Grief or Loss

Grief and loss are normal aspects of experience that too often are complicated by a lack of support or resources, unrealistic expectations about the grieving process, and social pressures to quickly "resolve" one's grief. While it can be valuable to draw upon what has been helpful for others, each person's path with grief is unique. Working with grieve typically involves finding ways to preserve aspects of the meaning and bond of the relationship while processing through the painful emotions.

When we are grieving, it takes a lot of mental, emotional and physical UNSEEN labor in order to adjust to a new life without our loved ones. In our sessions you will be able to identify what is happening in your body and mind, why and a roadmap for the future. Grieving is uncomfortable, but a necessary process for you to make the adjustments you need to live without your loved one. You will find comfort and validation in our sessions while also learning practical tools you need.

Grief and loss is a typical part of life, but can bring up many emotions. Experiences of grief and loss can come from many sources--many of my clients have experienced the death of a loved one, loss of community, or grief around changes in life.

I am a Certified Grief Informed Professional who is passionate about helping people process grief from the loss of a loved one and grief from a living loss, such as divorce. I am also trained in Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy.

Everyone will experience loss in their lives. How we grieve is a unique process, however. I work with clients to normalize their own experience while assimilating to life after loss. Grief is never about "just getting over it".

In the work of death and dying, I'm a certified End-of-Life Doula for the terminally ill. I completed a masters-level internship at Solace House, a grief counseling center. In foster/adoption work, I'm a TBRI Educator and Trainer from the TCU Institute for Child Development and work with families who have adopted locally and from over 25 countries. While it may seem counter-intuitive, I find joy in walking through the end of life with families and am trained in Dignity Therapy for patients.

In my work with clients experiencing grief and loss, I strive to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where they can process their feelings fully and at their own pace. Grief can bring a wide range of emotions—sadness, anger, confusion, even relief—and each is a valid part of the journey. I help clients explore and honor these emotions, allowing them to feel seen and heard in their pain.

Recovery from grief is possible. As a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, I can support you in regaining a sense of well-being. The Grief Recovery Method is an action-based, powerful, directed approach to healing from life’s deepest heartbreaks. As a Grief Recovery Specialist, I am not just trained to support you in your grief journey, but I have also used this action plan to heal from loss in my own life. Part of the Grief Recovery Method is that each loss is seen as your own, something that

I've worked as a hospice nurse for seven years and have had the privilege to witness countless individuals and families navigate end of life issues, caregiving, and grief. I also recognize grief as a natural response to the many losses that we inevitably experience as we walk through our lives. Often, we aren't taught to recognize and honor these losses. Learning how to be with the wild force of grief can open our hearts and bring us closer to ourselves.

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.

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.

I have a certification in grief and have worked with clients experiencing acute grief due to death or living losses (job, relationship, moving, cutting off family, etc), as well as complicated grief.

Loss can be an incredibly isolating experience. It can feel like no one knows the right thing to say & that your pain will never end. If you’re wondering how you are going to face tomorrow, cope with shattered dreams, or feel like you can’t do this on your own, you are not alone. There’s no “normal” timetable & typically no right or wrong way to grieve. Whether your loss occurred recently or long ago, you deserve space for processing & honoring your grief.  I'm here to help.

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 specialize in grief and loss through comprehensive training and experience in supporting individuals coping with these profound experiences. My expertise lies in helping clients process their emotions, find meaning, and navigate the complex journey of mourning. I provide compassionate support and practical tools to help individuals heal and adjust to life after loss.