Grief or Loss

Grief isn’t about letting go but drawing our loved ones closer in a new way. The love and bond continue, allowing us to honor their memory and find healing through the enduring connection that remains. Loss, whether it's the end of a relationship, a life transition, or other significant changes, isn't about letting go but about redefining our connection. The bond and experiences we shared remain, helping us honor what was and find healing through the lasting impact it had on our lives.

Grief has been the throughline in any mental health/social services position I've ever held. I believe we can grieve any change at all, and have supported numerous people through death related losses, divorces, retirement and other life transitions, seasons of illness, and changes to family composition. I am a Certified Grief Professional and have participated in numerous trainings to refine and improve upon my ability to support grieving hearts.

Grief and loss is inevitable because change is permanent. How we come to terms with that ultimately play a huge part in how much we suffer. No one get's out of the experience of aging, death, grief, or loss. We might as well face our reality and learn to accept our present moment as it is. This can take a lifetime or many to gain that wisdom. No one should grieve alone. We don't have to, just because we lost someone or something special to us, doesn't mean we should be alone with it forever.

I have been working with individuals that struggle with Grief and Loss issues since 2017. Basing my concepts on the 5 stages of grief and also challenging clients to continue adding meaning in their lives after the loss. I believe that grieving is a process that should not be rushed and the goal of therapy is not to encourage clients to forget about the loss but to live a meaningful life despite the loss they experienced.

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.

No one is immune from experiencing grief and loss. Often love is at the center of our grief experience, and, because life is complicated, it usually has many other feelings tied into it as well. Whether you are experiencing the loss of a loved one, a hope for the future, or another form of grief, I would be honored to support you in your healing.

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 worked in health care and educational settings. My graduate thesis was on the topic of forgiveness and my early work was in hospice. I work with individuals in private sessions and when able offer groups for grief and loss. I utilize psychoeducation and healing processes, often working with people in their first year of the grief and loss process.

I have experience with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients while working with a hospice organization. I also supported family members and caregivers throughout the hospice process as well as their time in grief.

My work with those enduring loss spans a variety of people: those who have lost a loved one to COVID, those who have lost a job, or gone through a challenging break up. But my grief work has also included learning to make peace with an estranged family, allowing space to mourn a disappointing or painful childhood, and processing feelings connected to sobriety or sober curious choices. Grief is about attachment and change, and my approach honors those responses.

People are often affected emotionally, behaviorally, physically, spiritually, and cognitively when they experience a significant loss. Grief counseling helps people manage major life changes, such as death of a loved one, divorce, infant loss, pet loss, job loss and other losses. Because grief impacts our lives on various levels and at varying intensities, it’s healthy and important to cope with grief. For some people, grief counseling is the best way to help identify and manage their thoughts,

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.

Few people understand what it is like to grieve and most prefer avoiding the topic all together or give unsolicited advice. You may be feeling alone and sense that others are uncomfortable or inpatient when you discuss your feelings. I provide a space where you can relax, learn about, process and express your feelings freely without judgment. It can be a great relief to have someone who understands personally and professionally what grief and loss is like.

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.

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.

We will build tolerance for big emotions so they do not consume you. You will develop confidence and trust that you will not get lost in your emotions. We will identify your needs and values as it pertains to your loss. We will honor what is lost through finding meaning and continued purpose in your life.