Grief Can Profoundly Impact Every Aspect of Your Life

are you struggling to cope after a significant loss?

does grief hit you in overwhelming waves of sadness that seem to come out of nowhere?

has your pain left you feeling isolated and disconnected from people in your life?

are you finding it difficult to imagine a future without your loved one?

Grief looks different for everyone, but it often brings such intense emotions that it hijacks your ability to focus, work, and regulate stress. You become preoccupied—replaying memories, questioning past decisions, and getting lost in "what if" scenarios—leaving you with no energy for anything else. The more you try to push these feelings away, the more powerful they become. 

My mission is to help you gradually process your emotions so that you can feel more empowered and learn to move forward and live your life with grief as your sidekick, not the main character.

Okay, full stop. I know. You were probably thinking: “Finally, a therapist who gets grief,” and then you read the phrase “moving forward” and thought, “Never mind.”

I know that idea can sting. I felt the same way.

We aren't moving on without them. We are moving forward with your loved one existing in a different form. We learn to find a space where we can move forward with the pain.

This journey is complex: it includes the honest work of saying your loved one is dead—no sugarcoating it—while also honoring their memory. Sometimes dissociating or thinking they are just "away for a little while" is what helps you survive until you can face the reality again.

I'm here to help you navigate all of it. We'll gradually process your emotions so you can feel more empowered and learn that grief is your new sidekick as you live your life—not something that gets in the way of it.

Grief Is One of the Most Misunderstood Human Experiences

Grief is a natural response to loss, but few people actually realize how profound and long-lasting its effects can be. So often, there’s an expectation that grief should follow a predictable pattern. You may have even heard unhelpful phrases like, “It’s been six months, shouldn’t you be over it by now?”

While sadness is a big part of it, grief is so much more than that. Many people suffer from a wide range of emotions including anger, guilt, anxiety, and even moments of relief. You might worry about forgetting your loved one, struggle with a loss of identity, or grapple with existential questions about life and death. The spectrum of grief-related experiences is far and wide, yet because of how misunderstood grief is, very few people get the help they need.

Finding Your Way Through Loss

No matter how hard you try, you can’t simply think your way out of grief because of its deeply emotional nature. Grief has a way of convincing you that you need to hold onto your suffering—either to honor your loss or protect yourself from more pain. But the more you resist the natural grieving process, the more stuck you may become.

The goal of grief therapy is to help you increase your ability to tolerate the difficult emotions that come with loss, so they no longer overwhelm you. This way, you can process your grief without needing to numb your feelings, isolate yourself, or engage in other behaviors that ultimately prolong your suffering.

I provide compassionate grief counseling for people struggling with all types of losses, including what is often called "invisible grief." This can include the loss of a loved one or a pet, the loss of a pregnancy or a child, a medical termination, or the grief from divorce, infidelity, or the end of a relationship. It also includes the profound grief about the life you thought you would have and the sadness that accompanies infertility or a complicated health diagnosis. I also support adults coping with the complex grief involved in caring for aging parents and witnessing their physical or cognitive decline, as well as the grief regarding your own medical challenges and what that means for your future. I know that grief can feel isolating and overwhelming to talk about, but I am here to support you through your unique grief journey without any judgment for your feelings or experiences.

My goal is to provide a compassionate, accepting atmosphere where you can learn new skills for managing, expressing, and integrating your grief. This is how you can begin to heal and find meaning again, even as grief walks alongside you.