Grief or Loss

Losing someone or something you love is hard. What's more, is that no one really understands what it feels like for you. Your experience with grief is unique and speaking about how you currently feel in the midst of gut-wrenching loss is a key to finding your way through other issues as well. If we leave our grief unattended, it will be a strenuous task to find your way out of other underlying issues. Walk with me and we can find a path which provides you with comfort and peace.

I have been a facilitator of grief support groups and a therapist for many clients who've felt the impacts of grief (both acute and prolonged grief). I help my clients honor their grief, make space for complex emotional experiences, feel connection with their loved ones, and re-engage in values-consistent and meaningful activities.

Grief never goes away it just changes how we live. I specialize in working with grieving families and children utilizing multiple modalities based on the type of loss, the age of my client and their relationship with the person who died. Nobody grieves the same, and grief looks different across the lifespan. My goal is to provide you with the support and space to learn how to live your life with grief.

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.

Losing someone or something we care about can have profound impacts on us. It can change how we understand the world, our relationship to ourself, and can feel so big we don't even know how to talk about it. My goal is to help you explore the variety of reactions you may be having, think more about past experiences with grief and loss, and develop some tools around coping with this massive change in your life.

I have extensive knowledge and experience on guiding clients through the grief process.

Each person's experience of loss is unique. There is no "right" way to grieve, however it can feel overwhelming and isolating to navigate this journey. My hope is to support you in creating a safe space to experience your grief in a healing way, and to support you in whatever healing looks like for you. It often feels like we are told to move past, or get over our loss. The real work is perhaps to find a way to transform our lives to hold space for our loss in a sustainable way.

Grief and loss are unavoidable experiences in life, but knowing that cognitively doesn't always make it any easier. I believe in creating a safe space for individuals and couples to explore and process their emotions surrounding the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or any significant aspect of their life. I believe we are inherently resilient creatures who feel deeply; experiencing grief and loss with my clients is something I feel honored to be able to provide.

I provide a safe and empathetic environment for clients to express their feelings of loss, helping them navigate the complex emotions associated with grief. In addition, I encourage clients to share their stories, allowing them to reframe their experiences and find meaning in their loss. This process can facilitate healing and acceptance.

Loss is painful and complex. It can be accompanied by feelings of guilt or despair, and behaviors including avoidance, difficulty identifying your needs or setting healthy boundaries, irritability or angry outbursts, or isolation, to name a few. Grief and loss manifest so differently from person to person it’s impossible to predict its path. But you don’t have to work through it alone. With support, you can find a voice for your pain, overcome obstacles to joy, and move forward with confidence.

Grief and loss can come in different forms. Sometimes we don't have all the pieces to understand a loss. Sometimes we struggle to find meaning in a death, or eternally asking if the outcome would have changed if we did something different. There are enduring bonds that are worth companioning; that the relationship has moved from presence to memory and is still very much alive and well. Sometimes, therapy is the space to share the memory of what this relationship is.

We have multiple therapists who specialize in grief/loss on our team and we offer an ongoing trauma and loss therapy group. Trauma and loss go hand-in-hand and many of our clients have experienced traumatic loss.

I have had extensive professional experience in helping patients and their families in Palliative Care and Senior Centers, who are grieving the loss of loved ones.

Alison provides tools for 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.

My previous work in hospice provided insight and experiencing into grief and loss. Grief is often a non-linear, sometimes chaotic experience, and I will be there to support you through the discomfort that may arise. I will honor the deeply personal nature of your grieving process, while also offering practical skills to help you recognize when grief is present. With increased awareness and the integration of effective coping strategies, you will have new ways to respond to and hold spa

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.

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 have specialized training in the Grief Recovery Method.