Every grieving experience is different. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after the loss of someone else. Whatever your personal symptoms are, grief and bereavement counseling have been proven to help.
If you are experiencing grief-related thoughts, behaviors, or feelings that are distressing, please contact me today for a free consultation
In grief and loss therapy, I begin by creating a safe space for clients to express their emotions and share their experiences. Through compassionate listening and empathy, I help clients navigate the stages of grief at their own pace. Using evidence-based techniques such as narrative therapy and mindfulness, I support clients in processing their feelings of loss and adjusting to life changes. Together, we explore ways to honor and remember their loved ones while finding meaning and purpose in their own lives. Regular sessions allow for ongoing support and adjustment of therapeutic strategies as needed, empowering clients to heal and find resilience amidst loss.
When we love someone, a big part of our life energy gets tied up with that person. How do we get that energy back when there’s a loss? In therapy, every time you talk about the person with feeling, a bit of your life energy returns to you and becomes available for you to use going forward.
Grieving the death of a loved one is of course entirely natural. At times, we may experience or feel we are stuck in our journey through grief. Together, we will process your feelings and determine how we can best help you move forward while still honoring your loved one.
Grief feels insurmountable. Even the smallest task may require more emotional energy than the person has to complete the task. Grief affects every other area of a person's life. Grief treatment is primarily person centered. My job as a therapist is to allow my clients to cry or scream or say horrible things about the person they have lost because I won't judge you for anything you say or do. For most people no one else in their lives understands why they are still grieving. Grief and I are old friends. I don't expect you to grieve the same way I do or the same way anyone else does. I just offer you a space to be yourself and say the quiet thoughts out loud.
Although grief is an inevitable part of life, the loss of a loved one is always an unexpected and challenging situation to cope with, even when the loss is expected. It stirs up a myriad of complex emotions, and its reality dwarfs everything you’ve heard about grieving. There is no way to prepare to grieve and the process of adapting to a significant loss can vary dramatically from one person to another. It often depends on a person’s background, beliefs, and relationship to what was lost.
As time passes, most come to terms with their loss and learn to cope in their own ways. Others, however, struggle with grief for prolonged periods without improvement, and as a result, their ability to carry on with daily activities is disrupted. Women who experience grief sometimes may feel guilt, depression, and may struggle with their normal daily activities.
Grief can take the joy out of life, and you may feel like you will not or cannot regain any feelings of vitality experienced before the loss. I stress that each person must be allowed to grieve in a manner that is suitable for them. If you are suffering loss and feel like you are stuck, therapy is in order and can provide you with a space that friends and loved ones may not be able to provide, especially if they too are affected. Allow yourself time to heal, but reach out to me if you are drowning in grief.
Most people will experience loss at some point in their lives. Grief is a reaction to any form of loss. Bereavement is a type of grief involving the death of a loved one.
Bereavement and grief encompass a range of feelings from deep sadness to anger. The process of adapting to a significant loss can vary dramatically from one person to another. It often depends on a person’s background, beliefs, and relationship to what was lost.
If you're struggling with loss and grief, I help you channel your feelings into creative projects that will help you honor your loved one, find closure, and learn how to live day by day.
Grief is experienced differently by each individual. I provide education about the Stages of Grief. Each individual grieves loss differently. I process with my clients about the loss and assist with providing tools that resonants with the client so that it's beneficial for processing.
Loss is often devastating. I can help clients process their grief and eventually find peace with their memories, supporting those individuals while they rebuild their lives.
Grief counseling provides compassionate support for those navigating the profound pain of loss. I can help you process grief, adapt to a new reality, and find enduring connections while embarking on a healing journey
We all experience loss at some point. For many, it seems like an unending darkness. I'll sit with you in the dark until it daylight comes. Let's make some space.
Grief is not a process that you go through and get past, but a total reshaping of your love and your life. I believe grief is an active process, and though it feels like your emotions are unpredictable, there are skills that can help you manage what you are feeling and and to create a new life for yourself while honoring the past. Maybe you are grieving the loss of a loved one or the loss of a job, or perhaps something you've longed for is not working out or did not turn out how you had imagined. Any of these situations are worthy of grief. You deserve a place to voice all of your feelings and to feel supported, as you are adjusting to a reality that you did not ask for and do not want. I have worked with many types of grief, and some of my specialty areas are in miscarriage and NICU parenting. If you are hurting, disappointed, frustrated, angry, confused, or feeling numb and have experienced or are going through any type of loss, please reach out. I'd love to talk about what healing looks like to you and how I can help you in the process.