Whenever someone experiences a major illness, chronic pain, or unexpected medical condition, multiple losses are inevitable. Similarly, if you're in a helper role as a caregiver, parent, or a professional, continual sacrifices can deplete your capacity to cope. I will provide guidance as you explore feelings related not only to death but also to the loss of identity, ambitions, and relationships. In the darkest of times, you don't have to be alone.
Sometimes the grief of a loss is overwhelming. Grief is seen as a normal response to loss. Coaching and teaching are used to help the grieving person learn how to cope with the loss. Therapy also helps the grieving person to come to grips with changes in life that are part of the loss. There may always be sadness at the loss but there can be resolution.
The grief we feel is often in proportion to the love we had, which often means we grieve deeply. Each experience of grief is unique - the loss of a child, spouse, parent, sibling, friend, or career will impact you in ways others may not understand. In time, you will come to find meaning and purpose in the midst of the loss. Until then, I hope to help you carry the pain of your loss and create a safe place to express and experience each aspect of your grief.
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, MBA, LPC, NCC
Grief and loss is an innately personal process where the patient's grief is centered around what the patient will no longer gain from the loss. In the case of the loss of a loved one, we work on helping the patient celebrate the life and hold on to the memories while letting themselves move forward with their own life.
Common Symptoms with Grief and Loss
- Finding yourself either focusing on or avoiding the reminders of the person lost
- Feelings of guilt thinking you could have done something more
- Feeling depressed and unmotivated
- Wondering if life will ever be the same
- Difficulty completing routine tasks
- Feeling tired and drained going through a typical day
- Having a hard time sharing your grief with people close to you
- Not knowing how to adjust to the new reality
Everyone processes grief or loss in their own way, so it is important to find an empathetic therapist who can help you even when you feel like your identity has been destroyed from loss.
Therapy as a safe space to process loss and it's profound impact across all areas of life. Help clients stay connected to safe natural supports and practice healthy coping and self care. Rebuild and restore a sense of stability, recognize and honor the range of emotions that come with grief and loss as valid, foster hope for the future.
Grief and loss has no timeline. I work with clients to process difficult feelings as they work through each stage of grief after losing a loved one. It is extremely important to explore any and all emotions that may come up during these complex times, including sadness, anger, confusion, etc.