Grief or Loss

Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Part of the human experience is encountering & coping with loss. This is unavoidable. Grief and loss encompass many areas including but not limited to the death of a loved one, a pet, the loss of a relationship, job or an unexpected change in health. Grief & loss may be related to a dream or narrative we had for self which may no longer be an option. Heartache is real and can be devastating. It is important to put words to our emotions and allow them to move opposed to remaining stagnant.

We all experience loss in our lives whether it is the loss of an influential person, job or experience. We even experience loss and grief with \'good\' things happen, we move, have the birth or adoption of a child, get a new job, etc. We often need help and compassion to sort through the various feelings and process the steps to help us move into places of acceptance of our new situations. Comprehensive grief work can help us get through and around change with compassion for ourselves.

Bereavement refers to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction for any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep, deep sadness. The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to the person who’s passed, and other factors.Whatever your personal symptoms are, grief and bereavement counseling have been proven to help.

Besides learning how to be with my own grief and loss, I find the issues of grief and loss to be especially important because our culture is uncomfortable and seemingly unable to allow us the space and time to grieve our many losses.

We’ll explore how trauma and grief impact your body, mind, and spirit. Together, we’ll identify your focus areas and treatment methods that feel right for you. I’ll introduce tools to manage triggers and navigate daily life with more ease. In a safe, supportive space, you can process emotions and nurture yourself in new ways. With compassion and care, you can move forward feeling lighter, clearer, and more hopeful.

Therapy with me is informed by my five years spent as a hospice social worker and extensive grief and loss training. I help people deal with their grief or loss in any way they need and I understand that my clients are the expert of their own grief and loss experiences. They know nothing is off-limits, no thought or feeling will be judged, that this is a safe place to get it all out.

I've worked with clients on a variety of grief and loss scenarios, from parental loss to loss of employment. I've worked for 30+ years on my own complicated grief & loss in psychoanalysis.

I was previously a certified grief professional and have extensive experience in grief and loss. I also have experience in hospice work and end of life challenges.

Grief and loss is a unique yet universal experience. All humans will experience the death of a loved one at some point. The death of a loved one is devastating and it might even be hard to imagine surviving. I strive to provide a space where all your grief, love, and yearning can exist because it's valid. Grief can be as big as your love for the person missing from your life. I'm here to end the stigma around grief and give you space to honor the story & relationship of you & your loved one.

Grief isn’t about letting go but drawing our loved ones closer in a new way. The love and bond continue, allowing us to honor their memory and find healing through the enduring connection that remains. Loss, whether it's the end of a relationship, a life transition, or other significant changes, isn't about letting go but about redefining our connection. The bond and experiences we shared remain, helping us honor what was and find healing through the lasting impact it had on our lives.

Do you feel as if you're unable to move forward? Does your loss encompass your daily life? Do you struggle with feeling numb or emotionally overwhelmed? I've worked with clients on honoring their grief and remembering their loss. We work towards honoring their feelings while helping them reconnect with their lives. You don't have to go through this alone. Together, we can work towards healing.

I am a Grief Certified Therapist, I understand grief and meet you where you are to support you through the heartbreak of loss to find healing and hope.

Losing someone you love can be overwhelming. Grief can make us feel like no one understands. I provide a safe space for you to work through your grief and find ways to work through the hurt and suffering of loss. We can together help you find ways to see your loss from a perspective that allows post-traumatic growth and healing from what you can't fix and what seems hopeless. We can instill hope through finding ways to see your loss in a way that helps you get through your sadness.

Grief and loss is complicated. Sometimes those around us don’t understand or don’t know how to treat us or talk to us after we’ve experienced a loss. Losing a loved one or something major in our lives is something that we’re expected to “get over”. I help people find their grief and what they need during these hard times without the expectation of “getting over it”. I primarily use Complicated Grief Therapy but I also just listen, talk to you about the loss and hold space as needed.

Grief is a complex emotional journey—a confrontation of loss in all of it's forms. Although we may tend to associate grief with a death loss, grief is an expansive term for a diverse range of losses—whether it's a transition to a new city, a loss of a friendship, a faith transition, or a late diagnosis of autism or ADHD in adulthood. Every loss deserves to be acknowledged and held with care and support.

There is no rule book for grief and loss. It can come in waves. It can look a lot different from person to person because we all grieve in our own unique way. I will walk with you through the trenches of grief through processing the loss you have experienced, and working with you toward a place of being able to move forward in a safe and effective way.

Grief can arise from both death-related and non-death-related losses. Whether your loss is recent or occurred years ago, psychotherapy can help you navigate the complex emotions that accompany it, such as sadness, anger, shame, regret, guilt, and unresolved feelings.