Loss can come in many forms (a loved one, job, a pet, loss of self, a relationship or loss of a thing). Talk to Tiana about how you might be able to take a deep breath and live beyond grief.
Grief can take the joy out of life, and you may feel like you will not or cannot regain any feelings of vitality experienced before the loss. I stress that each person must be allowed to grieve in a manner that is suitable for them. If you are suffering loss and feel like you are stuck, therapy is in order and can provide you with a space that friends and loved ones may not be able to provide, especially if they too are affected. Allow yourself time to heal, but reach out to me if you are drowning in grief.
We all experience loss at some point. For many, it seems like an unending darkness. I'll sit with you in the dark until it daylight comes. Let's make some space.
Grief feels insurmountable. Even the smallest task may require more emotional energy than the person has to complete the task. Grief affects every other area of a person's life. Grief treatment is primarily person centered. My job as a therapist is to allow my clients to cry or scream or say horrible things about the person they have lost because I won't judge you for anything you say or do. For most people no one else in their lives understands why they are still grieving. Grief and I are old friends. I don't expect you to grieve the same way I do or the same way anyone else does. I just offer you a space to be yourself and say the quiet thoughts out loud.
Every grieving experience is different. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after the loss of someone else. Whatever your personal symptoms are, grief and bereavement counseling have been proven to help.
If you are experiencing grief-related thoughts, behaviors, or feelings that are distressing, please contact me today for a free consultation
Grief counseling provides compassionate support for those navigating the profound pain of loss. I can help you process grief, adapt to a new reality, and find enduring connections while embarking on a healing journey
Although grief is an inevitable part of life, the loss of a loved one is always an unexpected and challenging situation to cope with, even when the loss is expected. It stirs up a myriad of complex emotions, and its reality dwarfs everything you’ve heard about grieving. There is no way to prepare to grieve and the process of adapting to a significant loss can vary dramatically from one person to another. It often depends on a person’s background, beliefs, and relationship to what was lost.
As time passes, most come to terms with their loss and learn to cope in their own ways. Others, however, struggle with grief for prolonged periods without improvement, and as a result, their ability to carry on with daily activities is disrupted. Women who experience grief sometimes may feel guilt, depression, and may struggle with their normal daily activities.
Loss is often devastating. I can help clients process their grief and eventually find peace with their memories, supporting those individuals while they rebuild their lives.