Grief & Loss Therapy

Compassionate Support Through Loss and Healing
Losing someone or something important to you can feel overwhelming, isolating, and even surreal. Grief isn’t just sadness—it can bring waves of emotions like anger, guilt, confusion, or even numbness. You might feel stuck, unable to move forward, or unsure how to navigate life without the person, relationship, or sense of identity you’ve lost. The truth is, there’s no “right” way to grieve, and healing doesn’t follow a set timeline.

No matter where you are in your grieving process, you don’t have to go through it alone. Grief therapy provides a safe, compassionate space where you can process your emotions, make sense of your loss, and find a way to carry it with you while continuing to live a meaningful life.

Signs and Symptoms of Grief
Grief affects everyone differently, but it can show up in a variety of ways, including emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms. Recognizing these signs can help you better understand your experience and seek the support you need.

Emotional Symptoms

• Sadness and longing – Feeling an overwhelming sense of loss or yearning for what’s gone.
• Guilt or regret – Wishing you had done or said something differently, or feeling guilty for continuing with daily life.
• Anger or irritability – Feeling frustrated, resentful, or even angry at the loss, yourself, or others.
• Numbness or detachment – Struggling to feel emotions at all, feeling disconnected from life.
• Anxiety or fear – Worrying about the future, feeling uncertain about how to move forward.
• Relief – Feeling relief, especially after living through a long illness or a difficult relationship, which can bring its own mix of emotions.

Physical Symptoms

• Fatigue or exhaustion – Feeling constantly drained, even with rest.
• Changes in sleep patterns – Difficulty sleeping, frequent waking, or oversleeping.
• Appetite changes – Eating more or less than usual, experiencing nausea or digestive issues.
• Aches and pains – Tension headaches, muscle pain, or a heavy feeling in the chest.
• Weakened immune system – More frequent colds or illnesses due to stress.

Behavioral Symptoms

• Withdrawing from others – Avoiding social situations, struggling to ask for support.
• Difficulty concentrating – Finding it hard to focus at work, school, or daily tasks.
• Increased irritability – Feeling more short-tempered or reactive.
• Engaging in avoidance behaviors – Staying overly busy or distracting yourself to avoid feeling grief.
• Seeking reminders or avoiding them – Either constantly looking for reminders of your loss or avoiding anything that brings up memories.

These responses are all normal parts of the grieving process, and they can come and go in waves. If grief feels overwhelming or is interfering with your daily life, grief therapy can provide guidance, comfort, and support.

How Grief Therapy Can Help
In our work together, we’ll focus on:

• Understanding and honoring your grief – Exploring how your loss has affected you emotionally, mentally, and physically.
• Processing difficult emotions – Making space for feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, or even relief, without judgment.
• Coping with daily life – Learning how to manage responsibilities and relationships while carrying grief.
• Keeping connections alive – Finding ways to honor and remember what you’ve lost in a way that brings comfort.
• Rebuilding meaning and purpose – When you’re ready, discovering what healing looks like for you.

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means learning how to move forward with your grief in a way that feels right for you. Loss changes us, but it doesn’t mean we have to go through it alone.

Whenever you’re ready, we’re here to support you—at your own pace, in your own way.