Kathy Knieriem, LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

You can get through this. I’ll be with you every step of the way.

Right now, it may feel difficult to imagine a life without the pain or sadness you’re experiencing. I want you to know that’s okay. Despite what society tells us, grief isn’t something to get “over.” It’s something to get through. As a therapist specializing in grief and loss, I’m here to meet you wherever you are on your journey and to support you as you move toward a life that feels meaningful, manageable, and joyful again.

Whether you’ve experienced loss due to the death of a loved one, miscarriage or infant loss, changes due to illness or aging, or something else, your story is important and welcome here. I believe that each of us has incredible strength, knowledge, and potential within us to heal from painful and challenging experiences. Together, we can help you discover it.

I’m here to help you process your grief, honor it and its impact, and, over time, regain a sense of meaning and hope about the future. 

A little more about me…

I love enjoying a hot cup of coffee in my backyard, gardening and growing flowers, and simply being outdoors. My husband and I enjoy camping and paddling our canoe with our dogs, especially on the Nisqually River Delta.

I pursued therapy as a profession in my middle adulthood because I experienced a heartbreaking loss that totally devastated me. I received tools and healing support from a wonderful therapist; she inspired me to gain the education and skills to be a vessel of healing and comfort. I am led to work with people who have experienced grief and loss because I have learned that choosing to heal and participate in life is a beautiful and lovely experience.

My philosophy in life (and as a therapist) is to treat others with kindness and respect and to be genuine and honest. My goal is to offer a safe place to land in order to help others find hope and movement forward.

“On particularly rough days when I’m sure I can’t possibly endure, I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days so far is 100% and that is pretty good.” ~ Author Unknown