosity, and at your own pace.

In my practice, I integrate my training in grief and trauma-focused therapies, mindfulness and somatic techniques, and relational psychodynamic approaches to healing. My experiences as a leadership coach and facilitator, non-profit director, birth doula, yoga teacher, parent, child, and friend all inform how I support people through major life changes and challenges. I hold an MSW from the Smith College School for Social Work and completed clinical internships at the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing and the DC Rape Crisis Center. I also hold an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. My best learning has come from the people who have trusted me to hold their hearts through joys and sorrows. I am practicing under the supervision of Willa Day Morris and Katherine Hatch.

Beyond work, I value time with my family, running in nature, sleep, and a great meal in community.
 

District of Columbia License #LG200001725

Maryland License #31028

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*Accepting new clients

*In-Person & Remote Options

I am a grief and trauma therapist working with people in Washington, D.C. and Maryland.

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Because of my previous work as a teacher and a school counselor, I have an orientation toward the importance of healing in community. I currently also work as the Resilient Scholars Project School-Based Coordinator at the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in Washington D.C.

I feel deeply and know that the pain of loss, while sometimes intolerable, can be navigated together. I know the courage it takes to share your story with someone and believe in the importance of allowing ourselves to truly be seen and held in the midst of immense pain. There is a tenderness to navigating grief with one another; I will provide a space where your story can be held and honored with compassion.

I value spending time outside with my giant dog and having adventures with friends. Currently, I enjoy the occasional boxing class and am learning to press flowers.

I am a clinical social worker specializing in the intersection of grief and trauma. I received my Masters in Social Work in 1990 from The University of Pennsylvania and began my social work career in domestic violence and services to the unhoused, providing support to individuals facing traumatic loss, marginalization and violence. In 2009 I completed a two-year post-graduate clinical training program at the Washington School of Psychiatry, and in 2022 I completed my certification in grief and trauma therapy with the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in Washington D.C

I believe that grief in all its nuances is a deeply personal, human and normal response to many types of loss that can be perfectly normal and feel awful at the same time. Grief exists at the intersection of the “mess”, and can often feel overwhelming and unmanageable, especially at the beginning. I believe that we learn to live with loss, integrating it and carrying on as it becomes a part of our narrative.

As a therapist with training in grief, loss, and trauma, I use an integrated approach - including mindfulness and yoga - to work with you to identify and focus on what you want to change. We all have resilience and strength; at times it can be hard to find, and current circumstances in our world make this harder than ever. I believe that we are formed by our experiences, but that we should not be beholden to them. Together we will focus on ways to help support you in making changes you desire, creating a safe and mindful place for that change to begin.

A life-long native of the District of Columbia, I love my hometown, my family and gardening.

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I am a practice manager and virtual assistant based in Austin, Texas and specializing in supporting mental health practices. I have a Bachelor's degree in English Writing and Rhetoric from St. Edward's University.

 

My background is in nonprofit administration and my passion is in doing work that really makes a difference. I'm an advocate of therapy for everyone, so working with therapists in my business is a natural fit for me.

 

There are few things I enjoy more than good breakfast tacos, live music, and spending time with my family. I am so fortunate to be a mom to my daughter, Marigold "Goldie," who was born in 2022.