You don't have to be okay here.
And that's what makes it okay.
Grief Therapy for Teens
Online grief therapy for teens ages 13–17 in Washington and Montana.
DYLAN SPRADLIN, MA, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
(they/them)
Grief doesn't always look like sadness.
How do you answer “How are you doing?” when you don't know, and how you feel changes from second to second?
Honestly, that question should be retired. Along with half the other things people say when they're trying to help.
No wonder you're pulling away.
Maybe someone died. Maybe your parents separated, your best friend stopped being your friend, you moved away from everything familiar, or your life changed in a way you never asked for.
And maybe nobody else seems to understand why it's such a big deal.
Or maybe you're holding it together. Angry. Numb. Taking care of everyone else because their pain is worse than yours. Right?
This is a place where you don't have to explain yourself, hold it together, or make anyone else feel better.
You get to just be you.
You don't have to talk about it.
Seriously. You don't have to sit across from me and answer questions about your feelings.
We can draw, play games, listen to music, make things, laugh, or sit quietly. You can tell me everything, absolutely nothing, or somewhere in between.
I'm a play therapist, but that doesn't mean we're going to play with little-kid toys.
We'll figure out what works for you. And you get a say in how we spend our time together.
Therapy from your own space. Really.
Your room. Your favorite flannel pajamas. Your pet wandering into the conversation. All welcome.
Online therapy means you can show up somewhere you already feel comfortable. No unfamiliar office, no awkward waiting room, and no pressure to sit perfectly still in front of a camera.
You can move around, take a break, or show me something that's important to you.
We'll make it work for you.
Your space. Your story.
Your parents might be the ones who helped you get here, but this is your therapy.
I'm not here to report everything you say back to them. What we talk about stays between us, with a few important safety and legal exceptions that I'll explain before we begin.
Sometimes I'll check in with your parents about how they can support you, but you won't be left guessing about what I'm sharing.
You deserve a place where you can be honest without worrying about everyone else's reactions.
Not sure about therapy? That's okay, too.
You don't have to know what you want to talk about, how therapy works, or even whether you'll like it.
We can start with a conversation. No pressure to have anything figured out.
Grab your parent or official grown up, and let’s talk about it.