Grief & Loss

I have worked with traditional grief, “non traditional” loss such as the loss of a home or a job, pet loss, and the grief that comes with having to let go of a dream or a goal. Since I work a lot with trauma, I also work frequently with the grief of accepting what we are unable to get from our parents, family of origin, or former partners. While grief is something that simply takes time, it is invaluable having qualified support. The only way to move past grief is to move straight through it, and having someone to sit with you in the hard places can be powerful. Grief work primarily involves social support, sitting with difficult emotions, and self-growth. As a trained grief therapist, I can help you deal with brain fog, guilt, and difficult social interactions, and I will assist you in reaching out to others to get the support that you need.

Simple grief is the pain we feel because we miss the person or thing that we have lost and we are devastated that they are gone. Complicated grief is everything else we feel after a loss, and most likely are the typical issues you would be working on in therapy outside of your loss. If you typically struggle with boundaries, perhaps related to a childhood with a difficult parent, it might be difficult to protect the space and time you need to grieve or to be able to tell others in your life when you have the capacity to sit with their grief as well. A grief therapist that also specializes in areas you would like to improve will best be able to serve you in these difficult times.

I also run a long-term, low-cost grief group. We meet weekly online, and the group is primarily made up of women in their 20’s and 30’s who have lost a loved one, though all are welcome. The group is long term in order to help get you through the most difficult times, especially the “year of firsts.” Grief wants and needs to be seen and heard by others, and this supportive space allows you to connect with others and work through your grief. Please reach out if you are interested in the group.