Grief Counseling & Loss Support
Whether facing the loss of a loved one, relationship, health, or other significant life change, I provide compassionate grief counseling to support you through the grieving process and help you find meaning and hope again
Grief is love with nowhere to go. When we lose someone or something deeply important to us—a loved one, a relationship, our health, a job, a dream—the pain can feel unbearable. Grief isn't just sadness; it's a complex mix of emotions: anger, guilt, confusion, relief, numbness, yearning, even moments of unexpected joy or laughter that then bring guilt.
There's no "right" way to grieve, no timeline you should follow, and no expectation that you'll ever "get over" significant losses. Grief counseling isn't about moving on or forgetting—it's about learning to carry your loss in a way that allows you to live fully again. It's about honoring what you've lost while finding ways to integrate that loss into your continuing life story.
Therapeutic Approach for Grief Counseling
Compassionate Presence
Grief needs to be witnessed. I provide a safe space where you can express all the complicated emotions that come with loss without judgment, platitudes, or pressure to "feel better" before you're ready.
Honoring Your Process
Grief doesn't follow a linear path. Some days are harder than others. I'll walk alongside you through the ups and downs, helping you navigate the unique terrain of your grief at your own pace.
Meaning-Making
Part of grief work involves making meaning of your loss, finding ways to maintain connection to what you've lost, and discovering how to carry your loss forward in ways that honor both the pain and the love.
Rebuilding Life
When you're ready, we'll work on gradually rebuilding your life around the loss—not replacing what's gone, but finding new sources of meaning, connection, and purpose as you continue your journey.
Types of Grief & Loss I Support
On complicated grief: Sometimes grief becomes "stuck"—persistent, intense symptoms that significantly impair functioning even long after a loss. If you're experiencing complicated grief, specialized support can help you find a path forward without dishonoring your love for what you've lost.
Next Steps...
Grief is heavy to carry alone. While nothing can take away your pain, compassionate support can help you navigate this difficult journey and eventually find meaning and hope again. Let me walk alongside you through this.
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