The therapeutic relationship that cultivates self-compassion, trust and openness lends to a safe space for those struggling with moving through the grieving process.
Navigating the intricate terrain of loss and grief is a deeply personal journey, and I am here for you to offer compassionate support. In the therapeutic space, we explore the myriad emotions that accompany loss—the sorrow, the confusion, and the longing. Together, we will work through the stages of grief, honoring the unique way it unfolds in your life. My approach combines empathy with practical coping strategies, providing a safe haven for expression and healing. Whether you're grappling with the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a significant life change, I am here to walk beside you on this transformative path. Together, we can navigate the complexities of grief, fostering resilience and finding a way to integrate loss into a narrative of healing and growth.
Whether you're grieving the death of a loved one, experiencing the end of a relationship, or mourning the loss of identity due to societal pressures or discrimination, I provide a compassionate and affirming space to explore your feelings and experiences. Together, we'll navigate the complex emotions of grief, process your loss, and find ways to honor and remember what or who you've lost. Using evidence-based techniques such as grief counseling, mindfulness, and narrative therapy, we'll work to heal emotional wounds, find meaning in your loss, and rebuild a sense of hope and resilience. You don't have to go through this alone, and I'm here to support you every step of the way on your journey toward healing and acceptance.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a daunting step, especially when navigating the complex emotions of grief. Taking this step is an act of courage and self-compassion. In therapy, you'll find a safe and supportive space where you can explore your feelings, memories, and experiences without judgment. I will walk alongside you on this journey, offering compassion, empathy, and guidance as you navigate the ups and downs of grief.
Every act of embracing something new involves the letting go of something old. Loss denied and grief disallowed are the roadblocks against vitaity. Safety and trust are the foundations that allow the acceptance of loss and the experience of grief and protect against the horrible distortions that can result from defense against the completion of experience.
*Free Consultation* One of the hardest truths to accept is that everything and everyone is impermanent. Loss is devastating, whether it's the loss of a loved one, a job, or a relationship, but it is an inevitable part of life and one with which we can learn to accept and experience without prolonging our suffering. I work to help clients differentiate between pain and suffering and gain the necessary insight and tools to honor and express their pain without allowing it to derail and control them. While supporting you during your process of healing and acceptance, we will work to help you manage feelings and reactions to a death or significant loss. I offer a 15 min free consultation, so please reach out to see if we're a good fit!
FREE consultations! It takes time for many of us to adjust to a "new normal, " whether it be due to a positive life event, such as attending college or starting a family, or a negative experience, such as the sudden loss of a loved one or the end of a relationship. Together, we will process the range of emotions that arise during transitions while helping you develop skills to deal with all the changes you may be experiencing, one step at a time.
Counselor/Therapist, Traditional, Integrative and Mindfulness counseling. Coach, Educator. Over 35 years experience
I will help you move through and gain greater compassionate acceptance to Loss or Grief that you may be experiencing. Loss and Grief is a natural human condition and emotion that is so tender, deep and painful. It may be a personal loss of a loved one, an inner loss of a part of ourselves, or a wordless feeling of a loss or grief to what is happening to nature, other species, our planet. I will be here to support you in the many phases of moving in and through the experience of Loss or Grief. Email for free consultation call.
At Tona Therapy, we specialize in supporting individuals experiencing loss and grief through compassionate and personalized approaches. We understand that loss can deeply impact your emotional well-being and daily life. Our therapists utilize trauma-informed, body-based modalities, and mindfulness practices to help you navigate the complex emotions of grief. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can process your feelings, honor your unique journey of healing, and find ways to integrate your loss into your life. Our goal is to support you in finding meaning, resilience, and a renewed sense of hope as you navigate this challenging time.
I understand that experiencing grief and loss can be one of the most difficult challenges a person can face. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a significant relationship, or a major life transition, grief can be an overwhelming and painful experience.I help clients navigate their grief and loss in a way that is healthy, healing, and meaningful. While I cannot take away the pain of loss, I can offer support, guidance, and compassion as you move through their grief and begin to find a way forward.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified psychodramatist (CP)
Grief , loss and bereavement includes a wide range of complex feelings that can feel never ending and overwhelming. How one experiences these complex feelings is a very personal process, there is no, “right” way to work through this. Together you and I will explore these feelings and work through this in a way that is best for you.
Loss is a part of life, but sometimes it becomes so overwhelming that we lose touch with ourself, our goals, our people, etc. We are here to help you hold your loss or grief so that you can start taking steps forward in your life.
We all experience loss at one point in our lives, but that doesn’t make it easier. Whether you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or something else meaningful to you, loss can leave us feeling alone, depressed, confused, and empty. I have extensive experience working with children and adults who have experienced loss and complicated grief. I provide a safe, gentle, and non judgemental environment and use a mix of trauma focused cognitive behavioral and insight oriented interventions. Through our work together you will begin to process and understand your grief experience, learn coping skills to get you through the day, honor what you have lost, and to ultimately heal.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a daunting step, especially when navigating the complex emotions of grief. Taking this step is an act of courage and self-compassion. In therapy, you'll find a safe and supportive space where you can explore your feelings, memories, and experiences without judgment. I will walk alongside you on this journey, offering compassion, empathy, and guidance as you navigate the ups and downs of grief.