Grief Therapy
Honoring all forms of loss
What is grief?
Grief is the emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological response to loss. It is the natural process of adjusting to the absence of something or someone that held meaning in our lives. Grief encompasses a wide range of feelings including sadness, anger, confusion, numbness, and even relief. It is not a linear journey but rather a complex, deeply personal experience that unfolds uniquely for each individual.
While grief is most commonly associated with the death of a loved one, the human experience of loss extends far beyond this singular narrative. We can grieve anything that once was and no longer is; any ending, any goodbye, any version of ourselves or our lives that we've had to let go.
You may be grieving:
The death of a loved one
A sudden, traumatic, or complicated loss
Estrangement from a parent, child, sibling, or family member
A relationship that ended, even if it was the right decision
Infertility, pregnancy loss, or unmet visions of parenthood
The loss of health, safety, or bodily trust
A career that didn’t unfold as expected
A version of yourself you no longer recognize
A future you worked hard for that never materialized
There is also what I describe as “good girl grief.”
This is the grief that emerges when you followed the rules, showed up responsibly, did everything “right” — and still did not receive the life, security, or fulfillment you were promised. It often carries confusion, resentment, shame, and a quiet sense of betrayal that can be difficult to name.
These forms of grief are real….even when there is no funeral, no clear ending, and no permission from others to mourn.
How can I help?
Grief is not something to be fixed, resolved, or healed. Grief exists because love exists. It is the natural response to loss. We do not attempt to take your pain away.
Instead, we honor grief as the cost of love and work toward helping you experience, understand, and integrate it in a way that allows life to continue with meaning and connection.
Avoidance is not the goal, nor is "getting over it." The work is learning how to be with grief without losing yourself.
In our work together, we:
Create a safe space where all emotions are welcome and validated
Honor the unique timeline and expression of your grief
Explore what your loss means to you and how it has changed your world
Develop ways to carry your grief while still engaging with life
Navigate the complex feelings that often accompany loss: guilt, anger, relief, confusion
Find meaningful ways to maintain connection to what or who you've lost
Rebuild a sense of identity and purpose in the aftermath of loss
Grief Intensives
When Grief Feels Stuck, Overwhelming, or Unfinished
Grief Intensives are designed for individuals who feel stuck in their grief, overwhelmed by its intensity, or unsure how to live alongside it without being consumed.
This work may be supportive if:
The loss of a loved one was sudden, traumatic, or deeply destabilizing
You feel frozen, emotionally numb, or flooded when grief surfaces
There is “unfinished business” things left unsaid, unresolved, or unprocessed
You oscillate between avoiding your grief and being overtaken by it
You tend to avoid your emotions and feel overwhelmed by the pain of your loss
You are grieving someone who is still alive due to estrangement, relational rupture, or necessary separatio
In Grief Intensives, we do not attempt to take your pain away.
Instead, we honor grief as the cost of love and work toward helping you experience, understand, and integrate it in a way that allows life to continue with meaning and connection.
Avoidance is not the goal, nor is “getting over it.” The work is learning how to be with grief without losing yourself.