Grief or Loss

Much of what we identify as trauma is directly related to grief and loss. Loss of dream, opportunity, relationship, job, friend or family member death - the list goes on and on. The sadness and disappointment that life can pile on can leave us feeling flattened, anxious and maybe even hopeless. Fortunately talk therapy and structured grief work can really help. As can neurobased therapies which help the body to release negative body memories that may be keeping us low.

Any kind of grief and loss is breathtaking. You are left feeling shocked, forgetful and helpful. But grieving shouldn't be done alone. I am here to listen and give you the support to feel without judgment or expectations. Your grieving process will be validated and you will begin to find light, meaning, and purpose again. Even though you will forever miss your loss, you will find a new path. Your journey will continue and you will find joy again.

We live in a culture that doesn't recognize grief as a natural part of the human experience. You may be feeling isolated or misunderstood in the wake of a personal loss. I'm here to hold your experience and validate your feelings so that you don't have to feel so alone.

As a former hospice social worker, I know that grief isn’t something we simply "get over." It’s not linear, and it stays with us in different ways. Therapy can help you learn to live with the presence of your grief, rather than trying to erase it. I’m here to support you as you navigate the waves of loss, creating space for your feelings and helping you find ways to carry your grief with compassion and understanding.

Experiencing grief is personal and people experience grief differently. You may experience crying spells, feel anxious, worried, sad, depressed, have trouble sleeping. Grief is an intensely emotional experience and often shows up in our bodies as fatigue, nausea, aches & pains, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping. If you are experiencing loss and grief, therapy can help.

Grief is a natural response to loss, whether from the death of a loved one, a relationship ending, or major life changes. This emotional process can bring feelings of sadness, anger, confusion, and guilt. I offer compassionate grief counseling in a supportive environment, recognizing that grief is unique to each person. I provide tools to help you process emotions and cope with pain. My goal is to honor your feelings and support you as you move forward.

I specialize in Pet Bereavement. The loss of a pet is often misunderstood and undervalued by our society. I am here to help you feel heard and process through your pain. I utilize EMDR therapy to help you get back on your feet while remember and embracing your loss.

Grief touches us all differently, whether you're dealing with the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or other significant losses. I provide space to honor your unique grieving process while helping you navigate the practical and emotional challenges that arise. Drawing from both evidence-based approaches and existential understanding, we work together to process your loss, manage difficult emotions, and gradually find ways to move forward while honoring what matters most to you.

I have specialized training in the Grief Recovery Method.

I am experienced in helping clients acknowledge and engage with their grief or loss. This could be a life transition, change in relationship, death of a loved one, etc.

I approach Grief and Loss primarily from ACT. We often deal with hard emotions by suppressing them, which typically only leads to further suffering. I hope to help clients find ways to approach hard feelings like grief incrementally so they can move forward in their healing without feeling overwhelmed by it. I will also utilize storytelling, creative projects, and visualization to support you in feeling connected to people and experiences you have lost.

Whether you’re grieving the passing of a loved one, a beloved pet, a job or dealing with other kinds of loss, I am here to help you process it and cope with it in healthy ways. Grief and loss can leave us changed, but it doesn't have to be for the worst. They can be deeply enriching experiencing that lead to greater understanding of ourselves and new perspectives in the way we see the world and ourselves. So let's talk about it, let's bring it out into the open.

For clients who are going through grief of loss, it may feel like everything in life is turned upside down. Grief is a difficult thing to process, but it is not impossible. Together, we will learn to manage our emotions and explore the meaning of grief. Only then will we be able to flourish.

I have personal and professional experience with loss and grief. If you are seeking therapy to cope with this pain, I'm sorry for your loss. I view the pain of grief as a reflection of how important your loved one is in your life. It would be my honor to provide emotional support, perspective and healing energy during this most challenging of times.

Loss is a normal part of life, and the grief that accompanies it can be transformational. People often fear and try to escape their grief because it's so painful, yet allowing ourselves to experience it with love can break our hearts wide open, making us more appreciative and compassionate human beings. I was trained as a grief counselor in my graduate school years, and have always treasured the humbling experiences of seeing people become more alive through navigating their grief.

We understand that endings of any kind, from the loss of a job to the loss of a loved one, can be some of the toughest challenges anyone can face in life. We also support those who are in anticipatory grief—the anxiety of an upcoming loss—and help you move through all the variations of grief and loss that will come your way. We aim to provide you with the resources and support to cope with your loss and find a path forward. Our team is here to guide you through healing and riding the waves.

The worst has happened and you're: Feeling Intense sorrow & pain Unable to focus/obsessing over the past or avoiding reminders. Intensely longing or pinning for the deceased. Feeling shocked over and over, "It can't be true." Feeling numbness or detachment. Drowning in loneliness for your loved one. Don't go through this alone. Myself and the support system you already have, or the one I can help you build, will be there as you face this difficult time.

After working in pediatric palliative care and cancer care for the last 5 years, I have supported many families with the profoundly painful experience of the death of their child. Your grief is not a standalone piece of yourself that needs to be “fixed”. My hope is to be able to help support you in growing around your grief, developing tools to help you cope and living your life in alignment with your hopes and values.