Therapy for Grief
Grief is a deeply personal experience that can take on many different forms, and no matter what kind of loss you’re carrying, it’s real, valid, and worthy of acknowledgment. Whether you’re mourning the death of a loved one, navigating life without them, or experiencing a loss that might not be as immediately visible—like the end of a relationship, a major life transition, the loss of health, identity, or the future you once envisioned—your grief matters. It’s not just about what’s gone; it’s about what has shifted, what will never be the same, and the pieces of yourself that have been affected along the way. Society may push you to “move on” or “find closure,” but grief doesn’t operate on a neat timeline, and it certainly doesn’t conform to a standard set of stages.
It’s messy, unpredictable, and, at times, overwhelming. It comes in waves, with moments of relative calm and others where it crashes unexpectedly. There may be days when you feel like you're holding it together, and others when the simplest tasks feel impossibly heavy. In therapy, there’s no expectation that you should rush through your grief or suppress your emotions to fit a prescribed narrative. Together, we’ll honor your loss and the full spectrum of emotions that come with it. We’ll explore how you can navigate life moving forward—not by forgetting what you've lost, but by learning to carry that grief in a way that allows you to live with it, without it taking over. Healing is not about erasing your love or memories; it’s about creating space to hold them while also making room for your growth.
Grief doesn’t have to be navigated alone. I’m here to walk alongside you in the sorrow, the confusion, and even the moments of light that will eventually begin to emerge. Your grief is yours to carry, and you have the right to grieve in the ways that feel authentic to you, free from societal pressure or judgment. Grief can manifest in countless ways, and it rarely follows a predictable or conventional path. Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one or grieving something less visible—such as the end of a relationship, a shift in health, disability, or a dream for the future—it can feel isolating, overwhelming, and invalidating at times.
Here are some struggles you might be facing as you navigate grief:
Feeling lost or uncertain of your identity after a major loss. Struggling with the unpredictability of grief and the waves that hit when you least expect them.
Facing pressure from others to "move on" before you feel ready. Wrestling with guilt—whether for things left unsaid, relief after suffering, or for feeling moments of joy again.
Wondering if your grief is “too much” or “not enough” for others to understand.
Grieving something that isn’t widely recognized, like chronic illness, disability, or a significant life change. Feeling isolated, as if no one truly understands or validates your grief. Struggling with shifts in your sense of identity, purpose, or the way you see the future. Experiencing emotional numbness, exhaustion, or difficulty functioning day-to-day. Trying to honor your loss while figuring out how to move forward with your life. Grief is complicated, and there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to experience it. Whatever you’re grieving, therapy provides a space to process, heal, and find your way forward in a way that feels true to you, not to societal expectations. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone.