Grief & loss · Washington telehealth
Support when loss changes your life.
Loss that has changed daily life, sleep, or your sense of self.
Grief does not need to be turned into a diagnosis.
We can talk about your loss and its impact without assuming that painful feelings are an illness. You may want help because sleep has become difficult, you cannot manage daily tasks, or you are worried about how you are coping.
What an evaluation can clarify
I ask about the loss, your support, daily functioning, mood, sleep, physical health, and safety. We consider whether psychiatric treatment would help, whether therapy or grief support is a better starting point, and whether more than one kind of care is needed.
What medication can and cannot do
Medication cannot undo a loss. If there is a co-occurring condition for which medication may help, we discuss the specific target, possible benefits, and risks. There is no prescription expected simply because you are grieving.
I provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management. I do not provide therapy-only bereavement counseling. If that is what you are looking for, we can discuss the distinction during the consultation.
Grief or depression after a loss? What an evaluation can clarify
Common questions
How do I know whether grief has become something more?
There is no set timeline for grief. Consider an evaluation if daily life, sleep, or work has become very hard to manage, or if hopelessness or feelings of worthlessness persist. If you are thinking about ending your life, call or text 988.
Do I need a diagnosis before contacting you?
No. We can begin with what you have noticed and what you want help with. The free consultation checks fit; a paid psychiatric evaluation is where assessment and treatment planning take place.
How do fees and insurance work?
The first conversation is free, for 15 minutes by video or phone. Insurance participation is not yet active. If you hope to use insurance for future care, you can join the insurance interest list. For appointments before participation is active, see current fees and payment details.