Life brought you here. Let’s figure out what’s next.
Something has changed — a relationship, a loss, an accumulation of hard things. I help thoughtful adults find their footing again.
Compassionate, collaborative counseling in person in Bellevue and online throughout Washington State
Sometimes, things become overwhelming, and you could use some support.
A relationship ended, or is ending. Someone you love has become distant, or has gone radio silent. You're grieving something — a person, a marriage, a version of your life you'd counted on. Or maybe nothing dramatic happened at all, and that's the confusing part: you just feel stuck, disconnected, like you've lost the thread of yourself somewhere along the way.
Whatever brought you here, you're in the right place. Things can get better. Not by pretending the hard parts aren't hard — but by facing them with someone steady beside you.
What you’re hoping for: to feel less overwhelmed, less emotionally raw, and to be more present and grounded. To have more clarity about what’s happening, and how to move forward. To feel more connected with people you care about. To find more meaning in your days, and more trust in your inner voice.
You’re not afraid to do the work—but you don’t want to do it alone.
I work with adults navigating complex relationship dynamics, loss, and big life transitions that feel too complex — and too personal — to navigate alone. If you find yourself going through any of the following, I'd love to help you.
Divorce and Breakups
Betrayal and Affair Recovery
Grief and Loss
Family Estrangement
Aging Parents
Relationship Difficulties
Often, these are situations where there are rarely quick fixes or one-size-fits-all answers. But I can assure you that I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation.
Have a seat,
let’s talk.
I'm Kristy Swanson, a licensed mental health counselor based in Bellevue, WA. I work with adults navigating the kind of losses that don't resolve quickly — fractured relationships, grief that keeps shifting shape, unhealthy emotional patterns that have become part of the furniture.
I work best with people who are ready to slow down and go deeper. Who want real change, not just better coping skills.
I can help you with…
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Relationships
Whether a spouse, a life partner, a family member, or a friend, relationships are at the heart of what gives our lives shape and meaning. Yet they can also be sources of frustration, disappointment, and stress. Divorce, betrayal, estrangement, or disconnection can turn your world upside down and cause deep pain and heartache. I help you work your way through difficult emotions, figure out what happened, and identify what you want to do going forward.
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Grief and Loss
Grief is bigger than most people expect. It can be the loss of a person, and it's also the loss of a marriage, a relationship, a role you'd held for years, a future you'd counted on, a version of yourself you thought you knew. I help people sit with all of it, make sense of it, and find their way through.
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Life Transitions
Sometimes, life throws you an unexpected curve ball. Divorce, loss of a loved one, career stress, family drama, and other plot twists can bring feelings of grief, anger, anxiety, burnout, and numbness. I can help you navigate through painful circumstances, make difficult choices and decisions, and find greater resilience, emotional stability, and well-being in the midst of uncertainty and upheaval.
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Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression can show up at any time in life, sometimes in response to particular circumstances, or sometimes for no identifiable reason. I can help you learn effective tools and practices that will help you find more peace, ease, and lightness, and leave you feeling grounded and stable even when working through difficult times.