Grief & Loss
Grief is one of the most profoundly human experiences — and one of the most isolating. Whether you've lost a person, a relationship, a phase of life, or a version of yourself you thought you'd always be, therapy offers a space to grieve fully and honestly, at your own pace.
What It Can Look Like
- check_circle Waves of sadness, numbness, or pain that feel unmanageable
- check_circle Difficulty returning to normal functioning after a loss
- check_circle Guilt — "I should have done more," "I shouldn't feel this way"
- check_circle Anger that seems out of proportion or without a clear target
- check_circle Difficulty talking about the loss with others who don't understand
- check_circle Physical symptoms: fatigue, appetite changes, difficulty concentrating
- check_circle Grief that resurfaces unexpectedly, even years after a loss
- check_circle Anticipatory grief — dreading a loss that hasn't happened yet
There is no right way to grieve, and no timeline you're supposed to follow. Grief doesn't move in stages so much as it moves in waves — and it doesn't always correlate with the size or type of loss as others would measure it. Your grief belongs to you.
What therapy offers isn't a way to fast-forward through grief — it's a space to be fully in it with someone who won't flinch, won't tell you how to feel, and won't rush you. Sometimes the most healing thing is simply having witness.
We may also do practical work: processing complicated grief responses (guilt, anger, relief), navigating the logistical and relational aftermath of loss, honoring what you've lost while beginning to build forward. For some clients, we explore the meaning they want to make of the loss over time.
My Approach
I bring a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to grief work. I follow your lead — grief is not something to be fixed or solved, but held and worked through. For complicated grief responses, I draw on CBT and narrative therapy techniques. For anticipatory grief, we focus on presence and preparation without toxic positivity.