Grief

Overcoming grief is a personal experience.

Your life changed when you lost something or someone important to you. However, your life did not end.

Everyone experiences loss at some point in their lives.

Some people start to feel like life is “back to normal” (or at least a “new normal”) very quickly. Other people take longer to grieve and may lack a support system that understands what the suffering is like.

If you feel like the grief is impacting your daily functioning, grief therapy may be right for you.

Grief creates a void – that is hard to fill.

You may feel broken, confused, and uncertain.

Things that once brought you joy may no longer make you smile.

Every part of you feels disoriented. You long for a glimpse of happiness.

There are many different types of grief – caused by a variety of losses in life. For example, divorce, a friendship ending, the death of a pet, or job loss can all result in us having feelings of grief.

Avoidance doesn’t make grief go away.

Sometimes, people avoid processing grief at all and try to put the loss behind them too quickly.

While this strategy may seem to work for a while, the pain and sadness will come back when you least expect it or may surface as anxiety or anger.

If you find yourself constantly saying, “I’m fine” when others ask about your loss or avoiding all reminders of your loss, then it’s safe to say that you’re trying to move on too quickly.

Avoidance of pain will eventually lead to more significant pain in the future.

You do not need fixing.

Grief is not a problem to be “solved.” Often, unhelpful advice, negative thoughts, and unhealthy coping strategies prolong the grief and make it even more unbearable.

Grief therapy involves creating a safe space to mourn and heal in your own way and your own time.

One day, you will feel whole again. Therapy helps to guide you with empathy and compassion while you grieve in your unique way.

As your therapist, I will walk alongside you through your darkest times. I will hold space for you to heal and reclaim your joy.

Contact me today, and let’s talk about your grief.