Online Grief & Loss Counseling

Moving forward is Possible

Major Life Transitions

Feelings of grief can occur whenever there is loss. Grief is often associated with death, but there are different types of changes and life transitions that can bring up similar feelings. Some of these can include the ending of a significant relationship, losing one’s health or a physical ability, or losing a job. Everyone experiences life transitions, but there may be times when extra support is needed and warranted to help navigate and allow oneself to express their grief and loss.

I understand how grief and loss can be very hard and lonely. And even though we all experience it throughout our lives, as a society, we generally shy away from this topic because it is complex and painful. At times it can be awkward and we may not know how to help someone who is grieving. I want to help clients normalize their grief experience, which I hope can promote small changes in how we approach others who are grieving

Death Loss Counseling

Losing a loved one or a person that has been part of your life can be a difficult process. Your grief experience is unique to you and the type of relationship you had with the deceased. Grief work can be seen as a type of journey, learning to navigate life without the deceased person in it. Grief counseling will vary depending on your personal needs. 

Grief work might look like…

  • working through difficult emotions attached to the loss

  • forgiveness

  • finding hope in the future

  • finding ways to commemorate the deceased

  • facing holidays and/or death anniversaries

  • acceptance of new roles and responsibilities without the deceased

  • anticipatory loss such as cancer or dementia

     

Reasons to Seek Help

  • Experiencing intense emotional pain (great sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, etc.) that does not decrease over time and may impact daily functioning (work, school, daily tasks, etc.) 

  • Increased symptoms of anxiety, loneliness and depression, suicidal thoughts

  • Withdrawing or isolating from others, losing interest in once enjoyed activities 

  • Feeling preoccupied with thoughts of the deceased or the loss despite time having passed

  • Experiencing a lack of hope in the future 

  • Having a desire to work on grief that has been avoided in the past

  • Feeling shutdown or unable to express grief with others when an outlet is needed

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